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2. 2 25 Your Vehicle Manual NAMIE esc ta acre at rion 2 25 Passing See Driving Passing Payload See Loading Your Vehicle Periodic Maintenance Inspections See Scheduled Maintenance Services Power Door Locks See Doors ee sa ETE 4 7 Steering Fluid uos ADR dca E E ak WEEN 65 24 Winches Winches Radiator Pressure Cap GEN ire 6 23 Radio See Audio Systems Rear Axle See Axle Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Sec Safety Belts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants See Scheduled Maintenance Services Recovery Hooks 00 solely lean EC oretenus per nir 5 33 Replacement PHE ices rr Ete x nied eee Y CERA Ra a 6 51 Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government See Safety Defects Road ide siiin seca e ks tee an sees 8 6 Rocking crece ke eer p E E Eo wT 5 33 5 Suus Bali x Kor RA poi did 1 6 r i ilii ar AUTE SET T IST TET OT ITE dcr RAYS 1 10 Center Passenger Position BIST Ed E Ds 1 22 Checking Restraint System dope ES TER 1 35 CH REGIE eius caca Cn Lis EET 1 27 Center Front Seat Position 60 40 Split Bench Seat 1 29 C
3. Spurs TE aes wan Hades eae aped vA Specifications Chart See Service Replacement Parts and Filter Recommendations Speedometer and Odometer See Cages Starting Your puc See Mec SEAME e EAEE UPPER EE eee Lec EM EO In Emergencies HSA E UE a ey Kis LRP ASD EE TONG SEU Fatt nr TN eK ya Puce E SR ICE arg ease et ak Storage SUI VERNS E Ead a Rad Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System SIR we wise Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle How the Air Bag System Works Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle T Tachometer See CGages el ld gps Eos E scare eve Epor CHO TEE STEAL Fees qe ew ve Es WW P bere rita vais vita Thelb DET uw qni EH REI ga p a Cre LE E RR RC Ec CRT SR rias Thermostat CEU EIOS Eg Dac ere cru re Ee Loses ra ER a PE Tit Wheels aoa ee Seer Ne ia Ln a iR a a dicta is ac caw a acta atte deed aerated Balancing See Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance le ISLAM dal e aa P er ATP to al Fl
4. GC GC EUN ICE 19 Electronic See Four Wheel Drive Manual See Four Wheel Drive Transmission T REO ERE BS GE 2 17 When to Check and Change Fluid SEIT 6 14 To BGI oco reet Rex CEA te Tee re 6 14 cor nq Hc UAE 6 16 Five Speed Manual MIRA wales Ge Denuo E ae esc E eae 220 When SO CECI Ry RERO CAE CI RH EHE EXC CE TOC RICE Y SORGE 6 17 PEW TREC 20 50 E T ex Ene nette 6 17 How ERE Wu EAE Da A E EE MISI 6 18 Shift Light See Lights Torque Lock Automatic Transmission 2 25 Trip Odometer See Gages Tum Signal and Lane Change Indicator 2 35 V Vehicle Damage Warnings acra aca a ced V Identification Number Barons Grey Le d Ne FELT Ra 6 57 6 58 Loading See Loading Your Vehicle OUI e kd back RA a A aioe SCR a d eo la dc a 6 29 Symbols v vi vii viii Ventilation Sysibin uasa a a ie wae da aia Ea D ea D 3 4 CAGES EU aR Voltmeter See Gages Warning Devis OCDE cocos aie is a PESO on XX ie emi Hazard Flashers See Hazard Fla
5. Maintenance Schedule Il 15 000 Miles 25 000 km _ Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission 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 or every 12 months whichever occurs first Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 22 500 Miles 37 500 km O Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission 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 or every 12 months whichever occurs first Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information SERVICED BY Maintenance Schedule Il 30 000 Miles 50 000 km ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the front suspe
6. Loading Your Vehicle The Certification Tire label is found on the driver s door lock pillar The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle This is called the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel cargo and trailer tongue weight if pulling a trailer 4 36 The Certification Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles vou need to go to a weigh 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 Similar appearing vehicles may have different GVWR s Payloads Please note the Certification Tire label of vour truck or consult your dealer for additional details 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 should spread it out Z CAUTION In the case of a sudden stop or collision things carried in the bed of your truck could shift forward and come into the passenger area injuring you and others If you put things in the bed of your truck you should make sure they are properly secured N CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or
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9. Lin hee ap ete aren ETE REC EET RE TOT EN T UOTE QE E TS 2 43 Air Bag Readiness Light 2 57 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light XGA Y pe ere ee ENC RE eas 2 59 Bike Seslem Might sos sets 2 58 Charging System Indicator 2 62 Check Gages Indicator LIBRE 06 00 eee MR 2 62 Daytime Running Lamps DRL Indicator Light 2 45 2 63 Headlamp High Beam Indicator Light 2 64 Headlights See Headlamps Malfunction Indicator Sal s A EATER 2 60 6 39 Safety Belt Reminder Light RERO 2 57 Service Engine Soon See Malfunction Indicator Shift Indicator Light d ee Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Light 2 64 Loading Your Vehicle eicere oca ae UR CREE e 4 35 Add On Equipment isses rennen eens 49 CI Rosd 4 13 RR a RPA Miro enun epa rM TUE ot 4 38 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab 4 42 PAREDPE Pee TE ENT reran a BD Truck Camper Loading Information 4 40 a aaee EAA Eh 4 38 Lock Cylinders See Key Lock Cylinders Loss of Control See Driving Loss of Cont
10. Table of Contents Introduction How to Use this Manual This section tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly It also explains the air bag system Section 2 Features amp Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle Section 3 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions Section 5 Problems on the Road This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or engine overheating etc Section 6 Service amp Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use Section 8 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact GM for assistance and how to get service publications It also gives you information on Reporting Safety Defects on page 8 4 Index Here s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject im this manual You can use it
11. Never use hooks Use T hooks instead When your vehicle is being towed have the key off The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this The transmission either automatic or manual should be in NEUTRAL N and the transfer case either manual shift or electronic shift if vou have one should be in 2HI The parking brake should be released Don t have your vehicle towed on the rear wheels unless vou have to If the vehicle must be towed on the rear wheels don t go more than 35 mph 56 km h or farther than 50 miles 80 km or your transmission will be damaged If these limits must be exceeded then the rear drive wheels have to be supported on a doll y Lui CAUTION A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn t adequately secured This can cause a collision serious personal injury and vehicle damage The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is 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 the T hook slots Never use J hooks They will damage drivetrain and suspension components Towing From the Front NOTICE Do not tow with sling type equipment or the front bumper system will be damaged Use wheel lift o
12. ACTUAL MILEAGE 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs L first Emission 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 or every 6 months whichever occurs first Inspect air cleaner filter if vou are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking For 2 Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 18 000 Miles 30 000 km Li Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission 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 or every 6 months whichever occurs first Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity Joints and axle seals for leaking Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern an
13. Driving in the Rain Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On a wet road you can t stop accelerate or turn as well because your tire to road traction isn t as good as on dry roads And if your tires don t have much tread left you ll get even less traction It s always wise to go slower and be 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 Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect vour brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They won 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 car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work norma
14. Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently If vou get sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in lat or rolling terrain If you drive regularly in steep country or if you re planning to visit there here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable See Off Road Driving in the Index for information about driving off road 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 e Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know 1 this let vour engine do some of the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill CAUTION If you don t shift down your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Shift down to let vour engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope Z CAUTION 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 could c
15. M Take off the flat tire N CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 3 29 Put on the spare tire Put the nuts on by hand Make sure the cone shaped end is toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub If a nut can t be turned by hand use the wheel wrench and see your dealer as soon as possible Lower the vehicle by turning the jackhandle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 20 Tightening Wheel Nut Tightening Sequence Use the wrench to tighten the wheel nuts firmly in criss cross sequence as shown Remove the wheel blocks CAUTION Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This
16. NOTICE Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty OVERDRIVE This position is for normal driving If you need mare power for passing and you re Going less than about 35 mph 56 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 56 km h or more push the accelerator all the way down You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power OVERDRIVE should not be used when towing a trailer carrying heavy load driving on steep hills or for off road driving Select DRIVE D when operating the vehicle under any af these conditions DRIVE D This is like but you never go into Overdrive You should use DRIVE D when towing a trailer carrying heavy load driving on steep hills or for off road driving SECOND GEAR 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use SECOND GEAR 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on If you manually select SECOND GEAR 2 the transmission will drive in second gear You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces 2 19 FIRST GEAR 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than
17. Running Your Engine While You re Parked Automatic Transmission It s better not to park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things to know Z CAUTION Idling the engine with the air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle see the earlier Caution under Engine Exhaust Also idling in a closed in place can let deadly carbon monoxide CO into your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting One place this can happen is a garage Exhaust with CO can come in easily NEVER park in a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index Z CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P If you have four wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL N vour vehicle will he free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P So he sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL N Always set your parking brake Follow
18. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop hiss means there i5 still some pressure left 824 2 turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 3 Fill the radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark 5 16 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 6 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the 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 Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this Engine Fan Noise This vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan When the clutch is engaged the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine In most e
19. second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km h travels 66 feet 20 m That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road whether it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread and the condition of your brakes 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 staps 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 If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle has an advanced electronic braking system that can help you keep it under control If your vehicle has an anti lock brake system warning light on the instrument panel it has four wheel anti lock brakes Othe
20. And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash Q What s wrong with this The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 12 Z CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body Q What s wrong with this A CAUTION You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 13 What s wrong with this The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times CAUTION You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bo
21. Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap e Bleach e Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean damp cloth Your GM dealer has two GM cleaners a solvent type spot lifter and a foam type powdered cleaner They will clean normal spots and stains very well Do not use them on vinyl or leather are some cleaning tips e Always read the instructions on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set e Useaclean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn Use solvent type cleaners in a well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate the stained area e Ifa ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Foam Type Cleaner on Fabric Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt e Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines Mix Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label
22. CAUTION In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision NOTICE 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 parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid e Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full e Don t use radiator antifreeze in vour windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Cruise Control Option e If you have Cruise Control the end of your multifunction SL Push lever will look like H ur a this T A DELAY hi With Cruise Control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h Lad If you have an automatic transmission and you apply your brakes the Cruise Control will shut off If you have a manual transmission and you apply your brakes or push the clutch pedal the Cruise Control will shut off Z CAUTION Cruise Control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a s
23. Tug pur Ed 6 39 Cernfication Tire Label cesse bakes cate Dope 4 36 Changing Flat Pies VETE 2 19 Chemical Paint 5 ee 6 55 Child Restraints See Safety Belts Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL See Lamps C rapere Lupe IPRC ace scar esI reus eon SN rtt REN FAC m 2 49 Circuit Breakers See Fuses and Circuit Breakers Cleaning Fabric Pech ore ee ry ee eS eee Ree ENE 6 50 Finish Care Pasion E wat dE HEC DE eck ee d 6 53 Ul cayaea eaaa A COE 6 52 Inde or ale md ela nee ixerVe Erb rae rs PME Instrument Panel Top AREA ES CURA np VOIE oa dU eia ve Eek TO aca 6 52 PIOGDIEIE calles Na 6 50 TIER 1356 chy eae Hise 6 54 cree es eta EN GR OE HERES 6 51 6 52 Whalis Eee e OC 6 53 Clock Setting the Audio System with Compact Disc 3 55 Audio System without a Compact Dise 3 5 Comtort ee aie sina sa bee eure 3 1 Compact Disc CD System See Audio
24. kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact 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 Automatic Transmission There are several different positions for your shift lever If your vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission it now features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster This display must be powered anytime the shift lever is capable of being moved out of the PARK P position This means that if your key is in the OFF position but not locked there will be a small current drain on your battery which could discharge your battery over a period of time If you have a need to leave your key in the ignition in the OFF position for an extended period for any reason it is recommended that you disconnect the batterv cable from the battery to prevent discharging your battery PARK P This locks your rear wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily Z CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be s
25. 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and then shift into PARK P or REVERSE R for a manual transmission 5 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle with a manual transfer case shift lever be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL N 6 Release the parking brake N CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you have four wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill l Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine e Shift into a gear Release the parking brake Let up on the brake pedal Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks Wi JI Stop and have someone pick up and store the
26. ACC LOCK ho m gee ACC Accessory ACC lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off To get into ACC push in the key and turn it toward you Your steering wheel will remain locked just as it was before you inserted the key NOTICE Don t operate accessories in the ACC position for long periods of time Prolonged operation of accessories in the ACC position could drain your battery and prevent you from starting your vehicle LOCK 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 This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is aff for example if your vehicle is being pushed RUN This is the position for driving START This starts your engine 2 10 Z CAUTION On manual transmission vehicles turning the key to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle This could cause a collision If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving turn the key only to OFF Don t press the key release button while the vehicle is moving NOTICE If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can t turn it be sure it is all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel left and r
27. If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over you ll be right in its path If you have to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll over N CAUTION Getting out on the downhill low side of a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous If the vehicle rolls over you could be crushed or killed Always get out on the uphill high side of the vehicle and stay well clear of the rollover path Driving In Mud Sand Snow Or Ice When you drive in mud snow or sand your wheels won t get good traction You can t accelerate as quickly turning 18 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 On loosely packed sand as on beaches or sand dunes your tires will tend to sink into the sand This has an effect on steering accelerating and braking You may want to reduce the air pressure in your tires slightly when driving on sand This will improve traction Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces it s very easy to lose control On wet ice for example the traction is so poor that vou will have difficulty accelerating And if you do g
28. If you have any vache yg c ve the work If you are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle you will probably want to get the service information GM publishes See Service Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells vou what should be checked whenever you stop for fuel It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your GM dealer s service department another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents should be used whether you do the work yourself or have it done Part Maintenance Record provides a place for you to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle Whenever any maintenance is performed be sure to write it down in this part This will help you determine when your next maintenance should be done In addition it is a good idea to keep your maintenance receipts They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs 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 dri
29. To set the clock 1 Press the SET button 2 Within 5 seconds push and hold SEEK until the correct minute appears on the display 3 Press and hold SCAN until the correct hour appears on the display To display the clock with the ignition off push the upper knob The time will be displayed for a few seconds Setting the Clock Audio Systems with a Compact Disc To set the clock 1 Press the SET button The radio may be on or off 2 Within 5 seconds press and hold either SEEK Ip or 48 SEEK until the correct minute appears on the display 3 Press and hold SCAN until the correct hour appears on the display How to Operate Your ETR Stereo Audio System EIN SCAN SEEK 2 vem 22 WE E B E ELECTRON TUME This part tells you how your ETR AM FM stereo audio system works Upper Knob PWR VOL RECALL The upper knob has these four functions e Turn it to turn the system on and off Turn it to control the volume e Press it to display the time when the ignition is off Press it to change between the clock and the radio station frequency displayed when the radio is on BAL Balance The control ring behind the upper knob adjusts the left right speaker balance Lower Knob TUNE AM FEM The lower knob has two functions Turn it to tune in radio stations Press it to change between the AM and FM bands FADE The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts the front rear sp
30. of the total loaded trailer weight B After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires Be sure your vehicle s tires are inflated to the limit for cold tires You ll find these numbers on the Certification label on the driver s door lock pillar or see Tire Loading in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow If you use a step bumper hitch and your trailer tongue has a V shaped foot your bumper could be damaged in sharp turns Check the distance from the front edge of the foot to the middle of the hitch ball socket If the distance is less than 12 inches take the foot off the trailer tongue If you ll be pulling a trailer that when loaded will weigh more than 2 000 pounds 900 kg be sure to use a properly mounted weight distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you re driving e If your vehicle has the bumper delete option do not bolt any type of hitc
31. or low speed frontal crashes Everyone in your vehicle including the driver should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there s an air bag for that person N CAUTION Air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you re too close to an inflating air bag it could seriously injure you Safety belts help keep you in position for an air bag inflation in crash Always wear your safety belt even with an air bag and sit as far back as you can while still maintaining control of your vehicle 1 16 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 1s an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information How the Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag The driver s air bag 1s in the middle of the steering wheel 17 Z CAUTION 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 The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes The bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above
32. the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index t3 a Four Wheel Drive Option 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 however NOTICE Driving in the 4HI or 4LO positions for a long time on dry or wet pavement could shorten the life of your vehicle s drivetrain Manual Transfer Case If your four wheel r drive vehicle has the manual transfer case the transfer case shift lever is on the floor next to the driver Use this lever to shift into and out of four wheel drive An indicator light near the lever shows you the transfer case settings e 2HI e e N SET PARK BRAKE e 4LO 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 headlight switch to dim your transfer case indicator light when your headligh
33. 5 11 When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see A Coolant recovery tank B Radiator pressure cap C Engine fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down 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 CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty If there seems to be no leak start the engine again See if the fan speed increases when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down If it doesn t your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t found 4 problem yet but the coolant level isn t at ADD add a 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper antifreeze al the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix CAUTION Adding only plain water to your
34. Cra we ever apes FOU E rac E RACIO n M a nn 6 70 Highway Hypnosis See Driving Highway Hypnosis Hitches See Towing a Trailer Hoad Checking Under Hood Release 2 6 6 PEU V WA EE TETTE 2 33 liu nu pa waa deck RE inurl necks pate bears 6 18 Hydroplaning See Driving in the Rain If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or 5 32 TUPLE ORE cee er et CC LS LIS IE 2 10 Inflation Tire Pressure See Tires Instrument Cluster eae 2 53 instrument Panel TUE T TT LI EIU EO 2 53 J Jacking Equipment Storage Oa WEE eq ERE a 22 8 20 Jump Starting Spaken as ey patentee een hace ceee I K Kew Dick ete ee ee 6 39 Rey Relat Bitte cori ccackvee rss seu A eae ae 2 11 EN eI RSV EAR ERE ERROR 2 6 PINE EW SEE COP EET Cor eee S OE ER TE 4 L Labels Certification Tire See Certification Tire Label Lamps Center High Mounted GONE ms Rome are Pe foe onn sx 2 67 Dole ictal yee p eov es Hawa haa UESTRAE es EN ERE 2 46 PORTANT LI ae wie saves ER NEA ENCORE UE 2 44 Headlights See Headlamps Replacement See Bulb Replacement
35. Driving your vehicle through puddles of deep standing water may result in a temporary misfire condition This condition will usually correct itself shortly after the electrical system dries out It will require a few driving trips to turn the light off Charging System Indicator Light The red charging system indicator light is above your oil temperature gage your instrument cluster and will come on briefly when you tum on the ignition but the engine is not running as a check to show vou it is working It should go out once the engine is running If it stays on or comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with the charging system It could indicate that you have problems with a generator drive belt or another electrical problem Have it checked right away Driving while this light 1s on could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner CHECK GAGES Indicator Light m mE i This amber CHECK GAGES indicator light 15 above the fuel gage on the instrument cluster and will come on briefly when you are starting the engine 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 Daytime Running Lamps DRL Indicator Light This green DRL indicator light 15 above the fuel gage on th
36. GM monitors product performance in the field When service methods are found which promote better service on GM vehicles bulletins are created to help the technician perform better service Service bulletins may involve any number of vehicles Some will describe inexpensive service others will describe expensive service Some will advise of new or unexpected conditions and others may help avoid future costly repairs Service bulletins are meant for qualified technicians In some cases they refer to service manuals specialized tools equipment and safety procedures necessary to service the vehicle Since these bulletins are issued throughout the model year and beyond an index is required and published quarterly to help identify specific bulletins Subscriptions are available You order an index at the toll free numbers listed previously or ask a GM dealer to see an index or individual bulletin Owner Publications Owner s manuals warranty folders and various owner assistance booklets provide owners with general operation and maintenance information 95 t 284 009 1180 sayinbuy pue uoneuuojut 04 LOS n PO OELLO OI3lvHOdHOONI WISH 0 sauinbul sSsSsJppy apiuaA augu pue ead Ajoeds aseajd Japo ue sanba oj E 9u8c jsed PUB jueuno JO erqereAe suogeorugneg SINHOJ H3OHO 7300 LSVd LN3HH T1O Ogopiod eyerduuoo se Ajenprupul wog
37. Loading Information 1 Recommended location for cargo center of gravity for cargo weight rating This is the point where the mass of a body 15 concentrated and if suspended at that point would balance front and rear Refer to Truck Camper Loading Information label in the glove box for A and B dimensions Use rear edge of load floor for measurement purposes Example of Proper Truck and Camper Match 1 Camper center of gravity 2 Recommended center of gravity location zone The camper s center of gravity should fall within the center of gravity zone for vour vehicle s cargo load Campers can only be installed in a long box pickup Check your Truck Camper Loading Label in your glovebox to determine if your vehicle can carry a slide in camper You must weigh any accessories trailer hitches or other equipment you add to your vehicle Then subtract this extra weight from the CWR This extra weight may shorten the center of gravity zone for your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this 4 41 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 The loads on the front and r
38. Lock Brakes in the Index If the warning light comes on there could be a brake problem with either your regular or rear wheel anti lock brakes or both Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on briefly as you start the vehicle If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem 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 18 still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index N CAUTION Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on after vou ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service The brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have brake problem Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light Option ANTI LOCK If your vehicle has four wheel anti lock brakes it will have this yellow light With the anti lock brake system this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several se
39. Miles 125 000 km L Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service CO 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 or every 6 months whichever occurs first LJ For 2 Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 0 o DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 20 78 000 Miles 130 000 km _ Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Conrral 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 or every 6 months whichever occurs first Check rear lront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking Li Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information ACTUAL M
40. Running Automatic Transmission Models Only N CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set If you have four wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL N your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL N And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to Torque Lock Automatic Transmission If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transmission into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into PARK P properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how see Shifting Into PARK in the Index When you are ready to drive move the shift lever out of PARK P before you release the parking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transmission so you can pull th
41. Service Publications Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Chevrolet Normally any concern with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer s Sales or Service Departments Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level li the matter has already been reviewed with the Sales Service or Parts Manager contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 222 1020 In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French In Mexico call 525 254 3777 In Puerto Rico call 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 500 496 9993 Spanish In the U S Virgin Islands call 1 800 296 9994 In other overseas locations contact GM North American Export Sales in Canada by calling 1 905 644 4 112 For prompt assistance please have the following information available to give the Custo
42. Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge Don t saturate the material Don t rub it roughly As soon as you ve cleaned the section use a sponge to remove the suds Rinse the section with a clean wet sponge Wipe off what s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer or a heat lamp NOTICE Be careful blow dryer may scorch the fabric Wipe with a clean cloth Using Solvent Type Cleaner on Fabric 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 If you need to use a solvent e 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 Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth When you clean a stain from fabric immediately dry the area with blow dryer to help prevent a cleaning ring See the previous NOTICE 6 49 Fabric Protection Your vehicle has upholstery and carpet that has been treated with Scotchgard Fabric Protector a product Scotchgard protects fabrics by repelling oil and water which are the carriers of most stains Even with this protection you still need to clean your upholstery and carpet often to keep it looking new Further information on clea
43. Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth e Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have to do it more than once e Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and a solvent type vinyl cleaner Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap For stubborn stains use a mild solution of 10 isopropyl alcohol rubbing alcohol and 90 water Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather e Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into finish it can harm the leather Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry N CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you 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 Glass Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner GM Part No 1050427 or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films Don t use abrasive cleaners on glass because
44. air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag module packed inside the steering wheel 1 18 How does an air bag restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But air bags would not help you in many types of collisions includin rollovers and rear and side impacts primarily because occupant s motion is not toward the air bag Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions 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 but the part of the bag that comes into contact with you will not be hot to the touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bag Air bag inflation will not prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle nor will it stop people from leaving the vehicle N CAUTION When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing prob
45. 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 same 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 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Hear Seat Passengers Extended Cab Jump Seats Lap Belt These reserve seating positions equipped with lap belts only It s very important for rear seat passengers ta 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 1 29 Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Each jump seat has a lap belt with no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate a little and pull the belt 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 the Index Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle Don t use child restraints on these seats They
46. as you need to a lower gear Three important considerations have to do with weight Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depends on how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at the address listed in your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8 7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle The gross vehicle weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If you re using a dead weight hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12
47. center to the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Antenna Care The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent you can straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent as it might be by vandals you should replace it Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is still tightened to the fender Notes Your Driving and the Road Section Here you ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions We ve also included many other useful tips on driving Defensive Driving 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 Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you
48. chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when vou re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant belt cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Trailer Lighting Systems Wiring Sce Trailer Wiring Harness in the Index 4 49 Notes Problems the Road Section 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 Push the button on top of the steering column all the way down to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers push the button until the first click and release When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work The flashers will stop if you step on the brake Other Warning Devices If y
49. cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water and a proper antifreeze NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant N CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glvcol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at ADD start vour vehicle If 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 ZX CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you 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 the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap 5 14
50. could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get the right kind Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 95 ft Ibs 130 N m Storing the Jack and Spare Tire Return the jack wheel wrench and wheel blocks to the proper location behind the seat Secure the items and replace the jack cover if you have one Put the flat tire where the spare tire was stored If you have the underbody carrier 1 Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear Ha Full the retaining bar through the wheel NOTE With ZR2 option spring and retainer must be separated to insert through wheel opening 5 31 3 Put the chisel end of the wheel wrench on an angle through the hole the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft Turn the wheel wrench clockwise until the tire is raised against the underside of the vehicle You will hear two clicks when the tire is secure but pull on the tire to make sure CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop ar collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place NOTICE Don t use the existing hoist to store a tire with an aluminum wheel or it could damage the wheel Secure the tire in the pickup bed If You re
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52. e The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking e The length of time it s taken the drinker to consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 pound 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce 120 ml glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1 1 2 ounces 45 ml of a liquor like whiskey gin or vodka It s the amount of alcohol that counts For example if the same person drank three double martinis 3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each within an hour the person s would be close to 0 12 percent A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than 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 BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the U S is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen
53. either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break or it can change the way 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 help you load your vehicle the right way NOTICE Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going 4 37 CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Don t leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can There s also important loading information for off road driving in this manual See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Two Tiered Loading 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
54. emissions Malfunction Indicator Lamp SERVICE ENGINE SOON This light on your instrument panel lets you know when your emission system needs service See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Tires We don t make tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new vehicle If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires you will have a tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers CAUTION Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them Inflation Tire Pressure The Certification Tire label which is on the driver s door lock pillar shows the correct inflation pr
55. fuel fill Engine Oil Level Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Qil in the Index for further details T Engine Coolant Level Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary See Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further details At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check tire inflation Make sure tires are inflated to the pressures specified on the Certification Tire label located on the driver s door lock pillar See Tires in the Index for further details Cassette Deck Clean cassette deck Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play See Audio Systems in the Indes for further details At Least Four Times a Year Tailgate Lubrication Lubricate tailgate latch bolt handle assembly pivot points and hinges with lubricant recommended in Part D Lubricate every 3 000 miles 5 000 km if following schedule Lor every 7 500 miles 12 500 km if following schedule lI At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D Body Lubrication Lubricate all body door hinges the body hood fuel door and rear compartment hinges latches and locks including interior glove box and c
56. get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect to or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too Z CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engines are 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Dead Battery Good Battery 7 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal 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 Good Battery Heavy Metal Engine Part 9 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 1 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If 1t won t star
57. hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Sun Visors Vanity Mirrors To block out glare you can swing down the top and bottom visors You can also swing the bottom visor from side to side Your visors may have an extension that can be pulled out for additional glare protection and a strap for holding small items such as maps Some visors have a lighted mirror Just lift the cover up to turn on the mirror lights Accessory Power Outlets Option 9 li you have accessory E B ned power outlets vou can M plug in auxiliary electrical equipment 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 and have maximum current levels NOTICE When using the accessory power outlets maximum electrical load must not exceed 25 amps Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain your battery To use the lighter press it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back hy itself Don t hold a cigarette lighter in 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 That can make it overload damaging the lighter and the heating element 2
58. ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm NOTICE Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner the excessive heat can damage your starter motor If it doesn t start right away hold your key in START If it doesn t start in three seconds push the accelerator pedal about one quarter of the way down for 12 more seconds or until it starts 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try this 4 Wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down Then push your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor Hold it there Then hold the key in START for no more than ten seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine If the engine still doesn t start wait another 15 seconds and do Step 4 again When the engine starts let go of the key and the accelerator pedal 2 13 NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the fuel injection system operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly If you ever have to have vour vehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging vour v
59. in the pickup box depressions The length of the planks must allow for at least 3 4 bearing surface on each end of the plank When using this upper load platform be sure the load is securely tied down to prevent it from shifting The load s center of gravity should be positioned in a zone over the rear axle The zone is located in the area between the front of each fenderwell and the rear of each fenderwell The center of gravity height must not extend above the top of the pickup box flareboard Any load that extends beyond the vehicles taillamp area must be properly marked according to local laws and regulations Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR of the rear axle See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Payload The Payload Capacity is shown on the Certification Tire label This is the maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry Be sure to include the weight of the people inside as part of your load If you added any accessories or equipment after your vehicle left the factory remember to subtract the weight of these things from the payload Your dealer can help you with this Trailering Package f your vehicle comes with the Trailering Package there is also a load rating which includes the weight of the vehicle and the trailer it tows This rating is called the Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR When you weigh your trailer be sure to include the weight of everything you put in it And remem
60. 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 Replace spark plugs except 2 2L Code 4 engine An Emission Control Service Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Replace fuel filter Emission Control Service Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Contro Service Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY _ Maintenance Schedule Il 67 500 Miles 112 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Cl 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 or every 12 months whichever occurs first Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking O Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 75 000 Miles 125 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission C
61. is done on the brake hydraulic system Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check your brake fluid See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index To Check Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap Just look at the windows on the brake fluid reservoir The fluid levels should be above MIN If they aren t have your brake system checked to see if there 15 a leak After work is done on the brake hydraulic system make sure the levels are above MIN and below the top of each window What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 117 GM Part No 1052535 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap before removing it 6 27 NOTICE Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid For example just a few drops of mineral hased oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll have to be replaced Brake fluid can damage paint so be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your ve
62. is going to brake or turn suddenly 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 Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle Judgment Muscular Coordination e Vision Attentiveness Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol In most cases these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving In recent years some 18 000 annual motor vehicle related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol with more than 300 000 people injured Many adults by some estimates nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it s against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws 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 Although it depends on each person and situation here 15 some general information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Concentration BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things e How much alcohol consumed e The drinker s body weight
63. keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you have extra keys Your Doors And How They Work Side Doors To open the door from the outside lift the handle and pull the door open To open the door trom the inside pull the lever toward you and push the door open bJ l Door Locks CAUTION Unlocked doors can be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out When a door is locked the inside handle won t open it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle This may not be so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside Use your key Tailgate 3 From the inside To lock the door slide the lever on your inside door rearward To unlock the door slide the lever on your inside door forward You will see a red area on the lever If your vehicle has power door locks push LOCK on the power door lock switch on the door armrest This switch will lock all the doors at once To unlock the doors push on the raised area next to the key symbol You can open the tailgate by pulling up on the han
64. light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision For example if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night But if you re driving don t wear sunglasses at night They may cut down on glare from headlights but they also make a lot of things invisible 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 faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlights slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly Remember that your headlights light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlights should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it
65. may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm You can run the engine to keep warm but be careful Z CAUTION 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 it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that s away from the wind This will help keep C
66. noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your hazard warning flashers CAUTION Changing a tire can cause an injury The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people 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 Put an automatic transmission shift lever in PARK P or shift manual transmission to FIRST 1 or REVERSE 3 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle with a manual transfer case shift lever be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL N 4 Turn off the engine 5 Put the wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposite end A Flat Tire B Blocked Tire 3 19 The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire Jacking Equipment Storage The jacking equipment you ll need is stored behind the front seats either on 20 the center wall extended cab or along the nght wall regular cab To remove your jack cover if you have one turn t
67. not be covered by your warranty If No Steam Is Coming From Your 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 Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving Idle for long periods in traffic Tow a trailer See Driving on Grades in the Index If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam try this for minute Or 80 1 If you have an air conditioner turn it aff 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 09 or DRIVE D for automatic transmissions If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about ten minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam push the accelerator until the engine speed is about twice as fast as normal idle speed Bring the engine speed back to normal idle speed after two or three minutes Now see if the warning stops But then if you still have the warning turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away
68. occurs first An Emission 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 or every 6 months whichever occurs first Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 60 000 Miles 100 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission 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 or every 6 months whichever occurs first Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking For 2 Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Inspect engine accessory drive belt Emission Control Service E Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months 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 Serv
69. on the reservoir cap 6 18 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 If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole 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 Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index 6 19 How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole 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 Sc
70. prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Bulb Replacement Before you replace any bulbs be sure that all the lamps are off and the engine isn t running Sealed Beam Headlamps l Remove the screws from the headlamp retainer 2 Pull the headlamp and remove the 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 Halogen Bulbs Z CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Take special care when handling and disposing of halogen bulbs 6 31 Composite Headlamps 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 pins 3 Pull the headlamp lens assembly out Some vehicles may have side by side bulbs 4 Unplug the electrical 5 Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it m 2 Put the new bulb into the headlamp lens assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tight Plug in the electrical connector 8 Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the vehicle Install and tighten the screws Front Park Turn Signal Lamps Composite and Sealed Beam If you have fog lamps the fog lamp bracket must be removed before vou can r
71. s a good idea to practice in an area that s safe and close to home before you go into the wilderness Off road driving does require some new and different driving skills Here s what we mean Tune your senses to different kinds of signals Your eyes for example need to constantly sweep the terrain for unexpected obstacles Your ears need to listen for unusual tire or engine sounds With your arms hands feet and body you ll need to respond to vibrations and vehicle bounce 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 N CAUTION When you re driving off road bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw vou out of position This could cause you to lose control and crash So whether you re driving on or off the road you and your passengers should wear safety belts Scanning the Terrain Off road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features Here are some things to consider Surface Conditions Off roading c
72. shows which direction the tape is being played FWD To rapidly advance the tape press 48 or e in the direction that the amber arrow points and the tape will rapidly go forward until you press the STOP EJECT button lightly REV rapidly reverse the tape press or je in the opposite direction that the amber arrow points and the tape will rapidly reverse until you press the STOP EJECT button lightly PROGRAM To go from one side of the tape to the other press the PWR VOL PROG RCL knob STOP EJECT To remove the tape or stop the tape and switch to radio press the STOP EJECT button If Cin Clean appears on the display when you insert your cassette tape your cassette player needs to be cleaned It will still play cassette tapes but it should be cleaned to prevent damage to your cassette tapes and the cassette tape player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player later in this section After vou have cleaned the cassette tape player press and hold EJECT for 5 seconds to reset the the Cln indicator The radio will display to show the clean feature has been reset How to Operate Your ETR AM FM Stereo Audio Cassette System with Equalizer ET e ALITO REVERSE This part tells you how your ETR stereo audio cassette system with equalizer works Upper Knob PWR VOL PROG RCL The upper knob has these five functions Turn it to turn the system on and
73. suspension hall joints steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs or every 6 months whichever occurs first 1 Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 42 000 Miles 70 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission 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 or every 6 months whichever occurs first Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 45 000 Miles 75 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission 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 or every 6 months whichever occurs first Check r
74. the chisel end of your wheel wrench 5 26 Some of the molded plastic hub caps have imitation wheel nuts molded into them The wheel wrench won t fit these imitation nuts so don t try to remove them with the socket end of the wheel wrench Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet Do not jack up the vehicle with people in or near the vehicle Position the jack under the vehicle A Front Frame Hole B Rear Frame Hole ZR2 C Spring Hanger Hole Standard Pickups Your vehicle has a hole in the frame near each front wheel for the jack On standard pickups there is a hole in the spring hanger near each rear wheel for the jack On ZR2 models the hole for the jack is located in the frame in front of each rear wheel Fit the jack into the hole nearest the flat tire CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack 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 to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle Raise the vehicle by turning the jackhandle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit Remove all the wheel nuts
75. the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them in a storage area or take them with you Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle it s best to lock it up and take your keys But what if you have to leave your ignition key What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle Put your valuables in a storage area like your glove box Lock all the doors except the driver s New Vehicle Break In 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 Keep your speed at 55 mph 88 km h or less for the first 500 miles 804 km Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 804 km Don t make full throttle starts Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information 2 9 Ignition Switch Use your key to start your vehicle The key lets you turn the ignition switch to five different positions 1 OFF RUN START
76. the system s designed threshold level If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level is about 14 to 18 mph 23 to 29 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range 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 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 Vehicle damage is only one indication of this The air bag system is designed to work properly under a wide range of conditions including off road usage Observe safe driving speeds especially on rough terrain As always wear your safety belt See Off Road Driving in the Index for more tips on off road driving What makes an air bag inflate In frontal or near frontal impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is suddenly stopping as a result of a crash The sensing system triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator The reaction produces nitrogen gas which inflates the air bag The inflator
77. there are differences between a chassis cab and a pickup with the box removed which may affect vehicle safety For specific information on this pickup contact the GM Zone Office for your area See the Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet for Zone Office Towing a Trailer Z CAUTION If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured Pull trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section Ask your GM dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with vour vehicle 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 Most vehicles are ready for some trailer towing If yours was built with trailering options as many are it s ready for heavier trailers But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to he used properly That s the reason for this part In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of thes
78. they may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window since they may have to be scraped off later Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids amp Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Use liquid hand dish or car w
79. tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening Pull the tire out from under the vehicle NOTICE To help avoid vehicle damage do not drive vehicle before cable is restored Underbody Mounted Spare Tire I Wheel Wrench 4 Spring 2 Hoist Assembly 5 Tire 3 Retainer 6 Valve Stem Pointed Down Changing the Tire Start with the jacking equipment See Jacking Equipment Storage earlier in this section Turn the jackhandle clockwise That will raise the jack lifthead a little Before you start block the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed Put your spare tire near the flat tire Hub Caps And Wheel Nut Caps You will have to take off hub caps or wheel nut caps to reach your wheel nuts If you have individual wheel nut caps that cover each nut they must be removed in order to get the wheel nuts off Lise the socket end of the wheel wrench to remove the wheel nut caps 5 25 Your wheel nut caps may attach your hub cap to the wheel Remove these wheel nut caps before you take off the hub cap Some jack storage covers are equipped with a hub cap removal tool Position the hub cap removal tool in the notch and pull strarght away from the wheel to avoid potential damage to the hub cap and wheel paint wheel surface Remove the hub cap If you have just an aluminum or plastic molded hub cap pry it off with
80. to a higher gear or lift vour foot off of the accelerator pedal If you drive for very long with the tachometer in the red danger range engine damage will result Warning Lights 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 As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what to do about it Please follow this manual s advice Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please get to know your warning lights and gages They re a big help Safety Belt Reminder Light When
81. to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibility of engine and transmission overheating When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades consider the following Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes If you turn your engine off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades vour vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating To avoid this let the engine run while parked preferably on level ground with the automatic transmission in PARK P or the manual transmission out of gear and the parking brake applied for a few minutes before turning the engine off If you do get the overheat warning see Engine Overheating in the Index Parking on Hills You really 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 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 into PARK P vet or into gear for a manual transmission When parking uphill turn your wheels away from the curb When parking downhill turn your wheels into the curb
82. transfer case lights brighter Turn the switch all the way up to turn on the interior lamps You can switch your headlamps from high to low beam by pulling on the multifunction lever A circuit breaker protects your headlamps I you have an electrical overload your headlamps will flicker on and off Have vour headlamp wiring checked right away if this happens Fog Lamps Option Use your fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions Your parking lights and or low beam headlamps must he on or your fog lamps won t work The fog lamp switch is on the instrument panel under the INT LIGHTS switch OFF FOG LAMPS Press the side of the switch with the light to turn the fog lamps on and OFF to tum 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 beams go off the fog lamps will come on again 2 44 Daytime Running Lamps DRL Indicator Light You may have this hight on the instrument panel It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps are on the ignition is the headlamp switch is off and the parking brake 1s released Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps DRL make it easier to see the front of your vehicle during the d
