Chevrolet 2001 manual

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Courtesy Transportation Every 2001 Blazer under warranty is backed with the following services: 1-800-CHEV-USA ( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800 ) that provides in an emergency: Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing ® 1-800-CHEV-USA ( For vehicl[...]

2001 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. Part Number C2111 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 2000 All Rights Reserved i[...]

Table of Contents Windows Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Endgate/Liftgate Automatic Transmission (If Equipped) Manual Transmission (If Equipped) Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Parking Brake Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Exterior and Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartme[...]

Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Your Driving and the Road Table of Contents (cont'd) Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Off-Road Driving Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Heating and Air Condi[...]

iv Table of Contents (cont'd) Maintenance Schedule Service and Appearance Care Section 7 Section 6 Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Nor[...]

Table of Contents (cont'd) Customer Assistance Information In the Index you will find an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read. Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Informat[...]

vi GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET , the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name BLAZER are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. W e reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the na[...]

vii 2 - Door Utility 4 - Door Utility About Driving Y our V ehicle As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read the “on - pavement” and “o f f - road” driving guidelines in this manual. (See “ Y our Driving, the Road and Y our V ehicle” and ?[...]

viii Y ou will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,” “Don’t do this” or “Don’ t let this happen.” V ehicle Damage W arnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about[...]

ix For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJUR Y PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BA TTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A VOID SP ARKS OR FLAMES SP ARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BA TTERY These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: CHILD RESTRAINT TOP STRAP ANCHOR DOOR LOCK [...]

For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Service Station Guide Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded only. See Section 6 for octane ratings. Cooling System See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 [...]

1- 1-1 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly . Y ou can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1 - 2 Seats and Seat Controls 1 - 10 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone 1 - 14 Here Are Questions Many Peopl[...]

1-2 Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, and fold them up and down. Manual Front Seat CAUTION: Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you don’t w[...]

1-3 Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, there will be a knob on the outboard side of the driver ’ s and passenger ’ s bucket seats. T urn the knob counterclockwise to increase lumbar support and clockwise to decrease lumbar support. Power Seats (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, there will be a con[...]

1-4 Moving the whole control up or down raises or lowers the whole seat. V ertical Contr ol: Move the reclining front seatback forward or rearward by moving the control toward the front or rear of the vehicle. Power Lumbar Control (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, it is located on the outboard side of the seat(s). Press and hold the f[...]

1-5 When your vehicle is in P ARK (P) for an automatic transmission or the parking brake is engaged for a manual transmission, push and release the numbered memory button you just stored. The seat will move to the set position. Y ou will hear one chime. Pressing the UNLOCK button of a keyless entry transmitter will adjust the seat to the correspond[...]

1-6 Reclining Front Seatbacks T o adjust a manual seatback, lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position. If your vehicle is equipped with the vertical power seat control described earlier , it allows the seatback to reclin[...]

1-7 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re r eclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body . Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving n[...]

1-8 Seatback Latches The front seatbacks fold forward to let people get into the back seat or to access the storage area behind the seat. T o fold a front seatback forward, move the lever located on the side of the seat rearward and pull the seatback forward. T o return the seatback to the upright position, push the seatback all the way back until [...]

1-9 Rear Seats Y our vehicle has a folding rear seat which lets you fold the seatbacks down for more cargo space. The rear seat release handles are located on the rear of the seatbacks. Push back on the seatbacks as you pull up on the handles. The head restraint will automatically fold out of the way when the seatback is folded down. T o raise the [...]

1-10 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly . It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the air bag system. CAUTION: Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly . If you are in a crash and you’re not wearing a [...]

1-1 1 In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’ s why: They work. Y ou never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in be[...]

1-12 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop.[...]

1-13 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel ...[...]

1-14 or the safety belts! W ith safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. Y ou get more time to stop. Y ou stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’ s why safety belts make such good sense. Here Ar e Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers Q: W on’t I be trapped in the vehicle after [...]

1-15 Q: If I’m a good driver , and I never drive far fr om home, why should I wear safety belts? A: Y ou may be an excellent driver , but if you’re in an accident -- even one that isn’t your fault -- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accide[...]

1-16 Driver Position This part describes the driver ’ s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap - shoulder belt. Here’ s how to wear it properly . 1. Close and lock the door . 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. T o see how , see “Seats” in the Index. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don?[...]

1-17 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. T o m[...]

1-18 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way . CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury . The shoulder belt should fit against your body .[...]

1-19 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt in[...]

1-20 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury . Also, the belt would apply t[...]

1-21 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body . CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact for ces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly , or ask your dealer to fix it.[...]

1-22 T o unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way . Before you close the door , be sure the belt is out of the way . If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupa[...]

1-23 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother . When a safety belt is worn properly , it’ s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly . Right Front Passenger Position T o learn how to wear the right front passenger ?[...]

1-24 CAUTION: Air bags inflate with great for ce, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with air bags. The driver should sit as far[...]

1-25 How the Air Bag System W orks Where ar e the air bags? The driver ’ s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger ’ s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger ’ s side.[...]

1-26 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear . Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air ba[...]

1-27 What makes an air bag inflate? In an impact of sufficient severity , the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator , which inflates the air bag. The inflator , air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the[...]

1-28 Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system won’t be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to repla[...]

1-29 Adding Equipment to Y our Air Bag-Equipped V ehicle Q: If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the front of my vehicle, will it keep the air bags from working pr operly? A: As long as the push bumper or bicycle rack is attached to your vehicle so that the vehicle’ s basic structure isn’t changed, it’ s not likely to keep the air bags[...]

1-30 When you sit in the center front seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor . T o make the belt longer , tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. T o make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap - shoulder belt. [...]

1-31 Rear Seat Passengers It’ s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehic[...]

1-32 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way , it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release [...]

1-33 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt shoul[...]

1-34 T o unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults (4 - Door Models) Four - door models have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. This feature will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a sho[...]

1-35 1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip. 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.[...]

1-36 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder . T o remove and store the comfort gui[...]

1-37 Center Rear Passenger Position (4 - Door Models) Lap Belt When you sit in the center rear seating position, you have a lap safety belt which has a retractor . 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it i[...]

1-38 4. Position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap - shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. Children Everyone in a vehicle needs [...]

1-39 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 - lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240[...]

1-40 CAUTION: Children who ar e up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap - shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young childr en and infants. Neither the vehicle’ s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them[...]

1-41 CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant’ s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body . In a crash, an infant in a rear - facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed acr oss the stron[...]

1-42 Restraint Systems for Children An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. Make sure that the infant’ s head rests toward the center of the vehicle. A rear - facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating[...]

1-43 A forward - facing child seat (C - E) provides restraint for the child’ s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T - shaped or shelf - like shields. A booster seat (F - G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’ s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner , and s[...]

1-44 Q: How do child restraints work? A: A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built - in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add - on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’ s owner . For many years[...]

1-45 Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. General Motors, therefore, recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat outside position including an infant riding in a rear - facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward - facing child s[...]

1-46 T op Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether .” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. If the child restraint does not have a top strap, one can be obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints. Ask the child restraint manufa[...]

1-47 If your vehicle is equipped with the rear convenience system, there will be plugs covering the anchor brackets. T o remove the plugs, grasp the edges of the plugs and pull them out. See “Rear Convenience System” in the Index for more information. Don’t use the rear set of tie - down brackets near the liftgate/endgate or the center tie - [...]

1-48 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position Y ou’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. Put the restraint on[...]

1-49 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 5. T o tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward - facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tig[...]

1-50 Center Seat Positions (4-Door Models) Don’t use child restraints in these positions. The restraints won’t work properly . Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Y our vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear - facing child restraint in this seat. Here’ s why: CAUTION: A child in a rear - facing c[...]

1-51 Although a rear seat is a safer place, you can secure a forward - facing child restraint in the right front seat. Y ou’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 whe[...]

1-52 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. T o tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint Y ou may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in[...]

1-53 Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’ s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap - shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: If possible, an older c[...]

1-54 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two childr en are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spr ead the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. Q: What if a child is wearing a lap - shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder[...]

1-55 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap - shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way , in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’ s force would then be applied right on the child’ s abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. Wh[...]

1-56 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’ s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender . It’ s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear , so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just for [...]

2- 2-1 Section 2 Featur es and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem. 2 - 2 W indows 2 - 5 Key[...]

2-2 Windows CAUTION: Leaving childr en in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be over come by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat str oke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather .[...]

2-3 Manual Windows T urn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your manual side door windows. Power W indows (If Equipped) If you have power windows, the controls are located on the armrests on each of the side doors. The switches operate the windows when the ignition is RUN, ACCESSOR Y or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. (See[...]

2-4 Express - Down Window The driver ’ s window has an express - down feature that allows you to lower it without holding the window switch. Press the driver ’ s window switch down briefly to activate the express - down feature. Lightly tap the switch to open the window slightly . The express - down feature can be interrupted at any time by pre[...]

2-5 Keys CAUTION: Leaving childr en in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many r easons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.[...]

