Chevrolet 1999 manuel d'utilisation

yellow blue i The 1999 Chevr olet Astr o Owner ’ s Manual 1 - 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly . It also explains the air bag system. 2 - 1 Features and Contr ols This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. 3 - 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. 4 - 1 Y our Driving and the Road Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. 5 - 1 Problems on the Road This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat[...]

yellow blue ii GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET , the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name ASTRO 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 in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it. W e support voluntary te[...]

yellow blue iii How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner ’ s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly . Index A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual. It’ s an alphabetical list of what’ s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it. Safety W arnings and Symbols Y ou will find a number of safety cautions in this book. W e use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore[...]

yellow blue iv 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 something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty , and it could be costly . But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. Y ou’ll also see warning lab[...]

yellow blue v 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: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK F ASTEN SEA T BEL TS POWER WINDOW AIR BAG These symbols have to do with your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH TURN SIGNALS P ARKING LAMPS HAZARD W ARNING FLASHER DA YTIME RUNNING LAMPS FOG LAMPS These symbols are on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD W ASHER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILA TING FA N These symbols are used on warning[...]

yellow blue vi Model Reference This manual covers these models: Cargo V an Passenger V an[...]

1- yellow blue 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 - 12 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone 1 - 16 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers 1 - 17 How to W ear Safety Belts Properly 1 - 17 Driver Position 1 - 25 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 - 26 Right Front Passenger Position 1 - 26 Air Bag System 1 - 34 Rear Seat Passengers 1 - 37 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 1 - 40 Center Passenger Position[...]

yellow blue 1-2 Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, take them out and put them back in. It also tells you about bucket and bench seats, power seats and head restraints. Manual Front Seats 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 want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving. 2-W ay Front Seat The bucket seats can be adjusted forward or rearward by the lever at the front of the seat. Move the seat adjustment lever at the front of the seat toward th[...]

yellow blue 1-3 Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped) If you have this feature, there will be a knob on the inboard side of the driver and passenger bucket seats. T urn the knob toward the front of the vehicle to increase lumbar support. T urn the knob toward the rear of the vehicle to decrease lumbar support. Power Seats (If Equipped) If you have this feature, there will be a control pad on the inboard side of the driver and passenger bucket seats. The front control makes the front of the seat go up and down. The center control makes the whole seat go forward, rearward, up or down. The rear control makes the rear of the seat go up and down.[...]

yellow blue 1-4 Reclining Seatbacks There is a lever on the inside of the seat to adjust the seatback. Y ou can adjust the seatback by lifting the lever and leaning back. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull up on the lever , lean forward and the seat will go to an upright position. But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.[...]

yellow blue 1-5 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 neck or other injuries. The lap belt can’t do its job either . In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be ther e, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper pr otection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear[...]

yellow blue 1-6 T o fold your non - touring bench seatback forward, pull up on the latch release lever while pulling the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle. After the latch has been released, push the seatback toward the front of the vehicle until it locks in place. T o raise the seatback, unlock the seatback latch by pushing up on the lever while pushing down on the upper edge of the seatback. Move the seatback into the upright position. Make sure the seatback is locked when it is back in the upright position. CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatba[...]

yellow blue 1-7 Bench Seats If you have bench seats in your vehicle, each seat can carry up to three passengers. They can also be removed to increase storage space. The center bench and rear bench seats can be adjusted forward or rearward by the lever at the front of the seat. Move the seat adjustment lever at the front of the seat toward the passenger ’ s side to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body , to make sure the seat is locked into place. The non - touring center bench seat has a pivoting right armrest. The left armrest can also be used as a storage compartment. The optional touring bench seats come with movea[...]

yellow blue 1-8 T o raise or lower the center console, press the button between the beverage holders. Sit in the center seating position only when the console is in an upright and locked position. For details about headrests, see “Head Restraints” in this section. Removing the Rear Seats T o remove the rear seats, do the following: 1. If you are removing the center seat, remove the right lap - shoulder belt. T o do this, press the tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt attachment while pulling up on the safety belt.[...]

yellow blue 1-9 2. If you have a safety belt guide on your seat, pull the safety belt all the way out through the guide. 3. T o store the safety belt while the second row seat is removed, pull the belt out and put both buckles in the passenger ’ s side rear storage bin. Route the belt out of the forward edge of the storage bin. Close the cover to retain the belt. 4. Pull up on the seatback latch on the right rear of the seat. Push the seatback down until it locks in place (non - touring bench seats only). 5. Lift up on the left and the right seat release levers at the same time. The latches are near the floor on the rear legs of the seat.[...]

yellow blue 1-10 6. Lift up on the rear of the seat to remove the seat assembly from the rear latch pins. Then, pull back and lift the seat out of the vehicle. Y our seat release latch lever is sprung with a two - stage mechanism. T o fully release the latch, two levels of lift effort will be required. First, a low ef fort to overcome the first stage and then a moderate effort to fully release the latch. Replacing the Rear Seats 1. Lower the seat into position. Make sure the front retainers are hooked onto the anchor pins.[...]

yellow blue 1-1 1 2. Pull the seat down to latch the rear retainers. Make sure the seat is locked in by pulling up and down on the seat. CAUTION: A seat that isn’t locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sur e to lock the seat into place properly when installing it. 3. T o raise the seatback on vehicles equipped with the non - touring seat, unlock the seatback latch by pushing up on the latch release lever at the right rear of the seat, while pushing down on the upper edge of the seatback. Move the seatback into the upright position. Make sure the seatback is locked when it is back in the upright position. 4. If y[...]

yellow blue 1-12 CAUTION: A safety belt that is twisted or not properly attached won’t provide the pr otection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injur ed. After installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts ar e not twisted and are pr operly attached. 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 safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. Y [...]

yellow blue 1-13 Y our vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light” in the Index.) 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 between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away . W ithout belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear . I[...]

yellow blue 1-14 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop.[...]

yellow blue 1-15 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel ...[...]

yellow blue 1-16 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 an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? A: Y ou could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. Q: If my vehicle has air bag[...]

yellow blue 1-17 Q: If I’m a good driver , and I never drive far from 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 accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone. How to W ear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and childre[...]

yellow blue 1-18 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 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 yo[...]

yellow blue 1-19 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. T o move it down, push in at the top of the arrows and move the height adjuster to the desired position. Y ou can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After you move the adjuster to where you want it, try to move it down without pushing in to make sure it has locked into position. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder . The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder .[...]

yellow blue 1-20 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 .[...]

yellow blue 1-21 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 ther e, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.[...]

yellow blue 1-22 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The belt is over an armrest. CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests.[...]

yellow blue 1-23 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 too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as str ong as shoulder bones. Y ou could also severely injur e internal organs like your liver or spleen.[...]

yellow blue 1-24 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.[...]

yellow blue 1-25 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 occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap - shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy .[...]

yellow blue 1-26 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 ’ s safety belt properly , see “Driver Position” earlier in this section. The right front passenger ’ s safety belt works the same way as the driver ’ s safety belt -- except for one thing. If you ever pull the lap portion of the belt out all the way , you will engage the child restraint locking feature. If this happens, just l[...]

yellow blue 1-27 CAUTION: Y ou can be severely injur ed or killed in a crash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt -- even if you have air bags. W earing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Air bags are “supplemental r estraints” to the safety belts. All air bags -- even Next Generation air bags -- are designed to work with safety belts, but don’t replace them. Air bags are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes wher e the front of your vehicle hits something. They aren’t designed to inflate at all in r ollover , rear , side or low - speed frontal crashes. And, for unrestrained occupan[...]

yellow blue 1-28 CAUTION: Children who ar e up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. This is true even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags. Air bags plus lap - shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’ s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them. Y oung children and infants need the pr otection that a child restraint system can pr ovide. Always secur e childr en properly in your vehicle. T o read how , see the part of this manual called “Children” and see the caution labels on the sunvisors and the right front passenger?[...]

yellow blue 1-29 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.[...]

yellow blue 1-30 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 bag covering. And don’t hang anything from the assist handle on the passenger’s side of the instrument panel. When should an air bag inflate? An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal or near - frontal crash. The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’ s designed “threshold level.[...]

yellow blue 1-31 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 instrument panel in front of the right front passenger . How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near - frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more ev[...]

yellow blue 1-32 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 replace other parts. Y our vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of the system, when the system commands air bag inflation and driver ’ s safety belt usage at deployment. Let only qualified technicians work on yo[...]

yellow blue 1-33 Servicing Y our Air Bag-Equipped V ehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. Y ou don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Y our dealer and the V ehicle Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. T o purchase a service manual, see “Service and Owner Publications” in the Index. CAUTION: For up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air bag can still inflate during improper service. Y ou can be injured if you ar e close to an air bag when it inflates. A vo[...]

yellow blue 1-34 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 vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap - Shoulder Belt These positions have lap - shoulder belts. Here’ s how to wear one properly . 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted.[...]

yellow blue 1-35 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 3. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not 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. 4. T o make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.[...]

yellow blue 1-36 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 should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there’ s a sudden stop or a crash.[...]

yellow blue 1-37 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 . T o unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Y our vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. This feature will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seats. T o provide adde[...]

yellow blue 1-38 1. Remove the guide from its storage clip on the side of the seatback. 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.[...]

yellow blue 1-39 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 guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides. Slide the guide onto the storage clip.[...]

yellow blue 1-40 Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat) Lap Belt If your vehicle has rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. When you sit in a center 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.[...]

yellow blue 1-41 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. 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 protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States a[...]

yellow blue 1-42 CAUTION: (Continued) for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’ s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them. Y oung children and infants need the pr otection that a child restraint system can pr ovide. Always secur e childr en properly in your vehicle. CAUTION: Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant r estraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’ s hip bones are so small that a CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will lik[...]

yellow blue 1-43 CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 - lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 - lb. (1 10 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant r estraint.[...]

yellow blue 1-44 Smaller Children and Babies (Cargo V ans) CAUTION: Children who ar e up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. This is true even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags. Air bags plus lap - shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’ s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them. Y oung children and infants need the pr otection that a child restraint system can pr ovide. Always secur e childr en properly in your vehicle. CAUTION: A very young child’ s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on[...]

yellow blue 1-45 CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 - lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 - lb. (1 10 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold.[...]

yellow blue 1-46 Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. Q: What are the differ ent types of add - on child restraints? A: Add - on child restraints are available in four basic types. When selecting a child restraint, take into consideration not only the child’ s weight and size, but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. An infant car bed (A) is a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle. It’ s an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. W ith an infant car bed, make sure t[...]

yellow blue 1-47 A rear - facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear - facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant’ s head, neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal crash. Some infant seats come in two parts -- the base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat part is removable.[...]

yellow blue 1-48 A forward - facing child restraint (C - E) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward - facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age. One type, a convertible restraint, is designed to be used either as a rear - facing infant seat or a forward - facing child seat.[...]

yellow blue 1-49 A booster seat (F , G) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs., or even up to 80 lbs. (18 to 27 kg, or even up to 36 kg), and about four to eight years of age. A booster seat is designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’ s safety belt system. Booster seats with shields use lap - only belts; however , booster seats without shields use lap - shoulder belts. Booster seats can also help a child to see out the window .[...]

yellow blue 1-50 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. Y ou may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury . The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that. Both the owner ’ s manual and the child restraint instructions are important, so if either one of these is n[...]

yellow blue 1-51 Where to Put the Restraint (Cargo V ans) The child restraint must be secured properly in the passenger seat. Never put a rear - facing child restraint in this vehicle. Here’ s why: CAUTION: A child in a rear - facing child restraint can be seriously injur ed or killed if the passenger’ s air bag inflates, even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags. This is because the back of the rear - facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. Do not use a rear - facing child restraint in this vehicle. If a forward - facing child restraint is suitable for your child, always move the passenger seat as far back as it will go. Keep in mind that[...]

yellow blue 1-52 This work will be done for you free of charge. Or , you may install the anchor yourself using the instructions provided in the kit. 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 the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’ s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how . T ilt the l[...]

