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1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems

This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly.
It also explains the“SIR’ system.
2-1 Features and Controls
This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
3-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.
4-1 Your Driving and the Road
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
5-1 Problems on the Road
This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.
6-1 Service and Appearance Care
Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good.
7-1 Maintenance Schedule
This section tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.
8-1 Customer Assistance Information
This section tells you how to contactGMC for assistance and how to get service and owner publications.
It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page
8-10.
9-1 Index
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual.
You can use it to quickly find
something you wantto read.
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 Safety Warnings and Symbols

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How to Use this Manual
Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning You will find a number of safety cautions in this book.
to end when they first receivetheir new vehicle. If you We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you
do this, it will help you learn about the features and about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore
controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find the warning.
that pictures and words work together to explain

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Index
A good place to look for what you need is the Index in
r These mean there is something thatcould hurt
back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of what’s in you or other people.
the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it.

In the 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, you or
others could be hurt.

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with a slash through it in damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would
this book. This safety not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
symbol means “Don’t,” But the notice will tell you what to do tohelp avoid
“Don’t do this” or “Don’t the damage.
let this happen.”
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or
in different words.
J You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use
the same words, CAUTION orNOTICE.
Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this book you will find these notices:

NOTICE:
These mean thereis something that could
damage your vehicle.

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Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols youmay find on your vehicle.

For example, These symbols These symbols These symbols These symbols Here are some
these symbols are important have to do with are on someof are used on other symbols
are used on an for you and your lamps: your controls: warning and you may see:
original battery: your passengers indicator lights:
whenever your

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CAUTION
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Model Reference
This manual covers these models:
Regular Cab Pickup Extended Cab Pickup

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 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Here you’ll find information aboutthe 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.

1-2 Seats and Seat Controls 1-27 Center Passenger Position

1-6 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone 1-28 Rear Seat Passengers
1-11 Here Are Questions Many People Ask (Extended Cab Jump Seats)
About Safety Belts-- and the Answers 1-30 Children
1-12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1-33 Child Restraints
1-12 Driver Position 1-45 Larger Children
1-18 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1-48 Safety Belt Extender
1-19 Right Front Passenger Position 1-48 Checking Your Restraint Systems
1-19 Supplemental Inflatable 1-49 Replacing Restraint System Parts
Restraint (SIR) System After a Crash

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Seats and Seat Controls
This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust
them, and fold them up and down.

Manual Front Seat

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. A CAUTION:
You can lose controlof the vehicleif you try to
adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicleis
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 Move the lever under the front of the manual seat up to
the vehicleis not moving. 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.

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 Supplement to the 1998 GMC Sonoma, GMC Jimmy, GMC Envoy
and Oldsrnobile Bravada Owner’s Manuals
This information shouldbe included with the “Daytime This information shouldbe included with the “Engine
Running Lamps (DRL)” information located in Compartment Fuse Block” information locatedin
Section 2 in your ownerS manual. Section 6 in your owner’s manual.
As built, your vehicle is not equipped with Daytime DRL Not used for Daytime Running Lamps
Running Lamps (DRL).

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Manual Lumbar Support Reclining Seatbacks
(If Equipped) (Bucket Seats or 60/40 Bench)
To adjust the front saatback,
lift the leveron the outer
side of the seat.

Turn the knob to the left to increase

lumbar support and Release the leverto lock the seatback where you
to the right to decrease
lumbar support. want it. Pull up on the leverand the seat will go to an
upright position.

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 Sitting in a reclined position whenyour vehicle is
in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle
up, your safety beltscan’t do their job when
you’re reclined like this.
The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it
won’t beagainst your body. Instead, it will be in
front of you. In a crash you could go into it,
receiving neckor other injuries.
The lap belt can’t do its 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.
But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle For proper protection when the vehicle is in
is moving. motion, havethe seatback upright. Then sit
well back in the seat and wear your safety
belt properly.

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Seatback Latches Easy Entry Seat (Extended Cab)
The front seatback folds The right front bucket or split-bench seat of your vehicle
forward to let people get makes it easy to get in and out of the rear vehicle area.
into theback seat or to Tilt the right front seatback completely forward and
access the storage area the whole seat will slide forward.
behind the seat.
0 Move the seatback to its original position after
To fold the front seatback someone gets into the rear seat area. Then move the
forward, rotate the handle seat rearward until it locks.

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on the side of the seat
rearward and pull the
seatback forward. CAUTION:
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To return the seatback to the upright position, push the If an easy entry right front seatisn’t locked,it
seatback all the way back until the latch catches. If the can move. In a sudden stopor crash, the person
seatback was reclined before being folded forward, it sitting there could be injured. After you’ve used
will return to the reclined position. it, be sure to push rearward on an easy entry seat
to be sure itis locked.

1 A CALTION: Tilt the seatback completely forward again to

get out.
11 seatbackisn’tlocked,itcouldmove forward
in a sudden stopor crash. That could cause injury
to the person sitting there. Always pressrearward
on the seatback to be sure it is locked.

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Jump Seat (Extended Cab Models) Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone
Your extended cab pickup This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts
has a jump seat in the properly. It also tells you some things you should not do
rear area. with safety belts.
And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
(SIR), or air bag system.

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Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear
a safety belt properly. Ifyou are in a crash and
you’re not wearing a safety belt, your injuries
To fold the jump seat down, pull down on the handle on can be muchworse. You can hit things inside the
the bottom of the seat until the seat is in place, then vehicle or be ejected fromit. You can be seriously
move the seatback to a vertical position. To store the injured orkilled. In the same crash, you might
seat, foldthe seatback down on the cushion, then push not be if you are buckled up.Always fasten your
the entireseat up until it is flush with the trim panels. safety belt, and check that your passengers’ belts
Don’t let the safety belts be damaged by the hinges or are fastened properlytoo.
the latches. Safety belts should be folded and stored
between the seatcushion and seatback.

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 In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to
wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work.
You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one.
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so
people riding in these areas are more likely to be serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive.
seriously injured or killed. Do not allow peopleto But most crashes are in between. In many of them,
ride in any area of your vehicle that is not people who buckle up can survive and sometimes
equipped with seats and safety belts.Be sure walk away. Without belts they could have been badly
everyone in your vehicle is ina seat and using a hurt or killed.
safety beltproperly. After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles,
the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does
matter ... a lot!
Your vehicle has a light
that comes on as a reminder
to buckle up. (See “Safety
Belt Reminder Light” in
the Index.)

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Why Safety Belts Work
When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as
it goes.

Put someone on it.

Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat

on wheels.

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Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something.
doesn't stop. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...
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or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts!

With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.
You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance,
and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why
safety belts make such good sense.
Here Are Questions Many People Ask &: If I’m a good driver, and never
I drive far from
home, why should I wear safety belts?
About Safety Belts -- and the Answers
Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicleafter an A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an
accident -- even one that isn’t your fault -- you and
accident if I’m wearing a safety belt?
your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver
A: You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety doesn’t protect you from things beyond your
belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, control, such as bad drivers.
even if you’re upside down. And your chance of
Most accidents occurwithin 25 miles (40 km) of
being conscious duringand after an accident, so
home. And the greatest number of serious injuries
you can unbuckle and get out, is rnuclz greater if
and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph
you are belted.
(65 km/h).
Q.’ If my vehicle has air bags, why should I have to Safety belts are for everyone.
wear safety belts?
A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in
most 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 truenot only in frontal collisions,
but especially in side and other collisions.

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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Adults
This part is only for peopleof adult size.
Be aware that there are special thingsto know about safety
belts and children. And thereare different rules for smaller
children and babies.If a child will be riding in your
vehicle, see the part ofthis manual called “Children.”
Follow those rulesfor everyone’s protection.
First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your
vehicle has.
We’ll start with the driver position.
Driver Position
This part describes the driver’s restraint system.
3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Lap-Shoulder Belt Don’t let it get twisted.
The driverhas a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across
it properly. you very quickly. If this happens,let the belt go back
1. Close and lock the door. slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you
more slowly.
2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index)
so you can sit up straight. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.

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 Pull up on the latch plate to make sure itis secure.
If the belt isn’t long enough,see “Safety Belt
Extender” at the endof this section.
Make sure the release button on the buckle is
positioned so you would be able tounbuckle the
safety belt quicklyif you ever had to.

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The lap part of the belt shouldbe worn low and snug on
the hips,just touching the thighs.In a crash, this applies
force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely
to slide under thelap 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 shouldgo
over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the
body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
5. To make the lap parttight, pull down on the buckle
end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or crash,or
if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.

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 What’s wrong with this?
/1\ CAUTIPV:
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 shouldfit against your bodv.

A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly

as much protection this way.

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&= What's wrong with this?
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You can be seriouslyinjured if your belt is
buckled in the wrong place like this.In a
crash, thebelt would go up over your abdomen.
The belt forces would bethere, not at the
pelvic bones. This could causeserious internal
injuries. Always buckle yourbelt into thebuckle
nearest you.

A: The belt is buckled inthe wrong place.

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e.' What's wrong with this?
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A CAUT3N:
You can be seriouslyinjured if you wear the
shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your
body would move toofar forward, which would
increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Also, the belt would apply too muchforce to the
ribs, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones.
You could also severelyinjure internalorgans
like your liver or spleen.

A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should

be worn over the shoulder at alltimes.

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@ What’s wrong with this?

You can be seriou y injured by a twisted belt. In

a crash, you wouldn’thave the full width of the
belt to spread impact forces.If a belt is twisted,
make it straightso it can work properly, or ask
your dealerto fix it.

A: The belt is twisted across the body.

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 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety belts work for everyone,including pregnant
women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be
seriously injured if they don't wear safety belts.

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the bucrcle.

The belt should go back out of the way.
Before you close the door, be surethe belt is out of the
way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the
belt and your vehicle.
A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and
the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below
the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.

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The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more
likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For (SIR) System
pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
safety belts effective is wearing them properly. (SIR) system or airbag system.

Right Front Passenger Position Your vehicle has “Next Generation’’ reduced-force
frontal air bags -- one air bag for the driver and another
To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s air bag for the right front passenger.
safety belt properly, see “DriverPosition” earlier in
this section. Reduced-force frontal air bags are designed to help
reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating
The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same air bag. But eve-nthese air bags must inflate very
way as the driver’s safety belt -- except for one thing. quickly if they are to do their job and comply with
If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all federal regulations.
the way, you will engage the child restraint locking
feature. If this happens, just let the belt go back all the
way and start again.

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Here are the most important things to know about the air
bag system:

Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the

blink of an eye. If you’re tooclose to an inflating
air bag, it could seriously injure you. This is true
You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if
even with reduced-force frontal airbags. Safety
you aren’t wearing your safety belt even if you
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belts help keepyou in position beforeand during

have airbags. Wearing your safety belt during a
a crash. Always wear your safetybelt, even with
crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things
reduced-force airbags. The driver should sit as
inside the vehicleor being ejected from it. Air
far back as possible while still maintaining
bags are “supplemental restraints” to the safety
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belts. All air bags even reduced-force air
control of the vehicle.
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bags are designedto work with safety belts,
but don’t replace them. Air bags are designed to
work only in moderate to severe crashes where
the frontof your vehicle hits something. They
aren’t designed to inflateat all in rollover,rear,
side or low-speed frontal crashes. And, for
unrestrained occupants, reduced-force air bags
may provide less protection in frontal crashes
than more forceful air bags have provided in the
past. Everyone in yourvehicle should wear a
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safety belt properly whether or notthere’s an
air bag for that person.

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 There is an air bag readiness
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light on the instrument
panel, which shows the
air bag symbol.
Children who are upagainst, or very close to,an
air bag when it inflates can be seriouslyinjured
or killed. This is true even though your vehicle
has reduced-force frontal air bags. Air bags plus
The system checks the air bag electrical system for
lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for
malfunctions. The lighttells you if there is an electrical
adults, but not for young children and infants. problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light” in the Index
Neither the vehicle’s safety belt systemnor its air for more information.
bag system is designed for them. Young children
and infantsneed the protection that a child
~ restraint system can provide. Always secure
children properly in your vehicle. To read how,
see the part of this manual called “Children” and
see the caution labels onthe sunvisors and the
right front passenger’s safety belt.

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How the Air Bag System Works

The right frontpassenger’s air bag is in the instrument

panel on the passenger’s side.
Where arethe air bags?
The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel.

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 In any particular crash,no one can say whether an air
A CAUTION: bag should have inflated simply because of the damage
to a vehicle orbecause of what the repair costs were.
Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and
If something is between an occupant and an air how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal or
bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it near-frontal impacts.
might force the object into that person. The path
of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t The air bag system is designed to work properly under a
wide range of conditions, including off-road usage.
put anything between an occupant and an air Observe safe driving speeds, especiallyon rough terrain.
bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the As always, wear your safety belt. See “Off-Road
steering wheel hub or on or near any other air Driving” in the Index for more tips on off-road driving.
bag covering.
What makes an air bag inflate?
When shouldan air bag inflate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing
system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The sensing
An air bag is designed to inflatein a moderate to severe
system triggers a releaseof gas from the inflator, which
frontal or near-frontal crash. The airbag will inflate
inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag and related
only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed
hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the
“threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straight into a steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the
wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level is
right front passenger.
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 inflatein rollovers, side
impacts or rear impacts, because inflation would not
help the occupant.
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How does an air bag restrain?
moderate to severe frontalor near-frontal collisions,
even belted occupants can contact the steering wheelor the
instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the
provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of air. This dust could cause breathing problems
the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body,
stopping the occupant more gradually. But air bags would
for people with a history of asthma or other
not help you in many types of collisions, including breathing trouble.To avoid this, everyone in the
rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts, primarily because vehicle should get out as soon as it is safeto do so.
an occupant’s motion isnot toward those air bags. Air If you have breathing problems but can’t get out
bags should never be regarded as anything more than a of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, thenget
supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to fresh air by opening a window or door.
severe frontal or near-frontal collisions.
What will you seeafter an air bag inflates? 0 Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they
After an air bag inflates,it quickly deflates,so quickly that inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag
some people may not even realize theair bag inflated. system. If you don’t get them,the air bag system
Some componentsof the air bag module -- the steering won’t be there tohelp protect you in another crash.
wheel hub for the driver’s air bag, or the instrument panel A new system will include airbag modules and
for the right front passenger’s bag-- will be hot for a short possibly other parts. The servicemanual for your
time. The parts of the bag that come into contact with you vehicle covers the need to replace other parts.
may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There will be Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module,
some smoke and dust comingfrom vents in the deflated which records information about the air bag system.
air bags. Air bag inflation doesn’t prevent the driver from The module records information about the readiness
seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it of the system, when the sensors are activated and
stop people from leaving the vehicle. driver’s safety belt usage at deployment.

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0 Your vehicle has a switch on the instrument panel
that you can use to turn off the passenger’s air bag. NOTICE:
But use this switch only when you want to secure a
rear-facing child restraint at theright front If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the
passenger’s position. See “Securing a Child Restraint right front passenger’s air bag, the bag may not
in the Right Front Seat Position” in the Index for
work properly. You may have to replace the air
more on this, including importantsafety information.
bag module in the steering wheel or both the air
bag module and the instrument panel for the
right front passenger’sair bag. Do not open or
break the air bag coverings.
If the right front passenger’s air bag is turned
off, the person sitting there won’t have the extra If your vehicle ever getsinto a lot of water -- such as
protection of an air bag. In a crash, the air bag water up to the carpeting orhigher -- or if water enters
wouldn’t be able to inflate and help protect the your vehicle and soaks the carpet, the air bag controller
person sitting there. Make sure the air bag
is can be soaked and ruined. If this ever happens,and then
turned on unless you are using a rear-facing child you start your vehicle, the damage could make the air
bags inflate, even if there’s no crash. You would have to
restraint in the right front seat position.
replace the air bags as well as the sensors and related
parts. If your vehicle is ever in a flood, orif it’s exposed
0 Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag to water that soaks the carpet, you can avoid needless
system. Improper service can mean that your air repair costsby turning off the vehicle immediately.
bag system won’t work properly. See your dealer Don’t let anyone start the vehicle, even to tow it, unless
for service. the battery cables are first disconnected.

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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Adding Equipment toYour Air
Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. Bag-Equipped Vehicle
There are parts of the air bag system in several places @’ If I add a push bumper ora bicycle rack to the
around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to front of my vehicle, will it keep the air bags
inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your
dealer and the GM Service Manual have information from working properly?
about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. To A: As long as the push bumper or bicycle rack is
purchase a service manual, see “Service and Owner attached to your vehicle so that the vehicle’s basic
Publications” in the Index. structure isn’t changed, it’s not likely to keep the
air bags from working properly in a crash.
@ Is there anything I might add to the front
of the
vehicle that could keep theair bags from
For up to two minutes after the ignitionkey is working properly?
turned off and the batteryis disconnected, an air A: Yes. If you add things that change youf ve‘hicle’s
bag can still inflate during improperservice. You frame, bumper system, front end sheet metalor
can be injuredif you are close to an air bag when height, they may keep the air bag system from
it inflates.Avoid wires wrapped withyellow tape working properly. Also, the air bag system may not
or yellow connectors. They are probably part of work properly if you relocate any of the air bag
the air bag system. Be sure tofollow proper sensors. If you have any questions about this, you
service procedures, and make sure the person should contact Customer Assistance before you
performing work foryou is qualified todo so. modify your vehicle. (The phone numbers and
addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of
The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual.
See “Customer Satisfaction Procedure”in the Index.)
Center Passenger Position

Lap Belt
If your vehicle has a bench seat, someonecan sit in the
center position.
When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap
safety belt,which has no retractor. To make the belt
longer, tilt the latch plateand pull it along the belt.
 Rear Seat Passengers
(Extended CabJump Seats) . .

Lap Belt
To make the belt shortCf,’@lllits free end as shown until These are reserve seating positions equipped with lap belts
the belt is snug. only. (If your extended cab pickup has the optional side
access panel, there’s only one reserve seating position.)
Buckle, position and release it thesame way as the lap
It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up!
part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough,
see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Accident statistics show that unbelted people in therear
seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are
Make sure the releasebutton on the buckle is positioned wearing safety belts.
so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly
if you ever had to.

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Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown
out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others
in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts.

To make it shorter, pull the belt as shown until it is snug.

Buckle and position it the sarne way as the lap part of
the driver’s safety belt (see “Driver Position” in the
Index). Make sure the release button on the buckle is
Each jump seat has a lap belt with no retractor. To positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety
make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate a little and pull belt quickly if you ever had to. To unlatch the belt, just
the belt. push the button on the buckle.
Don’t use child restraints on these seats. They won I
work properly.

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Children Smaller Children and Babies
Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes
infants and all children smaller than adult size.Neither
the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler A CAu TION: -
changes the need, for everyone,to use safety restraints.
In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in Children who are up against, or very close to, any
every Canadian province says children up to some age air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured
must be restrained while in a vehicle. o r killed. This is trueeven though yourvehicle
has reduced-force frontal air bags. Air bags plus
lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for
adults, but not for young children and infants.
Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor itsair
bag systemis designed for them.Young children
and infantsneed the protection thata child
restraint system can provide. Always secure
children properly in your vehicle.

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 Infants need complete support, including support for
the head and neck. This is necessary because an infant’s
neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared
rI laller children and babies should always be
with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a
rear-facing restraint settles intothe restraint, so the
restrained in a child or infant restraint. The crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part
instructions for the restraintwill say whether it is of the infant’s body, the back and shoulders. A baby
the right type andsize for your child.A very should be secured in an appropriate infant restraint.
young child’s hip bones areso small that a This is so important that many hospitals today won’t
regular belt might not staylow on the hips, as it release a newborn infant to its parents unless there is
should. Instead, the beltwill likely be over the an infant restraint availablefor the baby’s first trip in a
child’s abdomen. In a crash, the beltwould apply motor vehicle.
force right on thechild’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.

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 Never hold a baby inyour arms while riding in a
--
vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much until a
crash. During a crash a baby will become so
heavy youcan't hold it. For example, ina crash
at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 124b. (5.5 kg) baby
will suddenly become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on
your arms. The baby would be almost impossible
to hold.
CAUTION: (Continued)

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I Child Restraints
Every time infantsand young children ridein
Secure the baby in an infant restraint, but be vehicles, they should have protection provided by
sure to turnoff the passenger’s air bag. See appropriate restraints.
“Securing a Child Restraintin the Right Front What are the different types of
add-on
Seat Position”in the Indexfor more on this, child restraints?
including important safety information.
A: Add-on child restraintsare available in four basic
types. When selecting a child restraint, take into
consideration not only the child’s weight and size,
but alsowhether or not the restraint will be
compatible with the motor vehicle in which it
will be used.

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An infant car bed (A) is a special bed made for use A rear-facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant
in a motor vehicle. It’s an infant restraint system to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear-facing infant
designed to restrain or position a child on a restraints are designed for infants of up to about
continuous flatsurface. With an infant car bed, 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. Thistype
make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the of restraint faces the rearso that the infant’s head,
center of the vehicle. neck and body can have the support they need in a
crash. Some infant seats come in two parts -- the
base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat part
is removable.
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 A forward-facing child restraint (C-E) positions a
child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These
forward-facing restraints are designed to help protect
children who are from 20 to 40 Ibs. (9 to 18 kg) and
about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up
to around four years of age. One type, a convertible
restraint, is designed to be used either as a rear-facing
infant seat ora folward-facing child seat.

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 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child
restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it
will have a label saying that it meets Fede.ra1Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may
find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a
booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in
your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within
the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury.
The instructionsthat come with the infant or child
restraint will show you how to do that. Both the owner’s
manual and the child restraint instructions areimportant,
so if either one. ofthese is not available, obtain a
replacement copy from the manufacturer.
The child restraint must be secured properly in the right
front passenger seat. If you want to secure arear-facing
child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat, you
A booster seat (F, G) is designed for children who need to turn off the passenger’s air bag. See“Securing
are about 40 to 60 lbs. (18 to 27 kg) and about a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position” in
four to eightyears of age. It’s designed to improve the Index for more on this, including important
the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Booster safety information.
seats with shields use lap-only belts; however,
booster seats without shields use lap-shoulder
belts. Booster seats can also help a child to see
out the window.

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 Top Strap

A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be

seriously injuredor killed if the right front
passenger’s air bag inflates, even though your
vehicle has reduced-force frontal air bags. This is
because the backof the rear-facing child
restraint would be very close to the inflatingair
bag. Be sure to turnoff the air bag before using a
rear-facing child restraint in the right front
seat position.

Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move

around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in
the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child
restraint in your vehicle -- even when no child is in it.
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.
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Jump Seats (Extended Cab)
Front Seat Position

Don’t use child restraints in these positions. The

Don’t use child restrail in ;nos.’ )n. The restraints restraints won’t work properly.
won’t work nronerlv.

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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position

Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. There’s

a switch on the instrument panel that you can use to turn
off the right front passenger’s air bag. But use this
switch only when you want to securea rear-facing child
restraint at the right front passenger’s position.

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A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be
seriously injured or killedif the right front
passenger’s air bag inflates, even though your
vehicle has reduced-force frontal air bags. This is
because the backof the rear-facing child
restraint would be very closeto the inflating air
bag. Be sure to turnoff the air bag before using a
rear-facing child restraintin the right front seat
position. If a forward-facing child restraint is
suitable for your child, always move the
passenger seat as far back aswill it go.

To turn off the right front passenger’s airbag, insert

your ignition key into the switch, push in. and moire the
switch to AIR BAG OFF.
The AIR BAG OFF light will come on to let you know
that the right front passenger’s air bag is off. The right
front passenger’s air bag will remain off until you turn it
back on again, and the AIR BAG OFF light will stay on
to remind you that the air bag is off.

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 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder
portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or
I around the restraint. The childrestraint instructions
will show you how.
If the air bag readiness lightever comes on when
you have turned off the air bag, it means that If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or
neck, put it behind the child restraint.
something may be wrong with the air bag system.
The right front passenger’s air bag could inflate
even though theswitch is off. If this ever
happens, don’t securea rear-facing child
restraint in your vehicle until you have your
vehicle serviced.

You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part

about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure
to follow the instructions that came with the child
restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and
as the instructions say.
1. Your vehicle has a right front passenger’s air bag. If
you are using a rear-facing child restraint in this seat,
make sure the air bag is turned off. If your child
restraint is forward-facing, always move the seat as
far back as it will go before securing it in this seat.
(See “Seats” in the Index.) 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is
2. Put the restraint on the seat. positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
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5. Pull the rest of the shoulder beltall the way out of 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into
the retractor to set the lock. the retractor while you push down on the child
restraint. If you’re using a forward-facingchild
restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee
to push down on the child restraint as you tighten
the belt.

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7. Push and pull the child restraint in different I
.
-I .i
directions to besure it issecure.
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.
If you were using a rear-facing child restraint, turn on
the right front passenger’s air bag when you remove the
rear-facing child restraint from the vehicle.

To turn the air bag on again, insert your ignition key

into the switch, push in, and move the switch to the
ON position.

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 Larger Children

If the right front passenger’sair bag is turned

off, the person sitting therewon’t have the extra
protection of an airbag. In a crash, the air bag
wouldn’t be able to inflate and help protect the
person sitting there. Make sure the air bag is
turned on unlessyou are usinga rear-facing child
restraint in the right front seat position.

Children who have outgrown child restraints should

wear the vehicle’s safety belts.
0 Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in
a crash.
0 Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other
people who are.

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 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 beused by
only one personat a time.

What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt,

but the childis so small that the shoulder belt is
very close to the child’s face or neck?
A: 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.

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 A CAUTION:
- I

Never do this.
Here a child issitting in a seat thathas 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 slideunder the belt. The
belt’s force would then be applied right on the
child’s abdomen. That could causeserious or
fatal injuries.

Wherever the child sits, the lapportion of the belt

should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching
the child’s thighs. This appliesbelt force to the child’s
pelvic bones in a crash.

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Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems
If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light
should use it. and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and
But if a safety belt isn’t long enohgh to fasten,your anchorages are working properly. Look for any other
dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go loose ordamaged safety belt system parts. If you see
in to orderit, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the anything that might keep a safety belt system from
extender will be long enough for you. The extender will doing its job, have it repaired.
be just foryou, and just forthe seat in your vehicle that Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a
you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is
only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, justattach it torn or frayed,get a new one right away.
to theregular safety belt. Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)

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Replacing Restraint System Parts If belts are cut ordamaged, replace them. Collision
damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt
After a Crash or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs
If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? may be necessary even if the belt wasn’t being used at
the time of the collision.
After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn If an air bag inflates, you’ll need to replace airbag
during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. system parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier in
this section.
If you ever see a label on
f IO nelp avoid personal
the driver’s orthe right
front passenger’s safety belt
injury, belt assembly must
be replaced ifthis vehicle is that says to replace the belt,
in a collisionor if “Replace be sure to do so. Then the
Belt” appears below. See new belt will be there to
Owner’s Manual for more
information. help protect you in a
collision. You would see
this label on the belt near
the door opening.
Replace
Belt ILa Ceinture
Remplacer I

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fi NOTES

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 Section 2 Features and Controls

Here you can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained arethe instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem.

2-2 Keys 2-27 Engine Exhaust

2-4 Door Locks 2-27 Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
2-6 Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) (Automatic Transmission)
2-9 Tailgate 2-28 Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped)
2- 10 Theft 2-28 Four-wheel Drive (If Equipped)
2- 10 Passlock@ 2-3 1 Windows
2-1 1 New Vehicle “Break-In” 2-33 Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)
2- 12 Ignition Positions 2-33 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2- 14 Starting Your Engine 2-39 Exterior Lamps
2- 16 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 2-4 1 Interior Lamps
2- 17 Automatic Transmission Operation 2-43 Mirrors
2-20 Manual Transmission Operation 2-45 Storage Compartments
2-22 Parking Brake 2-46 Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
2-23 Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic 2-47 Sun Visors
Transmission Only) 2-48 Accessory Power Outlets (If Equipped)
2-25 Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic 2-49 Instrument Panel
Transmission) 2-50 Instrument Panel Cluster
2-26 Parking Over Things That Burn 2-53 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

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Keys

A 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 windowsor other
controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't
leave the keys ina vehicle with young children.

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 This vehicle has one
double-sided key for the NOTICE:
ignition and door locks. It
will fit with either sideup. Your vehicle has a number of features that can
When anew vehicle is help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of
delivered, the dealer trouble gettinginto your vehicleif you ever
provides the owner with a lock your keys inside.You may even haveto
pair of identical keys and a damage your vehicle to get in.So be sure you
key codenumber. have extra keys.

The key code number tells your dealer or a qualified

locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep this number in
a safeplace. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to have
new ones made easilyusing this number. Your selling
dealer shouldalso have this number.

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Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
You can use the Keyless Entry System, if you have
this option.
You can use your key to unlock your door from
the outside.
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
To lock your door from the inside, slide the lever
-- --
Passengers especially children can easily on your inside door down.
open the doors and fall out. When a door is
locked, the inside handle won’t open it. To unlock the door, slide
the lever on your inside
Outsiders caneasily enter through an unlocked
door up. You will see a
door when you slow down or stop yourvehicle. red area on the lever.
This may not be so obvious: You increase the
chance of being thrown outof the vehicle ina
crash if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safety belts
properly, lock your doors, andyou will be far
better off whenever you drive yourvehicle.

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Side Access Panel (Extended Cab) Power Door Locks (If Equipped)
(If Equipped)

If your vehicle has power door locks, the switch is

Your vehicle may be equipped witha side access panel located on the armrest. Remove the ignition key and
for convenience in loading and unloading
cargo. press LOCK to lock all the doors at once.
To open the side accesspanel, first open the driver’s To unlock the doors, press the raised area next to the
front door. Then, use the handle on the panel to open it. key symbol.
You must close the side accesspanel before you can
close the driver’s door.

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Lockout Prevention This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
To protect you from locking your key in the vehicle, this (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
feature stops the power door locks from locking when and (2) this device must accept any interference
the keys are in the ignition and a door is open. received, including interference that may cause
If the power lock switch is pressed when a door is open undesired operation.
and the key is in the ignition, all the doors will lock, and This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
the driver’s door will unlock. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
Leaving Your Vehicle (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your interference that may cause undesired operation of
door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and the device.
close the door.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an
Keyless Entry System(If Equipped) authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock
your doors from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) This system has a range of about 3 feet (1 m) up to
away using the keyless entry transmitter supplied with 30 feet (9 m). At times you may notice a decrease in
your vehicle. range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry
system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have
Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to
subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) work, try this:
Rules and with Industry Canada.
0 Check to determine if battery replacement or
resynchronization is necessary. See the instructions
that follow.

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0 Check the distance. You may be too far from your Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
vehicle. You ]nay need to stand closer duringrainy
or snowy weather. Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitterfrom unlocking your vehicle.
0 Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be If a transmitter is lost or stolen, areplacement can be
blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any
right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. remaining transmitters with you when you go to your
0 If you’re still having trouble, see your dealer or a dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement
qualified technician for service. transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the
Operation new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your
vehicle. Each vehicle can have only four transmitters
When you press UNLOCK, the driver’s door will matched to it.
unlock automatically, the parking lamps will flash and
the interior lights will go on. If you press UNLOCK Battery Replacement
again within three seconds, the remaining doors will
unlock, the parking lamps will flash and the interior Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
lights will go on. Press LOCK to lock all the doors. entry transmitter should last about two years.
Press LOCK again within three seconds and the horn You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t
will chirp. work at the normal range in any location. If you have to
get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
Remote Panic Alarm it’s probably time to change the battery.
When the button with the horn symbol on the key
transmitter is pressed, the horn will sound and the
headlamps and taillamps will flash for up to two
minutes. This can be turned off by pressing the
horn button again. waiting for 30 seconds, or starting
the vehicle.
 1. Insert a dime in the slot between the covers of the
I NOTICE: I transmitter housing near the key ring hole. Remove
the bottom by twisting the dime.
When replacing the battery, use care notto touch 2. Remove and replace the battery with a three volt
any of the circuitry.Static from your body CR2032 or equivalent battery, positive (+) side up.
transferred to these surfaces may damage the 3. Align the covers and snap them together.
transmitter.
4. Resynchronize the transmitter.

To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter: 5. Check the operation of the transmitter.
Resynchronization
Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security
method used by this system. The transmitter does not
send the same signal twice to the receiver. The receiver
will not respond to a signal it has been sent previously.
This prevents anyone from recording and playing back
the signal from the transmitter.
To resynchronize your transmitter, stand close to your
vehicle and press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK
buttons on the transmitter at the same time for seven
seconds. The door locks should cycle to confirm
synchronization. If the locks do not cycle, see your
dealer for service.