2-6 This vehicle has one double - sided key for the ignition, endgate/liftgate, spare tire lock (two - door vehicles) and door locks. It will fit with either side up. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides the owner with a pair of identical keys and a key code number . The key code number tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how[...]

2-7 Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially childr en -- can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle won’t open it. Y ou increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the[...]

2-8 Power Door Locks (If Equipped) If your vehicle has power door locks, the switches are located on the driver ’ s and passenger’ s front armrests. Remove the ignition key and press LOCK to lock all the doors at once. T o unlock the doors, press the raised area to the right of the key symbol. On four - door models use the manual door lock/unlo[...]

2-9 Y our vehicle left the factory programmed to have no doors lock and none of the doors unlock. Y ou can set the automatic lock feature to lock all the doors when the vehicle speed is greater than 15 mph (24 km/h) for two seconds, and then unlock all the doors once the key is removed from the ignition. The following instructions detail how to pro[...]

2-10 Rear Door Security Lock (If Equipped) W ith this feature, you can lock the rear doors so they can’t be opened from the inside by passengers. T o use the security locks: 1. Open one of the rear doors. 2. Y ou will find a security lock lever on the inside edge of the rear door . Move the lever up to engage the security lock. Move the lever dow[...]

2-1 1 Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock your doors and rear endgate from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 f[...]

2-12 Operation UNLOCK: When you press UNLOCK, the driver ’ s door will unlock automatically , the parking lamps will flash and the interior lamps will go on. If you press UNLOCK again within three seconds, the remaining doors will unlock, the parking lamps will flash and the interior lamps will go on. LOCK: Press LOCK to lock all the doors. Press[...]

2-13 NOTICE: When replacing the battery , use care not to touch any of the cir c uitry . Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter . T o replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter do the following: 1. Insert a dime in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing near the key ring hole. Remove[...]

2-14 Endgate/Liftgate CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the r ear window , endgate or liftgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. Y ou can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the rear window , endgate or liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable [...]

2-15 When the doors are unlocked, press the button to open the glass. Reach inside the endgate to lift the handle and open the endgate. The endgate can be opened without a key if the driver ’ s door is unlocked. The endgate glass will not release if the vehicle is in gear . T o lock a power lock system from the outside, insert the key into the lo[...]

2-16 The liftglass can be opened using the pushbutton on the liftgate after the driver ’ s door has been opened using either the power lock system or the keyless entry system. T o open the entire liftgate, lift the handle located in the center of the door . T o lock a power lock system from the outside, insert the key into the lock button and tur[...]

2-17 Emergency Release for Opening Endgate/Liftgate 1. Peel back or slit the carpet locally to expose the access hole in the trim panel. 2. Use a thin screwdriver to reach through the access holes in both the trim panel and the hardware cover . 3. Pry the release lever toward the passenger ’ s side until the glass latch pops open. 4. Reattach the[...]

2-18 Theft V ehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft - deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However , there are ways you can help. Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’ s an easy target for joy riders or[...]

2-19 Content Theft - Deterrent (If Equipped) Y our vehicle may be equipped with a content theft - deterrent alarm system. W ith this system, the SECURITY light will flash as you open the door (if your ignition is off). This light reminds you to activate the theft - deterrent system. Here’ s how to do it: 1. Lock the door with the power door lock [...]

2-20 T esting the Alarm The alarm can be tested by following these steps: 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver ’ s window and open the driver ’ s door . 2. Activate the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch (while the door is open), or with the keyless entry transmitter (with the door open or closed). 3. Get out of[...]

2-21 New V ehicle “Break - In” NOTICE: Y our vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “bre ak - in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t m[...]

2-22 NOTICE: Don’t operate accessories in the ACCESSOR Y position for long periods of time. Prolonged operation of accessories in the ACCESSOR Y position could drain your battery and prevent you from starting your vehicle. LOCK (B): This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It’ s a theft - deterrent feature. Y ou will [...]

2-23 Key Release Button The key cannot be removed from the ignition of manual transmission vehicles unless the key release button is used. T o remove the key on manual transmission vehicles, turn the key to OFF . Then turn the key to LOCK while pressing the key release button down at the same time. Pull the key straight out. On automatic transmissi[...]

2-24 Manual T ransmission The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Y our vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down -- that’ s a safety feature. 1. W ith your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to ST AR T . When the eng[...]

2-25 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) In very cold weather , 0 F ( - 18 C) or colder , the engine coolant heater can help. Y ou’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm - up. Usually , the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. T o Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. T [...]

2-26 Automatic T ransmission Operation Y our automatic transmission may have a shift lever located on the console between the seats or on the steering column. There are several different positions for your shift lever . If your vehicle is equipped with a column shift lever , it features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument p[...]

2-27 Ensure the shift lever is fully in P ARK (P) before starting the engine. Y our vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. Y ou have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from P ARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of P ARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shif[...]

2-28 DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. Y ou’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power . DRIVE (D) should not b[...]

2-29 T ow/Haul Selector Switch (If Equipped) Console Mount Shift Mount Y our vehicle may be equipped with a tow/haul selector switch. This switch will be located on the floor console or on the side of the shift lever on some models. If your vehicle is equipped with the tow/haul selector switch, you can use this feature to more efficiently tow or ha[...]

2-30 SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. THIRD, FOUR TH AND FIFTH (3, 4 and 5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOUR TH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you pres[...]

2-31 When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather , road and traffic conditions let you. For the best fuel economy , accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on. While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator . Ignore the SHIFT light when [...]

2-32 Electronic T ransfer Case (If Equipped) If your four - wheel - drive vehicle has the electronic transfer case, the transfer case switches are to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. Use these switches to shift into and out of four - wheel drive. Y ou can choose among three driving settings: 2HI: This setting is for driving [...]

2-33 with an automatic transmission or the clutch pedal engaged in vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The preferred method for shifting into 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Press and release the 4LO switch. Y ou must wait for the 4LO indicator light to stop flashing and remain illuminated before shifting [...]

2-34 Automatic T ransfer Case (If Equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with the automatic transfer case, the transfer case switches are located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. Use these switches to shift into and out of four - wheel drive. Y ou can choose among four driving settings: 2HI: This setting is used for drivin[...]

2-35 4HI: Use 4HI when you need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off - road situations. This setting also engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle. 4LO: This setting also engages your front axle and delivers extra torque. Y ou may never need 4LO. It sends maximum power to all four wheels. Y ou might choose 4LO if y[...]

2-36 Shifting to 2HI Press and release the 2HI switch. This can be done at any speed. Shifting to 4LO T o shift to 4LO, the vehicle’ s engine must be running and the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N) or with the clutch pedal pressed for vehicles with manual transmission. The preferre[...]

2-37 Shifting to NEUTRAL T o shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL, first make sure the vehicle is parked so that it will not roll: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Start the vehicle. 3. Connect the vehicle to the towing vehicle. 4. Put the transmission in NEUTRAL (N) or have the clutch pedal pressed for vehicles with manual transmission. 5. Shift the tra[...]

2-38 Parking Brake T o set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. T o release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the BRAKE RELEASE lever fully . It is located on the b[...]

2-39 Shifting Into P ARK (P) (Automatic T ransmission Only) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Y our vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y ou or others could be injured. T o be sure your vehicle won[...]

2-40 Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. T urn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the key , your vehicle is in P ARK (P). Console Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into P ARK (P) position like this:[...]

2-41 3. T urn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the key , your vehicle is in P ARK (P). For models with the tow/haul switch mounted on the shift lever , use the following procedure to shift your vehicle into P ARK (P): 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the pa[...]

2-42 Leaving Y our V ehicle W ith the Engine Running (Automatic T ransmission Only) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Y our vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. If you have four - wheel drive, your vehicle will be free to roll -- even if[...]

2-43 Shifting Out of P ARK (P) (Automatic T ransmission Only) Y our vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. Y ou have to fully apply the regular brakes before you can shift from P ARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See “Automatic T ransmission Operation” in the Index. If you cannot shift out of P ARK (P), ease pressur[...]

2-44 Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousne[...]

2-45 Running Y our Engine While Y ou’re Parked (Automatic T ransmission) It’ s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know . CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust.” Als[...]

2-46 Locking Rear Axle If your vehicle has this feature, your locking rear axle can give you additional traction on snow , mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, this feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle. Horn T o sound t[...]

2-47 T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: T urn and Lane Change Signals Headlamp High/Low - Beam Changer Flash - to - Pass W indshield W ipers W indshield W asher Cruise Control (If Equipped) T urn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downwar[...]

2-48 As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows flash more quickly than normal, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in th[...]

2-49 Windshield W ipers Y ou control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST . Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band on MIST longer . Y ou can set the wiper speed for a long or short[...]

2-50 Rear Window W asher/Wiper This switch is located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel. T o turn the rear wiper on, slide the switch to either LO or HI. For delayed wiping, slide the switch to LO. For steady wiping, slide the switch to HI. T o turn the wiper off, slide the switch to OFF . T o wash the window , press the wa[...]

2-51 CAUTION: Cruise contr ol can be danger ous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise contr ol can be danger ous on slippery roads. On such r oads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t use crui[...]