yellow blue 1-53 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 4. T o tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt 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 tighten the belt. 5. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. T o remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’ s safety belt and let it go back all the way . The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passen[...]

yellow blue 1-54 Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position (Bench Seat) Y ou’ll be using the lap belt. 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 . See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Run the vehicle’ s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how .[...]

yellow blue 1-55 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. T o tighten the belt, pull its free end 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 tighten the belt. 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. T o remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’ s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger .[...]

yellow blue 1-56 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Y our vehicle has a front passenger air bag. Never put a rear - facing child restraint in this seat. Here’ s why: CAUTION: A child in a rear - facing child restraint can be seriously injur ed or killed if the front passenger ’ s air bag inflates, even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags. This is because the back of the rear - facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. If your vehicle is a passenger van, always secure a rear - facing child restraint in a rear seat. If your vehicle is a cargo van, do not use a rear - facing child restraint in this vehicle. If a forwar[...]

yellow blue 1-57 1. Because your vehicle has a front passenger air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward - facing child restraint. (See “Seats” in the Index.) 2. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’ s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how . If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’ s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.[...]

yellow blue 1-58 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. T o tighten the belt, feed the lap 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 different directions to be sure it is secure. T o remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’ s safety belt and let it go back all the way . The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger .[...]

yellow blue 1-59 Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints 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. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly . Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are.[...]

yellow blue 1-60 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 injur ed. 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 belt is very close to the child’ s face or neck? A: Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’ s shoulder , so that in a crash the child’ s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position, see “Rear S[...]

yellow blue 1-61 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap - shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way , in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’ s force would then be applied right on the child’ s abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’ s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’ s pelvic bones in a crash.[...]

yellow blue 1-62 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 you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. T o wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt. Checking Y our Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors[...]

yellow blue 1-63 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary . But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. If you ever see a label on the driver ’ s or the right front passenger ’ s safety belt that says to replace the belt, be sure to do so. Then the new belt will be there to help protect you in a collision. Y ou would see this label on the belt near the latch plate. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New part[...]

yellow blue 1-64 ✍ NOTES[...]

2- yellow blue 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 Keys 2 - 4 Front Doors 2 - 4 Rear Doors 2 - 6 Door Locks 2 - 7 Keyless Entry System (Option) 2 - 10 Sliding Door 2 - 13 Hatch 2 - 14 Theft 2 - 14 Passlock 2 - 15 New V ehicle “Break - In” 2 - 16 Ignition Positions 2 - 17 Starting Y our Engine 2 - 19 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 2 - 20 Automatic T ransmission Operation 2 - 23 Parking Brake 2 - [...]

yellow blue 2-2 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 power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.[...]

yellow blue 2-3 This vehicle has one double - sided key for the ignition 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 bar - coded tag. The bar - coded tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep this tag in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to have new ones made easily using this tag. NOTICE: Y our vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside. Y ou may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. So be sur[...]

yellow blue 2-4 Front Doors T o open the front side door from the outside, grasp the handle and pull the door open. T o open the front side door from the inside, pull the lever toward you and push the door open. Rear Doors If you have the Dutch doors, you must open the hatch first. See “Hatch Release” in the Index Rear doors can only be opened from the outside. Open the passenger ’ s side rear door first. Grasp the handle and pull the door open. Cargo Door Shown[...]

yellow blue 2-5 T o open the driver ’ s side rear door , pull on the latch release handle in the inside of the door . T o close the rear doors, close the driver ’ s side door first. Check to make sure both doors are completely closed. The rear doors have a check assembly to keep the doors from opening beyond 90 degrees. T o fully open the rear doors, push in on the clip and lift the check assembly up off the mounting bracket. Do this on each door . Replace the check assemblies on the mounting brackets before closing the doors. See the Caution following “Swing - Out W indows” in this section.[...]

yellow blue 2-6 Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially childr en -- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: Y ou increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked. W ear safety belts properly , lock your doors, and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. Y our vehicle may be equipped with the Keyless Entry System. For more information, see “Keyless Entry Sy[...]

yellow blue 2-7 The power door lock switch will lock or unlock the rear hatch and Dutch doors. See “Hatch Release” in the Index. Every vehicle with power door locks has a pulse lock system. A pulse lock system works like this: If the sliding door is open and you press the power door lock switch, the sliding door will not lock immediately . After you close the door , the system comes on and locks the sliding door in about five seconds. All models have overriding door locks. When a door is locked, the inside door handle will not work the latch. This will help stop a door from being accidentally opened. Leaving Y our V ehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your door an[...]

yellow blue 2-8 This device complies with RSS - 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: Check to determine if battery replacement or tran[...]

yellow blue 2-9 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. Y ou can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’ s probably time to change the battery . NOTICE: When replacing the battery , use care not to touch any of the circuitry . Static from your body transferr ed to these surfaces may damage the transmitter . Use one Panasonic three - volt, type CR2032, or equivalent battery . Y our transmitter housing snaps apart for ease in battery replacement. T o replace the battery: 1. Insert a sma[...]

yellow blue 2-10 Resynchr onization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system. The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver . The receiver will not respond to a signal it has been sent previously . This will prevent anyone from recording and playing back the signal from the transmitter . T o resynchronize your transmitter, stand close to your vehicle and simultaneously press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter for eight seconds. The door locks should cycle to confirm synchronization. If the locks do not cycle, see your dealer for service. Sliding Door T o open the sliding side door , pull the handle toward the[...]

yellow blue 2-1 1 Sliding Door Security Lock Y our vehicle’ s sliding side door is equipped with a security door lock, located at the front of the sliding door . There are two labels on your vehicle to remind you that you have this feature. One can be seen from the outside on your sliding door . It is located near the bottom of the door glass, toward the front of the door . The other label is at the front of the sliding door , near the security door lock. This feature prevents passengers from opening the sliding side door from the inside. T o use this feature, do the following: 1. Move the lever all the way up. 2. Close the door . T o open the sliding side door while the security lock is e[...]

yellow blue 2-12 Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock T o cancel the security lock: 1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside. 2. Move the lever all the way down. CAUTION: If your vehicle is facing downward on a steep grade (15 percent or mor e), the door may not stay open and could slam shut, possibly injuring someone. T o make sure the door does not slam shut, be sure to hold it open until everyone is clear of the door , and only then allow it to slowly close.[...]

yellow blue 2-13 Hatch CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the r ear swing - out windows, rear hatch or r ear doors 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 swing - out windows, rear hatch or rear doors open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the rear swing - out windows, rear hatch or rear doors: Make sure all other windows ar e shut. T urn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on anything but MAX A/C. That will force outside air into your vehicle. S[...]

yellow blue 2-14 T o lock the power lock system from the outside, insert the key in the hatch release button and turn it clockwise. All doors will lock. Also, see the Caution following “Hatch,” located in this section. 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 professional thieves -- so don’t do it. When you park your vehicle and open the driver ’ s door , you’ll hear a tone remindin[...]

yellow blue 2-15 If the engine stalls and the SECURITY light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine. Remember to release the key from ST AR T as soon as the engine starts. If the engine is running and the SECURITY light comes on, you will be able to restart the engine if you turn the engine off. However , your Passlock system is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer . Y our vehicle is not protected by Passlock at this time. Y ou may also want to check the fuses (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). See your dealer for service. In an emergency , call the GM Roadside Assistance Center . See “Roadside Assistance” in[...]

yellow blue 2-16 Ignition Positions CAUTION: Leaving childr en in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many r easons. A child or others could be injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in the vehicle with children. Use your ignition key to start your vehicle. The ignition key lets you turn the ignition switch to five different positions. ACCESSOR Y (A): This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. T o get into ACCESSOR Y , push in the key and turn it toward you. Y our steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was before you inserted th[...]

yellow blue 2-17 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 shift lever in P ARK (P). It’ s a theft - deterrent feature. Y ou will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK. OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel. Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off (for example, if your vehicle is being towed). RUN (D): This is the position for driv[...]

yellow blue 2-18 1. W ithout pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to ST AR T . When the engine starts, let go of the key . The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Holding your key in ST AR T for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner . And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor . W ait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter . 2. If it doesn’t start right away , hold your key in ST AR T . If it doesn’t start in 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way down for five more seconds, unless it starts sooner . 3. If your engine still won?[...]

yellow blue 2-19 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 urn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The engine coolant heater cord is located on the driver ’ s side of the engine compartment, near the power steering fluid reservoir . 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10 - volt AC outlet. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electri[...]

yellow blue 2-20 Automatic T ransmission Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever . P ARK (P): This locks your rear wheels. It’ s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily . CAUTION: It is 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. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y ou or others could be injured. T o be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake a[...]

yellow blue 2-21 Ensure the shift lever is fully in P ARK (P) before starting the engine. Y our vehicle has a Brake - T ransmission Shift Interlock (BTSI). 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 shift lever all the way into P ARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See “Shifting Out of P ARK (P)” in the Index. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after y[...]

yellow blue 2-22 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 pedal all the way down. Y ou’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power . DRIVE (D) should be used for normal towing. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, however it offers more power and lower fuel economy than DRIVE (D). Y ou should use THIRD (3) when carrying a heavy load or driving on steep hills. SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy . Y ou can use SECOND (2) on hills[...]

yellow blue 2-23 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 located on the lower left side of the steering column. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. Y ou may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see “T owing a Trailer” in the Index. That section shows what to do first to keep the [...]

yellow blue 2-24 Shifting Into P ARK (P) 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’t move, even when you’re on fairly level gr ound, use the steps that follow . If you’re pulling a trailer , see “T owing a T railer” in the Index. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into P ARK (P) like this: Pull the lever toward you.[...]

yellow blue 2-25 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 remove the key from your ignition, your vehicle is in P ARK (P). Leaving Y our V ehicle With the Engine Running 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. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. Y ou or others could be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running[...]

yellow blue 2-26 T orque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into P ARK (P) properly , the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. Y ou may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P ARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” T o prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into P ARK (P) properly before you leave the driver ’ s seat. T o find out how , see “Shifting Into P ARK (P)” in the Index. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of P ARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur , you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little[...]

yellow blue 2-27 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 unconsciousness and death. Y ou might have exhaust coming in if: Y our exhaust system sounds strange or different. Y our vehicle gets rusty underneath. Y our vehicle was damaged in a collision. Y our vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. Repairs wer en’t done corr ectly . Y our vehicle or exhaust system[...]

yellow blue 2-28 Running Y our Engine While Y ou’re Parked It’ s better not to park with the engine running. But if ever you 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”). Also, idling in a closed - in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust -- with CO -- can come in easily . NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed - in place can be a blizzard. (See “Blizzard” in the Index.) CAUTION: It can [...]

yellow blue 2-29 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. All - Wheel Drive (Option) If your vehicle has all - wheel drive, your engine’ s driving power is sent to all four wheels for extra traction when needed. This is like four - wheel drive, but there is no separate lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions. Y ou may exp[...]

yellow blue 2-30 Express - Down Window The driver ’ s window switch also has an express - down feature that allows you to lower it without holding the window switch. Press and hold the side of the driver ’ s window switch down marked AUTO for one second to activate the express - down feature. The express - down feature can be interrupted at any time by pressing the up arrow end of the switch. Lightly tap the switch to open the window slightly . Swing-Out Windows T o open your swing - out windows, pull up on the latch and push the window out. T o close the window , pull the latch toward you and push it down. CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the r ear swing - out windows, rear ha[...]

yellow blue 2-31 Horn T o sound the horn, press the horn symbols on the steering wheel. Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. Y ou can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. T o tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever . Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place. T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the driver ’ s side of the steering column includes your: T urn and Lane Change Signals Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer W indshield W ipers W indshield W asher Cruise Control (Option)[...]

yellow blue 2-32 T urn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. T o signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically . An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. T o signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be[...]

yellow blue 2-33 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 delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow . Turn the band to choose the delay time. The closer to LOW , the shorter the delay . For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you to LOW . For high - speed wiping, turn the band further , to HIGH. T o stop the wipers, turn the band to OFF . Be sure to [...]