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Tailgate
You can open the tailgate by pulling up on the handle
while pulling the tailgate down.
When you put the tailgate back up, be sure it
latches securely.
Follow these steps if you want to remove the tailgate:
1. Raise the tailgate slightly.
2. Remove both retaining
cables. To remove each
cable, turn it so the end
faces the front. Then, I
push forward so the
larger part of the hole is 3. With the tailgate halfway down, pull the tailgate
over the bolt. Pull the toward you at the left side and then move the tailgate
end over the bolt. to the left to release the right side.
Reverse the procedure to reinstall. Make sure the
tailgate is secure.

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Theft Parking Lots
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
cities. Although your vehicle has a number of your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if
put on it can make it impossibleto steal. However, you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
there are ways you can help. 0 Put your valuables in a storage area, like your
glove box.
Key in the Ignition
0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so Passlock@
don’t do it.
Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock
When you park your vehicle and open the driver’s door, theft-deterrent system.
you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key
from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. The system
Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your is armed once the key is removed from the ignition.
ignition. If you have an automatic transmission, taking Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is
your key out,also locks your transmission. And turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used,
remember to lock the doors. fuel is disabled.
During normal operation, the SECURITY light will go
Parking at Night off after the engine is started.
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.

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If the engine stalls and the SECURITY light flashes, New Vehicle “Break-In”
wait about 10 minutes until the light stops flashing
before trying to restart the engine. Remember to
release the key from the START position as soon as NOTICE:
the engine starts.
If the engine does not start after three(3) tries, the Your vehicle doesn’t needan elaborate
vehicle needs service. “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long
If you are driving and the SECURITY light comes on, run if you follow these guidelines:
you will be able to restart the engine if you turn the 0 Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or
engine off. However, your Passlock system is not less for the first500 miles (805 km).
working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. 0 Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or
Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock atthis time.
You may also want to check the fuse (see“Fuses
--
slow for the first500 miles (805 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). Seeyour dealer 0 Avoid making hard stops for the first
for service.
200 miles (322 km) orso. During this time
If the SECURITY light flashes, wait until the light stops your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
flashing before startingthe engine. in. Hard stops withnew linings can mean
If the SECURITY light comes on while the engine is premature wear and earlier replacement.
running, a problem has been detected and the system Follow this breaking-in guideline every
may need service. Seeyour dealer for service. time you get new brake linings.
0 Don’t tow a trailer during break-in.See
In an emergency, call the GM Roadside Assistance
Center. See “Roadside Assistance” in the Index. “Towing a Trailer’’ in the Index for more
information.

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Ignition Positions
Use the key to turn the ignition switch to five
NOTICE:
different positions.
Don’t operate accessories in the ACCESSORY
position forlong periods of time. Prolonged
operation of accessories in the ACCESSORY
position could drain your battery and prevent
you from starting your vehicle.

LOCK (€3): 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

A i E
ignition is turned to LOCK.
OFF (C): 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 off (for
example, if your vehicle is being towed).
RUN (D): This is the position for driving.
ACCESSORY (A):This position lets you use things
like the radio and the windshield wipers when the START (E): This position starts your engine.
engine is off. Push in the key and turn it toward you.
Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was
before you inserted the key.

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 Key Release Button
The key cannot be
removed from the ignition
On manual transmissionvehicles, turning thekey of manual transmission
to LOCK will lock the steering column and result vehicles unless the key
in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could release button is used.
cause a collision. If you need to turn the engine
off while the vehicleis moving, turn thekey only
to OFT. Don’t press the key release button while
the vehicle is moving.

NOTICE: To remove the key on manual transmission vehicles,

turn the key to OFF. Then turn the key to LOCK while
If your key seems stuck inLOCK and you can’t pressing the key release button down at the same time.
turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if Pull the key straight out.
so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the On automatic transmission vehicles, turn the key to
steering wheel left and right whileyou turn the LOCK and pull it straight out.
key hard. But turn the key only with your hand.
Using a tool to force it could break the key or the Retained Accessory Power
ignition switch. If none of this works, then your Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory
vehicle needs service. Power (RAP) featurewhich will allow certain features
of your vehicle to continue to work up to 20 minutes
after the ignition key is turned to OFF.
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Your radio and power windows will work when the Manual Transmission
ignition key is in the RUN or ACCESSORY. Once
the key is turned from RUN to OFF, these features The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL (N) and the
will continue to work for up to 20 minutes or until a parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the
door is opened. floor and start the engine. Your vehicle won’t start if the
clutch pedal is not all the way down -- that’s a
Starting Your Engine safety feature.

Automatic Transmission Starting Your 2.2 Liter Engine

Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let
safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
use NEUTRAL (N) only. engine getswarm.

NOTICE:
I

I NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to PARK(P) if your vehicle Holding yourkey in STARTfor longer than
is moving. If you do, you could damage the 15 seconds ata time will cause your battery to
transmission. Shift toPARK (P) only when be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
your vehicle is stopped. can damage your starter motor.

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2. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then Starting Your “VORTEC” 4300 Engine
stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to 1 . Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in ignition key to START. When the engine starts,let
START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but engine gets warm.
this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds.
This clears the extra gasolinefrom the engine.
NOTICE:
NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to
Your engine is designed to work with the be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
electronics in yourvehicle. If you add electrical can damage your starter motor.
parts oraccessories, you could change theway
the engine operates. Before adding electrical 2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in
equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t, START. If it doesn’t start in 10 seconds, push the
your engine might not perform properly. accelerator pedal all the way down for five more
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see seconds, unless it starts sooner.
the part of this manual thattells how to do it 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then
without damaging yourvehicle. See “Towing stops), wait 15 seconds and start over.
Your Vehicle” in the Index. When the engine starts, let go of the key and the
accelerator pedal.

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 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
NOTICE: 1. Turn off the engine.
Your engine is designed to work withthe 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The
electronics inyour vehicle. If you add electrical cord is located on the driver’s side of the engine
compartment, behind the underhood fuse block.
parts oraccessories, you couldchange the way
the engine operates. Before adding electrical 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet.
equipment, check withyour dealer. If you don’t,
your engine mightnot perform properly.
If you ever haveto have your vehicle towed, see
the part of this manual that tells how to do it
without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet
Your Vehicle” in the Index. 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
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) cord into a properly grounded three-prong
In very cold weather, 0°F (- 18 C ) or colder, the engine
O 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord won’t reach, use
coolant heater can help. You’ll get easierstarting and a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated
better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, for at least 15 amps.
the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of
four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
4. Before starting the engine, be sureto unplug and PARK (P): This locksyour rear wheels. It’s the best
store thecord as it was before to keep it away position to use when you start your engine because
from moving engine parts. If you don’t, itcould your vehicle can’t move easily.
be damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
in? Theanswer depends on the outside temperature, the
kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of
trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
your dealer in the area whereyou’ll be parkingyour shift lever is not fully inPARK (P) with the
vehicle. The dealercan give you the best advice forthat parking brakefirmly set. Your vehiclecan roll.
particular area.
Don’t leave your vehicle whenthe engine is
Automatic Transmission Operation running unless you have to. If you have leftthe
Your automatic transmissionhas a shift leveron the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
steering column. You or others could beinjured. To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly
There are severaldifferent positions foryour shift lever. level ground, always setyour parking brakeand
It features an electronic shiftposition indicator within move the shift lever to PARK (P).
the instrumentcluster. This display must be powered See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If
anytime the shift lever is capable of being moved out you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer”
of PARK (P). This means that if your key is in the OFF
in the Index.
position, but not locked, there will be a small current
drain on your battery which could dischargeyour battery
over aperiod of time. If you need to leave your key
in the ignitionin OFF for an extended period,it is
recommended thatyou disconnect thebattery cable
from the battery to prevent discharging your battery.

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Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range NEUTRAL (N): 111 this position, your engine doesn’t
before starting the engine. Your vehicle has a connect with the wheels. To restart when you‘re already
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI). You have moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift
from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. If you
cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift
lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P)
as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift
Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)
lever into the gear you wish. See “Shifting Out of
PARK (P)” in the Index. while your engine is “racing” (running at high
speed) is dangerous. Unless your fobt is firmlyon
REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. the brake pedal, yourvehicle could movevery
rapidly. You could lose control and hit peopleor
objects. Don’t shift outof PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing.
Shifting toREVERSE (R) while your vehicle
is moving forward could damage your
transmission. Shift toREVERSE (R) only
after your vehicle is stopped. NOTICE:
Damage to your transmission caused by shifting
To rock your vehicle back and forth toget out of snow,
out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the
ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see
“Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index. engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty.

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DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power
need more power for passing, and you’re: (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can
use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the
Going less than about 35 mph (55 kmh), push your
accelerator pedal about halfway down. selector leveris put in FIRST (1) while the vehicle is
moving forward, the transmission won’t shift into
Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the FIRST (1) until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
accelerator all the way down.
You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power.
DRIVE (D) should not be used when towing a trailer,
I NOTICE:
carrying a heavy load, drivingon steep hills, or for If your rear wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to
off-road driving. Select THIRD (3) when operating the drive. This might happenif you were stuck in
vehicle under any of these conditions.
very deep sand or mud or were up againsta solid
THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal object. You could damage your transmission.
driving, however it offers more power and lower fuel Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold
economy than DRIVE (D). You should use THIRD (3)
your vehicle there with only the accelerator
when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, drivingon
steep hills or winding roads or for off-road driving. pedal. This could overheat and damage the
transmission. Use your brakes or shift into
SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but PARK (P) to hold yourvehicle in position on
lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). You can use a hill.
SECOND ( 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. You can also
use SECOND (2) for starting your vehicle from a stop
on slippery road surfaces.

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Manual Transmission Operation You can shift into FIRST ( 1 ) when you’re going less
than 20 mph (30 km/h). If you’ve come to a complete
5-Speed stop and it’s hard to shift into FIRST (I), put the shift
lever in NEUTRAL (N) and let up on the clutch. Press
This is your shift pattern. the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1).
SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on
1 3 5 the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND ( 2 ) . Then,
slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the
accelerator pedal.
2~ 4 R THIRD, FOURTH AND FIFTH (3,4 and 5): Shift
into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH ( 5 ) the same
way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the
clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.
To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the
Here’s how to operate your transmission: brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the
FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to
FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clut.ch pedal NEUTRAL (N).
as you press the accelerator pedal. NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you start or
idle your engine.

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REVERSE (R):To back up, press the clutch pedal, This light will show you when to shift to the next higher
wait about six seconds, then shift into REVERSE (R). gear for best fuel economy.
Then let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing
When this light comes on, you can shift to the next
the accelerator pedal. higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let
you. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and
I NOTICE: shift when the light comes on.
While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go
Shift to REVERSE (R) only after yourvehicle on and off if you quickly change the position of the
is stopped. Shifting toREVERSE (R) while accelerator. Ignore the SHIFT light when you downshift.
your vehicle is moving could damage your I
transmission.

Use REVERSE (Rj, along with the parking brake, for

If you skip more than one gear when you
parking your vehicle.
downshift, you could lose control of your
Shift Light vehicle. And you could injure yourselfor
others. Don't shift down more than one gear
Tf you have a manual when you downshift.
transmission, you have
a SHIFT light.
f your vehicle has four-wheel drive and is equipped
with a manual transmission, disregard the shift light
SHIFT when the transfer case is in 4LO.

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Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal
I NOTICE: I
down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake
pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake Driving with the parking brake oncan cause
system warning light will come on. your rear brakesto overheat. You may haveto
replace them, and you couldalso damage other
To release the parking brake hold the regular brake parts of your vehicle.
pedal down.

If you are towing a trailer and you must parkon a hill,

see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. That section shows
what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.

Pull the BRAKE RELEASE lever. It is located on the

bottom of the driver’s side of the instrument panel.

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Shifting Into PARK (P) 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this:
(Automatic Transmission Only)
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I
CAUTION:
-
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fully inPARK (P) with the
parking brakefirmly set. Your vehiclecan roll.
If you have leftthe 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 onfairly level ground, use the steps
that follow. Always put the shift lever fully in
PARK (P) withthe parking brake firmly set.
If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towinga Trailer’’ Pull the lever toward you.
in the Index.

1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and
set the parking brake.
 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running (Automatic Transmission Only)

It canbe dangerous to leave your vehicle with

the engine running.Your vehicle could move
fully in PARK (P)
suddenly if the shift lever is not
with the parking brakef'irmly set. 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 yourvehicle with the
Move the lever up as far as it will go. engine running unlessyou have to.
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
4. Remove the key and take it with you. I f you can
running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your
leave your vehicle with the key, your vehicle is
parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After
in PARK (P).
you've moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the
regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move
the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pulling
it toward YOLI. If you can, it means that the shift lever
wasn't fully locked into PARK (P).

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Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) Shifting Out of PARK (P)
If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your (Automatic Transmission)
transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the
Your vehicle has a Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock
vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in
(BTSI). You have to fully apply your regular brake
the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the
before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition
shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.”
is in the RUN position. See “Automatic Transmission
To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then
Operation” in the Index.
shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the
driver’s seat. To find out how, see “Shifting Into If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
PARK (P)” in the Index. the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into
PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out
move the shift lever into the gear you want (you must
of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake.
press the shift lever button if you have the console
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another shift lever).
vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t
pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, so
shift outof PARK (P), try this:
you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
1. Turn the key to OFF.
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear
you want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.

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Parking Your Vehicle Parking Over Things That Burn
(Manual Transmission Models Only)
Before you get out of your vehicle, turn off your engine,
put your manual transmission in REVERSE (R) and
firmly apply the parking brake.
If you are parking on a hill, or if your vehicle is pulling
a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

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Things that can burn could touchhot exhaust

parts under your vehicle and ignite.
Don’t park
over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that
can burn.

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Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You’re
Parked (Automatic Transmission)
A CAUTION: It‘s better not to park with the engine running. But if
ever you have to, here are some things to know.
Engine exhaust cankill. It contains the gas
carbon monoxide(CO), which you can’t see or
smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death.
A CAUTION: I
You might have exhaust comingin if: Idling the engine with the air system control
0 Your exhaust system sounds strange off could allow dangerous exhaust into your
or different. vehicle (seethe earlier Caution under
Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. “Engine Exhaust”).
0 Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly
Your vehicle was damaged when driving over carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if
high points on the road or over road debris. the fan switchis at the highest setting. One place
0 Repairs weren’t done correctly. this can happen is a garage. Exhaust with--
Your vehicle or exhaust system had been --
CO can come ineasily. NEVER park in a
modified improperly. garage with the engine running.
If you ever suspect exhaustis coming into Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. (See
your vehicle: “Blizzard” in the Index.)
Drive it only with all the windows down to
blow out any CO; and
0 Have your vehicle fixed immediately.

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 Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped)
If you have this feature, your locking rear axle can
give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or
It can be dangerous to getofout your vehicle if gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time,
the shift leveris not fully in PARK (P) with the but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the
parking brake firmlyset. Your vehicle can roll. other does, this feature will allow the wheel with
Don’t leave yourvehicle when the engineis traction to move the vehicle.
~ running unlessyou have to. If you’ve left the Four-wheel Drive (If Equipped)
engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly.
You or others couldbe injured. To be sure your If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re onfairly your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for
extra traction. To shift out of two-wheel drive and into
level ground, always set your parking brake and four-wheel drive, push the 4HI or 4LO on the transfer
move the shift lever to PARK (P). case swit.ch.You should use 2HI for most ngrmal
driving conditions.
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t
move. See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index.
I
NOTICE:
If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in
the Index. Driving in the 4HI or 4LO positions fora long
time on dry or wet pavement could shorten the
life of your vehicle’s drivetrain.

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Electronic Transfer Case (IfEquipped) 4LO: This setting also engages your front axle to give
you extra traction. You may never need 4LO. It sends
If your four-wheel-drive the maximum power to all four wheels. You might
vehicle has the electronic choose 4LO if you were driving off-road in sand, mud,
transfer case,the transfer deep snow and climbing ordescending steep hills.
case switches are abovethe
Indicator lights in the switches show you which
audio system controls.
setting you are in. The indicator 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. An indicatorlight will flash
while shifting. It will remain illuminated when the
shift is completed.

Shifting from 2HI to 4HI

Use these switchesto shift intoand out of four-wheel Press and release the 4HI switch. This can be done at
drive. You can choose among three driving settings: any speed, and the front axle will lock automatically.
2HI: This setting is for driving in most street and Shifting from4HI to 2HI
highway situations. Your front axle is not engaged in
two-wheel drive. When this lamp is lit, it is about Press and release the 2HI switch. Thiscan be done at
one-half as bright as the others. any speed, and the front axle will unlock automatically.
4HI: This setting engages your front axle tohelp
drive your vehicle. Use 4HI when you need extra
traction, such as on snowy or icy roads, or in most
off-road situations.

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Shifting from 2HIor 4HI to 4LO shift your transmission into PARK (P). Wait until the
4LO irldicator light stays on before shifting your
To shift from 2Hl or 4H1 to 4L0, the vehicle must be
transmission into gear. This will get you into 4L0, but
stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 k d h ) with the
you should take your vehicle in for service to restore
transmission in NEUTRAL (Nj in vehicles equipped
normal operation.
with an automatic transmission. The clutch pedal must
be engaged on vehicles equipped with a manual Shifting from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI
transmission. The preferred method for shifting into
4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to To shift from 4LO to4HI or 2H1, your vehicle must be
3.2 k d h ) . Press and release the 4LO switch.You must stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 kmh) with the
wait for the 4LO indicator light to stop flashing and transmission in NEUTRAL (N) or the clutch pedal
remain illuminated before shifting your transmission engaged. The preferred method for shifting out of
into gear or releasing the clutch pedal. 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to
3.2 kmdh). Press and release the 4HI switch. You must
If the 4LO switch is pressed when your vehicle is in wait for the 4HT indicator light to stop flashing and
gear and/or moving, the 4LO indicator light will flash remain illuminated before shifting your transmission
for 30 seconds and not complete the shift unless your into gear or releasing the clutch pedal.
vehicle is moving slower than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) and
the transmission is in NEUTRAL (Nj or the clutch If the 4HI switch is pressed when your vehicle is in
pedal is engaged. gear and/or moving, the 4HI indicator light will flash
for 30 seconds but not complete the shift unless the
On automatic transmission equipped vehicles, if your vehicle is moving slower than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) and
transfer case does not shift into 4L0, your transmission the transmission is in NEUTRAL (N) or the clutch
indicator switch may require adjustment. With your pedal engaged.
transmission in NEUTRAL (Nj, press and release the
4LO switch. While the 4LO indicator light is flashing,

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On automatic transmission equipped vehicles, if your Press the side of the switch
transfer case does not shift into 4H1, your transmission with the down arrow to
indicator switch may require adjustment. With your lower the window.
transmission in NEUTRAL (N), press and release the Press the side of the switch
4HI switch. While the 4HI indicator light is flashing, with the up arrow to raise
shift your transmission into PARK (P). Wdit until the the window.
4HI indicator light stays on before shifting your
transmission into gear. This will get you into 4H1, but
you should take your vehicle in for service to restore
normal operation.

Windows
Express-Down Window
Manual Windows The driver’s window switch also has an express-down
Turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your feature that allows you to lower it without holding the
manual side door windows. window switch. Hold the driver’s window switch
down for more than a half a second to activate the
Power Windows (If Equipped) express-down feature. Lightly tap the switch to open
If you have the optional power windows, the controls the window slightly. The express-down feature can be
are on each of the side doors. With power windows, the interrupted at any time by pressing the up arrow end
switches controlthe windows when the ignition is on or of the switch.
when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is present. (See
“Retained Accessory Power” in the Index.) The driver’s
door has a switch for the passenger window as well.

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Swing-Out Windows (Extended Cab) Sliding Rear Window (If Equipped)

When you close the window, be sure the latch catches.

Squeeze the latch in the center of the window and slide
the glass to open it.
When you close the window, be sure the latch catches.

Horn
Press the steering wheel pad to sound the horn.

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Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
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 toward you. Move the steering wheel to a
comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the The lever on the left side of the steering column
wheel in place. includes your:
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Washer
Cruise Control (If Equipped)

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Turn and Lane Change Signals If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for
the trailer lamps, a different turn signal flasher is used.
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two With this flasher installed, the signal indicator will flash
downward (for left) positions. These positions allow even if a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front
you to signal a turn or a lane change. and rear. turn signal lamps regularly to make sure they
.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. are working.
When theturn is finished, the lever will return automatically.
Turn Signal On Chime
An arrow on the instrument If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile
panel will flash in the (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each flash of the turn
direction of the turn or signal. To turn off the chime, move the turn signal lever
lane change. to the off position.

Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer

To change the headlamps from low to high beam or high
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever to low beam, pull the multifunction lever all the way
until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you toward you. Then release it.
complete your lane change. The lever will return by
itself when you release it. When the high-beam
As you signal a turn or a lanechange, if the arrows don’t headlamps are on, this
flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out indicator light on the
and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. instrument panel will
also be on.
If a bulbis burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you
signal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit
Breakers” in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs.
Windshield Wipers For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away
from you to the LOW position. For high-speed wiping,
turn the band further, to HIGH. To stop the wipers,
move the band to OFF.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If they’re frozento the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become
worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
Windshield Washer
There is a paddle marked with the windshield washer
symbol on the top of the multifunction lever. 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.

You control the windshield wipers by turning the band I

with the wiper symbol on it. ‘A
For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold
it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will
FIn freezing weather, don’tuse your washer until
1
stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the the windshieldis warmed. Otherwise the washer
band on MIST longer. fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking
You can set the wiper speed for a long orshort delay your vision.
between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or
snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The
closer to LOW, the shorter the delay.
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Cruise Control (If Equipped)
With cruise COII~POI, you can
A CAU I ION:
maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 kndh) or more Cruise control canbe dangerous whereyou
without keeping your foot can’t drive safely ata steady speed. So,
on the accelerator. This can don’t use your cruise controlon winding
really help on long trips. roads orin heavy traffic.
Cruise control does not Cruise control can be dangerous on
work at speeds below about slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes
25 mph (40 km/h). in tire traction can cause needlesswheel
spinning, andyou could lose control. Don’t
use cruise control on slippery roads.
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 Setting Cruise Control
brakes or push the clutch pedal, the cruise control will

1
shut off.
A CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control switch on when
you’re not using cruise,you might hit a button
and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You
could be startled andeven lose control. Keep the
cruise control switchoff until you want to use it.
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1 . Move.the cruise control switch to ON. Once you’re going about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more,
2. Get up to the speed you want.
you can move the cruise
3. Press in the SET button control switch from ON
at the end of the lever to R/A for about a half
and release it. a second.

You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and

stay there.
Remember, if you hold the switch at R/A longer than
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. a half a second, the vehicle will keep going faster until
you release the switch or apply the brake. You could
Resuming a Set Speed be startled and even lose control. So unless you want
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed to go faster, don’t hold the switch at R/A.
and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off
cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it.

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Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Using Cruise Control on Hills
There.are two ways to go to a higher speed: How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.
Press the button at the end of the lever, then release When going up steep hills, you may want to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going
the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear
cruise at the higher speed.
to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake
Move the cruise switch from ON to WA. Hold it takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to
there until you get up to the speed you want, and be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on
then release the switch. (To increase your speed in steep hills.
very small amounts, move the switch to R/A. Each
time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph Ending Cruise Control
( 1.6 km/h) faster.) There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch
pedal, if you have a manual transmission.
Press in the button at the end of the lever until you
reach the lower speed you want, then release it. Move the cruise switch to OFF.
To slow down in very small amounts, press the Erasing Speed Memory
button for less than a half a second. Each time you
do this, you’ll go I mph (1.6 km/h) slower. When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
your cruise control set speed memory is erased.
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.

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Exterior Lamps Rotate the knob to the right to the parking lamps symbol
to manually turn on:
‘A’ - 0 Parking Lamps
I Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
Rotate the knob to the right to the master lamps symbol
\ / to turn on all the lamps listed as well as the headlamps.
Rotate the knob all the way to the left to turn off your
lamps and put the system in auto headlamp mode.

Your parking lamp and headlamp switch is on the

driver’s side of your instrument panel.

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Automatic Headlamp System To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp
system off, set the parking brake while the ignition is
When it is dark enough outside, your automatic off. Then start your vehicle. The automatic headlamp
headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the system will stay off until you release the parking brake.
normal brightness along with other lamps such as the
taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and the instrument As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
panel lights. The radio lights will also be dim. headlamp system when you need it,
Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on the top Lamps On Reminder
of the instrument panel under the radio speaker grill so
be sure it is not covered, which will cause the system to A reminder chime will sound when your headlamps or
be on whenever the ignition is on. parking lamps are manually turned on and your ignition
is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY. To turn the chime
The system may also turn on your headlamps when off, turn the knob all the way to the left or turn the
driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast instrument panel dimmer down to the fully dimmed
weather, a tunnel or fuelingyour vehicle in a low-light position. In the automatic mode, the headlamps turn
area. This is normal. off once the ignition key is in OFF.
There is a delay in the transition between the daytime
and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running
Daytime Running Lamps
Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp systems Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
so that driving under bridges or bright overhead for others to seethe front of your vehicle during the
street lights does not affect the system. The DRL and day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving
automatic headlamp system will only be affected conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting short periods after dawn and before sunset.
longer than the delay.

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The DRL system will make your headlamps come on Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
at reduced brightness when:
Use your fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty
e the ignition is on, conditions. Your parking lamps or low-beam headlamps
the headlamp switch is i n automatic headlamp must be on for your fog lamps to work.
mode and The fog lamp switch is on the instrument panel under
e the parking brake is released. the lamps switch. Press the switch to turn the fog lamps
on. Press the switch again to turn them off. A light will
When the DRL are on, only your headlamps will be on. glow in the switch when the fog lamps are on.
The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on.
The instrument panel won’t be lit up either. Remember, fog lamps alone will not give off as much
light as your headlamps. Never use your fog lamps in
When it begins to get dark, the headlamps will the dark without turning on your headlamps.
automatically switch from DRL to the regular headlamps.
The fog lamps will go off whenever your high-beam
When you turn the headlamp switch off, the regular headlamps come on. When the high-beam headlamps
lamps will go off, and your headlamps will change go off, the fog lamps will come on again.
to the reduced brightness of DRL provided it is not
dark outside. Interior Lamps
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking Brightness Control
brake. The DRL will stay off until you release the
parking brake. Turn the switch next to the headlamp switch up to make
your instrument panel lights brighter. Turn the switch all
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular the way up to turn on the interior lamps.
headlamp system when you need it.

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Exit Lighting Dome Lamps
With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when The dome lamps will come on when you open the doors.
you remove the key from the ignition to help you see You can also turn the dome lamps on by rotating the
while exiting the vehicle. These lights will stay on for a thumb wheel, located next to the parking/headlamps
short period of time and then will go out. knob, all the way up to the top detent position. In this
position, the dome lamps will remain on whether the
Illuminated Entry doors are opened or closed.
Your vehicle is equipped with an illuminated entry feature. You can use the DOME OVERRIDE button, located
When the doors are opened,the dome lamps will come below the parking/headlamp knob, to set the dome
on if the DOME OVERRIDE button is out. When all the lamps to come on automatically when the doors are
doors are closed, o r the dome lamp button is pressed in, opened, or to remain off. To turn the lamps off, press the
the lamps will stay on for a short period of time and will button once. With the button in this position, the dome
then go out. lamps will remain off when the doors are open. To
return the lamps to automatic operation, press the button
Front Map Lamps(If Equipped) again and return it to the “out” position. With the button
If your vehicle has optional front map lamps, they are in this position, the dome lamps will come on when you
located on the inside rearview mirror. They will open the door. This will not override the illuminated
automatically come on for approximately 40 seconds when entry feature.
the doors are unlocked withthe keyless entry transmitter
(if equipped) or until the ignition key is turnedto RUN
or ACCESSORY. The lamps will also stay on for
approximately 40 seconds after you exit the vehicle unless
you lock the doors with the keyless entry transmitter.
You can also turn the lamps on and off by pmsing the
switch near each lamp.

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Battery Run-Down Protection Mirrors
This feature shutsoff the dome, courtesy, vanity, Electrochromic Day/Night Inside
reading, glove box, cargo and underhood lamps if they
are left on for more than 20 minutes when the ignition is Rearview Mirror
off. This will keep your battery from running down.
If the batteryrun-down protection shuts off the interior
lamps, to return to normal operation it may be
necessary to:
0 Shut off all lamps and close all doors, or
0 Turn the ignition key to RUN.

Your vehicle may have an automatic electrochromic

dayhight rearview mirror.
This mirror autornatically changes to reduce glare from
headlamps behind you. A photocell on the back of the
mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside. Another
photocell built into the mirror surface senses when
headlamps are behind you.

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At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will Power Remote Control Mirror
gradually darken to reduce glare{this change may take
b
a few seconds). The mirror will return to its clear The control is located on the
daytime state when the glare is reduced. driver’s door armrest.
Press the button at the base of the mirror to turn on the
autonlatic feature. Thebutton has an indicator light to
show it is on. Press the button again to turn the
automatic feature off.
Time Delay
The automatic mirror has a time delay feature which
prevents unnecessary switching from the night back to
the day position. This delay prevents rapid changing of
the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic.
Move the control to the left or right to choose the
Cleaning the Photocells mirror, then press the arrows on the control pad to
Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the adjust the mirror.
photocells when necessary.
Convex Outside Mirror
Outside Manual Adjust Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side mirror’s surfxe is curved so you can see more from
of your vehicle. the driver’s seat.
You can fold them before entering a car wash. Pull the
mirrors in toward the vehicle. Push the mirrors back
out when finished.

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 Front Storage Area
A
-
CAUTION:
A convex mirrorcan make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they reallyare.
If you cut too sharply into the rightlane, you
could hit a vehicle on yourright. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changinglanes.

Storage Compartments
Glove Box
To open your glove box, lift the lever the
on front of the
glove box and lower the door. The glovebox should not If your vehicle has this consolecompartment, squeeze
be open while driving. the front lever whilelifting the top to open it. You can
store cassettesin the slots in the frontof the
Door Storage compartment. If you have a compact disc player, you
You will find a storage compartment on each door. may store compact discs insidethe console.

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 Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
Rotate the front ashtray door down to open it.

I NOTICE:
Don’t put papers and other things that burn
into your ashtray.If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials couldset them on fire
causing damage.

To remove the front ashtray, pull the bin upward.

To use the lighter, press it in all the way, and let go.
I f your vehicle has the center armrest compartment, lift When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.
the cover to expose the storage areawhich includes slots
for cassettes and a coinholder.
Some vehicles may have a storage pocket on the back of
the bucket or 60/40 bench seats.

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 Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
NOTICE: (If Equipped)
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in withyour hand
while it is heating.If you do, it won’t be ableto
back away from the heating element when it’s
ready. That can make it overload, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.

Sun Visors
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.
Visor Vanity Mirror Pull the sun visor down and lift the mirror cover to turn
Pull the sun visor down and lift the cover to expose the on the lamps.
vanity mirror.

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Accessory Power Outlets
(If Equipped) NOTICE:
If you have accessory power outlets, you can plug in When using the accessory power outlets,
auxiliary electrical equipment. Theaccessory power maximum electrical load must not exceed25 amps.
outlets are located near the center of the vehicle on the Always turn off any electrical equipment when not
lower part of the instrument panel. Just remove the
in use. Leaving electrical equipmenton for
plug from the outlet and follow the proper installation
instructions that are included with any electrical extended periods will drain your battery.
equipment you install.
These circuits are protected by a fuse and have
maximum current levels.

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Instrument Panel

A. Air Vents E. Audio System I. Air Bag Switch

B. Instrument Cluster E Auxiliary Power Outlets J. Brake Release
C. Electronic Transfer Case (If Equipped) K. Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
(If Equipped) G . Comfort Controls L. Lamp Controls
D. Glove Box H. Ashtray
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Instrument Panel Cluster
Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how
fast you're going,about how much fuel you've used, and many other things you'll need to know to drive safely
L.

and economically.

Standard Cluster
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Optional Cluster

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Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer (If Equipped)
Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions
per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). per minute (rpm).
Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been Each tachometer has a different limit depending on the
driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or powertrain in your vehicle. The tachometer has three
kilometers (used in Canada). areas: normal operating range, red warning range and
You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a red danger range.
new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the The normal operating range shows your engine speed
mileage total of the old odometer, then it must be. But if during normal driving conditions. For example, when
it can't, then it's set at zero, and a label must be put on the needle points to 2, it means the engine is running at
the driver's door to show the old mileage reading when 2,000 revolutions per minute (rpm). The tachometer
the new odometer was installed. needle will vary all the time that the engine is running.
Trip Odometer The shaded red warning range tells you that your engine
speed is reaching its upper limits. Don't drive very long
The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has with the tachometer in the red warning range. If you
been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero. have a manual transmission, shift to a higher gear as
To view the trip odometer, press the button near the soon as possible. If you have an automatic transmission,
readout. To reset the trip odometer, hold the button lift your foot off the accelerator pedal.
until it clears.