83. upper and lower knobs for volume balance and fade just as vou do for the radio A lighted arrow shows which direction the tape is being played 02 The Cr02 button lets you set the system for the type of cassette being used If you are using chrome or metal tapes push the Cr 2 button in 3 11 FWD To rapidly advance the tape press 8 or the direction that the amber arrow points and the tape will rapidly go forward until you press the STOP EJECT button lightly REV To rapidly reverse the tape press 4 or ie in the opposite direction that the amber arrow points and the tape will rapidly reverse until you press the STOP EJECT button lightly SEARCH Press the SEARCH button to the recessed position Press We to go to the beginning of the next selection Press and the tape will reverse to the beginning of the current selection PROGRAM To go from one side of the tape to the other press the PWR VOL PROG RCL knob STOP EJECT To remove the tape or stop the tape and switch to radio press the STOP EJECT button If Cin Clean appears on the display when you insert your cassette tape your cassette player needs to be cleaned It will still play cassette tapes but it should be cleaned to prevent damage to your cassette tapes and the cassette tape player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player later in this section After you have cleaned the cassette tape player press and hold EJECT for 5 seconds to res
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85. whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service CO 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 cluteh pedal springs or every 12 months whichever occurs first L Check rear front axle fluid Ievel and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking L Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 11 60 000 Miles 100 000 km L Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service L 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 or every 12 months whichever occurs first Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 1 For 2 Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first O Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service 1 Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant
86. wire trailer wiring harness is protected by an in line fuse in the battery feed wire This fuse is near the junction block in the front driver s side fender See Trailer Wiring Harness in the Features amp Controls section Fuse Block The fuse block is in the instrument panel on the driver s side Remove the cover by turning the fastener counterclockwise Then you can remove fuses with a fuse extractor Extra fuses are provided in the COVCT 6 60 Be sure to use the correct fuse Spare fuses are provided however if you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one of the correct value Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is of the value you need Replace it as soon as you can See Fuses and Circuit Breakers in this section To reinstall the fuse panel cover push in and turn the fastener clockwise Capacities and Specification Charts 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 Identification Engine 2 21 4 31 4 31 Type L4 V6 V6 VIN Code 4 7 W Fuel Systems TBI cH ts Emis
87. 057 194 194 3157 93 211 2 See GM Dealer 101 906 212 2 161 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LAMPS NOTE A PC part number indicates that the bulb and base are one assembly and must be replaced as such LAMPS Anti lock Brake Warning Indicator Brake System Warning Indicator Check Gages Indicator Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Charging System Indicator High Beam Indicator Instrument Cluster Illumination Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Seat Belt Indicator Turn Signal Indicator Upshift Indicator AIR BAG Indicator QUANTITY 1 HI TRADE NO PC74 PC74 PC74 PC74 PC74 PC74 PCI68 PC74 PCI94 PC74 PCT4 See GM Dealer Fuses and Circuit Breakers 25 CR 175215 ete or 248 50 BAS DEFOG 20A 3 10 A 20 A CTSY ain Turn C Ecm Audes A ween RAO o 65209651 ON Fuse Legend 10 Amp Red e 15 Amp Blue e 20 Amp Yellow e 25 Amp Clear e 30 Amp Green PWR PWR WDO STOP HAZ HORN DM T L CTSY CIRCUITS PROTECTED Power Door Locks Power Seat Power Seat Lumbar RKE Power Windows Stop Lamps Hazard Lamps Chime CHMSL Relay CHMSL Lamp Dome Lamps Cargo Lamps Visor Vanity Mirror Cigarette Lighter Inside Rearview Mirror Lamp Overhead Console Lamps Glove Box Lamp Horns Horn Relay IP Courtesy Lamp
88. 49 The ashtray must be completely pulled out to open position before the ashtray cover opens and smoking material can be deposited 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 To remove the ashtray push down on the metal cover Then press up on the release tab on the panel under the metal cover and remove the ashtray Storage Compartments Your vehicle may have a console compartment between the bucket seats To open it just squeeze the lever in the front of the console while lifting the top of the console Your console also includes a handy place to hold cups Cupholders on the front of split bench seats Squeeze the latch at the front of the cupholder and pull it straight out The liner removes for easy cleaning and the cupholder is dishwasher safe To open your glove box squeeze the lever at the top of the glovebox and lower the door wo cup depressions are provided for your convenience but the glovebox should not be open while driving E d 1 ja storage p RUE man i compartment under E am awe 1 a your radio may be rorum used to hold small items aig OW You will find a storage pocket on each of the front doors Some vehicles may have a storage packet on the back of the bucket or 60 40 bench seats Instru
89. A simple maneuver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway 15 a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive ahead Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass wait for better time e Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines If you can see sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection delay your pass A broken center line usually indicates its all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you won t have udequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slaws or stops Keep back a reasonable distance When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and
90. ARK P or shift to NEUTRAL N if your vehicle has a manual transmission and restart the engine Then shift to reverse release the parking brake and slowly back down the hill as straight as possible in reverse As you are backing down the hill put your left hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o clock position This way you ll be able to tell if your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down It s best that you back down the hill with your wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction Turning the wheel too far to the left or right will increase the possibility of a rollover Here are some things you must nor do if you stall or are about to stall when going up a hill 4 17 Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into NEUTRAL or depressing the clutch if you have a manual transmission to rev up the engine and regain Forward momentum This won t work Your vehicle will roll backwards very quickly and you could go out of control Instead apply the regular brake to stop the vehicle Then apply the parking brake Shift into reverse release the parking brake and slowly back straight down Never attempt to turn around if you are about to stall when going up a hill If the hill is steep enough to stall your vehicle it s steep enough to cause you to roll over if you turn around If you can t make it up the hill you must back straight down the hill 2 Suppose after stalling I try to b
91. C This setting cools outside air and directs it through the instrument panel vents This setting is useful for normal cooling on hot days BI LEV A C Air is delivered through the heater floor vents as well as the instrument panel vents This setting is useful in cool weather with bright sunlight VENT Airflow is through the instrument panel vents Set the upper knob to the temperature desired This setting is useful for mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is desired The air conditioner does not run HEAT Heated air comes out through the heater floor vents and windshield defroster vents This setting is useful for cold weather BLEND Airflow is divided equally between the heater floor vent and the windshield defroster vents This setting is useful in cool weather when you have fog or ice on the windshield or side windows DEF This setting directs most air through the windshield defroster vents and some through the heater vents This setting is useful when you have fog or ice on the windshield Engine Coolant Heater Option If you use the optional engine coolant heater before starting your engine your heating system will produce warrner air faster to heat the passenger compartment in cold weather See Engine Coolant Heater in the Index Ventilation System Your vehicle s ventilation system supplies outside air to the inside of your vehicle when it is moving With the side windows c
92. Drunken Driving arceri decanus rM E Electrical System Add On 21 122 6 59 Engine PUT S o e es Kec oO 9 10 6 22 ACCADE 6 12 Coolant Heater TRE 2 15 3 3 LINE a a oes E 6 21 Coolant Temperature See Gages ara CER Ka tu FIM E SCR TIER QE e RM 2 26 ER T DR E TAREA d re eire e wx ua a al n 5 18 Identification Edd ER aca 6 57 6 61 Dil See Oil Cereal E ura UA mL UR E eer Rd iiv se 8 10 Running While Parked ey ee oe oe FX Er aa dC a TUE RD E SUPE cha ge wien elena MN 9 EX EU Exhaust System ise ia Sea bie ae b eU beh bom Rana kc bab wees 6 39 Filter Replacement Chart See Service Replacement Parts and Filter Recommendations Fluid Capacity See Capacity and Specifications Fd Ln er tee aang Seis nada a a 5 Fluids See Recommended Fluids and ed F r Wheel Drive lt lt GC ORDER CIT ae CORE RT 2 28 6 19 Manual Transfer Case Eus we ale HE KEIRA 2 28 Electronic Transfer Ment Vade rer ed 2 30 Fuel Filing
93. EUTRAL N for an automatic transmission or the clutch pedal depressed with manual transmission 2 Press the transfer case shift button and shift in one continuous motion Don t pause SET PARK BRAKE as you shift into or out of 4LO or your gears could clash Remember that driving in 4HI or 4LO may reduce fuel economy Also driving in four wheel drive on dry pavement could cause your tires to wear faster and make your transfer case harder to shift and reduce powertrain longevity Electronic Transfer Case If your four wheel drive vehicle has the electronic transfer case the transfer case switches are on the right side of your instrument panel above the radio controls Use these switches to shift into and out of four wheel drive You can choose among three driving settings e 2HI This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations Your front axle is not engaged in two wheel drive 4HI This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle Use 4HI when you need extra traction such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off road situations e 4LO This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra traction You may never need 4LO It sends the maximum power to all four wheels You might choose 4L O if you were driving off road in sand mud deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills Amber indicator lights in the switches show you which setting you are in The i
94. ILEAGE SERVICED BY 81 000 Miles 135 000 km E Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever accurs first An Emission 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 or every 6 months whichever occurs first Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY _ Maintenance Schedule 84 000 Miles 140 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service O 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 or every 6 months whichever occurs first Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY 87 000 Miles 145 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines un
95. K 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 The kev should turn to LOCK only with the key button depressed On all vehicles the key should come out only in LOCK Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK Mechanism Check Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake e To check the parking brake With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability Shift to PARK P Then release all brakes Lap and Shoulder Belts Condition and Operation Inspect belt system including webbing buckles latch plates retractors guide loops and anchors Have a belt assembly replaced if the webbing has been cut or otherwise damaged 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 other qualified service center do these jobs Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once 7 38 Steering and Suspension Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing part
96. O out Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for awhile Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when vou feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes 4 34 Power Winches If you wish to use a power winch on your vehicle only use it when your vehicle is stationary or anchored NOTICE Operating a power winch with an automatic transmission in PARK P or a manual transmission in gear may damage the transmission Always put the transmission in a Neutral position while operating a power winch Lise the regular brakes set the parking brake or block the wheels to keep your vehicle from rolling If your vehicle is equipped with an airbag see Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index Recreational Vehicle Towing Four Wheel Drive Only If your vehicle has four wheel drive you m
97. PARK P Wait until the 4HI indicator light goes solid amber before shifting your transmission into gear This will get you into 4HI but you should take your vehicle in for service so normal operation can be restored Windows To open your manual windows turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your side door windows If you have the optional power windows the controls are on each of the side doors Your power windows will only work when the ignition has been turned to RUN The driver s door has a switch for the passenger windows as well Push the side of the switch with the down arrow to lower the window Push the side of the switch with the up arrow to raise the window The driver s window switch also has an express feature that allows it to lower without holding the window switch Hold the driver s window switch down for more than one half 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 Sliding Rear Window Your vehicle may have a sliding rear window Squeeze the latch in the center of the window and slide the glass to open it When vou close the window be sure the latch catches To open a rear swing out window pull the latch toward the front of the vehicle and then push the latch out and rearward When you close the window he su
98. SECOND GEAR 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the selector lever is put in FIRST GEAR 1 while the vehicle is moving forward the transmission won t shift into FIRST GEAR 1 until the vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE If your rear wheels can t rotate don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your transmission Also if vou stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transmission Use your brakes or shift into PARK P to hold vour vehicle in position on a hill Five Speed Manual Transmission This is your shift pattern Here s how to operate your transmission CAUTION If you skip more than one gear when you downshift you could lose control of vour vehicle And you could injure yourself or others Don t shift from FIFTH GEAR 5 to SECOND GEAR 2 or from FOURTH GEAR 4 to FIRST GEAR 1 e FIRST GEAR 1 Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST GEAR 1 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal You can shift into FIRST GEAR 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 into 2 20 FIRST GEAR 1 put the shift lever in NEUTRAL N and let up on the clutch Press the clutch pedal back down The
99. Stuck In Sand Mud ice or Snow What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution Z CAUTION If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you re stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Don t spin the wheels above 35 mph 55 km h as shown on the speedometer Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth you can destroy your transmission For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking your vehicle to get it out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between REVERSE KR and a forward gear or with a manual transmission between FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 gear and REVERSE 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 If that doesn t get you out after a few tries vou may need to be towed out Or you can use your recovery hooks if
100. Systems TS DON 4 4 Coolant See Engine Cooling System CIO eror eor TOP TRES et Bera ry 6 62 Courtesy Transpartabibd PPS 8 7 Crankcase Capacity saa pees BETS i sig abet peas tora a Poll 6 62 Chase TION wena drca rer te tomate 2 38 I LA PLI ete ce ear TEN PA ls eie te ta ela Fe he tar M o 2 42 Passing Another Vehicle ey tee Viste 2 41 T sg le ee MEI t ment A REA n Dd I e 2 42 MENT currere hem race eR c8 Io 2 40 To Reduce Speed agra a A A ae treten nece TEANA e lal UN La 2 41 To Resume gt pia eee 2 40 Lyc Jp OPER texte vie ea Sigs vii kb UL re Elea CER Era 2 51 Customer Assistance for the Heari ng or Speech Impaired Rd pu rure 8 3 Customer Assistance Information beat ara er Customer Satisfaction Procedure Eug ul MU I Te D Daytime Running Lamps 2 2 2 2 22 2 54 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light See Lights Differential See Axle esa nie Sa ES E E
101. Timing Check Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Every 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Spark Plug Replacement 2 2L Code 4 engine Only Schedule Ii Definition Follow Schedule II enly if none of the conditions from Schedule I is true Schedule Il Intervals Every 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or every 12 months Chassis Lubrication or every 12 months 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 Cooling System Service or every 24 months Spark Plug Replacement Except 2 2L Code 4 engine Fuel Filter Replacement Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Front Wheel Bearing Repack 2 Wheel Drive Only Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transmission Service severe conditions Every 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Spark Plug Wire Inspection Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Engine Timing Check Every 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Spark Plug Replacement 2 2L Code 4 engine only Maintenance Schedule 1 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 Footnotes The California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful l
102. Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see the part of this manual called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 1 10 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release hutton on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt 1 11 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones
103. Your ANE e riere iere 6 4 ERN EXTR 6 4 Gage See Gages Daselines tor Clesner Adr vw dare Wades xax bed veda eee 6 3 Tank Capacity ocurra ER EE E ipe n 6 62 Fused and Circuit Breakers i see re V TERN 6 59 6 65 Fuse Block Ea res ed ee d RR ace ale Fa ro ER 6 60 G Gages Engine Coolant Temperature 2 63 PEE CRB sno rea rnd Be a ae tiga eee 2 66 Odometer Er de va w eux iu vio pra 2 54 Oil Pressure Gage Silene hele Ed a 2 65 Speedometer EREE eae EANA eee ey e Ea E eae ATTI 2 54 Tachometer rte Mie i PRAE oce 2 55 Trip Odometer ee ae 2 55 Voltmeter Sat Se SUE pee aie EMITE TIER 2 87 Halogen Bulbs See Bulb Replacement Hazard Witte FIR eea maae een HEE Ret ECCE etam 5 Headlamps Replacement See Bulb Replacement High Beam Indicator Light See Lights High Low Beam Changer 2 36 2 64 2 45 cx Gann ead eee sce bur site aa ons 3 1 Heater Air Conditioning Controls t KOH serai BDO RTI
104. a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck gt Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in a seat that has a lap belt if your vehicle has one Z CAUTION Never do this Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap shoulder belt but the shoulder part is behind the child If the child wears the belt in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on 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 If the vehicle s safety helt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order vou an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extender will be just for you and just for the seat in your ve
105. ack down the hill and decide I just can t do it What should I do Set the parking brake put your transmission in PARK or the manual transmission in first gear 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 when you leave the vehicle Leave it in some gear CAUTION If you have a manual transfer case shift lever shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK or if you have the manual transmission even if you re in gear This is because the NEUTRAL position on the transfer case overrides the transmission If you are going to leave your vehicle set the parking brake and shift the transmission to PARK P or put your manual transmission in first gear But do not shift the transfer case to the NEUTRAL N position Leave the transfer case the 2HT 4HI 4LO position 4 18 Driving Downhill When off roading takes you downhill you ll want to consider a number of things e 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 e What s at the bottom of the hill Is there a hidden creek bank or even a river botto
106. across steep hills can be dangerous You could lose traction slide sideways and possibly roll over You could be seriously injured or killed When driving up hills 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 headlights even during the day They make you more visible to oncoming traffic N CAUTION Driving to the top crest of a hill at full speed can cause an accident There could be a drop off embankment cliff or even another vehicle You could be seriously injured or killed As you near the top of a hill slow down and stay alert Q What should I do if my vehicle stalls or is about to stall and I can t make it up the hill 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 into reverse release the parking brake and slowly back down the hill in reverse If your engine has stopped running you ll need to restart it With the brake pedal depressed and the parking brake still applied shift the transmission to P
107. alerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need It Here are some things you can check before a trip e Windshield Washer Fluid 15 the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades Are they in good shape Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have you checked all levels Lights Are they all working Are the lenses clean Tires They are vitally important to a safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enough for long distance driving Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure e Weather Forecasts What s the weather outlook along your route Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system e Maps Do you have up to date maps Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Don t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen 4 29 Then here are some tips e Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior
108. an take vou over hard packed dirt gravel rocks grass sand mud snow or ice Each of these surfaces affects the steering acceleration and braking of your vehicle in different ways Depending upon the kind of surface you are on you may experience slipping sliding wheel spinning delayed acceleration poor traction and longer braking distances 4 14 Surface Obstacles Unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous A rock log hole rut or bump can startle you if you re not prepared for them Often these obstacles are hidden by grass bushes snow or even the rise and fall of the terrain itself Here are some things to consider Is the path ahead clear e Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead Does the travel take you uphill or downhill There s more discussion of these subjects later Will vou have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain keep a firm grip on the steering wheel Ruts troughs or other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands if not prepared When you drive over bumps racks 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 he on an unpaved surface it s especially important to avoid sudden acceleration sudden turns or sudden braking In way off road driving requires a different kind of aler
109. another country outside the U S or Canada unleaded fuel may be hard to find Do not use leaded gasoline If you use even one tankful your emission controls won t work well or at all With continuous use spark plugs can get fouled the exhaust system can corrode and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly Your vehicle s oxygen sensor will be damaged of that means costly repairs that wouldn t be covered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation North American Export Sales NAES 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 Filling Your Tank The fuel cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle Z CAUTION Gasoline vapor is highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if vou re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline 6 4 While refueling hang the cap inside the fuel door To take off the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise N CAUTION If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it vou could be badly burned Gasoline can spray out on you i
110. articipation in BBB AUTO LINE Alternative Dispute Resolution Program This program may not be available in all states depending on state law Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or to discontinue its participation in this program Both Chevrolet and your Chevrolet dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle Our expenence has shown that if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful There may be instances where an impartial third party can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Chevrolet voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTO LINE is an out of court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers This program is available free of charge to customers who currently own or lease a GM vehicle lf you are not satisfied after following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure you may contact the BBB using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following address BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilso
111. ashing mild detergent soaps Don t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or a 100 cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure vehicle washes may cause water to enter your vehicle 6 52 Finish Care 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 Your vehicle has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If 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 chem
112. at See Changing Flat Tire 5 sear oye reser pee ear eee eed Loading See Your Vehicle OE oc re IR CU VA PEERS Y IET A LER es DET TEE ERE T Ese peg a a A sa ipm nate ene caer fece Spare See Spare Tire E TOR Uniform Tire Quality Grading ros adi C Ead Top Strap See Safety Belts Child Restraints Torque Lock See Transmission Torque Lock 1 4 rds 8 8 6 69 2 23 TER 5 22 4 7 j 8 MUTA 4 7 rod 2 50 2 48 I 16 1 21 1 17 1 20 2 5 2 6 2 8 6 24 APER 2 34 8 Towing A CIRIE oce ees nem aee CR ER 4 4 42 Driving on OCIO a ario ce 4 48 Driving witha Traley uoa a y OX On C EC A 46 cack eae RA UTIRERIINQQU IIS UE 4 48 Passing e ET esse Info fh eua Radi 4 47 safety CDAS oc ee a ee rna Ruan Mea tet 3H Huit s eel eO T Serr rere 4 45 Recreational Vehicle Four Wheel Drive Only ass 4 33 Towing Veur Wein paisa ecce en DE OC ONDE ENDO 5 6 Trailer BEBE ee er E are ar eT ee ree 4 46 PR EC 2 68 6 60 Trailering Package See Loading Your Vehicle
113. ate while someone is working on your vehicle Your GM dealer and the 1995 GM Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications in the Index The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Z CAUTION For up to 2 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape or yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so 1 20 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Q If 1 add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the front of my vehicle will it keep the air bag from working properly As long as the push bumper or bicycle rack is attached to your vehicle so that the vehicle s basic structure isn t changed it s not likely to keep the air bags from working properly in a crash Q Is there anything I might add to the front of the vehicle that could keep the air bag from working properly Yes If you add things that change your vehicle s frame bumper system front end sheet metal or height they may keep the air bag system from working properly Also the air bag system may not work properly if you relocate any of
114. ay DRL can be helpful when it s raining and in the short periods after dawn and before sunset Several countries including Canada require DRL Vehicles sold in the United States may have this The DRL system will make your high beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when The ignition is on The headlamp switch is off and The parking brake is released When the DRL are on only your high beam headlamps will be on The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel worn t be lit up either When it begins to get dark vour 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 high beam headlamps will change to the reduced brightness of DRL To idle your vehicle with the DRL off set the parking brake The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake Headlamps On Reminder A reminder tone will sound when your headlamps or parking lamps are turned on and your ignition is in OFF LOCK or ACC To turn the tone off press the OFF switch 2 45 Dome Lamp The dome lamp will come on when the side doors are opened You can also turn the dome lamp on by turning the INT LIGHTS dimmer switch up until it clicks Mirrors Inside Mirror Press the tab under the mirror to reduce glare from headlamps be
115. ay tow it behind another vehicle providing it does not have the optional electronic shift transfer case NOTICE Recreational vehicle towing is not recommended for vehicles with the optional electronic shift transfer case because the electronic shift has no neutral position Before towing you should l Set the parking brake firmly 2 Place the automatic transmission in PARK P or the manual transmission in the lowest gear FIRST GEAR 3 Firmly attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle Refer to the hitch manufacturer s instructions 4 Place the transfer case shift lever in NEUTRAL NOTICE Removal of either propeller shaft is unnecessary 5 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the tow vehicle 6 Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch and turn it one notch forward of the LOCK position This places the key into the OFF position which unlocks the steering column while preventing battery drain Unlocking the steering column will allow for proper movement of the front wheels tires during towing NOTICE You should exercise extra care whenever towing another vehicle CAUTION Shifting the transfer case into NEUTRAL N can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK P for an automatic transmission or if your vehicle is in gear for a manual transmission This is because the transfer case overrides the transmission
116. ays fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too Your vehicle has a light that comes as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In many states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 25 vears of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on Il Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped something In a real vehicle it could be 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 P