yellow blue 2-34 Rear Window W asher/Wiper (Option) Y ou control your rear window washer/wiper from a switch on your instrument panel, next to the audio system. T o turn the wiper on, slide the switch all the way up. For delay wiping, slide the switch even with the word DELA Y in the center position of the rear wiper control. The wiper will cycle every nine seconds. T o wash the window , push in on the switch. W indow washer fluid will continue to spray until the switch is released. The wiper will continue with three more wipes and then return to the setting that was chosen before the lever was pushed. The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as the front windshield washer . If the [...]

yellow blue 2-35 Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. Y ou could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise contr ol switch off until you want to use it. 1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press in the SET button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. T ake your foot off the accelerator pedal. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about [...]

yellow blue 2-36 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 up to the speed you want, and then release the switch. (T o increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to R/A briefly . Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster .) Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: Press the butt[...]

yellow blue 2-37 Exterior Lamps Y our lamp switch is on the driver ’ s side of the instrument panel. T urn the knob clockwise to the parking lamp symbol to turn on the following: Parking Lamps T aillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights T urn the knob clockwise to the master lighting symbol to turn on all the lamps listed as well as the headlamps. T urn the knob counterclockwise to OFF to turn off your lamps. T urn the dial next to the knob up to adjust your instrument panel lights. T urn the dial up to the first notch for full intensity . If you turn the dial to the second notch, your interior lamps will come on. T urn the dial next to the lamp switch down to dim your instrumen[...]

yellow blue 2-38 Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day . DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. The DRL system will make your headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when: the ignition is on, the headlamp switch is off and the parking brake is released. When the DRL are on, only your headlamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Y our instrument panel won’t be lit up either . When it begins to get dark, your DRL indicator light is a reminder to turn your headlamp s[...]

yellow blue 2-39 The dome lamps will come on when you open any of the doors. They will remain on for 20 seconds after the last door closes. When the ignition switch is turned on, the dome lamps will go off. Y ou can also turn on the dome lamps by turning the dimmer dial up to the second click. If the DOME OVERRIDE button is pushed in, the dome lamps will not come on. Dome Override Button If the DOME OVERRIDE button is out, your interior lamps will work as usual. If the button is pressed in, the interior lamps will not come on when any of the vehicle’ s doors are open. This feature is helpful when you want to leave your door(s) open for an extended period of time and do not want to run the [...]

yellow blue 2-40 Mirrors Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror Y ou can adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Press the tab forward (away from you) for day driving. Pull the tab back (toward you) for night driving. Outside Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle. Some mirrors are manually adjustable. The optional electric mirrors come with a remote control adjustment switch. The switch is located on the driver ’ s door . T o move a mirror, turn the knob in the middle of the control to L for the driver ’ s side mirror or to R for the passenger ’ s side mirror . Then press the four - way pad to move the mirror in the desired direction. T o make s[...]

yellow blue 2-41 Convex Outside Mirror A convex mirror ’ s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver ’ s seat. CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really ar e. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder befor e changing lanes. Storage Compartments Y our front storage compartment/glove box is at the center of the engine cover . T o open the compartment, press the two tabs together and pull.[...]

yellow blue 2-42 If you have an optional sliding tray storage compartment, it is under the front passenger ’ s seat. T o open the compartment, move the latch in the top handle and pull the tray forward. If you have rear storage compartments, pull up on the lid to open the cover .[...]

yellow blue 2-43 There is also a map/storage pocket on the passenger ’ s side of the engine cover console. Overhead Console (Option) The overhead console includes reading lamps, a compartment for a garage door opener , a temperature and compass display and a storage compartment for sunglasses.[...]

yellow blue 2-44 Reading Lamps Press the button near each lamp to turn the reading lamps on and off. The lamps can also be swiveled to point in the direction you want. Installing a Garage Door Opener If you have a garage door opener , the front overhead compartment can be used to conveniently store the opener . 1. T o install the garage door opener , first open the compartment door by pressing the latch forward. 2. Peel the protective backing from the hook and loop patch. 3. Press it firmly to the back of your garage door opener , as close to the center of the opener as possible. 4. Center the garage door opener activation button over the console door button and press the opener firmly into [...]

yellow blue 2-45 The pegs inside the compartment door are used to make sure the button on the compartment door will contact the control button on the garage door opener . 5. Add one peg at a time until the garage door opener operates with the compartment door closed when you press the button. 6. 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 pegs, as needed, until the opener operates properly . Y ou[...]

yellow blue 2-46 Driver Information System (If Equipped) This system displays the outside air temperature, compass direction and trip information in the overhead console. US/MET : The US/MET (United States/metric) button allows you to switch the display between the English and metric system. MODE: The MODE button can be used to toggle between three modes of operation: OFF , COMP/TEMP and TRIP . OFF: This button turns the system off. COMP/TEMP: The display provides the outside temperature and one of eight compass readings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing. Before you turn on the ignition and move the vehicle, the temperature indicated will be the last outside temperature recorde[...]

yellow blue 2-47 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. Note your zone number . 2. Press and hold both the MODE and the US/MET buttons in the COMP/TEMP mode. 3. After five seconds, the compass will acknowledge the variation mode by displaying the current zone number . When it does, release both buttons. 4. Press US/MET until your zone number appears on the display . 5. Press MODE to enter your zone number . Y our variance is now se[...]

yellow blue 2-48 T o reset the trip computer , press the MODE and US/MET buttons simultaneously for at least two seconds. All functions will be displayed for half a second once the system is reset. Reset can only be performed in the A VG ECON, FUEL USED and A VG SPEED modes. All three modes are reset simultaneously . Sunglasses Storage Compartment The console has a sunglasses storage compartment. Convenience Net (Option) Y ou may have a convenience net in the rear of your vehicle to help keep small loads, like grocery bags, in place during sharp turns or quick stops and starts. The net is not designed for larger , heavier items. Y ou can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you’re [...]

yellow blue 2-49 After moving the crossrails, be sure to tighten all the slider screws. For the purpose of wind noise reduction, locate the front and rear crossrails in line with the two center supports. NOTICE: Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 lbs. (91 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle. When you carry large things, never let them hang over the rear or the sides of your vehicle. Load your cargo so that it rests on the slats and does not scratch or damage the vehicle. Put the cargo against the side rails and fasten it secur ely to the luggage carrier . Put the main weight as far forward as you can. Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. [...]

yellow blue 2-50 NOTICE: When using the cigarette lighter as an accessory power outlet, maximum electrical load must not exceed 20 amps. Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain your battery . The front ashtray is just above the passenger ’ s side front cupholder . T o remove the front ashtray , open it and gently pull it slightly past its stop. T o remove the ashtray on the sliding door , open it, press down on the inside tab and pull out. Y ou may have another ashtray on the driver ’ s sidewall. Press the right side to turn the ashtray around for use. T o remove the ashtray , open it and gently pull it off[...]

yellow blue 2-51 Sun V isors T o block out glare, you can swing down the visors. Y ou can also swing them from side to side. Y our visors may have an extension that can be pulled out for additional glare protection and a strap for holding small items, such as maps. V isor V anity Mirror (If Equipped) Some visors have mirrors built in, with or without lamps. Just lift the mirror cover on each visor to turn the lamps on, if you have them. Lighted mirrors also have an intensity switch to make the mirror lamps brighter or dimmer . Accessory Power Outlets Y ou can plug auxiliary electrical equipment into accessory power outlets. Just pull up from the bottom of the door and follow the proper insta[...]

yellow blue 2-52 Universal T ransmitter (Option) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS - 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes and modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void a[...]

yellow blue 2-53 Y our vehicle’ s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter . Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. If you have previously programmed a transmitter channel, proceed to Step 2. Otherwise, hold down the two outside buttons on the universal transmitter until the indicator light begins to flash rapidly (after 20 seconds). Then release the buttons. This procedure initializes the memory and erases any previous settings for all three channels. 2. Decide which one of the three channels you want to program. Hold the end of the hand - held transmitter about 2 to 5 inches (5 to 13 cm) away from the surface of the universal transmitter so that you c[...]

yellow blue 2-54 Operating the T ransmitter Press and hold the appropriate button on the universal transmitter . The indicator light comes on while the signal is being transmitted. If the hand - held transmitter appears to program the universal transmitter but does not open your garage door, and if the garage door opener was manufactured after 1996, the garage door opener may have a “rolling code” system. A rolling code system changes the code of the garage door opener every time you open or close the garage door . T o determine if you have this system, press the button on the universal transmitter that you have programmed already . If the indicator light flashes rapidly for one to two s[...]

yellow blue 2-55 2. Press the training button on the garage door opener motor head unit. An indicator light will begin to flash when the motor head unit enters the training mode. Note: Following this step, you have 30 seconds to start Step 3. 3. Return to the universal transmitter in your vehicle and firmly press and release the universal transmitter button you have already programmed for two to three seconds. Press and release the button again (you may need to do this step up to three times) to make sure that the universal transmitter has been trained to the garage door opener motor head unit. Check that the training was successful. The motor head unit indicator light should no longer be fl[...]

yellow blue 2-56 Instrument Panel[...]

yellow blue 2-57 A. Lamp Switches B. Instrument Panel Dimmer C. Multifunction Lever D. Hazard Lamp Switch E. T ransmission Shift Lever F . Ignition Switch G. Rear Defogger (Option) H. Comfort Controls I. Rear A/C Control (Option) J. Rear Heater Control (Option) K. Rear W asher/W iper (Option) L. Front Ashtray M. Accessory Power Outlets N. Cupholders/Storage T ray O. Front Storage Compartment P . Audio System Q. Cigarette Lighter R. Hood Release S. Dome Override Button[...]

yellow blue 2-58 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 remains, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically .[...]

yellow blue 2-59 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). Y our odometer is tamper resistant. The digital odometer will read 999,999 if someone tries to turn it back. Y ou may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer , then it must be. But if it can’t, then it’ s set at zero, and a label must be put on the driver ’ s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer [...]

yellow blue 2-60 When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’ s advice. W aiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or ST AR T , a tone will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver ’ s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 20 seconds, then it will flash for about 55 se[...]

yellow blue 2-61 Charging System Indicator Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you the light is working. Then 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 electrical charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose accessory drive belt, or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away . Driving while this light is on could drain your battery . If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and heater/air conditioner . V oltmeter[...]

yellow blue 2-62 Y ou can only drive for a short time with the readings 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. Brake System W arning Light When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully . If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. Y our vehicle’ s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can st[...]

yellow blue 2-63 Anti-Lock Brake System W arning Light United States Canada W ith the anti - lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’ s normal. If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti - lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don’t have anti - lock brakes and there’ s a problem with your regular brakes. See “Brake System W arning Light” earlier in this section. The anti - lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you[...]

yellow blue 2-64 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada) United States Canada Y our vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On - Board Diagnostics - Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The SER VICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more se[...]

yellow blue 2-65 NOTICE: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tir es with other than those of the same Tir e Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’ s emission controls and may cause the SER VICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light to come on. Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not cover ed by your warranty . This may also result in a failur e to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This [...]

yellow blue 2-66 If the Light Is On Steady Y ou may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See “Filling Y our T ank” in the Index. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical syst[...]

yellow blue 2-67 A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problems causing low oil pressure. CAUTION: Don’t keep driving if the oil pressur e is low . If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Y ou or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not cover ed by your warranty . Security Light This light will come on briefly when you turn the key to ST AR T . The light will stay on until the engine starts. If the light flashes, the Passlock System has entered a tamper mode. If the vehicle fails to sta[...]

yellow blue 2-68 Service A WD Light (If Equipped) This light should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, as a check to show you it is working. The SER VICE A WD light comes on to indicate that there may be a problem with the drive system and service is required. Malfunctions can be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent, which may prevent serious damage to the vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing a malfunction. Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light Y ou will have this light on the instrument panel. It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) are on. When it begins to get dark, the DRL indicator light[...]

yellow blue 2-69 Fuel Gage The fuel gage tells you approximately how much fuel you have remaining when the ignition is on. When the gage first indicates E (Empty), you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more fuel as soon as possible. Here are things some owners ask about. None of these indicate a problem with your fuel gage: At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads F (Full). The fuel tank will take either a little more or a little less fuel to fill up than the gage shows. The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. The gage doesn’t go back to E (Empty) when you turn off the ignition.[...]

yellow blue 2-70 ✍ NOTES[...]

