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i 2002 Chevrolet Express Owner ’ s Manual Litho in U.S.A. Copyright General Motors Corporation 2001 Part Number C2214 A First Edition All Rights Reserved[...]

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

iii How to Use this Manual Many people read their owne r ’ 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 quickl y . 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 the warning. CAUTION: These mean the r e is something that could hurt you or other people. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or re[...]

iv 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 labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. V ehicle Symbols Y our vehicle may be equipped with components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Sym[...]

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vi Model Reference This manual covers these models: Passenger V an Cargo V an Cab and Chassis[...]

1- 1-1 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly . Y ou can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1 - 2 Seats and Seat Controls 1 - 10 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone 1 - 15 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers 1 - 16 How to W ear Safety Belts Properly 1 - 16 Driver Position 1 - 24 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 - 25 Right Front Passenger Position 1 - 25 Air Bag System 1 - 34 Rear Seat Passengers 1 - 36 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 1 - 39 Center Passenger Position 1 - 40 Chil[...]

1-2 Seats and Seat Controls This part tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, take them out and put them back in. It also tells you about reclining front seatbacks. Manual Front Seats The bucket seats can be adjusted forward or rearward with the lever located at the front of the seat. T o adjust the seat, pull the lever up to release the seat bottom. Slide the seat to where you want it and then release the lever . Try to move the seat with your body , to make sure the seat is locked into place. 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 [...]

1-3 Power Seat (Option) If your vehicle has a power seat on the driver ’ s or passenger ’ s side, you can adjust it with these controls located at the front center of the seat cushion. T o raise or lower the seat, move the center knob up or down. T o move the seat forward or rearward, move the center knob toward the right or left. T o raise or lower the front of the seat cushion, move the right lever up or down. T o raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion, move the left lever up or down. Reclining Seatbacks T o adjust the seatback, lift the front of the lever , which is located on the inboard side of the seat cushion. Move the seatback with your body and release the lever to lock the[...]

1-4 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 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 seatb[...]

1-5 Rear Seats Getting Into the Rear Seats T o make it easier for passengers to get into the rear seats, use the fastener spot on the headliner and safety belt sleeve. These will keep the safety belts out of the way while people get into the rear seats. Removing the Rear Seat 1. Disconnect the quick release latch plates for the lap shoulder belts on the bench seat to be removed. T o do this, press the tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt buckle while pulling up on the safety belt.[...]

1-6 2. Locate the blue or yellow handle on the inboard side of the seat. If the vehicle has floor mats, the pins will be located under a flap that has been cut into the mat. 3. T urn the handle up. 4. Once the blue or yellow handle is turned up, pull the handle to remove the locking pin. If the vehicle has floor mats, the pins will be located under a flap that has been cut into the mat.[...]

1-7 5. Stow the locking pin on the rear of the seat base in the hole that is provided. 6. Repeat this procedure for the pin on the other seat base. 7. Pull the seat rearward about two inches (5 cm) and then lift the seat from the floor rails. 8. Remove the seat from the vehicle. 9. For the first rear seat, stow the safety belt latch by attaching the fastener strip on the safety belt latch to the trim just inside the side door . There is also a fastener strip provided for stowing the safety belt latch for a four - passenger bench seat, if equipped.[...]

1-8 For the remaining rear seats, stow the safety belt latch plate on the clip at the window trim. Replacing the Rear Seats 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. CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly r outed, not properly attached, or twisted won’t pr ovide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts are pr operly routed and attached, and are not twisted.[...]

1-9 1. Position the seat into the open slots in both rails. Push the seat forward in the rail, hooking both seat bases onto the pins inside of the rails. 2. T o install the locking pins at the rear of the seat base, locate the hole in the rail for the pin. It is found on the inboard side of the seat. If the vehicle has floor mats, pull the flap that has been cut into the mat. 3. Remove the pin from its stowed position on the seat base. 4. Insert the blue or yellow locking pin into the seat base. Possible slight seat pushing may be needed to line up the pin with the base. Remember , each pin has its own side. The yellow pin must be installed on the passenger ’ s side and the blue pin on the[...]

1-10 5. T urn the blue or yellow handle down until it is in the retaining clip. 6. If the vehicle has a floor mat, put the flap back to its original position 7. Repeat this procedure for the other seat base. 8. Connect the quick - release latch plates for the lap - shoulder belts by inserting the latch plates into the buckles attached at the outboard positions of the bench seat. Do not twist the belt. 9. Check that both locking pins are locked into place before operating the vehicle. 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. CA[...]

1-1 1 CAUTION: It is extremely danger ous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas ar e more likely to be seriously injur ed or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly . 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[...]

1-12 Why Safety Belts W ork When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. T ake the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’ s just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it.[...]

1-13 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...[...]

1-14 or the instrument panel ... 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.[...]

1-15 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 bags, why should I have to wear safety belts? A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts -- not instead of them. Every air bag sys[...]

1-16 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 children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see the part of this manual called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’ s protection. First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. W e’ll start with the driver position. Driver Position This part describes the driver ’ s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap - shoulder belt. Here’ s how to wear it properly . 1. Close and lock the door . 2. Adjust the seat [...]

1-17 5. T o make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt 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.[...]

1-18 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 .[...]

1-19 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way . CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury . The shoulder belt should fit against your body .[...]

1-20 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.[...]

1-21 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.[...]

1-22 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 injure internal organs like your liver or spleen.[...]

1-23 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body . CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact for ces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly , or ask your dealer to fix it.[...]

1-24 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 .[...]

1-25 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 shoulder portion of the belt out all the way , you will engage the child restraint locking feature. If this happens, just let the [...]

1-26 If it says AIR BAG on the middle part of the steering wheel and AIR BAG on the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger ’ s seat, your vehicle has two air bags -- one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger . If it says AIR BAG on the middle part of the steering wheel but it doesn’t say AIR BAG on the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger ’ s seat, your vehicle has an air bag for the driver only . If it says AIR BAG on the middle part of the steering wheel, but there is no right front passenger seat, your vehicle has an air bag for the driver only . If it doesn’t say AIR BAG on the middle part of the steering wheel,[...]

1-27 Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system: CAUTION: Y ou can be severely injured 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 designed to work with safety belts, but don’t replace them. Air bags are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the fr ont of your vehicle hits something. They ar en’t designed to inflate at all in rollover , rear or low - speed frontal crashes, or in many side crashes. And, for some unrestrained occupants, air bags may pr ovide [...]

1-28 If your vehicle has an air bag for the right front passenger , please read this: CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap - shoulder belts offer 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 protection that a child r estraint system can provide. Always secur e children properly in your vehicle. T o read how , see the part of this manual called “Children.” United States Canada There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, whic[...]

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.[...]

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 causing severe injury or even death. 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. 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.” If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t move or deform,[...]

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 evenly over th[...]

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. The module also records speed, engine rpm, brake and [...]

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 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 are close to an air bag when it inflates. A void wires wrapped with [...]

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 The positions next to the windows 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. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latc[...]

1-35 When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way , it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 3. T o make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. 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 wo[...]

1-36 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 older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seats. T o provide ad[...]

1-37 1. Locate the guide 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.[...]

1-38 3. Be sure the elastic cord is not wrapped around the retainer pin as this decreases the length. 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 of the guides.[...]

1-39 Center Passenger Position 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.[...]

1-40 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! This includes infants and all other children. 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 and in every Canadian province[...]

1-41 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 - lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 - lb. (1 10 kg) force on a person’ s arms. A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint.[...]