2-52 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Contr ol There are two ways to go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the button at the end of the lever , then release the button and the accelerator pedal. Y ou’ll now cruise at the higher speed. Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A. Hold it there until you get[...]

2-53 Exterior Lamps The parking lamp and headlamp knob is on the driver ’ s side of the instrument panel. T urn the knob clockwise to the parking lamps symbol to manually turn on the following: Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps T aillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights T urn the knob clockwise to the master lamps symbol to turn on all t[...]

2-54 T o idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp system off, set the parking brake while the ignition is off. Then start your vehicle. The automatic headlamp system will stay off until you release the parking brake. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. Y ou may be able to turn off your automati[...]

2-55 The DRL system on some vehicles may turn off temporarily while the turn signals are activated. T o idle an automatic transmission vehicle with the DRL off, put the transmission in P ARK (P). T o idle a manual transmission vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake. The DRL will stay off until you shift out of P ARK (P) or release the park[...]

2-56 Interior Lamps Brightness Control T urn the thumbwheel next to the headlamp knob up to make your instrument panel lights brighter . T urn the thumbwheel all the way up to turn on the interior lamps. Illuminated Entry Y our vehicle is equipped with an illuminated entry feature. When a door is opened, the dome lamps will come on if the DOME OVER[...]

2-57 Front Map Lamps (If Equipped) If your vehicle has front map lamps, they are located on the inside rearview mirror . They will automatically come on for approximately 40 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the keyless entry transmitter (if equipped) or until the ignition key is turned to RUN or ACCESSOR Y . The lamps will also stay on for [...]

2-58 Mirrors Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror Pull the tab under the mirror toward you to reduce glare from headlamps behind you after dark. Push the tab away from you for normal daytime operation. Electrochr omic Day/Night Inside Rearview Mirror (If Equipped) This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. A photocell [...]

2-59 At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare (this change may take a few seconds). The mirror will return to its clear daytime state when the glare is reduced. The mirror will also return to its clear daytime state when the vehicle is put into REVERSE (R). Press the AUTO button at the base of the mirro[...]

2-60 Outside Manual Adjust Mirror Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle. Y ou can fold them before entering a car wash. Pull the mirrors in toward the vehicle. Push the mirrors back out when finished. Power Remote Contr ol Mirrors (If Equipped) These controls are located on the driver ’ s door armrest. Move the [...]

2-61 Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped) When you operate the rear window defogger , a defogger also warms the heated outside rearview mirrors to help clear them of ice, snow and condensation. See “Rear W indow Defogger” in the Index for more information. Power Folding Mirrors (If Equipped) Y our vehicle may be equipped with power fol[...]

2-62 Overhead Console (If Equipped) The overhead console includes reading lamps, a compartment for a garage door opener , a temperature and compass display and a storage compartment for sunglasses. Some models have a driver information system in the console. See “Driver Information System” later in this section. Reading Lamps Press the button n[...]

2-63 Installing a Garage Door Opener If you have a garage door opener , the front overhead compartment can be used to conveniently store the opener . If you have the optional HomeLink T ransmitter , please see “HomeLink T ransmitter” in the Index for instructions on how to use the system. T o install the garage door opener, first open the compa[...]

2-64 Now , with the compartment door closed, press the button again to make sure the garage door opener operates properly . W ith the garage door opener positioned properly and the right number of pegs in place, you should only have to press the button slightly to operate the opener . Adjust the position of the garage door opener and add or remove [...]

2-65 T urn the display on or off by pressing the ON/OFF button. Display the temperature in either degrees Fahrenheit (English) or Celsius (metric) by pressing the US/MET button. Before you turn on the ignition and move the vehicle, the temperature indicated will be the last outside temperature recorded with the ignition on. If the outside temperatu[...]

2-66 3. After five seconds, V AR CAL will appear on the display . When it does, release both buttons. 4. Press US/MET until your zone number appears on the display . 5. Press ON/OFF to enter your zone number . Y our variance is now set. Driver Information System (If Equipped) This system displays the outside air temperature, compass direction and t[...]

2-67 V ariance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas, the difference between the two can be great enough to cause false compass readings. If this happens, follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location: 1. Find your location on the zone map earlier in this section. Record your zone [...]

2-68 Sunglasses Storage Compartment The console has a sunglasses storage compartment. T o open the compartment press the release button. Then pull the compartment down. Door Storage Y ou will find a storage compartment on each of the front doors. Four - door models have storage pockets and cupholders on rear doors. Front Storage Ar ea (If Equipped)[...]

2-69 The console also contains the following components: Rear Seat Audio Controls Rear Seat Accessory Power Outlets Six - disc CD Changer Cellular Phone (if equipped) For more information on these components, please see the Index for that item. If your vehicle has the center armrest compartment, lift the cover to expose the storage area which inclu[...]

2-70 Cargo Cover (If Equipped) If your vehicle has a cargo cover , you can use it to cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle. Grasp the handle and unroll the cover . Latch the posts into the sockets on the inside trim panel on the passenger ’ s side of the vehicle to secure it. CAUTION: An improperly stor ed cargo cover could be thrown abou[...]

2-71 The convenience system, located in the rear of your vehicle, provides a place to store loose items in your vehicle. A. Collapsible Dividers B. Anchor Bracket/ Ca rg o T ie - Down Plugs C. Partitions D. Soda Pop/Gallon Jug Holder E. Partition Storage F . Car go T ie - Down Cutouts T o increase the space in the convenience system, do the followi[...]

2-72 There are two cutouts (E) for the rear cargo tie - downs located near the liftgate/endgate sill. In order to access the rear cargo tie - downs, the cutouts must be removed. Y ou will also find a soda pop/gallon jug holder (D) on the passenger side of the convenience system. Some vehicles do not have this feature, but instead include a smaller [...]

2-73 Use GM accessory racks that are compatible with your luggage carrier for transporting sports equipment. These are available through your GM dealer . Y ou can adjust the crossrails to handle loads of various sizes. Just loosen the slider knobs at each end of the crossrail and move them to where you want them. Make sure both sides of the crossra[...]

2-74 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Pull the front ashtray door down to open it. NOTICE: Don’t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtray . If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire, causing damage. T o remove the front ashtray , pull the bin upward. T o use the lighter, press it in all the way , and let[...]

2-75 Accessory Inflator (If Equipped) Y our vehicle may be equipped with an air inflator system. W ith it, you can inflate things like air mattresses and basketballs, and you can also use it to bring your tires up to the proper pressure. The air inflator is located in the rear compartment on the passenger ’ s side of the vehicle. T o remove the c[...]

2-76 Y our air inflator will automatically shut off after about 10 minutes. T o reset, press the ON switch again. Don’t run your air inflator for longer than 30 minutes at one time. If you do, you may damage the system. After 30 minutes, wait at least 10 minutes before restarting the air inflator . T o turn off the air inflator , press OFF and de[...]

2-77 OnStar System (If Equipped) OnStar is a vehicle communications system that offers a variety of services and provides a hands - free communication link between you and the OnStar Center . A service subscription agreement and fee are required in order to receive OnStar service. Services are available 24 hours a day , 7 days a week. For more info[...]

2-78 The light will be red in the event of an OnStar system malfunction. If this occurs press the OnStar button to attempt to contact an advisor . If the connection is made, the advisor will assist you with steps to take to make sure that the system is functioning properly . If you cannot contact the advisor , take your vehicle to your dealership a[...]

2-79 Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services) Route Support -- An advisor can provide directions or guidance to anywhere you want to go. In addition, they can help you locate gas stations, rest areas, A TMs, hospitals, hotels, stores, eateries and more. Concierge Services -- The concierge advisor can obtain tickets, reservations, or[...]

2-80 Sunr oof (If Equipped) Y our vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding sunroof. T o open or close your sunroof, the ignition needs to be in RUN or ACCESSOR Y or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) needs to be active. See “Retained Accessory Power” in the Index. Press and release the rear side of the button in the mini console to open the sun[...]

2-81 Full - Size Console This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) t his d e vic e may n ot cau se ha rmfu l int erfe ren ce, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS - 210 of[...]

2-82 3. Using both hands, press the hand - held transmitter button and the desired button on the HomeLink T ransmitter . Continue to press both buttons through Step 4. 4. Hold down both buttons until you see the red light on the HomeLink T ransmitter flash rapidly . The rapid flashing indicates that the HomeLink T ransmitter has been programmed. Re[...]

2-83 T raining a Garage Door Opener with a “Rolling Code” Feature (If Equipped) If you have not previously programmed the hand - held transmitter to the HomeLink T ransmitter , see “Programming the T ransmitter” listed previously . If you have completed this programming already , you now need to train the garage door opener motor head unit [...]

2-84 The Instrument Panel -- Y our Information System[...]

2-85 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air V ents B. T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Instrument Panel Cluster D. T ransfer Case Controls (If Equipped) E. Lamp Controls F . Fog Lamps (if equipped) G. Brake Release H. Audio Steering Controls (If Equipped) I. Rear Window W asher/W iper J. Rear Liftgate/Endgate Rele[...]

2-86 Instrument Panel Cluster Y our instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. Y ou’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you’ve used, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically . Standard Automatic T ransmission Cluster , Canada similar[...]