3- yellow blue 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 Heating/Air Conditioning System 3 - 3 Heating System 3 - 4 Rear Heating System (Option) 3 - 5 Rear Air Conditioning System (Option) 3 - 5 Air Conditioning 3 - 6 Heating 3 - 6 Defrosting 3 - 6 V entilation System 3 - 8 Rear W indow Defogger (Option) 3 - 9 Audio Systems 3 - 9 Setting the Clock for Systems with SET Button 3 - 9 Setting the Clock for Systems with HR and MN Buttons 3 - 9A M - FM Stereo 3 - 11 A M - FM S[...]

yellow blue 3-2 Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. Y our comfort control system uses ozone - friendly R - 134a refrigerant. W ith these systems, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Y our vehicle also has a flow - through ventilation system described later in this section. Heating/Air Conditioning System If your vehicle has air conditioning, your heating/air conditioning controls will look like this. Fan Knob This control has four positions. T o increase airflow , turn the knob toward HI. T o decrease airflow , move it toward LO. T emperature Knob This knob is next to the fan knob. It controls the temperature of [...]

yellow blue 3-3 BI - LEVEL: This setting brings in outside air and blows it out through the heater floor vents and the instrument panel vents. If you move the temperature knob between hot and cold, cooler air will come out of the upper vents while warmer air comes out of the floor vent. The air conditioning compressor may operate in this setting to cool the air . VENT : The air comes out at the vents on your instrument panel. The air conditioning compressor will not run in this position. Adjust the temperature knob for warmer or cooler air . HEA TER: Most of the air comes out near the floor . The rest comes out from the defroster vents under the windshield and at the front side windows. BLEN[...]

yellow blue 3-4 Function Knob This knob is next to the temperature knob. The function knob allows you to choose the direction of air delivery . OFF: This setting turns the system off. VENT : The air comes out at the vents on your instrument panel. BI - LEVEL: W ith this setting, the heated outside air comes out both the instrument panel vents and heater vents. Adjust the temperature knob for warmer or cooler air . HEA TER: Most of the air comes out near the floor . The rest comes out from the defroster vents under the windshield and at the front side windows. BLEND: W ith this setting, the heated outside air comes out both the heater vents and defroster vents. Adjust the temperature knob for[...]

yellow blue 3-5 Rear Air Conditioning System (Option) Y ou may have rear air conditioning. The rear air conditioning switch is located to the right of the heater controls. T urn the switch toward HIGH for higher airflow in the rear area. T urn the switch to the OFF position to turn the system off. Air Conditioning Before using your vehicle’ s air conditioning, open the windows to clear the vehicle of hot air . This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work at its best. Y ou can use MAX A/C with the temperature knob in the blue area when it’ s really hot outside and you need to cool the inside air quickly . MAX A[...]

yellow blue 3-6 If your vehicle has rear air conditioning, setting it on LOW may enhance the front A/C performance by allowing trapped refrigerant in the rear lines to circulate. The rear air conditioning system will only send cooled air if the front system is on. It can still be used to circulate air , even if the front system is off. When the air conditioning, DEFROST or BLEND is on, you may notice a slight increase or decrease in engine speed, due to compressor operation. This is normal because the system is designed to cycle the compressor on and off to keep the desired temperature. Heating On cold days, use HEA TER with the temperature knob in the red area. Outside air will be brought i[...]

yellow blue 3-7 Y our vehicle has air vents near the center and on the sides of the instrument panel that allow you to adjust the direction and the amount of airflow inside the vehicle. Move the dial on the vent up or down to direct airflow to your preference. Increase or reduce the amount of airflow by opening and closing the louvers. The vents rotate to direct the airflow from side to side. When you close a vent, it will increase the flow of air coming out of any vents that are open. If you have rear heating or rear air conditioning, you will have adjustable vents in the rear of the vehicle to help direct the airflow . The rear air conditioning vents are located in the headliner at the rea[...]

yellow blue 3-8 Rear W indow Defogger (Option) If your vehicle has this option, the rear window will have lines running across the glass. These lines heat your window . 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 to the left of the heater controls with the defog symbol on it. Press the button until the light comes on, then release it. The rear window defogger will only work when the ignition is in RUN. Y ou can turn the defogger off at any time by pressing the button again. The defogger will shut itself off after several minutes so that the glass does not get too hot. If t[...]

yellow blue 3-9 Audio Systems Y our Delco Electronics 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 Delco Electronics system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. Setting the Clock for Systems with SET Button Press SET . W ithin five seconds, press and hold the SEEK right arrow until the correct minute appears on the display . Press and hold the SEEK left arrow until the correct hour appears on the display . Setting the Clock for Systems with HR and MN Button[...]

yellow blue 3-10 Finding a Station AM - FM: Press the lower knob to switch between AM and FM. The display shows your selection. TUNE: T urn the lower knob to tune in radio stations. SEEK: Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there. SCAN: Press both SEEK buttons to listen to a few seconds of each radio station. SCAN will light up on the display . Press the right arrow to tune in the next higher station and press the left arrow to tune to the next lower station. Press VOLUME or both SEEK buttons to stop scanning. PUSHBUTT ONS: The four numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. Y ou can set up[...]

yellow blue 3-1 1 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette T ape Player (If Equipped) Playing the Radio V OLUME: 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 knob. When the radio is playing, press this knob to recall the station frequency . Finding a Station AM - FM: Press the lower knob to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. TUNE: T urn the lower knob to tune in radio stations. SEEK: Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station [...]

yellow blue 3-12 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 buttons, the station you set will return. 4. Repeat the steps for each pair of pushbuttons. P .SCAN: Press both SEEK buttons to scan through each of your preset stations. The system will scan through and play each preset station stored on your pushbuttons for a few seconds. Press either SEEK button or RECALL to stop scanning through the pr[...]

yellow blue 3-13 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 . Once the tape is playing, use the knobs for VOLUME, BAL, F ADE, BASS and TREB just as you do for the radio. REV : Press the SEEK left arrow to reverse the cassette tape. Press the SEEK right arrow to stop reversing the tape. FWD: Press the SEEK right arrow to advance the cassette tape. Press the SEEK left arrow to stop forwarding the tape. RECALL: Press this knob to switch tape sides. EJECT : Press this button to remove the tape or stop the tape and play the radio. CLN: If th[...]

yellow blue 3-14 SCV : Y our system has a feature called Speed - Compensated V olume (SCV). W ith 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, as necessary , to overcome noise at any particular speed. The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive. If you don’t want to use SCV , turn the control all the way down. Each notch on the control ring allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Finding a Station AM - FM: Press this button to s[...]

yellow blue 3-15 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 the pushbuttons to stop scanning to listen to a specific preset station. P . SCAN will light up on the display while in this mode. If one of the stations stored on a pushbutton is too weak for the location you are in, the radio display will show the channel number (P1 - P6) for several seconds before advancing to the next preset statio[...]

yellow blue 3-16 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 off, the tape will begin playing. Once the tape is playing, use the VOL, AUTO T ONE, BAL, F ADE, BASS and TREB controls just as you do for the radio. The tape symbol and a direction arrow will be on the display whenever a tape is being played. Anytime a tape is inserted, the top side is selected for play first. The player automatically [...]

yellow blue 3-17 T APE AUX: Press this button to return to the tape player when playing the radio. The lighted arrow will appear and show the direction of play when a tape is in the active mode. EJECT : Press this button to remove the tape. The radio will now play . EJECT can be used with either the ignition or radio off. T o load a cassette tape with the ignition or radio off, press EJECT before loading the cassette. 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 Index. After you cl[...]

yellow blue 3-18 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 rotating continuously . RECALL: Display the time with the ignition of f by pressing this button. When the radio is playing, press this button to recall the station frequency . SCV : Y our system has a feature called Speed - Compensated V olume (SCV). W ith 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 rin[...]

yellow blue 3-19 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 AUTO T ONE to select the setting you prefer . 5. Press and hold one of the six pushbuttons. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return and the tone you selected will be automatically selected for that button. 6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. P .SCAN: The preset scan button lets you scan through your favorite stations stored on you[...]

yellow blue 3-20 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 position. T urn the control clockwise to adjust the sound to the front speakers and counterclockwise for the rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you’re not using them. Playing a Compact Disc PWR: Press this knob to turn the system on. (Pleas[...]

yellow blue 3-21 REV (4): Press and hold REV to return rapidly to a favorite passage. Y ou will hear the disc selection play at high speed while you press the REV button. This allows you to listen and find out when the disc is at the desired selection. Release REV to resume playing. FWD (6): Press and hold this button to advance rapidly within a track. Y ou will hear the disc selection play at high speed while you press the FWD button. This allows you to listen and find out when the disc is at the desired selection. Release FWD to resume playing. RECALL: Press this button to see what track is playing. Press it again within five seconds to see how long the CD has been playing that track. Elap[...]

yellow blue 3-22 Rear Seat Audio (If Equipped) This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any of the music sources including AM - FM, automatic tone control, cassette tapes and CDs. However , the rear seat passengers can only control the music sources that the front seat passengers are not listening to. 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 override the rear seat audio controls. Note that this feature is intended for rear seat passengers. PWR:[...]

yellow blue 3-23 While listening to a CD, press the up arrow to hear the next selection on the CD. Press the down 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 is in use. 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 listening to something different for each of these functions to work: Pres[...]

yellow blue 3-24 A disc that has been ejected but is still sitting in the remote CD player will be pulled back into the player after approximately 30 seconds. This protects the disc and player from damage. The disc will not start playing. T o remove the disc, press the EJECT button and remove the disc from the player . All of the compact disc functions are controlled by the radio buttons except for EJECT . When a disc is in the player , a CD symbol will appear on the display . When a disc is playing, the letters CD will appear next to the CD symbol in the bottom left corner . The track number will also be displayed. If the disc comes back out and ERR appears on the display , it could be that[...]

yellow blue 3-25 RANDOM: Press P .SCAN to enter the random play mode. RANDOM will appear on the display . While in this mode, the tracks on the disc will be played in random order . If you press SEEK, PREV or NEXT while in the random mode, the previous or next track will be scanned randomly . Press P .SCAN again to turn off RANDOM and return to normal operation. RECALL: Press this button to see what track is currently playing. Press RECALL again within five seconds to see how long the track has been playing. When a new track starts to play , the track number will also appear . Press RECALL a third time and the time of day will be displayed. T APE AUX: W ith a disc loaded in the player and th[...]

yellow blue 3-26 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 THEFTLOCK is activated, your radio will not operate if stolen. When THEFTLOCK is activated, the radio will display LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery power has been interrupted. If your battery loses power for any reason, you must unlock the radio with the secret code before it will operate. Activating the Theft - Deterrent[...]

yellow blue 3-27 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 first one or two digits agree with your code. 5. Press AM - FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down. The display will show SEC, indicating the radio is now operable and secure. If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP will appear on the display . Y ou will have to wait an hour with the ig[...]

yellow blue 3-28 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 you the best sound, but FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). T all buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to come and go. Tips About Y our Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Y our hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sou[...]

yellow blue 3-29 NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle -- like a tape player , CB radio, mobile telephone or two - way radio -- be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’ s very important to do it properly . Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’ s engine, Delco Electronics radio or other systems, and even damage them. Y our vehicle’ s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly . So, before adding sound equipment, check with your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. Care of Y our Cassette T ape Player A tape player that is not cle[...]

yellow blue 3-30 When using a scrubbing action, non - abrasive cleaning cassette, it is normal for the cassette to eject because your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape. T o prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected, use the following steps. 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, showing that the cut tape detection featur[...]

yellow blue 3-31 After you clean the player , press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator . The radio will display --- to show the indicator was reset. Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced. 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 surface when h[...]