1-42 CAUTION: Children who ar e up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap - shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young childr en and infants. Neither the vehicle’ s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them. Y oung children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can pr ovide. Q: What are the differ ent types of add - on child restraints? A: Add - on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’ s owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the c[...]

1-43 CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’ s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’ s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child’ s abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body ar ea that’ s unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. Y oung children always should be secur ed in appr opriate child restraints. Infants and Y oung Children (Cargo V ans with Passenger Air Bags) CAUTION: Children who ar e up against, or very close to, any air bag wh[...]

1-44 CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant’ s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body . In a crash, an infant in a rear - facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant’s body , the back and shoulders. Infants always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints. However , infants, who should be restrained in a rea r - facing child restraint, cannot ride safely in this vehicle. CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the sa[...]

1-45 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. 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.[...]

1-46 Restraint Systems for Children An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. Make sure that the infant’ s head rests toward the center of the vehicle. A rear - facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.[...]

1-47 A forward - facing child seat (C - E) provides restraint for the child’ s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T - shaped or shelf - like shields. A booster seat (F - G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’ s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner , and some high - back booster seats have a five - point harness. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window .[...]

1-48 Q: How do child restraints work? A: A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built - in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add - on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’ s owner . For many years, add - on child restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle. T o help reduce the chance of injury , the child also has to be secured within the restraint. The vehicle’ s belt system secures the add - on child restraint in the vehicle, and the add - on child restraint’ s harness system holds the child in place within the restraint[...]

1-49 Where to Put the Restraint (Except Cargo V ans and Cab and Chassis Models) Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. General Motors, therefore, recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear - facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward - facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat. If your vehicle has a front passenger air bag, never put a rear - facing child restraint in the front passenger seat. Here’ s why: CAUTION: A child in a rear - facing child restraint can be seriously injur ed or killed if the right front passenger’ s air bag inflate[...]

1-50 Where to Put the Restraint (Cargo V ans and Cab and Chassis Models) The child restraint must be secured properly in the passenger seat. If your vehicle has a passenger air bag, 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. 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 an uns[...]

1-51 In Canada, the law requires that forward - facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the United States, some child restraints also have a top strap. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor points. Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. CAUTION: Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint. Attaching mor e than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured if thi[...]

1-52 If your vehicle is a cargo van, the anchor for a top strap is located at the rear of the seat cushion on the right front passenger ’ s seat. Cargo V an Models If your vehicle is a passenger van with rear seats, an anchor bracket for a top strap is located at the rear of the seat cushion for each three - passenger rear bench seat. Don’t use a child restraint with a top strap in the right front passenger ’ s position, or in any four - passenger rear bench seat. Passenger V an 3 - Passenger Rear Seats Anchor the top strap to this bracket. For the left outboard seating position, use anchor point (A). For the right outboard seating position, use anchor point (B). For a center seating p[...]

1-53 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 . If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’ s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.[...]

1-54 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. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.[...]

1-55 5. T o tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward - facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you 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 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 .[...]

1-56 Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position 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 .[...]

1-57 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 .[...]

1-58 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position If your 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. 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 r ear seat. If your vehicle is a cargo van with a right front passenger air bag, do not use a rear - facing child restraint in this vehicle. If a forward - facing child restraint is suitab[...]

1-59 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. If 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 [...]

1-60 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. T o tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. Y ou may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in 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 .[...]

1-61 Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’ s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap - shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: If possible, an older child should wear a lap - shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs. It should never be worn over the abdomen, which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash. A[...]

1-62 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two childr en are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spr ead the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. Q: What if a child is wearing a lap - shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder 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 Safety Belt Co[...]

1-63 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.[...]

1-64 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 and anchora[...]

2- 2-1 Section 2 Featur es and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem. 2 - 2 W indows 2 - 4 Keys 2 - 6 Door Locks 2 - 8 Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) 2 - 16 Rear Doors 2 - 18 Theft 2 - 19 Passlock 2 - 20 New V ehicle “Break - In” 2 - 20 Ignition Positions 2 - 21 Starting Y our Gasoline Engine 2 - 23 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 2 - 24 Automatic T ransmission Operation 2 - 27 Parking Brake 2 - 28 Shifting Into P ARK (P) 2 - 30[...]

2-2 Windows CAUTION: Leaving childr en in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be over come by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat str oke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather . Manual Windows T o operate your manual windows, turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your side door windows.[...]

2-3 Power Windows (Option) If you have power windows, the controls are located on each of the side doors. The driver ’ s door has a switch for the passenger window as well. Y our power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to RUN or ACCESSOR Y . Press the rear of the switch with the power window symbol on it to lower the window . Press the front of the switch with the power window symbol on it to raise the window . The driver ’ s window switch also has an express - down feature that allows the window to be lowered without holding the switch. Press and hold the side of the window switch marked AUTO for one second to activate the express - down mode. The express - down mode c[...]

2-4 Swing-Out Windows Side Swing - Out Window T o open the side door swing - out windows, pull up on the latch at the edge of the window . Swing the window out and push down on the latch to lock the window into place. T o close the window , pull the latch toward you and push down on the latch to lock it. Y our vehicle also has rear swing out windows. See ”Rear Doors” in the index. Keys CAUTION: Leaving childr en in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many r easons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.[...]

2-5 Y our vehicle has one double - sided key for the ignition and all door locks. If you ever lose your key , your dealer will be able to assist you with obtaining a new one. 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 key inside. Y ou may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have an extra key .[...]

2-6 Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle won’t open it. Y ou increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive. Y oung children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extr eme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat str oke. Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Lo[...]

2-7 Power Door Locks (Option) Press the bottom side of the power door lock switch to lock all the doors at once. Press the top side of the power door lock switch to unlock all the doors at once. When a door is locked, the inside door handle will not work. Rear Door Security Lock Security locks are located on the passenger side rear door , the side sliding door or the front portion of the 60/40 side swing - out door . W ith this feature, you can lock these doors so they can’t be opened from the inside by passengers. Rear Cargo Door Move the lever down to engage the security feature. Move the lever up to return the door locks to normal operation.[...]

2-8 Move the button to the left to engage the security feature. Move the button to the right to return the door locks to normal operation. 60/40 Swing - Out Side Door Move the button up to engage the security feature. Move the button down to return the door locks to normal operation. Side Sliding Door Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Y our keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15[...]

2-9 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 the distance. Y ou may be too far from your vehicle. Y ou may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather . Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. T ake a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher , and try again. Check to determine if battery replacement or transmitter resynchron[...]

2-10 Matching T ransmitter(s) to Y our V ehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer . Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer . When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter , the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it. Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmit[...]

2-1 1 3. Align the covers and snap them together . 4. Check the operation of the transmitter . If the transmitter does not work after battery replacement, it may need to be resynchronized to your vehicle. See “resynchronization” following. 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 if it has been sent previously . This prevents 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 but[...]

2-12 Sliding Side Door (Option) T o open the sliding side door from outside, pull the handle toward the rear of the vehicle. Then, slide the door open. T o close the sliding side door from outside, use the outside door handle to slide the door toward the front of the vehicle. When the door slides closed completely , it will be flush with the side of the body .[...]

2-13 T o open the sliding door from inside, turn the handle upward and toward the rear of the vehicle. Then, slide the door toward the rear of the vehicle to open it. T o close the sliding door from inside, grasp the inside handle and slide the door toward the front of the vehicle to a closed position. Make sure the door is completely closed before driving away .[...]

2-14 60/40 Swing - Out Side Door T o open the front portion of a 60/40 door from the outside, pull up on the handle and pull the handle toward you. T o open the front portion of a 60/40 door from the inside, pull the handle toward you and push open the door .[...]