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The solid red danger range tells you that your engine Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
speed is at its upper limits. You should immediately shift problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you
to a higher gear, or lift your foot off the accelerator pedal. will see in the details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briefly when you start the

1 NOTICE: engine just to letyou know they’re working. If you

are familiar with this section, you should not be
alarmed when this happens.
Do not operate theengine with the tachometer in Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem
the red range, or engine damage will occur. 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.
Warning Lights, Gages
When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on
and Indicators when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
This part describes the warning lights and gages that there may be a problem, check the section that tells you
may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you what to do aboutit. Please follow this manual’s advice.
locate them. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights
wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an and gages. They’re a big help.
expensive repair or replacement.Paying attention to
your warning lights and gages could also saveyou or
others from injury.

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 ~

Safety Belt Reminder Light This light will come on

when you start your engine,
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime and it will flash for a few
will come on for about eight seconds to remind people seconds. Then the light
to fasten their safety bel& unless the driver’s safety belt should go out. This means
is already buckled. the system is ready.
I I
The safety belt light will
also come on and stay on
for about 20 seconds, then If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
it will flash for about
engine orcomes on when you are driving, your air bag
55 seconds. If the driver’s system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
belt is already buckled, serviced right away.
neither the chime nor the The air bag readiness light should flash for a few+
light will come on. seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. Ifthe
light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.
Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows the air bag symbol. Thesystem
checks the air bag‘s electrical system for malfunctions.
The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air
bag module, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For
more information on the air bag system, see “Air Bag”
i n the Index.

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AIR BAG OFF Light
When you turn the right front passenger’s air bag off,
this light will come on and stay on to remind you that c
A CAUTION:
the air bag has been turned off. This light will go off If the right front passenger’s air bag is turned
when you turn the air bag back on again. See “Securing off, an adult or a child who is no longer an infant
a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position” in sitting in the right front passenger’s position
the Index for more on this, including important won’t have the extra protectionof an airbag. In
safety information.
a crash, the air bag wouldn’t be able to inflate
and help protect the person sitting there. Make
sure the air bag is turned on unlessyou are using
a rear-facing child restraintin the right front
seat position.

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 Charging System Indicator Light
The charging system light
will come on briefly when
If the air bag readiness light evercomes on when you turn on the ignition,
you have turnedoff the airbag, it meansthat
something may be wrongwith the airbag system. (+I but the engine is not
running, as a check to
The right front passenger’s air bag could inflate show you it is working.
even though the switchis off. If this ever
happens, don’t securea rear-facing child
It should go olrt once the engine is running. If it stays
restraint in yourvehicle until you have your
on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have
vehicle serviced. 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 is 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.

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Voltmeter Gage You can only drive for a short time with the reading in
either warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all
When your engine is not unnecessary accessories.
running, but the ignition is
on (in RUN), this gage Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible
problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle
shows your battery’s state
serviced as soon as possible.
of charge in DC volts.
Shift Light
You have the shift light
if you have a manual
transmission. This light
comes on very briefly as
When the engine is running, the gage shows the a bulb check when you
condition of the charging system.Readings between start the engine.
the low and high warning zones indicate the normal
operating range.
Shifting when the indicator light is on will help you get
Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a the best fuel economy. See “ShiftLight” in the Index.
large number of electrical accessories are operatingin
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 providefull 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.

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Brake System WarningLight If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the
road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor.
will come on when you set your parking brake. The light It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the
will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle”
If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it in the Index.)
means you have a brake problem.
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 brake system may not be working properly
If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake if the brake system warning lightis on. Driving
problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. with the brake system warning lighton can lead
to an accident.If the light is still on after you’ve
I l l This light should come on pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have
briefly when you turn the
ignition key to RUN. If it the vehicle towed for service.
doesn’t come on then, have
it fixed so it will be ready
BRAKE to warn you if there’s
a problem.

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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
With the anti-lock brake This gage shows the
system, this light will engine coolant temperature.
come on when you start If the gage pointer moves
your engine and may stay
on for several seconds.
@ into the red area, your
engine is too hot!
That’s normal.
---
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 It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you
warning light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes have been operating your vehicle under normal driving
and there’s a problem with your regular brakes. See conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your
“Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this section. vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
The anti-lock brake system warning light should come In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows you what
on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. I f the to do. See ”Engine Overheating’‘ in the Index.
light doesn’t come on then. have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Service Engine Soon Light) NOTICE:
Your vehicle is equipped If you keep driving your vehicle with this light
with a computer which on, aftera while, your emission controls may not
SERVICE monitors operation of the
work as well, your fuel economy may not be as
ENGINE fuel, ignition and emission
good and your engine may not run as smoothly.
control systems.
SOON This could leadto costly repairs that may not be
covered by your warranty.

This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board This light should come on, as a check to show you it is
Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not
assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired.
life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner This light will also come on during a malfunction in one
environment. The SERVICE ENGINE SOONlight of two ways:
comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service
is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the 0 Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been
system before any problem is apparent. This may detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and
prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This may darnage the emission control system on your
system is also designed to assist your service technician vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis
in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. and service may be required.
0 Light On Steady -- An emission control system
malfunction has been detected on your vehicle.
Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and
service may be required.

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If the Light Is Flashing If the Light Is On Steady
The following may prevent more serious damage to YOLImay be able to correct the emission system
your vehicle: malfunction by considering the following:
0 Reducing vehicle speed. Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?
Avoiding hard accelerations. If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install
the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel
0 Avoiding steep uphill grades.
cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or
0 If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporateinto the
cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly
If the light stops flashingand remains on steady, see “If installed should turn the light off.
the Light Is On Steady” following. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water‘?
If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition
stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. will usually be corrected when the electrical system
Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off.
engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light
Have you recently changed brands of fuel?
Is On Steady” following. If the light is still flashing,
follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see
dealer orqualified service center for service. “Fuel” in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your
engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may
notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you
put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on
acceleration or stumblingon acceleration. (These
conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.)
This will be detected by the system and cause the light
to turn on.

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If you experience one or more of these conditions, Oil pressure may vary withengine speed, outside
change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the
full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range.
If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a
have your dealer or qualified service center check the dangerously low oil level or other problems causing low
vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and oil pressure.
diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical
problems that may have developed.
Engine Oil Pressure Gage
/d CAUTION:
I The oil pressure gage shows Don’t keep drivingif the oil pressure is low. If
the engine oil pressure in you do, your engine can become so hot that it
psi (pounds per square inch) catches fire.You or others could be burned.
when the engine is running. Check youroil as soon as possible and have your
vehicle serviced.

NOTICE:
Canadian vehicles indicate oil pressure in kPa Damage to your engine from neglected oil
(kilopascals). problems can becostly and is not covered by
your warranty.

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Security Warning Light Service 4WD Light
This light will come on This light should come on
briefly when you turn the briefly when you turn on the
key toward START. The ignition, as a check to show
SECURITY light will stay on until the
SERVICE you it is working.
engine starts. 4WD

If the light flashes, the Passlock system has entered a The SERVICE 4WDlight comes on to indicate that
tamper mode. If the vehicle fails to start, see “Passlock” there may be a problem with the drive system and
in the Index. service is required. Malfunctions can be indicated by
If the light comes on continuously while drivingand the system before any problem is apparent, which may
stays on, there may be a problem with the Passlock prevent serious damage to the vehicle. This system is
system. Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock, also designed to assist your service technician in
correctly diagnosing a malfunction.
and you should see your dealer.

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Check Gages Light Here are four things that some owners ask about. None
k
of these show a problem with your fuel gage:
The CHECK GAGES light
At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the
will come on briefly when
gage reads FULL (F).
CHECK you are starting the engine.
It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the
GAGES gage indicated. For example, the gage may have
indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took
a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to
fill the tank.
If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving,
The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or
check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure
speed up.
gages to see if they are in the warning zones.
The gage doesn’t go back to EMPTY (E) when you
Fuel Gage turn off the ignition.
When the ignition is on, Low Fuel Light
the fuel gage tells you
about how much fuel you This light comes on when

@ FUEL ONLY
have remaining.
LOW
FUEL
the fuel tank is low on fuel.

To turn it off, add fuel to the fuel tank. See “Fuel” in

the Index.

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 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be
sure to read about the particular systems supplied with yo~lrvehicle.

3-2 Comfort Controls 3-10 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and
3-2 Standard Climate Control System Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
3-3 Optional Climate Control System 3-15 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and
3-4 Air Conditioning (If Equipped) Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
3-4 Heating 3-19 Remote Cassette Tape Player ( I f Equipped)
3-5 Ventilation System 3-20 Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)
3-5 Defogging and Defrosting 3-23 Understanding Radio Reception
3-6 Audio Systems 3-23 Tips About Your Audio System
3-6 Setting the Clock for Systems without 3-24 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
Automatic Tone Control 3-25 Care of Your Compact Discs
3-6 Setting the Clock for Systems with Automatic 3-25 Care of Your Compact Disc Player
Tone Control 3-25 Fixed Mast Antenna
3 -6 AM-FM Stereo
3-8 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
(If Equipped)
Comfort Controls Mode Knob
With these systems, you can control the heating, cooling The right knob on the control panel allows you to
and ventilation in your vehicle. choose the direction of air delivery.
OFF: This setting turns the system off. Some outside air
Standard Climate Control System will still enter the vehicle whenever the vehicle is
moving forward.
+e
/J VENT: This setting directs most of the air through
the instrument panel outlets and a small amount through
the floor outlets.
+e
+@ BI-LEVEL: Air is delivered through the heater
floor outlets as well as the instrument panel outlets.
e
+ 'setting directs most of the
II"l HEATER: This
warmed air through the heater floor outlets and some air
through the windshield defroster outlets.
Fan Control we BLEND: Airflow
+ 'is divided equally between the
The knob on the left side of the heating system control
panel controls the fan speed. To increase airflow, move the heater floor outlet and the windshield defroster outlets.
knob to the right. To decrease airflow, move it to the left. DEFROST This setting directs most air through
Temperature Knob the windshield defroster outlets and some through the
The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the heater outlets.
relative temperature of the air flowing into the passenger
area of your vehicle. Move the knob to the right toward
the red area for warmer air. Move the knob to the left
toward the blue area for cooler air.
Optional Climate Control System Mode Knob
The right knob on the control panel allows you to
choose the direction of air delivery.
OFF: This setting turns the system off. Some outside air
will still enter the vehicle whenever the vehicle is
moving forward.
MAX A/C: This setting provides maximum cooling
with the least amount of work. MAX A/C recirculates
much of the air inside your vehicle so it cools quickly.
This setting directsmost of the air through the
instrument panel vents and a small amount through the
floor vents.
Fan Control N C : This setting cools the air entering your vehicle and
directs most of the air through the instrument panel
The knob on the left side of the heating system control
vents and a small amount through the floor vents.
panel controls the fan speed. To increase airflow, move -bo
the knob to the right. To decrease airflow, move it to +fl BI-LEVEL A/C: This setting cools the air
the left. entering your vehicle and directs it through the heater
Temperature Knob
The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the
+.
floor outlets aswell as the instrument panel outlets.
/.I VENT This setting directs most of the air through
relative temperature of the air flowing into the passenger the instrument panel outlets and a small amount through
area of your vehicle. Move the knob to the right toward the floor outlets.The air conditioningcompressor is not
the red area for warmer air. Move the knob to the left working when VENT is selected.
toward the blue area for coolerair.

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HEATER: This setting directs most of the
warmed air through the heater floor outlets and some air
On cool but sunny days, use BI-LEVEL A/C to deliver
warm air to the floor and cooler air to the instrument
panel outlets.
through the windshield defroster outlets.
(ii3, If you have the “VORTEC 4300” engine, when the air
+fl BLEND: Airflow is divided equally between the conditioner is on, you may sometimes notice slight
changes in your vehicle’s engine speed and power. This
heater floor outlet and the windshield defroster outlets.
is normal because the system is designed to cycle the
DEFROST This setting directs most air through compressor on and off to keep the desired temperature.
the windshield defroster outlets and some through the
heater outlets. Heating
Air Conditioning (If Equipped) The heater works best if you keep your windows closed
while using it. On cold days, use HEATER with the
On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot temperature knob turned to the right. BLEND is useful
inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your in cool weather when you have fog or ice on the
vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed windshield or side windows.
for the air conditioner to work its best.
If you use the optional engine coolant heater before
For quick cool-down on very hot days, use MAX A/C starting your engine. your heating system will produce
with the temperature knob turned to the left. This setting warmer air faster to heat the passenger compartment in
should be used to keep odors and/ordust from entering cold weather. See “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index.
the vehicle. For normal cooling on hot days, use A/C
with the temperature knob turned to the left.

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Ventilation System You can direct the airflow side-to-side by rotating the
thumbwheel located in the center of the vent. The vent
For mild outside temperatures when little heating or can be tilted up and down also. To control the amount of
cooling is needed, use VENT to direct outside air airflow through the outlets, rotate the thumbwheel
through your vehicle. Airflow is through the instrument below the vent.
panel outlets.
Your vehicle’s ventilation system supplies outside airto Ventilation Tips
the inside of your vehicle when it is moving. When the 0 Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
vehicle is not moving, you can get outside air to flow any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater
through by selecting any mode and any fan speed. and defroster will work far better, reducing the
chance of fogging the inside of your windows.
0 When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, move the
fan control to high for a 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.
0 Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects.
This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle.
Defogging and Defrosting
On cool, humid days, use BLEND to keep the
windshield and side windows clear.
Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the
windshield quickly in extreme humid or cold conditions.
You will find air outlets in the center and on the sides of Turn the temperature knob to the right and move the fan
your instrument panel. control toward high.
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Audio Systems AM-FM Stereo
Your Delco Electronics audio system has been designed
to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure.
You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint
yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco
Electronics 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 for Systems without
Automatic Tone Control
Press SET. Within five seconds,press and hold the
SEEK right arrow until the correctminute appears on
the display. Press and hold the SEEK left arrow until the Playing the Radio
correct hour appears on the display. VOLUME: This knob turns the system on and off and
controls the volume. To increase volume and turn the
Setting the Clock for Systems with radio on, turn the knob to the right. Turn it to the left to
Automatic Tone Control decrease volume.
rress and hold HR until the correct hour appears on the RECALL: Display the time with the ignition off by
display. Press and hold MN until the correct minute pressing the recall knob. When the radio is playing,
appears on the display. To display the clock with the press this knob to recall the station frequency.
ignition off, press RECALL or HR/MN and the time
will be displayed for a few seconds. There is an initial Finding a Station
two-second delay before the clock goes into the AM-FM: Press the lower knob to switch between AM
time-set mode. and FM. The display shows your selection.

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TUNE: Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations. In addition to the four stations already set, up to three
more stations may be preset on each band by pressing
SEEK: Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher
two adjoining buttons at the same time. Just:
station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower
station and stay there. 1. Tune in the desired station.
SCAN: Press both SEEK buttons to listen to a few 2. Press SET. (SET will appear on the display.)
seconds of each radio station. SCAN will light up on the
3. Press two adjoining buttons at the same time, within
display. Press the right arrow to tune in the next higher five seconds.Whenever you press the same two
station and press the left arrow to tune to the next lower buttons, the station you set will return.
station. Press VOLUME or both SEEK buttons to
stop scanning. 4. Repeat the steps for each pair of pushbuttons.
PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered pushbuttons let Setting the Tone
you return to your favorite stations.You can set up to
14 stations (seven AM and seven FM). Just: BASS: Slide this lever up or down to increase or
decrease bass.
1. Turn the radio on.
TREB: Slide this lever up or down to increase or
2. Press AM-FM to select the band. decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may
3. Tune in the desired station. want to decrease the treble.
4. Press SET. (SET will appear on the display.) Adjusting the Speakers
5 . Press one of the four pushbuttons within five BAL: Turn the control behind the upper knob to move
seconds. Whenever you press that numbered button, the sound to the left or right speakers. Themiddle
the station you set will return. position balances the sound between the speakers.
6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. FADE: Turn the control behind the lower knob to move
the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle
position balances the sound between the speakers.

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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player Finding a Station
(If Equipped) AM-FM: Press the lower knob to switch between AM,
FMl and FM2.
TUNE: Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations.
SEEK: Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher
station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower
station and stay there.
PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered pushbuttons let
you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to
21 stations (seven A M , seven FM1 and seven FM2). Just:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press AM-FM to select the band.
Playing the Radio 3. Tune in the desired station.
VOLUME: This knob turns the system on and off and 4. Press SET. (SET will appear on the display.)
controls the volume. To increase volume and turn the
5. Press and hold one of the four pushbuttons within
radio on, turn the knob to the right. Turn it to the left to
five seconds.Whenever you press that numbered
decrease volume.
button, the station you set will return.
RECALL: Display the time with the ignition off by
pressing this knob. When the radio is playing, press this 6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
knob to recall the station frequency.

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In addition to the four stations already set, up to three Setting the Tone
more stations may be preset on each band by pressing
BASS: Slide this lever up or down to increase or
two adjoining buttons at the same time. Just:
decrease bass.
1. Tune in the desired station.
TREB: Slide this lever up or down to increase or
2. Press SET. (SET will appear on the display.) decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may
3. Press two adjoining buttons at the same time, within want to decrease the treble.
five seconds. Whenever you press the same two Adjusting the Speakers
buttons, the station you set will return.
BAL: Turn the control behind the upper knob to move
4. Repeat the steps for each pair of pushbuttons. the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle
P.SCAN: Press both SEEK buttons to scan through each position balances the sound between the speakers.
of your preset stations. The system will scan through FADE: Turn the control behind the lower knob to move
and play each preset station stored on your pushbuttons the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle
for a few seconds. Press either SEEK button or position balances the sound between the speakers.
RECALL to stop scanningthrough the preset stations.

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Playing a Cassette Tape AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and
Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
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 tapeis playing, use the knobs
for VOLUME, BAL
FADE, BASS and TFEB just as you do for the radio.
REV: Press the SEEK left arrow
to reverse the cassette tape.
Press the SEEK right arrow to stop reversing the tape.
FWD: Press the SEEK right arrow to advance the
cassette tape. Press the SEEK left arrow to stop
forwarding the tape.
RECALL: Press this knob to switch tape sides.
EJECT Press this button to remove the tape or stop the Playing the Radio
tape and play the radio.
PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and
CLN: If this message appears on the display, the off. To increase volume, turn the knob to the right. Turn
cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play it to the left to decrease volume. The knob is capable of
tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to being rotated continuously.
prevent damage to the tapes and player. See “Care of
Your Cassette Tape Player” in the Index. After you clean RECALL: Display the time with the ignition off by
the player, press and hold EJECT for five seconds to pressing this button. When the radio is playing, press
reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display --- to this button to recall the station frequency.
show the indicator was reset.

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SCV: Your system has a feature called SCAN: Press and hold SEEK for two seconds until
Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV). With SCV, your SCAN appears on the display. SCAN allows you to
audio system adjusts automatically tomake up for road listen to stations for a few seconds. Thereceiver will
and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the continue to scan and momentarily stop at each station
desired level. Move the control ringbehind the upper until you press the button again. The sound will mute
knob to the right to adjust the SCV. Then, as you drive, while scanning.
SCV automatically increases the volume, as necessary, PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let
to overcome noise at any particular speed.The volume you return to your favorite stations.You can set up to
level should always sound the same to you as you drive. 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Just:
If you don’t want to use SCV, turn the control allthe
way down. Each notch on the control ring allows for 1. Turn the radio on.
more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. 2. Press AM-FM to select the band.
Finding a Station 3. Tune in the desired station.
AM-FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 4. Press AUTO TONE to select the setting you prefer.
and FM2. The display will show your selection. 5. Press and hold one of the six pushbuttons. The sound
TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to will mute. When it returns, release the button.
choose radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored Whenever you press that numbered button, the
position when you’re not using it. station you set will return and the tone you selected
will be automatically selected for that button.
SEEK: Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher
station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower 6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
station and stay there. The sound will mute
while seeking.

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P. SCAN: The preset scan button lets you scan through AUTO TONE: Press this button to select among the six
your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons. Select preset equalization settings and tailor the sound to the
either the AM, FM1 or FM2 mode and then press music or voice being heard. Each time you press the
l? SCAN. It will scan through each station stored on your button, the selection will switch to one of the preset
pushbuttons and stop fora few seconds before continuing settings of CLASSIC, NEWS, ROCK, POP, C/W
to scan through all of the pushbuttons. Press P. SCAN (CountryNestern) or JAZZ. To return to the manual
again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning to listen mode, press and release this button until the AUTO
to a specific preset station. P. SCAN will light up on the TONE display goes blank. This will return the tone
display while in this mode. If one of the stations stored on adjustment to the BASS and TREB controls. If a BASS
a pushbutton is too weak for the location you are in, the or TREB control is rotated, the AUTO TONE display
radio display will show the channel number(Pl-P6) for will go blank. Use PUSHBUTTONS to program
several seconds before advancingto the next preset station. AUTO TONE.

Setting theTone Ad,justing the Speakers

BASS: Press lightly on this knobto release it from its BAL: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its
stored position. Turn the knob to the right to increase bass stored position. Turn the control to the right to adjust
and to the left to decrease bass. When the BASS control is sound to the right speakers and to the left to adjust
rotated, the AUTO TONE display will go blank. sound to the left speakers. The middle position balances
the sound between the speakers.
TREB: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its
stored position. Turn the knob to the right to increase FADE: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its
treble and to the left to decrease treble. When the TREB stored position. Turn the control to the right to adjustthe
control is rotated, the AUTO TONE display will go sound to the front speakers and to the left for the rear
blank. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to speakers. The middle position balances the sound
decrease the treble. between the speakers.
Push these knobs back into their stored positions when Push these knobs back into their stored positions when
you’re not using them. you’re not using them.
Playing a CassetteTape NEXT (3): Press the NEXT button or the SEEK right
arrow to search for the next selection. A minimum
Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are
30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than three-second blank gap is required for the player to stop
that are so thin they may not work well in this player, at the beginning of the selection. Thetape direction
arrow will blink during the SEEK operation. The sound
To load a cassette tapewith the ignition off, press will mute while searching forthe next selection.
EJECT or RECALL. Then, insert the cassette tape.
If the ignition is on but the radio is off, the tape will REV (4): Press this button to rapidly reverse the tape to
begin playing. the beginning of the cassette or until you press REV
again. The radiowill play the last selected station while
Once the tape is playing, use the VOL, AUTO TONE, reversing the tape. The tape direction arrow will blink
BAL, FADE, BASS and TREB controls just asyou do during the reverse operation.
for the radio. The tape symbol and a direction arrow will
be on the display whenever a tape is being played. flu (5): Press this button to reduce cassette tape noise.
Anytime a tape is inserted, the top side is selected for The double-D symbol will appear on the display while
play first. the player is in this mode.

The player automatically senses if the cassette tape is Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license
metal or CrO2 and adjusts for best playback sound. from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby
For metal tapes, the double-D symbol will appear on and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
the display. Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

PREV (1): Press the PREV button or the SEEK left FWD (6): Press this button to rapidly forward the tape
arrow to search for the previous selection. A minimum to the end of the cassette oruntil you press FWD again.
three-second blank gap is required for the player to stop The radio will play the last selected station while
at the beginning of the selection. The tape direction forwarding the tape. The tape direction arrow will blink
arrow will blink during the SEEK operation. during the forward operation.

PROG (2): Press this button to switch from one side of

the tape to the other.
AM-FM: Press this button to switch from a tape to CD Adapter Kits
the radio. It is possible to use a CD adapter kit with your cassette
TAPE AUX: Press this button to return to the tape tape player after activating the bypass feature on your
player when playing the radio. The lighted arrow will tape player.
appear and show the direction of play when a tape is in To activate the bypass feature, use the following steps:
the active mode.
1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY.
EJECT: Press this button to remove the tape. The radio
will now play. EJECT can be used with either the 2. Turn the radio off.
ignition or radio off. To load a cassettetape with the 3. Press and hold the TAPE AUX button for five
ignition or radio off, press EJECT before loading seconds. The tape symbol on the display will flash
the cassette. for two seconds, indicating the feature is active.
CLN: If this message appears on the display, the 4. Insert the adapter while the tape symbol is flashing.
cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play It will power up the radio and begin playing.
tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to
prevent damage to the tapes and player. See “Care of This override routine will remain active until EJECT
Your Cassette Tape Player” in the Index. After you clean is pressed.
the player, press and hold EJECT for five seconds to
reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display --- to
show the indicator was reset.

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AM-FM Stereo with Conlpact Disc Player SCV: Your system has a feature called
and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV). With SCV, your
audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road
and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the
desired level. Move the control ring behind the upper
knob to the right to adjust the SCV. Then, as you drive,
SCV automatically increases the volume, as necessary,
to overcome noise at any particular speed. The volume
level should always sound the same to you as you drive
If you don’t want to use SCV, turn the control all the
way down. Each notch on the control ring allows for
more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds.
Finding a Station
AM-FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM I
Playing the Radio and FM2. The display will show your selection.
PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
off‘. To increase volume, turn this knob to the right. Turn choose radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored
it to the left to decrease volume. The knob is capable of position when you’re not using it.
rotating continuously.
SEEK: Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher
RECALL: Display the time with the ignition off by station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower
pressing this button. When the radio is playing, press station and stay there. The sound will mute
this button to recall the station frequency. while seeking.

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 .-

SCAN: Press and hold SEEK for two seconds until P.SCAN: The preset scan button lets you scan through
' SCAN appears on the display. SCAN allows you to
~
your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons. Select
listen to stations for few
a seconds. The receiver will either the AM, FM1 or FM2 mode and then press
1
I continue to scan and momentarily stop at each station
until you press the button again. Thesound will mute
P.SCAN. It will scan through each station stored on your
pushbuttons and stop for a few seconds before continuing
while scanning. to scan through all of the pushbuttons. Press P.SCAN
PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let again or oneof the pushbuttons to stop scanning to listen
you return to your favorite stations.You can set up to to a specific stored station. P.SCAN will light up on the
18 stations (six AM, six F M 1 and six FM2). Just: display while in this mode. If one of the stations stored on
a pushbutton is too weak for the location you are in, the
1. Turn the radio on. radio display w ill show the channel number (Pl-P6) for
2. Press AM-FM to select the band. several seconds before advancing to the next preset station.
3. Tune in the desired station. Setting the Tone
4. Press AUTO TONE to select the setting you prefer. BASS: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its
5 . Press and hold one of the six pushbuttons. The sound stored position. Turn the knob to the right to increase bass
will mute. When it returns, releasethe button. and to the left to decrease bass. When the BASS control is
Whenever you press that numbered button, the rotated, the AUTO TONE display will go blank.
station you set will return and the tone you selected TREB: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its
will be automatically selected forthat button. stored position. Turn the knob to the rightto increase
I
I 6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. treble and to the left to decrease treble. When the TREB
control is rotated, the AUTO TONE display will go
blank. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to
decrease the treble.
Push these knobs back into their stored positions when
you're not using them.

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AUTO TONE: Press this button to select among the six Playing a Compact Disc
preset equalization settingsand tailor the sound to the PWR: Press this knob to turn the system on. (Please note
music or voice being heard. Each time you press the that you can also turn the system on when you insert a
button, the selection will switch to one of the preset compact disc intothe player with the ignition on.)
settings of CLASSIC, NEWS, ROCK, POP, CnV
(Country/Western) or JAZZ. To return to the manual Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The
mode, press and release this button until the AUTO player will pull it in. Wait a few seconds and the disc
TONE display goes blank. This will return the tone should play. CD and a CD symbol will also appear on
adjustment to the BASS and TREB controls. If a BASS the display. Anytime you are playing a CD, the letters
or TREB control is rotated, the AUTO TONE display CD will be next to the CD symbol.
will go blank. Use PUSHBUTTONS to program If the disc comes back out and ERR appears on the
AUTO TONE. display, it could be that:
Adjusting the Speakers You are driving on a very rough road. (The disc
BAL: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its should play when the road gets smoother.)
stored position. Turn the control to the right to adjust The disc is upside down.
sound to the right speakers and to the left to adjust It is dirty, scratched or wet.
sound to the left speakers. The middle position balances
the sound between the speakers. 0 It is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour and
try again.)
FADE: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its
stored position. Turn the control to the right to adjust the 0 The disc player is very hot.
sound to the front speakers and to the left for the rear Press RECALLto make ERR go off the display.
speakers. The middle position balances the sound
between the speakers. PREV (1): Press PREV or the SEEK left arrow to
search for the previous selection. If you hold this button
Push these knobs back into their stored positions when or press it more than once, the disc will advance further.
you’re not using them. Sound is muted in this mode.

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RDM (2): Press this button to play the tracks on the disc AM-FM: While in the CD mode, press this button to
in random order. While in the RDM mode, RANDOM stop playing the CD and play the radio. The CD symbol
appears on the display. Press RDM again to return to will still display but the word CD will be replaced with
normal play. either AM, FMl or FM2. (If the radio is turned off, the
disc stays in the player and will resume playing at the
NEXT (3): Press NEXT or the SEEK right arrow to
point where it stopped.)
search for the next selection. If you hold this button or
press it more than once, the disc will advance further. CD AUX: To switch between the player and the radio
The next track number will appear on the display. Sound when a disc is playing, press the AM-FM button. To
is muted in this mode. return to the player, press CD AUX. When a disc is
playing, the letters CD and the CD symbol will appear
REV (4): Press and hold REV to return rapidly to a
on the display. (If the radio is turned off, the disc stays
favorite passage. You will hear the disc selection play at
in the player and will resume playing at the point where
high speed while you press the REV button. This allows
it stopped.)
you to listen and find out when the disc is at the desired
selection. Release REV to resume playing. EJECT Press this button to eject the disc from the
player and play the radio. When the same or a new disc
FWD (6): Press and hold this button to advance rapidly
is inserted, the disc will start playing on track one. If a
within a track. You will hear the disc selection play at
compact disc is left sitting in the opening for more than
high speed while you press the FWD button. This allows
a few seconds, the player will pull the CD back in. The
you to listen and find out when the disc is at the desired
radio will continue playing. When the ignition is off,
selection. Release FWD to resume playing.
press this button to load a CD.
RECALL: Press this button to see what track is playing.
Press it again within five seconds to seehow long the
CD has been playing that track. Elapsed time is
displayed in minutes and tenths of a second. The track
number will also appear when a new track begins to
play. Press RECALL again to return to the time display.

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Remote Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped) The player automatically sensesif the cassette tapeis metal
or Cr02 and adjusts for best playback sound.
For metal tapes,
the double-D symbol will appear on the display.
Anytime a cassette tape is inserted. the top side is
selected for play first.
PREV (1): Press PREV or the SEEK left arrow (in the
opposite direction that the lighted tape direction arrow
points) to search for the previous selection. A minimum
three-second blank gap is needed for the player to stop
If you have an AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc at the beginning of the selection. Thetape direction
Automatic Tone Control System that includes a remote arrow will blink during the SEEK operation and the
cassette player, the cassette player is located in the sound is muted in this mode.
floor console.
NEXT (3): Press NEXT or the SEEK right arrow (in the
Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are direction that the lighted tape direction arrow points) to
30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than searc.h for the next selection. The tape direction arrow
that are so thin they may not work well in this player. will blink during SEEK operation and the sound is
To load a cassette tape with the ignitionoff, first press muted in this mode.
EJECT on the remote player. Then, insert the cassette tape. REV (4): Press this button to rapidly reverse the tape.
The tape will play if the ignition is on but the radio is off. The tape will rapidly reverse tothe beginning of the
Once the tape is playing, use the control knobs for VOL, cassette reel or until you press REV again. The radio
AUTO TONE, BAL, FADE, BASS and TREB just as plays the last selected station during REV.
you do for the radio. A lighted tape symbol shows when (5): Press this pushbutton to turn Dolby on and off.
a cassette tape is in the player. A lighted arrow will also Dolby is active when a tape is inserted in the remote
appear and show the direction of play when a tape cassette. Thedouble-D symbol will appear on
is active. the display.