117. battery replacement Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle This product has a maximum range Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal See your GM dealer or a qualified technician for service Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Operation When you press UNLOCK the driver s door will unlock automatically If you press UNLOCK again within five seconds all doors will unlock AII doors will lock when LOCK is pressed Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to vour dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle the remaining transmitters must also be matched Once the new transmitter is coded the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own provided they are equipped with exactly the same model system General Motors offers several different models of these systems on their vehicles Each vehicle can have only two transmitters matched to it See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle Battery Replacement Under
118. ber to figure the weight of the people inside as part of your load Your dealer can help you determine your GCWR Add On Equipment When you carry removable items you may need to put a limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you buy and install the new equipment NOTICE Your warranty doesn t cover parts or components that fail because of overloading Truck Camper Loading Information Open your glove box and look for this label TRUCK CAMPER LOADING INFORMATION This information is furnished to ee EROON the use of a sl ith the truck as 1GCCS 142848166054 CARGO WEIGHT RATING 601N 152CM No 15696350 This label will tell you if your vehicle can carry a slide in camper how much of a load your vehicle can carry and how to spread out your load the right way Also it will help you match the right slide in camper to your vehicle When you carry a slide in camper the total cargo load of your vehicle is the weight of the camper plus everything else added to the camper after it left the factory everything in the camper and all the people inside The Cargo Weight Rating CWR is the maximum weight of the load your vehicle can carry It doesn t include the weight of the people inside But you can figure about 150 pounds for each seating position The total cargo load must not be more than your vehicle s CWR 4 4 Truck
119. bs of the cleaner cassette turn To properly clean your tape player follow instructions with the cleaning cassette If you use this type of cleaner the radio may display an error and eject the cartridge This is normal and is the result of an added feature in the tape player that detects broken tapes If an error occurs you will need to insert the cleaning cassette at least 3 times to thoroughly clean the tape player You may prefer to use a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner This type of cleaner uses a fabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaner cassette will not cause an error but it may not clean the tape player as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner A scrubbing action cleaner cassette is available through your retailer SPO 12344600 Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always verify that the cassette tape is in good condition and the tape player is clean before obtaining service on your tape player NOTICE Cassette tape adapter kits for portable CD players will not work in your cassette player These adapters will cause the radio to display an error and the adapter cassette will be ejected Care of Compact Discs Handle dises carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surface of a disc is soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the
120. c or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto hot engine Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer Then just pull the hood down firmly to close It will latch when dropped from 10 12 inches 25 5 30 48 cm without pressing on the hood Engine Oil It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground Turn off the engine and give the oil few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level To Check Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down When to Add Oil 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 kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil filler cap is located on the driver s side engine valve cover Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the di
121. ch only about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km And tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it AM Stereo means the Delco system can receive ao broadcasts Many AM stations around the vue d use C QUAM produce stereo though some do pot C QUAM isa ae adc of Motorola Inc If your Delco system can get C QUAM your STEREO light will come on when you re receiving it Be aware that hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it 15 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 to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage 1 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting 2 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly 3 17 Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure vou can add what vou want If you can it s very important to do it properly Added sound equipme
122. choose the delay time The closer to LO the shorter the delay For steady wiping at low speed turn the band away from you to the LO position For high speed wiping turn the band further to HI To stop the wipers move the band to the off symbol Remember that worn or damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage 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 Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers The windshield wiper motor 15 protected from overload by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools Although the circuit ts protected from electrical overload overload due to heavy snow etc may cause wiper linkage damage Always clear ice and heavy snow from the windshield before using your windshield wipers Windshield Washer At the top of the multifunction lever there s a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol and PUSH To spray washer fluid on the windshield push the paddle The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous A bad mud splash can block your vision You could hit another vehicle or go off the road Check your washer fluid level often
123. colder than 50 F 10 C you may have to idle the engine longer Should the fluid level be low during a cold check you must perform a hot check before adding fluid This will give you a more accurate reading of the fluid level To check the fluid hot or cold Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running e With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in PARK P With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P e Let the engine run at idle for three minutes or more Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps 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 15 iut risg 7 DI 1 1 q Vp 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 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use 5ee Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Add fluid only aft
124. conds That s normal If the light doesn t come on have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem If the light stays on or comes on when you re driving your vehicle needs service If the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this part 59 Indicator Lights Indicator lights go on when you use your turn signals change from low beam headlights to high beams or when you use your hazard flashers The next few pages will also tell you about the indicator lights on your vehicle and help you locate them Malfunction Indicator Lamp SERVICE ENGINE SOON Light The amber Malfunction Indicator Lamp SERVICE GE H V ICE ENGINE SOON Light is located at the top of your instrument A computer monitors operation of your fuel ignition and emission control systems This light should come on when the ignition is on but the engine is not running as a check to show you it 15 working If it does not come on al all have it fixed right away If it stays on or it comes on while you are driving the computer is indicating that you have a problem You should take vour vehicle in for service soon NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after awhi
125. d additional information 21 000 Miles 35 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission 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 or every 6 months whichever occurs first L Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 24 000 Miles 40 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission 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 or every 6 months whichever occurs first Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 10 27 000 Miles 45 000 km DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides propshaft s
126. degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature prade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure These grades are molded on the sidewalls of passenger car tires While the tires available as standard or optional equipment on General Motors vehicles may vary with respect to these grades all such tires meet General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use on General Motors vehicles All passenger type P Metric tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance In most cases you will not need to have your wheels aligned again However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset f you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road y
127. dle while pulling the tailgate down When you put the tailgate back up be sure it latches securely Tailgate Removal Raise the tailgate slightly and remove both retaining cables To remove each cable turn it 50 the end faces the front Then push forward so the larger part of the hole is over the bolt Pull the end over the bolt 2 Lift the tailgate at the nght side and pull it out at the left side The tailgate must he about halfway down or the right side will noL come out Reverse the procedure to reinstall Make sure the tailgate 15 Secure Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your keys open your door and set the locks from inside Then get out and close the door Keyless Entry System If vour vehicle has this option you can lock and unlock your doors from up to 30 feet 9 m away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your Keyless Entry System operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 2 6 Should interference to this system occur try this Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary See the instructions on
128. do the following 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press the SET button 3 Within 5 seconds press any two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time The station will return when the same two buttons are pressed again Adjust the Tone Use the levers in the upper middle left corner to set the bass midrange and treble until you get the sound you want The 60 and 250 levers adjust the bass is midrange and 3 5K and 10K control the treble We suggest you start with the center lever IK in the midpoint position then move the others up until you get the amount of bass and treble you like Am St Button The Am St button is just below the SEARCH button Push this when you tune to an AM station that broadcasts in stereo Your STEREO light will come on when you re receiving AM stereo If you push Am 5t and there is no more noise it means the station is weak You ll hear the station better if you don t use Am St Just push the Am St button again to delete stereo AUTO DNR This unit is equipped with an automatic Dynamic Noise Reduction system DNR reduces background hiss on AM and FM radio broadcasts as well as on cassette tapes DNR is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation To Play A Cassette 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
129. don t get too close Time your move so you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane If the way is clear to pass you will have a running start that more than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot e 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 far 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 farther away from you than it really is 4 10 e Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time two lane roads Reconsider before passing the next vehicle Don t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly Even though the brake lamps are not flashing it may be slowing down or starting to turn If you re being passed make it easy for the Following driver to get ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a little to the right Loss of Contr
130. e Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 23 Maintenance Sc hedule 1 93 000 Miles 155 000 km L Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service L 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 or every 6 months whichever occurs first Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 96 000 Miles 160 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission 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 or every 6 months whichever occurs first 1 Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 99 000 Miles 165 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service LJ Lub
131. e 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 fora cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light Freeway Driving Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads But they have their own special rules The most important advice on freeway driving 15 Keep up with traffic and keep to the right Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving Too fast or too slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane At the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traff
132. e are important for your safety and that of your passengers So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control if your trailer will weigh 2 000 pounds 900 kg or less You should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more than 2 000 pounds 900 kg You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls e Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 800 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during the first 500 miles 800 km that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 km h and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads e If you have an automatic transmission you should use DRIVE D or as you need to a lower gear when towing trailer Operating your vehicle in DRIVE D when towing a trailer will minimize heat build up and extend the life of your transmission If you have a manual transmission and you are towing a trailer its better not to use FIFTH 5 gear Just drive in FOURTH 4 gear or
133. e instrument cluster The DRL indicator light is on whenever the ignition is on and the headlight switch and parking brake are off For more details about DRL see Daytime Running Lamps in this section SHIFT Indicator Light This amber SHIFT indicator light 15 at the top of the instrument cluster of vehicles with manual transmissions Shifting when the indicator light is on will help you get the best fuel economy Sec SHIFT Light in this section Headlamp High Beam Indicator Light This blue high beam indicator light 15 above the engine oil temperature gage on the 1nstrument cluster and is on whenever you use your high beam headlamps See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer in this section Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Light 2 64 This light with the green arrows 15 on both sides of the speedometer on the instrument cluster The turn signal indicator will come on whenever vou signal turn or lane change See Turn and Lane Change Signal in this section Gages Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the 2 10 engine coolant temperature If the KURRU 260 engine is too hot It means that your engine coolant has 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 Hot Coolant Can Burn you Badly In Problems On The Road this manua
134. e shift lever out of PARK P Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transmission Models Only Before you get out of your vehicle turn off your engine put your manual transmission in REVERSE K and firmly apply the parking brake If you have four wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever be sure your transfer case is in a drive gear Your vehicle could roll if it isn t If you are parking on a hill or if your vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer see Parking on Hills or Towing a Trailer in the Index Parking Over Things That Burn a Ln CAUTION Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite Don t park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn Engine Exhaust N CAUTION Engine exhaust can kill It contains the gas carbon monoxide CO which you can t see or smell It can cause unconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision e Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road dehris Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle e Drive it only with all the windows down to hlow out any and e Have your vehicle fixed immediately 2 26
135. e work you ll want to get the proper GM 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 Publications in the Index You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record in the Index Z CAUTION You can be injured if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience and the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt NOTICE If you try to do your own service work without knowing enough about it vour vehicle could be damaged Fuel The 8th digit of your vehicle identification number VIN shows the code letter for your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number in the Index Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher With the 4 3L Code W engine use premium unleaded gasoline rated at 9 octane or higher for high power performance when towing a trailer or with a high payload requirement But when operating with a light load as a norma
136. eaker balance SEEK Press the SEEK button to cause the receiver to SEEK the next higher station and stop SCAN Press the SCAN button to hear each station for a few seconds Push it again when you reach the station you want to listen to and the radio will stop scanning SCAN appears in the display A h Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations To set the pushbuttons for up to fourteen favorite stations 7 AM and 7 FM 1 Tune in the desired station Press the SET button SET appears in the display 3 Within 5 seconds press one of the four pushbuttons to store the station Whenever you press that button the preset station will return Repeat these steps for each pushbutton NOTE 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 Then do the following 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press the SET button SET appears in the display momentarily 3 Within 5 seconds press any two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time The station will return when the same two buttons are pressed again TREBLE Slide the TREBLE lever up to increase the treble response If a station 18 weak or noisy slide the TREBLE lever down to reduce the noise BASS Slide the BASS lever up to increase the bass response Adjust the BASS lever to give a pleasing sound to your ear How t
137. ear axles shouldn t be more than either of the GAWRs The total of the axle loads should not more than the GVWR Open your driver s door and look at the door lock pillar for the Certification Tire label to find out your GAWR and GVWR If you ve gone over your weight ratings move or take out some things until all the weights fall below the ratings Of course you should always tie down any loose items when you load your vehicle or camper When you install and load your slide in camper check the manufacturer s instructions If you want more information on curb weights cargo weights cargo weight rating and the correct center of gravity zone for your vehicle your dealer can help you Just ask for a copy of Consumer Information Truck Camper Loading Trailer Hecommendations 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 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab General Motors is aware that some vehicle owners may consider having the pickup box removed and a commercial or recreational body installed However we recommend that conversions of this type not be done to pickups Owners should be aware that as manufactured
138. ear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking For 2 Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY Maintenance Schedule 48 000 Miles 80 000 km LJ Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service O 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 or every 6 months whichever occurs first 1 Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 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 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 vou do not use vour vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing Ma
139. ed if the vehicles roll Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle Put an automatic transmission in PARK P or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL N If you have a four wheel drive vehicle with a manual transfer case shift lever be sure the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off all lights that aren t needed and radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged repair wouldn t be covered by your warranty 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery N CAUTION 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 the Delco Freedom battery installed in every new GM vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you don t explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could
140. edal springs or every 6 months whichever occurs first Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information ACTUAL MILEAGE 69 000 Miles 115 000 km 1 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission 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 or every 6 months whichever occurs first Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE Maintenance Schedule 72 000 Miles 120 000 km L Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission 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 or every 6 months whichever occurs first 1 Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 75 000
141. ehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index To start your 4 3 Liter Code W engine 1 7 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 NOTICE Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage vour starter motor If it doesn t start right away hold your key in START If it doesn t start in 10 seconds push the accelerator pedal all the way down for 5 seconds or until it starts If your engine still won t start wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down and do it all again When the engine starts let go of the key and the accelerator pedal ra Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories vou could change the way the fuel injection system operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If vou drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your en
142. engine is warm the level should be up to FULL HOT or a little higher To Add Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper mix at coolant recovery tank Z CAUTION Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot Add coolant mix at the recovery tank but be careful not to spill rt CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE Your radiator cap is a 15 psi 105 kPa pressure type cap and must he tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck 6 23 When you replace your radiator pressure cap GM cap is recommended See Service Replacement Part and Filter Recommendations in the Index Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches preset temperature When you
143. ent Part and Filter CIRCUITS PROTECTED Windshield Washer Windshield Wiper Motor DRAC Anti Lock Braking System Cruise Control Electric Shift Transfer Case Crank Signal Fog Lamp Relay Fog Lamps Air Bag Module 4L60E Automatic Transmission PRNDL Power Recommendations Engine VIN 2 2L 4 4 31 7 Oil Filter 47 PF52 Air Cleaner AI163C 773 Filter PCV Valve CV900C CV789C Spark Plugs 2457 4912 CR43TSM Fuel Filter GF48 1 GF481 Radiator Cap 27 RC27 Use copper cored resistor type spark plugs 4 3L W PF52 A II63C CVT7AC CRA3TSM GF481 RC27 Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your GM dealer For additional information see your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity TYPE QUANTITY R 134a 30 oz 85 kg or 2 0 Ibs 91 kg quantities are approximate NOTICE R 134a refrigerant is not compatible with R 12 refrigerant in an air conditioning system R 12 in an R 134a system will cause compressor failure refrigerant oil sludge or poor air conditioning system performance 6 7U Maintenance Schedule Section IMPORTANT KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle Yo
144. enter Seat Position Except 60 40 sols Bench Seat 1 28 Jump Extended Cab oos m m 1 30 Larger Chit yb Pas ea 1 32 Right Front Seat Position 006444444 sotisa e ee bee rnm nnn 1 30 OP E EAN Fee 1 27 Childmt cnr edm aar a ee Pee 1 25 Cleaning ater p aia a de RON 6 51 corru oua basque dante 1 10 ace es eons tse a oe PE CES EC CE 1 22 1 23 Lap Shoulder Belt nore pare p AERA ced a EE E rax 1 10 Proper PEE UTR RCRUEC EA UE d 1 10 CAMPO A dei i n eer RO RES TNR a Te KI 1 9 Rear Seat Passengers Extended Cab Jump Seats 1 23 Reminder Light See Lights Replacing Seat and Restraint Parts After 1 35 Right Front Passenger 1 22 Use During Pregnancy 0 1 21 Why Safety Bolts Work Ve ak Ft He cru 1 7 Safety Chains See Towing a Trailer safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to Canada 8 5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 8 5 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States 8A Safety Wamings and Symbols EXE d iv Scheduled Maintenance Services Maintenance Reco
145. eople Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers Won t be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I m wearing a safety belt You could be whether you re wearing a safety belt or not But you can unbuckle a safety belt even if you re upside down 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 Q Why don t they just put in air bags so people won t have to wear safety belts Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in more of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions If i m a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts You may be an excellent driver but if you re in an accident even one that isn t your fault you and your passengers can be hurt Being a good driver doesn t protect you fram things beyond your control such as bad drivers Most accidents occur within 23 miles 40 km of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone How to
146. eplace the front park turn signal lamps X 6 33 Keach under the humper and behind the parking turn signal lamp assembly Push the tab on the socket turn the socket counterclockwise and pull 3 Holding the base of the bulb pull the bulb straight out of the socket 4 Push the new bulb into the socket until it clicks 5 Put the socket back into the parking turn signal lamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks in place Rear Lamps 1 Open the tailgate Remove the screws from the lamp assembly near the tailgate latch Pull out the assembly 3 Pull the assembly away from the pickup side panel 4 Turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it Push the tab in while you tum the socket 6 34 uA Pull the bulb out 6 Push the new bulb into the socket Put the socket into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise until it locks in place 8 Replace the assembly Install and tighten the screws 9 Close the tailgate Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL E Remove the CHMSL lens retaining screws 2 Remove the CHMSL lens 3 Remove the CHMSL bulb 4 Install the new CHMSL bulb 5 Replace the CHMSL lens Install and tighten the screws 6 35 Other Maintenance Items Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement NOTICE Use care when removing or installing a blade assembly Accidental bumping ca
147. er checking the transmission fluid HOT A COLD check is used only as a reference If the fluid level is law add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check It doesn t take much fluid generally less than a pint Don t overfill We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transmission Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON II is not covered by your new vehicle warranty After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is changed However the fluid in your manual transmission doesn t require changing How to Check Because this operation can be little difficult you may choose to have this done at your GM dealership Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage vour transmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid Check the fluid level only when you
148. er cylinder that sends fluid to the rear brakes But don t use copper tubing for this If you do it will bend and finally break off Use steel hrake tubing Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before you start check the trailer hitch and platform and attachments safety chains electrical connector lights tires and mirror adjustment If the trailer has electric brakes start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lights and any trailer brakes are still working 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 situations that 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 r
149. ering and acceleration overwhelm those places where the tires meet the road and make you lose control What should you do if this ever happens Ease up on the brake or accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want it to go and slow down Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions Under less favorable conditions you ll want to go slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in vour lane or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you can t there isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes but unless you have four wheel anti lock not enough to lock your front wheels It is better to remove as muc
150. esn t toss things around N CAUTION Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the seathacks can be thrown forward during a sudden stop You or your passengers could be injured Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain You or your passengers can he struck hy flying objects Secure the cargo properly Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle s center of gravity making it more likely to roll over You can be seriously or fatally injured if the vehicle rolls over Put heavy loads inside the cargo area not on the roof Keep cargo in the cargo area as far forward and low as possible You ll find other important information in this manual See Vehicle Loading Luggage Carrier and Tires in the Index Traveling to Remote Areas Tt makes sense to plan 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 Try to learn of any blocked or closed roads It s also good idea to travel with at least one other vehicle If something happens to one of them the other can help quickly Does your vehicle have a winch If so be sure to read the winch instructions In a remote area a winch can be handy if you get stuck But you ll want to know how to use it properly 4 13 Getting Familiar with Off Road Driving It
151. essures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than a mile 6 40 Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation you can get Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Also check the tire pressure of the spare tire How to Check Use good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure Simply looking at the tires will not tell you the pressure especially if you have radial tires which may look properly inflated even if they re underinflated If your tires have valve caps be sure to put them back on They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be inspected every 6 000 to 8 000 miles 10 000 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 The purpose of regular rotat
152. et moving poor steering and difficult braking can cause you to slide out of control N CAUTION Driving on frozen lakes ponds or rivers can be dangerous Underwater springs currents under the ice or sudden thaws can weaken the ice Your vehicle could fall through the ice and you and your passengers could drown Drive your vehicle on safe surfaces only Driving In Water Light rain causes no special off road driving problems But heavy rain can mean flash flooding and flood waters demand extreme caution Find out how deep the water is before you drive through it If it s deep enough to cover your wheel hubs axles or exhaust pipe don t try it you probably won t get through Also water that deep can damage your axle and other vehicle parts If the water isn t too deep then drive through it slowly At fast speeds water splashes on your ignition system and vour vehicle can stall Stalling can also occur if 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 vou longer to stop N CAUTION Driving through rushing water can be dangerous Deep water can sweep vour vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown If it s only inches deep it can still wash away the ground from under your tires and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over Don t drive