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4- yellow blue 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 Defensive Driving 4 - 3 Drunken Driving 4 - 6 Control of a V ehicle 4 - 6 Braking 4 - 9 Steering 4 - 1 1 Off - Road Recovery 4 - 1 1 Passing 4 - 13 Loss of Control 4 - 14 Driving at Night 4 - 16 Driving in Rain and on W et Roads 4 - 19 City Driving 4 - 20 Freeway Driving 4 - 21 Before Leaving on a Long T rip 4 - 22 Highway Hypnosis 4 - 22 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 - 24 W inter Driving 4 - 27 Recreational V ehicle T owing 4 - 28 Loading Y our V ehicle 4 - 30 T owing a [...]

yellow blue 4-2 Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively . Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be ready for their mistakes. Rear - end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents. Y et they are common. Allow enough following distance. It’ s the best defensive driving maneuver , in both city and rur[...]

yellow blue 4-3 Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy . It’ s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year . Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination V ision Attentiveness. Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle - related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, over 17,000 annual motor vehicle - related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with more than 300,000 people injured. Many adults -- by some estimates, nea[...]

yellow blue 4-4 It’ s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour , the person’ s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level. There is a gender difference, too. W omen generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water , this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks. The law in many U.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In a growing num[...]

yellow blue 4-5 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer . What if there’ s an emergency , a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. There’ s something else about drinking and driving that many people don’t know . Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’ s system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord or heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking -- driver [...]

yellow blue 4-6 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 the tires and road can provide. That means you can lose control of your vehicle. Braking Braking action involves per ception time and r eaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That’ s per ception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That’ s r eaction time. A verage r eaction time is about 3[...]

yellow blue 4-7 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 realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake normally but don’t pump your brakes. If you do, the pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine stops, you will still have some power brake assist.[...]

yellow blue 4-8 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. 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 the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels. The anti - lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. Y ou can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls brak[...]

yellow blue 4-9 Remember: Anti - lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti - lock brakes. Using Anti - Lock Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti - lock work for you. Y ou may feel the brakes vibrate, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal. Braking in Emergencies W ith anti - lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you mor[...]

yellow blue 4-10 Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you’ll want to go slower . If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead. T r y to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. W ait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway . Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and fin[...]

yellow blue 4-1 1 Off - Road Recovery Y ou may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy . Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way , steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. Y ou can turn the steering wheel up to one - quarter turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway . 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[...]

yellow blue 4-12 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity . For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance. When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don’t get too close. T ime your move so you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane. If the way is clear to pass, you will have a “running start” that more than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping bac[...]

yellow blue 4-13 Loss of Control Let’ s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency , don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger . Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’ s three control systems. In the braking ski[...]

yellow blue 4-14 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. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Y our headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. In remote areas, watch for animals. If you’re tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest.[...]

yellow blue 4-15 Night V ision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50 - year - old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 - year - old. What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Y our eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you’re driving, don’t wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down on glare from headlamps, but they also make a lot of things invisible. Y ou can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even severa[...]

yellow blue 4-16 Driving in Rain and on W et Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire - to - road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction. It’ s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of[...]

yellow blue 4-17 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. T ry to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. CAUTION: W et brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally .[...]

yellow blue 4-18 Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water . This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning doesn’ t happen often. But it can if your tires 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. Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn?[...]

yellow blue 4-19 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 unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross - country trip. T ry to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. Y ou’ll save time and energy . (See the next part, “Freeway Driving.”) T reat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it. When a light[...]

yellow blue 4-20 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 - fast or too - slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow . T reat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway . If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. T ry to determine where you expect to blend w[...]

yellow blue 4-21 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 to be well rested. If you must start when you’re not fresh -- such as after a day’ s work -- don’t plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey . W ear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained, it’ s ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course,[...]

yellow blue 4-22 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever . There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery , along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy . Don’t let it happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second , and you could crash and be injured. What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can happen. Then here are some tips: Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, wit[...]

yellow blue 4-23 Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. CAUTION: If you don’t shift down, your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn’t work well. Y ou would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. Y ou could crash. Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope. CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Y our br[...]

yellow blue 4-24 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 warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle. Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good tract[...]

yellow blue 4-25 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 crews can get there. Whatever the condition -- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- drive with caution. Accelerate gently . T ry not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Y our anti - lock brakes improve your vehicle’ s stability whe[...]

yellow blue 4-26 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 flashers. T ie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow . Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep wa[...]

yellow blue 4-27 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 check around again fr om time to time to be sure snow doesn’t collect there. Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that’ s away from the wind. This will help keep CO out. Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the acce[...]

yellow blue 4-28 Loading Y our V ehicle The Certification/T ire label in your vehicle will look similar to this example. The Certification/T ire label is found on the rear edge of the driver ’ s door . The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, cargo and tongue weight, if pulling a trailer . The Certification/T ire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called the Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR). T o find out the actual loads on your front and [...]

yellow blue 4-29 CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or r ear GA WR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way . NOTICE: Y our warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading. If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else -- they will go as fast as the vehicle[...]

yellow blue 4-30 T railering Package If your vehicle is equipped with the trailering package, there is also a load rating which includes the weight of the vehicle and the trailer it tows. This rating is called the Gross Combination W eight Rating (GCWR). When you weigh your trailer , be sure to include the weight of everything you put in it. And, remember to figure the weight of the people inside the vehicle as part of your load. Y our dealer can help you determine your GCWR. Add-On Equipment When you carry removable items, you may need to put a limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle. Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you buy and install the new equipment. T owing a T rail[...]

yellow blue 4-31 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. Y our vehicle may be able to tow a trailer . T o identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “W eight of the T railer” that appears later in this section. If yours was built with trailering options, as many are, it’ s ready for heavier trailers. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. T railering means changes in h[...]

yellow blue 4-32 Three important considerations have to do with weight: the weight of the trailer , the weight of the trailer tongue and the weight on your vehicle’ s tires. 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 how much your trailer can weigh, based upon your vehicle model and options. V ehicle Axle Ratio Max. T railer Wt. Tw o - Wheel Drive 3.23 3.42 3.73 4,500 lbs. (1 816 kg) 5,000 lbs. [...]

yellow blue 4-33 W eight of the T railer T ongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross V ehicle W eight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. And if you will tow a trailer , you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See “Loading Y our V ehicle” in the Index for more information about your vehicle’ s maximum load capacity . If you’re using a weight - carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer we[...]

yellow blue 4-34 Hitches It’ s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, lar ge trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: If you’ll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg), be sure to use a properly mounted, weight - distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size. This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you’re driving. W ill you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If you don’t seal [...]

yellow blue 4-35 Y our trailer brake system can tap into your vehicle’ s hydraulic brake system, except: Don’t tap into your vehicle’ s brake system if the trailer ’ s brake system will use more than 0.02 cubic inch (0.3 cc) of fluid from your vehicle’ s master cylinder . If it does, both braking systems won’t work well. Y ou could even lose your brakes. W ill the trailer parts take 3,000 psi (20 650 kPa) of pressure? If not, the trailer brake system must not be used with your vehicle. If everything checks out this far , then make the brake fluid tap at the port on the master cylinder that sends fluid to the rear brakes. But don’t use copper tubing for this. If you do, it will [...]

yellow blue 4-36 T owing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer . And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself. Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector , 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. T[...]

yellow blue 4-37 Making T urns NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Y our vehicle could be damaged. A void making very sharp turns while trailering. When you’re turning with a trailer , make wider turns than normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. A void jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance. T urn Signals When T owing a T railer When you tow a trailer , your vehicle has to have extra wiring (included in the optional trailering package). The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked[...]

yellow blue 4-38 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 don’t shift into P ARK (P) yet. 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake, and shift to P ARK (P). 5. Release the regular brakes. When Y ou Are Ready to Leave After[...]

yellow blue 4-39 T railer Wiring Harness If you have the optional trailering package, your vehicle will have an eight - wire harness, including the center high - mounted stoplamp battery feed wire. The harness is stored on the passenger ’ s side of the vehicle near the rear wheel well. This harness has a 30 amp battery feed wire and no connector , and should be wired by a qualified electrical technician. After choosing an aftermarket trailer mating connector pair , have the technician attach one connector to the eight - wire trailer harness and the other connector to the wiring harness on the trailer . Be sure the wiring harness on the trailer is taped or strapped to the trailer ’ s fram[...]

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5- yellow blue 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 - 7 T owing Y our V ehicle 5 - 8 Engine Overheating 5 - 10 Cooling System 5 - 18 Engine Fan Noise 5 - 18 If a T ire Goes Flat 5 - 19 Changing a Flat T ire 5 - 32 Compact Spare T ire 5 - 33 If Y ou’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow[...]

yellow blue 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. The hazard warning flasher button is located on top of the steering column. Press the button down to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Y our hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. T o turn off the flashers, press the button down again. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won’ t work. They also won’ t flash while you’re braking.[...]

yellow blue 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 may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. But please follow the numbered steps to do it safely . CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you. They contain gas that can explode or ignite. They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you don’t follow these steps exactly , some or all of these things can hurt you. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that w[...]

yellow blue 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. 3. T o avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure. Put an automatic transmission in P ARK (P). 4. T urn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets. T urn off all lamps that aren’t needed as well as radios. This will a[...]

yellow blue 5-5 6. 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 know . Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative ( - ) will go to a jump starting stud. Don’t connect positive (+) to negative ( - ) or you’ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly . Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery . 8. Don?[...]

yellow blue 5-6 9. 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. 10. The other end of the negative ( - ) cable does not go to the dead battery . It goes to a negative jump starting stud located near the battery . The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 1 1. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 12. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery . If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 13. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical s[...]

yellow blue 5-7 T owing Y our V ehicle CAUTION: T o help avoid serious personal injury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck. Always secur e the vehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towing it. Use only the correct hooks. NOTICE: Use the proper towing equipment to avoid damage to the bumper , fascia or fog lamp areas of the vehicle. W ith current trends in automotive styles and design, it is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle. Y our vehicle c[...]

yellow blue 5-8 Engine Overheating Y ou will find an engine coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’ s instrument panel. See “Gages” in the Index. If Steam Is Coming From Y our Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly , even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. W ait until there is no sign of steam or coolant befor e you open the hood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. Y ou or others could be badly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the [...]

yellow blue 5-9 NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty . 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 the Index. If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. If you have an air conditioner and it’ s on, turn it off. 2. T urn o[...]

yellow blue 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 Fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. The coolant level should be at the ADD mark. If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator , water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system.[...]

yellow blue 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 damage from running your engine without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty . NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX - COOL (silicate - free) coolant. If coolant other than DEX - COOL is added to the system, prematur e engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may r esult. In addition, the engine coolant w[...]

yellow blue 5-12 If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again. See if the engine cooling fan speed increases when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down. If it doesn’t, your vehicle needs service. T urn off the engine. 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 cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water , or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the pr op[...]

yellow blue 5-13 NOTICE: In cold weather , water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator , heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the pr oper coolant mixture. 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 can try . Y ou can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator , but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it.[...]

yellow blue 5-14 CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly . They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressur e cap -- ev en a li tt le -- they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressur e cap, is hot. W ait for the cooling system and radiator pressur e cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap.[...]

yellow blue 5-15 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 stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap.[...]

yellow blue 5-16 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 the ADD mark. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off.[...]

yellow blue 5-17 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 the filler neck. 8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this.[...]

yellow blue 5-18 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 fully engaged. This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise. Under heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing and/or high outside temperatures, the fan speed increases when the clutch engages. So you may hear an increase in fan noise. This is normal and should not be mistaken as the transmission slipping or making extra shifts. It is merely the cooling system functioning properly . The fan will slow down when additional cooling is not required and the clutch disengages. [...]

yellow blue 5-19 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 tire. T o help prevent the vehicle fr om moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly . 2. Put the shift lever in P ARK (P). 3. T urn off the engine. 4. Put the wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tir e farthest away from the one being changed. That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle, at the opposite end. The following ste[...]