2-15 T o open the rear portion of a 60/40 door from the outside, pull the handle on the side of the rear door and pull it toward you. T o close the 60/40 side doors, close the rear door first. Then close the front door . Check to make sure that both doors are completely closed. The front side swing - out door has a check strap assembly in the door frame to keep the door from opening beyond 90 degrees. T o open the door beyond 90 degrees, close the door partially , pull the check strap outward at the spring hole and then open the door . When you close the door, the check strap will automatically re - engage.[...]

2-16 Rear Doors CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the r ear door(s) or rear swing - out windows 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. CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) If you must drive with the rear door(s) or r ear swing - out windows open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the rear door(s) or rear swing - out windows: 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 VENT , HEA T or DEFOG. Additionally , on vehicles with heating/ai[...]

2-17 T o open the rear doors from the outside, pull the handle toward you to open the passenger ’ s side rear door first. T o open the driver ’ s side rear door , pull the latch release at the inside edge of the door . Both rear doors can be opened past 90 degrees by opening the doors past the first detent (90 degrees open), then opening fully . T o close the rear doors, close the driver side rear door first. Then, close the passenger side rear door . Check to make sure both doors are completely closed.[...]

2-18 Rear Swing - Out Window The rear swing - out windows work the same way as the side swing out windows, but the latch is located at the bottom edge of the window . See ”Side - Door Swing Out W indows” in the index. 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 reminding[...]

2-19 Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. Parking Lots Even if you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’ s still best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle? Put your valuables in a storage area, like your glove box. If your vehicle has a remote keyless entry system, take the transmitter with you. Lock all the doors except the driver ’ s. Then take the door key with you. Passlock Y our vehicle is equipped with the Passlo[...]

2-20 New V ehicle “Break - In” NOTICE: Y our vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break - in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t make full - throttle starts. A void making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet br oken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean prematur e wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking - in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Don’t tow a trailer during break - in. [...]

2-21 NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure you ar e using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. T urn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could br eak the key or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. B (LOCK): This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It’ s a theft - deterrent feature. Y ou will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK. C (OFF): This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering wheel[...]

2-22 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 within 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor , while you hold the ignition key in ST AR T . When the engine starts, let go of the key and let up on the accelerator pedal. W ait about 15 seconds between each try . When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0 F or - 18 C), do this: 1. W ith your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key t[...]

2-23 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. At temperatures above 32 F (0 C), use of the coolant heater is not required. T o Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. T urn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord for the engine coolant heater is located on the driver ’ s side of the engine compartment and is attached to the hose for the power steering reservoir . 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10 [...]

2-24 How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. Automatic T ransmission Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever . Y our vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, and it features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster . This display must be powered anytime the shift lever is capable of being moved out of the P ARK (P) positi[...]

2-25 Ensure the shift lever is fully in P ARK (P) before starting the engine. Y our vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. W ith the ignition in RUN, you must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from P ARK (P). If you cannot shift out of P ARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into P ARK (P) as you continue pressing the brake pedal. Then move the shift lever into the gear you want. See “Shifting Out of P ARK (P)” in the Index. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. NOTICE: Shifting into REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your ve[...]

2-26 DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. Y ou’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power . 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. Y ou should use THIRD (3) (or , as you need to, a lower gear) when towing a trailer to minimize heat build - up and extend the life of your transmission. SECOND (2)[...]

2-27 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 handle, located just above the parking brake pedal, marked BRAKE RELEASE to release the parking brake. If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released, the brake system warning light will go off. 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. Always check to be sure you[...]

2-28 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.[...]

2-29 Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in P ARK (P). Leaving Y our V ehicle W ith 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[...]

2-30 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) befor e you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur , you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to [...]

2-31 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.[...]

2-32 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 had been modified improperly . If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and Have your vehicle fixed immediately . Running Y our Eng[...]

2-33 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. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . 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 and move the shift lever to P ARK (P). Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting Into P ARK (P)” in the Index. If you’re pulling a trailer , see “T owing a Trailer” in the Index. Locking Rear Axle (If Eq[...]

2-34 Tilt Wheel (Option) 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 enter and exit the vehicle. The lever is located on the lower left side of the steering column. 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 left side of the steering column includes the following: T urn and Lane Change Signals Headlamp High/Low - Beam Changer W indshield W ipers W indshield W asher Cruise Control (Option) Exterior Lamps[...]

2-35 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 cluster 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 flash at twice the normal rate, a signal bulb may be bur[...]

2-36 Windshield W ipers Y ou control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. (Off): T urn the band to this symbol to turn of f the windshield wipers. (Mist): T urn the band to this symbol for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the windshield wipers start; then let it go. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band on mist longer . T urn the band upward to choose one of the five delay settings. For more wipes select a higher setting; for fewer wipes select a lower setting. The further the band is turned upward, the shorter the delay between wipes. Use this setting for light rain or snow . (Low Speed): T urn the b[...]

2-37 Cruise Control (Option) + : Resume/Accelerate | : On : Set :O f f W ith cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator . This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes or move the cruise switch to off, the cruise control will shut of f. CAUTION: Cruise contr ol can be danger ous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise contr ol can be danger ous on slippery roads. On such r oads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning,[...]

2-38 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 cruise control. 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.[...]

2-39 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 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch briefly from on to resume/accelerate. Y ou’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster , don’t hold the switch at resume/accelerate. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Contr ol There are two ways to go to a higher speed: Use the accelerat[...]

2-40 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Press in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. T o slow down in very small amounts, press the button at the end of the lever briefly . Each time you do this, you’ll go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower . Passing Another V ehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier . Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have [...]

2-41 Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp control is located on the driver ’ s side of the instrument panel. The exterior lamp control has three positions: OFF: T urning the control to this position turns of f all lamps except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). (Parking Lamps): T urning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps, together with the following: Sidemarker Lamps T aillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Ashtray Lamp (Headlamps): T urning the control to this position turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. Y ou can change your headlamps from high to low beam by pulling on the turn signal/high beam lever . A circuit break[...]

2-42 Headlamps On Reminder A tone will sound when your headlamps are turned on and your ignition is in OFF , LOCK or ACCESSOR Y . If you need to use your headlamps when the ignition switch is in OFF , LOCK or ACCESSOR Y , the tone can be turned off by moving the instrument panel brightness thumbwheel next to the exterior lamp control all the way down. 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. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first[...]

2-43 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Y our vehicle’ s center high - mounted stoplamp is located above the rear doors at the center of the vehicle. If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, as in a luggage carrier , care should be taken not to block or damage the center high - mounted stoplamp unit. Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The thumbwheel for this feature is located to the right of the exterior lamps control. T urn the thumbwheel up to brighten the lights. When the thumbwheel is moved to the first position, the radio display and transmission selection display will go to full intensity . The ins[...]

2-44 Dome Lamps The dome lamps will come on when you open a door . Y ou can also turn the dome lamps on by moving the instrument panel brightness thumbwheel, located next to the exterior lamp control, all the way up to the second position. In this position, the dome lamps will remain on whether a door is open or closed. Y ou can use the DOME OVERRIDE button, located below the exterior lamp control, to set the dome lamps to automatically come on when a door is open, or to remain off. If the DOME OVERRIDE button is pushed in, the dome lamps will not come on. If the DOME OVERRIDE button is out, the interior lamps will work as usual. If the button is pressed in, the interior lamps will not come [...]