153. et the the indicator The radio will display to show the clean feature has been reset Your Delco system may be able to receive C QUAM stereo broadcasts Many AM stations around the country use C QUAM to produce stereo though some do not C QUAM is a registered trademark of Motorola Inc If your Delco system can get C QUAM signals your STEREO light will come on when you are receiving stereo How to Operate Your ETR Stereo Audio Compact Disc CD System ROM FEW ats FAN HAND This part tells you how your ETR stereo system works Upper Knob PWR VOL The upper knob has two functions Turn it to turn the system on and off when the ignition is on Turn it to control the volume Volume will be displayed briefly unless Left Right speaker control Rear Front speaker control BASS or TREB are adjusted Lef Right Speaker Control The control ring behind the upper knob allows you to balance the sound between the left and right speakers Balance will be displayed briefly when using this control Lower Knob TUNE BAND The lower knob has two functions Turn it to tune in radio stations Press it to change between the AM and FM bands Rear Front Speaker Control The control ring behind the lower knob fades the sound between your rear and front speakers Fade levels will be briefly displayed SEEK Press the SEER J button to cause the receiver
154. eturn to your lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns NOTICE Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance 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 turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift
155. even wet grass can cause your tires to slip sideways downhill If the vehicle slips sideways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse If you drive across a rock with the uphill wheels or if the downhill wheels drop into a rut or depression your vehicle can tilt even more For reasons like these you need to decide carefully whether to try to drive across an incline Just because the trail goes across the incline doesn t mean you have to drive it The last vehicle to try it might have rolled over Z CAUTION Driving across an incline that s too steep will make your vehicle roll over You could be seriously injured or killed If you have any doubt about the steepness of the incline don t drive across it Find another route instead FF What if I m driving across an incline that s not too steep but I hit some loose gravel and start to slide downhill What should I do 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 Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you re crossing an incline be sure you and your passengers get out on the uphill side even if the door there is harder to open
156. f 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 When you put the cap back on turn it to the right until you hear a clicking noise NOTICE If vou need a new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit or have proper venting and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged 6 5 Checking Things Under the Hood To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle on the lower driver s 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 will have an underhood light that comes on when lift the hood 6 h6 Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plasti
157. for vou You may feel the brakes vibrate or vou may notice some noise but this 1s normal On vehicles with four wheel drive your anti lock brakes work at all times whether you are in two wheel drive or four wheel drive To Use Rear Wheel Anti Lock Use rear wheel anti lock like regular brakes You may feel the brakes vibrate or you may notice some noise outside your vehicle but this is normal Let anti lock work for you but remember Your front wheels can still stop rolling If that happens release enough pressure on the brakes to get the wheels rolling again so that you can steer Braking in Emergencies At some time nearly every driver gets into a situation that requires hard braking The four wheel anti lock system lets you steer and brake at the same time If you have the rear wheel anti lock braking system your front wheels can stop rolling when you brake very hard Once they do the vehicle can t respond to your steering Momentum will carry it in whatever direction it was headed when the front wheels stopped rolling That could be off the road into the very thing you were trying to avoid or into traffic So unless you have four wheel anti lock use squeeze braking technique This will give you maximum braking while maintaining steering control You do this by pushing on the brake pedal with steadily increasing pressure When you do it will help maintain steering control In many emergencies steering can help you mo
158. gged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The 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 Certification Tire 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 That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance handling speed rating traction ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle If your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires 6 43 N CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all four wheels Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safet
159. ght Schedule First you ll need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle Here s how to decide which schedule to follow Schedule Definition Follow Maintenance Schedule if any one of these is true for your vehicle Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles 8 to 16 km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent driving in stop and go traffic You operate your vehicle in dusty areas or off road frequently You frequently tow trailer Schedule I should also be followed if the vehicle is used for delivery service police taxi or other commercial application Schedule Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km or 3 Months Engine Oil and Filter Change Chassis Lubrication Drive Axle Service At 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Then Every 12 000 Miles 25 000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Inspection if driving in dusty conditions Front Wheel Bearing Repack or at each brake relining 2WD Only Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Spark Plug Replacement Except 2 2L Code 4 engine Fuel Filter Replacement Cooling System Service or every 24 months Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transmission Service severe conditions Every 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Spark Plug Wire Inspection Engine
160. gine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the proper oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil in Canada GM Engine Oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your 01 Your GM dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is true for you Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles 8 to 16 km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent driving in stop and go traffic You operate your vehicle in dusty areas or off road frequently You frequently tow a trailer If any one of these is true for your vehicle then you need to change your oil and filter every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever comes first If none of them is true change the oil and filter every 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months whichever comes first 6 11 Four Wheel Drive Remote Oil Filter If your vehicle has four wheel drive you will have a remote oil filter There is special access door in the steering linkage shield assembly located under the radiator support Twist the screw to lock or unlock the door Engine Coolant Heater An engine coolant heater can a big help if you have to park outside in ve
161. gine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly 2 2 Liter 1 Engine coolant heater cord cap 2 Engine coolant heater cord clip 2 15 4 3 Liter A Engine coolant heater cord strap Engine coolant heater cord cap 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 To use the coolant heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord 3 Plug it into normal grounded 110 volt outlet N CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps NOTICE 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 weather
162. h as a cap or camper is installed a wire labeled Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL feed is provided along the left rear frame This wire should be used to install a CHMSL tn the cap or camper Trailer Wiring Harness Your vehicle may have either a 5 wire or 7 wire harness The 5 wire harness is stored under your vehicle along the left rear frame crossmember The harness has no connector and you should have a qualified service person wire your harness for you Be sure you leave it loose enough so the wiring doesn t bend or break but not so loose that it drags on the ground Store the harness in its original place Wrap the harness together and tie it neatly so it won t be damaged The 7 wire is stored under your vehicle along the rear frame crossmember This harness has a 30 Amp in line fused battery feed wire and no connector and should be wired by a qualified service person Attach the harness to the trailer then tape or strap it to your vehicle s frame rail Be sure you leave it loose enough so the wiring doesn t bend or break but not so loose that it drags on the ground Store the harness in its original place Wrap the harness together and tie it neatly so it won t be damaged The fuse for trailer wiring is in line and located in left front side panel electrical block Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems Section In this section you ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems
163. h speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand But you have to act fast steer quickly and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly 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 If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement You can turn the steering wheel up to 1 4 turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway 1 Edge of Road surface 2 Slow Down 3 Left Approx Quarter Turn 4 Recover 4 9 Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again
164. h to the close out panel The close out panel will not support a hitch 4 45 Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig And never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1 000 pounds 450 kg loaded then it needs its own brakes and they must be adequate Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintain them properly Your trailer brakes system can tap into vehicle s hydraulic hrake system except Don t tap into your vehicle s brake svstem if the trailer s brake system will use more than 0 02 cubic inch 0 3ec of fluid from your vehicle s master cylinder If it does both braking systems won t work well You could even lose your brakes Will the trailer parts take 3 000 psi 20 650 kPa of pressure If not the trailer brake system must not be used with your vehicle If everything checks out this far then make the brake fluid tap at the port on the mast
165. he plastic wing nut counterclockwise Remove the jack cover To remove the wheel blocks jack and wheel wrench turn the wing nut counterclockwise Pull the wheel blocks jack and wheel wrench off Jack Storage Cover Hub Cap Removal Tool on some 4 Hub Cap Removal Tool on some models models 2 Cover Extended Cab 5 Bolt 3 Cover Standard Cab NOTE Restore cover and hub cap removal tool if provided Jacking Equipment 1 Wheel Wrench 6 Wheel Blocks 2 Bracket 7 Nut 3 Jacking Instructions Tag Roll 8 Rubber Band and place tag behind the bracket after the tools are installed 4 Bolt Location Standard 9 Jack Position ZR2 5 Bolt Location ZR2 10 Jack Position Standard Spare Tire Your spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle 5 22 To Remove the Underbody Mounted Spare Tire NOTICE Never remove or restow a tire from to a stowage position under the vehicle while the vehicle is supported by a jack Always tighten the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle when restowing Insert the chisel end of the wheel wrench on an angle into the hole in the rear bumper Be sure the chisel end of the wheel wrench connects into the hoist shaft 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
166. he vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Move the lever under the front of the seat towards 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 Move the lever under the front of the seat up to unlock it Slide the seat to where vou want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place If you have this feature there will be a knob on the outside of the driver and passenger bucket seats Turn the top of the knob forward to increase lumbar support or rearward to decrease lumbar support Reclining Front Seatbacks Bucket Seats or 60 40 Bench To adjust the seatback lift the lever on the outer side of the seat 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 N CAUTION Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle up your safety belts can t do their job when you re reclined like this The shoulder belt can t do its job beca
167. heduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Lubricant If the level 1s below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant If the differential is at operating temperature warm add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole If the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1 2 inch 12 mm below the filler plug hole 6 20 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 following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating in the Index The proper coolant for your vehicle will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 262 F 128 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights and gages work as they should What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half antifreeze that meets GM Specification 6038 M or GM Specification 6043 M with the 2 2L LN2 Code 4 engine which won t damage aluminum parts You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 6038 M or GM Specification 6043 M with the 2 2L LN2 Code 4 engine Use GM Coolant Suppleme
168. hicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly Z CAUTION The brake wear warning sound means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well That could lead to an accident When you hear the brake wear warning sound have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair 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 brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing When you have the front brakes replaced have the rear brakes inspected too Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets 6 28 Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop your disc brakes adjust for wear If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal your rear drum brakes may need adjustment Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is comple
169. hicle that you choose Don t let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt 1 34 Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure all your belts buckles latch plates retractors anchorages and reminder systems are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged restraint system parts If you see anything that might keep restraint system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Replacing Seat and 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 belts cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn t being used at the time of the collision Before replacing any safety belt see your dealer for the correct part number You ll need the model year and model number for your vehicle The model year is on vour title and registration And you can find the model number on the Certification Tire label of your vehicle See Certification Tire Label in
170. hind you If your vehicle has optional map lamps they will automatically come on for approximately 20 seconds when either front door is opened or unlocked with the Keyless Entry system if so equipped or until the ignition is turned to RUN or ACC The lights will also stay on for approximately 15 seconds after you exit the vehicle They will also stay on for 15 seconds when the interior light switch on the dash is turned on then off while the ignition is off 2 46 You can also turn the map lamps on and off by pressing the switch near each light Adjust your outside mirrors so YOu just see the side of your vehicle Some mirrors are manually adjustable and some mirrors come with an aptional remote control adjustment switch Find the switch on the driver s door armrest Turn the knob in the switch to L or R to choose the mirror then press the arrows on the outside switch ring to adjust the mirror If you have the manually adjustable mirror you can fold it before entering a carwash To fold pull the mirrors in towards the vehicle Push the mirrors back out when finished bI Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface 15 curved so you can see more from the driver s secat N CAUTION convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could
171. hose places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very careful What s the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Accelerate gently Try not 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 ability to make a hard stop 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 e Allow greater following distance on any slippery road e Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass
172. ic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn signal Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow 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 stop and back up Drive on to the next exit The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quite sharply The exit speed is usually posted Reduce your speed according to your speedometer not to vour sense of motion After driving for any distance at higher speeds you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you re ready Try to well rested If you must start when you re not fresh such as after a day s work don t plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in GM de
173. ical 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 Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster Washing with water is all that is usually needed However you may use GM Chrome Polish on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damaging protective trim never use auto or chrome polish steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum A coating of wax rubbed to high polish is recommended for all bright metal parts Aluminum Wheels If So Equipped Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals chrome polish abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage this coating After rinsing thoroughly a wax may be applied NOTICE If you have aluminum wheels don t use an automatic vehicle wash that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes These brushes can take the protective coating off your aluminum wheels Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from painted surfaces Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and req
174. ice O Replace spark plugs except 2 2L Code 4 engine An Emission Control Service Continued 7 17 Continued O Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service t Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service 1 Replace air cleaner filter Replace filter more often under dusty conditions Emission Control Service C Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service 7 ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 63 000 Miles 105 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service C 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 or every 6 months whichever occurs first L Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY __ 7 18 Maintenance Schedule 66 000 Miles 110 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission 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 p
175. ife We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Drive axle service 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 Standard Differential Check fluid level and add fluid as needed at every oil change If driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer drain fluid and refill every 15 000 miles 25 000 km More frequent lubrication may be required for heavy duty or off road use Maintenance Schedule m 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first Emission 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 or every 6 months whichever occurs first Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 6 000 Miles 10 000 km L Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service LJ Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage park
176. ight while you turn the key hard But turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service Key Release Button The key cannot be removed from the ignition of manual transmission vehicles unless the key release button is used To Remove the Key On manual transmission vehicles turn the key to the LOCK position while pressing the key release button down at the same time Pull the key straight out automatic transmission vehicles turn the key to LOCK and pull it 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 See Vehicle Identification Number in the Index Follow the proper steps to start the engine Automatic transmission Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL only NOTICE Don t try to shift to PARK P if your vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the transmission Shift to PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped Manual transmission The gear selector should be in neutral Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine Your vehicle won t star
177. ignal a turn or a lane change if the arrows don t flash but just stay on a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn sienal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the green arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse see Fuses in the Index and for burned out bulbs If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lights a different turn signal flasher is used 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 lights regularly to make sure they are working 2 35 ar ee Headlamp High Low Beam 7 PUSH OO pa 9 tary DELAY mE aaa ear Windshield Wipers To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high to low pull the multifunction lever all the way toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this blue indicator light on the instrument panel also will be on You control the windshield wipers turning the band with the wiper symbol on it For a single wiping cycle turn the band to MIST Hold it there until the wipers start then let go The wipers will stop after one wipe If you want more wipes hold the band on MIST longer 2 36 You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Turn the band to
178. in the sequential 1 2 3 order will appear in the display while using this control To return to normal sequence press RDM again REV Press and hold the REV button to quickly return to a favorite passage Release it to display ihe passage The counter reading will be displayed while using this control FWD Press and hold the FWD button to advance quickly within a track Release it to resume playing Watch the display to stop at a specific passage SCAN Press SCAN to sample each track for approximately 10 seconds Scanning will continue until the RDM SCAN or any other motion button is pressed again PREV Hold the PREV 4 SEEK button or press it more than once and the disc will return to previous tracks NEXT Press NEXT SEEK J to hear the next track now instead of waiting until the present track is finished If you hold this button or press it more than once the disc will advance further ST PL Press ST PL Stop Play to make the disc stop and the radio play Press ST PL again to restart the disc at the point where it stopped Press PWR or turn the ignition key off to stop the disc player The disc stays in the player and will resume playing at the point where it stopped Press EJCT to eject the disc and make the radio play The disc will start at track when you reinsert it Anti Theft Feature Delco LOC II is an Anti Theft feature for the compact disc player It can be used or ignored If igno
179. ing brake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs or every 6 months whichever occurs first Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking L Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information 9 000 Miles 15 000 km 1 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Contre Service L 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 or every 6 months whichever occurs first 1 Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 12 000 Miles 20 000 km Change engine 011 and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission 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 or every 6 months whichever occurs first Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking
180. into 4LO your transmission indicator switch may require adjustment With your transmission in NEUTRAL press and release the 4LO switch While the amber 41 0 indicator light is flashing shift your transmission into PARK P Wait until the 4LO indicator light goes solid amber before shifting your transmission into gear This will get you into 4LO but you should take your vehicle in for service so normal operation can be restored To shift from 4LO to 4HI Your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph 4 8 km h with the transmission in NEUTRAL N or the clutch pedal depressed The preferred method for shifting out of ALO is to have your vehicle slowly moving 1 to 2 mph 1 6 to 3 2 km h Press and release the switch You must wait for the 4HI indicator light to stop flashing and go solid amber before shifting your transmission into gear or releasing the clutch pedal If the 4HI switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and or moving the AHI indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but not complete the shift unless the vehicle 1s below 3 mph 4 8 km h and the transmission is in NEUTRAL or the clutch pedal depressed On automatic transmission equipped vehicles If your transfer case does not shift into 4HI your transmission indicator switch may require adjustment With your transmission in NEUTRAL press and release the 4HI switch While the 4HI indicator light is flashing shift your transmission into
181. ion is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals When rotating your FRT FRT tires always use one i i i of the correct rotation patterns shown here After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Certification Tire label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index Z CAUTION Kust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if vou need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index 6 42 When it s Time for New Tires Tread Wear Indicators One way to tell when it s time for new tires Is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire 1f You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or sna
182. it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision Ata BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having a collision is twelve times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chance is twenty five times greater 4 3 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up TIl 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 react quickly enough to avoid the collision There s something else about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger js in a crash that perso
183. ith your dealer first Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn t be covered by your warranty Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems Headlamps The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch An electrical overload will cause the lights to go on and off or in some cases to remain off f this happens have your headlamp wiring checked nght away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem and not snow cle be sure to get it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load 15 too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed Trailer Wiring Harness The optional seven
184. ittle more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank e The gage moves a little when vou turn a corner or speed up The gage doesn t go hack to empty when you turn off the ignition For your fuel tank capacity see the Index under Fluid Capacities 4 66 Voltmeter Gage When your engine is not running but the ignition is on in the RUN position this gage shows your battery s state of charge in DC 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 operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an extended period This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle As engine speeds are increased this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone If you must drive turn off all unnecessary accessories Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL Feed Wire Your vehicle includes a Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL located above the rear window If equipment suc
185. iversal joints brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs or every 6 months whichever occurs first L Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 90 000 Miles 150 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission 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 or every 6 months whichever occurs first Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking For 2 Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel m id L bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months 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 Replace spark plugs except 2 2L Code 4 engine An Emission Control Service Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service Replace air cleaner filter Replace filter more often under dusty conditions An Emission Control Servic
186. just ease off the brakes and steer to keep the front of the vehicle pointing straight downhill 4 19 gt Am I likely to stall when going downhill It s much more likely to happen going uphill But if it happens going downhill here s what to do Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes Apply the parking brake Shift to PARK P or to Neutral with the manual transmission and while still braking restart the engine Shift back to a low gear release the parking brake and drive straight down If the engine won t start get out and get help Driving Across 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 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 But when you drive across an incline the much more narrow track width the distance between the left and right wheels may not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over Also driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels This could cause a downhill slide or a rollover Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive across a hill Loose gravel muddy spots or
187. k of the manual It s an alphabetical list of all that s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the gray caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t vou or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this book you will find these notices NOTICE These mean that there is something that could damage your vehicle In the notice area we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would 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 When vou read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use yellow for cautions blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your
188. l Engine Coolant Coolant Supplement Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Clutch System Power Steering System Manual Transmission 2 2L Engine Manual Transmission 4 31 Engine Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders FLUID LUBRICANT Engine oil with the American Pe traleum Institute Certified For Gas oline Engines Starburst symbol of the proper viscosity To detenmine the preferred viscosity for your ve hicle s engine see Engine Oil in the Index Mixture of water and a good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze con forming to GM Specification 6038 M 4 3L or GM Specifica 6043 2 2L GM Part No 3634621 or equivalent with a complete flush and refill Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 1052535 or equiva lent DOT 3 brake fluid Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM Part 12345347 or equivalent GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No 1050017 or equivalent con forming to GM Specification 998312010 DEXRON III Automatic Trans mission Fluid Synchromesh Transmission Fluid GM Part No 12345349 or equiva lent DEXRON III Automatic Trans mission Fluid Lubricate with Multi Purpose Lu bricant GM Part No 12345120 or synthetic SAE 5W 30 engine oil USAGE Chassis Lubrication Front Wheel Bearings Differential Standard Front and Rear Axle Differential Locking Transfer Case Column Shift Windshield Washer Solvent Transfer Case Shift Lever P