2-87 Optional Automatic T ransmission Cluster , Canada similar[...]

2-88 Speedometer and Odometer Y our speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Y our odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. Simply press the [...]

2-89 W arning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. W arning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages [...]

2-90 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’ s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing a[...]

2-91 Charging System Indicator Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the charging system. It could indicate tha[...]

2-92 Y ou can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Shift Light Y ou have the shift light on the instrument panel cluster if you [...]

2-93 This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’ s a problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully . Y ou may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or , the pedal may go closer to the f[...]

2-94 Engine Coolant T emperature Gage United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and[...]

2-95 NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly . This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty . NOTICE: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, int[...]

2-96 If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle . Find a safe place to park your vehicle. T urn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady , see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicl[...]

2-97 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know in order to help your vehicle pass an inspec[...]

2-98 NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil pr oblems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty . Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity , but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil l[...]

2-99 T ow/Haul Mode Light (If Equipped) This light should come on when the tow/haul mode has been selected. For more information, see “T ow/Haul Mode” in the Index. Check Gages Light The CHECK GAGES light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your coolant temperatu[...]

2-100 Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or[...]

3- 3-1 Section 3 Comfort Contr ols 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 your vehicle. 3 - 2 Comfort Controls 3 - 2 Standard Climate Control System 3 - 3 Electronic Climate Control System (If Equi[...]

3-2 Comfort Controls W ith this system, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Standard Climate Control System Fan Knob The knob on the left side of the heating system control panel controls the fan speed. T o increase airflow , move the knob clockwise. T o decrease airflow , move it counterclockwise. T emperature Kno[...]

3-3 A/C: This setting cools the air entering your vehicle and directs most of the air through the instrument panel vents and a small amount through the floor vents. BI - LEVEL A/C: This setting cools the air entering your vehicle and directs it through the heater floor outlets as well as the instrument panel outlets. VENT : This setting directs mos[...]

3-4 T emperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the desired air temperature in your vehicle. This knob will allow you to adjust the interior air temperature independently of the function knob setting. Move the knob clockwise toward 82 for warmer air . Move the knob counterclockwise toward 66 for cooler air . Full Hot: If [...]

3-5 W ith the automatic setting, the air conditioning compressor automatically cycles when needed to cool the air . In cold weather, when the system senses the need for heat, the airflow will be directed out of the floor outlets. As the interior temperature approaches a desired setting, the fan speed will decrease. T o maintain interior comfort, th[...]

3-6 HEA TER: This setting directs most of the warmed air through the heater floor outlets and some air through the windshield defroster outlets. BLEND: This setting divides airflow equally between the heater floor outlet and the windshield defroster outlets. The air conditioning compressor may run to dehumidify the air to prevent window fogging. DE[...]

3-7 Air Conditioning On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best. For quick cool - down on very hot days, use MAX A/C with the temperature knob turned to the left. This setting should be us[...]

3-8 Rear W indow Defogger (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this option, the rear window will have lines that warm the glass. For best results, clear the window of as much snow or ice as possible before using the rear window defogger . T o turn on the rear window defogger , find the button marked REAR with the defog symbol on the lower right corner[...]

3-9 V entilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed, use P ANEL or VENT to direct outside air through your vehicle. Airflow is through the instrument panel outlets. Y our vehicle’ s ventilation system supplies outside air to the inside of your vehicle when it is moving. When the vehicle is not moving, yo[...]

3-10 Audio Systems Y our audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. Y ou will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your audio 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 [...]

3-1 1 AM-FM Stereo Playing the Radio VOLUME: This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume. T o increase volume and turn the radio on, turn the knob clockwise. T urn it counterclockwise to decrease volume and turn the radio off. RECALL: Display the time with the ignition of f by pressing the recall knob. When the radio is playing, p[...]

3-12 PUSHBUTT ONS: The four numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. Y ou can set up to 14 stations (seven AM and seven FM). Just: 1. T urn the radio on. 2. Press AM - FM to select the band. 3. T une in the desired station. 4. Press SET . (SET will appear on the display .) 5. Press one of the four pushbuttons within five secon[...]

3-13 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette T ape Player (If Equipped) Playing the Radio VOLUME: This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume. T o increase volume and turn the radio on, turn the knob clockwise. T urn it counterclockwise to decrease volume and turn the radio off. RECALL: Display the time with the ignition of f by pressing this [...]

3-14 In addition to the four stations already set, up to three more stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time. Just: 1. T une in the desired station. 2. Press SET . (SET will appear on the display .) 3. Press two adjoining buttons at the same time, within five seconds. Whenever you press the same two but[...]

3-15 EJECT : Press this button to remove the tape or stop the tape and play the radio. CLN: If this message appears on the display , the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player . See “Care of Y our Cassette T ape Player” in the Inde[...]

3-16 SCV : Y our system has a feature called Speed - Compensated V olume (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. T urn the control ring behind the upper knob clockwise to adjust the SCV . Then, as you drive, SCV automatically increases the volume[...]

3-17 P .SCAN: The preset scan button lets you scan through your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons. Select either the AM, FM1 or FM2 mode and then press P . SCAN. It will scan through each station stored on your pushbuttons and stop for a few seconds before continuing to scan through all of the pushbuttons. Press P . SCAN again or one of [...]

3-18 Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position. T urn the control clockwise to adjust sound to the right speakers and counterclockwise to adjust sound to the left speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. F ADE: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored [...]

3-19 REV (4): Press this button to rapidly reverse the tape to the beginning of the cassette or until you press REV again. The radio will play the last selected station while reversing the tape. The tape direction arrow will blink during the reverse operation. (5): Press this button to reduce cassette tape noise. The double - D symbol will appear o[...]

3-20 CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player . T o activate the bypass feature, use the following steps: 1. T urn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSOR Y . 2. T urn the radio off. 3. Press and hold the T APE AUX button for five seconds. T[...]

3-21 MUTE: Press this button to silence the system. Press it again to turn on the sound. REAR DSPL (V ehicles with Rear Seat Audio): If your vehicle has rear seat audio, then it will have a button labeled REAR DSPL instead of the MUTE button. When the main radio is turned on, press this button to turn the rear seat audio display on the main radio. [...]

3-22 PUSHBUTT ONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. Y ou can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Just: 1. T urn the radio on. 2. Press AM - FM to select the band. 3. T une in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the six pushbuttons. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the but[...]

3-23 Playing a Cassette T ape Y our tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. T apes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player . T o load a cassette tape with the ignition off, press EJECT or RECALL. Then, insert the cassette tape. If the ignition is on but the radio is [...]

3-24 AM FM: Press this button to switch from a tape to the radio. CD T APE: Press this button if you have a tape loaded in the cassette tape player and the radio is turned on, to play a tape. Press AM - FM to return to the radio when a tape is playing. Press CD T APE to switch between the tape player , remote CD and console - mounted CD changer if [...]

3-25 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic T one Control (If Equipped) Playing the Radio PWR - V OL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. T o increase volume, turn this knob clockwise. T urn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. The knob is capable of turning continuously . RECALL: Display the time with the ignition of f b[...]

3-26 SCAN: Press and hold SEEK for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display . SCAN allows you to listen to stations for a few seconds. The receiver will continue to scan and momentarily stop at each station until you press the button again. The sound will mute while scanning. PUSHBUTT ONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your fa[...]

3-27 AUTO T ONE: Press this button to select among the six preset equalization settings and tailor the sound to the music or voice being heard. Each time you press the button, the selection will switch to one of the preset settings of CLASSIC, NEWS, ROCK, POP , C/W (Country/W estern) or JAZZ. T o return to the manual mode, press and release this bu[...]

3-28 RDM (2): Press this button to play the tracks on the disc in random order . While in the RDM mode, RANDOM appears on the display . Press RDM again to return to normal play . NEXT (3): Press NEXT or the SEEK right arrow to search for the next selection. If you hold this button or press it more than once, the disc will advance further . The next[...]

3-29 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player (Bose ) (If Equipped) Included with the AM - FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player are six Bose high performance speakers and a six channel Bose amplifier . Please see your dealer for details. Playing the Radio PWR - V OL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. T o increase volume, turn this knob cloc[...]

3-30 Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. T urn it to choose radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored position when you’re not using it. SEEK: Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left a[...]

3-31 Setting the T one BASS: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position. T urn the knob clockwise to increase bass and counterclockwise to decrease bass. TREB: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position. T urn the knob clockwise to increase treble and counterclockwise to decrease treble. If a station is[...]

3-32 RDM (2): Press this button to play the tracks on the disc in random order . While in the RDM mode, RANDOM appears on the display . Press RDM again to return to normal play . NEXT (3): Press NEXT or the SEEK right arrow to search for the next selection. If you hold this button or press it more than once, the disc will advance further . The next[...]

3-33 Remote Cassette T ape Player (If Equipped) If you have an AM - FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc Automatic T one Control System that includes a remote cassette player , the cassette player is located in the front of the center console. Y our tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. T apes longe[...]