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Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby THEFTLOCK@ is designed to discourage theft of your
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio
functions whenever battery power is removed. Your
FWD (6): Press this button to rapidly advance the tape. audio system is equipped with THEFTLOCK if
The tape will rapidly advance to the end of the cassette THEFTLOCK is displayed on the front of the radio.
reel or until you press FWD again. The radio plays the
last selected station during FWD. The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or
ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and the
PROG: Press this button on the remote player to go radio is not protected by the feature. If THEFTLOCK is
from one side of the tape to the other. activated, your radio will not operate if stolen.
TA.PE:Press the AM-FM button to switch from the When THEFTLOCK is activated, the radio will display
player and the radio when a tape is playing. To return to LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery
the tape player, press CD AUX. The lighted arrow will power has been inte.rrupted.If your battery loses power
appear next to the symbol and show the direction of play for any reason, you must unlock the radio with the secret
when a tape is active. code before it will operate.
EJECT Press this button on the remote player to
remove the tape. EJECT can be used with either the
ignition or radio off. Also, you must press EJECT before
loading a cassette with the radio off to allow loading.

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Activating theTheft-Deterrent Feature 6. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
The instructions which follow explainhow to enter your
secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system. It is 7. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree
recommended that you read through all nine steps with your code.
before starting the procedure. 8. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the
NOTE: If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse code matches the secret code you have written down.
between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to The display will show REP to let you know that you
time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4, need to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to confirm your
secret code.
1. Write down any three or four-digit nomber from
000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from 9. Press AM-FM and this time the display will show
the vehicle. SEC to let you know that your radio is secure. The
indicator by the volume control will begin flashing
2. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN.
when the ignition is turned off.
3. Turn the radio off.
4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down
until --- shows on the display. Next you will use the
secret code number which you have written down.
5. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.

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Unlocking theTheft-Deterrent Feature Aftera Disabling theTheft-Deterrent Feature
Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
Enter your secret code as follows;pause no more than 15 seconds between steps:
15 seconds between steps:
1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN.
1. LOC appears when the ignition is on. 2. Turn the radio off.
2. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. 3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down
3. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree until SEC shows on the display.
with your code. 4. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.
4. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree 5. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code. with your code.
5. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the 6. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree
code matches the secret code you have written down. with your code.
The display will show SEC, indicating the radio is
now operable and secure. 7. Press AM-FM after y6b have confirmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written down.
If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP will The display will show ---,indicating that the radio is
appear on the display. You will have to wait an hour no longer secured.
with the ignition on before you can try again. When you
try again, you will only have three chances to enter the If the code entered is incorrect, SEC will appear on the
correct code before INOP appears. display. The radio will remain secured until the correct
code is entered.
If you lose or forget your code, contact your dealer.
When battery power is removed and later applied to a
secured radio, the radio won’t turn on and LOC will
appear on the display.

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To unlock a secured radio, see"Unlocking the To help avoid hearing loss or damage:
Theft-Detement Feature After a Power Loss" earlier Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.
i n this section.
Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably
Understanding Radio Reception and clearly.

The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, NOTICE:
especially at night. The longer range, however, can
cause stations tointerfere with each other. AM can pick Before you add any sound equipment to your
up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try --
vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile
reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it. --
telephone or two-way radio be sureyou can
add whatyou want. If you can, it's very
FM Stereo important to doit properly. Added sound
FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals equipment may interfere with the operation of
will reach only about 10 to 40 miles ( 16 to 65 km). Tall your vehicle's engine, Delco Electronics radio or
buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing other systems, andeven damage them. Your
the sound to come and go. vehicle's systems may interfere with the
Tips About Your Audio System operation of sound equipment that has been
added improperly.
Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable
until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher So, before adding sound equipment, check with
volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud your dealer andbe sure to check Federal rules
and harmful to your hearing. Tdke precautions by covering mobile radio and telephone units.
adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe
sound level before your hearing adapts to it,

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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player When using a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning
cassette, it is normal for the cassette to ejectbecause
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape. To
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected, use the
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and following steps.
extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate
properly or may cause failure of the tape player. If your vehicle is equipped with the AM-FM Stereo with
Cassette Tape Player:
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every
50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLN to indicate 1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY.
that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without 2. Turn the radio on.
resetting the tape clean timer. If this message appears on
the display, your cassette tape player needs to be 3. Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette.
cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as 4. Within five seconds, press and hold the REV ano
soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and FWD buttons at the same time for three seconds. The
player. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a tape symbol on the display will flash, showing that
known good cassette to see if it is the tape or the tape the cut tape detection feature is no longer active.
player at fault. If this other cassette has no improvement
in sound quality, clean the tape player. 5. Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer’s
recommended cleaning time.
The recommended cleaning method for your cassette
tape player is the use of a scrubbing action, If your vehicle is equipped with the AM-FM Stereo with
non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control:
the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. 1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY.
The recommended cleaning cassette is available through
your dealership (GM Part No. 12344789). 2. Turn the radio off.

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3. Press and hold the TAPE AUX button for five Care of Your Compact Discs
seconds. The tape symbol on the display will flash
for two seconds. Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases
or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight
4. Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassettewhile and dust. I f the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a
the tape symbol is flashing. clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and
5 . Eject the cleaning cassette afterthe manufacturer’s clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
recommended cleaning time. Be sure never to touch the signal surfxe when handling
When the cleaning cassettehas been ejected, thecut tape discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the
detection feature is active again. edge of the hole and the outer edge.
You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type Care of Your Compact Disc Player
cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean
The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to
the tape head. This type of cleaning cassettewill not
the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with
eject on its own. A non-scrubbing action cleaner may
lubricants internal to the CD mechanism.
not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing typecleaner.
The use of a non-scrubbing action, dry-type cleaning Fixed Mast Antenna
cassette is not recommended.
The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes
After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for without being damaged. If the mast should ever become
five seconds toreset the CLN indicator. The radio will slightly bent, you can straighten it out by hand. If the
display --- to show the indicator was reset. mast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you should
Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may replace it.
degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette tape is Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is still
in good condition before you have your tape tightened to the fender.
player serviced.

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fi NOTES

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 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road

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.

4- 2 Defensive Driving 4-29 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads

4-3 Drunken Driving 4-32 City Driving
4-6 Control of a Vehicle 4-33 Freeway Driving
4-6 Braking 4-34 Before Leaving on a Long Trip
4-9 Steering 4-35 Highway Hypnosis
4-1 1 Off-Road Recovery 4-35 Hill and Mountain Roads
4-1 1 Passing 4-37 Winter Driving
4-13 Loss of Control 4-40 Recreational Vehicle Towing
4-14 Off-Road Driving with Your 4-4 1 Loading Your Vehicle
Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle 4-46 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
4-27 Driving at Night 4-46 Towing a Trailer

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 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 otherdrivers 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 is going to brake
or turn suddenly.
Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on
the driving task. Anything that distracts from the driving
task -- such as concentrating on a cellular telephone
call, reading, or reaching for something on the
floor -- makes proper defensive driving more
Defensive Driving difficult and can even cause a collision, with resulting
The best advice anyone can give about driving is: injury. Ask a passenger to help do things like this, or
Drive defensively. pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself.
Please start with a very important safety device in yc These simple defensive driving techniques could save
vehicle: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index. your life.

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Drunken Driving The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem
is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But
Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is what if people do? How much is “too much” if the
a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to driver plans to drive? It’s a lot less than many might
the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims think. Although it depends on each person and situation,
every year. here is some general information on the problem.
Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someone
a vehicle: who is drinking depends upon four things:
Judgment 0 The amount of alcohol consumed
Muscular Coordination The drinker’s body weight
Vision 0 The amount of food that is consumed before and
Attentiveness. during drinking
Police records show that almost half of all motor The length of time it has taken the drinker to
vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, consume the alcohol.
these deaths arethe result of someone who was drinking According to the American Medical Association, a
and driving. In recent years, over 17,000 annual motor 180-lb. (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce
vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a
of alcohol, with more than 300,000 people injured. BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the
Many adults -- by some estimates, nearly half the same BAC by drinking three 4-ounce (1 20 ml) glasses
adult population -- choose never to drink alcohol, so of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1- 112 ounces
they never drive after drinking.For persons under 2 1, (45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka.
it’s against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol.
There are good medical, psychological and
developmental reasons for these laws.
 Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a
woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a
man of her same body weight when each has the same
number of drinks.
The law in many U.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC
of 0. LO percent. In a growing number of US. 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 United States 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, 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 BAC approaching
It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All
the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent.
or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision
BAC would be close to 0. I2 percent. A person who increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of
consumes food just before or during drinking will have a 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of
somewhat lower BAC level. 0.06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a
collision. At a BAC level of 0.10 percent, the chance of
There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have
this driver having a collision is 12 times greater; at a
a lower relative percentage of body water than men.
level of 0.15 percent, the chance is 25 times greater!

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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. “1’11 be careful” isn’t the
’I A C1’ ‘JTION:
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right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to
take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? Drinking and then drivingis very dangerous.
A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness and
to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. judgment can be affected by even a small amount
There’s something else about drinking and driving that --
of alcohol. You can have a serious or even
many people don’t know. Medica1research shows that --
fatal collision if you drive after drinking.
alcohol in a person‘s system can make crash injuries Please don’t drink and drive or ride with a driver
worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord or who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if
heart. This means that when anyone who has been you’re with a group, designate a driver who will
drinking -- driver or passenger -- is in a crash, that not drink.
person’s chance of being killed or permanently disabled
is higher than if the person had not been drinking.

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Control of a Vehicle Braking
You have three systems that make your vehicle go where Braking action involves perception time and
you want it to go.‘Theyare the brakes, the steering and reaction time.
the accelerator. All three systems have to dotheir work First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.
at the places where the tires meet the road. 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 astwo 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 a 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 surfaceof the road (whether it’s pavement or
gravel); the condition of the road (wet, dry, icy); tire
tread; the condition of your brakes; the weight of the
vehicle and the amount of brake forceapplied.
Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’s
easy to askmore of those control systems than the tires
and road can provide. That means you can lose control
of your vehicle.
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Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy
braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an
mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between advanced electronic braking system that will help
hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you prevent a braking skid.
do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the When you start your engine and begin to drive away,
traffic and allow realistic following distances,you will your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may
eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test
better braking and longer brake life. is going on. This is normal.
If your engine ever stopswhile you’re driving, brake
If there‘s a problem with the
normally but don’t pump your brakes. If you do, the
anti-lock brake system, this
pedal may get harder to push down. I f your engine
warning light will stay on.
stops, you will still have some power brake assist. But
See “Anti-Lock Brake
you will use it when you brake. Once the power assist is
System Warning Light” in
used up? it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal
the Index.
will be harder to push.

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 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster
than any driver could. The computeris programmed to
make the most of available tire and road conditions.

Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet.

You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in
front of you.
You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS. You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard.
A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on
of the wheels is about to stop rolling,the computer will wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at
both rear wheels.

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Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need Steering Tips
to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease
stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in
front of you, you won‘t have time to apply your brakes It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave
enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have A lot of the “driver lost control” accidentsmentioned on
anti-lock brakes. the news happen on curves. Here’s why:

Using Anti-Lock Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to

the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The
Don‘t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down traction of the tires against the road surfxe makes it
firmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel the possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn
brakes vibrate, or you may notice some noise, but this is the front wheels. I f there’s no traction, inertia will keep
normal. On vehicles with four-wheel drive, your the vehicle going in the same direction. If you’ve ever
anti-lock brakes work at all times -- whether you are in tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you’ll understand this.
two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.
The traction you can get in a curve depends on the
Braking in Emergencies condition of your tires and the road surf’ace, the angle at
which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you’re
With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control.
time. In many emergencies, steeringcan help you more
than even the very best braking. Suppose you’re steering througha sharp curve. Thenyou
suddenly accelerate. Both control systelns -- steering and
Steering acceleration -- have to do their work where the tires meet
the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too
Power Steering much of those places. You can lose control.
If you lose power steering assist because the engine What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the
stops or the system is not functioning, YOLI can steer but accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it
it will take much more effort. to go, and slow down.
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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 goslower.
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 steeringcan be more effective than
braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a An emergency like this requires close attention and a
truck stoppedin your lane, ora car suddenly pulls out quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at
from nowhere, or a child darts outfrom between parked the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can
of you. You can avoid these
cars and stops right in front turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing
problems by braking -- if you can stopin time. But either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and
sometimes you can’t; there isn’t room. That’s the time for just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have
evasive action-- steering around the problem. avoided the object.
Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like The fact that such emergency situations are always
these. First apply your brakes. (See “Braking in possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at
Emergencies” earlier in this section.) It isbetter to all times and wear safety belts properly.
remove as much speed as you can from a possible
collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or
right depending on the space available.
Off-Road Recovery Passing
You may find that your right wheels have droppedoff the The driverof a vehicle aboutto pass another on a
edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. two-lane highway waits for justthe right moment,
accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes
back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver?
Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane
highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the
passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming
traffic for several seconds. A miscalculation, an error in
judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or angercan
suddenly put the passing driver faceto 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 fora better time.
If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings and lines.
pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicatea
accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer turn or an intersection, delay yourpass. A broken
so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. center line usually indicates it’sall right to pass
You can turn the steering wheel up to one-quarter turn (providing the road ahead is clear). Never cross a solid
until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. line on your sideof the lane or a double solid line,
Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic.
the roadway.
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0 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to 0 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and
pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one start your left lane change signal before moving out
thing, following too closely reduces your area of of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough
vision, especially if you‘re following a larger ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your
vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space if the inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal
vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a and move back into the right lane. (Remember that
reasonable distance. your right outside mirror is convex. The vehicle you
just passed may seen1 to be farther away from you
0 When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up,
than it really is.)
start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don’t
get too close. Time your move so you will be Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time
increasing speed as the time comes to move into the on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the
other lane. If the way is clear to pass, you will have a next vehicle.
“running start” that more than makes up for the 0 Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly.
distance you would lose by dropping back. And if Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, it may
something happens to cause you to cancel your pass, be slowing down or startingto turn.
you need only slow down and drop back again and
wait for another opportunity. 0 If you‘re being passed, make it easy for the
following driver to get ahead of you. Perhaps you
0 If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait can ease a little to the right.
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.

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Loss of Control If your vehicle starts to slide, easeyour foot off the
accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the
Let’s review what driving experts say about what vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your
happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a
and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the second skid if it occurs.
tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked.
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,
In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep tryingto steer and gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll
constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger. want to slow down and adjust your driving to these
conditions. It is important to slow down 011 slippery
Skidding surfaces because stopping distancewill be longer and
In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. vehicle control more limited.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable
While driving on a surflace with reduced traction, try
care suited to existing conditions,and by not
your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or
“overdriving” those conditions. But skids are
braking (including enginebraking by shifting to a lower
always possible.
gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide.
The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle‘s You may not realize the surface is slippery until your
three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning
aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too clues -- such as enough water, ice or packed snow on
much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and the road to make a “mirrored surfxe” -- and slow down
lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid, too when you have any doubt.
much throttle causes the drivingwheels to spin.
Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps
A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best avoid only the braking skid.
handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal.

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Off-Road Driving with Your Before You Go Off-Roading
Four- Wheel-Drive Vehicle There are some things to do before you go out. For
example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance
This off-road guide is for vehicles that have
and service work done. Check to make sure all
four-wheel drive.
underbody shields (if so equipped) are properly
Also, see “Anti-Lock Brakes” in the Index. attached. Be sure you read all the information about
If your vehicle doesn’t have four-wheel drive, you your four-wheel-drive vehicle in this manual. Is there
shouldn’t drive off-road unless you‘re on a level, enough fuel? Is the spare tire fully inflated? Are the
solid surface. fluid levels up where they should be? What are the local
laws that apply to off-roading where you’ll be driving?
Off-road driving can be great fun. But it does If you don’t know, you should check with law
have some definite hazards. The greatest of these is enforcement people in the area. Will you be on
the terrain itself. someone’s private land? If so, be sure to get the
“Off-roading’’ means you’ve left the great North necessary permission.
American road system behind. Traffic lanes aren’t
marked. Curves aren’t banked. There are no road signs.
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
Surfaces can be slippery, rough, uphill or downhill. In There are some important things to remember about
short, you’ve gone right back to nature. how to load your vehicle.
Off-road driving involves some new skills. And that’s The heaviest things should be on the load floor and
why it’s very important that you read this guide. You‘ll forward of your rear axle. Put heavier items as far
find many driving tips and suggestions. These will help forward as you can.
make your off-road driving safer and more enjoyable. Be sure the load is secured properly, so driving on
the off-road terrain doesn’t toss things around.

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 Environmental Concerns
A CAUTION: Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying
recreation. However, it also raises environmental
0 Cargo on the load floor piled higher than concerns. GM recognizes these concerns and urges
the seatbacks can be thrown forward every off-roader to follow these basic rules for
during a sudden stop.You or your protecting the environment:
passengers could be injured. Keep cargo 0 Always use established trails, roads and areas that
below the top of the seatbacks. have been specially set aside for public off-road
0 Unsecured cargo on the load floor canbe recreational driving; obey all posted regulations.
tossed about when drivingover rough 0 Avoid any driving practice that could damage the
terrain. You or your passengers can be environment -- shrubs, flowers,trees, grasses -- or
struck by flying objects. Secure the disturb wildlife (this includes wheel-spinning,
cargo properly. breaking down trees or unnecessary driving through
0 Heavy loads on theroof raise the vehicle’s streams orover soft ground).
center of gravity, making it morelikely to Always carry a litter bag . . . make sure all refuse is
roll over. You can be seriouslyor fatally removed from any campsite before leaving.
injured if the vehicle rollsover. Put heavy 0 Take extreme care with open fires (where permitted),
loads inside the cargo area, not on the roof. camp stoves and lanterns.
Keep cargoin the cargo areaas far forward
and low as possible. 0 Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other
combustible materials that could catch fire from the
heat of the vehicle’s exhaust system.
You’ll find other importantinformation in this manual.
See “Vehicle Loading,” “Luggage Carrier” and “Tires”
in the Index.

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Traveling to Remote Areas Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful
off-road driving. One of the best ways to control your
It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going vehicle is to control your speed. Here are some things to
to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your route. keep in mind. At higher speeds:
You are much less likely to get bad surprises. Get
accurate maps of trails and terrain. Try to learn of any 0 you approach things faster and you have less time to
blocked or closed roads. scan the terrain for obstacles.
It’s also a good idea to travel with at least one other 0 you have less time to react.
vehicle. If something happens to one of them, the other 0 you have more vehicle bounce when you drive
can help quickly. over obstacles.
Does your vehicle have a winch? If so, be sure to read 0 you’ll need more distance for braking, especially
the winch instructions. In a remote area, a winch can be since you’re on an unpaved surface.
handy if you get stuck. But you’ll want to know how to
use it properly.
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
It’s a good idea to practice in an area that’s safe and
close to home before you go into the wilderness.
+ CAU ION:
When you’re driving off-road, bouncing and
Off-road driving does require some new and different quick changes in directioncan easily throw you
driving skills. Here’s what we mean. cause you to lose
out of position. This could
control and crash.So, whether you’re driving on
Tune your senses to different kinds of signals. Your
or off the road, you and your passengers should
eyes, for example, need to constantly sweep the terrain
for unexpected obstacles. Your ears need to listen for wear safety belts.
unusual tire or engine sounds. With your arms, hands,
feet and body, you’ll need to respond to vibrations and
vehicle bounce.
Scanning the Terrain When you drive over obstacles orrough terrain, keep a
firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or other
Off-road driving can take you over many different surface featurescan jerk the wheel out of your hands if
kinds of terrain. You need to be familiar with the you’re not prepared.
terrain and its many different features. Here are some
things to consider. When you drive overbumps, rocks, or other obstacles,
your wheels can leave the ground. If this happens, even
Surfnce Conditions. Off-roading can take you over
with one or two wheels, you can’t control the vehicle as
hard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow or well or at all.
ice. Each of these surfaces affectsthe steering, acceleration
and braking of your vehicle in different ways. Depending Because you will be on an unpaved surface, it’s
upon the kind of surface you are on, you may experience especially important to avoid sudden acceleration,
slipping, sliding, wheel spinning, delayed acceleration, sudden turns or sudden braking.
poor traction and longer braking distances. In a way, off-road driving requires a different Eind’of
Stuface Obstacles. Unseen or hidden obstacles can be alertness from driving on paved roads and highways.
hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut or bump can startleyou if There are no road signs, posted speed limits or signal
you’re not prepared for them. Often these obstaclesare lights. You have to use your own good judgment about
hidden by grass, bushes, snow or even the rise and Pdl of what is safe and what isn’t.
the temin itself. Here are some things to consider: Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on any
Is the path ahead dear? road. And this is certainly true for off-road driving. At
the very time you need special alertness and driving
Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead‘? skills, your reflexes, perceptions and judgment can be
Does the travel take you uphill or downhill? (There’s affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You could
more discussion of these subjects later.) have a serious -- or even fatal -- accident if you drink
and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking.
Will you have to stop suddenly or change
See “Drunken Driving” in the Index.
direction quickly?

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Driving on Off-Road Hills incline with only a small change in elevation where you
can easily see all the way to the top. On a large hill, the
Off-road driving often takes you up, down or across a incline may get steeper as you near the top, but you mav
hill. Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and not see this because the crest of the hill is hidden by
an understanding of what your vehicle can and can’t do. bushes, grass or shrubs.
There are some hills that simply can’t be driven, no
matter how well built the vehicle. Here are some other things to consider as you approach
a hill.
I

0 Is there a constant incline, or does the hill get sharply

steeper in places?
0 Is there good traction on the hillside, or will the
Many hills are simply too steep for any vehicle. If surface cause tire slipping?
you drive up them, you will stall. If you drive 0 Is there a straight path up or down the hill so you
down them, you can’t control your speed. If you won’t have to make turning maneuvers?
drive across them, youwill roll over.You could be
seriously injured-orkilled. If you have any doubt 0 Are there obstructions on the hill that can block your
about the steepness,don’t drive the hill. path (boulders, trees, logs or ruts)?
0 What’s beyond the hill? Is there a cliff, an
embankment, a drop-off, a fence? Get out and
Approaching a Hill walk the hill if you don’t know. It’s the smart way to
When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it’s one find out.
of those hills that’s just too steepto climb, descend or 0 Is the hill simply too rough? Steep hills often have
cross. Steepness can be hard to judge. On a very small ruts, gullies, troughs and exposed rocks because they
hill, for example, there may be a smooth, constant are more susceptible to the effects of erosion.

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Driving Uphill 0 Ease up on your speed as you approach the top
of the hill.
Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you
need to take some special steps. 0 Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible
to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
0 Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the
steering wheel. 0 Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to
let opposing traffic know you're there.
0 Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain
your speed. Don't use more power than you need, 0 Use your headlamps even during the day. They make
because you don't want your wheels to start spinning you more visible to oncoming traffic.
or sliding.
0 Try to drive straight up the hill if at all possible, If
the path twists and turns, you might want to find A CAUTION:
another route.
Driving to the top (crest) of a hill at full speed can

IA CAUTION:
cause an accident. There could be a drop-off,
embankment, cliff, or even another vehicle. You
could be seriously injured orkilled. As you near
"hrning or driving across steep hills be can the top of a hill, slow down and stay alert.
dangerous. You could lose traction, slide
sideways, and possibly rollover. You could be
seriously injured or killed. When driving uphills,
always try to go straight up.

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Q: What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about back down the hill with your wheels straight rather
to stall, and I can’t makeit up the hill? than in the left or right direction. Turning the wheel
too far tothe left or right will increase the possibility
A: If this happens, there are some things you should of a rollover.
do, and there are some things you must not do.
S ~ do if you stall, orare
Here are some things you I ~ L Inot
First, here’s what you should do:
about to stall, when going up a hill.
0 Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it 0 Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into
from rolling backwards. Also, apply the parking brake. NEUTRAL (N) (or depressing the clutch, if you
If your engine is still running, shift the transmission have a manual transmission) to “rev-up’’ the engine
to REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and and regain forward momentum. This won’t work.
slowly back down the hill in REVERSE (R). Your vehicle will roll backwards very quickly and
you could go outof control.
If your engine has stopped running, you’ll need to
restart it. With the brake pedal depressed and the Instead, apply the regular brake to stop the
parking brake still applied, shift the transmission to vehicle. Then apply the parking brake. Shift to
PARK (P) (or, shift to NEUTRAL (N) if your REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and
vehicle has a manual transmission) and restart the slowly back straight down.
engine. Then, shift to REVERSE (R), release the 0 Never attempt to turn around if you are about to stall
parking brake, and slowly back down the hill as when going up a hill. If the hill is steep enough to
straight as possible in REVERSE (R). stall your vehicle, it’s steep enough to cause you to
0 As you are backing down the hill, put your left hand roll over if you turn around. If you can’t make it up
on the steering wheel at the I2 o’clock position. This the hill, you must back straight down the hill.
way, you’ll be able t.o tell if your wheels are straight
and maneuver as you back down. It’s best that you

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Q.’ Suppose, after stalling,I try to back down Are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts? Logs‘?
the hill and decide I just can’t do it. What Boulders?
should I do? What’s at the bottom of the hill? Is there a hidden
A: Set the parking brake, put your transmission creek bank or even a river bottom with large rocks?
in PARK (P) (or the manual transmission in If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then try to
FIRST (1 )) and turn off the engine. Leave the keep your vehicle headed straight down, and use a low
vehicle and go get some help. Exit on the uphill gear. This way, engine drag can help your brakes and
side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would they won’t have to do all the work. Descend slowly,
take if it rolled downhill. Do not shift the transfer keeping your vehicle under control at all times.
case to NEUTRAL (N) when you leave the vehicle.
Leave it in some gear.
Driving Downhill I

When off-roading takes you downhill, you’ll want to :cavy braking when going down a hill can cause
consider anumber of things: your brakes to overheat and fade. This could cause
loss of control and a serious
accident. Apply the
0 How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain
vehicle control? brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low
gear to keep vehicle speed under control.
0 What’s the surface like? Smooth? Rough? Slippery?
Hard-packed dirt? Gravel?

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Q: driving
Are there somethings I should notdo when
down a hill?
Am I likely to stall when going downhill?
A: It’s much more likely to happen going uphill. But if
A: Yes! These are important because if you it happens going downhill, here’s what to do.
ignore them you could lose control and have a
Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes.
serious accident. Apply the parking brake.
0 When driving downhill,avoid turns that take you Shift to PARK (PI (or to NEUTRAL (N) with the
across the incline of the hill. A hill that’s not too manual transmission) and, while still braking, restart
steep todrive down may be too steep to drive across. the engine.
You could roll over if you don’t drive straight down.
Shift back to a low gear, release the parking brake,
0 Never go downhill with the transmission in and drive straight down.
NEUTRAL (N), or with the clutch pedal depressed
in a manual shift. This is called “free-wheeling.” If the engine won’t start, get out and get help.
Your brakes will have to do all the work and could
overheat and fade.

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Driving Across an Incline For reasons like these, you need to decide carefully
whether to try to drive acrossan incline. Just because the
Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across trail goes across the incline doesn't mean you have to
the incline of a hill. If' this happens, you have to decide drive it. The last vehicle to try it might have rolled over.
whether to try to drive across the incline. Here are some
things to consider:
a A hill that can be driven straight .up or down may be
too steep to drive across. When you go straight up or
down a hill, the length of the wheel base (the
distance from the front wheels to the rear wheels) Driving acrossan incline that's toosteep will
reduces the likelihood the vehicle will tumble end make your vehicle roll over.You could be
over end. But when you drive across an incline, the seriously injuredor killed. If you have any doubt
much more narrow track width (the distance between about the steepnessof the incline, don't drive
the left and right wheels) may not prevent the vehicle across it. Find another route instead.
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. What if I'm driving acrossan incline that's not
too steep, but I hit some loose gravel and start to
a Surface conditionscan be a problem when you drive
slide downhill. What shouldI do?
across a hill. Loose gravel, muddy spots, or even wet
grass can cause your tires to slip sideways, downhill. A: If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways,
If the vehicle slips sideways, it can hit something turn downhill. This should help straighten out the
that will trip it (a rock, a rut, etc.) and roll over. vehicle and prevent the side slipping. However, a
0 Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the much better way to prevent this is to get out and
incline even worse. If you drive across a rock with "walk the course" so you know what the surface is
the uphill wheels, or if the downhill wheels drop into like before you drive it.
a rut or depression, your vehicle can tilt even more.

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Stalling on an Incline
If your vehicle stalls when you’re crossingan incline, be
sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill
side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you get
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. -1
Getting out on the downhill (low) sideof a vehicle
stopped across an inclineis dangerous. If the
vehicle rolls over, you couldbe crushed or killed.
Always get out on the uphill(high) side of the
vehicle clear of the stay
and rolloverwell
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Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction.
On these surfaces, it’s very easy to lose control. On wet
When you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels ice, for example, the traction is so poor that you will
won’t get good traction. You can’t accelerate as have difficulty accelerating. And if you do get moving,
quickly, turning is more difficult, and you’ll need longer poor steering and difficult braking can cause you to slide
braking distances. out of control.
It’s best to use a low gear when you‘re in mud -- the
I
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.
A CAUTION:
When you drive on sand, you’ll sense a change in wheel Driving on frozen lakes, ponds or rivers canbe
traction. But it will depend upon how loosely packed the dangerous. Underwater springs,currents under
sand is. On loosely packed sand (as on beaches or sand the ice, or suddenthaws can weaken the ice. Your
dunes) your tires will tend to sink into the sand. Thishas vehicle could fall through the ice
and you and
an effect on steering, acceleratingand braking. You may your passengers could drown. Drive your vehicle
want to reduce the air pressure in your tires slightly
on safe surfaces only.
when driving on sand. This will improve traction.

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Driving in Water
Light rain causes no special off-road driving problems,
But heavy rain can mean flash flooding, and flood
A CAUTION:
waters demand extreme caution. Driving through rushing water can be dangerous.
Find out how deep the water is before you drive through Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream
it. If it’s deep enough to cover your wheel hubs, axles or and you and your passengers could drown. If it’s
exhaust pipe, don’t try it -- you probably won‘t get only shallow water, it can still wash away the
through. Also, water that deep can damage your axle ground from under your tires, and you could lose
and other vehicle parts. traction and roll the vehicle over. Don’t drive
If the water isn’t too deep, then drive through it slowly. through rushing water.
At fast speeds, water splashes on your ignition system ~~ ~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~

and your vehicle can stall. Stallingcan also occur if you

See “Driving Through Water” in the Index for more
eet your tailpipe under water. And, as long as your
L
information on driving through water.
tailpipe is under water, you’ll never be able to start your
engine. When you go through water, remember that
when your brakes get wet, it may take you longer
to stop.
After Off-Road Driving Driving at Night
Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the
underbody, chassis or under the hood. These
accumulations can be a fire hazard.
After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings
cleaned and checked. These substances can cause
glazing and uneven braking. Check the body structure,
steering, suspension, wheels,tires and exhaust system
for damage. Also, check the fuel lines and cooling A
system for any leakage. ......
..._
......
Your vehicle will require more frequent service due to
off-road use. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for
additional information.

Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One

reason is that some dnvers are likely to be impaired -- by
alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue.

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Here are some tips on night driving. driving, don’t wear sunglasses at night. They may cut
down on glare from headlamps, but they also make a lot
0 Drive defensively.
of things invisible.
0 Don’t drink and drive.
You can be temporarily blinded by approacnlng
0 Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several
glare from headlamps behind you. seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you
0 Since you can’t seeas well, you may need to are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who
slow down and keep more space between you and doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with
other vehicles. misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid staring
directly into the approaching headlamps.
0 Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your
headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle
clean -- inside and out. Glare at night is made much
0 In remote areas, watch for animals. worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass
0 If you’re tired, pull off the road in a safe place can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes
and rest. lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would,
making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Night Vision Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a
No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as roadway when you are in a turn or curve. Keep your
we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old eyes moving; that way, it‘s easier topick out dimly
driver may require at least twice as much light to see the lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be
same thing at night as a 20-year-old. checked regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes
be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night
What you do i n the daytime can also affect your night blindness -- the inability to see in dim light -- and
vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright aren’t even aware of it.
sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will
have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you’re

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Driving in Rain and onWet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet
road, you can't stop, accelerate or turn as well because
your tire-to-road traction isn't as good as on dry roads.
And, if your tires don't have much tread left, you'll get
even less traction. 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 drivingon 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.
"-/,??e It's wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape
and keep your windshield washer tank filled with
washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper inserts
when they show signs of streaking ormissing areas on
the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to separate
from the inserts.
 Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work
as well in a quickstop and may cause pulling to
one side.You could lose controlof the vehicle.
After driving through a large puddle of water or
. .. .. .. . ...... . ,

a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until

your brakeswork normally.