2-45 Reading Lamps (Option) If your vehicle has reading lamps, press the button next to the lamp to turn the lamp on or off. Mirrors Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror Pull the tab under the mirror toward you to reduce glare from headlamps behind you after dark. Push the tab away from you to restore the mirror to the original position. Outside Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle, and have a clear view of objects behind you. Some mirrors can be folded in to enter narrow passageways.[...]

2-46 Power Remote Control Mirr ors (Option) If you have power mirrors, they can be adjusted from inside the vehicle. Select the mirror you want to move by turning the knob clockwise to adjust the passenger ’ s side mirror and counterclockwise to adjust the driver ’ s side mirror . The center position is neutral. Then, adjust the mirror angle by pressing the outer arrows on the knob until the mirror is adjusted to where you want it. Heated Outside Mirrors (If Equipped) Y our outside mirrors can be defrosted by pressing the button located near the fan control. An indicator light in the button will light anytime the heated outside mirrors are activated. Y our rear window defogger comes on w[...]

2-47 Convex Outside Mirror Y our passenger ’ s side mirror may be convex. 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. Camper -T ype Mirrors (If Equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with the camper - type mirrors, they can be adjusted so you can have a clear view of any objects behind you.[...]

2-48 1. T o adjust the mirrors when towing a trailer , turn the mirror by pushing the mirror head toward the front of the vehicle. 2. T urn the mirror head so that it swings further outboard and adjust the mirror surface as needed.[...]

2-49 Storage Compartments Y our front storage compartment is at the center of the instrument panel extension, by the floor . T o open the compartment, press down on inside portion of the handle and the compartment will open automatically . Storage compartments may also be included on the inside of each front door . Cigarette Lighter/Ashtray The front ashtray is located on the instrument panel extension, at the center of the instrument panel. Lift up on the ashtray door to open it. NOTICE: If you store paper and other things that burn in your ashtrays, they could be set on fire by cigarettes or other smoking materials. That could cause a fire and possibly damage your vehicle. Do not store pap[...]

2-50 NOTICE: Holding a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating can make it overload, damaging the lighter and the heating element. Just push the lighter all the way in and let go. When it’ s done, it will pop back by itself. T o remove the front ashtray , pull up on the tab with a key or similar object inserted in the tab, and lift the ashtray out. Sun V isors T o block out glare, you can swing down the visors. Y ou can also swing them from side to side. V isor V anity Mirror (Option) 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.[...]

2-51 Accessory Power Outlet Y ou can plug accessory electrical equipment into an accessory power outlet. Just pull on the outlet cover to remove it and follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment that you install. The accessory power outlet is located on the passenger ’ s side of the front storage compartment. These circuits are protected by a fuse and have maximum current levels. Certain power accessory plugs may not be compatible to the power accessory outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on the power accessory plugs. NOTICE: When using the accesso[...]

2-52 The Instrument Panel - Y our Information System The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Lamp Control B. Air V ents C. Instrument Panel Cluster D. Comfort Controls System E. Audio System F . T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever G. Horn H. Convenience T ray I. Cigarette Lighter J. Cupholder K. Ashtray[...]

2-53 Instrument Panel Cluster United States version shown, Canada similar 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, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically .[...]

2-54 Speedometer 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 ou may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. Laws vary as to the procedure that must be followed, so check with your state or provincial vehicle registration office. But generally , if the new odometer 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 o[...]

2-55 T rip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero. T o reset the trip odometer , fully press the reset button located near the trip odometer readout. The trip odometer can show either total miles or trip miles using this button located on the instrument cluster . Electr onic Road - Speed Governor (Gasoline Engines) (Option) This optional system automatically controls top vehicle speed. The system controller receives a signal from the vehicle speed sensor and reduces power when the vehicle speed reaches the maximum 65 mph (105 km/h) governed speed. W a rning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the [...]

2-56 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 seconds. If th[...]

2-57 If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly . Have your vehicle serviced right away . CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the air bag system may not be working properly . The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. T o help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn?[...]

2-58 V oltmeter When your engine is not running, but the ignition is on (in the RUN position), this gage shows your battery’ s state of charge in DC volts. When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system. Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range. Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an extended period. This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle. As engine speeds are increased, this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow [...]

2-59 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 still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away . United States Canada This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to [...]

2-60 Anti-Lock Brake System W arning Light 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 turn the ignition key to RUN. If[...]

2-61 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada) (4.3L, 5.0L & 5.7L Engines and 8.1L California Gasoline Engine) 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 [...]

2-62 NOTICE: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake 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 requir ed 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 lig[...]

2-63 If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. A voiding hard accelerations. A voiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer , reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light stops flashing and remains on steady , see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle . Find a safe place to park your vehicle. T urn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady , see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps, a[...]

2-64 Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See “Fuel” in the Index. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. Y ou may notice this as stalling after start - up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear , misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have [...]

2-65 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) (Check Engine Light) (8.1L Gasoline Engine -- Except California) United States Canada If this light comes on or flashes while you are driving, two things may happen. First, you won’t notice any dif ference in engine performance, but your tail pipe emissions may increase. Second, your engine may not run properly or may stall without warning. If either of these things happen, drive or tow your vehicle to your dealer for service. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. If it does not come on at all, have it repaired. NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehic[...]

2-66 Oil Pressur e Gage The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity , but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon as possible. 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 possibl[...]

2-67 Security Light This light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition 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 start, see “Passlock” in the Index. If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on, there may be a problem with the Passlock System. Y our vehicle will not be protected by Passlock, and you should see your GM dealer . Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light Y ou have this light on the instrument panel. It will light whenever the DRL are on. It is also a reminder to turn on your headlamps when driving at night. Check Gages Light The CHECK GAGE[...]

2-68 Fuel Gage United States Canada The fuel gage, when the ignition is on, tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank. The gage will first indicate empty before you are out of fuel, and you should get more fuel as soon as possible. Listed are four situations you may experience with your fuel gage: At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’ s capacity to fill the tank. The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. The gage doesn’t[...]

3- 3-1 Section 3 Comfort Contr ols and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. 3 - 2 Comfort Controls 3 - 7 Air Conditioning 3 - 7 Heating 3 - 7 Defrosting 3 - 8 Rear W indow Defogger (If Equipped) 3 - 9 V entilation System 3 - 10 Audio Systems 3 - 10 Setting the Clock for Systems without Radio Data System 3 - 1 1 Setting the Clock for Systems with Radio Data System 3 - 11 A M - FM Stereo 3 - 14 AM - FM Stereo with Cassette T ape Player (If Equipped) 3 - 20 AM - FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player (If Equipped) 3 - 24 AM - FM Stereo [...]

3-2 Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. W ith these systems, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. System Controls If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, your controls will look like this. Fan Knob The knob on the left side of the system control panel regulates the fan speed. The knob has four speed positions. T o increase airflow , turn the knob toward HI. T o decrease airflow , turn it toward LO. T o turn the fan off, turn the mode knob on the far right to OFF . T emperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel regulates the temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area of your vehicle. Thi[...]

3-3 Mode Knob The right knob changes the airflow setting. (V ent): This setting directs air through the instrument panel vents. (Bi - Level): This setting divides airflow between the heater floor vents and instrument panel vents. (Floor): This setting directs air through the floor vents. (Floor/Defog): This setting divides airflow between the heater floor vents and windshield. DEF (Defrost): This setting directs air through the windshield defroster vents. This setting is used to remove fog or ice from the windshield. Heater/Air Conditioning Controls (If Equipped) If your vehicle has air conditioning, your heater/air conditioning controls will look like this. Before using your vehicle’ s ai[...]