3-34 (5): Press this pushbutton to turn Dolby NR on and off. Dolby NR is active when a tape is inserted in the remote cassette. The double - D symbol will appear on the display . Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double - D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories L[...]

3-35 For example, rear seat passengers may listen to a cassette tape through headphones while the driver listens to the radio through the front speakers. The rear seat passengers have control of the volume for each set of headphones. Be aware that the front seat audio controls always have priority over the RSA controls. The front seat passengers sw[...]

3-36 While listening to a CD, press the right arrow to hear the next selection on the CD. Press the left arrow to go back to the start of the current selection (if more than eight seconds have played). The SEEK button is inactive if the CD mode on the front radio (if equipped) or the CD changer is in use. SCAN: Press and hold SEEK until the radio g[...]

3-37 The following function is controlled by the knob on the main radio: PWR - V OL: Push this knob twice to turn RSA off. The following functions are controlled by the RSA system buttons: PWR: Press this button to turn RSA on or off. VOL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. T urn the knob clockwise to increase volume and counterclockwise to dec[...]

3-38 SCAN: Press and hold SEEK until the radio goes into SCAN mode. SCAN allows you to listen to stations for a few seconds. The receiver will continue to scan and momentarily stop at each station until you press SEEK again. The SCAN function is inactive if the AM - FM mode on the front radio is in use. P .SET PROG: The front passengers must be lis[...]

3-39 Y ou must first load the magazine with discs before you can play a compact disc. Load the CDs from bottom to top, placing the discs in the magazine label side up. If you load a disc label side down, the disc will not play and an error will occur . Repeat this procedure for loading up to six discs in the magazine. Once you have loaded the discs[...]

3-40 PREV (1): Press this button or the SEEK left arrow to go to the previous track if the current selection has been playing for less than eight seconds. If the PREV button is pressed and the current selection has been playing for more than eight seconds, it will go to the beginning of the current selection. If you hold or press this button more t[...]

3-41 NEXT (3): Press this button or the SEEK right arrow to go to the next track. If you hold the button or press it more than once, the player will continue moving forward through the disc. The sound will mute while seeking. REV (4): Press and hold this button to reverse quickly through a track selection. Release it to resume playing. (5): Press t[...]

3-42 Theft-Deterrent Featur e (If Equipped) THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed. The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and the radio is not protected by the feature. If THE[...]

3-43 Unlocking the Theft - Deterr ent Featur e After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. T urn the ignition on. LOC will appear on the display . 2. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display . 3. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code. 4. Press HR to make the firs[...]

3-44 Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. PROG: Press this button to play a station you have programmed on the radio preset buttons on the selected band. If a cassette tape is playing, press this button to play the other side o[...]

3-45 Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however , can cause stations to interfere with each other . AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. T ry reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it. FM Stereo FM stereo will give [...]

3-46 Care of Y our Cassette T ape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality , ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape play[...]

3-47 If your vehicle is equipped with the AM - FM Stereo with Cassette T ape Player: 1. T urn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSOR Y . 2. T urn the radio on. 3. Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette. 4. W ithin five seconds, press and hold the REV and FWD buttons at the same time for three seconds. The tape symbol on the display will flash, show[...]

3-48 Care of Y our Compact Discs Handle discs carefully . Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge. Be sure never to touch the signal surfac[...]

4- 4-1 Section 4 Y our Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. W e’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. 4 - 2 Y our Driving, the Road and Y our V ehicle 4 - 3 Defensive Driving 4 - 4 Drunken Driving 4 - 7 Control of a V ehicle 4 - 7 Braking 4 -[...]

4-2 Y our Driving, the Road and Y our V ehicle Whenever we drive, we’re taking on an important responsibility . This is true for any motor vehicle -- passenger car , van, truck or sport utility . Driver behavior , the driving environment, and the vehicle’ s design all affect how well a vehicle performs. But statistics show that the most importa[...]

4-3 Driving Environment Y ou can also help avoid a rollover or other type of crash by being prepared for driving in inclement weather , at night, or during other times where visibility or traction may be limited (such as on curves, slippery roads or hilly terrain). Unfamiliar surroundings can also have hidden hazards. T o help you learn more about [...]

4-4 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 difficult and can even cause a collision, with resulting injury . Ask a passenger to[...]

4-5 According to the American Medical Association, a 180 - lb. (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 - ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 - ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1 - 1/2 ounces (45 ml) of a liquor like[...]

4-6 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 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent. Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply[...]

4-7 Control of a V ehicle Y ou have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator . All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’ s easy to ask more of those control systems than t[...]

4-8 A void needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Y our brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Y our brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow re[...]

4-9 Here’ s how anti - lock works. Let’ s say the road is wet. Y ou’re driving safely . Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. Y ou slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here’ s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work th[...]

4-10 As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly . Remember: Anti - lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if t[...]

4-1 1 Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems -- steering and acceleration -- have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places. Y ou can lose control. What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the accelerator [...]

4-12 An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly , and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the ob[...]

4-13 Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two - lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two - lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occu[...]

4-14 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror , activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror is conv[...]

4-15 If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs. Of course, traction is reduced when water , snow , ice, gravel or other material is on the road. F[...]

4-16 Before Y ou Go Off-Roading There are some things to do before you go out. For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done. Check to make sure all underbody shields (if so equipped) are properly attached. Be sure you read all the information about your four - wheel - drive vehicle in this manual. Is there enough fue[...]

4-17 Environmental Concerns Off - road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However , it also raises environmental concerns. GM recognizes these concerns and urges every off - roader to follow these basic rules for protecting the environment: Always use established trails, roads and areas that have been specially set aside for p[...]

4-18 Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off - road driving. One of the best ways to control your vehicle is to control your speed. Here are some things to keep in mind. At higher speeds: you approach things faster and you have less time to scan the terrain for obstacles. you have less time to react. you have more vehicle bounce when [...]

4-19 When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands if you’re not prepared. When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles, your wheels can leave the ground. If this happens, even with one or two wheels, you can’t control [...]

4-20 On a very small hill, for example, there may be a smooth, constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top. On a large hill, the incline may get steeper as you near the top, but you may not see this because the crest of the hill is hidden by bushes, grass or shrubs. Here are some other thin[...]

4-21 Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill. Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills. Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you’re there. Use your headlamps even during the day . They make you more visible to oncoming traffic. CAUT[...]

4-22 As you are backing down the hill, put your left hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o’clock position. This way , you’ll be able to tell if your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down. It’ s best that you back down the hill with your wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction. T urning the wheel too far to the [...]

4-23 CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P ARK (P) (or , if you have the manual transmission, even if you’re in gear). This is because the NEUTRAL position on the transfer case overrides the transmission. Y ou or someone else could be injured. If you ar e going to leave your[...]

4-24 CAUTION: Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This could cause loss of control and a serious accident. Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control. Q: Are ther e some things I should not do when driving down a hill? A: Y es! These are importa[...]

4-25 Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later , an off - road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill. If this happens, you have to decide whether to try to drive across the incline. Here are some things to consider: 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, [...]

4-26 Q: What if I’m driving across an incline that’ s not too steep, but I hit some loose gravel and start to slide downhill. What should I do? A: If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways, turn downhill. This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping. However , a much better way to prevent this is to get ou[...]

4-27 Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice When you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels won’t get good traction. Y ou can’t accelerate as quickly , turning is more difficult, and you’ll need longer braking distances. It’ s best to use a low gear when you’re in mud -- the deeper the mud, the lower the gear . In really deep mud, the idea is[...]

4-28 If the water isn’t too deep, then drive through it slowly . At fast speeds, water splashes on your ignition system and your vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur if you get your tailpipe under water . And, as long as your tailpipe is under water , you’ll never be able to start your engine. When you go through water , remember that whe[...]

4-29 Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively . Don’t drink and drive. Except V ehicles with Electrochromic Day/Night Inside Rearview Mirror: [...]

4-30 Y ou can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. A void staring directly into the approaching[...]

4-31 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking. It’ s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with [...]

4-32 Hydroplaning doesn’ t happen often. But it can if 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 the road. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone poles or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the water ’ s surface, there could be hydroplaning. Hydr[...]

4-33 City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. Y ou’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unk[...]

4-34 Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. T oo - [...]

4-35 The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply . The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer , not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. Before Leaving on a Long T rip Make sure you’re ready . Try [...]

4-36 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever . There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery , along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of[...]

4-37 If you drive regularly in steep country , or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. See “Off - Road Driving” in the Index for information about driving off - road. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transm[...]

4-38 Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter . Y ou may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper , a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and reflective warn[...]

4-39 What’ s the worst time for this? “W et ice.” V ery cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. Y ou can get wet ice when it’ s about freezing (32 F; 0 C) and freezing rain begins to fall. T ry to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand cre[...]

4-40 If Y ou’re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow , you could be in a serious situation. Y ou should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow . Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: T urn on your hazard flas[...]

4-41 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. Y ou can’t see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And che[...]

4-42 T wo-Wheel Drive V ehicles and V ehicles with the Electronic Shift T ransfer Case Tw o - wheel - drive vehicles and vehicles with the Electronic Shift T ransfer Case should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground. These transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed. T o properly tow these vehicles, they sh[...]