Driving too f i s t through large water puddles or even

going through some car washes can cause problems, too.
The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles.
But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them.

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Hydroplaning Driving Through DeepStanding Water
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
I NOTICE:
going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning,
it has little or no contact with the road. If you drive too quickly throughdeep puddles or
standing water, water can come in through your
Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can if your engine’s air intake and badly damage your
tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or
more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on
engine. Neverdrive through water thatis slightly
the road. If you can see reflectionsfrom trees, telephone lower than the underbodyof your vehicle. Ifyou
poles or othervehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive
water’s surface, there could be hydroplaning. through them very slowly.
Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There
just isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
best advice is to slow down when it is raining.
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.)

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City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving:
0 Know the best way to get to where you are
going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an
unknown part of the city just as you would for a
cross-country trip.
0 Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most
large cities. You'll save time and energy. (See the
next part, "Freeway Driving.")
0 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 t o move, check both ways for vehicles that have
not cleared the intersection or may be running the
red light.

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.

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Freeway Driving 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 atclose 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 traffic 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 a reasonable following distance. Expect to move
Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, slightly slower at night.
expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest
of all roads. But they have their own special rules. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper
lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not,
The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to
up with traffic and keep tothe right. Drive at the same the next exit.
speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or
too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
left lane ona freeway as a passing lane.
The exit speed is usually posted. Here are some things you can check before a trip:
Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not 0 Windshield Wwher Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are
to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance all windows clean inside and outside?
at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going 0 Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
slower than you actually are.
0 Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked
Before Leaving on a Long Trip all levels?
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you 0 Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
must start when you’re not fresh -- such as after a day’s 0 Tires: They are vitally important to a safe,
work -- don’t plan to make too many miles that first part
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for
of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you
long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the
can easily drive in.
recommended pressure?
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go. If it needs
0 Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook
along your route? Should you delay your trip a short
service, have it done before starting out. Of course,
time to avoid a major storm system?
you’ll find experienced and able service experts in GM
dealerships all across North America. They’ll be ready 0 Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
and willing to help if you need it.

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Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads
Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”?
Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call
it
highway hypnosis, lackof 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 thatcan 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.
Then here are some tips:
Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a
comfortably cool interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from
and to the sides. Check your mirrors and your driving in flat orrolling terrain.
instruments frequently.
If you 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.

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 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
A CAUTION:
“Off-Road Driving” in the Index for information
about driving off-road.) Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the
ignition off is dangerous, Your brakes will have to
0 Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid
do all the work of slowing down. They could get so
levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and
transmission. These parts can work hard on hot thatthey wouldn’t work well. You would then
mountain roads. have poor braking oreven none going down a hill.
You could crash, Always have your engine running
1 0 Know how to go down hills. The most important and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill.
thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the
slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go
down a steep or long hill. 0 Know how to go uphill. You may want to shrft down
to a lower gear.The lower gears help cool your engine
1 and transmission, and you can climb the hill better.
0 Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane
I I roads in hills or mountains. Don’t swing wide or cut
If you don’t shift down, your brakes could across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let
get so hot that they wouldn’t work well. You you stay in your own lane.
would then have poor braking even or none going 0 As you go over the topof a hill, be alert. There couldbe
down a hill. You could crash. Shift down to let something in your lane, like a stalledcar or an accident.
your engine assist your brakes aonsteep
downhill slope.
0 You may see highway signs on mountains thatwarn of
special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or
no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding
roads. Be alert to these andtake appropriate action.

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Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a smallbrush or broom, a supply
of windshield washer fluid, arag, some winter outer
clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight,reda cloth and
reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving
under severe conditions, include small
a bag of sand, a
piece of old carpet or acouple of burlap bags to help
provide traction. Be sureyou properly secure these
items in your vehicle.

Driving on Snow or Ice

Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the
road probably have good traction.
However, if there is snow or icebetween your tires and
the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll
have a lot lesstraction or “grip”and will need to be
very careful.

mere are some tips forwinter driving:

Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.
You may want to put winter emergency supplies in
your vehicle.

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 Whatever the condition -- smooth ice, packed, blowing
or loose snow -- drive with caution.
Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If
you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and
polish the surface under the tires even more.
Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability
when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even
though you have an anti-lock braking system, you’ll
want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry
pavement. See “Anti-Lock” in the Index.
Allow greater following distance on any
slippery road.
Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine
until you hit a spot that’s covered with ice. On an
otherwise clearroad, ice patches may appear in
shaded areas where the sun can’t reach: around
What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold clumps of trees, behind buildings or under bridges.
snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may
ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear. If
least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it’s about you see apatch of ice ahead of you, brake before you
freezing (32°F; 0°C) and freezing rain begins to fall. are on it. Try not to brake while you’re actually on
Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers.
can get there.

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If You're Caught ina Blizzard Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that
you've been stopped by the snow.
Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you.
If you have no blankets or extra clothing,make body
insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor
mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or
tuck under your clothing to keep warm.

If you are stoppedby heavy snow, you could be in a

serious situation.You should probably stay with your
vehicle unless you know for surethat 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.

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You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. 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
A CAUTION: uses less fuel forthe 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
Snow can trap exhaustgases under yourvehicle. with your headlamps. Let the heater run for awhile.
This can cause deadlyGO (carbon monoxide) gas
to getinside. CO could overcomeyou and kill Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost
you. You can’t see itor smell it,so you might not all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again
and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable
know it is in yourvehicle. Clear away snow from
from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the
around the baseof your vehicle, especially any fuel as longas you can. To help keep warm, you can get
that is blocking your exhaustpipe. And check out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises
around again from time to time to be sure snow every half hour or so until help comes.
doesn’t collect there.
Open a window just a little on the side of the Recreational Vehicle Towing
vehicle that’s away from the wind. This will help Vehicles with two-wheel drive orthe electronic shift
keep CO out. transfer case require special modifications before they
can be towed in this manner. Please contact your dealer
for the towing information that is appropriate for your
particular vehicle.

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Loading Your Vehicle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on
your front and rear axles, you need to goto a weigh
station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help

'
1 10 0
GWVR
GAWR FRT
you with this. Be sure tospread out your load equally on
both sides of the centerline.
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the
GAWR for eitherthe front or rear axle.
And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread
it out.
- r u
- RIM COLD TIRE PRESSURE
Similar appearing vehicles may have different GVWRs
o n
o n and payloads. Pleasenote the Certificatioflire label of
0 0 0 your truck or consultyour dealer for additional details.
INFORMATION. I], -
A-CAUTION:
-
The Certificatioflirelabel is foundon the driver'sdoor
edge, above the door latch. The labelshows the size of In the caseof a sudden stop or collision, things
your original tiresand the inflation pressuresneeded to carried in the bedof your truck could shift
obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. Thisis forward and come into the passenger area,
called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The injuring you andothers. If you put things in the
GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, bed of your truck, you should make sure they are
fuel, cargo and trailer tongueweight, if pulling atrailer.
properly secured.
The Certificatioflire label also tellsyou the maximum
weights for the front and rear axles, calledGross Axle

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 A CAUTION:
-
Do not load yourvehicle any heavier than the Things YOU put inside yourvehicle can strike
GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in
GAWR. If you do, parts on yourvehicle can a crash.
break, or it can change way
the your vehicle 0 Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle.
handles. These could causeyou to lose control. Try to spread the weight evenly.
Also, overloading can shorten thelife of 0 Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
your vehicle. inside thevehicle so that some of them are
above the topsof the seats.
0 Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint in
Using heavier suspension components to getadded
durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your vehicle.
your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way. 0 When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it wheneveryou can.
0 Don’t leave a seat folded down unless you
NOTICE: need to.

Your warranty does not cover parts or

components thatfail because of overloading. There’s also important loading information for off-road
driving in this manual. See “Loading Your Vehicle for
Off-Road Driving” in the Index.
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 orturn quickly,
or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going.
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2-Tiered Loading Payload
By positioning four 2” x 6” wooden planks across the The payload capacity is shown on the CertificatiodTire
width of the pickup box, you can create an upper load label. This is the maximum load capacity that your
platform. The planks must be inserted in the pickup box vehicle can carry. Be sure to include the weight of the
depressions. Thelength of the planks must allow for at occupants as part of your load. If you added any
least a 3/4 inch (2 cm) bearing surface on each end of accessories orequipment after your vehicle left the
the plank. factory, remember to subtract the weight of these things
When using this upper load platform, be sure the load is from the payload. Your dealer can help you with this.
securely tied down to prevent it from shifting. The Add-on Equipment
load‘s center of gravity should be positi0ne.d in a zone
over the rear axle. The zone is located in the area When you carry removable items, you may need to put a
between the front of each wheel well and the rear of limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle.
each wheel well. The center of gravity height must not Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you buy and install
extend above the top of the pickup box flareboard. the new equipment.
Any load that extends beyond the vehide’s taillamp
area must be properly marked according tolocal laws NOTICE:
and regulations.
Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating Your warranty doesn’t cover partsor
(GAWR) of the rear axle. See “Loading Your Vehicle” components thatfail because of overloading.
in the Index.
Truck-Camper Loading Information
r r d d
This label is on your passenger’s side doornear the
latch. It will tell you if your vehicle can carry a slide-in
camper, how much of a load your vehicle can carry, and
how to correctly spread outyour load. 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 Refer to the Truck-Camper Loading Information
Label on the passenger’s door near the latch for the
0 all the people inside. A and B dimensions.
The Cargo Weight Rating (CWR) is the maximum Use the rear edgeof the load floor for measurement
weight of the load your vehicle can carry. It doesn’t purposes.
include the weight of the people inside. But, you can
figure about 150 lbs. (68 kg) for each seating position. The recommended location for the cargo center of
gravity for the Cargo Weight Rating (C) is the point
The total cargo load must not be more than your where the mass of a body is concentrated and, if
vehicle’s CWR. suspended at that point, would balance the front
and rear.

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Here is an example of proper truck and camper match: If your slide-in camper and its load weigh less than the
CWR, the center of gravity zone for your vehicle may
be larger.
Your dealer can help you make a good vehicle-camper
match. He’ll also help you determine your CWR.
After you’ve loaded your vehicle and camper, drive to a
weigh station and weigh on the front and rear wheels
i 0 separately. This will tell you the load on your axles. The
z1 load on the front and rear axles shouldn’t be more than
either of the GAWRs. The total of the axle loads should
not be more than the GVWR. The GAWR and GVWR
are found on the CertificatiodTire label located on the
A. Camper Center of Gravity driver’s door edge, above the door latch.
B. Recommended Center of Gravity Location Zone If you’ve gone over your weight ratings, move or take
out some things until all the weights fall below the
The camper’s center of gravity should fallwithin the
ratings. Of course, you should always tie down any
center of gravity zone for your vehicle’s cargo load.
loose items when you load your vehicle or camper.
Campers can only be installed in a long box pickup. Check
When you install and load your slide-in camper, check
your Truck-Camper Loading Labelon the passenger’s
the manufacturer’s instructions.
door near the latch to determine if your vehicle canccwry
a slide-in camper. If you want more information on curb weights, cargo
weights, cargoweight rating and the correct center of
You must weigh any accessories, trailerhitches or other
gravity zone for your vehicle, your dealer can help you.
equipment you add to your vehicle. Then, subtract this
Just ask for a copy of “Consumer Information,
extra weight from the CWR. This extraweight may
Truck-Camper Loading.”
shorten the center of gravity zone for your vehicle. Your
dealer can help you with this.
Trailer Recommendations Towing a Trailer
You must subtract your hitch load from the CWR for
your vehicle. Weigh your vehicle with your trailer
attached, so that you won’t go over theGVWR or
the GAWR.
You’ll get the best performance if you spread out the If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive
weight of your load the right way, and if you choose the properly, you can lose control when you pull a
correct hitch and trailer brakes. trailer. For example,if the trailer is too
heavy, the
For more information, see “Towing a Trailer” later in --
brakes may not workwell or even at all. You
this section. and your passengers could be seriously injured.
Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab steps in thissection. Ask your dealer for advice
General Motors is aware that some vehicle owners may and information about towing a trailer with
consider having the pickup box removed and a your vehicle.
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,
there aredifferences between a chassis caband 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.)

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 If You Do DecideTo Pull A Trailer
NOTICE: If you do, here aresome important points:

Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your

0 There are many different laws, including speed limit
restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure
vehicle and result incostly repairs not covered by
your rig will be legal, notonly where you live but
your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow also where you’ll be driving. A good source forthis
the advice in this part, and see yourdealer for information canbe state orprovincial police.
important informationabout towing a trailer
with your vehicle.
0 Consider using a sway control if your trailer will
weigh 2,000 lbs. (900 kg) or less. You should always
use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more
Every vehicle is ready for some trailer towing. If yours than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg). You can ask ahitch dealer
was built with trailering options, as many are, it’s ready about sway controls.
for heavier trailers. But trailering is different than just 0 Don’t tow a trailerat all during the first 500 miles
driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine,
in handling, durabilityand fuel economy. Successful, axle or otherparts could be damaged.
safe trailering takes correct equipment, andit has to be
used properly. 0 Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you
tow a trailer, don’t drive over50 mph (80 km/h) and
That’s the reason for this part.In it are many
don’t make starts at full throttle. This helps your
time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. engine and other partsof your vehicle wear in at the
Many of these are important foryour safety and that of heavier loads.
your passengers. So please read this section carefully
before you pull a trailer.

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 0 If you have an automatic transmission use The following chart shows how much your trailer can
THIRD (3) (or, as you need to, a lower gear) when weigh, based upon your vehicle model and options.
towing a trailer. Operating your vehicle in
THIRD (3) when towing a trailer will minimize heat Axle
buildup and extend the life of your transmission. If Vehicle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt.
you have a manual transmission and you are towing
2WD 2.2L Engine 3.73 2,000 lbs. (908 kg)
a trailer, it’s better not to use FIFTH ( 5 ) gear. Just
4.10 2,000 lbs. (908 kg)
drive in FOURTH (4) gear (or, as you need to, a
lower gear). 2WD “VORTEC” 3.08 5,000 lbs. (2 270 kg)
Three important considerations have to do with weight: 4300, 3.42 6,000 lbs. (2 724 kg)
Auto. Trans.
the weight of the trailer,
2WD “VORTEC” 3.08 4,000 lbs. (1 816 kg)
0 the weight of the trailer tongue
4300,
0 and the weight on your vehicle’s tires. Man. Trans.
I
Weight of the Trailer 4WD “VORTEC” 3.08 4,500 lbs. (2 043 kg)
4300 3.42 5,500 lbs. (2 497 kg)
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
Auto. Trans. 3.73 5,500 lbs. (2 497 kg)
It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For
example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside 4WD “VORTEC” 3.08 3,500 lbs. (1 589 kg)
temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a 4300 3.42 4,000 lbs. (1 816 kg)
trailer are all important. And, it canalso depend on any Man. Trans. 3.73 4,500 lbs. (2 043kg)
special equipment that you have on your vehicle.

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Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming the Weight of the TrailerTongue
driver and one passenger arein the tow vehicle and it
has all the required trailering equipment. The weight of The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important
additional optional equipment, passengersand cargo in weight to measure because it affects the total or gross
the tow vehicle must be subtractedfrom the maximum weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight
trailer weight. Two-wheel-drive models with a GVWR (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any
of 4,200 lbs. (1 907 kg) and four-wheel-drive models cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be
with the ZR2 suspension package are limited to a riding in the vehicle. And if you will tow a trailer, you
2,000 lbs. (908 kg)trailer rating. must add the tongue load to the GVW because your
vehicle will be carrying thatweight, too. See “Loading
You can ask your dealer for ourtrailering information or Your Vehicle” in the Index for more information about
advice, or you can write us at the address listed in your your vehicle’s maximum load capacity.
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet.
In Canada, write to:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L l H 8P7

A B

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If you’re using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer Hitches
tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded
trailer weight (B). If you’re using a weight-distributing It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment.
hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent of Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a
the total loaded trailer weight (B). few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are
some rules to follow:
After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and
then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are
0 If you use a step-bumper hitch, your bumper could
proper. If they aren’t, you may be able to get them right be damaged in sharpturns. Make sure you have
simply by moving some items around in the trailer. ample room when turning to avoid contactbetween
the trailer and the bumper.
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires 0 If you’ll be pullinga trailer that, when loaded, will
Be sureyour vehicle’s tires are inflatedto the upper weigh more than 3,500 lbs. (1 589 kg), be sure touse
limit forcold tires. You’ll find thesenumbers on the a properly mounted, weight-distributing hitch and
Certificatiomire label on the driver’s door edge, above sway control of the proper size. This equipment is
the door latch, or see “Tire Loading” in the Index. Then very important for proper vehicle loading and good
be sure you don’t go overthe GVW limit for your handling when you’re driving.
vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue. 0 If your vehicle has the bumper delete option, donot
bolt any type of hitch to the close-out panel. The
close-out panel will not support a hitch.

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Safety Chains Your trailer’s brake system can tap intothe vehicle’s
hydraulic brake system only if:
You should always attach chains between your vehicle
and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue 0 The trailer parts can withstand 3,000 psi
of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road (20 650 kPa) of pressure.
if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions The trailer’s brake system will use less than
about safety chains may be provided by the hitch 0.02 cubic inch (0.3 cc) of fluid from your vehicle’s
manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the master cylinder. Otherwise, both braking systems
manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching safety won’t work well. You could even lose your brakes.
chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Always
leave justenough slack so you can turn with your rig. If everything checks out this far, then make the brake
And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. fluid tap at the port on the master cylinder that sends
fluid to the rear brakes. But don’t use copper tubing for
Trailer Brakes this. If you do, it will bend and finally break off. Use
steel brake tubing.
If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs.(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, adjustand
maintain them properly.

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Driving with a Trailer Following Distance
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you
Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This
to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking
handling and braking with the added weight of the and sudden turns.
trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as Passing
responsive as your vehicle is by itself. You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal
(and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and
then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure Backing Up
the brakes are working. This lets you check your Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
electrical connection at the same time. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if
are still working. possible, have someone guide you.

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Making Turns 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
NOTICE: the optional trailering package).
Making very sharp turns while trailering could The arrows on your instrument panel will flash
cause the trailer to comein contact with the whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other
drivers you’re aboutto turn, change lanes or stop.
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument
panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you
than normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s important
shoulders, curbs,road signs, trees or other objects. to check occasionally tobe sure the trailer bulbs are
Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well still working.
in advance.

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Driving On Grades If you do get the overheat warning, see “Engine
Overheating” in the Index.
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start
down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift Parking on Hills
down, you might have to use your brakes so much that
they would get hot and no longer work well. You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer
attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig
On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your could start to move. People can be injured, and both
speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged.
possibility of engine and transmission overheating.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s
If you have an automatic transmission, you should use how to do it:
DRIVE (D) when towing a trailer. Operating your
vehicle in DRIVE (D) when towing a trailer will 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into
minimize heat buildup and extend the life of your PARK (P) yet, or into gear for a manual
transmission. Or, if you have a manual transmission, it’s transmission. When parking uphill, turn your wheels
better not to use FIFTH ( 3 , just drive in FOURTH (4) away from the curb. When parking downhill, turn
(or, as you need to, a lower gear). your wheels into the curb.
When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the
lower temperature than at normal altitudes. If you turn regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load.
your engine off immediately after towing at high altitude
on steep uphill grades, your vehicle may show signs 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your
similar to engine overheating. To avoid this, let the parking brake, and then shift into PARK (P), or
engine run while parked (preferably on level ground) REVERSE (R) for a manual transmission.
with the automatic transmission in PARK (P) (or the 5 . Release the regular brakes.
manual transmission out of gear and the parking brake
applied) for a few minutes before turning the engine off.

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When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more
while you: on this. Things that are especially importantin trailer
operation are automatictransmission fluid (don’t
0 Start your engine; overfill), engine oil,axle lubricant, belt, cooling system
0 Shift into a gear; and and brake adjustment. Each of these is covered in this
manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly.
Release the parking brake. If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea toreview these
2. Let up on the brake pedal. sections beforeyou start your trip.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts
are tight.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.

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@% NOTES

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 Section 5 Problems on theRoad

Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road.

5-2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5-2 1 Engine Fan Noise

5-2 Other Warning Devices 5-2 1 If a Tire GoesFlat
5-3 Jump Starting 5-22 Changing a Flat Tire
5-8 Towing Your Vehicle 5-33 Compact Spare Tire (If Equipped)
5-12 Engine Overheating 5-34 If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow

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Hazard Warning Flashers Press the button on topof
the steering column all the
way down to make your
... front and rear turn signal
lamps 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, press the button until the first
click and release
When the hazara warning flashers are on, your turn
signals won’t work. The flasherswill stop if you step
Your hazard warning flashers letyou warn others. They
on the brake.
also let police know you have a problem. Your front and
rear turn signal lamps will flash onand off. Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up
at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.

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Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may want to
NOTICE:
use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start
your vehicle. But please use the following steps to Ignoring these steps could resultin costly damage
do it safely. to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
Trying to start your verhicleby pushing or
l: pulling it won’t work,and it could damage
your vehicle.
Batteries can hurtyou. They can be dangerous
because: 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
They contain acid that can burnyou. battery with a negative ground system.
They contain gas that can explode orignite.
They contain enough electricity to
burn you. I NOTICE:
If you don’t follow these stepsexactly, some or
If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a
all of these things can hurtyou.
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.

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2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find
can reach, but be surethe vehicles aren’t touching the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on
each other. If they are, it could cause a ground each battery.
connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able
to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set
the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in Using a match neara battery can cause battery
the procedure. Put an automatic transmission vehicle gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this,
in PARK (P) and a manual transmission vehicle in and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if
NEUTRAL (N). you need more light.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette need to add water to the ACDelco Freedom@
lighter, or accessory power outlets, if you have this battery installed in everynew GM vehicle. But if
option. Turn off all lamps that aren’t needed as well a battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount
as radios. This will avoid sparksand help save both
of fluid is there.If it islow, add water to take
batteries. In addition, it could save your radio!
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 onyou. If you accidentally get it in
your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with
water and get medical help immediately.

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5 . Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or 7. Don’t let the other end
missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. touch metal. Connect
The vehicles could be damaged too. it to the positive (+)
terminal of the
Before you connect the cables, here are some basic
good battery.
things you should know. Positive (+) will go to
positive (+) and negative (-) will go to a unpainted
metal engine part. Don‘t connect positive (+) to
negative (-) or you’ll get a short that would damage
the battery and maybe other parts too.
6. Connect the red
positive (+) cable to
the positive (+) terminal
of the vehicle with the
dead battery.

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 8. Now connect the black 9. Attach the cable at least
negative (-) cable to 18 inches (45 cm) away
the good battery’s from the dead battery,
negative (-) terminal. 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.

Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
step. The other end of the negative cable doesn’t go to the engine for awhile.
the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part 11. Try t o start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it
on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery. won‘t start after a few tries, make sure all
connections are good. If it still won’t start, it
probably needs service.

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I A CAUTION:
Fans or other moving engine partscan injure you +
badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts I - B
once the engineis running.
.
12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent
electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch u @
+
i
-
each other orany other metal. C

A. Heavy Metal Engine Part

B. Good Battery
C. Dead Battery

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Towing Your Vehicle
Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing
service tow your vehicle. See “Roadside Assistance”
in the Index.
If your vehicle has been changed since it was
factory-new by adding things like fog lamps, aero
skirting, orspecial tires and wheels, these instructions
may not be correct.
Before you do anything, turn on the hazard
warning flashers.
When you call, tell the towing service:
0 Whether your vehicle has rear-wheel drive or
four-wheel drive.
To help avoid injury toyou or others:
0 The make, model and year of your vehicle.
0 Never let passengers ride in avehicle that is
0 Whether you can move the shift lever for the being towed.
transmission and shift the transfer case, if you 0 Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds.
have one. Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured.
0 If there was an accident, what was damaged. 0 Never get under your vehicle after it has

When the towing servic,earrives, let the tow operator been lifted by the tow truck.
know that this manual contains these towing Always use separate safety chainson each
instructions. The operator may want to see them. side when towinga vehicle.
0 Never use J-hooks. Use T-hooks instead.

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 When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition
key turned to OFF. The steering wheel should be
clamped in a straight-ahead position with a clamping
device designed for towing service. Do not use the
A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn’t vehicle‘s steering column lock for this. The transmission
adequately secured. This can causecollision,
a should be in NEUTRAL (N) and the transfer case, if
serious personal injury andvehicle damage. The you have one, should be in 2HI. The parking brake
vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or should be released.
steel cables before itis transported. Don‘t have your vehicle towed on the drive wheels
Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, unless you must. If the vehicle must be towed on the
canvas webbing, etc.) that canbe cut by sharp drive wheels, be sure to follow the speed and distance
edges underneath the towedvehicle. Always use restrictions later in this section or your transmission will
T-hooks inserted in the T-hook slots. Never use be damaged. I f these limitations must be exceeded, then
J-hooks. They will damage drivetrain and the drive wheels have to be supported on a dolly.
suspension components.

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Front Towing
Tow Limits -- 35 mph (55 kmdh), 50 miles (80 km)
NOTICE:
Vehicles witlz.four-whee1drive with the electronic Do not tow with sling-type equipment or
transfer case optionmust use a towing dolly under the fascia/fog lamp damagewill occur. Use wheel-lift
rear wheels when towing from the front. or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping
may be requiredfor car-carrier equipment. Use
safety chains andwheel straps.
Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could
damage a vehicle. Damage can occur from
vehicle to ground orvehicle to wheel-lift
equipment. To help avoid damage, installa
towing dolly and raise thevehicle until adequate
clearance is obtained between the ground
and/or wheel-lift equipment.
Do not attach winch cables or J-hooks to
I suspension components when using car-carrier
equipment. Always use T-hooks insertedin the
T-hook slots.

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 NOTICE:
Do not tow with sling-type equipmentor rear
bumper valance damagewill occur. Use wheel-lift
or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping
may be required for car-carrier equipment. Use
safety chains and wheel straps.
Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could
damage a vehicle. Damage can occur from
vehicle to ground orvehicle to wheel-lift
equipment. To help avoid damage, installa
towing dolly and raise thevehicle until adequate
clearance is obtained between the ground
and/or wheel-lift equipment.
Do not attach winch cables or J-hooks to
I suspension components when using car-carrier
equipment. Always use T-hooks inserted in the
T-hook slots.

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Engine Overheating
You will find a coolant temperature gage on your
vehicle’s instrument panel. See “Gages” in the Index.

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ’ Steam from an overheated engine can burn
badly, even if you just open thehood. Stay away
you

from the engineif you see or hear steam coming

from it. Just turn itoff and get everyone away
from thevehicle until itcools down. Wait until
there is no signof steam or coolant before you
open thehood.
If you keep drivingwhen 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.

I NOTICE: I
If your engine catches fire because
you keep
driving with no coolant, yourvehicle can be
badly damaged. Thecostly repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you no longer have the overheat warning, you
can drive. Just to be safe, driveslower for about
If you get the overheat warning but see orhear no 10 minutes. If the warning doesn’t come back on,
steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes you can drive normally.
the engine can get a little too hot when you:
If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park
Climb a long hill on a hot day. your vehicle right away.
0 Stop after high-speed driving. If there’s still no sign of steam, push the accelerator
Idle for long periods in traffic. until the engine speed is about twice as fast as normal
idle speed. Bring the engine speed back to normal
0 Tow a trailer. See ”Driving on Grades” in the Index.
idle speed after two or three minutes. Now see if the
If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, warning stops. But then, if you still have the warning,
try this for a minute or so: turn offthe engine and get everyone out of the vehicle
1. If you have an air conditioner, turn it off. until it cools down.

2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service
speed and open the window as necessary. help right away.

3. If you’re in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N);

otherwise, shift to the highest gear while
driving -- DRIVE (D) or THIRD(3) for
automatic transmissions.

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When you decide it’s safe tolift the hood, here’s what
you’ll see:

The coolant level should be at least up to the ADD mark.

If it isn’t, you may have a leak inthe radiator hoses,
A. Coolant Recovery Tank heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in
the cooling system.
B. Radiator Pressure Cap
C. Engine Fan
If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling,
don’t do anything else until it coolsdown.

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 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank
I f you haven't found a problem yet? but the coolant level
Heater and radiatorhoses, and other engine isn't at the ADD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of c.lo.cr,z
parts, can be very hot. Don't touch them. If you ~ ~ ~ u(preferably
rer distilled)and DEX-COOL' engine
do, you can be burned. coolant at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine
Coolant" in the Index for more information.)
Don't run the engine if there is a leak. If you run
the engine, it couldlose all coolant. That could
cause an engine fire, and
Get any leak fixed before
you could be burned.
you drive the vehicle.
A CL'UTION: -
Adding only plain water to your cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other
liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper
NOTICE: coolant mixturewill. Your vehicle's coolant
warning systemis set for the proper coolant
Engine damage from running your engine
mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture,
without coolant isn't coveredby your warranty. your engine could get too hot but you wouldn't
~ ~~ ~~ ~

get the overheat warning.Your engine could

If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again. catch fire andyou or others couldbe burned.
See if the engine cooling fan speed increases when Use a 50/50 mixture of clean water and
idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal DEX-COOL@coolant.
down. If it doesn't, your vehicle needs service. Turn
off the engine.

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I NOTICE: I ' A CAUTION:
In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the You can be burnedif you spill coolant on hot
engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol
Use the recommended coolant and the proper and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
coolant mixture. enough. Don't spill coolant on a hotengine.

When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at

the ADD mark, start your vehicle.
If the overheat warning continues, there's one more
thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant
mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the
cooling system is cool before you do it.

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I k!,CAJTION:
Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling
system canblow out and burnyou badly. They
are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator
-- --
pressure cap even a little they can come out
at high speed. Never turn the cap when the
cooling system, including theradiator pressure
cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and
radiator pressure cap tocool if you ever have to
turn the pressure cap.

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How to Add Coolant to the Radiator

2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push

down a s you turn it. Remove the pressure cap.
1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when
the cooling system, including the radiator pressure
cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn
the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it
first stops. (Don't press down while turning the
pressure cap.)
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means
there is still some pressure left.

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 -

3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL@ 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark.
coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck
5 , Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but
(See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for more
leave the radiator pressure cap off.
information about the proper coolant mixture.)
6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the 8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during
upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the
engine cooling fan. filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the
arrows on the pressure cap line up like this.
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 DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture
through the filler neck until the level reaches the
base of the filler neck.

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Engine Fan Noise If a Tire GoesFlat
This vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan.When It’s unusual for a tireto “blow out” while you’re driving,
the clutch is engaged, the fan spins fasterto provide especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes
more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly.
conditions the clutch is not engaged. This improves But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few
fuel economy and reduces fan noise. Under heavy tips about what to expect and what to do:
vehicle loading, trailer towing and/or high outside If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a dragthat
temperatures, the fan speed increases when the clutch pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off
engages. So you may hear an increase in fan noise. the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
This is normal and should not be mistaken as the Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to
transmission slipping or making extra shifts. It is a stop well out of the traffic lane.
merely the cooling system functioning properly. The
fan will slow down when additional cooling is not A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like
required and the clutch disengages. a skid and may require the same correction you’d use
in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from
You may also hear this fan noise when you start the the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by
engine. It will go away as the fan clutch disengages. steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be
very bumpy and 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 aFlat Tire
If a tire goes flat, avoidfurther tire and wheel damage
1
1
I
by driving slowly to a level place.Turn on your hazard
warning flashers.

Changing a tire cancause an injury. The vehicle

can slip off the jack androll over youor other
people. You and they could be badlyinjured.
Find a level placeto change your tire. To help
prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly. The following steps will tell you how to usethe jack and
2. Put anautomatic transmission shift lever in change a tire.
PARK (P) or shift a manual transmission to
FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R).
Removing the SpareTire and Tools
3. l h r n off the engine. The jacking equipment you’ll need is stored inside the
4. Put the wheel blocks at the front and plastic jack cover which is behind the front seats, either
rear of the tire farthestaway from the on the center of the wall (extended cab) or onthe
one being changed.That would bethe passenger’s side of the wall (regular cab).
tire on the other side of the vehicle, at
the opposite end.
I
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 I NOTICE:
Never removeor store a tire frondto a storage
position under the vehicle while the vehicle
is
supported by a jack. Always tighten the tire
fully against the undersideof the vehicle when
storing it.