189. l condition you may use middle grade or regular unleaded easolines The gasoline you use should meet specifications ASTM D48 14 in the United States and CGSB 3 5 92 in Canada These fuels should have the proper additives so you should not have to add anything to the fuel In the United States and Canada its easy to be sure you get the right kind of gasoline unleaded You ll see UNLEADED right on the pump And only unleaded nozzles will fit into your vehicle s filler neck Be sure the posted octane is at least 9 for premium 89 for middle grade and 87 for regular If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy 6 2 knocking noise when you drive If it s bad enough it can damage your engine If you re using fuel rated at 91 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don t worry if you hear little pinging noise when you re accelerating or driving up a hill That s normal and you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of it It s the heavy constant knock that means you have a problem What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen oxygenates such as MTBE or alcohol MTBE is methyl tertiary butyl ether Fuel that is no more than 15 MTBE is fine for your vehicle Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol Properly blended fuel that is no more than 10 ethanol is fine for your vehicle Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol NOTICE Fuel that is more than 5
190. l explains what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Oil Pressure Gage The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi pounds per square inch when the engine is running Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa kilopasca 8 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 2 6 N CAUTION Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Fuel Gage The fuel gage tells vou about how much fuel you have remaining when the ignition is on When the gage first indicates empty vou still have a little fuel left but you should get more fuel Here are four things that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gage At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full e ttakes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a l
191. l 1 800 268 6800 for emergency services Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet Geo offers Courtesy Transportation for customers needing warranty service Courtesy Transportation will be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by the BUMPER TO BUMPER New Vehicle Limited Warranty to retail purchasers of 1995 Chevrolet Geo passenger car and light duty trucks please see your selling dealer for details COURTESY TRANSPORTATION INCLUDES One way SHUTTLE RIDE for any warranty repair completed during the same day Upto 30 maximum daily VEHICLE RENTAL allowance for any overnight warranty repair up to 5 day OR Up 10 30 maximum daily CAB BUS or OTHER transportation allowance in lieu of rental for any overnight warranty repair up to 5 day OR Upto 10 daily FUEL allowance for rides provided by another person 1 e friend neighbor etc in lieu of rental for any overnight warranty repair up to 5 days Note All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by your Chevrolet Geo dealership service management Claim amounts should reflect all actual costs The Chevrolet Geo Courtesy Transportation Program is not part of the BUMPER TO BUMPER New Vehicle Limited Warranty Chevrolet Geo reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Courtesy Transportation Program at any time without notification For additional program details contact your Chevrolet Geo dealer In Canada please consult your GM dea
192. lap a aa al aTa IOa fal aala oa a Ca 6 56 Arbitration Program See Better Business Bureau Mediation Yo 3 5 Stereo Audio Compact Disc CE System i lisse eus 3 13 AM FM Stereo Audio System 3 6 Stereo Audio Cassette Sy MA ois oe ree teas eee ee Cae 3 7 Stereo Audio Cassette System with Equalizer 3 10 Care of Your Cassette Player and 3 18 Cape et Compaet DIRCR caen scan n tom tom nomeo oos ee e enr PN Delco LOC II Anti Theft Feature 4 15 Understanding Radio Reception 3 17 Automatic Transmission See Transmission Axle PUE LIV DSL CRUCE Te RST ERU 6 20 2 22 oe sees pe ee eR ar EAE E 6 19 B Batty gary Iu d Lu RES Wards i saa Wine 6 29 Belts See Safety Belts Better Business Bureau CGU qe 8 3 Blizzard See Driving lf You re Caught in a Blizzard Brakes cvallis P Fe 8 Oy Me spa SS 6 29 eR Ape a FSI eI ecd eor tib EN ES oed 4 5 Anti Lock Warning Light See To Check Brake Fluid SANARE 6 27 Master Cylinder
193. le the emission controls won t work as well your fuel economy won t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty If Your Vehicle is Equipped with OBD Il Certain vehicles with 4 3 liter engines are equipped with a new emission diagnostic system You can tell whether your vehicle has this system by reading your tune up label located under the hood If the label says OBD II on it the following instructions apply 2 60 Malfunction Indicator Lamp SERVICE ENGINE SOON Light Your vehicle is equipped with an onboard computer which monitors operation of the emission control system This system is called OBD On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate when service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent which may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light should come on as a check to show you it is working when the ignition is on and the engine is not running This light will also come during a malfunction in one of two ways e Light on steady indicates a system malfunction has been de
194. lems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door The air bag is designed to inflate only once After it inflates you ll need some new parts for your air bag system If you don t get them the air bag system won t be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include the air bag module and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts 1 19 Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the sensors are activated and driver s safety belt usage at deployment Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system Improper service can mean that your air bag system won t work properly See your dealer for service NOTICE If vou damage the cover for the driver s air bag it may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag module Do not open or break the air bag cover Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle The air bag 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 infl
195. ler for information on courtesy transportation The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with quality and priority service When roadside services are required our advisors will explain any payment obligations that may be incurred for utilizing outside services For prompt assistance when calling please have the following information available to give to the advisor Vehicle Identification Number License plate number Vehicle color Vehicle location Telephone number where you can be reached Vehicle mileage Description of the problem Service and Owner Publications Service manuals service bulletins owner s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and many past model General Motors vehicles Toll free telephone numbers for ordering information United States 1 800 551 4123 1 800 665 5539 Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnosis and repair information for all chassis and body systems They may be useful for owners who wish to get a greater understanding of 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 techniciuns Service Bulletins Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly sent to all General Motors dealerships
196. ll not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Drive axle service 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 Standard Differential Check fluid level and add fluid as needed at every engine oil change If driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer drain fluid and refill every 15 000 miles 25 000 km More frequent lubrication may be required for heavy duty or off road use 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service L 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 or every 12 months whichever occurs first Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking L Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE SERVICED BY
197. lly 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 When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires haven t much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road If you can sec reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your low beam headlights not just your parking lights to help make you more visible to others e Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires in the Index 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
198. loor vent and the windshield defroster vents This setting is useful in cool weather when you have fog or ice on the windshield or side windows DEF This setting directs most air through the windshield defroster vents and some through the heater vents This setting 15 useful when you have fog or ice on the windshield Heater Air Conditioning Controls If your vehicle has air conditioning your heater air conditioning controls will look like this Before using your vehicle s air conditioning open the windows to clear the vehicle of hot air The switch with the fan symbol changes the fan speed To increase the fan speed push the switch upward toward HI To decrease the fan speed push the switch downward toward LO The upper knob changes the air temperature Turn the knob clockwise for warmer air Turn the knob counterclockwise for cooler air Lei I3 The lower knob selects the heater or air conditioning function and determines which outlets the air will flow through instrument panel defroster heater etc OFF This setting turns off all heating functions Some outside air will still come out of the heater outlet whenever the vehicle is moving forward MAX Air inside your vehicle is recirculated to maximize your air conditioner s performance and your vehicle s fuel economy This setting cools the air the fastest and should be used to keep unwanted odors and or dust from entering the vehicle NORM A
199. losed air will flaw into the front air inlet grilles through the vehicle and out the rear air exhaust valve Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather turn the blower fan to HI for few moments before driving off This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle You will find air vents in the center and on the sides of your instrument panel You can move the vents to direct the flow of air or close the vents altogether When you close a vent it will increase the flow of air coming out of any vents that are open Audio Systems Your Delco audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure But you will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Setting the Clock Audio Systems without a Compact Disc
200. luid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze in vour windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it is you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes 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 6 26 N CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work
201. m with large racks If you decide you can go down a hill safely then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down and use a low gear This way engine drag can help your brakes and they won t have to do all the work Descend slowly keeping your vehicle under control at all times CAUTION Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade This could cause loss of control and a serious accident Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control Are there some things I should not do when driving down a hill b Yes These are important because if you ignore them you could lose control and have a serious accident When driving downhill avoid turns that 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 You could roll over if you don t drive straight down Never go downhill with the transmission in NEUTRAL or with the clutch pedal depressed in a manual shift This is called free wheeling Your brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fade Unless you have four wheel anti lock Avoid braking so hard that you lock the front wheels when going downhill If your front wheels are locked vou can t steer your vehicle If your wheels lock up during downhill braking you may feel the vehicle starting to slide sideways To regain your direction
202. mall 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 Here are some other things to consider as you approach a hill e 15 there a constant incline or does the hill get sharply steeper in places e 15 there good traction on the hillside or will the surface cause tire slipping e 15 there a straight path up or down the hill so you won t have to make turning maneuvers Are there obstructions on the hill that can block your path boulders trees logs or ruts e What s beyond the hill Is there a cliff an embankment a drop off fence Get out and walk the hill if vou don t know It s the smart way to find out e Is the hill simply too rough Steep hills often have ruts gullies troughs and exposed rocks because they are more susceptible to the effects of erosion Driving Uphill Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill vou need to take some special steps Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel e Geta smooth start up the hill and try to maintain your speed Don t use more power than you need because you don t want your wheels to start spinning or sliding e Try to drive straight up the hill if at all possible If the path twists and turns you might want to find another route Z CAUTION Turning or driving
203. ment Panel 1 Vents 7 Brake Release Handle 2 Instrument Cluster 8 Light Switches 3 Air Conditioner Heater 9 Electronic Transfer Case Option 4 Glove Box 10 Fog Lamp Switch Optional 5 Sound System 11 Ashtray 6 Power Aux Outlets 12 Storage Compartment Optional 6 Cigarette Lighter Instrument 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 2 93 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour mph and kilometers per hour km h MPH Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the U S or kilometers used in Canada Tamper Resistant Odometer Standard Cluster Tachometer Cluster n Your odometer is tamper resistant It will show silver lines between the numbers if someone tries to turn it back You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer Standard Cluster Tachometer Cluster The trip odometer can tell y
204. mer Assistance Representative Your name address home and business telephone numbers Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the left top of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield Dealership name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage e Nature of concern We encourage you to call the toll free number listed previously in order to give your inquiry prompt attention However if you wish to write Chevrolet write to Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 7047 Troy 48007 7047 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and GM Overseas offices When contacting Chevrolet please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealership s facilities equipment and personnel That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have concern Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired TDD To assist customers who have hearing difficulties Chevrolet has installed special TDD Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf equipment at its Customer Assistance Center Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter TTY can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing 800 TDD CHEYV 1 800 833 2438 TDD users in Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 GM P
205. methanol is bad for your vehicle Don t use it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty And even at 55v or less there must be cosolvents and corrosion preventers in this fuel to help avoid these problems Gasolines for Cleaner Air Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system That helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly It s good for your vehicle and you ll be doing your part for cleaner air Many gasolines are now blended with oxygenates General Motors recommends that you use gasolines with these blending materials such as MTBE and ethanol By doing so you can help clean the air especially in those parts of the country that have high carbon monoxide levels In addition some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines These gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions General Motors recommends that you use reformulated gasoline By doing so you can help clean the air especially in those parts of the country that have high ozone levels You should ask vour service station operators if their gasolines contain deposit control additives and oxygenates and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions 6 3 Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in
206. n 5 seconds press one of the four pushbuttons to store the station Whenever you press that button the preset station will return NOTE In addition to the four stations set as above up to three additional stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time Then do the following 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Push the SET button SET appears in the display momentarily 3 Within 5 seconds press any two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time The station will return when the same two buttons are pressed again Repeat these steps for each pair of buttons TREBLE Slide the TREBLE lever up to increase the treble response If the station is weak or noisy slide the TREBLE lever down to reduce the noise BASS Slide the BASS lever up to increase the bass response Adjust the BASS lever to give a pleasing sound to your ear AUTO DNR This unit is equipped with an automatic Dynamic Noise Reduction system DNR reduces background hiss on AM and FM radio broadcasts as well as on cassette tapes DNR is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation To Play A Cassette 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 upper and lower knobs for volume balance and fade just as vou do for the radio A lighted arrow
207. n Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington VA 22203 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 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 complaint Eligibility 1s 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 Chevrolet If this mediation is unsuccessful an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third party arbitrator The arbitrator will make a decision which you may accept or reject If you accept the decision GM will be bound by that decision The entire dispute resolution procedure should ordinarily take about forty days from the time you file a claim until a decision is made Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state run arbitration program or in the courts For further information contact the at 1 8 401 955 5 100 or the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 222 1020 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis
208. n cause the arm to fall back and strike the windshield To Remove the Old Wiper Blade e Lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position Blade Assembly Arm Assembly Locking Tab Pivot Hook Slot Arm Hook Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab Pull down on the blade assembly to release it from the wiper arm hook Gut Iu p 6 36 e 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 To Install the New Wiper Blade e Slide the insert notched end last into the blade claws at end A Plastic caps will be forced off as the insert is fully inserted 1 End A 2 End B 3 Retaining Caps 4 Notch 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 Claw in Notch 2 Correct Installation 3 Incorrect Installation Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly onto the windshield Air Conditioning Every now and then have your dealership check your air conditioning system to be sure it has not lost any cooling ability If you think the system is not working properly have your dealership check it out a
209. n s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if vou drive after drinking Please don t drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you re with a group designate a driver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road Sometimes as when you re driving on snow or ice it s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide That means you can lose control of your vehicle 4 4 Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That s perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of
210. n shift into FIRST GEAR 1 SECOND GEAR 2 Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND GEAR 2 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal THIRD FOURTH AND FIFTH GEARS 3 4 and 5 Shift into THIRD GEAR 3 FOURTH GEAR 4 and FIFTH GEAR 3 the sume way you do for SECOND GEAR 2 Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as vou press the accelerator pedal To Stop Let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal und shift ta NEUTRAL e NEUTRAL Use this position when you start or idle your engine e REVERSE To back up press down the clutch pedal wait about 6 seconds then shift into REVERSE Then let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal NOTICE 5hift to REVERSE K only after vour vehicle is stopped Shifting to REVERSE K while your vehicle is moving could damage your transmission Also use REVERSE along with the parking brake for parking your vehicle SHIFT Light If you have a manual transmission you have an amber SHIFT light This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy It is located at the top of your cluster above your uel gage When this light comes on you can shift to the next higher gear if weather road and traffic conditi
211. n your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how many miles it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel 6 46 Tire Chains NOTICE If your vehicle has P235 75R15 P235 70R15 or 31x10 50R15LT C size tires don t use tire chains they can damage vour vehicle If you have other size tires use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class 8 type chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the drive axle tires four wheel drive vehicles can use chains on both axles and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle be sure to follow the manufacturer s warnings and instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your vehicle Gasoline
212. nd are parking on any hill See Towing a Trailer the Index That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving Shifting Into PARK P Automatic Transmission Models Only CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you have four wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL N your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL N If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 23 na Move the shift lever into PARK P position like this Pull the lever toward you Move the lever up as far as it will go 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 4 Move the key to LOCK 5 Remove the key and take it with you If you can walk away from your vehicle with the key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
213. nd clutch pedal springs or every 12 months whichever occurs first _ Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking O For 2 Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Drain flush and refill cooling systern or every 24 months 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 Continued Maintenance Schedule Il Continued Replace spark plugs except 2 2L Code 4 engine An Emission Contral Service Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 97 500 Miles 162 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission 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 or every 12 months whichever occurs first O Check rea
214. ndicator lights will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and one will stay on If the lights do not come on you should take your vehicle in for service When shifting an indicator light will flash until the shift is completed then remain solidly lit To shift from 2HI to 4HI Press and release the 4HI switch This can be done at any speed and the front axle will lock automatically To shift from 4HI to 2HI Press and release the 2HI switch This can be done at any speed and the front axle will unlock automatically To shift from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO The vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph 4 8 km h with the transmission in NEUTRAL N in vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission or the clutch pedal depressed in vehicles equipped with a manual transmission The preferred method for shifting into 4LO is to have your vehicle slowly moving to 2 mph 1 6 to 3 2 km h Press and release the 4LO switch You must wait for the amber 4L0 indicator light to stop flashing and go solid amber before shifting your transmission into gear or releasing the clutch pedal If the 4LO switch ts pressed when your vehicle is in gear and or moving the amber 4LO indicator light will flash for 30 seconds and not complete the shift unless your vehicle is below 3 mph 4 8 km h and the transmission is in NEUTRAL N or the clutch pedal depressed On automatic transmission equipped vehicles If your transfer case does not shift
215. ner filter for the 4 3L VIN W engine open both clamps and push the rear of the air cleaner back toward the rear of the engine compartment to change the filter While reassembling the air cleaner assembly ensure that the air cleaner cover tabs are fully inserted into the slots in the air cleaner housing On the 4 3L VIN W engine also make certain that the PCW air tube is properly seated in the left hand valve cover Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flame if 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 NOTICE If the air cleaner is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner in place when you re driving Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change your fluid See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choo
216. ners and Drivers About This Manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICLAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux proprietaires canadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en francais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd 1500 Bonhill Rd Mississauga Ontario L5T 1C7 General Motors GM and the GM Emblem Chevrolet and the Chevrolet Emblem and 5 10 are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation iii How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle This 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 good place to look for what you need is the Index in bac
217. nes You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 14 Q what s wrong with this The belt is twisted across the body LN CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 15 To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System SIR This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR system or air bag Your vehicle has an air bag for the driver Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system N CAUTION You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have an air bag Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it The air bag is only a supplemental restraint That is it works with safety belts but doesn t replace them 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 side
218. ning is available by calling 1 8 401 433 3296 Minnesota 1 800 642 6167 Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Stains caused by grease oil butter margarine shoe polish coffee with cream chewing gum cosmetic creams vegetable oils wax crayon tar and asphalt can be removed as follows Carefully scrape off excess stain Follow the solvent type instructions described earlier Shoe polish wax crayon tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle seat fabric They should be removed as soon as possible Be careful because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to spread Non Greasy Stains Stains caused by catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks wine vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water e Ifa stain remains follow the foam type instructions described earlier e Ifan odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a water baking soda solution 1 teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to cup 250 ml of lukewarm water If needed clean lightly with solvent type cleaner Combination Stains Stains caused by candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows e Carefully scrape off excess stain then clean with cool water and allow to dry e stain remains clean it with solvent type cleaner Cleaning
219. no more than 15 seconds between steps l 2 d Turn the ignition on Radio off Press the SET button The display will show OUO Enter the six digits of the code following steps 6 9 above The display will show the numbers as entered Press the BAND knob and the time appears indicating that the disabling sequence was successful If the display indicates SEC the numbers did not match and the unit is still secured Disabling The Theft System 1 Press presets and 4 for 5 seconds with 1 ignition on and radio off The display will show SEC indicating the unit is in the secure mode 2 Press the SET button The display will show OMI 3 Enter the first three digits of the code following steps 6 and 7 of the preceding paragraphs To Lock the System The display will show the numbers as entered 4 Press the BAND knob The radio will display 000 5 Enter the second three digits of the code The display will show the numbers as entered 6 Press the BAND knob If the display shows the disabling sequence was successful The numbers matched the user selected code or the factory back up code and the unit is in the UNSECURED mode If the display shows SEC the disabling sequence was unsuccessful and the numbers did not match either of the codes and the unit will remain in the SECURED mode Understanding Radio Reception stereo will give you the best sound But FM signals will rea
220. normal use the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about two years You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won t work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probably time to change the batteries t3 Your transmitter housing snaps apart for ease in battery replacement To open the housing l Insert a dime between two halves of the transmitter housing near the key ring hole 2 Remove the bottom by twisting the dime 3 Remove and replace the batteries with two Duracell type batteries DL2016 or equivalent positive side down 4 Align and snap together the back and top transmitter housings Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If vou walk away from 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 chime 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
221. nsion ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs or every 12 months whichever occurs first Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking For 2 Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months 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 Emission Control Service Replace spark plugs except 2 2L Code 4 engine An Emission Control Service Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 7 28 Maintenance Schedule 11 37 500 Miles 62 500 km 1 Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission 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 or every 12 months whichever occurs first L Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocit
222. nt Sealer with a complete coolant flush and refill If you use this mixture you don t need to add anything else CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water and a proper antifreeze NOTICE f you use an improper coolant mix your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Some conditions such as air trapped in the cooling system can affect the coolant level in the radiator Check the coolant level when the engine is cold and follow the steps under Adding Coolant for the proper way to add coolant If you have to add coolant more than four times a 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 the system These can be harmful 22 To Check Coolant When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at ADD or a little higher When your