4-43 4. W ith the engine running, shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL. See “Four - Wheel Drive” in the Index for the proper procedure to select the NEUTRAL position for your vehicle. CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P ARK (P), for an automatic transmission, or if your [...]

4-44 T o find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Y our dealer can help you with this. Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the GA WR for either the front or rear axle. If you do have a heavy load, [...]

4-45 CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. T ry to spread the weight evenly . Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. Don’t leave an unsecured child [...]

4-46 The compressor should operate for brief periods of time. If the sound continues for an extended period of time, your vehicle needs service. T o keep your battery from being drained, you may want to remove the LD LEV fuse in the engine compartment fuse block until you can get your vehicle serviced (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the In[...]

4-47 NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly r epairs not covered by your warranty . T o pull a trailer correctly , follow the advice in this part, and see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. Additional rear axle maintenance is requir ed for a vehicle used to tow [...]

4-48 If Y ou Do Decide T o Pull A T railer If you do, here are some important points: There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be driving. A good source for this information can be state or provincial police. Con[...]

4-49 T ow/Haul Mode (V6 Engine, Automatic T ransmission Equipped Models) (If Equipped) The tow/haul mode is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy trailer . The purpose of the tow/haul mode is to do the following: Reduce the frequency of shifts when pulling a heavy trailer , provide the same shift feel when pulling a heavy trailer as when the [...]

4-50 W eight of the T railer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. The following chart shows ho[...]

4-51 Y ou can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at the address listed in your W arranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet. In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163 - 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 W eight of the T railer T ongue Th[...]

4-52 T otal W eight on Y our V ehicle’s T ir es Be sure your vehicle’ s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. Y ou’ll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver ’ s door or see “T ire Loading” in the Index. Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the we[...]

4-53 If everything checks out this far , then make the brake fluid tap at the port on the master cylinder that sends fluid to the rear brakes. But don’t use copper tubing for this. If you do, it will bend and finally break off. Use steel brake tubing. Driving with a T railer CAUTION: If you have a rear - most window open and you pull a trailer wi[...]

4-54 Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector , lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working. This lets you check your electrical [...]

4-55 T urn Signals When T owing a T railer When you tow a trailer , your vehicle has to have extra wiring and a heavy - duty turn signal flasher (included in the optional trailering package). The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other[...]

4-56 Parking on Hills CAUTION: Y ou really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’ s how to do it: 1. Apply your regular brakes, but do[...]

4-57 When Y ou Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Maintenance When[...]

4-58 T railer Wiring Harness The light - duty trailer wiring is a six - wire harness assembly . The optional heavy - duty trailer wiring is an eight - wire harness assembly . The harnesses are stored under the vehicle, along the passenger - side frame crossmember on two - door vehicles or on the driver ’ s side corner frame rear crossmember on fo[...]

5- 5-1 Section 5 Pr oblems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5 - 2 Hazard W arning Flashers 5 - 3 Other W arning Devices 5 - 3 Jump Starting 5 - 8 T owing Y our V ehicle 5 - 8 Engine Overheating 5 - 10 Cooling System 5 - 17 Engine Fan Noise 5 - 17 If a T ire Goes Flat 5 - 18 Changing a Flat T [...]

5-2 Hazard W arning Flashers Y our hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Y our front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Press the button located on top of the steering column all the way down to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Y our hazard warning flash[...]

5-3 Other W arning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. But please use the following steps to do it safely . CAUTION: Batteries can hur[...]

5-4 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other . If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. Y ou wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. T o avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, se[...]

5-5 CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly . Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should [...]

5-6 8. Now connect the black negative ( - ) cable to the good battery’ s negative ( - ) terminal. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative ( - ) cable doesn’t go to the dead battery . It goes to a heavy , unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery . 9. Attach the ca[...]

5-7 12. Remove the cables in reverse order following the diagram and directions below to prevent electrical shorting. T ake care that they don’t touch each other or any other metal. Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy , Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery C. Dead Battery T o disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. [...]

5-8 T owing Y our V ehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your vehicle towed. See “Roadside Assistance” and “Recreational V ehicle T owing” in the Index. Engine Overheating Y ou will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’ s instrument panel. See “Gages” in the Index. If Steam Is Comi[...]

5-9 If No Steam Is Coming From Y our Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day . Stop after high - speed driving. Idle for long periods in traffic. T ow a trailer . See “Driving on Grades” in th[...]

5-10 Cooling System When you decide it’ s safe to lift the hood, here’ s what you’ll see: A. Coolant Recovery T ank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Engine Cooling Fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at least up to the ADD[...]

5-1 1 CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle. NOTICE: Engine da[...]

5-12 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery T ank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the ADD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX - COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for more information. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cool[...]

5-13 CAUTION: Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. 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[...]

5-14 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. Y ou can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. T urn 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 st[...]

5-15 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX - COOL coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture. 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to ADD mark. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off.[...]

5-16 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. W atch out for the engine cooling fan. 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower . If the level is lower , add more of the proper DEX - COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of[...]

5-17 Engine Fan Noise This vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the clutch is not engaged. This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise. Under heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing and/or high outside temperatures,[...]

5-18 Changing a Flat Tir e If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. T urn on your hazard warning flashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury . The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. Y ou and they could be badly injured. Find a level place to change your tir[...]

5-19 Removing the Spare T ire and T ools The jacking equipment you’ll need is stored along the driver ’ s side inner rear quarter panel. In some cases, you may have to remove the spare tire in order to reach the jack. Y our vehicle is also equipped with work gloves and a plastic ground mat to assist in the changing of a flat tire. 1. T o remove[...]

5-20 Some vehicles may be equipped with a hoist shaft hole cover on the passenger side of the rear bumper . Y ou must remove this to gain access to the hoist shaft hole. Insert your index finger into the indentation near the lamp and pull to remove the cover . 3. T urn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire. Keep turning the whee[...]

5-21 4. The locking wheel nut can be removed by snapping the rubber weather cover off the face of the lock case. 5. Insert the key and pull the lock case straight off. It is not necessary to turn the key . 6. Put the spare tire near the flat tire. The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) and wheel wrench (B). Y our vehicle may also have an [...]

5-22 Position the chisel end of your wheel wrench, or the hub cap removal tool (if equipped), in the notch of the hub cap and pry off the hub cap. Some of the molded plastic hub caps have imitation wheel nuts molded into them. The wheel wrench won’t fit these imitation nuts, so don’t try to remove them with the socket end of the wheel wrench. I[...]

5-23 Removing the Flat Tir e and Installing the Spare T ire 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. 2. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift head. 3. Fit the jack into the appropriate hole nearest the flat tire. A. Front Frame Hole B. Rear Frame Hole (2 - Door) or Spring Hanger Hole (4 - Door)[...]

5-24 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. T o help avoid perso[...]

5-25 6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt fr om the places where the wheel att[...]

5-26 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely . 10. Use the wrench to tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. CAUTION: Incorr ect wheel nuts or impr operly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sur e t[...]

5-27 Storing a Flat or Spare T ire and T ools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury . In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. NOTICE: An aluminum wheel with a flat tire should always be stored under the vehic[...]

5-28 5. Make sure the tire is stored securely . Push, pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If the tire moves, use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable. Follow this diagram for the inside - mounted spare. A. Spare or Flat T ire B. Retainer C. Nut D. Wheel Carrier E. Hook[...]

5-29 Follow this diagram for the rear - mounted spare. A. Wheel Carrier B. Spare or Flat T ire C. Wheel Nut and Locking Nut Cylinder Reinstall the locking wheel nut using the wheel wrench. Then push the lock case onto the lug nut until it stops. The key does not have to be inserted into the lock. Push the lock case to be sure it is secured. The spe[...]

5-30 Return the jack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks to the proper location in your vehicle’ s rear area. Secure the items and replace the jack cover . A. Retainer B. Rubber Band (Some Models) C. W ork Gloves D. Mat E. Jack Storage Cover F . Wheel Blocks G. Hub Cap Removal T ool (Some Models) H. Wheel W rench I. Jack J. Jacking Instructions Compac[...]

5-31 Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles. And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare tire and its wheel together . NOTICE: Tir e chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too. Don’t use tire chains on your com[...]

5-32 Rocking Y our V ehicle T o Get It Out 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)), spi[...]

5-33 CAUTION: The recovery hooks, when used, ar e under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured fr om the chain or cable snapping back. NOTICE: Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle. Y our vehicle could be damaged and it[...]

6- 6-1 Section 6 Service and Appearance Car e Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care. 6 - 2 Service 6 - [...]

6-2 Service Y our dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. W e hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. Y ou’ll get genuine GM parts and GM - trained and supported service people. W e hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Doing Y our Own Service W o[...]

6-3 CAUTION: Y ou can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper r eplacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. Be sur e to use the pr oper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. “Eng[...]

6-4 Be sure the posted octane is at least 87. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If it’ s bad enough, it can damage your engine. 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 you’[...]

6-5 T o provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your emission control system to function properly . Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the fuel. In addition, gasolines containing oxygenates, such[...]