3-4 Fan Knob The knob on the left side of the control panel regulates the fan speed. The knob has four speed positions. T o increase airflow , turn the knob toward HI. T o decrease airflow , turn it toward LO. T o turn the fan off, turn the mode knob on the far right to OFF . T emperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the temperature of the air flowing into the passenger compartment of your vehicle. This knob will allow you to adjust the air temperature independently of the function knob setting. T urn the knob toward the red area for warmer air . Turn the knob toward the blue area for cooler air . Mode Knob The right knob on the control panel changes the heater/a[...]

3-5 Rear Heater (Without Air Conditioning) (If Equipped) If you have a rear heater (without rear air conditioning), the thumbwheel for this feature is located on the instrument panel. T o increase and decrease the flow of heated air to the rear floor vents, turn the thumbwheel marked HEA T to the desired fan speed. The thumbwheel has three positions. T o increase the flow of heated air , turn the thumbwheel toward HIGH. T o turn the fan off, turn the thumbwheel to OFF . Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater (If Equipped) If your vehicle has a rear air conditioning and rear heater system combination, controls are provided to regulate the temperature, location and speed of the airflow . Front [...]

3-6 For warmer air , turn the knob toward the red area, and for cooler air , turn the knob toward the blue area. T o regulate the location of the airflow , adjust the center knob on the control panel. T urn the knob counterclockwise for upper vent airflow or clockwise for headliner vent air flow . Generally , the upper vents are used for air conditioning and the floor vents for heating. The knob can be set to any blend setting. T o adjust the airflow speed, turn the fan knob on the left side of the control panel to the desired fan speed. T o activate the rear control, turn the fan knob on the front control to REAR CNTL. Rear Passenger Control The rear control works just like the front contro[...]

3-7 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/C lets in only a little air from the outside. If you first use MAX A/C, you can then use A/C with the temperature knob in the blue area, as soon as the vehicle has cooled down, so outside air will be going through your vehicle. If your vehicle has rear air conditioning, setting it on LO may en[...]

3-8 Rear W indow Defogger (If Equipped) If you see lines running across the rear windows, your vehicle has a rear window defogger . The lines warm the glass. For best results, clear the windows of as much snow or ice as possible before using the rear window defogger . T o turn on the rear window defogger , press this button located near the fan control. An indicator light in the button will come on when the rear window defogger is working. The rear window defogger will only work when the ignition is in RUN. The rear window defogger will turn itself off after several minutes. If you need additional warming time, press the button again. Pressing the button when the indicator light is illuminat[...]

3-9 V entilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed, use vent to direct outside air through your vehicle. Air will flow through the instrument panel vents. Y our vehicle’ s flow - through ventilation system supplies outside air to the inside of your vehicle when it is moving. W ith the side windows closed, air will flow into the front air inlet grilles at the base of the windshield, through the vehicle and out of the rear air exhaust valve. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning is running. Y our vehicle has air vents near the center and on the sides of the instrument panel that allow you to adjust the dire[...]

3-10 V entilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow , or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better , reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. When you enter a vehicle in cold weather , turn the fan to HI for a few moments before driving off. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle. Y our vehicle has air vents in the center and on the sides of your instrument panel. Y ou can move the vents from side to side or up and down to[...]

3-1 1 Setting the Clock for Systems with Radio Data System Y our radio may have a button marked with an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MIN to represent minutes. Press and hold the hour button until the correct hour appears. AM or PM will appear on the display for morning or afternoon hours. Press and hold the minute button until the correct minute appears. The clock may be set with the ignition on or off. T o set the clock to the time of an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System (RDS) information, press and hold the hour and minute buttons at the same time for two seconds until UPDA TED and the clock symbol appears on the display . If the time is not available from the station, NO[...]

3-12 Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: T urn this knob to tune in radio stations. SEEK SEEK : Press the right or left arrow to seek to the next or previous station and stay there. The radio will seek to stations with a strong signal only . T o scan stations, press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds until you hear a beep. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds and flash the station frequency , then go on to the next station. Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning. The radio will scan to stations with a strong signal only . T o scan preset stations, press and hold one o[...]

3-13 T o adjust the treble, Press and release AUDIO until TRE appears on the display . Then press and hold the up arrow to increase treble. T and a positive number will appear on the display . Press and hold the down arrow to decrease treble. T and a negative number will appear on the display . T and a zero will appear on the display when the treble level is adjusted to the middle position. Release the up or down arrow when you find the treble level you want or when the maximum or minimum level is reached. If a station is weak or noisy , you may want to decrease the treble. T o adjust bass or treble to the middle position, select BAS or TRE. Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two second[...]

3-14 T o adjust balance or fade to the middle position, select BAL or F AD. Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep. L and a zero or F and a zero will appear on the display . T o adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position, end out of audio mode by pressing the AUDIO button until the display goes blank. Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep. CEN will appear on the display . Radio Messages CAL (Calibrated): Y our audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory . If CAL appears on the display it means that your radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must [...]

3-15 Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: T urn this knob to choose radio stations. SEEK SEEK : Press the right or left arrow to seek to the next or previous station and stay there. The radio will seek to stations with a strong signal only . T o scan stations, press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds until you hear a beep. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds and flash the station frequency , then go on to the next station. Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning. The radio will scan to stations with a strong signal only . T o scan preset stations, press and hold one of[...]

3-16 T o adjust the treble, press and release AUDIO until TRE appears on the display . Then press and hold the up arrow to increase treble. T and a positive number will appear on the display . Press and hold the down arrow to decrease treble. T and a negative number will appear on the display . T and a zero will appear on the display when the treble level is adjusted to the middle position. Release the up or down arrow when you find the treble level you want or when the maximum or minimum level is reached. If a station is weak or noisy , you may want to decrease the treble. T o adjust bass or treble to the middle position, select BAS or TRE. Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two second[...]

3-17 T o adjust balance or fade to the middle position, select BAL or F AD. Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep. L and a zero or F and a zero will appear on the display . T o adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position, end out of audio mode by pressing the AUDIO button until the display goes blank. Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep. CEN will appear on the display . Radio Messages CAL (Calibration): Y our audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory . If CAL appears on the display it means that your radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must[...]

3-18 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the previous selection on the tape if the selection has been playing for less than 3 seconds. If this pushbutton is pressed and the current selection has been playing for more than 13 seconds, it will go to the beginning of the current selection. If this pushbutton is pressed and the current selection has been playing from 3 to 13 seconds, it will go to the beginning of the previous selection or the beginning of the current selection, depending on the position on the tape. A negative number will appear on the display while the cassette player is in previous mode indicating the number of selections of the tape that the radio will search b[...]

3-19 6 RPT (Repeat): Press this pushbutton once to hear a selection over again. RPT will appear on the display . The current selection will continue to repeat. RPT will flash on the display while the cassette player is searching for the start of the selection. Y our tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for repeat to work. Press this button again to turn off repeated play . OFF will appear on the display . AM FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when a tape is playing. The tape will stop but remain in the player . T APE: Press this button to play a cassette tape when listening to the radio. CAS will appear on the display . The inactive tape will rema[...]

3-20 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player (If Equipped) Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. V OL (V olume): T urn this knob clockwise to increase volume. T urn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. RCL (Recall): Press this knob to display the station being played or to display the clock. Clock display is available with the ignition turned off. Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: T urn this knob to choose radio stations. SEEK SEEK : Press the right or left arrow to seek to the next or previous station and stay there. The radio will seek to stations with a strong signa[...]

3-21 Setting Preset Stations 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) by performing the following steps: 1. T urn the radio on. 2. Press AM FM to select the band. 3. T une in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep. Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton, the station you set will return. 5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. Setting the T one (Bass/T reble) AUDIO: T o adjust the bass, press and release AUDIO until BAS appears on the display . Then press and hold the up arrow to increase bass. B and a positive number will appear on the dis[...]