yellow blue 5-20 Removing the Spare T ire and T ools The jacking equipment you’ll need is stored by your vehicle’ s rear doors, along the passenger ’ s side wall. 1. Remove your jack cover by pulling it away from the side wall and down to release the tabs securing the top of the cover . 2. Remove the wheel blocks by turning the top nut counterclockwise. 3. Remove the nut and washer , then pull the wheel blocks off the bolt. 4. Push down on the bolt and remove the hooked end from the slot. Slide the jack toward the front of the vehicle and lift it from the mounting. 5. Remove the extension and the ratchet from the pouch.[...]

yellow blue 5-21 Y our spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle. Y ou will use the ratchet and extension to lower the spare tire. The ratchet has an UP side. It also has a DOWN side. 6. Attach the ratchet, with the DOWN side facing you, to the extension. The extension has a socket end and a flat chisel end.[...]

yellow blue 5-22 7. Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper . Be sure the flat end connects into the hoist shaft. 8. T urn the ratchet counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. Keep turning the ratchet until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. 9. When the tire has been lowered, tilt the retainer plate at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from under the vehicle. NOTICE: T o help avoid vehicle damage, do not drive the vehicle before cable is r estored.[...]

yellow blue 5-23 The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), wheel blocks (B), extension (C) and ratchet (D). Removing the Wheel Covers Y ou will have to take off hub caps or wheel nut caps to reach your wheel nuts. Styled Steel Wheel Shown If you have a standard steel wheel, carefully pry along the edge of the hub cap until it comes off. Be careful, the rim edges may be sharp. Don’t try to remove the hub cap with your bare hands. If you have the styled steel wheel or aluminum wheel with plastic nut caps, loosen the plastic nut caps with the ratchet and socket. Make sure the DOWN side faces you. T o remove the hub cap from the aluminum wheel without plastic nut caps, fit the flat end[...]

yellow blue 5-24 Removing the Flat Tir e and Installing the Spare T ire 1. Before you start, block the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. Then put your spare tire near the flat tire. 2. W ith the DOWN side facing you, use the ratchet and socket to loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. 3. The jack has a bolt on the end. Attach the socket end of the extension to the jack bolt.[...]

yellow blue 5-25 4. Attach the ratchet to the extension with the UP side facing you. 5. T urn the ratchet clockwise. That will raise the jack lift head a little. 6. Position the jack under the vehicle.[...]

yellow blue 5-26 Front Position Rear Position[...]

yellow blue 5-27 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 personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location befor e raising the vehicle. 7. Raise the vehicle by turning the ratchet clockwise. Make sure the UP mark faces you. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit. 8. Remove all the wheel nuts and tak[...]

yellow blue 5-28 9. 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 attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency , you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wir e brush later , if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Y our wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 10.[...]

yellow blue 5-29 1 1. Lower the vehicle by turning the ratchet counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely . 12. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. T urn the ratchet clockwise with the UP mark facing you.[...]

yellow blue 5-30 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 sure to use the corr ect wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sur e to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewher e as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wr ench to 100 lb - ft (140 N·m). NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. T o avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the pr oper torque specification. 13. Remove the wheel blocks. NOTICE: Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact s[...]

yellow blue 5-31 3. Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper . T urn the ratchet clockwise until the tire is against the underside of the vehicle. Keep turning the ratchet until you feel at least two “clicks” when the tire is up all the way . Try to move the tire with your hands to make sure it is securely in place. The compact spare is for temporary use only . Replace the compact spare tire with a full - size tire as soon as you can. See “Compact Spare T ire” in the Index. See the storage instructions label to restore your compact spare properly . Return the jacking equipment to its proper location. 1. Jacking T ool Stor[...]

yellow blue 5-32 Compact Spare T ire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new , it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly . It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish your trip and have your full - size tire repaired or replaced where you want. Of course, it’ s best to replace your spare with a full - size tire as soon as you can. Y our spare will last longer and be[...]

yellow blue 5-33 If Y ou’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution. CAUTION: If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured. And, the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. When you’r e stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don’t spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on the speedometer . NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can[...]

yellow blue 5-34 ✍ NOTES[...]

6- yellow blue 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 - 3 Fuel 6 - 5 Filling Y our T ank 6 - 7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 6 - 8 Checking Things Under the Hood 6 - 1 1 Engine Oil 6 - 15 Engine Cover 6 - 19 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 6 - 20 Automatic T ransmission Fluid 6 - 24 All - Wheel Drive 6 - 25 Rear Axle 6 - 26 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 - 27 Thermostat 6 - 27 Engine Coolant 6 - 30 P[...]

yellow blue 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 ork If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. T o order the proper service manual, see “Service and Owner Publications” in the Index. Y our vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to do your o[...]

yellow blue 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. “English” and “metric” fasteners can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later br eak or fall off. Y ou could be hurt. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Y our V ehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer [...]

yellow blue 6-4 If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (indicated on the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and/or your vehicle may fail a smog - check test. (See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the Index.) If this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure[...]

yellow blue 6-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty . T o check on fuel availability , ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you’ll be driving. Y ou can also write us at the following address for advice. Just tell us where you’re going and give your V ehicle Identification Number (VIN). General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Osh[...]

yellow blue 6-6 The fuel cap is behind a hinged door on the driver ’ s side of your vehicle. While refueling, place the cap in the holder on the fuel filler door . T o remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it; if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right. 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 unscrew the cap all the way [...]

yellow blue 6-7 NOTICE: If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Y our dealer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not fit pr operly . This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and your fuel tank and emissions system may be damaged. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the Index. 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. CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTI[...]

yellow blue 6-8 Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber . Y ou or others could be burned. Be careful not to dr op or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine. Hood Release T o open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle on the lower driver ’ s side of the kick panel.[...]

yellow blue 6-9 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.[...]

yellow blue 6-10 When you open the hood, this is what you will see: A. W indshield W asher Fluid Fill Location B. Coolant Fill Location C. Oil Dipstick Location D. T ransmission Dipstick/Fill Location E. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter F . Engine Oil Fill Location G. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir H. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir I. Battery[...]

yellow blue 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 and close it firmly . Engine Oil It’ s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick is a yellow ring and is located near the center of the engine compartment. T urn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show the a[...]

yellow blue 6-12 Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way . Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. 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 oil level gets above the cross - hatched area that shows the pr oper operating range, your engine could be damaged. Be sure to fill it enough to put the level[...]

yellow blue 6-13 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol. If you change your own oil, be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container . If you have your oil changed for you, be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines. Y ou should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle, as shown in the following chart:[...]

yellow blue 6-14 As shown in the chart, SAE 5W - 30 is best for your vehicle. However , you can use SAE 10W - 30 if it’ s going to be 0 F ( - 18 C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity , or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W - 50. NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol. Failur e to use the recommended oil can r esult in engine damage not covered by your warranty . GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. If you are in an area where the temperature falls below - 20 F ( - 29 C), consider using either an SAE 5W - 30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0[...]

yellow blue 6-15 If none of them is true, use the long trip/highway maintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower . What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water , or a good hand cleaner . W ash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See the manufacturer ’ s warnings about the use a[...]

yellow blue 6-16 2. Remove the instrument panel extension by removing the two nuts that secure it in place. The nuts are located at the bottom of the extension on the driver ’ s and passenger ’ s side corners. 3. Remove the screws located near the top on each side of the extension. Grasp the extension from both sides and gently remove it.[...]

yellow blue 6-17 4. Disconnect the electrical connectors and set the extension aside. 5. Grasp the top of the heater duct and pull down gently to remove it.[...]

yellow blue 6-18 6. Remove the two bolts at the engine cover . The bolts are not supposed to come out of the cover , only from the front of the dash. When removing the cover , be careful not to damage the instrument panel or the trim. 7. Disconnect the AM radio ground strap. 8. Grasp the bottom of the cover and slide it rearward. Then, lift it up and out of the vehicle. If the seal does not release, use the pull strap on the driver ’ s side above the rear mount.[...]

yellow blue 6-19 Installing the Engine Cover 1. Lift the engine cover into the vehicle and slide it all the way forward. Make sure the rubber seal is over the latches. 2. Install the two bolts at the engine cover . 3. Put the heater duct over the engine cover studs. Push up on the duct gently until it snaps into place. 4. Reconnect the electrical connectors. 5. Install the engine cover extension by gently squeezing the sides and sliding it into place. Make sure all of the fastener clips engage and the extension fits properly in place. Replace and tighten the two screws. 6. Install the two nuts to secure the extension in place. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to de[...]

yellow blue 6-20 Make sure the fresh air hose is still attached after the filter change. CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air , it stops flame if the engine backfires. If it isn’t ther e, and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Don’t drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner/filter off. NOTICE: If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which will damage it. Always have the air cleaner/filter in place when you’re driving. Automatic T ransmission Fluid When to Check [...]

yellow blue 6-21 How to Check Because this operation can be a little dif ficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. NOTICE: T oo much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. T oo much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to get an accurate r eading if you check your transmission fluid. W ait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above 90 F (32 C). At high speed [...]

yellow blue 6-22 Checking T ransmission Fluid Cold A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off and is used only as a reference. Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50 F (10 C) or more. If it’ s colder than 50 F (10 C), you may have to idle the engine longer . Should the fluid level be low during a cold check, you must perform a hot check before adding fluid. This will give you a more accurate reading of the fluid level. Checking the Fluid Level Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. W ith the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in P ARK (P). W ith your foot on the brak[...]

yellow blue 6-23 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a cold check or in the HOT area or cross - hatched area for a hot check. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place. How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot. (A cold check is used only as a reference.) If the fluid level is low , add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the lev[...]

yellow blue 6-24 After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under “How to Check.” When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place. All - Wheel Drive If you have an all - wheel - drive vehicle, be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. However , they have two additional systems that need lubrication. T ransfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See “Periodic Maintenance Inspections” in the Index. How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll [...]

yellow blue 6-25 Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when [...]

yellow blue 6-26 What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Radiator Pressur e Cap NOTICE: Y our radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressur e - type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sur e the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. When you replace your radiator pressure cap, a GM cap is recommended.[...]

yellow blue 6-27 Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX - COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only DEX - COOL extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low . If you have a problem with engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index. A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water [...]

yellow blue 6-28 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 the pr oper coolant mixture will. Y our vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. W ith plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat warning. Y our engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable wate[...]

yellow blue 6-29 Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at ADD, or a little higher . When your engine is warm, the level should be up to FULL HOT , or a little higher . Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX - COOL coolant mixture at the coolant r ecovery tank. CAUTION: T urning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly . With the coolant r ecovery tank, you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator . Never turn the radiator pressur e cap -- even a little -- when the engine and radiator are hot. Add c[...]

yellow blue 6-30 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. How to Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. The level should be at the FULL COLD mark. If necessary , add only enough fluid to bring the level [...]

yellow blue 6-31 Windshield W asher Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer ’ s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing. Adding W asher Fluid Open the cap labeled W ASHER FLUID ONL Y . Add washer fluid until the tank is full. NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’ s instructions for adding water . Don’t mix water with ready - to - use washer fluid. W ater can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, wa[...]

yellow blue 6-32 Brakes Brake Fluid Y our brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled with DOT - 3 brake fluid. 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 brake lining wear . When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all. So, it isn’t a good idea to “top of f” your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add flu[...]

yellow blue 6-33 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. What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT - 3 brake fluid. Refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only . Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir . CAUTIO[...]

yellow blue 6-34 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 surfaces, the paint finish can be damaged. Be car eful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately . See “Appearance Care” in the Index. Brake W ear Y our vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built - in wear indicators that make a high - pitched warning sound when th[...]

yellow blue 6-35 Y our rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake linings inspected immediately . Also, the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing. When you have the front brake pads replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. See “Brake System Inspection” in Section 7 of this manual under Part C “Periodic Maintenance Inspections.” Brake Pedal T ravel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be [...]

yellow blue 6-36 V ehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative ( - ) cable from the battery . This will help keep your battery from running down. CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. Y ou can be badly hurt if you aren’t car eful. See “Jump Starting” in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods. Also, for your audio system, see “Theft - Deterrent Feature” in the Index. Bulb Replacement For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your GM dealer service d[...]