6-6 Filling Y our T ank CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently , and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or r efueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. The fuel cap is behind a hinged door on driver ’ s side of your vehicle. While refueling, [...]

6-7 CAUTION: If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly . This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather . Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unsc[...]

6-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor . Y ou can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. T o help avoid injury to you and others: Dispense gasoline only into approved containers. D[...]

6-9 Hood Release T o open the hood, first pull the handle located inside the vehicle on the lower driver ’ s side of the instrument panel. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. Y our vehicle may have a lamp[...]

6-10 Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood, you’ll see these items: A. Battery B. Coolant Recovery T ank C. Engine Oil Dipstick D. Engine Oil Fill E. Automatic T ransmission Dipstick F . Power Steering Reservoir G. Brake Master Cylinder H. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter I. Fuse Block J. W indshield W asher Fluid Reservoir[...]

6-1 1 Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly . Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer . Then just pull the hood down firmly to close. It will latch when dropped from 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm) without pressing on the[...]

6-12 When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity , see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index. NOTICE: Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the[...]

6-13 As in the chart shown previously , SAE 5W - 30 is best for your vehicle. However , you can use SAE 10W - 30 if it’ s going to be 0 F ( - 18 C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity , or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W - 50. NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute [...]

6-14 Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. The recommended oils with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection. When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city maintenance schedule: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particu[...]

6-15 Remote Oil Filter (Four - Wheel Drive) The access door for the remote oil filter is in the steering linkage shield assembly located under the radiator support. T urn the screw to unlock or lock the door . If you open the door, make sure it is securely closed when you are finished. What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil cont[...]

6-16 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/filter is located toward the front of the engine compartment on the driver ’ s side of the vehicle. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for more information on engine air cleaner/filter location. T o remove the engine air cleaner/filter, do the following: 1. Remove the fasteners[...]

6-17 Automatic T ransmission Fluid 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 more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regular[...]

6-18 T o get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180 F to 200 F (82 C to 93 C). Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50 F (10 C). If it’ s colder than 50 F (10 C), drive the vehicle in THIRD (3) until the engine temperature gage moves and then [...]

6-19 2. Push it back in all the way , wait three seconds and then pull it back out again. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area, below the cross - hatched area, for a cold check or in the HOT area or cross - hatched area for a hot check. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable ran[...]

6-20 Manual T ransmission Fluid When to Check A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is changed. However , the fluid in your manual transmission doesn’ t require changing. How to Check Because this operation can be a little dif ficult, you may choose to have this done at your GM dealership service department. If you do it yourself,[...]

6-21 How to Add Fluid Here’ s how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Add fluid at the filler plug hole. Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the bottom of the filler plug hole. 3. Install the[...]

6-22 Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to [...]

6-23 How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. Use care not to overtighten plug. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluid[...]

6-24 When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the filler plug hole. When the differential is at operating temperature (warm), add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use.[...]

6-25 What to Use Use a mixture of one - half clean, drinkable water and one - half DEX - COOL coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water , or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before [...]

6-26 Checking Coolant The coolant recovery tank is located near the passenger side of the engine compartment toward the front of the vehicle. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for more information on location. The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at ADD, or a little higher . [...]

6-27 Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. CAUTION: Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator . For information on h[...]

6-28 Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. The power steering reservoir is located near the center [...]

6-29 Adding W asher Fluid The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located toward the front of the engine compartment on the driver ’ s side of the vehicle. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for more information on location. Open the cap labeled W ASHER FLUID ONL Y with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is [...]

6-30 Brakes Brake Fluid Y our brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT - 3 brake fluid. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for the location of the reservoir . There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal[...]

6-31 Checking Brake Fluid Y ou can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the brake fluid reservoir . The fluid level should be above MIN. If it isn’t, have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the level is above the MIN but not over the MAX mark. [...]

6-32 NOTICE: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral - based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they’ll have to be replaced. Don’t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’ s painted su[...]

6-33 Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper seq[...]

6-34 Battery Y our new vehicle comes with a maintenance free ACDelco battery . When it’ s time for a new battery , get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’ s label. W e recommend an ACDelco battery . See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for battery location. W ARNING: Battery posts, terminals and rela[...]

6-35 Bulb Replacement 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, contact your GM dealer ’ s service department. High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting CAUTION: The low beam High Intensity Di[...]

6-36 Headlamps One - Piece Composite Headlamp System 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the black retainer clips by lifting up. 3. Pull the headlamp assembly out. 4. Unplug the electrical connector . 5. T urn the bulb/socket assembly counterclockwise to remove it. 6. Put the new bulb/socket assembly into the headlamp assembly and turn it clockwise until i[...]

6-37 Tw o - Piece Composite Headlamp System 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the black retainer clips by lifting up. 3. Pull the headlamp assembly out. 4. Unplug the electrical connector . 5. T urn the bulb/socket assembly counterclockwise to remove it. 6. Put the new bulb/socket assembly into the headlamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tigh[...]

6-38 Composite High - Beam Headlamp System (V ehicles with High Intensity Discharge Lighting Only) 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the black retainer clips by lifting up. 3. Pull the headlamp assembly out. 4. Unplug the electrical connector . 5. T urn the bulb/socket assembly counterclockwise to remove it. 6. Put the new bulb/socket assembly into the h[...]

6-39 One-Piece Front T urn Signal Lamp Assembly 1. Remove the headlamp assembly as shown under “One - Piece Composite Headlamp System” earlier in this section. 2. T wist the bulb socket to remove it from the headlamp assembly . 3. Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket. 4. Push the new bulb into the socket until it snaps into p[...]

6-40 T wo-Piece Front T urn Signal Lamp Assembly 1. Remove the headlamp assembly as shown under “T wo - 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. 3. Unplug the electric[...]

6-41 T aillamps 1. Open the endgate/liftgate. 2. Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly . 3. Pull the assembly away from the vehicle. 4. T urn the socket counterclockwise to remove it. Push the tab in while you turn the socket counterclockwise. 5. Holding the base of the bulb, pull the bulb straight out of the socket. 6. Push the new bulb str[...]

6-42 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement W indshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “W indshield W iper Blade Check” in the Index for more information. See “Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts” in the Index for the proper type of replacement blade. NOTICE: Use care when r emoving or installi[...]

6-43 3. Remove the insert from the blade assembly . The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by the bottom claws of the blade assembly . At the notched end, pull the insert from the blade assembly . 4. T o install the new wiper insert, slide the insert (D), notched end last, into the end with two blade claws (A). Slide the insert all t[...]

6-44 Backglass W iper Blade Replacement See “W indshield W iper Blade Replacement” in this section for instructions on how to change the backglass wiper blade. The backglass wiper blade will not lock in a vertical position like the windshield wiper blade, so care should be used when pulling it away from the vehicle. Tire s Y our new vehicle com[...]

6-45 Inflation -- Tir e Pressur e The Certification/T ire label, which is on the driver ’ s door edge, above the door latch, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). NOTICE: Don’t let anyone tell you t[...]

6-46 Tir e Inspection and Rotation T ires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear , rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See “When It’ s Time for New T ires” and “Wheel Replacement” later in this section for mor[...]

6-47 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places wher e the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency , you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but b[...]

6-48 Buying New Tir es T o find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Certification/T ire label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a T ire 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[...]

6-49 Uniform Tir e Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: T readwear 200 T raction AA T emperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway T raffic Safety Administration, which grades ti[...]

6-50 T emperature -- A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’ s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and redu[...]

6-51 Each new wheel should have the same load - carrying capacity , diameter , width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way , you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts[...]

6-52 T ire Chains NOTICE: Don’t use tire chains. They can damage your vehicle because there’ s not enough clearance. Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer r ecommends it for use on NOTICE: (Continued) NOTICE: (Continued) your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. Follow that manufactur er’s instructions[...]

6-53 Appearance Care Remember , cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer ’ s warnin[...]

6-54 Here are some cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set. Carefully scrape off any excess stain. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning, clean the en[...]

6-55 Cleaning V inyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. Y ou may have to do it more than once. Things like tar , asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them of f quickly . Use a clean cloth and a vinyl/leather cleaner . See your dealer for this product. Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth wit[...]

6-56 Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry . CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate pr otection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water . Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid h[...]

6-57 Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, B ac k g l as s a n d W ip e r B la d e s 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. Clean the outside of the windshield with GM W indshield Cleaner , Bon Ami Powder (non - s[...]

6-58 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water , a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “W ashing Y our V ehicle.” Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. Y ou can get GM - app[...]

6-59 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped) Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water . Rinse with clean water . After rinsing thoroughly , dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasiv[...]

6-60 Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away . Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch - up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corre[...]

6-61 GM V ehicle Care/Appearance Materials P ART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 994954 23 in. x 25 in. Polishing Cloth – W ax Treated Exterior polishing cloth 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 L) T ar and Road Oil Remover Removes tar, road oil and asphalt 1050173 16 oz. (0.473 L) Chrome Cleaner and Polish Use on chrome, stainless steel, nickel, copper and bra[...]

6-62 V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver ’ s side. Y ou can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the V ehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certif[...]

6-63 Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty . Some add - on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Y our [...]