Insert the chisel end of

the wheel wrench, on an
angle, intothe hole in
the rear bumper.
This is the jack cover for the extended cab. Thecover
for the regular cab is similar. To remove it, turn the
plastic wing nut to the left. Remove the jack cover.
Turn the wing nut to the left and remove the wheel
blocks, jack and wheel wrench.
Your spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your
vehicle. See. “Compact Spare Tire” later in this section
for more information about the compact spare.
Be sure the chisel end of the wheel wrench connects
into the hoist shaft.

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Turn the wheel wrench to the left to lower the spare tire.
Keep turning the wheel wrench until the spare tire can
be pulled out from under the vehicle. A
When the tire has been completely lowered, tilt the
retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the
wheel opening. Pull the tire out from under the vehicle.

I C E :
To help avoid vehicle damage, do not drive the
vehicle before the cable is restored.

Put the spare tire near the flat tire.

The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) and wheel
wrench (B). Your vehicle may also have an optional hub
cap removal tool.

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Position thechisel end of your wheel wrench, or the If you have individual wheel nut caps that cover each
optional hub cap removal tool, in thenotch of the hub nut, they must be removed in order to get tothe wheel
cap and pry off the hub cap. nuts. Use the socketend of the wheel wrench to remove
Some of the molded plastic hub caps haveimitation the wheel nut caps.
wheel nuts molded into them. Thewheel wrench won’t Your wheel nut caps may attach your hub cap to the
fit these imitationnuts, so don’t try to remove them with wheel. Remove these wheel nut caps before you take
the socket endof the wheel wrench. off the hub cap.

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Xemoving the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire

... ,
. .

A. Front Frame Hole

B. Rear Frame Hole (ZR2j
1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. C. Spring Hanger Hole (Standard Pickups)
Don’t remove them yet.
2. Turn the jack handle to the right slightly to raise
the jack lift head.
3. Fit the jack into the appropriate hole nearest the
flat tire.

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 1
Getting undera vehicle when itis jacked upis
dangerous. If the vehicle slipsoff the jack,you
could be badly injured or killed. Never get under
a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.

--
I Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
4. Raise. the vehicle by turning the jack handle to the
positioned can damage thevehicle and even
right. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so
make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal there is enough room for the spare tire to fit.
injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack
lift head into the proper location before raising 5 . Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.
I the vehicle.
I

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 6. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,

r
mounting surfaces and
spare wheel.
If you
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.
do, the nuts mightcome loose. Your wheel could
fall off, causing a serious accident.

7. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface.

Put the nuts on by
hand. Make sure the
A CAUTlL
IN:
-
cone-shaped end is
toward the wheel.
Tighten each nut by hand
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the partsto until the wheel is held
which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts against the hub. If a nut
become loose after a time. The wheel could come can’t be turned by hand,
off and cause an accident. When you change a use the wheel wrench
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places and see your dealer as
where the wheel attaches to thevehicle. In an soon as possible.
emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel
to do this; butbe sure to usea scraper orwire
brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust
or
dirt off.
L

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 10. Use the wrench to
tighten the wheel nuts
firmly in a crisscross
sequence as shown.

9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle to the

A CAUTION:
left. Lower the jack completely. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause thewheel to become loose
and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have
to replace them, be sure to getnew GM original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere assoon as you can and have
the nuts tightenedwith a torque wrenchto
100 Ib-ft (140 Nom).

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I Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
NOTICE:
Improperly tightenedwheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid
expensive brake repairs,evenly tighten thewheel Storing a jack, a tireor other equipmentin the
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper passenger compartmentof the vehicle could
torque specification. cause injury. In a sudden stop orcollision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store all these
in the proper place.

NOTICE:
a tire with an
Don’t use the existing hoist to store
aluminum wheel or itcould damage thewheel.
Secure the tire in the pickupbed.

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Follow this diagram to store the underbody-mounted spare. 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle.
with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear.
2. Pull the retainer through the wheel.
Note that with the ZR2 option, the spring and
retainer must be separated to insert through the
wheel opening.
3. Put the chisel end of the wheel wrench, on an angle,
through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist
shaft. Turn the wheel wrench to the right 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.
E’-c
A. Wheel Wrench F. Valve Stem
B. Hoist Assembly (Pointed Down)
C. Retainer G. Lower
D. Spring H. Raise
E. Tire

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Return the jack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks to the Replace the jack cover, if you have one.
proper location behind the seat. Securet.he items.

A. Wheel Wrench E. Bolt Location A. Hub Cap Removal Tool (Some Models)
B. Bracket (ZR2) B. Cover (Extended Cab)
C. Jacking Instructions E Wheel Blocks C. Cover (Standard Cab)
(Roll and place G. Nut D. Hub Cap Removal Tool (Some Models)
tag behind the H. Rubber Band
bracket after the E. Bolt
tools are installed.) I. Jack Position (ZR2)
D. Bolt Location J. Jack Position
(Standard) (Standard)

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Compact Spare Tire(IfEquipped) Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles.
Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with
when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. other wheels or tires. They won‘t fit. Keep your spare
Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be tire and its wheel together.
60 psi (420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, NOTICE:
you should stop as soon as possible and make sure
your spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare.Using
spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph
them can damage yourvehicle and can damage
(105 km/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 kmj,
so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire the chains too. Don’t use tire chainson your
repaired or replaced where you want. Of course, it’s compact spare.
best to replace your spare with a full-size tire assoon
as you can. Your spare will last longer and be in good
shape in case you need it again.

I NOTICE:
When the compact spare is installed, don’t take
your vehicle through an carwash with guide
rails. The compact spare can get caught
on the
rails. That can damage the tire and
wheel, and
maybe other partsof your vehicle.

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If You’re Stul. :: - 1- Mud,
I

Ice or Snow NOTICE:

What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck Spinning your wheels can destroy partsof your
is to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as vehicle as well as the tires.If you spin the wheels
“rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but too fastwhile shiftingyour transmission back
you must use caution.
and forth, you can destroy your transmission.

For information about using tire chains on your vehicle,

see “Tire Chains” in the Index.
If you let your ures spin high
at speed, they can
explode, and you or others could be injured.
And, the transmissionor other partsof the
vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine
compartment fireor other damage. When you’re
stuck, spin thewheels as little as possible.Don’t
spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as
shown on the speedometer.
L

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Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out Using the RecoveryHooks
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will
clear the area around your front wheels. If you have a
four-wheel drive vehicle, shift into 4HI. Then shift back
and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear
(or with a manual transmission, between FIRST (1) or
SECOND (2) and REVERSE (R)), spinning the wheels
as little as possible. 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, you may need to be towed out.
Or, you can use your recovery hooks if your vehicle
has them. If you do need to be towed out, see “Towing
Your Vehicle” in the Index.

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.

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 NOTICE:
Never use the recovery hooks tow
to the vehicle.
Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not
be covered by warranty.

A CAUTION:
The recovery hooks, when used, are underlota of
force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never
pull on the hooksat a sideways angle. The hooks
could break off and you or others could be
injured from the chain or cable snapping back.

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fi NOTES

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fi NOTES

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 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care

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 checkimportant fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.

6-2 Service 6-29 Windshield Washer Fluid

6-3 Fuel 6-30 Brakes
6-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries 6-34 Battery
6-5 Filling Your Tank 6-35 Bulb Replacement
6-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 6-40 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
6-8 Checking Things Under the Hood 6-42 Tires
6-11 Engine Oil 6-5 1 Appearance Care
6- 16 Air Cleaner 6-52 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
6- 17 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6-55 Care of Safety Belts
6-20 Manual Transmission Fluid 6-56 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
6-2 1 Hydraulic Clutch 6-60 Appearance Care Materials Chart
6-22 Rear Axle 6-6 1 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
6-23 Four- Wheel Drive 6-6 1 Service Parts Identification Label
6-25 Engine Coolant 6-62 Electrical System
6-28 Radiator Pressure Cap 6-68 Replacement Bulbs
6-28 Thermostat 6-68 Capacities and Specifications
6-28 Power Steering Fluid 6-7 1 Air Conditioning Refrigerants

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Service Doing Your Own Service Work
Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll
be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for want to use the proper GM Service Manual. It tells you
all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and much more about how to service your vehicle than this
GM-trained and supported service people. manual can. To order the proper service manual, see
“Service and Owner Publications” in the Index.
We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
do your own service work, see “Servicing Your Air
Bag-Equipped Vehicle” in the Index.
You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list
the mileage and the date of any service work you
Genuine perform. See “Maintenance Record” in the Index.

Parts

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 Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or
higher. At a minimum, it should meet specifications
You can be injured and your vehicle could be ASTM D48 14 in the United States and CGSB 3.5-M93
damaged if you try to doservice work on a in Canada. Improved gasoline specifications have been
vehicle without knowing enough about it. developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers
0 Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,
Association (AAMA) forbetter vehicle performance
and engine protection. Gasolines meeting the AAMA
experience, the proper replacement parts specification could provide improved driveability and
and tools before you attempt any vehicle emission control system protection compared to
maintenance task. other gasolines.
0 Be sure touse the proper nuts, bolts and
Be sure the posted octane is at least 87. I f the octane is
other fasteners. “English” and “metric”
less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when
fasteners can beeasily confused. If you use you drive. If it’s bad enough, it can damage your engine.
the wrong fasteners, parts can later break
or falloff. You could be hurt. If you’re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you
hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. But
don’t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of you’re accelerating or drivingup a hill. That’s normal,
and you don’t have to buy a higher octane fuelto get rid
Your Vehicle of pinging. It’s the heavy, constant knock that means
Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can you have a problem.
affect the airflow around it. This may cause wind noise
and affect windshield washer performance. Check with
your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of
your vehicle.

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If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States
Standards (indicated on the underhood emission control are now required to contain additives that will help
label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel
California specifications. If such fuels are not available system, allowing your emission control system to
in states adopting California emissions standards, your function properly. Therefore, you should not have to add
vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting anything to the fuel. In addition, gasolines containing
federal specifications, but emission control system oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and
performance may be affected. The malfunction indicator reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to
lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and/or your help clean the air. General Motors recommends that you
vehicle may fail a smog-check test. If this occurs, return use these gasolines if they comply with the
to your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis to determine specifications described earlier.
the cause of failure. In the event it is determined that the
cause of the condition is the type of fuels used, repairs
may not be covered by your warranty. I NOTICE:
Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low
emissions contain an octane-enhancing additive called Your vehicle was not designedfor fuel that
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); contains methanol. Don’t use it.
It can corrode
ask your service station operator whether or not his fuel metal parts in your fuel system and also damage
contains MMT. General Motors does not recommend the plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t
use of such gasolines. If fuels containing MMT are used, be covered under your warranty.
spark plug life may be reduced and your emission
control system performance may be affected. The
malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel
may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized
GM dealer for service.
Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank
If you plan on driving in another country outside the
United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to
find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not
recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs
caused by use of improper fuel 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 alsowrite 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
1908 Colonel Sam Drive The fuel cap isbehind a hinged door on the driver’s side
Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7 of your vehicle.
 To remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise).The. cap has a spring in it; if you let
,oo of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right.
Gasoline vaporis highly flammable. It burns
violently, and that can cause very bad injuries.
Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling
your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking
If you get gasoline on yourselfand then
materials away fromgasoline.
something ignitesit, you could be badly burned.
Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the
fuel filler captoo quickly. This spray can happen
if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in
hot weather. Open thefuel filler capslowly and
wait for any‘‘hiss’’ noise to stop. Then unscrew
the cap all theway.

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.

While refueling, hang the cap by the tether fro111the

hook on the filler door.

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When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right Filling a Portable Fuel Container
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound.Make sure
you fully install the cap. The diagnosticsystem can
determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp’’ in
the Index. Never fill a portable fuel containerwhile it isin
your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the
container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can
NOTICE: be badly burned andyour vehicle damaged if this
occurs. To help avoid injury toyou and others:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right Dispense gasoline only into approved
type. Your dealer can get one foryou. If you get containers.
the wrong type, it may notfit properly. This may Do not fill a container w‘hiIe it is inside a
cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup bed or
and your fuel tank and emissions system may be on any surface other than the ground.
damaged. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the
the Index. inside of the fill opening beforeoperating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the filling is complete.
0 Don’t smoke while pumping gasoline.

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Checking Things Under theHood Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the
secondary hood release.
.

Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and
put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. You may
have a lamp that comes on when you lift the hood.

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When you lift the hood, you'll see these items on the 2.2L engine:

A. Battery D. Engine Oil Fill Cap G. Air Cleaner

B. Coolant Recovery Tank and Dipstick H. Fuse Block
C. Automatic Transmission E. Power Steering Reservoir 1. Windshield Washer Fluid
Dipstick E Brake Master Cylinder

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When you lift the hood, you’ll see these items on the “VORTEC” 4300 engine:

A. Battery E. Transmission Dipstick H. Air Cleaner

B. Coolant Recovery Tank E Power Steering Reservoir I. Fuse Block
C. Engine Oil Dipstick G. Brake Master Cylinder J. Windshield Washer Fluid
D. Engine Oil Fill
Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on The oil dipstick on the
properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the 2.2L engine is under the
hood prop. fill cap.
Kemove the hood prop nom the slot in the hood and Turn off the engine and
return the prop to its retainer. give the oil a few minutes
Then pull the hood down firmly to close.It will latch to drain back into the oil
when dropped from I O to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm) pan. If you don’t, the oil
without pressing on the hood. dipstick might not show
the actual level.
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.
The oil dipstickon the
“VORTEC” 4300 engine is
a yellow ring.

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Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the
keeping the tip down, and check the level. 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 muchoil. If your engine hasso
much oil that the oil levelgets above the
cross-hatched area that shows the proper
operating range, yourengine could be damaged.

Be sure to f i l l it enough to put the level somewhere in

the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when you’re through.

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What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
RECOMMENDED SAE VlSCOSlTV GRADE ENGINE OILS
Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by SELECT THEiOWEST
looking for the “Starburst” symbol, Thissymbol SA€ VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
~. . ...
indicates that the oil has been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which
does not carry this Starburst symbol.
LOOK
HOT FOR MIS
WEATHER SYMBOL
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 you, be sure the ail 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: DO NOT USE SAE 2ow-50 OR ANY OTHER
GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED

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As shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your Engine Oil Additives
vehicle. However, you can use SAE low-30 if it’s going
Don’t add anything to your oil. Your dealer is ready to
to be 0°F (-1 8°C) or above. Thesenumbers on an oil
container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use advise if you think something should be added.
other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W-50. When to Change Engine Oil
If any one of these is true for you, use the short triplcity
NOTICE: maintenance schedule:
e Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
Use only engineoil with the American Petroleum This is particularly important when outside
Institute CertifiedFor Gasoline Engines temperatures are below freezing.
“Starburst” symbol. Failure to use the a Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
recommended oil can result inengine damage not driving in stop-and-go traffic).
covered by your warranty.
a You operate your vehicle in dusty areas or
off-road frequently.
GM Goodwrench@oil meets all the requirements for e You frequently tow a trailer.
your vehicle.
0 The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
If you are in an area where the temperature falls below
or other commercial application.
-20°F (-29”C), consider using either an SAE SW-30
synthetic oil oran SAE OW-30 oil. Both will provide Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to
easier cold starting and better protection for your engine break down sooner. If any one of these is true for your
at extremely low temperatures. vehicle, then you need to change your oil and filter
every 3,000 miles ( 5 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever
occurs first.

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If none of them is true, use the long trip/highway What to Do with Used Oil
maintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every
7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever Did you know that used engine oil contains certain
occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could
engine under highway conditions causes engineoil to even cause cancer'? Don't let used oil stay on your skin
break down slower. for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and
water, or agood hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw
Remote Oil Filter (Four-wheel Drive) away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See
the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal
The access door forthe remote oil filter is in the steering of oil products.)
linkage shield assembly located under the radiator
support. Twist the screw to unlock or lock the door. Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you
Make sure if you open the door, it is securely closed change your own oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil
when you are finished. from the filter before disposal. Don't ever disposeof 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 forhelp.

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Air Cleaner

2.2L Engine
To remove this air cleaner, remove the wing nuts that
“VORTEC” 4300 Engine hold the cover o n . Remove the cover and lift o u t the
To remove this air cleaner, remove the wing nuts that hold ai r fi 1ter.
the cover on. Remove the cover andlift out the air filter. Insert a new air filter, then replace the air cleaner cover.
Insert a new air filter, then replace the air cleaner cover. Tighten the wine nuts to hold the cover i n place.
Tighten the wing nuts to hold the cover in place.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
replace the air filter. See “Scheduled Maintenance
Services” in the Index.

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Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to Automatic Transmission Fluid
replace the air filter. See “Scheduled Maintenance
Services” in the Index. When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid
level is when the engine oil is changed.
Change both the fluid and filter every 15,000 miles
(25 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can more of these conditions:
cause you or others tobe burned. The air cleaner
not only cleans the air, it stops flameif the engine In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
backfires. If it isn’t there, and the engine regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) orhigher.
backfires, you could be burned. Don’t drive with In hilly or mountainous terrain.
it off, and be careful working on the engine with When doing frequent trailer towing.
the air cleaner off.
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change the fluid and filter every
50,000 miles (83 000 km).
NOTICE:
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
If’the air cleaneris off, a backfire can cause a
damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get
How to Check
into your engine, which will damage it. Always Because this operation can be a little difficult, you
have the air cleanerin place when you’re driving. may choose to have this done at your GM dealership
Service Department.

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If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the to 93°C). See "Checking Transmission Fluid Hot"
instructions here, or you could get a false reading i n the Index.
on the dipstick.
Checking Transmission FluidHot

I NOTICE: Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles

(24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F
(10°C). If it's colder than 50°F (lO"C), drive the
Too much or too little fluid can damage your vehicle in THIRD (3) until the engine temperature gage
transmission. Too much can mean that some of moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes. Then
the fluid could comeout and fall onhot engine follow the hot check procedures.
parts or exhaustsystem parts, starting a fire.Be
sure to get anaccurate reading if you check your Checking Transmission Fluid Cold
transmission fluid. A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting
for eighthours or more with the engine off and is used
only a s a reference. Let the engine run at idle for five
Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the minutes if outside temperatures are 50°F (10°C) or
transmission fluid level if you have been driving: more. If it's colder than 50°F (lO"C), you may have to
When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). idle the engine longer. Should the fluid level be low
during a cold check, you must perform a hot check
At high speed for quite a while. before adding fluid. This will give you a more accurate
0 In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. reading of the fluid level.
While pulling a trailer. Checking the Fluid Hot or Cold
To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the
operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F (82°C engine running.

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 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 eachrange. Then, position the shift
lever in PARK (P).
Let the enginerun at idle for three minutes or more.
Then, without shutting off the engine, follow
these steps:

1. Flip the handle up 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower
and-then pull out level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area fora
the dipstickand cold check or in the HOT area orcross-hatched area
wipe it with a clean for a hot check.
rag orpaper towel.
4. If the fluid level isin the acceptable range, push the
dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle
down to lock the dipstick in place.

2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and

then pull itback out again.

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How to Add Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended
When to Check
Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is
changed. However, the fluid in your manual
Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid
transmission doesn’t require changing.
while it is hot. (A cold check is used only as a
reference.) If the fluid level is low, add only enough of How to Check
the proper fluid to bringthe level up to the HOT area for
a hot check. It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less Because this operation can be a little difficult, you
than one pint (0.5 L). Don 7 overfill. may choose to have this done at your GM dealership
Service Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the
NOTICE: instructions here, or you could get a false reading.

We recommend you use only fluidlabeled

DEXRON@-111,because fluidwith that label is
made especially for your automatic transmission.
I NOTICE:
Damage causedby fluid other thanDEXRON-111 Too much or too little fluid can damage your
is not coveredby your new vehicle warranty. transmission. Too much can mean that some of
the fluid couldcome out and fall on hot engine
parts or exhaust system parts, starting fire.
a Be
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
described under “How to Check.” sure to get an accurate readingif you check your
transmission fluid.
0 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.
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Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the How to Add Fluid
vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is
cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the Here’s how to add fluid. Refer to the lvlaintenance
transmission case. Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to L I SSee
~.
“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
Then, follow these steps:
1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Add fluid at the filler plug hole. Add only enough
tluid 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 system in your vehicle is
self-adjusting. A slight amount of play (1/4 inch to
1/2 inch or 6 mrn to 12 mm) in the pedal is normal.
It isn‘t a good idea to *‘topoff’ your clutch fluid. Adding
fluid won’t correct a leak. A fluid loss in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired.
1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom of
the filler plughole.
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.

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When to Check and 1 ~ ’ ’
~ ~ Jse How to Check
The proper fluid should be added if the level does not
reach the bottom of the diaphragm when it’s in place in
the reservoir. See the instructions on the reservoir cap.
Rear Axle
When to Check and Change Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how
often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See
“Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.

Refer to the Maintenance Schedule, Owner Checks and

Services, 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.

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How to Check Lubricant What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants” in the Index.

Four- Wheel Drive

Most lubricant checks in this section also apply to
four-wheel-drive vehicles. However, they have two
additional systemsthat 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.
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.

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How to Check Lubricant Front Axle
When to Check and Change Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how
often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See
“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 raisethe 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. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,
you may need to add some lubricant.

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When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to A SO/SOmixture of water and DEX-COOL@
raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the filler coolant will:
plug hole.
Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
When the differential is at operating temperature
Give boiling protection up to 265°F ( 1 29°C).
(warm), add enough lubricant to raise the level to the
bottom of the filler plug hole. Protect against rust and corrosion.

What toUse Help keep the proper engine temperature.

Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what Let the warning lights and gages work as
kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and they should.
Lubricants” in the Index.

Engine Coolant I NOTICE:

The cooling s stem in your vehicle is filled with
DEX-COOL J engine coolant. This coolant is designed
When adding coolant, itis important thatyou use
only DEX-COOL@(silicate-free) coolant.
to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles
(240 000 km) whichever occurs first, if you add only If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to the
DEX-COOL6 extended life coolant. system, premature engine, heater core or
radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the
The following explainsyour cooling system and how to
add coolant when it is low. I f you have a problem with engine coolantwill require change sooner at --
engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” i n 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
the Index. whichever occurs first. Damage caused by the use
of coolant other than DEX-COOL@is not
covered by your new vehicle warranty.

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What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean water(preferably
1
NOTICE:
distilled) and one-half DEX-COOL@coolant which
won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this mixture, If you use an improper coolant mixture, your
you don’t need to add anything else. engine could overheat and be badly damaged.
The repair cost wouldn’t be coveredby your
I
warranty. Too much water in the mixture can
freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core
and other parts.
Adding only plain water to your cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other If you have to add coolant more than four times a year,
liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper have your dealer check your cooling system.
coolant mixturewill. Your vehicle’s coolant
warning systemis set for the proper coolant
mixture. With plain wateror the wrong mixture, NOTICE:
your engine could get too hot youbut wouldn’t
get the overheat warning. Your engine could If you use the proper coolant,you don’t have to
catch fire andyou or others could be burned. add extra inhibitors or additiveswhich claim to
Use a 50/50 mixture of clean water and improve the system. These can be harmful.
DEX-COOL@coolant.
Checking Coolant

Turning the radiator pressure cap when the

engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and
scalding liquids toblow out and burnyou badly.
With the coolant recovery tank,you will almost
never have to add coolant at the radiator.
--
Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a
--
little when the engine and radiator are hot.

Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank, but be careful

not to spill it.

When your engine is cold, the coolantlevel should be at

ADD, or a little higher. When your engine is warm, the
level should be LIP to FULL HOT, or a little higher. c You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
Adding Coolant engine parts. Coolant contains ethyleneglycol,
If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
coolant mixture ut the coolant recovery tank. enough. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine.

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Radiator Pressure Cap Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature 1s controlled by a thermostat
i n the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the
flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant
reaches a preset temperature.
Power Steering Fluid

I NOTICE:
Your radiator capis a 15 psi (105 kPa)
pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to
prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage
from overheating. Be sure the arrowson the cap
line up with the overflow tube on the radiator
filler neck.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering What to Use
fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or
you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be
and repaired. operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature
may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient
How To Check Power Steering Fluid protection against freezing.
When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and
the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and
Adding Washer Fluid
wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and
completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and
look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
The level should be between the ADD and FULL marks.
For the 2.2L engine, the fluid level should be at the
C mark. If necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the
level LIPto the proper range.
What to Use
To determine what kind of fluid to use, see
“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper
fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.

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Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY with Brakes
the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank
is full. Brake Fluid

NOTICE:
0 When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturer’s instructionsfor
adding water.
a Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer
fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze
and damageyour washer fluid tank and
other partsof the washer system.Also,
water doesn’t clean aswell as washer fluid.
a Fill your washer fluid tankonly
three-quarters full whenit’s very cold. This
allows for expansionif freezing occurs,
Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled
which could damage the tankif it is
with DOT-3 brake fluid.
completely full.
0 Don’t use engine coolant (antifreeze) in There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the
your windshield washer.It can damage reservoir might go down.The first is that the brake fluid
your washer system and paint. goes down to an acceptable level during nolmal brake
lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level
goes back up. The other reason is that fluid
L is leaking out
of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake

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system fixed, sincea leak means that sooner or later your Checking Brake Fluid
brakes won’t work well,or won’t work at all.
You can check the brake
So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’ your brake fluid. fluid without taking off
Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak.If you add fluid the cap.
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.

I---
If you have too much brakefluid, it can spill
on the engine. The fluid will burn if the
engine
Just look at the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid level
is hot enough. You or others could be burned,
should be above MIN. If it isn’t, have your brake system
and your vehicle could bedamaged. Add brake checked to see if there is a leak.
fluid only whenwork is done on the brake
hydraulic system. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system,
make sure the level is above the MIN but not over the
MAX mark or the top of the window on the side of
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to the reservoir.
check your brake fluid. See “Periodic Maintenance
Inspections” in the Index.

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What to Add
When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake NOTICE:
fluid -- such as Delco Supreme 11 (GM Part
@I

No. 12377967). Use new brake fluid from a sealed 0 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage
container only. brake system parts. For example, justfew a
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine
around the capbefore removing it. This will help keep oil, in your brake system can damage brake
dirt from entering the reservoir. system partsso badly thatthey’ll have to be
replaced. Don’t let someone putin the
I
wrong kindof fluid.
0 If you spill brake fluid on yourvehicle’s
painted surfaces, the paint finish canbe
With the wrong kindof fluid in yourbrake damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid
system, your brakes may not work well, or they on yourvehicle. If you do, wash it off
may noteven work a t all. This could cause a immediately. See “Appearance Care” in
crash. Always use the proper brake fluid. the Index.

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Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climatesmay cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle has applied. This doesnot mean something is wrong with
four-wheel disc brakes. If not, your vehicle has front your brakes.
disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that makea prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the
and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or proper sequence to GM specifications.
be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when
you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). If you have rear drum brakes, they don’t have wear
indicators, but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing
noise, have the rear brake linings inspected immediately.
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 brake pads replaced,
The brake wear warning sound means that soon have the rear brakes inspected, too.
your brakes won’t work well. Thatcould lead to
an accident. When you hear the brake wear Brake linings shouldalways be replaced as complete
axle sets.
warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
See “Brake System Inspection” in Section 7 of this
manual under Part C “Periodic Maintenance
Inspections.”
NOTICE: Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal
could result in costly brake repair. travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.

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Brake Adjustment Battery
Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes Every new vehicle has an ACDelco Freedom@battery.
adjust for wear. You never have to add water to one of these. When it’s
If you don’t have four-wheel drive and your brake pedal time for a new battery, we recommend an ACDelco
goes down farther than normal, your rear drum brakes Freedom battery. Get one that has the replacement
may need adjustment. Adjust them by backing up and number shown on the original battery’s label.
firmly applying the brakes a few times.
Vehicle Storage
Replacing BrakeSystem Parts If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. more, remove the black, negative (-) cable from
Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well the battery. This will help keep your battery from
together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. running down.
Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality
GM brake parts. 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 approved GM replacement parts. If you Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
don’t, your brakes may no longer work properly. For that can explode.You can be badly hurtif you
example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong aren’t careful. See“Jump Starting” in the Index
for your vehicle, the balance between your front and
rear brakes can change -- for the worse. The braking
for tips on working around a battery without
performance you’ve come to expect can change in many getting hurt.
other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement
brake parts. Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.

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Also, for your audio system, see“Theft-Deterrent Headlamps
Feature“ in the Index.
One-Piece Composite Headlamp System
Bulb Replacement 1. Open the hood.
Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lamps
are off and the engine isn’t running. See “Replacement
Bulbs” in the Index.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contactyour GM dealer’s service department.

Halogen Bulbs

A CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop orscratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured.Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulbpackage.
2. Remove the black retainer clips by lifting up.
3. Pull the headlamp assembly out.
4. Unplclg the electrical connector.

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 Two-Piece Composite Headlamp System
1. Open the hood.

5. Turn the bulb assembly to the left to remove it.

6. Put the new bulb assembly into the headlamp
assembly and turn it to the right until it is tight.
7. Plug in the electrical connector. 2. Remove the black retainer clips by lifting up.
8. Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the 3. Pull the headlamp lens assembly out.
vehicle. Install the two retaining clips. 4. Unplug the electrical connector.

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 One-Piece Front lbrn Signal Lamp Assembly
1. Remove the headlamp assembly as shown under
“One-Piece Composite Headlamp System” earlier in
this section.
2. Twist the bulb socket to
remove it from the
headlamp assembly.

5. Turn the bulb assembly to the left to remove it.

6. Put the new bulb assembly into the headlamp
assembly and turn it to the right until it istight.
3. Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from
7. Plug in the electrical connector. the socket.
8. Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the 4. Push the new bulb into the socket until it snaps
vehicle. Install the two retaining clips. into place.
5. Put the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and twist
it to the right until it is tight.
6. Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle.
Install the two retaining clips.

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Two-Piece Front Turn Signal LampAssembly
4.. Remove the headlamp assembly as shown under
“Two-Piece Composite Headlamp System” earlier in
this section.

2. Locate the locking tabs

on the assembly.
Squeeze the tabs
together and push that
end of the assembly out
while holding the tabs.
The assembly will
swing out.

4. Turn the harness bulb socket to the left to remove it.

5. Push the new bulb into the socket until it snaps
into place.
3. Unplug the electrical connector. 6 . Put the new bulb into the headlamp lens assembly
and turn it to the right until it is tight.
7. To replace the assembly, snap the outboard end of
the lamp assembly back into the vehicle. Then swing
the assembly in and snap it into place.

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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp

4. Install a new bulb.

5 . Replace the lens. Install and tighten the screws.
If equipment such as a cap or camper is installed on
1. Remove'the lens retaining screws. your vehicle. a center high-mounted stoplanlp feed wire
2. Remove the lens. is provided along the driver's side rear frame. This wire
should be used to install a center high-mounted
stoplamp in the cap or camper.

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Taillamps Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
1. Open the tailgate. See “Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts” in the
Index for the proper type of replacement blade.
2. Remove the screws from
the lamp assembly near
the tailgate latch. I NOTICE:
Use care when removingor installing a blade
assembly. Accidental bumping can cause the arm
to fall back and strike the windshield.

I . To remove the old wiper blades, lift the wiper arm

until it locks into a vertical position.

3. Pull the assembly away from the pickup side panel.

4. Turn the socket to the left to remove it. Push the tab
in while you turn the socket.
5. Pull the bulb out.
6. Push the new bulb into the socket.
7. Put the socket into the assembly and turn the socket
to the right until it locks in place.
8. Replace the assembly. Install and tighten the screws.
9. Close the tailgate.
 2. Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab.
Pull down on the blade assembly to release it from
the wiper arm hook.
3. Remove the insert from the blade assembly. The
insert has two notches at one end that are locked by
bottom claws of the blade assembly. At the notched
end, pull the insert from the blade assembly.

A. Blade Assembly
B. Arm Assembly
C. Locking Tab
I
I
I II
0
1
D. Blade Pivot
E. Hook Slot 4. To install the new wiper insert, slide the insert (D),
notched end last, into the end with two blade claws
E Arm Hook (A). Slide the insert all the way through the blade
claws at the opposite end (B). The plastic caps (C)
will be forced off as the insert is fully inserted.
~ 5. Be sure that the notches are locked by the bottom A. Claw in Notch
claws. Make sure that all other claws are properly B. Correct Installation
locked on both sides of the insert slots.
C. Incorrect Installation
6. Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm
hook. Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in the
hook slot.
7. Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly
onto the windshield.

Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by
a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions
about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see
your GM Warranty booklet for details.