yellow blue 6-37 Headlamps Sealed Beam Lamps 1. Remove the four retainer screws and the retainer . 2. Pull the connector out and unplug the lamp. 3. Plug the new lamp into the connector . 4. Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the headlamp.[...]

yellow blue 6-38 Composite Headlamps 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the two screws from the sidemarker/turn signal lamp. 3. Completely remove the sidemarker/turn signal lamp by pulling out the assembly and disconnecting the sidemarker/turn signal lamp sockets from the lamp.[...]

yellow blue 6-39 4. Remove the screw located behind the corner reflector to remove the entire corner reflector . 5. Remove the remaining three screws; the first one from the corner reflector pocket and the two remaining from the composite assembly .[...]

yellow blue 6-40 6. Remove the composite assembly . 7. T urn the halogen bulb counterclockwise to remove from the assembly . 8. Install the new bulb into the composite assembly by turning it clockwise until it is completely tightened. 9. Replace the composite assembly by installing and tightening all of the screws previously removed. Front T urn Signal Lamps 1. Remove the two screws at the inside edge of the parking/turn signal lamp assembly . 2. Remove the lamp assembly . 3. Squeeze the tab on the side of the lamp socket while turning the socket counterclockwise. 4. Pull the socket out of the lamp assembly . 5. Pull the bulb from the socket. 6. Gently push the new bulb into the socket. 7. P[...]

yellow blue 6-41 T aillamps 1. Open the rear door . 2. Remove the two screws from behind the door . 3. Pull out the taillamp assembly so you can see the socket.[...]

yellow blue 6-42 4. Press the tab and turn the socket counterclockwise to remove the socket from the bezel. If the socket does not have a tab, turn the socket counterclockwise to remove the socket from the bezel. 5. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall the taillamp. Windshield W iper Blade Replacement W indshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking. See “W iper Blade Check” in Section 7 of this manual under Part B “Owner Checks and Services” for more information. T o replace your windshield wiper blade inserts, lift the wiper arm away from the windshield. Pinch the two tabs on the wiper arm and slide the insert out of the blade. Slide the ne[...]

yellow blue 6-43 Tire s Y our new vehicle comes with high - quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer . If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM W arranty booklet for details. CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tir es are danger ous. Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. Y ou could have an air - out and a serious accident. See “Loading Y our V ehicle” in the Index. CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The r esulting accident could cause serious injury . Check all tires frequently to maintain the r ecommended pr[...]

yellow blue 6-44 Inflation -- Tir e Pressur e The Certification/T ire label, which is on the rear edge of the driver ’ s door , 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 that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It’ s not. If your tires don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can get the following: T oo much flexing T oo much heat Tir e overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy . NOTICE: (Continued) NOTICE: (Continued) If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get the foll[...]

yellow blue 6-45 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 T ime for New Tires” and “Wheel Replacement” later in this section for more information. The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals. When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Don’t include the c[...]

yellow blue 6-46 When It’ s Time for New Tir es One way to tell when it’ s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. Y ou need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: Y ou can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire. Y ou can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’ s rubber . The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. The tire has a bump, bulge or split. The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. Buying New Tir es T o find [...]

yellow blue 6-47 CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose contr ol while driving. If you mix tires of differ ent sizes or types (radial and bias - belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly , and you could have a crash. Using tires of differ ent sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels. It’ s all right to drive with your compact spare, though. It was developed for use on your vehicle. CAUTION: If you use bias - ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly , causing a crash. Use only radial - ply tires with the wheels on you[...]

yellow blue 6-48 T readwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however , and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. T raction -- AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’ s ability to stop [...]

yellow blue 6-49 Wheel Alignment and Tir e Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. However , if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other , the alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced. Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air , replace i[...]

yellow blue 6-50 NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause pr oblems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tir e or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See “Changing a Flat T ire” in the Index for more information. Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. Y ou can’t know how it’ s been used or how far it’ s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause an accident. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel. T ire Chains NOTICE: If your vehicle has P235/65R15 size tires, don’t use tire chains. They can damage your [...]

yellow blue 6-51 NOTICE: (Continued) If you have other size tires, use tir e chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains that are the pr oper size for your tires. Install them on the r ear axle tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer’ s instructions. If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten them. If the contact continues, slow down until it stops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle. Appearance Care Remember , cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame i[...]

yellow blue 6-52 Cleaning the Inside of Y our V ehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. W ipe vinyl, leather, plastic and painted surfaces with a clean, damp cloth. Cleaning of Fabric and Carpet Y our dealer has two cleaners, Multi - Purpose Interior Cleaner and Capture Non - Solvent Dry Spot and Soil Remover for cleaning fabric and carpet. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. Y ou can get GM - approved cleaning products from your dealer . (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) 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 a[...]

yellow blue 6-53 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a water/baking soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water . 4. Let dry . Stains caused by candy , ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 2. First, clean with cool water and allow to dry completely . 3. If a stain remains, follow instructions for Multi - Purpose Interior Cleaner . Fabric Protection Y our vehicle has upholstery and carpet fabric that has been treated with Scotchgard Fabric Protector , a 3M product. It protects fabrics by repelling oil and water , which are the carriers [...]

yellow blue 6-54 Cleaning the T op of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish. 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 soa[...]

yellow blue 6-55 Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance. Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full - strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water . Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that look worn. W eatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer , seal better , and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.) Cleaning the Outside of Y our V ehicle The paint finish on[...]

yellow blue 6-56 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 - approved cleaning products from your dealer . (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) Y our vehicle has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non - abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish. NOTICE: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clear coat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting ag[...]

yellow blue 6-57 Cleaning Ti res T o clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner . NOTICE: When applying a tire dr essing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle. Petroleum - based pr oducts may damage the paint finish and tires. Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti - corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. 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 int[...]

yellow blue 6-58 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 brass 1050174 16 oz. (0.473 L) White Sidewall T ire Cleaner Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls 1050214 32 oz. (0.946 L) V inyl Cleaner Cleans vinyl tops, upholstery and convertible tops 1050427 23 oz. (0.680 L) Glass Cleaner Removes dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints 1052918** 8 oz. (0.237 L) Armor All Protectant Protects leathe[...]

yellow blue 6-59 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 certificates of title and registration. Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. Service Parts Identification Label Y ou’ll find this label on the inside of the rear edge of the passenger ’ s door . It’ s very helpful if yo[...]

yellow blue 6-60 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 vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see “Servicing Y our Air Bag - Equipped V ehicle” in the Index. Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the lamp switch. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remai[...]

yellow blue 6-61 Fuses and Circuit Br eakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver - colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. Spare fuses and a fuse puller are located in the underhood electrical center . Y ou can remove fuses with the fuse puller . Remember to replace any of the spare fuses you use, so you will have some if you ever need them again. If you ever have a problem on the[...]

yellow blue 6-62 Fuse/Cir cuit Breaker Usage 1 Stop/Turn/Hazard Lamps, CHMSL, Chime Module 2 Heated Mirror (Not Used) 3 Courtesy Lamps, Power Outside Mirrors, Glove Box Lamp, Dome Reading Lamps, V anity Mirror Lamps Fuse/Circuit Breaker Usage 4 DRL Relay , DRL Module, Chime Headlamp Switch, Keyless Entry , Cluster , Overhead Console, Interior Lamps Module 5 Rear Defogger 6 Cruise Module, Cruise Control Switch, Electrochromic Mirror 7 Power Outlets, DLC, Subwoofer Amplifier 8 Starter Enable Relay 9 License Plate Lamp, T aillamps, Parking Lamps, Ashtray Lamp, Panel Lights, T railer T aillamps, Front and Rear Sidemarker Lamps, Door Switch Illumination, Headlamp Switch Illumination, Rear Seat Au[...]

yellow blue 6-63 Fuse/Cir cuit Breaker Usage 12 L, M1, M2 Blower Motor , Rear A/C Relay Coil, Front Cont. T emp. Door Motor, HI Blower Relay , Defogger Timer Coil 13 Cigarette Lighter , Door Lock Switches, Dutch Door Release Module 14 Cluster Illum, HV AC Controls, Chime Module, Radio Illumination, Rear Heat Switch Illumination, Rear W iper/W asher Switch Illumination, Rear Liftgate Switch Illumination, Remote Cassette Illumination, O/H Console 15 DRL Lamps 16 Front T urn Signals, Rear Turn Signals, T railer T urn Signals, Back - up Lamps, BTSI Solenoid 17 Radio: A TC (Standby), 2000 Series (Main Feed), Rear Seat Audio Controls Fuse/Cir cuit Breaker Usage 18 VCM - Ign 3, VCM - Brake, 4W AL, [...]

yellow blue 6-64 Underhood Electrical Center The underhood electrical center is located toward the rear of the engine compartment on the driver ’ s side. Lift the hood and open the cover to gain access to this fuse block. Feed Usage AUX B Upfitter Battery Feed AUX A Upfitter Accessory Feed Relay A/C Relay (Rear Heat and A/C) Upfitter - ACCY Relay Starter Enable Relay A/C Enable Relay Fuel Pump Relay[...]

yellow blue 6-65 Fuse/Cir cuit Breaker Usage UPFITTER - BA TT Upfitter Battery Power Stud, T railer Wiring Harness UPFITTER - ACCY Upfitter Accessory Relay Spare Not used Fuse Puller* Spare Not used Spare Not used ECM - 1B Fuel Pump Relay and Motor , VCM, Oil Pressure Switch/Sender HORN Horn Relay and Horn A/C COMP A/C Enable Relay and Compressor A TC Active T ransfer Case - L V an ENG - I Oxygen Sensors, Camshaft Position Sensor , Mass Air Flow Sensor , Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid, Linear EGR V alve Solenoid, VCM EGR HI IGN - E A/C Enable Relay Coil Fuse/Circuit Breaker Usage ECM - I Fuel Injectors 1 - 6, Crankshaft Position Sensor , VCM, Coil Driver Module (EST) LIGHTING P[...]

yellow blue 6-66 Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamps Quantity T rade No. Halogen Headlamps - Sealed Beam 2 H6054 Halogen Headlamps - Composite 2 9006 (Low - Beam) Halogen Headlamps - Composite 2 9005 (High - Beam) Parking, T urn Signal Lamps 2 3157NA Rear , Stoplamps 2 2057 Sidemarker Lamps 4 194 Back - up Lamps 2 1 156[...]

yellow blue 6-67 Capacities and Specifications All capacities are approximate. English and metric conversions are given. Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for more information. Engine Specifications Engine “VOR TEC” 4300 V6 CSFI* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RPO L35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Firing Order 1 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Horsepower 190 at 4,400 rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thermostat Specification 195 F (91 C) . . . . . . . . . . . *Central Sequential Fuel Injection Wheel Nut T orque Base or Optional Wheel 100 lb - ft (140 N·m) . . . . . . . T ire P[...]

yellow blue 6-68 Front Axle Capacity Front Axle 2.6 pint (1.2 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Axle Capacity Standard Rear Axle 3.5 pint (1.7 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Locking Rear Axle 3.5 pint (1.7 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you’re not sure, ask your dealer . Refrigerant should be added only by a qualified A/C technician. Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity T ype System Quantity* R - 134a C - 60** 2.0 lbs. (0.91 kg) R - 134a C - 69*** 3.0 lbs. (1.36 kg) *All quantities a[...]

yellow blue 6-69 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available at the time of printing, and are subject to change. If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was built, or if you have any questions, please contact your GM truck dealer . Engine Oil Filter AC T ype PF52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Cleaner AC T ype A1 163C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Positive Crankcase V entilation (PCV) V alve AC T ype CV769C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spark Plugs AC T ype 41 - 932 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spark Plug Gap 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) . [...]

yellow blue 6-70 ✍ NOTES[...]