6-64 Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located at the driver ’ s end of the instrument panel. Remove the cover by turning the fastener counterclockwise. Extra fuses and the fuse extractor are provided in the cover . T o reinstall the fuse panel cover , push in and turn the fastener clockwise. Fuse/Circuit Breaker Usag[...]

6-65 Fuse/Circuit Breaker Usage 3 Cruise Control Module and Switch, Body Control Module, Heated Seats 4 Gages, Body Control Module, Instrument Panel Cluster 5 Parking Lamps, Power W indow Switch, Body Control Module, Ashtray Lamp 6 Steering Wheel Radio Controls 7 Headlamps Switch, Body Control Module, Headlamp Relay 8 Courtesy Lamps, Battery Run - [...]

6-66 Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is located under the hood at the driver ’ s side of the engine compartment. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for more information on location. Before using this fuse block picture and chart, check to see that it matches the fuse block in your vehicle. If the fuse block pictured h[...]

6-67 Name Usage TRL TRN Trailer Left T urn TRR TRN T railer Right T urn TRL B/U T railer Back Up Lamps VEH B/U V ehicle Back Up Lamps R T TURN Right T urn Signal Front L T TURN Left Turn Signal Front HDLP W/W Not Used Name Usage L T TRN Left T urn Signal Rear R T TRN Right T urn Signal Rear RR PRK Right Rear Parking Lamps TRL PRK Trailer Park Lamps[...]

6-68 Name Usage LD LEV Not Used OXYSEN Oxygen Sensor IGN E Engine MIR/LKS Mirrors, Door Locks FOG LP Fog Lamps IGN A Starting and Charging IGN 1 STUD #2 Accessory Feeds, Electric Brake P ARKLP Parking Lamps LR PRK Left Rear Parking Lamps IGN C Starter Solenoid, Fuel Pump, PRNDL HTDSEA T Heated Seat HV AC HV AC System Name Usage TRCHMSL T railer Cen[...]

6-69 Engine Compartment Fuse Block (V ehicles with HID Headlamps) The fuse block is located under the hood at the driver ’ s side of the engine compartment. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for more information on location. Before using this fuse block picture and chart, check to see that it matches the fuse block in your vehicl[...]

6-70 Name Usage TRL TRN Trailer Left T urn TRR TRN T railer Right T urn TRL B/U T railer Back - Up Lamps VEH B/U V ehicle Back - Up Lamps R T TURN Right T urn Signal Front L T TURN Left Turn Signal Front L T TRN Left T urn Signal Rear Name Usage R T TRN Right T urn Signal Rear RR PRK Right Rear Parking Lamps TRL PRK Trailer ParkingLamps L T LOW Low[...]

6-71 Name Usage RAP Retained Accessory Power LDLEV Electronic Load Leveling OXYSEN Oxygen Sensor IGN E Engine MIR/LKS Mirrors, Door Locks FOG LP Fog Lamps IGN A Starting and Charging, IGN 1 STUD #2 Accessory Feeds, Electric Brake P ARKLP Parking Lamps LR PRK Left Rear Parking Lamps IGN C Starter Solenoid, Fuel Pump, PRNDL HTDSEA T Heated Seats HV A[...]

6-72 Replacement Bulbs Lamps Quantity Number Halogen Headlamps, Composite Low Beam 2 9006 HB4 or 9006LL Halogen Headlamps, Composite High Beam 2 9005 HB3 T ail and Stop Lamps 4 3057 Front Sidemarker Lamps 2 194 NA T urn Signal Lamps 2 3457A Capacities and Specifications Engine Description “VOR TEC” 4300 . . . . . . . . . . . . T ype V6 . . . . [...]

6-73 Capacities Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for more information. Cooling System* Automatic T rans. 1 1.7 quarts (1 1.1 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual T rans. 1 1.9 quarts (1 1.3 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crankcase* 4.5 quarts (4.3 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic T ransmission (Drain a[...]

6-74 V ehicle Dimensions* Wheelbase 2 - Door 100.5 inches (255.3 cm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - Door 107.0 inches (271.8 cm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Length 2WD 2 - Door 175.0 inches (444.5 cm) . . . . . . . . . . . 2WD 4 - Door 175.4 inches (445.5 cm) . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - Door 181.1 inches (460.0 cm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

7- 7-1 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Y our vehicle needs these services to retain its safety , dependability and emission control performance. 7 - 2 Introduction 7 - 4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 - 8 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7 - 30 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled [...]

7-2 Have you pur chased the GM Pr otection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your W arranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Introduction Y our V ehicle and the Envir onment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All [...]

7-3 How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer ’ s service department or another qu[...]

7-4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Y our Maintenance Schedule W e at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. Y ou may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather . Y ou[...]

Scheduled Maintenance 7-5 Short T rip/City Definition Follow the Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent drivi[...]

Scheduled Maintenance 7-6 Short T rip/City Intervals Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug W ire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Positive Crankcase V entilation (PCV) V alve Inspection. Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every 60 months, wh[...]

Scheduled Maintenance 7-7 Long T rip/Highway Intervals Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Drive Axle Service. T ire Rotation. Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Automatic T ransmission Service (severe conditions only[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-8 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km). See “Owner Checks and Services” an[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-9 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joint[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-10 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joi[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-1 1 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace fi[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-12 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity jo[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-13 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity jo[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-14 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity jo[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-15 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity jo[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-16 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity jo[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-17 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity jo[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-18 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity jo[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-19 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity jo[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-20 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity jo[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-21 – 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 the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km). Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Contr ol Service. Replace fuel filt[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-22 66,000 Miles (1 10 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity [...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-23 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity j[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-24 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) (Continued) – 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 the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km). Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are d[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-25 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity j[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-26 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity j[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-27 – 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 the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km). Replace fuel filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) Replace engine [...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-28 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity j[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-29 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Contr ol Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Contr ol Service. 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 fl[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-30 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km). See “Owner Checks and Services”[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-31 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. 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[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-32 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) (Continued) 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[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-33 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. 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 velocit[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-34 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. 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 velocit[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-35 – 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 the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km). Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rota[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-36 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. 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 veloci[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-37 Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Contr ol Service. Replace fuel filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) Replace engine air cleaner filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. 67,500 Miles (1 12 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). [...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-38 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. 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 veloci[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-39 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. 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 veloci[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-40 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 the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km). Replace[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-41 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Contr ol Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Contr ol Service. 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 [...]

7-42 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety , dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, ma[...]

7-43 At Least T wice a Y ear Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly . Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any[...]

7-44 Manual T ransmission Check Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See “Manual T ransmission Fluid” in the Index. Check for leaks. A fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. Have the system inspected and repaired if needed. Automatic T ransmission Check Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See “Automatic T r[...]

7-45 Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly . If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below . 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary[...]

7-46 Ignition T ransmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. W ith an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in P ARK (P). W ith a manual transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when you press the key release b[...]

7-47 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). Y ou should let your dealer ’ s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sur e any necessary r epairs ar e completed at once. Proper pr[...]

7-48 Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser . T o help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap is recomme[...]

7-49 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer . USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol of the proper viscosity . T o determine the preferred v[...]

7-50 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Manual T ransmission Synchromesh T ransmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12345349 or equivalent). Automatic T ransmission DEXRON - III Automatic T ransmission Fluid. Key Lock Cylinders Multi - Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent). Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equival[...]

7-51 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Clutch Pushrod to Clutch Fork Joint Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC - LB. Hood Latch Assembly , Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meet[...]

7-52 Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should r[...]

7-53 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED[...]

7-54 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED[...]

8- 8-1 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. 8 - 2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 - 4 Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users 8 - 4 Customer Assistance Offic[...]

8-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedur e Y our satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally , any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer ’ s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however , despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandin[...]

8-3 STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263[...]

8-4 The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action, use o[...]

8-5 From: Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) U.S. V irgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 313-381-0022 (Fax Number) Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (F o r T ex t T el ephon[...]

8-6 Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program T o enhance Chevrolet’ s strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center . As the owner of a 2001 Chevrolet, membership in Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day , 365 days a ye[...]

8-7 Chevrolet offers Courtesy T ransportation for customers needing warranty service. Courtesy T ransportation will be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by the Bumper - to - Bumper New V ehicle Limited W arranty to eligible purchasers of 2001 Chevrolet passenger cars and light duty trucks. (Please see your selling dealer for details[...]

8-8 Courtesy T ransportation Chevrolet has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. T o enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy T ransportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The Courtesy T ransportation program is offered to retail purchase/lease [...]

8-9 Courtesy Rental V ehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to a maximum of $30.00 per day supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreemen[...]

8-10 REPOR TING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED ST A TES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open[...]

8-1 1 REPOR TING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOT ORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or T ransport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1 - 800 - 222 - 1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P .O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232 - 5170 In Canada, please call us at[...]

8-12 2001 CHEVROLET SERVICE PUBLICA TIONS ORDERING INFORMA TION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order , or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below .) CURRENT PU[...]

8-13 PUBLICA TION FORM NUMBER Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow adequate time for postal service. If further information is needed, write to the address shown below or call 1-800-551-4123. Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with return information within 30 days of delivery . On returns, a re-sto[...]