223. nt may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine Delco radio or other systems and even damage them And your vehicle s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly So before adding sound equipment check with your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units Care of Your Cassette Player and Tape A tape player that is not cleaned regularly is subject to reduced sound quality ruining the cassette or damaging the mechanism Tape cassettes that are not properly stored in their plastic cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat may not operate properly and could cause premature failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned with every 50 hours of use to provide optimum performance Your radio may display Cln Clean to indicate that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without re setting the tape clean timer If you notice a reduction in sound quality regardless of when the tape player was last cleaned try playing a different cassette to see if the tape or tape player is at fault If the second cassette results in no improvement in sound quality try cleaning the tape player Proper tape player cleaning should be done with a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette This is a wet type cleaning system that uses cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hu
224. nual transmission fluid doesn t require change ACTUAL MILEAGE _ SERVICED BY Maintenance Schedule 51 000 Miles 85 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission 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 or every 6 months whichever occurs first Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 54 000 Miles 90 000 km LJ Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service O Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides propshait splines universal joints brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs or every 6 months whichever occurs first O Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 16 Maintenance Schedule 57 000 Miles 95 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever
225. o Operate Your ETR AM FM Stereo Audio Cassette System VOL BA TREBLE ia This part tells you how your ETR stereo audio cassette system works Led Upper Knob PWR VOL PROG RCL The upper knob has these five functions Turn it to turn the system on and off Turn it to control the volume Press it to display the time when the ignition is off Press it to change between the clock and the radio station frequency displayed when the radio is on Press it to change sides of a tape when a cassette is playing BAL Balance The control ring behind the upper knob adjusts the lefUright speaker balance Lower Knob TUNE AM FM The lower knob has two functions Turn it to tune in radio stations Press it to change between the AM and FM bands FADE The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts the front rear speaker balance SEEK Press the SEEK button to cause the receiver to SEEK the next higher station and stop SCAN Press the SCAN button to hear each station for a few seconds Push it again when you reach the station you want to listen to and the radio will stop scanning SCAN appears in the display Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations To set the pushbuttons for up to fourteen favorite stations 7 AM and 7 FM 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press the SET button SET appears in the display momentarily 3 Withi
226. off Turn it to control the volume Press it to display the time when the ignition is off Press it to change between the clock and the radio station frequency displayed when the radio is on Press it to change sides of a tape when a cassette is playing BAL Balance The control ring behind the upper knob adjusts the left right speaker balance Lower Knob TUNE AM FM The lower knob has two functions Turn it to tune in radio stations Press it to change between the AM and FM bands FADE The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts the front rear speaker balance SEEK Press the SEEK button to cause the receiver to SEEK the next higher station and stop SCAN Press the SCAN button to hear each station for few seconds Push it again when you reach the station you want to listen to and the radio will stop scanning SCAN appears in the display 3 10 Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations To set the pushbuttons for up to fourteen favorite stations 7 AM and 7 FM 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Push the SET button SET appears in the display for about 5 seconds 3 Within the 5 seconds push one of the four pushbuttons Whenever you press that button the preset station will return NOTE In addition to the four stations set as above up to three additional stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time Then
227. offered with your vehicle Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle Comfort Controls Heater Controls If your vehicle does not have air conditioning your heater controls will look like this Hi D x VET il r 5 The switch with the fan symbol changes the fan speed To increase the fan speed push the switch upward toward HI To decrease the fan speed push the switch downward toward LO The upper knob changes the air temperature Turn the knob clockwise for warmer air Turn the knob counterclockwise for cooler air The lower knob changes the heater function and determines which outlets the air will flow through instrument panel defroster heater etc OFF This setting turns off all heating functions Some outside air will still come out of the heater outlet whenever the vehicle is moving forward VENT Airflow is through the instrument panel vents Set the upper knob to the temperature desired This setting is useful for mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is desired BI LEV Outside air comes in through the heater floor vents and the instrument panel vents This setting is useful in cool weather with bright sunlight HEAT Heated air comes out through the heater floor vents and windshield defroster vents This setting is useful for cold weather BLEND Airflow is divided equally between the heater f
228. ol Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle s three control systems In the braking skid your wheels aren t rolling In the steering or cornering skid too much speed or steering in curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide case your 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 15 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 It is important to slow down on slippery
229. ol Service EJ 1j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 33 000 Miles 55 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission 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 or every 6 months whichever occurs first Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY 36 000 Miles 60 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission 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 or every 6 months whichever occurs first O Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 39 000 Miles 65 000 km 1 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the front
230. ons let you For the best fuel economy accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on 3 51 While you accelerate it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator Ignore the SHIFT light when you downshift Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Only If your vehicle has four wheel drive and 18 equipped with a manual transmission disregard the shift light when the transfer case is in 4LO Locking Rear Axle If you have this feature your rear axle can give you additional traction on snow mud ice sand or gravel t works like a standard axle most of the time but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does the locking feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle Parking Brake To Set the Parking Brake Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come Hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the brake release lever It is located on the bottom driver s side of the instrument panel 2 22 NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are on a hill See Parking on Hills in the Index That section shows how to turn your front wheels If you are towing a trailer a
231. onsole doors and any moving seat hardware Lubricate the hood safety lever pivot and prop rod pivot Part D tells you what to use More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment Starter Switch CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below l 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 The starter should work only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position vour vehicle needs service On manual transmission vehicles put the shift lever in NEUTRAL push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor If the starter works when the clutch isn t pushed all the way down vour vehicle needs service Steering Column Lock While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the key to LOCK in euch shift lever position e With an automatic transmission the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK P e With manual transmission the key should turn to LOC
232. ontrol 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 or every 12 months whichever occurs first L Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED Bv Maintenance Schedule Il 82 500 Miles 137 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission 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 or every 12 months whichever occurs first Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 90 000 Miles 150 000 km C Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first Emission 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 a
233. or apply the brake You could be startled and even lose control So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at Resume Accelerate To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed CHA NUNCA HAN CAUSE E Di OFF ON RIA DELAY 9 Li 1 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Push the button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed 2 40 2 Move the Cruise switch from ON to R A Resume Acceler ate Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to Resume Accelerate Each time you do this your vehicle will go about mph 1 6 km h faster To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control Push in the button at the end of the lever e until you reach the CRUISE re lower speed you want hen release it DFF ON E 6 0 slow down very small amounts push the button for less than half a second Each time you do this you ll go 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the Cruise Control speed you set earlier 41 Using Cruise Con
234. ou 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 follow the steps below to do it safely CAUTION Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn you If you don t follow these steps exactlv some or all of these things can hurt vou a ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it could damage your vehicle even if you have a manual transmission And if you have an automatic transmission it won t start that way To Jump Start Your Vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system NOTICE If the other system isn t a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged 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 ground 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 injur
235. ou how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero Make sure the button 1s completely depressed To set the trip odometer to zero completely push the button near the readout Tachometer X 100 nong m ooo0028 E 1 RPM The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Each tachometer has a different limit depending on the powertrain in your vehicle The tachometer has three areas normal operating range red warning range and red danger range bh uh i Normal operating range shows your engine speed during normal driving conditions For example when the needle points to 2 it means the engine 15 running at 2 000 revolutions per minute rpm The tachometer needle will vary all the time that the engine is running The red warning range tells you that your engine speed is reaching its upper limits Don t drive very long with the tachometer in the red warning range If you have manual transmission shift to a higher gear as soon as possible If you have an automatic transmission lift your foot off of the accelerator pedal If you drive for very long with the tachometer in the red danger range engine damage will result NOTICE Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red range or engine damage will occur The red danger range tells you that your engine speed is at its upper limits You should immediately shift
236. our wheels may need to be rebalanced Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your GM dealer if any of these conditions exist 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 vehicle CAUTION Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make _ you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement NOTICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION Putting a used wheel o
237. plines universal joints brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs or every 6 months whichever occurs first Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 30 000 Miles 50 000 km L rey Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission 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 or every 6 months whichever occurs first Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months 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 For 2 Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel hearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Continued 71 Maintenance Schedule Continued 1 Replace spark plugs except 2 2L Code 4 engine An Emission Control Service Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service Replace air cleaner filter Replace filter more often under dusty conditions An Emission Contr
238. pstick all the way back in when you re through What Kind of Oil to Use Oils of the proper quality for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the Starburst symbol The Starburst symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API and is preferred for use in your gasoline engine If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for vou be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the following chart 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 LOOK HOT FOR THIS WEATHER SYMBOL 7 SAE 10W 30 IF NEITHER SAE 5W 30 NOR SAE 10W 30 SAE SW 30 GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE SAE 30 PREFERRED GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 40 DEGREES F 4 DEGREES C COLD DO NOT USE SAE 10W 40 SAE 20W 50 OR JULI ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED WEATHER 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 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 6 10 NOTICE Use only en
239. r car carrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps If your vehicle has the four wheel drive option a dolly MUST be used under the rear wheels when towing from the front Towing From the Rear Do not tow with sling type equipment or the rear bumper system will be damaged Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps If your vehicle has the four wheel drive option a dolly MUST be used under the front wheels when towing from the rear Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle s instrument panel If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Z CAUTION Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool 5 10 NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would
240. r 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 1 Remove the filler plug 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 is fully seated If the fluid level is low add more fluid as described in the next steps 6 17 How to Add Fluid Here s how to add fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index l Remove the filler plug 2 Add fluid at the filler plug hole Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the bottom of the filler plug hole 3 Install the filler plug Be sure the plug is fully seated Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is self adjusting A slight amount of play 1 4 inch to 1 2 inch in the pedal is normal When to Check and What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the fluid level in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid See Owner Checks and Services and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 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
241. r equivalent Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Multi purpose lubricant meeting Hinges Latch Bolt and Linkage requirements of GM Part No 9985164 Weather Strips Spray A Squeak GM Part No 1052277 Gas Line Gas Line De Icer GM Part No 1051516 See Specifications Chart in the Index for recommended replacement filters valves and spark plugs Part E Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading and who performed the service in the hoxes 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 7 42 Maintenance Record Serviced By Maintenance Performed Data 0001 7 43 _ Maintenance Record Odometer Maintenance Performed Serviced By Reading Date 0001 Customer Assistance Information Section Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects This section includes information on The Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Hearing or Speech Impaired BBB Auto Line Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Reporting Safety Defects Roadside Assistance and
242. r front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY Maintenance Schedule lI 100 000 Miles 166 000 km _1 Replace spark plugs 2 2L Code 4 engine only An Emission Control Service O Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle 15 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 lf vou de not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing Manual transmission fluid doesn t require change DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE Part B Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should he performed the intervals specified to help ensure the safety dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle make sure they are the proper ones as shown in Part D At Each Fuel Fill It is important for vou or a service station attendant to perform these uncderhood checks at each
243. r 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 The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that The child restraint must be secured properly in the center except 60 40 bench seat or right front passenger seat If you have a 60 40 split bench seat you must use the right front passenger seat Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in vour vehicle even when no child is in it Top Strap If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored If you need to have an anchor installed you can ask your GM dealer to put it in for you If you want to install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it 1 27 Securing a Child Restraint the Center Seat 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 See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint a
244. rash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool vour engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a falling rocks area or winding roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving Have your vehicle in good shape for winter Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle Include an ice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time t
245. rd ROTEN EE EIE 7 42 Maintenance Schedule 2 222 2 2 7 6 Maintenance Schedule PI DON ET I MEI 7 26 Periodic Maintenmnee 7 38 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants EEEE ee ee 7 40 Selecting the Right Schedule 1 eee errem 7 4 Using Your Maintenance Schedule 1 3 When Trailer Towing SET Ere CET 4 49 Controls fr a adc doris QUA Easy Entry Seal Extended Cab RIEN TIU a PS pe peer es 1 5 Front Seat Easy Entry Only 222 dI Front Seat Except Easy 1 1 Seats continued Front Seatback Latches NEUE ALIENUS VEO EEUU S Jump Seat Extended Cab Mafia sisse X Y ui Lumbar Adjustment TETTE Reclining Front Seatbacks Bucket Seats or 60 40 Bench Service Bullets aaia eiu khao aln acra kom a E aa AIR ica a Doing Your Own Service Work SNL Ron eases IR POTE CETT TT Pants JCM Label see aant een cee mem ulii creer EE m ERI EY s Fg pees are te Replacement Parts and Filter Recommendations Service Engine Soon Light See Lights Shift Indicator Light See Lights shillmp Into Puk P a vive
246. re than even the very best braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road 4 7 surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels If there s no traction inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction If you ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice you ll understand this The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly apply the brakes Both control systems steering and braking have to do their work where the tires meet the road Unless you have four wheel anti lock brakes adding the hard braking can demand too much of those places You can lose control The same thing can happen if you re steering through sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate Those two control systems ste
247. re the latch catches Horn To sound the horn press anywhere on the pad on the steering wheel 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 highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your e Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator e Headlamp High Low Beam e Windshield Wipers e Windshield Washer Cruise Control Option 3 34 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ee Tr 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 1 1 LR 7 To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete vour lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it As you s
248. red the system plays normally If it is used your player won t be usable if it is ever stolen because it won t turn on The instructions below tell you how to enter a secret code into the system If your car loses battery power for any reason you must unlock the system with the secret code before the radio will turn on To Lock The System me e 05 CM LA 10 11 Write down 6 digit number and keep it in safe place Turn the ignition to the ACC Accessory or RUN position Press the PWR knob to turn the radio off Press the 1 and 4 buttons together Hold them down until shows on the display You are now ready to enter your secret code Don t wait more than 15 seconds between steps Press SET and 000 will appear on the display Press the SEEK f or lt button to make the first number appear Press SCAN to make the next two numbers agree with your code Press BAND and O00 will appear again Now you are ready to enter the last three digits of your code Repeat steps 6 and 7 for the last three digits of your code Press BAND and will appear for 5 seconds and then 000 will appear Repeat steps 6 through 10 This time SEC will appear indicating that the radio 1s secure To Unlock The System After A Power Loss When battery power is reapplied to a secured radio the radio won t turn on and LOC will appear on the display Enter your secret code as follows Pause
249. replace your thermostat an thermostat is recommended Power 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 at the FULL COLD mark Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired What to Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index NOTICE When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating vour vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the tank is full 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 f
250. ricate 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 or every 6 months whichever occurs first Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Replace spark plugs 2 2L Code 4 engine only An Emission Control Service 1 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 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 vou de not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing Manual transmission fluid doesn t require change DATE SERVICED BY Maintenance Schedule Il 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 Tuam cM MM A a Y P 7H m r n M Footnotes T The California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item wi
251. rio LIH oc Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program To enhance Chevrolet s strong commitment to customer satisfaction Chevrolet is excited to provide the services of the Chevrolet Geo Roadside Assistance Center 24 Hour Roadside Assistance Number Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year by calling 1 800 CHEV USA 1 800 243 8872 The call is toll free and warranty repairs are covered at no cost Additional services arranged by the Roadside representative may entail charges and those charges if any will be fully explained to you before you authorize us to act in your behalf Trained representatives are available to help you solve your problem or coordinate a variety of quality services through Chevrolet s dealer network and their preferred service providers The following services are available e Towing Locksmith Tire repair Rental car or taxi Additional services as necessary For prompt assistance when calling please have the following available to give to the representative Vehicle Identification Number License plate number Vehicle color Vehicle location Telephone number where you can be reached Vehicle mileage Description of the problem Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the U S A Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer or cal
252. rol Lubrication See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Malfunction Indicator Lamp See Lights Maintenance See Scheduled Maintenance Services Maintenance Record See Scheduled Maintenance Services Master Cylinder See Brakes Mirrors Convex Outside A EYE ER PES ea PATE ate Site eo O 2 48 Huide s VN edu Stig aie e CREE E T S ERR RE RD CELERE Outside EA PETRI EO KE 2 47 VRBIS so baa ea oa laces SAA reg 2 48 Multifunction Lever biel are 2 34 DBE IE SI V Ie ua alae wt bea 2 60 Odometer See Gages Off Road Driving See Driving Off Road Recovery eh ERRAT E REA RR FOR ROC A Mb Ea TATRA ORE MONT E EIER E 6 8 Zub ce ce a a a awe E pA aero 6 11 Pressure See Gages Rea A a eee een 6 8 WHEL Rind Q0 A aiio usd ue ete 2 6 0 When to See Ge 6 9 When to Change Ee A re ERP Ee S EE T PET 6 11 Wistio Dor With 6 12 Owner Checks and 17 35 Parking Brake See Brakes Parking On Hills See Towing Parking On Hills Over Things That Bum
253. ropeller Shaft Slip Splines and Universal Joints Clutch Pushrod to Clutch Fork Joint Constant Velocity Untversal Joint Hood Latch Assembly a Pivots and Spring Anchor b Release Pawl FLUID LUBRICANT Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category GC or GC LB GM Part Mo 1051344 or equivalent Axle Lubricant GM Part 1052271 or SAE 80W 90 GL S Gear Lubricant Axle Lubricant GM Part No 1052271 or SAE 80W 90 GL 5 Gear Lubricant DEXRON III Automatic Trans mission Fluid Chassis lubricant meeting require ments of NLGI Grade 2 Category LE or GC LB GM Part No 1052497 GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equiva lent Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497 equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB Engine oil h Chassis lubricant GM Part 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB 7 4 USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Weatherstrip Silicone grease GM Part No 1052863 o
254. rwise it has rear wheel anti lock brakes When you start a vehicle that has four wheel anti lock brakes and begin to drive away you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise This is the ABS system testing itself 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 A computer senses that wheels are slowing down With four wheel anti lock If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The four wheel anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could With rear wheel anti lock If one of the rear wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will work the brakes at the rear wheels The computer is programmed to make the most of availahle tire and road conditions As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember Anti lock doesn t change the time vou need to get your foot up to the brake pedal If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you won t have time to apply vour brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes 4 6 To Use Four Wheel Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti lock work
255. ry cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder If your vehicle has this option see Engine Coolant Heater in the Index 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 Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags contaming used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling center for help Air Cleaner To remove the round air cleaner filter for the 4 5L VIN Z engine turn the wing nuts counterclockwise Remove the cover and change the filter Care should be taken during reassembly to ensure that the cover is on straight and the wingnuts are properly tightened To avoid ingesting dust in the engine the arrow on the air cleaner lid should point to the front of the engine 6 12 To remove the rectangular air clea
256. s Z CAUTION If an easy entry right front seat isn t locked it can move In a sudden stop or crash the person sitting there could be injured After you ve used it be sure to push rearward on an easy entry seat to be sure it is locked To get out again tilt the seatback fully forward Jump Seat Extended Cab Models Stored Position Folded Down Position Your extended cab pickup has jump seats in the rear area To fold the jump seat down pull down on the handle on the bottom of the seat until the seat 15 in place then move the seatback to a vertical position To store the seat fold the seatback down on the cushion then push the entire seat up until it is flush with the trim panels Don t let the safety belts be damaged by the hinges or the latches Safety helts should be folded and stored between the seat cushion and seatback 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 And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint or air hag system Z CAUTION Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t wear safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Alw
257. s Power Outside Rearview Mirror Liftglass Release Motor Illuminated Entry Module Park Lamps License Plate Lamps Electric Shift Transfer Case Module Under Hood Lamp Rear Wiper Fog Lamp Relay Door Switch Lamp GAUGES ENG I HTR A C PWR AUX RR DEFOG ECM BATT ECM IGN CIRCUITS PROTECTED Alternator Field VTC A C Compressor Relay Cluster Chime Module DRL Relay Coil Four Wheel Drive Indictor Lamp DRL Module Rear Defog Timer TCCM Ignition SIR Redundant Ignition RKE Ignition 2 Sensor Heat Dr EGR Cam Sensor CANN Purge Heater A C Blower Motor Temperature Door Motor A C Compressor Clutch HI Blower Relay Coil Timer Relay Coil Power Auxiliary Outlets ALDL Rear Window Defogger PCM VCM Battery ABS Battery LN2 Fuel Pump PCM VCM Ignition Injectors Crank Sensor Coil Driver Module RADIO RDO BATT ILLUM DRL TURN B U CIRCUITS PROTECTED Radio Inside Rearview Mirror Map Lamp Overhead Console Reading Lamps Rear Wiper Rear Washer Overhead Console Display Clock Radio Battery CD Player Cluster Illumination Ash Tray Lamp Radio Illumination Heater Lamp Four Wheel Drive Illumination Chime Module Fog Lamp Illumination Kear Wiper Switch Rear Defog Switch Illumination Lift Glass Release Switch Illumination Overhead Console Illumination Daytime Running Lamps Turn Signal and Back up Lamps WIPER BRAKE 4wD CRANK FOG AIR BAG TRANS PRNDL Service Replacem
258. s signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper hookup binding leaks cracks chafing etc Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in the Index Accelerator Control System Lubricate all pivot points with engine oil except the TBI throttle shaft Do not lubricate the cam pulley Remove all external deposits from pulley Do not oil any accelerator or cruise control cables Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear Drive Axle Service Check rear front axle fluid level and add as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking Transfer Case Four Wheel Drive Inspection Every 12 months or at oil change intervals check front axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary Oil the control lever pivot point and all exposed control linkage Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation More frequent lubrication may be required on off road usc 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 USAGE Engine Oi
259. s tar and road oil Removes rust and corrosion on chrome and stainless steel Cleans white and black tires Spot and stain removal on leather or vinyl Spot and stain removal on cloth and fabric Glass cleaning and spot cleaning on vinyls Cleans vinyl and cloth on door trim seats and carpet also tires and mats Cleaning of vinyl tops Vinyl top dressing Spot and stain removal on cloth and fabric Extenor wash Exterior cleaner and polish Vehicle Identification Number VIN This is the legal identifier for your vehicle It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts 6 57 o z H F 3 159 8A T383K BA 148 Id 9A IET 195310 EA 155 19530 BA 14 lda BA B TES 8 08 1953910 T3 3 eddy iaig Lai Loli Lac Laig Latio jeanpold po boxe gous gt puse edA Fip eue XP LI pus BME SISSY