C
 Inflation -- Tire Pressure
6!!l CAUTION: The CertificationRire label, which is on the driver’s
door door edge, above the door latch, shows the correct
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold.
are dangerous. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting forat least
three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
0 Overloading your tires can cause overheating
as a result of too much friction. You could
have an air-out and a seriousaccident. See NOTICE:
“Loading Your Vehicle’’ in the Index.
0 Underinflated tirespose the same danger as Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overloaded tires. The resulting accident overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires
could cause serious injury. Check all tires don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can
frequently to maintain the recommended get the following:
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked Too much flexing
when your tires are cold. Too much heat
0 Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, Tireoverloading
punctured or brokenby a sudden impact -- 0 Badwear
such as whenyou hit a pothole. Keep tires 0 Badhandling
at the recommended pressure. Bad fuel economy.
0 Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your
NOTICE: (Continued)
tread is badly worn, o r if your tires have
been damaged, replace them.

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 Tire Inspection and Rotation
NOTICE: (Continued)
Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
If your tires have too much air (overinflation), (10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual
wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check
you can get the following: wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or
0 Unusualwear wheels. See “When It’s Time for New Tires” and
0 Badhandling “Wheel Replacement” later in this section for
0 Roughride more information.
Needless damage from road hazards. The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first
When to Check rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in the Index for scheduled
Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the rotation intervals.
tire pressure of the spare tire.
If you have a compact spare tire, it should be at
60 psi (420 Wa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve
stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt
and moisture.
 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.

I A CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on wheel,
a or on the parts towhich
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after a time. Thewheel could comeoff and cause
an accident. When you change a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from places where the wheel
When rotating your tires, always use one of the correct attaches to thevehicle. In an emergency,you can
rotation patterns shown here. use a cloth or a papertowel to do this; butbe
If your vehicle has a compact spare tire. don‘t include it sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you
in your tire rotation. need to, to get all the rust or dirtoff. (See
“Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index.)

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When It’s Time for New Tires The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
One way to tell when it’s 0 The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that
time for new tires is to can’t be repaired well because of the size or location
check the treadwear of the damage.
indicators, which will
appear when your tires have
Buying New Tires
only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at
less of tread remaining. the Certification/Tire label.
The tires installed on your vehicle. whenit 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,
You need a new tire if any of the following statements traction, ride and other things during normal service on
are true: your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread
You can see the indicators at three or more places design, the TPC number will be followed by an “MS”
around the tire. (for mud and snow).
You can see cord or fabric showing through the If YOLIever replace your tires with those not having a
tire’s rubber. TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size,
load range, speed rating and construction type (bias,
0 The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep bias-belted or radial) a s your original tires.
enough to show cord or fabric.

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 Uniform Tire Quality Grading
/\ CAUTION: The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Mixing tires could causeyou to lose control while Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by
driving. If you mix tires of different sizes o r types treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This
(radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The
handle properly, andyou could have a crash. grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger
car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does
Using tires of different sizes may also cause
not apply to deep tread,winter-type snow tires,
damage to yourvehicle. Be sure touse the same space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with
size and type tires on all wheels. nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
It’s all right to drive with your compact spare or to some limited-production tires.
(if you have one). It was developed for use on While the tires available on General Motors passenger
your vehicle. cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades, they must also conform to Federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
CAUTION:
rn
If you use bias-ply tires on yourvehicle, the
wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after
many miles of driving. A tire and/orwheel could
fail suddenly, causing a crash.
Use only radial-ply
tires with the wheels on yourvehicle.

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Treadwear Temperature -- A, B, C
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on The temperature grades are A (the highest),B, and C,
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of
conditions on a specified government test course. For heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
( 1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends material of the. tire todegenerate and reduce tire life, and
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations The grade C corresponds to a levelof performance
in driving habits, service practices and differences in which all passenger car tires must meet under the
road characteristics and climate. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades
B and A represent higher levels of performance on the
Traction -- A, B, C laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is
C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet established for a tire that is properly inflated and not
pavement as measured under controlled conditions on overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
specified government test surfacesof asphalt and concrete. excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not
include cornering (turning) traction.

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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced same way as the one it replaces.
carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original
Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have
needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your
your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment vehicle model.
may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
A CAUTICY:
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts
or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, or wheel nutson your vehicle can be dangerous.
wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be rep1ace.d. If the It could affect the brakingand handling of your
wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you
wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your lose control. You could have a collision in which
dealer if any of these conditions exist. you or others could be injured. Always use
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts
for replacement,

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 Tire Chains
NOTICE:
The wrong wheelcan also cause problems with NOTICE:
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper If your vehicle has P23975R15, P235/70R15,
height, vehicleground clearance and tireor tire P235/55R16 or 31x10.50Rl5LT/C size tires, don’t
chain clearance to the body and chassis. use tire chains. Theycan damage your vehicle
because there’s not enough clearance.
Use another type of traction device onlyif its
See “Changing a Flat Tire” in theIndex for
more information. manufacturer recommends it for use on your
vehicle and tire size combination and road
Used Replacement Wheels conditions. Followthat manufacturer’s
instructions. To help avoiddamage to your
vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the
device if it’s contacting your vehicle, and don’t
spin your wheels.
Putting a used wheel onyour vehicle is NOTICE: (Continued)
dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or
how far it’s been driven. It could failsuddenly
and cause an accident. If you have toreplace a
wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.

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NOTICE: (Continued)
Appearance Care
Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some
If you do find traction devices thatwill fit, install are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a
them on the rear tires. match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are
dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
If you have other size tires, use tire chains only When you use anything from a containerto clean your
where legal and only when you must. Use only vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings
SAE Class “S” type chains that are the proper and instructions. And always open your doors or
size for your tires. Install themon the drive axle windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
tires (four-wheel-drive vehicles canuse chains on
N ~ w Iuse
- these to clean your vehicle:
both axles) and tighten them as tightly as possible
with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and Gasoline
follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions.If Benzene
you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle,
Naphtha
stop and retighten them.If the contact continues,
slow down until it stops. Driving too fast or Carbon Tetrachloride
spinning the wheels with chains on will damage 0 Acetone
your vehicle.
0 Paint Thinner
Turpentine
0 Lacquer Thinner
0 NailPolish Remover
They can all be hazardous -- some more than
others -- and they can all damage your vehicle, too.

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Don't use any of these unless this manual says you can. Here are some cleaning tips:
In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.
Alcohol Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set.
Laundry Soap Carefully scrape off any excess stain.
Bleach Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area
0 Reducing Agents often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn.
0 If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire
Cleaning the Insideof Your Vehicle area immediately or it will set.
Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose
dirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic and painted surfdces
with a clean, damp cloth.
Your dealer has two cleaners, Multi-Purpose Interior
Cleaner and Capture Non-Solvent Dry Spot and Soil
Remover for cleaning Fabric and carpet. They will clean
normal spots and stains very well. You can get
GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See
"Appearance Care and Materials" in the Index.)

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Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
on Fabric Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black),
1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and
blood can be removed as follows:
2. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask
surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain,then sponge the
soiled area with cool water.
3. Mix powdered cleaner following the directions on
the container label to form thick suds. 2. If a stain remains, follow the multi-purpose interior
cleaner instructions described earlier.
4. Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge. Don’t
saturate the material and don’t rub it roughly. 3. I f an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat
the area with a waterhaking soda solution:
5. As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge 1 teaspoon ( 5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml)
to remove the suds. of lukewarm water.
6. Wipe cleaned area with a clean, damp towel or cloth. 4. Let dry.
7. Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry. Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili
sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows:
1. Carefully scrape off excess stain.
2. First, clean with cool water and allow to
dry completely.
3. If a stain remains, follow instructions for
Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner.

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Fabric Protection Cleaning Leather
Your vehicle has upholstery and carpet that has been Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or
treated with Scotchgard’” Fabric Protector, a 3M saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let the
product. It protects fabrics by repelling oil and water, leather dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry.
which are the carriers of most stains. Even with this For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. See your
protection, you still need to clean your upholstery and dealer for this product.
carpet often to keep it looking new.
0 Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive
Further information on cleaning is available by calling cleaners, furniture polish or shoepolish on leather.
1-800-433-3296 (in Minnesota, 1-800-642-6 167).
0 Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned
Cleaning Vinyl immediately. If dirt is allowed to work into the
Use warm water and a clean cloth. finish, it can harm the leather.

0 Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
may have to do it more than once. Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or
don’t get themoff quickly. Use a clean cloth and a waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield
vinylheather cleaner. See your dealer for this product. and even make it difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft
cloth or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect the
surfr-lcefinish.

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Care of SafetyBelts Cleaning the Outsideof the
Keep belts clean and dry. Windshield and Wiper Blades
If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield
washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running,
wax, sap or other material may be on the blade
or windshield.
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it Clean the outside of the windshield with GM
may severely weaken them. In a crash, they Windshield Cleaner, Bon Ami@Powder (non-scratching
might not beable to provide adequate protection. glass cleaning powder), GM Part No. 1050011. The
Clean safety belts only with mild soap and windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse
lukewarm water. it with water. .

Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades

and affect their performance. Clean the blade by wiping
Cleaning Glass Surfaces vigorously with a cloth soaked in full-strength
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade
Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner with water.
will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary;
interior glass. replace blades that look worn.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may
cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear
window, since they may have to be scraped off later.

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WeatF -!rs ips Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun.
Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Use
Silicone greaseon weatherstrips will make them last liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps.
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your
silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the
months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent Index.) Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum
application may be required. (See “Recommended based, or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning
Fluids and Lubricants” in the Tndex.) agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to
dry on the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish
Cleaning the Outsideof Your Vehicle with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to
The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth avoid surface scratches and water spotting.
of color, gloss retention and durability. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter
Washing Your Vehicle your vehicle.
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is Cleaning Exterior LampsLenses
to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or Use lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a liquid
cold water. hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soap toclean
exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under
”Washing Your Vehicle.”

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Finish Care necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked
safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by
hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather
finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period
from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking
in the Index.) new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered
whenever possible.
Your vehicle has a “basecoatlclearcoat”paint finish. The
clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are
non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat (If Equipped)
paint finish. Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with
mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After

I NOTICE: rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax

may then be applied.
The surface of these wheels IS similar to the painted
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on surface of your car. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals,
a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners orabrasive cleaning
finish or leave swirl marks. brushes on them because you could damage the surface.
Don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash
Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These
salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels.
droppings, chemicalsfrom industrial chimneys, etc., can
damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted
surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If

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Cleaning Tires Sheet Metal Damage
To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal
repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop
applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or
NOTICE: replaced to restore corrosion protection.

When applyinga tire dressing always take care to Finish Damage

wipe off any oversprayor splash from all painted Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish
surfaces on the bodyor wheels of the vehicle. should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode
Petroleum-based products may damage the quickly and may develop into a major repair expense.
paint finish. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up
materials available from your dealer orother service
outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected
in your dealer’s body and paint shop.

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Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust Some weather and atmospheric conditionscan create a
control can collect on the underbody. If these are not chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage
the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped
pan and exhaust system even though they have discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into
corrosion protection. the paint surface.
At least every spring, flush thesematerials from the Although no defect in the paint job causes this, GM will
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new
and other debriscan collect. Dirt packed in closed areas vehicles damaged by this fallout conditionwithin
of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase,
Your dealer oran underbody car washing system can do whichever occurs first.
this for you.
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.

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4ppearance Care Materials Chart
A

PART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE

994954 23 in. x 25 in. Polishing Cloth- Wax Treated Exterior polishing cloth
1050172 oz. (0.473 L) Tar and Road Oil Remover 16 Removes tar, road oil and asphalt
1050173 16 oz. (0.473 L) Chrome Cleaner and Polish Use on chrome, stainless steel, nickel, copperand brass
1050 174 16 02. (0.473 L) White Sidewall Tire Cleaner Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls
10502 14 32 oz. (0.946 L) Vinyl Cleaner Cleans vinyl tops, upholstery and convertible tops
I 050427 oz. (0.680 L) Glass Cleaner 23 Removes dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints
1052870 16 oz. (0.473 L) Cleans and lightly waxes Wash Wax Concentrate
Protects leather, wood, acrylics, Plexiglas plastic,
T’,
10539I8** 8 oz. (0.237 L) Armor All Protectant
rubber and vinyl
1052925 16 oz. (0.473 L) Multi-Purpose Interior Cleans carpets, seats, interior trim, door panels
Cleaner and floor mats
1052929 16 02. (0.473 L) Wheel Cleaner Spray on and rinsewith water
1052930 8 0 2 . (0.237 L) Capture Dry Spot Remover Attracts, absorbs and removes soils
12345002 16 oz. (0.473 L) Armor All Cleaner
TM Cleans and shines a variety of surface types
12345721 2.5 sq. ft. Synthetic Chamois Shines vehicle without scratching
oz. (0.354 L) I2345725 Silicone Tire Shine 12 Spray on tire shine
12377964 oz. (0.473 L) Finish Enhancer 16 Removes dust, fingerprints and surface contaminants
12377966 16 oz. (0.473 L) Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and oxidationand protects finish
12377984 oz. (0.473 L) Surface Cleaner 16 Removes contaminants, blemishes andswirl marks
SeeyourGeneralMotorsPartsDepartmentfortheseproducts.:@*Notrecommendedfor use oninstrumentpanelvinyl.
See “Fluids and Lubricants”i n the Index.

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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Engine Identification
L
The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This
code will help you identify your engine, specifications
111 IIII 11l11l11 I IIIIIII III111111111IIIIII
and replacement parts.
cAiADI.E4UXWM072675 Service Parts Identification Label
E N G I N E y l 9 9 87 \ ASSEMBLY You’ll find this label on the inside of the glove box. It’s
MODEL
CODE YEAR PLANT very helpful if you ever need to orderDarts. On this
label is:
This is the legal identifier foryour vehicle. It appears on your VIN,
a plate in the front cornerof the instrument panel, on the
the model designation,
driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also paint information and
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts a list of all production options and special
labels and the certificates of title and registration. equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.

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Electrical System Headlamps
The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal
Add-on Electrical Equipment circuit breaker. An electrical overload will cause the
lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off.
If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked
NOTICE: right away.
Don’t addanything electrical to your vehicle Windshield Wipers
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
electrical equipmentcan damage your vehicle breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
and the damagewouldn’t be covered by snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If
your warranty. Someadd-on electrical the overload is caused by some electrical problem, be
equipment can keep other components from sure to get it fixed.
working as they should.
i
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other
add anything electrical to your vehicle, see “Servicing power accessories. When the current load is too heavy,
Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle” in the Index. the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the
circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away.

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Fuses and Circuit Breakers Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from The fuse block is atthe
short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit driver’s end of the
breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused instrument panel.
by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size
and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a
spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
amperage. 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 the correct amperage. Remove the cover by turning the fastener to the left.
Replace it as soon as you can. Extra fuses and the fuse extractor are provided in the
cover. To reinstall the fuse panel cover, push in and turn
the fastener to the right.

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 Fuse/Circuit Usage
Breaker
2 Cigarette Lighter, Data
Link Connector
3 Cruise Control, Body Controls
TBC, Heated Seats, Cruise
Module, Cruise Switch
4 Gages, Body Controls TBC,
Instrument Panel Cluster,
B+ Power
Interior Illumination
Not Used
Mirror, Locks
Courtesy Lamps, Inadvertent
Fuse/Circum Usage Power Relay
Breaker 9 HVAC Control Head
A Not Used Turn Signal
10
B Not Used Instrument Panel Cluster,
11
1 Headlamp Switch, Body Controls Engine Controls
TBC, Headlamp Relay 12 Parking Lamps, Power Window
Switch, TBC, Ashtray Lamp
FuseKircuit Usage Engine Compartment FuseBlock
Breaker
13 Auxiliary Power
14 Power Locks
15 4WD Switch, Engine Control
(VCM, PCM, Transmission)
16 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint,
SDM Module
17 Front Wiper
18 Not Used
19 Radio Battery
20 Not Used
21 HVAC I, HVAC Control Head, The fuse block is under the hood at the driver's side of
HVAC Devices the engine compartment.
22 Anti-Lock Brakes Remove the cover by turning the fastener to the left. To
23 Rear Wiper reinstall the fuse panel cover, push in and turn the
fastener to the right.
24 Radio, Ignition

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 Name Usage
LT TURN Left Turn Signal Front
LT TRN Left Turn Signal Rear
RT TRN Right Turn Signal Rear
RR PRK Right RearParking Lamps
TRL PRK Trailer Parking Lamps
LT HDLP Left Headlamp
RT HDLP Right Headlamp
FR PRK Front ParkingLamps
INT BAT I P Fuse Block Feed
ENG 1 Engine Sensors/Solenoids,MAP,
CAM, PURGE, VENT
Name Usage ECM B Engine ControlModule, Fuel
TRL TRN Trailer LeftTurn Pump, Module, Oil Pressure

TRR TRN Trailer RightTurn ABS Anti-Lock Brake System

TRL B/U Trailer Back-up Lamps ECM 1 Engine ControlModule Injectors

VEH B/U Vehicle Back-up Lamps HORN Horn

RT TURN Right Turn Signal Front BTSI Brake-Transmission

Shift Interlock
Name Usage Name Usage
BIU LP Back-up Lamps HTDSEAT Heated Seat
A/C Air Conditioning ATC Active Transfer Case
RAP Retained Accessory Power RRDFOG Rear Defogger
0 2 Oxygen Sensor HVAC HVAC System
IGN B Column Feed, IGN 2 , 3 , 4 TRCHMSL Trailer Center High-Mount
DRL Daytime Running Lamps Stoplamp
RR WIW Rear Window Wiper
FOG LP Fog Lamps
CRANK Clutch Switch, NSBU Switch
IGN A Starting and Charging IGN 1
HAZLP Hazard Lamps
STUD #2 Accessory Feeds, Electric Brake
VECHMSL Vehicle Center High-Mount
PARKLP Parking Lamps
Stoplamp
LR PRK Left Rear Parking Lamps HTDMIR Heated Mirror
IGN C Starter Solenoid,Fuel Pump, STOPLP Stop Lamps
PRNDL
TBC Truck Body Computer

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Replacement Bulbs
Lamps Quantity Number
Halogen Headlamps, Composite Low-Beam 2 9006 HB4
Halogen Headlamps, Composite High-Beam 2 9005 HB3
Tail and Stoplamps 2 3057
Front Sidemarker Lamps 2 194
Front Turn Signal Lamps 2 3 157NA
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 2 577

Capacities and Specifications

Engine 2.2L “VORTEC” 4300 “VORTEC” 4300
Type L4 V6 V6
VIN Code 4 X W
Firing Order 1-3-4-2 1-6-5-4-3-2 1-6-5-4-3-2
Horsepower (T Series) N/A 180 at 4,400 rpm 190 at 4,400 rpm
Horsepower (S Series) 1 20 at 5,000 rpm 175 at 4,400 rpm 180 at 4,400 rpm
Thermostat Specification 195°F (91 “C) 195°F (91 “C) 195°F (91°C)
Spark Plug Gap 0.050 inches 0.045 inches 0.045 inches
(0.127 cm) (0.114 an) (0.1 14 cm)

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Wheels and Tires
Wheel Nut Torque . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Ib-ft (140 N-m)
Tire Pressure . . . See the Certification/Tire label. See
“Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available at the time of printing
and are subject to change. If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was
built, or if you have any questions, please contact your GM truck dealer.

Engine 2.2L “VORTEC” 4300

Thermostat 10182377 12551472
Oil Filter PF47 PF52
Air Cleaner Filter A1163C AI 163C
PCV Valve N/A CV746C
Automatic Transmission 24200796 24200796
Filter Kit
Spark Plugs 4 1-948 4 1-932
Fuel Filter GF48 1 GF48 1
Windshield Wiper Blades Trico (20 inched5 1 cm) Trico (20 inched5 1 cm)

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 ,.
Capacities ,--.pproximate)
Cooling System Capacity*
Engine Transmission Quantity
2.2L Auto./Manual 11.5 quarts (1l.OL)
“VORTEC” 4300 Auto. 11.7 quarts (11.1 L)
“VORTEC” 4300 Manual 11.9 quarts (1 1.3 L)

Crankcase Capacity* Differential Fluid

Engine Quantity withFilter Axle Quantity
2.2L 4.5 quarts (4.3 L) Rear 4.0 pints (1.9 L)
“VORTEC” 4300 4.5 quarts (4.3 L) Front 2.6 pints (1.2 L)

Automatic Transmission Capacity“ Fuel Tank Capacity

VPe Quantity (Drain
Refill)
and VPe Quantity
4L60E 5.0 quarts
(4.7 L) Standard Tank 18.5 gallons (70 L)

*After refill, the level must be checked. A/C Refrigerant Capacity

VPe Quantity
R- 134a 30 oz. or 2 lbs. (0.9 kg)

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Air Conditioning Refrigerants Front Tread
Not all air conditioning refrigerants arethe same. S Series
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs 0.0 Wheel Offset . . . . . . . 54.5 inches (138.4cm)
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. -6.4Wheel Offset . . . . . . . 55.0inches (139.6cm)
If you're not sure, ask y o ~ dealer.
~r
T Series
Vehicle Dimensions* 15-inch Tires . . . . . . 57.3 inches ( 145.4cmj
Wheelbase 31 x 10.5Tires . . . . . . . . . 61.2inches (155.4cm)
S/T10603 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108.3 inches (275.1cm) Rear Tread
S/T10803 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 17.9 inches (299.5cm) S Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.7 inches (1 38.8 cm)
ST10653 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122.9 inches (312.2cm) T Series
Length 15-inch Tires . . . . . . . . . . 55.1 inches ( 139.9cm)
S/T 10603 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189.0inches (480.1cm) T Series
SR10803 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204.9 inches (520.4cm) 31 x 10.5 Tires . . . . . . . . . 59.1 inches (150.0 cm)
S/T10653 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203.6inches (517.1cm)
'!'Figures reflect base equipment only.
Height
S10603/S10803 . . . . . . . . . . 62.1 inches (157.7cm)
S10653 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.2inches (158.0cm)
T10603/T10653. . . . . . . . . . 63.8inches (162.1cm)
T 10803 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.4inches ( 166. I cm)
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67.9 inches ( 172.5cm)

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b NOTES
 Section 7 MaintenanceSchedule

This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety,
dependability and emission control performance.

7-2 Introduction 7-8 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule

7 -4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services 7-29 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
7-5 Short Trip/City Definition 7-42 Part B: Owner Checks and Services
7-5 Short Trip/City Intervals 7-46 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
7-6 Long TripIHighway Definition 7-48 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
7-7 Long Trip/Highway Intervals 7-5 1 Part E: Maintenance Record

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 Introduction
IMPORTANT:
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGEAS
RECOMMENDED
I 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 can even
affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level
of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our
environment, and to keep your vehicle in good
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.

Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan

supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your
Wurrunty and Owner Assistance booklet,or your
GM dealerfor details.

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How This Section is Organized “Part B: Owner Checks and Services”tells
you what should be checked and when. It also explains
The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in
“Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows good condition.
what to have done and how often. Some of these “Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections”
services can be complex, so unless you are technically explains important inspectionsthat your dealer’s
qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should service department or anotherqualified service center
let your dealer’s servicedepartment or anotherqualified should perform.
service center dothese jobs.
“Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
lists some recommended products to help keep your
vehicle properly maintained. Theseproducts, or their
equivalents, should be used whether you do the work
yourself or have it done.
Performing maintenance workon a vehicle can
be dangerous. In tryingto do some jobs, you can “Part E: Maintenance Record”provides a place
be seriously injured.Do your own maintenance for you to record the maintenance performed on your
vehicle. Whenever any maintenance is performed, be
work only if youhave the requiredknow-how
sure to write it down in this part. This will help you
and the proper tools and equipmentfor the job. determine when your next maintenance should be done.
If you have any doubt, have a qualified In addition, it is a good idea to keep your maintenance
technician do the work. receipts. They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for
warranty repairs.
If you are skilled enough to do some work on your
vehicle, you will probably want to get the service
information. See “Service and Owner Publications’’
in the Index.

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Part A: Scheduled The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in
Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses
Maintenance Services these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary
Using Your Maintenance Schedule repairs done before you or anyone else drives
the vehicle.
We at General Motors wantto help you keep your vehicle
These schedules are for vehicles that:
in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly
how you’ll drive it. You may drive very short distances 0 carry passengers and cargo within recommended
only a few times a week, Or you may drive long limits. You will find these limitson your vehicle’s
distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You may Certificationnire label. See “Loading Your Vehicle”
use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you may drive in the Index.
it to work, to do errands or in many other ways. 0 are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal
Because of all the different ways people use their driving limits.
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may even need 0 are driven off-road in the recommended manner. See
more frequent checks and replacements than you’ll find “Off-Road Driving With Your Four-Wheel-Drive
in the schedules in this section. So please read this Vehicle” in the Index.
section and note how you drive. If you have any
questions on how to keep your vehicle in good use the recommended fuel. See “Fuel’’ in the Index.
condition, seeyour dealer.
Selecting the Right Schedule
This part tells you the maintenance services you should
have done and when you should schedule them. If you First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules
go to your dealer foryour service needs, you’ll know is right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide which
that GM-trained and supported service people will schedule to follow:
perform the work using genuine GM parts.

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Maintenance Schedule
I Short TripKity Definition I I Short Trip/City Intervals
Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
one of these conditionsis true for your vehicle: Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis
0 Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to I6 km). Lubrication (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). Drive
This is particularly important when outside Axle Service (or 3 months, whichever occurs first).
temperatures are below freezing. Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Tire Rotation.
0 Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
driving in stop-and-go traffic). Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions. Front
0 You operate your vehicle in dusty areas or Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only) (or at each brake
off-road frequently. relining, whichever occurs first),Automatic
Transmission Service (severe conditionsonly).
0 You frequently tow a trailer.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
0 If the vehicle is used for delivery service,police, taxi Replacement. Fuel Filter Replacement.
or other commercial application.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (normal conditions).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap
and Lines Inspection.

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I

I MaintenanceSchedule
I Short TripKity Intervals I -- - -
IT
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the
Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.4.3L Engine Only: conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection. Schedule is true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle
is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used
Vvery 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System
off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City schedule for
Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first).
these conditions.
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under
Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on
highway conditions causesengine oil to break
the following pages.
down slower.

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Maintenance Schedule

I
Long Tripmighway Intervals I Long Trip/Highway Intervals I
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine
Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap
Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever and Lines Inspection.
occurs first).Drive Axle Service. Tire Rotation. Every 100,000 Miles(166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Automatic Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. 4.3L Engine
Transmission Service (severe conditions only). Only: Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter Inspection.
Replacement. Air Cleaner FilterReplacement. Front Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System
Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only) (or at each brake Service (orevery 60 months, whichever occurs first).
relining, whichever occurs first).
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (normal conditions).

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 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule

The services shown in this scheduleup to 100,000 miles + A good time to check your brakes is during tire
(166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000miles rotation. See “Brake System Inspection?’under
(1 66 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown “Periodic Maintenance Inspections” in Part C of
at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at this schedule.
the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km). ** Drive axle service (see “Recommended Fluids and
See “Owner Checks and Services’’ and “Periodic Lubricants” in the Index for proper lubricant to use):
Maintenance Inspections’?following. 0 Locking Differential -- Drain fluid and refill at
Footnotes first engine oil change. At subsequent oil changes,
check fluid level and add fluid as needed. If driving
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the in dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and
California Air Resources Board has determined that the refill every 15,000 miles (25 000 km).
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify 0 Standard Differential -- Check fluid level and
the emission warranty or limitrecall liability prior to the add fluid as needed at every oil change. If driving in
completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill
urge that all recommended maintenance services be every 15,000 miles (25 000 km).
performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance
be recorded. More frequent lubrication may be required for
heavy-duty or off-road use.
# Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering
linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints and
brake pedal springs.

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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
3,000 Miles (5 000 km) I DATE I
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add fluid as needed. Check constant
**.)
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote
6,000 Miles (I 0 000 km) DATE I
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals forleaking. (See footnote**.)
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.)

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9,000 Miles ( I 5 000 km) DATE
I
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
A n Emission Control Service.
Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote‘i‘*.)
12,000 Miles (20 000 km) DATE I
I7 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE
[7 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote *:ic.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
15,000 Miles (25 000 km) DATE
I
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule

0 Inspect air cleaner filterif you are driving in dusty conditions.

Replace filter if necessary.
An Emission C o m d Service. (See footnote?.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
0 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 regularlv reaches 90°F
(32°C) orhigher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.

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rSh&t TripKity Maintenance Schedule I
18,000 Miles (30 000 km) DATE
I
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)
Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote**.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

21,000 Miles (35 000 km) DATE 1

0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission. Control Service. MILEAGE
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals forleaking. (See footnote**.)
24,000 Miles (40 000 km) DATE I
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)
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I ShortTrip/CityMaintenanceSchedule I
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals forleaking. (See footnote **.)
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

27,000 Miles (45 000 km) DATE

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emissiorz Control Service. I ACTUAL
MILEAGE I SERVICEDBY I
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals forleaking. (See footnote **.)

30,000 Miles (50 000 km) DATE

I
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL
SERVICED B Y
An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)
(Continued)

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30,000Miles (SO 000 knz) (Corztinuedj
For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Replace fuel filter.
An EIn.ission Control Service. (See footnote?. j
Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
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.

i nor me your vehich? under m y of these corzditiorls, change the.jlcrid

I f y o ~ do
&/.filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 I&).
0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

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33,000 Miles (55 000 km) DATE
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Contl-olService. I ACTUAL
MILEAGE I SERVICED B Y

Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).

(See footnote#.)
0 Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)

36,000 Miles (60 000 km) DATE

0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. I MILEAGE I SERVICEDBY I
Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)
0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote**.)
39,000 Miles (65 000 km) DATE
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). SERVICED B Y
An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE

(Continued)
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 1
39,000 Miles (65 000 km) (Continued)
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnotea*,)

42,000 Miles (70 000 km) I DATE I

0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). SERVICED B Y
An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

45,000 Miles (75 000 km) DATE

0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle sealsfor leaking. (See footnote‘ic*.)

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I ShortTrip/CityMaintenanceSchedule 1
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean ana repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
0 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.
I f y o ~ ldo not use ~ Q W vehicle
- under.m y of these corzditions, c~hmgv
theflLtid andfilter every 50,000 miles (83 000 kin).
0 Inspect air cleaner filterif you are driving in dusty conditions.
Replace filter if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote-I.)
48,000 Miles (80 000 km) DATE I
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. I ACTUAL
MILEAGE I SERVICEDBY: I
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote#.)
(Continued)
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 1
48,000 Miles (80 000 km) (Continued)
CI Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals forleaking. (See footnote**.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

50,000 Miles (83 000 km) DATE

I
0 If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously
and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both I ACTUAL
MILEAGE I SERVICEDBY: I
the fluid and filter. Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.

51,000 Miles (85 000 km) DATE I

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals forleaking. (See footnote**.)
54,000 Miles (90 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE

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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.(See footnote **.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
57,000 MiZes (95 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Elnission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote#.)
17 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.(See footnote *4:.)
60,000 Miles (IO0 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
17 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
**.)
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote
(Continued)
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 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule
60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued)
For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
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.
I f you do not I,I,SC> your vehicle wader arzy ofthese corditions, clmnge
the.fluid and filter every 50,000 1n.ile.s (83 000 km).
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An E~nissiorzControl Service.
Replace fuel filter.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
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 Cor~trolService. (See footnote?.)
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation“ in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I
63,000 Miles (105 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
DATE
I
AI? Emissiou Corztrol Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote#.)
0 Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote**.)
66,000 Miles (110 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
AI?Emissior? Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis compone.nts (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote**.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Tnspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.)
69,000 Miles (115 000 km) I DATE
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first),
A n Emission Control Service.
(Continued)

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rShort TriplCity Maintenanceschedule I

69,000 Miles (115000 km) (Continued)
Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)
Check readfront axle fluid leveland add fluid as needed. Check constant
(See footnote **.)
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
72,000 Miles (120 000 km) I DATE I
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An EmissionControl Sewice.
a Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)
C
I Check readfront axle fluid leveland add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals forleaking. (See footnote **.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information.(See footnote +.)
i
75,000 Miles (125 000 km) DATE
I
0 Change engine oiland filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)
For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
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 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
0 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 crny of these coditions, clmnge tlze.flr.tid
andfilter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km).
0 Inspect air cleaner filterif you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if
necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals forleaking. (See footnote **.)
78,000 Miles (130 000 knz) DATE
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Ernissiorz Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote#.)
(Continued)

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 Short Trip/City Maintenance Scl-dule I
78,000 Miles (130 000 km) (Continued)
0 Check rear/f.ront axle fluid level
and add fluid as needed. Check constant
**.)
velocity joints and axle seals €or leaking. (See footnote
0 Rotate tires. See‘Tie Inspection and Rotation”in the Index for proper
+.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
81,000 Miles (135 000 km) I DATE
n Change engine oil and filter (or every3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL
SERVICED B Y
An Ewission Control Service. MILEAGE
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)
0 Check rm/fiont axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity jointsand axle seals forleaking. (See footnote*e.)
84,000 Miles (140 000 km) DATE I
0 Change engine oil and filter(or every 3 months, whicnever occursfirst).
An Emission Control Sewice.
0 Lubricate chassis components(or every 3 months, whichever occmsfirst).
(See footnote $.)
0 Check readfxontaxle fluid level andadd fluid as needed. Check constant.
velocity jointsmd axle seals for leaking. (See footnote**.)
0 Rotate tires. See‘Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information,(See footnote +.)
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I
.-

87,000 Miles (145 000 km) DATE 1

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE
Lubricate chassiscomponents (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote#.)
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
**.>
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote
90,000 Miles (I50 000 km) DATE I
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassiscomponents (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote#.)
Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity jointsand axle seals forleaking. (See footnote**.)
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
0 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.
(Continued)

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90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued)
- 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, change thefluid
and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 knz).
0 Replace fuel filter.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.)
93,000 Miles (155 000 km) DATE
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote**’.)