3-22 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: T o adjust the balance between the right and left speakers, press and release AUDIO until BAL appears on the display . Then press and hold the up arrow to move the sound to the right speakers or the down arrow to move the sound to the left speakers. R and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the right speakers. L and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the left speakers. L and a zero will appear on the display when the sound is balanced between the speakers. Release the up or down arrow when you find the speaker balance you want or when the maximum or minimum level is reached.[...]

3-23 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the previous track if the current selection has been playing for less than eight seconds. If this pushbutton is pressed and the current selection has been playing for more than eight seconds, it will go to the beginning of the current selection. The track number will appear on the display . If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than once, the player will continue moving back through the disc. The sound will mute while seeking. 2 NEXT : Press this pushbutton to go to the next track. The track number will appear on the display . If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than once, the player will continue moving forward through t[...]

3-24 Compact Disc Messages If the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: If you’re driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smooth the disc should play . If it’ s very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the disc should play . The disc is upside down. It is dirty , scratched or wet. The air is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour and try again.) If the CD is not playing correctly , for any of the above reasons, try a known good CD. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be corrected, contact your dealer . AM-FM Stereo with Cassette T ape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic T one Control (If Equippe[...]

3-25 AUT O V OL (Automatic V olume): W ith automatic volume, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select LOW , MEDIUM or HIGH. A VOL will appear on the display . Each higher volume setting allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Then as you drive, automatic volume increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed. The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive. NONE will appear on the display if the radio cannot determine the vehicle speed. If you don’t want to use automatic volume, select OFF . DISP (Display): Pressing this b[...]

3-26 Setting Preset Stations 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) by performing the following steps: 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 choose the bass and treble equalization that best suits the type of station you are listening to. 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons. The radio will produce one beep. Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton, the station you set will return and the bass and treble equalization that you selected will also be automatically selected for that pushbutton. 6. Repeat the s[...]

3-27 T o return the bass and treble to the manual mode, press and release the AUDIO knob. If your vehicle has the Bose radio, your audio system allows you to choose from four different equalization settings: talk, driver , normal and spatial. These settings can be used while listening to the radio or the CD player . Press the AUTO T ONE button to select your choice. T ALK: This setting makes spoken words sound very clear . When listening to non - musical material such as news, talk shows, sports broadcasts and books on tape. DRIVER: This setting gives the driver the best sound quality . NORMAL: This setting enhances the stereo ef fects. SP A TIAL: This setting makes the listening space seem [...]

3-28 Using RDS Y our audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS is a system that sends data along with the audio of the FM station you are currently tuned to. Y ou can use RDS to display program information and to control your radio. W ith RDS, the radio can do the following: Seek only to stations with the types of programs you want to listen to, seek to stations with traffic announcements, receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies, and receive and display messages from radio stations. RDS features are only available on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. The RDS features of your radio rely on receiving specific RDS information from these stati[...]

3-29 DISP (Display): Press this knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. Pressing this knob will also display an RDS station frequency or program type when the radio is on. The display options are station name, station frequency , PTY and the name of the program (if available). Pressing and holding this knob will activate the RDS default display . Finding a PTY Preset Station P - TYPE LIST (Program T ype): Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select the Program T ype (PTY) you want to listen to. TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display . Press the TYPE button and the radio will seek to the first RDS broadcaster of the selected program type. If the radio cannot [...]

3-30 INFO (Information): If the current station has a message, the information icon will appear on the display . These text messages are from the RDS broadcaster to the listening public and may be general information such as artist and song title, call in phone numbers, etc. Press this button to see the message. If the whole message does not appear on the display , parts of the message will appear every three seconds until the message is completed. T o scroll through the message at your own speed, press the INFO button again for less than one second. A new group of words will appear on the display . Once the complete message has been displayed, the information icon will disappear from the di[...]

3-31 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 . The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right. If the ignition is on, but the radio is off, the tape can be inserted and will begin playing. A tape symbol is shown on the display whenever a tape is inserted. If you hear nothing but a garbled sound, the tape may not be in squarely . Press EJT to remove the tape and start over . While the tape is playing, use the VOL, AUDIO and SEEK controls just as you do for the radio. The display will show T APE and an arrow showing whi[...]

3-32 4 FWD (Forward): Press this pushbutton to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press this pushbutton again to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last selected station while the tape advances. The station frequency and FWD will appear on the display . Y ou may select stations during forward operation by using TUNE and SEEK. 5 SIDE: Press this pushbutton to play the other side of the tape. 6 (Dolby): Press this pushbutton to reduce background noise. NR ON will appear on the display . Press it again to turn Dolby NR off. NR OFF will appear on the display . Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and th[...]

3-33 Cassette T ape Messages CHK T APE (Check T ape): If CHK T APE appears on the radio display , the tape won’t play because of one of the following errors. The tape is tight and the player can’t turn the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil. T urn the tape over and repeat. If the hubs do not turn easily , your tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player . Try a new tape to make sure your player is working properly . The tape is broken. T ry a new tape. The tape is wrapped around the tape head. Attempt to get the cassette out. T ry a new tape. CLEAN: If this message appears on the displ[...]

3-34 3 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track. Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to reverse at six times the normal playing speed. Press and hold it for more than two seconds to reverse at 17 times the normal playing speed. Release it to play the passage. The display will show ET and the elapsed time. 4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track. Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at six times the normal playing speed. Press and hold it for more than two seconds to advance at 17 times the normal playing speed. Release it to play the passage. The display will s[...]

3-35 Compact Disc Messages If the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: If you’re driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smooth the disc should play . If it’ s very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the disc should play . The disc is upside down. It is dirty , scratched or wet. The air is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour and try again.) If the CD is not playing correctly , for any other reason, try a known good CD. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be corrected, contact your dealer . AM-FM Stereo with Six-Disc Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped) Playing the R[...]

3-36 AUT O V OL (Automatic V olume): Y our system has a feature called automatic volume. W ith this feature, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select MIN, MED or MAX. Each higher choice allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Then, as you drive, automatic volume increases the volume, as necessary , to overcome noise at any speed. The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive. If you don’t want to use automatic volume, select OFF . RCL (Recall): Push this knob to display the station being played or to display the clock. Pushing this knob [...]

3-37 Setting Preset Stations 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) by performing the following steps: 1. T urn the radio on. 2. Press AM FM to select the band. 3. T une in the desired station. 4. Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization that best suits the type of station selected. 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep. Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton, the station you set will return and the equalization that you selected will also be automatically selected for that pushbutton. 6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. Setting the T one (Bass/T reble)[...]

3-38 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: T o adjust the balance between the right and left speakers, push the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display . Turn the knob to adjust the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. T o adjust the fade between the front and rear speakers, push and hold the AUDIO knob until F AD appears on the display . T urn the knob to adjust the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. T o adjust the balance and fade to the middle position, select balance or fade and push and hold the AUDIO knob. The radio will beep once and will adjust the di[...]

3-39 Finding a PTY Station P - TYPE (Program T ype): This button is used to turn on and off Program T ype (PTY) selections. PTY and the light next to the button will turn on. The last selected PTY will appear on the display for five seconds. T urn the P - TYPE knob to select the PTY you want to listen to. Press the SEEK arrows to find radio stations for the PTY you want to listen to. The last PTY selected will be used for seek or scan modes. If a station with the selected PTY is not found, NONE FOUND will appear on the display . If both P - TYPE and TRAF are on, the radio will search for stations with traffic announcements and the selected PTY . T o use the PTY interrupt feature, press and h[...]