260. s for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this GM will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever comes first This applies only to materials manufactured and sold by General Motors Bodies body conversions or equipment not made or sold by General Motors are not covered Appearance Care Materials Chart PART NUMBER 1050172 1050173 1050174 1050214 1050244 1050427 1050429 1050729 1051055 1051398 1052370 1050201 SIZE 16 oz O 473L 16 oz 0 473L 16 oz 0 473L 32 oz 0 946L 16 oz 0 473L 23 oz 0 680L 6 Ibs 2 72 Kg 8 oz 0 237L oz 0 473L 8 oz 0 237L 16 oz 0 473L 16 oz 0 4731 DESCRIPTION Tar and Road Oil Remover Chrome Cleaner and Polish White Sidewall Tire Cleaner Vinyl Leather Cleaner Fabric Cleaner Glass Cleaner Multi Purpose Powder Cleaner Vinyl Top Cleaner Preservatone Spot Lifter Wash Wax conc Magic Mirror Cleaner Polish USAGE Removes old Waxes polishe
261. s soon as possible The air conditioning will not work when the temperature is below 40 F 4 C 6 38 Lock Cylinders To be sure your locks operate properly they must be lubricated Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to lubricate them and what type of lubricant to use You should not use penetrating oils because they could wash out the factory installed lubricant and cause the lock to bind De icers which contain alcohol could also wash away the lubricant so be sure to lubricate the lock after using de icer of this type Exhaust System To help prevent damage to your exhaust system do not continue to drive your vehicle if you notice Engine misfiring e loss of performance e Exhaust system components hanging lower than normal Loud exhaust system noises e Other unusual operating conditions Have your engine and exhaust system serviced regularly Three Way Catalytic Converter Your vehicle s three way catalytic converter is designed to reduce the pollutants in your vehicle s exhaust Use only unleaded fuel in your vehicle If you use leaded fuel vou could damage your three way catalytic converter and other engine components Engine Control Module System This system has an oxygen 02 sensor that helps keep your engine s air fuel mixture at a proper level Use only unleaded fuel in your vehicle If you use leaded fuel you could damage your oxygen 02 sensor and affect your vehicle s
262. s the instructions say 4 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it 15 secure If the child restraint isn t secure turn the latch plate over and buckle it again Then see if 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 Don t use a child restraint in this position The restraint won t work properly 1 29 Jump Seats Extended Cab Don t use child restraints in these positions The restraints won t work properly Securing a Child Restraint in 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 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instr
263. se to have this done at your GM dealership Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C At high speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 F to 200 F 82 C to 93 C To check transmission fluid hot 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 10 C drive the vehicle in THIRD GEAR D until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for ten minutes Then follow the hot check procedures 6 14 To check transmission fluid cold A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off and is used only as a reference Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50 F 10 C or more If it s
264. self Off roading means you ve left the great North American road system behind Traffic lanes aren t marked Curves aren t banked There are no road signs Surfaces can be slippery rough uphill or downhill In short you ve gone right back to nature Off road driving involves some new skills And that s why it s very important that you read this guide You ll find many driving tips and suggestions These will help make your off road driving safer and more enjoyable 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 information about your four wheel drive vehicle in this manual Is there enough fuel Is the spare tire fully inflated Are the fluid levels up where they should be What are the local laws that apply to off roading where you ll be driving If you don t know you should check with law enforcement people in the area Will you be on someone s private land If so be sure to get the necessary permission Loading Your Vehicle for Off Road Driving There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle The heaviest things should be on the load floor and forward of your rear axle Put heavier items as far forward as you can Be sure the load is secured properly so driving on the off road terrain do
265. shers Lights and Indicators Rida eed pct e CF EXAR ek 2 56 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 2 das 6 45 Hub Caps Wheel Nut Caps 5 25 MU TURIN S S pense ne rae 5 52 i sce piranha Gace 6 43 Used Replacement REACH SDN RC AUT CHICO ee T a d 6 46 WINGER epider eed LA VALDE c Mn SE Cn any DOCE EET Wen PNE Ene eA Y 2 32 dig Beat uvis ee plus aa x a ala cR a ata MA xa 2 33 Swing Out Windows Extended Cab 2 33 Windshield WISI iii PIU brennt rec Caere a ore oaa teas 6 25 MADE LII oe meta ce ae ie OER E MISE Tew Ese SI EE 2 36 Wiper Blade Chatter e npe PE iu P ps 6 52 Wiper Blade Cleaning lt rre e 6 22 Wiper Blade Replacement PTS EN NUES IU Eie 636 10 C9508
266. sions LD LD LD Multi Port Fuel Injection Throttle Body Fuel Injection Central Port Fuel Injection Wheel Nut Torque DESCRIPTION TORQUE Base or Optional Wheel 95 ft 165 130 Nem Cooling System Capacity ENGINE VIN QUANTITY 2 2L 4 11 5 Quarts 11 Liters 4 3L 12 1 Quarts 11 5 Liters 4 3L W 12 1 Quarts 11 5 Liters quantities are approximate After refill the level MUST be rechecked Crankcase Capacity ENGINE VIN CODE QUANTITY WITH FILTER 2 2 4 4 5 Quarts 4 3 Liters 4 3L 7 4 5 Quarts 4 3 Liters 4 31 4 5 Quarts 4 3 Liters quantities are approximate After refill the level MUST be rechecked Fuel Tank Capacity TYPE QUANTITY Standard Tank 20 Gallons 76 Liters quantities are approximate Lamp and Bulb Data LAMPS EXTERIOR Halogen Headlamps Sealed Beam Halogen Headlamps Composite Halogen Headlamps Composite Backup Lamp License Lamp w o Bumper License Lamp Step Bumper Tail and Stop Lamps Marker Lamp Front Marker Lamp Rear Parking and Signal Lamp Underhood Lamp CHMSL Fog Lamp INTERIOR Ash Tray Lamp Courtesy Lamp Dome Lamp Four Wheel Drive Indicator Heater amp A C Control Glovebox Compartment Lamp Rearview Mirror Lamps Sunshade Vanity Mirror Lamps QUANTITY tI pP Mm he B3 ra 2 a 6 63 TRADE 2 9006 HB4 Low Beam 9005 HB3 High Beam 3057 194 194 3
267. ss the center of the control for preset TREB position The treble level will be displayed briefly when using this control To Play A Compact Disc CD NOTICE DO NOT use mini disces that are called singles They won t eject USE FULL SIZE COMPACT DISCS If the disc player is very hot or if vou re driving on a very rough road a disc may come out or just not play If vou see the word HOT on the display the disc player is too hot to play the disc Press RCL to make the word HOT go off the display When things get back to normal the disc should play again Press PWR to turn the system on Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in Wait a few seconds and the disc should play If the disc comes back out check to see if any of the following are true The disc is upside down i is dirty scratched or wet amp Too much moisture is in the air If there is wait about one hour and try again RCL Press RCL to see what track is playing Press it again within 5 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 to play COMP Press the COMP button to make soft and loud passages more nearly equal in volume COMP will appear in the display while using this control RDM The RDM button means random and when it is pressed it causes the CD mechanism to play the tracks in a random order rather than
268. surfaces hecause stopping distance will he longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try vour best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt 4 11 Remember If you have the four wheel anti lock braking system it helps avoid only the braking skid The rear wheel anti lock braking system helps avoid only a rear braking skid In a braking skid where the front wheels are no longer rolling release enough pressure on the brakes to get the front wheels rolling again This restores steering control Push the brake pedal down steadily when you have to stop suddenly As long as the front wheels are rolling you will have steering control Driving Guidelines Off Road Driving with Your Four Wheel Drive Vehicle This off road guide is for vehicles that have four wheel drive Also see Anti Lock Brakes in the Index If your vehicle doesn t have four wheel drive you shouldn t drive off road unless you re on a level solid surface Off road driving can be great fun But it does have some definite hazards The greatest of these 15 the terrain it
269. t after a few tries make sure all connections are good If it still won t start it probably needs service 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal Remove Cables In This Order l Heavy Metal Engine Part 2 Good Battery 3 Good Battery 4 Dead Battery Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle They can provide the right equipment and know how to tow it without damage 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 things could be damaged during towing Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service Whether your vehicle has rear wheel drive or four wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can move the shift lever for the transmission and shift the transfer case if you have one If there was an accident what was damaged A CAUTION To help avoid injury to you or others Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck Always use separate safety chains on each side when towing a vehicle
270. t if the clutch pedal is not all the way down that s a safety feature To start vour 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 vour engine gets warm NOTICE Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor 2 12 2 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the fuel injection system operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging vour vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index To start your 4 3 Liter Code 7 engine 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn your
271. teady 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 and you could lose control Don t use Cruise Control on slippery roads To Set Cruise Control 1 Move the Cruise Control switch to AMI SET WIPER ON CHUISE X7 m m CAUTION If you leave your Cruise Control switeh on when you re not using Cruise you might hit a button and go into Cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the Cruise Control switch OFF until vou want to use it 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Push in the set button at the end of the lever and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal 2 39 To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the Cruise Control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you gt SET WIPER 2 can move the Cruise CRUISE Control switch from i y I ON to RA OFF ON R A DEL AY w ikcsume Accelerate DII e for about half a E second You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there Remember if you hold the switch at Resume Accelerate longer than half a second the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch
272. tected Drive the vehicle to the dealer for service at your first opportunity e Light flashing indicates a misfire has been detected which may damage the emission control system The damage may be reduced by lowering the vehicle speed reducing the amount of cargo being hauled or trailered avoiding hard acceleration or by avoiding steep uphill grades If these actions are effective the light will stop flashing and remain on steady Drive the vehicle to a dealer for service If the light continues to flash stop the vehicle Wait for a steady light to come on then drive the vehicle to a dealer for service These following conditions also may cause the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light to come on Low Fuel Out of Fuel As the vehicle starts to run out of fuel the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light may come on as a result of an engine misfire Filling your gasoline tank should correct this condition Make sure to install the gas cap fully It will require a few driving trips to turn the light off Poor Quality Fuel Be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel Your engine may not run efficiently on poor fuel Poor fuel may cause stalling hesitation or misfire These conditions may go away when the engine is warned up However poor quality fuel may cause the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light to come on Have a dealer check the vehicle If no problems are found you may want to change to another brand of fuel Driving Through Standing Water
273. the Index The model number on the replacement belt must be listed on the safety belt you want to replace Pull the shoulder belt all the way out to see this label Notes Features amp Controls Section 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 CAUTION Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children This vehicle has one double sided key for the ignition and door locks It wall fit with either side up When a new vehicle is delivered the dealer provides the owner with a pair of identical keys and a bar coded tag 0000 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 you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using this tag Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your
274. the air bag sensors If you have any question about this you should contact Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure in the Index 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 A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy 1 2 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 15 wearing them properly 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 the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lack If it daes let it go back all the way and start again Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has a bench seat someone can sit in the center position 1 22 When you sit in a center seating position you have lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate
275. the key 15 turned to RUN or START a tone will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts unless the driver s safety belt is already buckled The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 20 seconds then it will flash for about 55 seconds If the driver s belt is already buckled neither the tone nor the light will come on Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells vou if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensors and module the wiring and the diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag in the Index You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you tum your ignition to RUN or START Then the light should go out This means the system is ready If the air bag readiness light doesn t come on when you start your vehicle or stays on or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away Brake System Warning Light BRAKE 016 Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well Your vehicle also has rear wheel or four wheel anti lock brakes See Anti
276. through rushing water After Off Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody chassis or under the hood These accumulations can be a fire hazard After operation in mud or sand have the brake linings cleaned and checked These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking Check the body structure steering suspension wheels tires and exhaust system for damage Also check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage Your vehicle will require more frequent service due to off road use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for additional information Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to he impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue Here are some tips on night driving Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlights behind you Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles e Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlights can light up only so much road ahead e Inremote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much
277. tness from driving on paved roads and highways There are no road signs posted speed limits or signal lights You have to use your own good judgment about what is safe and what isn t Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on any road And this is certainly true for off road driving At the very time you need special alertness and driving skills your reflexes perceptions and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You could have a serious or even fatal accident if you drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking See Drunken Driving in the Index Driving On Off Hoad Hills Off road driving often takes you up down or across a hill Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what your vehicle can and can t do There are some hills that simply can t be driven no matter how well built the vehicle N CAUTION Many hills are simply too steep for any vehicle If you drive up them you will stall If you drive down them you can t control vour speed If you drive across them you will roll over You could be seriously injured or killed If you have any doubt about the steepness don t drive the hill Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill you need to decide if it s one of those hills that s just too steep to climb descend or cross Steepness can be hard to judge On a very small hill for example there may be a smooth constant incline with only a s
278. to quickly find something you want to read Introduction 1995 Chevrolet S 10 Pickup Owner s Manual Welcome This manual was prepared to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your 1995 Chevrolet S 10 Pickup and to provide important safety information There is also a Chevrolet Truck Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet In some vehicles there can be information manuals from other manufacturers like body builders or special equipment companies We urge you to review all these publications carefully This will help you enjoy safe and trouble free operation of your vehicle When it comes to service keep in mind that your Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction Your dealer invites you to return for all of your service needs both during and after the warranty period Remember if you have concern and need help handling it to your satisfaction see the procedure in the Chevrolet Truck Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet Thanks for choosing a Chevrolet product We value you as a member of the Chevrolet family We want to assure you of our continuing interest in your pleasure and satisfaction with your vehicle Chevrolet Motor Division General Motors Corporation 30007 Van Dyke Ave Warren Michigan Copyright 1994 General Motors Corporation Chevrolet Motor Division All Rights Reserved Second Edition Printed in U S A Important Notes to Ow
279. to seek the next higher station Press the SEEK button to cause the receiver to seek the next lower station SCAN Press the SCAN button to hear each station for a few seconds Push it again when reach the station you want to listen to and the radio will stop scanning SC appears in the display 3 13 Pushbuttons The five pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations They are also used when you play a disc See To Play A Compact Disc To set the pushbuttons for up to ten favorite stations 5 AM and 5 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Push the SET button SET is displayed briefly 3 Within 5 seconds push one of the five pushbuttons to store the station Whenever you press that button the preset station will return Repeat the steps for each of the 5 AM and 5 FM stations MUTE Press the MUTE button and all sound from the radio or CD player stops By pressing the button again sound will begin again RCL Press the RCL button to change between the clock and the radio station frequency displayed when the radio is on RCL may be pressed when the ignition is off to see the time BASS Press the BASS to increase the bass tones and W BASS to decrease bass tones Press the center of the control for a preset BASS position The bass level will be displayed briefly when using this control TREBLE Press the TREB to increase the treble tones and YW TREE to decrease the treble tones Pre
280. tration NHTSA in addition to notifying General Motors If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT IF 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 Ontario KIG 3 2 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 Please call us at 15800 222 1020 or write Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center PO Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Onta
281. trol on Hills 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 vou may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the 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 To Get Out of Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the Cruise Control e Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal if you have a manual transmission Move the Cruise switch to OFF me GAUISE 2 OFF ON A A FF ON DELAY To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition your Cruise Control set speed memory is erased Lamps Your switches are on the driver s side of INT LIGHTS your instrument panel 4 Push the top switch with the parking lamps symbol on it to turn on Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps e Lullamps License Plate Lamps e Instrument Panel Lamps Transfer Case Indicator Light if you have one Push the bottom switch with the master lighting symbol on it to turn on all the lamps listed above as well as the headlamps Push the side of the switch marked OFF to turn off your lamps Turn the switch next to the headlamp switch up to make your instrument panel and
282. ts or parking lights are on This will also cause your instrument panel lights to dim 2HI This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations Your front axle is not engaged in two wheel drive 4HI This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle Use AHI when you need extra traction such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off road situations N SET PARK BRAKE Shift to this neutral setting only when your vehicle needs to be towed 4LO This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra traction and provides extra gear reduction You may never need 41 0 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 You shift from ZHI to 4HI or from 4HI to 2HI while the vehicle is moving Do not press the transfer case shift lever button when shifting from 2HI to 4 or from 4HI to 2HI Your front axle will engage faster if you take your foot off of the accelerator for a few seconds after you shift To shift your transfer case into N SET PARK BRAKE 1 Stop the vehicle and shift your transmission into NEUTRAL 2 Set the parking brake Your vehicle can roll unless the brakes are applied 3 Pull the transfer case shift lever into N SET PARK BRAKE To shift into or out of 4LO The vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph 4 8 km h with the transmission in N
283. uctions say 3 Pick up the latch plate and nin the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 31 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 sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in crash e Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are CAUTION Never do this Here two children are wearing the same belt The belt can t properly spread the impact forces In a crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured A belt must be used by only one person at a time What if
284. uires 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 Foreign Material Calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys and other foreign matter can damage your vehicles finish if they remain on painted surfaces Use cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though thev have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can 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 thi
285. ur vehicle needs these services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance Protection Plan Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties See your GM dealer for details Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance or the removal of important components can significantly affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or even the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to help keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly 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 Some of these services can be complex so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment you should let your dealer s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs CAUTION Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trying to do some jobs you can be seriously injured Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know how and the proper tools and equipment for the job
286. ure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P If you have four wheel drive your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL N So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear two wheel high 2HI or four wheel high 4HI or four wheel low 4LO not in NEUTRAL N See Shifting Into PARK the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index e REVERSE R Use this gear to back up NOTICE Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transmission see If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index e NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed Z CAUTION Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engine is racing running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Don t shift out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engine is racing
287. use it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seathack upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Front Seatback Latches The front seatback folds forward to let people get into the back seat or reach the storage area behind the seat Your seatback will move back and forth freely unless you come to a sudden stop Then it will lock in place There s one time the seatback may not fold without some help from you That s if ind vehicle is uita going down a fairly hill To fold a front seatback forward push the seatback toward the rear as you lift this latch Then the seatback will fold forward The latch must be down for the seat to work properly Easy Entry Seat Extended Cab The outside front passenger bucket or split bench seat of your vehicle makes it easy to get 1n and out of the rear vehicle area When you tilt the outside front passenger seatback fully forward the whole seat will slide forward After someone gets into the rear seat area move the seatback to its original position Then move the seat rearward until it lock
288. ve 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 or in many other ways Because of all the different ways people use their GM vehicles maintenance needs vary You may even need more frequent checks and replacements than you ll find in the schedules in this section So please read this section and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see vour GM dealer This part tells you the maintenance services vou should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle These schedules are for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits You will find these limits on your vehicle s Certification Tire label See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits are driven off road in the recommended manner See Off Road Driving With Your Four Wheel Drive Vehicle in the Index use the recommended unleaded fuel See Fuel in the Index Selecting the Ri
289. vehicle For example these symbols are used on an original battery MIE Caution Protect Eyes Caustic Battery Acid or Flame Could Possible Injury by Shielding Could Cause Burns Explode Battery Avid Sparks or Flames Y These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven Fasten Safety Door Lock Unlock Belts These symbols have to do with your lights Master Lighting rn Signa Hazard Warning Headhght Switch Direction Flasher High Beam pS 2 2 Parking Lights Daytime Fog Lights Headlight Running Lights Low Beam vi These symbols on some of your controls Windshield Windshield OW Washer Defrostar Wiper Ventilating Fan These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights Engine Coolant BRUN Charging Engine Chl r amperatura Sys fem Pressure ANTI LOCK ies Brake Shift Light Anti Lock Brake vil Here are some other symbols you may see Fuse Speaker Haod Halgasn viii Seats amp Restraint Systems Section Here you ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats how to adjust them and fold them up and down Front Seat Except Easy Entry Z CAUTION You can lose control of t
290. very 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 5o you may hear an increase in fan noise This is normal and should not be mistaken as the transmission slipping or making extra shifts It is merely the cooling system functioning properly The fan will slow down when additional cooling is not required and the clutch disengages You may also hear this fan noise when you start the engine It will go away as the fan clutch disengages If a Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and
291. won t work properly 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 N CAUTION Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child very young child s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips as it should Instead the belt will likely be over the child s abdomen In crash the belt would apply force right on the child s abdomen which could cause serious or fatal injuries So be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint N CAUTION Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 pound 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 pound 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint 1 26 Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself o
292. x Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle 15 to have really good braking Vehicles we design and test have top quality GM brake parts in them as your vehicle does when it is new When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new vehicle has a Delco Freedom battery You never have to add waler to one of these When it s time for a new battery we recommend a Delco Freedom battery Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label Vehicle Storage If you re not going to drive your vehicle for 23 days or more take off the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down N CAUTION Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode 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 6 29 Contact your dealer to learn how to
293. y Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C They represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades 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
294. y joints and axle seals for leaking Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 45 000 Miles 75 000 km _ Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 1 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 or every 12 months whichever occurs first Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY 7 29 Maintenance Schedule Il 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 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 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 your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing Manual transmission fluid doesn t require change DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY 52 500 Miles 87 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months
295. your vehicle has them If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Using the Kecovery Hooks Your vehicle may be equipped with recovery hooks The recovery hooks are provided at the front of your vehicle You may need to use them if you re stuck off road and need to be pulled to some place where you can continue driving Z CAUTION The recovery hooks when used are under a lot of force Always pull the vehicle straight out Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back NOTICE Mever use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty Service amp Appearance Care Section Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle This section begins with service and fuel information and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels There 15 also technical information about your vehicle and a part devoted to its appearance care Service Your GM dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks Doing Your Own Service Work If vou want to do some of your own servic

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