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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I
96,000 Miles (160 000 km) DATE
I
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emissioiz Control Service. I MILEAGE I SERVICEDBY 1
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote#.)
0 Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals forleaking. (See footnote **.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

99,000 Miles (165 000 km) DATE I

0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. I ACTUAL
MILEAGE I SERVICEDBY I
Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.>

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I ShortTrip/CityMaintenanceSchedule I
100,000 Miles (166 000 km) I DATE I
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE
0 Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
0 If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously
and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, changeboth the
fluid and filter. Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
4.3L Engine Only: Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve.
An Emission Control Service.

150,000 Miles (240 000 km) DATE I

0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the lndex for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test
cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.

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 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule

The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles ## Lubricate the front suspension,ball joints, steering
( 166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake
( 166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown cable guides,propshaft splines, universal joints and
at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at brake pedal springs.
the same interval after 150,000miles (240 000 km). + A good time tocheck your brakes is during tire
See “Owner Checks and Services” and “Periodic rotation. See “Brake System Inspection” under
Maintenance Inspections“ following. “Periodic Maintenance Inspections’’in Part C of
this schedule.
Footnotes *$ Drive axle service (see “Recommended Fluids and
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the Lubricants” in the Index for properlubricant to use):
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify Locking Differential -- Drain fluid and refill at first
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the engine oil change. At subsequent oil changes, check
completion of the vehicle‘s useful life. We, however, fluid level and add fluid as needed.
urge that all recommended maintenance services be Standard Differential -- Check fluid level and add
performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance fluid as needed at every engineoil change.
be recorded.

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 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 1
7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). SERVICED BY:
An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals forleaking. (See footnote *".)
0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

15,000 Miles (25 000 km) DATE

0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). SERVICED B Y
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis conlponents (or every I2 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)
0 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.

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 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.

- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.

If you do not L L S ~ J O L ~ vehicle
I- urder m y of these conditions,chmge the fluid
md.filter-every 50,000 miles (83 000 k m ) .
0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.)
22,500 Miles (37 500 km) I DATE I
El Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
AIIEmission Contml Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote**.)
0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.)

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 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
30,000 Miles (50 000 km) DATE
I
0 Change engine oil and filter (orevery 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY:
An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE
Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (Seefootnote *‘+.)
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
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 nlountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
/ f y o u do not L I S your
~ vehicle llrzcler L I H ~of these conditions, chmge tlze.fluid
undfi’lter every 50,000 miles (83 000 kn?).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
0 Replace fuel filter. At7 Emission Cmtr‘ol Servicr. (See footnote?.)
0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emissim CoI1tml Service.
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L n g Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
=-
1
37,500 Miles (62 SOU km) I DATE I
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL
SERVICED BY:
An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote#. j
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.(See footnote ‘k‘f’.j
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+. j

45,000 Miles (75 000 km) DATE

I
(7Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote#.)
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote
x:4:.)
0 Change automatic transmissionfluid 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) orhigher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
(Continued)
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 Lcmg Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I
45,000 Miles (75 000 km) (Continued)
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.

I f you do not use yourveh.icle under a n y of tlzese conditions, changethe jlfluid

and,filter every50,000 miles (83 000 km).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
50,000 Miles (83 000 km) DATE I
0 If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe conditionslisted previously and, ACTUAL
SERVICED B Y
therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the MILEAGE
fluid and filter. Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change. ;
52,500 Miles (87 500 km) DATE
I
c7 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals forleaking. (See footnote*$’.)
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

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 Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedule
60,000 Miles (100 000 km) DATE
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote :k*.)
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
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.
Ifyou do not use y o ~ t vphicle
r under any qftlwse conditions, change the fluid
nnd\filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.)
(Continued)

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 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I
60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued)
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace fuel filter.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
0 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. (See footnote?.)
67,500 Miles (112 500 km) DATE
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I
75,000 Miles (125 000 km) DATE
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emissioll Control Service. I ACTUAL
MILEAGE I SERVICED B Y

0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

(See footnote#.)
Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote**:)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filterif 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)?octdo not use yocu vehicle ~ m d e any
r o f these conditions, cl~crugethe,fluid
arid.filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 k k ) .
0 Rotate tires. See“Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.)

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I LungTrip/HighwayMaintenanceSchedule I
82,500 Miles (137 500 km) DATE
I
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. 1 MILEAGE I SERVICEDBY 1
0 Lubricate chassiscomponents (or every I2 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)
0 Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals forleaking. (See footnote **.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

90,000 Miles (150 000 km) DATE

0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)
0 Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals forleaking. (See footnote **.)
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).

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 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule

0 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.

I f y o ~ 1do not ctse yo~lr’vehicle ~rndercrrzy ofthese conditions, change the fluid
clndjilter every 50,000 miles (83 000 kin).‘
0 Replace fuel filter.
An Ernission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
Cl Replace air cleaner filter.
An Ernissiorz Control Service.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’?in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

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 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
97,500 Miles (162 500 km) DATE 1
Izi
Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid leveland add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals forleaking. (See footnote **.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information.(See footnote +.)
100,000 Miles (166 000 km) DATE I
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
An Emission ControlService.
0 Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
0 If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed
previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission
fluid, change both the fluidand filter. Manual transmission fluid doesn’t
require change.
0 4.3L Engine Only: Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve.
An Emission Control Service.
 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 1
150,000 Miles (240 000 km) I DATE
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See“Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. MILEAGE
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure capand neck. Pressure test
the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.

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Part B: Owner Checks and Services At Least Once a Month
Listed below are owner checks and services which Tire Inflation Check
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
performance of your vehicle. See “Tires” in the Index for further details.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Cassette Deck Service
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle,
make sure they are the proper ones, as shownin Part D. Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems’’ in the
At Each Fuel Fill Index for further details.
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
per$orm these underhood checks at ench.fi.~el.fill.
At Least Twice a Year
Engine Oil Level Check Restraint System Check
Check the engine oil level and add theoilproper
if necessary. Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further details. belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
Engine Coolant Level Check safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@ keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
coolant mixture if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
the Index for further details. Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings,
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Check the windshield washer fluid levelin the windshield
washer tank and add the proper fluidif necessary. See
“Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index for further details.

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Wiper Blade Check At Least Four Times aYear
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade
Tailgate Lubrication Service
inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or
miss areas of the windshield. Also see “Wiper Blades, Lubricate tailgate latch bolt, handle assembly pivot
Cleaning” in the Index. points, and hinges with lubricant recommended in
Part D.
Manual Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level;add if needed. See
At Least Once aYear
“Manual Transmission” in the Index. Check for leaks. A Key Lock Cylinders Service
fluid loss may indicate a problem.Have the system
inspected and repaired if needed. Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part D.
Automatic Transmission Check
Body Lubrication Service
Check the transmission fluid level; addif needed. See
”Automatic Transmission”in the Index. A fluid loss may Lubricate all body door and fuel door hinges, latches
indicate a problem. Check the system and repairif needed. and locks including the glove box, console doorsand the
body hood, and any moving seat hardware. Lubricate
Hydraulic Clutch System Check the hood safety lever pivot and prop rod pivot. Part D
tells you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be
Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir. See
required when exposed to a corrosive environment.
“Hydraulic Clutch Fluid”in the Index. A fluid loss in
this system could indicate a problem. Have the system
inspected and repaired at once.

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Starter Switch Check Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock(BTSI) Check
(Automatic Transmission)

When you are doingthis check, the vehicle could

move suddenly. If it does, youor others couldbe When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
injured. Follow thesteps below. move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow thesteps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking around the vehicle. It should be parked on a
Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake. level surface.
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be 2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake’’
ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. in the Index if necessary).
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
engine in each gear. The startershould work only in immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
PARK (P) orNEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN
any other position, your vehicle needs service. position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of
in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down halfway PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
and try to start the engine. The starter should work moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI
only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to needs service.
the floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn’t
pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service.
Ignition Transmission Lock Check Park on a fairly steephill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set
While parked,and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the parking brake.
the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
0 To check theparking brake’s holding ability:
0 With an automatic transmission, thekey should turn
With the engine runningand transmission in
to LOCK only when the shift lever is in
PARK (P).
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from
With a manual transmission, the key should turn to the regularbrake pedal. Do this untilthe vehicle is
LOCK only when theshift lever is in REVERSE (R). held by the parking brake only.
On vehicles with a key release button,
try to turn the key 0 To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
to LOCK without pressing the button. The key should With the engine running, shift toPARK (P). Then
turn to LOCK only when you press the key button. release all brakes.
On all vehicles,the key should come outonly in LOCK. Underbody Flushing Service
Parking Brake andAutomatic Transmission At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
PARK (P) Mechanism Check corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
1 can collect.

When you are doing this check, your vehicle

could beginto move. You or others could be
injured and propertycould be damaged. Make
sure thereis room in frontof your vehicle in case
it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake atonce should the vehicle beginto move.

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Part C: Periodic Exhaust System Inspection
Maintenance Inspections Inspect the complete exhaust system.Inspect the body
near the exhaust system.Look for broken, damaged,
Listed below are inspections and services which should
missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams,
be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each
holes, loose connections or other conditions which could
spring and fall). YCIUshould ler your decder-S ser-vice
cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
departrnerzt or other qualified service center do tlzese
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust’’
jobs. Make swe any necessary repairs are completed
in the Index.
at once.
Prope roceaures to perform these services may be
~
Engine Cooling System Inspection
found I n a service manual. See “Service and Owner Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
Publications” in the Index. cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser.
Axle Boot andSeal Inspection To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at
system for damaged, loose ormissing parts, signs of least once a year.
wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing,etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals if necessary.

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Throttle System Inspection Brake System Inspection
Inspect the throttle system for interference orbinding, Inspect the complete system. Inspectbrake lines and
and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
needed. Replace any components that have high effort chafing, etc. Inspect discbrake pads for wear and rotors
or excessivewear. Do not lubricate acceleratorand for surface condition.Also inspect drum brake linings
cruise control cables. for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including
drums, wheel cylinders, calipers,parking brake, etc.
Drive Axle Service Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have
Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add as needed. your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals forleaking. or conditionsresult in frequent braking.

Transfer Case (Four-WheelDrive)

Inspection
Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front
axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary.
Check vent hose at transfer case forkinks and proper
installation. More frequentlubrication may be required
on off-road use.

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 ~~

Part D: Recommended Fluids USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT

and Lubricants
Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid
@

NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, System (GM Part No. 12377967 or
part number or specification may be obtained from equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid).
your dealer.
Hydraulic Clutch Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM
USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT System Part No. 12345347 or equivalent
DOT-3 Brake Fluid).
Engine Oil Engine Oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For Power Steering GM Power Steering Fluid
Gasoline Engines “Starburst” System (GM Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
symbol of the proper viscosity. To 1050017 - 1 quart, or equivalent).
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see Manual Synchromesh Transmission
“Engine Oil” in the Index. Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12345349
with V 6 Engine or equivalent).
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only Manual Manual Transmission Fluid with
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL@ Transmission 5% friction modifier.
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL@ with L4 Engine (GM Part No. 12377916).
Coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.

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 USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT
Automatic DEXRON@-I11Automatic Transfer Case DEXRON@-111Automatic
Transmission Transmission Fluid. Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock Multi-PuoseLubricant, Windshield GM Optikleen@Washer
Cylinders Superlube% (GM Part No. Washer Solvent Solvent (GMPart No. 105 15 15)
12346241 or equivalent). or equivalent.
Chassis Chassis Lubricant(GM Part Transfer Case Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
Lubrication No. 12377985 or equivalent) or Shift Lever No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements lubricant meeting requirements of
of NLGI ## 2, Category LB NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
or GC-LB.
~~

Rear Driveline Chassis Lubricant (GM Part

Front Wheel Wheel Bearing Lubricant meeting Center Spline No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
Bearings requirements of NLGI # 2, and Universal lubricant meeting requirements
Category GC or GC-LB(GM Part Joints of NLGI ## 2, Category LB
No. 105 1344or equivalent). or GC-LB.
Differential, Axle Lubricant(GM Part No.
Front and Rear 1052271) orSAE 8OW-90 GL-5
Axle Gear Lubricant.

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 USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT

Constant Chassis Lubricant (GM Part Hood and Door Multi-Pu ose Lubricant,
Velocity No. 12377985 or equivalent) Hinges Superlube% (GM Part
Universal Joint or lubricantmeeting requirements No. 12346241 or equivalent).
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC-LB. Fuel Filler Door Multi-purpose lubricant,
and Endgate Superlube@ (GM Part
Clutch Pushrod Chassis Lubricant (GM Part Hinges, and Rear No. 12346241 or equivalent).
to Clutch Fork No. 12377985 or equivalent) or Folding Seat
Joint lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB Tailgate Handle Multi-Pu ose Lubricant,
or GC-LB, Pivot Points, Superlube% (GM Part
Hinges, Latch No. 1234624 1 or equivalent).
Hood Latch Lubriplate@Lubricant Aerosol Bolt and Linkage
Assembly, (GM Part No. 12346293 or
Secondary Latch, equivalent) orlubricant meeting Weatherstrip Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Pivots, Spring requirements of NLGI # 2, Conditioning Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
Anchor and Category LB or GC-LB. Multi-Pu ose Lubricant,
Weatherstrip
Release Pawl Squeaks Superlube% (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).

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 Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed,record the Services” or “PeriodicMaintenance” can be added on
date, odometer reading and who performed the service the following record pages. Also, you should retain all
in the boxes provided after themaintenance interval. maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio
Any additional information from “Owner Checks and is a convenient placeto store them.
~~

Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
READING
DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

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 Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

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 ~~~~ ____

Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE
PERFORMED

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 Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

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 Section 8 CustomerAssistanceInformation

Here you will find out how to contact GMCif you need assistance. Thissection also tells you how to obtain service
publications and how to report any safety defects.

8-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8-10 Warranty Information

8-4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone 8- 10 Reporting Safety Defects tothe United
(TTY) Users States Government
8-5 Roadside Assistance 8-1 1 Reporting SafetyDefects to the
8-7 Canadian Roadside Assistance Canadian Government
8-8 Courtesy Transportation 8-1 1 Reporting SafetyDefects to General Motors
8-9 GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute 8-1 1 Ordering Service and Owner Publications
Resolution Program in Canada
Customer Satisfaction Procedure GMC dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and
up-to-date information to promptly address any
concerns you may have. However, if a concern has not
been resolved to your complete satisfaction, take the
following steps:
STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member
of dealership management. Normally, concerns can
be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has
already been reviewed with the sales, service orparts
manager, contact the owner of the dealership orthe
general manager.

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STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member In the U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994
of dealership management, it appears your concern 0 In the Dominican Republic: 1-800-75 1-4135
cannot be resolved by the dealershipwithout further (English) or 1-800-75 1-4136 (Spanish)
help, contactthe GMC Consumer RelationsManager
by calling 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782, 0 In the Bahamas: 1-800-389-0009
Customer Assistance prompt.)In Canada, contact In Bermuda, Barbados, Antigua and the British
GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Virgin Islands: 1-800-534-0122
Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or
1-800-263-7854 (French). 0 In all other Caribbean countries: (809) 763-13 15
For help outside of the United States and Canada, call In other overseas locations, call GM Overseas
the following numbers as appropriate: Distribution Corporation in Canada at:
(905) 644-4112.
In Mexico: (525) 625-3256
0 In Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) or
1-800-496-9993 (Spanish)

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 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information
For prompt assistance, please have the following information
available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: booklet for addresses of GM Overseas offices.
0 Your name, address, home and business When contacting GMC, please remember that your concern
telephone numbers will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealer’s
0 Vehicle Identification Number (This is available facilities, equipment and personnel. That why is we suggest
you follow Step One firstif you have a concern.
from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at
the top left of the instrument panel and visible Customer Assistancefor Text
through the windshield.)
Telephone (TTY) Users
0 Dealership name and location
To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing,
o Vehicle delivery date and present mileage or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones
0 Nature of concern (TTYs), GMC has TTY equipment available
at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY
We encourage you to call us so we can give your inquiry user can communicate with GMC by dialing:
prompt attention. However, if you wish to write GMC, 1-800-GMC-8583. (TTY users in Canada can
address your inquiry to: dial 1-800-263-3830.)
Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 436008
Pontiac, MI 48343-6008
In Canada, write to:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1 H 8P7

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Roadside Assistance Flat Tire Change: Installation of spare tire will be
covered at no charge (customeris responsible forrepair
or replacement of tire).
Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel forthe customer
to get to the nearest service station (up to $4.00) will
be covered.
Jump Start: No-start situations which require abattery
jump start will be covered at no charge.
Lock Out: Replacement keys or locksmith service will
be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry
into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement key will
be covered at no charge within 10 miles (16 km).
Emergency Towing Service: Towing to the nearest
GMC dealer for warranty related disablements will
be covered.

GMC’s Roadside Assistance provides strandedowners

with over-the-phone roadside repairs, location of the
nearest GMC dealer or the following special services:

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Deluxe Trip Routing: Custom-made, computerized The Roadside Assistance services listed are available
maps using the most director scenic route are provided to retail and retail lease customers operating 1998 GMC
free of charge. Maps include pointsof interest and list light duty trucks for a period of 3 years/36,000 miles
GMC dealers along the route. TripRouting also includes (60 000 km). All services must be pre-arranged by
a national hotel discountbook and a book of coupons. GMC Roadside Assistance.
State and local maps available upon request. Please Over-the-phone assistance, such as providing the name
be prepared to furnishyour Vehicle Identification of the closest dealer or minor technical advice, etc., is
Number (VIN). available to all owner/operators of GMC trucks,
Trip Interruption Assistance: GMC will reimburse any regardless of vehicle or mileage.
reasonable trip interruptionexpenses (up to $500.00)
when directly associated with warranty disablement. Trip
Interruption service covers expenses such as meals and
overnight lodging if vehicle disablement occurs at least
150 miles (240 km)from your home or rental property.
Please Note: you will be required to obtain prior
approval from GMC Roadside Assistance and payfor
expenses at the timeof disablement. Original receipts
should be submitted to GMC Roadside Assistance for
reimbursement. A service representative will provide
assistance when you call.

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Just dial GMC Roadside Assistance at Canadian Roadside Assistance
1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782, Roadside
Assistance prompt) to reach a qualified representative Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive
who can assist you. Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere
in Canada or theUnited States. Pleaserefer to the
Your Roadside Assistance representativewill ask for the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call
following informationwhen your call is received: 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Name and home address
Telephone number and location from which you
are calling
Location, license platenumber and color of your
GMC truck
Mileage of vehicle and description of problem
Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week, 365 days a year, including weekends and
holidays. Should you have any questions about roadside
assistance, callthe GMC Roadside Assistance Center or
contact your dealer.
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the
coverage provided by the NewVehicle Limited Warranty.
GMC reserves the rightto make any changes or
discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any
time without notification.

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Courtesy Transportation All Courtesy Transportution arrangementswill be
udministered by your GMC dealership service
GMC Commitment Plus offers courtesy transportation management. All requests should reflect actual costs
for customers when obtaining warranty service. 1-11? to und not to exceed the rnaxinzurn allowable
This program is offered in conjunction with the dollar limits.
3 year/36,000 mile (60 000 km) Bumper to Bumper Some state insurance regulations make it impractical
New Vehicle Limited Warranty. to rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age. If
Courtesy transportation includes: you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle,
0 One way shuttle ride from the dealership (up to
GMC will reimburse up to $30/day for documented
transportation you receive.
10 miles (16 km)) for same-day warranty repairs.
The Commitment Plus Courtesy Transportation Program
0 A loaner vehic.le will be made available for overnight
is not part of the Bumper to Bumper Limited Warranty.
warranty repairs up to a five day maximum, or up to a
GMC reserves the right to make any changes or
$30 allowance for a rental vehicle, cab, bus or other
discontinue the Courtesy Transportation Program at any
transportation in lieu ofa loaner. (Bringing vehicles in
time without notification.
late in the day, for service on the next day, does not
constitute overnight repairs.) For additional programdetails, contact your GMC dealer.
Gas allowance of up to $10 a day for rides provided In Canada, please consult your G M dealer for
by another person (i.e., friend, neighbor, etc.) in information on Courtesy Transportation.
lieu of rental for overnight warranty repair up to a
five day maximum.

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GM Participation in an Alternative BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-court program
administered by the Better Business Bureau system to
Dispute Resolution Program settle automotive disputes. Thisprogram is available
This program is available in all 50 states and the free of charge to customers who currently own or lease a
District of Columbia. Canadian owners refer to your GM vehicle.
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for If you are not satisfied after followingthe Customer
information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Satisfaction Procedure, you may contact the BBB using
Plan (CAMVAP). General Motors reserves the right to the toll-free telephone number, or write them at the
change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue
its following address:
participation in this program.
BBB AUTO LINE
Both GMC and your GMC dealer are committed to Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.
making sure you are completely satisfied with your new 4200 Wilson Boulevard
vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if a situation Suite 800
arises where you feel your concern has not been Arlington, VA 22203- 1804
adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction Procedure
described earlier in this section is very successful. Telephone: 1-800-955-5 100
There may be instances where an impartial third party To file a claim,you will be asked to provide your name
can assist in arriving at a solution toa disagreement and address, your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
regarding vehicle repairs orinterpretation of the New and a statement of the nature of your complaint.
Vehicle Limited Warranty. To assist in resolving these Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage, and
disagreements, GMC voluntarily participates in BBB other factors.
AUTO LINE.

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We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE, but you
may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt TO THE UNITED STATES
to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary. If GOVERNMENT
this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will I f you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could
be scheduled where eligible customers may present their cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should
case to an impartial third-party arbitrator.
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
The arbitrator will make a decision which you may Safety Administration (NHTSA'), in addition to
accept or reject,If you accept the decision, GM will be notifying General Motors.
bound by that decision. The entire dispute resolution I f NHTSA receives similar complaints. it may open an
procedure should ordinarily take about 40 days from the
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
time you file a claim until a decision is made. a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
Some state laws may require you to use this program campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved
before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration in individual problems between you, your dealer or
program or in the courts. For further information, General Motors.
contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5 100 or the GMC
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-GMC-8782 Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-01 23 in the
(1-800-462-8782). Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
Warranty Information NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation
Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet Washington, D.C. 20590
that contains detailed warranty information. You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
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If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify 1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Oshawa, Ontario L 1H 8P7
Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:
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TO GENERAL MOTORS The toll-free telephone number for ordering information
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in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify
us. Please call us at 1-800-GMC-8782
(1-800-462-8782) or write:
Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center
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 1998 GMC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
The following publications covering the operationand servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling
ou;
the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailingwith it in
your check, money order,
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CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1998 GMC

SERVICE MANUALS OWNER’S INFORMATION
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on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, intended to provide basic operational informationabout the
electrical, steering, body, etc. vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance
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procedures, adjustments and specifications forthe Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
1998 GM transmissions,transaxles and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $1 0.00
RETAIL SELL PRICE:$40.00
CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS
SERVICE BULLETINS Service Publicationsare available for current andpast
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to knowledgeably service GeneralMotors cars and trucks. specify year and model name of the vehicle.
Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the
diagnosis and serviceof your vehicle.

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 Section 9 Index

Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48 Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46

Adding Equipment to the Outside o f Your Vehicle . . . . . . 6-3 Audio System Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Adding Sound Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23 Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.6
2-40
Add-on Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
AirBag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Adding Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
How Does it Restrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.17. 6-68
How it Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Park Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1.2-54 Shi~ting ..................................... 2-17
Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 Axle
What Makes it Inflate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24
What Will You See After it Inflates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28, 6-22
When Should it Inflate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Air Bag Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 16. 6-67 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. 4 ChargeLiqht . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56
Air Conditioning Refrigerants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 1 Jump Startmg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Alignment and Balance. Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 Replacement . Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-57 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Antenna . Fixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25 Battery Run-Down Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43
Anti-Lock Brake System Wdrning Light . . . . . . . . . 2-59. 4-7 BBB Auto Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Anti-Lock Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Better Business Bureau Mediation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 1 BrakeFluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30
AppearanceCare Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-00 Brake . Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Arbitration Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58
Armrest . Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46

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Brakes Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33
Adjustlnent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . 1-40
Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 TopStrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38
Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30 Where Not to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39
PedalTravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33 Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
Replacing System Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34 Circuit Breakers and Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-63
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51 Cleaner. Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16, 6-67
Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33 Cleaning
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Check . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44 Aluminum Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-57
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53
Braking in Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55
Break-In, NewVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 1 1 Inside of Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52
Brightness Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54
BTSICheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44 Interior Plastic Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-54
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35, 6-68 Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54
Outside of Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-55
Canadian Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.68. 6-70 Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53
Carbon Monoxide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27.4-40 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58
Vinyl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement . . . . 6-39 Weatherstrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56
Center Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
Certification/Tire Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 I Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-57
Windshield and Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-55
Chains Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2, 3-3
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51 Clock . Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Clutch, Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56 Comfort Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Check Gages Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64 Compact Disc Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Checking Your Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48 Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Chemical Paint Spotting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-59 Control o f a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Convex Outside Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 1 5 , 6 2 5 , 6-68
Coolant Heater. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

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Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Through Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 1
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36 WetRoads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 1 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 With a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
Driving On Grades While Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54
Drunken Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Damage. Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58
Damage. Sheet Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58
Daytime Running Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40 E a s y ~ n t r Seat
y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Dead Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Electrical Equipment. Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23. 6-62
Defects. Reporting Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 10 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-62
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Engine .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9. 6. 10
Defogging and Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Capacltles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-70
Dimensions. Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 1 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 15.6-25
DomeLamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42 Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Door Coolant Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Coolant Temperature Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59
Storage Pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46 Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 FanNoise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Drive. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 19 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-61
Driver Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - I2 Oil Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
Driving Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-68
Drunken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-68
Freeway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 Engineoil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
InaBlizzard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Change Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
On Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 KindtoUse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
Rainy Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29 Pressure Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62
Snowy and Icy Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37 Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

9-3
Exhaust. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42 Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64
Express-Down Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 1 FuelTank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-70
Extender. Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48 Fuse Block
Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-65
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-63
F a b r i c cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-63
Fifth Gear. Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
FillingYourTank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Gages
Fi 1ter Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59
Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16. 6-67 Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62
Remote Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 15 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64
Finish Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-57 GasCap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Finish Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58 GAWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
First Gear GearPositions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- I9 GloveBox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
Flashers. Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41..
Flat Tire. Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 Guide en Franpis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II
Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48 GVWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
FogLampSwitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41
Foreign Countries. Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Fourth Gear. Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Halo. UenBulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35
Four-wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28. 6-23.. Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
French Language Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Headlamp Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35
FrontAxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24 Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39
Front Map Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35
Front Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
FrontTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-62
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Headlamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40
Filling a Portable Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Filling Your Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
HighLow Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34

9-4
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-35
4-35
Jack. Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
JumpSeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-22
1-6
Hitches. Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Horsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-68 . K e y in the Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 I Key Lock Cylinders Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43 Key Release Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Hydroplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Ignition
Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Labels
Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45 Certificationrnire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42 Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-64,6-66
Inflation. Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43 Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-49
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43 Service Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-61
Inspections Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-61
Brakesystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47 Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39
DriveAxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47 Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46 FrontMap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
Exhaust Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46 Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41
Front Drive Axle Boot Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46 Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-446 Latches, Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46 Leaving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Throttle System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running . . . . . . . 2-24
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47 Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
Instrumentpanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49 Lights
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54 AirBagOff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55
Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50. 2-51 Air Bag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1, 2-54
FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-63 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59, 4-7
Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 1 Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56

9-5
Lights (Continued) Maintenance When Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55
CheckGages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...................... 2-60
Safety Belt Reminder ...................... 1-7, 2-53 Manual Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Security Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63 Manual Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Service4WD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-63 Manual Transmission
Service Engine Soon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60 Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-57 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
Loading, Truck-Camper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
Loading Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4 1 Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Lockout Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43
Locks Convex Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Illuminated VisorVanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47
Ignition Transmission Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45 Inside Daymight Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-43
Key Lock Cylinder Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43 Power Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-44
PowerDoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 VisorVanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 13 Model Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Lubricants and Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48 Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-35
Lubrication Service Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-43
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Lumbar Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Neutral
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Maintenance Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 1 New Vehicle “Break-In” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 1 Nightvision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Long Trip/Highway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6. 7-29 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-69
Owner Checks and Services ..................... 7-42
Periodic Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52
Scheduled Maintenance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Short TripKity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.7.7 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Maintenance. Underbody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-59 Oil. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11
Ordering Service and Owner Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Outside Mirror Remote Control Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
ManualAdjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44 Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28
Power Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Overheating Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 12 Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .18
Owner Checks and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42 Problems on the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Owner Publications. Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 12 Publications. Service and Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

P a i n t Spotting. Chemical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-59 Radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18

Park Radiator Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 17 Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Radios
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25 AM-FMStereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Parking Cassette Tape Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
AtNight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Cassette Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8. 3- I O
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Compact Disc Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Brake Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45 Compact Disc Player Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Remote Cassette Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
On Hills with a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Over Things That Burn ........................ 2-26 Rain. Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
With a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54 RAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Your Vehicle, Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 Rear
Parts, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-69 Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28,6-22
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 Seatpassengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
Passlock @ -. .* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Payload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43 Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43
Periodic Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46 Reclining Front Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46 Recovery Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Power Recovery Tank, Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 15. 6-27
AccessoryOutlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48 Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
DoorLocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-68
OptionFuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-62 ReplacementParts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-69

9-7
Replacement., Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 Right Front Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 19
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- I O Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .18
Restraints WhyTheyWork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42 Safety Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-51
Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48 Safety Defects. Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10...
Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33 Safety Warnings and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Replacing Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-49 Scheduled Matntenance Services .................... 7-4
Retained Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 13 Seatback
Reverse Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 18 Reclining Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 1 Seats and Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .1
Right Front Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 19 Second Gear
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Canadian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Rocking YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35 Security WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-63
Rotation. Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44 Service 4WD Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63
Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Service Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-61
Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55 Service Work. Doing Your Own . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Center Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -27 Sheet Metal Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21. 2-57
Driver Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I .12 Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48 IntoPark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
How to Wear Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .I2 OutofPark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25
Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-49 Side Access Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.27. 1-28 SignalingTurns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
Lap-Shoulder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 SIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Questions and Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I .1 I Skidding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Rear Seat Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28 Sliding Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Reminder Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7,2.53 SpareTire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Replacing After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-49 Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-68. 6-70
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
9-8
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58
Stains. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53 Inflation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44 Inflation Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
Starting Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 14 Inspection and Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44
Steam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43
Steering Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
In Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48
Steering Wheel. Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 Uniform Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47
Storage. Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34 Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49
Sunvisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47 When It’s Time for New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 19 TopStrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38
Symbols. Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v TorqueLock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Torque. Wheel Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29. 6.67
Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52 Towing. Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Towing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Lubrication Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43 Trailer
Taillamp Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51
Tape Player Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25. 7-37 Driving on Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54
Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Driving with a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
THEFTLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50
Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28 Maintenance When Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55
Third. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- I9 Parking on Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54
Third Gear. Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
Tilt Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Safety Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51
Time. Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Tongueweight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Total Weight on Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 Turnsignals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53
BuylngNew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46 Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48
ChangingaFlat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

9-9
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.29. 6.23 w a r n i n g Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29 Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53
Transmission Fluid Washer Fluid . Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 17. 6.68 WashingYourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 Weatherstrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56
Transmitters. Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Wheel Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49
Transportation. Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Wheel Nut Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29. 6-69
Trip. Before Leaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
TTYUsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Express-Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34 Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53 Sliding Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Two-Tiered Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43 Swing-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Windshield Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29
Underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-59 FluidLevel Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
Used Replacement Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
Bladecheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Vehicle Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40. 6-69
Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-62
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
Damage Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Wiring. Headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-62
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-71 WreckerT~)wincS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 1
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34
Ventilation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Visors.Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57

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