3-40 RDS Messages ALER T!: This type of announcement warns of national or local emergencies. Y ou will not be able to turn off alert announcements. ALER T! appears on the display when an alert announcement plays. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, you will hear it, even if the volume is muted or a compact disc is playing. If the compact disc player is playing, play will stop for the announcement and resume when the announcement is finished. INFO (Information): If the current station has a message, INFO will appear on the display . Press this button to see the message. If the whole message does not appear on the display , parts of the message will appear every thre[...]

3-41 Playing a Compact Disc If an error appears on the display , see “Compact Disc Messages” later in this section. LOAD CD : Press the LOAD side of this button to load CDs into the compact disc player . This compact disc player will hold up to six discs. T o insert one disc, do the following: 1. T urn the ignition on. 2. Press and release the LOAD side of the LOAD CD button. 3. W ait for the light, located to the right of the slot, to turn green. 4. Load a disc. Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull the disc in. When a disc is inserted, the CD symbol will be displayed. If you select an equalization setting for your disc, it will be activated each time [...]

3-42 Playing a Specific Loaded Compact Disc For every CD loaded, a number will appear on the radio display . T o play a specific CD, first press the CD AUX button to start playing a CD. Then press the numbered pushbutton that corresponds to the CD you want to play . A small bar will appear under the CD number that is playing, and the track number will appear . If an error appears on the radio display , see “Compact Disc Messages” later in this section. LOAD CD (Eject): The CD eject side of this button will eject a disc or discs, if you have multiple discs loaded. T o eject a disc or discs from the disc player , perform one of the following steps: Press and release the CD eject side of th[...]

3-43 RPT (Repeat): W ith repeat, you can repeat one track or an entire disc. T o use repeat, do the following: T o repeat the track you are listening to, press and release the RPT button. RPT will appear on the display . Press RPT again to turn it off. T o repeat the disc you are listening to, press and hold the RPT button for two seconds. RPT will appear on the display . Press RPT again to turn if off. RDM (Random): W ith random, you can listen to the tracks in random, rather than sequential order , on one disc or on all of the discs. T o use random, do one of the following: T o play the tracks on the disc you are listening to in random order , press and hold RDM for more than two seconds. [...]

3-44 P - TYPE (Program T ype): Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing. T o change what is normally shown on the display (track or elapsed time), press the knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob until the display flashes. AM FM: Press this button to play the radio when a disc(s) is in the player . Using Song List Mode The integrated six - disc CD changer has a feature called song list. This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections. T o save tracks into the song list feature, perform the following steps: 1. T urn the disc player on and load it with at least one disc. See “LOAD CD” listed previously in this section for more informatio[...]

3-45 T o delete tracks from the song list, perform the following steps: 1. T urn the disc player on. 2. Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on. S - LIST will appear on the display . 3. Press the SEEK SCAN arrows to select the desired track to be deleted. 4. Press and hold the SONG LIST button for two seconds. When pressing SONG LIST , one beep will be heard immediately . After two seconds of pressing the SONG LIST button continuously , two beeps will be heard to confirm that the track has been deleted. After a track has been deleted, the remaining tracks are moved up the list. When another track is added to the song list, the tracks will be added to the end of the list. T o delete t[...]

3-46 Compact Disc Messages CHECK CD: If this message appears on the radio display , it could be due to one of the following reasons: The road is too rough. The disc should play when the road is smoother . The disc is dirty , scratched, wet or upside down. The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. If the CD is not playing correctly , for any other reason, try a known good CD. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be corrected, contact your dealer . If your radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. Theft-Deterrent Featur e RDS Radios (If Equipped) THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of yo[...]

3-47 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. Sound that seem[...]

3-48 Care of Y our Cassette T ape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality , ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player . Y our tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use. Y our radio may display CLN or CLEAN to indicate that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer . If this message appears on the display , your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should cl[...]

3-49 If your vehicle is equipped with the AM - FM Stereo with Cassette T ape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System and Programmable Equalization do the following: 1. T urn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSOR Y . 2. T urn the radio off. 3. Press and hold the T APE CD button for five seconds. READY will appear on the display for five seconds. 4. Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette. 5. Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer ’ s recommended cleaning time. When the cleaning cassette has been ejected, the broken tape detection feature is active again. Y ou may also choose a non - scrubbing action, wet - type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the[...]

3-50 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 handling discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. Care of Y our Compact Disc Player The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism. Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withsta[...]

4- 4-1 Section 4 Y our Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. W e’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. 4 - 2 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 - 12 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 Trailer[...]

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 rural driving. Y [...]

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, about 16,000 annual motor vehicle - related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with more than 300,000 people injured. Many adults -- by some estimates, nearly half th[...]

4-4 According to the American Medical Association, a 180 - lb. (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 - ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 - ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1 - 1/2 ounces (45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey , gin or vodka. It’ s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour , the person’ s 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 diff[...]

4-5 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent. Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of 0.06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision. At a BAC level of 0.10 percent, the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater; at a level of 0.15 percent, the chance is 25 times greater! The body takes about an hour to rid itself [...]

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 reaction time. A verage r eaction time is about 3/4 of a secon[...]

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. But you wil[...]

4-8 Let’ s say the road is wet and you’re driving safely . Suddenly , an animal jumps out in front of you. Y ou slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here’ s what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work 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. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressur[...]

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 more than even [...]

4-10 The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you’re in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control. Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems -- steering and acceleration -- have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places. Y ou can lose control. What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it to go, and slow down. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your [...]

4-1 1 An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly , and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object. The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly . Off - Road Recovery 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[...]

4-12 Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two - lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two - lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds. A miscalculation, an error in judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents -- the head - on collision. So here are some tips for passing: “Drive ahead.” Look down the road, to the sides a[...]

4-13 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror , activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror is convex. The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is.) T ry not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two - lane roads. Reconsider before passing the next vehicle. Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly . Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, it may be slowing down or starting to turn. If[...]

4-14 If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs. Of course, traction is reduced when water , snow , ice, gravel or other material is on the road. For safety , you’ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking b[...]

4-15 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. 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 y[...]

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 the road an[...]

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 . 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[...]

4-18 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’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when it is raining. Driving Thr ough Deep Standing W ater NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water , water can come in through your engine’ s air intake and badly damage your engine.[...]

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 turns green, [...]

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 with the flow[...]

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 . T ry 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, you’ll f[...]

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, with a comforta[...]

4-23 If you drive regularly in steep country , or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. 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 en[...]

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 traction. However[...]

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 when you make [...]

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 warm. Y ou can[...]

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 accelerator slig[...]

4-28 Loading Y our V ehicle 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 Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. The Certification/T ire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR). T o find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Y our dealer can help you with this. Be sure to spread out your load [...]

4-29 CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. T ry to spread the weight evenly . Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. Don’t leave an unsecured child r estraint in your vehicle. When you carry something inside the vehicle, secur e it whenever you can. Don’t leave a seat folded down unless you need to. Payload The Payload Capacity is shown on the Certification/T ire label. This is the maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry . Be sure to include the weight of the people inside as part [...]

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 railer CAUTION: [...]

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. Additional rear axle maintenance is requir ed for a vehicle used to tow a trailer . See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. T o identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “W eight of the Trailer” 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 d[...]

4-32 If Y ou Do Decide T o Pull A T railer If you do, here are some important points: There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be driving. A good source for this information can be state or provincial police. Consider using a sway control if your trailer will weigh 4,000 lbs. (1 800 kg) or less. Y ou should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more than 4,000 lbs. (1 800 kg). Y ou can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. Don’t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Y our engine, axle or oth[...]