7- yellow blue 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 - 5 Short T rip/City Definition 7 - 5 Short T rip/City Intervals 7 - 6 Long T rip/Highway Definition 7 - 7 Long T rip/Highway Intervals 7 - 8 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7 - 29 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7 - 41 Part B: Owner Checks and Services 7 - 45 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 - 47 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 - 49 Part E: Maintenance Record[...]

yellow blue 7-2 Have you pur chased the GM Protection 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 Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle. T o help protect our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your vehic[...]

yellow blue 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 qualified service center do these jobs. CAUTION: Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be seriously injured. Do your own maintenance work only if you have the requir ed know - how and the proper tools and equipment for the job. If you have any doubt, have a qualified technician do th[...]

yellow blue 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 may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to do errands or in many other ways. Because of all the different ways people use their vehicles, maintenance needs vary . Y ou may need more frequent checks and replacements. So please read the following and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to [...]

Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 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 driving in stop - and - go traffic). Most trips are through dusty areas. Y ou frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle. If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application. One of the r easons you should follow this schedule if you operate your vehicle under any of these condition[...]

Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-6 Short T rip/City Intervals 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, whichever occurs first). These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Be sur e to follow the complete scheduled maintenance on the following pages. Long T rip/Highway Definition Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the conditions from the Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance is true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off pa[...]

Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 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). Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter Replacement. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Front Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only) (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic T ransmission Service (normal conditions). Long T rip/Highway Intervals Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine A[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 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” and “Periodic Maintenance Inspections” following. Footnotes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’ s useful life. W e, howev[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 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 joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 6,000 Miles (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 cons[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-10 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) (Continued) 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 joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 12,000 Miles (20 000 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 joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) Rotate tires. See “[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-1 1 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary . An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) For T wo - Wheel - Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traf fic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher . – In hil[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-12 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) (Continued) 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 joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 21,000 Miles (35 000 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[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-13 Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 27,000 Miles (45 000 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 joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassi[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-14 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) Replace fuel filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) Replace air cleaner filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traf fic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher . – In hilly or mountainous terrain. – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km). Rot[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-15 Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) 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 #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 39,000 M[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-16 42,000 Miles (70 000 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 joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassi[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-17 – In heavy city traf fic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher . – In hilly or mountainous terrain. – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km). Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary . An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate cha[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-18 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 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 fluid and filter . 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 joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-19 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 joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 60,000 Miles (100 000 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[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-20 60,000 Miles (100 000 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). Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Contr ol Service. Replace fuel filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) Replace air cleaner filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Contr ol Service. (Se[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-21 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 joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 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 joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” i[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-22 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 joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chas[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-23 – 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). Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary . An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An E[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-24 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 joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 84,000 Miles (140 000 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. Chec[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-25 Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 90,000 Miles (150 000 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 joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) For T wo - Wheel - Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Change automa[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-26 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) Replace fuel filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) Replace air cleaner filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 93,000 Miles (155 000 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 joints and axle seals for leakin[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-27 Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 99,000 Miles (165 000 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 joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 100,000[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-28 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued) 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 fluid and filter . Inspect Positive Crankcase V entilation (PCV) valve. An Emission Contr ol Service. 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator , condenser , pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Contr ol Service. ACT[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-29 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” and “Periodic Maintenance Inspections” following. Footnotes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’ s useful life. W e, ho[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-30 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 joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate ch[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-31 – 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 rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 22,500 Miles (37 500 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 neede[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-32 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) For T wo - Wheel - Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traf fic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher . – In hilly or mountai[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-33 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 velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate c[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-34 45,000 Miles (75 000 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). Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter .[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-35 Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 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 velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) For T wo - Wheel - Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Chang[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-36 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Contr ol Service. Replace fuel filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) Replace air cleaner filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) 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 yellow blue 7-37 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 velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traf fic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher . – In hilly or mountainous terrain. – When doing frequent tra[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-38 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 velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-39 – 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 fuel filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) Replace air cleaner filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission C[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-40 100,000 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 fluid and filter . Inspect Positive Crankcase V entilation (PCV) valve. An Emission Contr ol Service. 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator , condenser , pressu[...]

yellow blue 7-41 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, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D. At Each Fuel Fill It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these under hood checks at each fuel fill. Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary . See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further details. Engine Coolant[...]

yellow blue 7-42 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 torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windsh[...]

yellow blue 7-43 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 (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake. NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. T ry to start the engine in each gear . The starter should work only in P ARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service. Brake - T ransmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check CAUTION: [...]

yellow blue 7-44 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. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in P ARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK. Parking Brake and Automatic T ransmission P ARK (P) Mechanism Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. Y ou or others could be injured and pr operty could be damaged. Make sure ther e is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be r eady to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Ke[...]

yellow blue 7-45 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 repairs ar e completed at once. Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in a service manual. See “Service and Owner Publications” in the Index. Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the pow[...]

yellow blue 7-46 Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear . Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. Drive Axle Service Check rear/front axle fluid level and add as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. T ransfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary . Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation. Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect b[...]

yellow blue 7-47 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 viscosity for your vehicle’ s engine, see “Engine Oil” in the Index. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only GM Goodwrench DEX - COOL or Havoline DEX - COOL Coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index. Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 1 1 Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 12377967 or equivalent DOT -[...]

yellow blue 7-48 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Front Wheel Bearings Wheel Bearing Lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category GC or GC - LB (GM Part No. 1051344 or equivalent). Front and Rear Axle (Standard Differential) SAE 80W - 90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271 or equivalent). Rear Axle (Locking Differential) SAE 80W - 90 Axle Lubricant; use only GM Part No. 1052271. Do not add friction modifier . Automatic T ransfer Case Automatic T ransfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 12378396). USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Hood Latch Assembly , Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # [...]

yellow blue 7-49 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 retain all maintenance receipts. Y our owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them. Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED[...]

yellow blue 7-50 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED[...]

8- yellow blue 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 Offices 8 - 5 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8 - 6 Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program 8 - 7 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 - 8 Courtesy T ransportation 8 - 9 W arranty Information 8 - 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 8 - 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 8 - 1 1 Reporting [...]

yellow blue 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, misunderstandings can occur . If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, the following steps should be taken: STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management. Normally , concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager , contact the[...]

yellow blue 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 1-800-263-7854 (French). W e encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: V ehicle Identification Number (This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the top left of the instr[...]

yellow blue 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 are required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing any court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days. If you do not agree with the decision given in your case, you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you. Y ou may contact the BBB using the toll - free telephone number or write them at the following address: BBB Auto Li[...]

yellow blue 8-5 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 or T ex t T el ephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 All Overseas Locations GMODC - Customer Communication Centre 169-007 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 T elephone: 905-644-41 12 Fax: 905-644-4866 Caribbean Numbers 1-800-496-9992 (English) Puerto Rico 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Puerto Rico 1-800-751-4135 (English) Dominican Republic 1-800-751-4136 (Spanish) Dominican Republic 1-800-496-9994 U.S. V irgin Islands 1-800-389-0009 Bahamas 1-800-534-0122 Ber[...]

yellow blue 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 1999 Chevrolet, membership in Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day , 365 days a year, by calling 1 - 800 - CHEV -USA (243 - 8872). This toll-free number will provide you over - the - phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems. If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone, our advisors have access to a nationwide network of dealer recommended service providers. Roadside membership is free; however s[...]

yellow blue 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 1999 Chevrolet passenger cars and light duty trucks. (Please see your selling dealer for details.) Note: Courtesy Car e is available to retail and retail lease customers operating 1999 and newer Chevrolet vehicles for a period of 3 years/36,000 miles (60 000 km), whichever occurs first. All Courtesy Car e services must be pre - arranged by Chevrolet Roadside or dealer service management. Basic Car e and Courtesy Care are not part of o[...]

yellow blue 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 customers in conjunction with the Bumper to Bumper coverage provided by the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required. This will reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs. Plan Ahead When Possible When your vehicle requires warranty service, you should contac[...]

yellow blue 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 agreement and meet state, local and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. Y ou are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair .[...]

yellow blue 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 an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However , NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or General Motors. T o contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll - free at 1 - 800 - 424 - 9393 (or[...]

yellow blue 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 7047 T roy , MI 48007 - 7047 In Canada, please call us at 1 - 800 - 263 - 3777 (English) or 1 - 800 - 263 - 7854 (French). Or , write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals, owner ’ s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase [...]

yellow blue 8-12 CURRENT PUBLICA TIONS FOR 1999 CHEVROLET SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body , etc. RET AIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REP AIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for the 1999 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. RET AIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and servic[...]

yellow blue 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-stocking fee may be applied against the original order . ORDER TOLL FREE (NOTE: For Credit Card Holders Only) 1-800-551-4123 (Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST) F AX Orders Only 1-313-865-5927 Service Manual NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipmen[...]

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9- yellow blue 9-1 Section 9 Index A ccessory Power Outlet 2 - 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Add - On Equipment 4 - 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Bag 1 - 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding Equipment 1 - 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How Does it Restrain 1 - 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How it W orks 1 - 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Location 1 - 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Readiness Light 1 - 28, 2 - 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

yellow blue 9-2 Brake Adjustment 6 - 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fluid 6 - 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Cylinder 6 - 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parking 2 - 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pedal T ravel 6 - 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing System Parts 6 - 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System W arning Light 2 - 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T railer 4 - 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

yellow blue 9-3 Clock, Setting the 3 - 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Comfort Controls 3 - 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Compact Disc Care 3 - 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Compact Disc Player 3 - 18, 3 - 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Compact Spare T ire 5 - 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control of a V ehicle 4 - 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Convenience Net 2 - 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Convex Outside Mirror 2 - 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coola[...]

yellow blue 9-4 E lectrical Equipment, Adding 2 - 18, 3 - 29, 6 - 60 . . . . . . . . . . Electrical System 6 - 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine 6 - 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Cleaner/Filter 6 - 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coolant 6 - 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coolant Heater 2 - 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coolant Level Check 7 - 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cooling System Capacity 6 - 67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover 6 - 15 . . . [...]

yellow blue 9-5 G ages Engine Coolant T emperature 2 - 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Oil Pressure 2 - 66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel 2 - 69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Speedometer 2 - 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V oltmeter 2 - 61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garage Door Opener 2 - 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GA WR 4 - 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gear Positions, Automatic T ransmission 2 - 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glove Box 2 [...]

yellow blue 9-6 K ey Lock Cylinders Service 7 - 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keyless Entry System 2 - 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keys 2 - 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L abels Certification/Tire 4 - 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service Parts Identification 6 - 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T ire - Loading Information 4 - 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V ehicle Identification Number 6 - 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lamps Dome 2 - 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exterior 2[...]

yellow blue 9-7 Manual Lumbar Support 1 - 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Methanol 6 - 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mirrors 2 - 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Convex Outside 2 - 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Day/Night Rearview 2 - 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outside 2 - 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V isor V anity 2 - 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MMT 6 - 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

yellow blue 9-8 R adiator 5 - 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radiator Pressure Cap 6 - 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radio Reception 3 - 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radios 3 - 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rain, Driving In 4 - 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ratchet, Wheel 5 - 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reading Lamps 2 - 39, 2 - 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Air Conditioning System 3 - 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

yellow blue 9-9 How to W ear Properly 1 - 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Incorrect Usage 1 - 20, 1 - 60, 1 - 61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lap Belt 1 - 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lap - Shoulder 1 - 17 1 - 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larger Children 1 - 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Questions and Answers 1 - 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1 - 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Seat Passengers 1 - 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reminder Light 1 - 13, 2 - 60 . . . . . . . . [...]

yellow blue 9-10 Shifting 2 - 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Into Park (P) 2 - 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Out of Park (P) 2 - 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 - 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Skidding 4 - 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sound Equipment, Adding 3 - 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spare T ire, Compact 5 - 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications and Capacities 6 - 67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

yellow blue 9-1 1 T emperature 6 - 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T raction 6 - 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T readwear 6 - 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Uniform Quality Grading 6 - 47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W ear Indicators 6 - 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wheel Replacement 6 - 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When It’ s T ime for New 6 - 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T op Strap 1 - 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T orque[...]

yellow blue 9-12 W arning Devices 5 - 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W arning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2 - 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W arranty Information 8 - 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W asher Fluid, W indshield 6 - 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W ashing Y our V ehicle 6 - 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W eatherstrip Lubrication 7 - 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W eatherstrips 6 - 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wheel Alignment 6 - 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ratche[...]