4-33 Model Engine Axle Ratio Max. T railer W eight (lbs.) (kg) GCWR (lbs.) (kg) G1500 (Cargo) 4.3L 3.42 4,600 (2088) 9,500 (4313) 5.0L 3.42 5,600 (2542) 10,500 (4767) 5.7L 3.42 6,100 (2769) 11,000 (4994) G1500 (Passenger) 4.3L 3.42 4,200 (1907) 9,500 (4313) 3.73 4,700 (2134) 10,000 (4540) 5.0L 3.42 5,100 (2315) 10,500 (4767) 5.7L 3.42 5,600 (2542) 11,000 (4994) 3.73 6,600 (2996) 12,000 (5448) G2500 (Cargo) 4.3L 3.42 4,300 (1952) 9,500 (4313) 4.10 5,000 (1816) 10,500 (4767) 5.0L 3.42 5,200 (2361) 10,500 (4767) 5.7L 3.42 5,700 (2588) 11,000 (4994) 3.73 6,400 (2906) 12,000 (5448) 4.10 7,900 (3587) 13,500 (6129) 6.5L 3.73 8,500 (3859) 14,500 (6583) 4.10 8,500 (3859) 14,500 (6583)[...]

4-34 Model Engine Axle Ratio Max. T railer W eight (lbs.) (kg) GCWR (lbs.) (kg) G2500 (Passenger) 5.7L 3.73 5,800 (2633) 12,000 (5448) 4.10 7,300 (3314) 13,500 (6129) 6.5L 3.73 8,100 (3677) 14,500 (6583) 4.10 8,100 (3677) 14,500 (6583) G3500 (Cargo) 5.7L 3.73 6,300 (2860) 12,000 (5448) 4.10 7,800 (3541) 13,500 (6129) 6.5L 3.73 8,400 (3814) 14,500 (6583) 4.10 8,400 (3814) 14,500 (6583) 8.1L 3.42 7,500 (3405) 13,500 (6129) 3.73 9,000 (4086) 15,000 (6810) 4.10 10,000 (4540) 17,000 (7718) G3500 (Passenger) 5.7L 3.73 5,600 (2542) 12,000 (5448) 4.10 7,100 (3223) 13,500 (6129) 6.5L 3.73 7,800 (3541) 14,500 (6583) 4.10 7,800 (3541) 14,500 (6583) 8.1L 3.42 6,800 (3087) 13,500 (6129) 3.73 8,300 (3768)[...]

4-35 Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming the driver and one passenger are in the towing vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. The weight of additional equipment, passengers and cargo in the towing vehicle must be subtracted from the above maximum trailer weights. Y ou can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at the address listed in your W arranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet. In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163 - 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 W eight of the T railer T ongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to me[...]

4-36 T otal W eight on Y our V ehicle’s Tir es Be sure your vehicle’ s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. Y ou’ll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver ’ s door or see “Loading Y our V ehicle” in the Index. Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue. Hitches It’ s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, 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: The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper - type hitche[...]

4-37 Safety Chains Y ou should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer . Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer . Follow the manufacturer ’ s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper . Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig. Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. T railer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg) loaded, then it needs its own brakes -- and they must be ade[...]

4-38 Driving with a T railer CAUTION: If you have a rear - most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide (CO) could come into your vehicle. Y ou can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness or death. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index. T o maximize your safety when towing a trailer: Have your exhaust system inspected for leaks, and make necessary repairs befor e starting on your trip. Keep the rear - most windows closed. If exhaust does come into your vehicle through a window in the r ear or another opening, drive with your front, main heating or cooling system on and with the fan on any speed. This will bring fresh, outside air into your vehicle. Do [...]

4-39 Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer . This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing Y ou’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer . And, because you’re a good deal longer , you’ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left. T o move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide y[...]

4-40 T urn Signals When T owing a T railer When you tow a trailer , your vehicle has to have extra wiring and a heavy - duty turn signal flasher (included in the optional trailering package). The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop. When towing a trailer , the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It’ s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still worki[...]

4-41 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. Then turn your wheels into the curb if facing downhill or into traffic if facing uphill. 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake and then shif[...]

4-42 T railer Wiring Harness The optional heavy - duty trailer wiring package is a seven - wire harness assembly . The four - wire portion of the harness assembly is stored under the vehicle, along the driver ’ s side rear corner of the frame rail. The three - wire portion of the harness assembly is stored in a frame pocket under the rear of the vehicle, on the driver ’ s side. The heavy - duty trailer wiring harness has a 30 - amp feed wire. Both harnesses come without connectors and should be wired by a qualified electrical technician. The technician can use the following color code chart when connecting the wiring harness to your trailer . Four - W ire Harness Light Green: Back - up l[...]

5- 5-1 Section 5 Pr oblems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5 - 2 Hazard W arning Flashers 5 - 2 Other W arning Devices 5 - 3 Jump Starting 5 - 9 T owing Y our V ehicle 5 - 10 Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine) 5 - 12 Cooling System (Gasoline Engine) 5 - 20 Engine Fan Noise 5 - 20 If a T ire Goes Flat 5 - 21 Changing a Flat T ire 5 - 36 If Y ou’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow[...]

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 at the top of the steering column. Y our hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press the button again to turn the flashers off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won’t work. Other W arning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can use them to warn others. Set one up at the side of the ro[...]

5-3 Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely . CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you. They contain gas that can explode or ignite. They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you don’t follow these steps exactly , some or all of these things can hurt you. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty . The ACDelco battery in your vehicle has a built - in hydrometer . Do not charge, test or jump start the battery if the h[...]

5-4 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12 - volt battery with a negative ground system. NOTICE: If the other system isn’t a 12 - volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. If you have a vehicle with a diesel engine with two batteries (or more) you should know before you begin that, especially in cold weather , you may not be able to get enough power from a single battery in another vehicle to start your diesel engine. If your vehicle has more than one battery , use the battery that’ s closer to the starter -- this will reduce electrical resistance. 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching ea[...]

5-5 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative ( - ) terminal locations on each vehicle. Y ou should always use the remote negative ( - ) jump starting terminal provided instead of any other engine or body part for the ground connection. CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water . Y ou don’t need to add water to the ACDelco battery installed in every new GM vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there. If it is low , add water to take care of that[...]

5-6 CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly . Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know . Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. Negative ( - ) will go to a heavy , unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative ( - ) terminal if the vehicle has one. Don’t connect positive (+) to negative ( - ) or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other [...]

5-7 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery . Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black negative ( - ) cable to the negative ( - ) terminal of the good battery . Use a remote negative ( - ) terminal if the vehicle has one. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative ( - ) cable doesn’t go to the dead battery . It goes to a heavy , unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative ( - ) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery .[...]

5-8 9. Connect the other end of the negative ( - ) cable to the remote negative ( - ) jump starting terminal. Remove the cap before using it. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 1 1. T ry to start the vehicle with the dead battery . If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service. NOTICE: Damage to your vehicle may result fr om electrical shorting if jumper cables are r emoved incorrectly . T o prevent electrical shorting, take care that they don’t touch each other or any other metal. The repairs wouldn’t be cover ed by your warranty .[...]

5-9 Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy , Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative ( - ) T erminal B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative ( - ) T erminals C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) T erminal T o disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( - ) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery . 2. Disconnect the black negative ( - ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery . 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery . 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other vehicle. 5. Return the remote negative ( - ) cap to the original position. T owing Y our V [...]

5-10 Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine) Y ou will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’ s instrument panel. If you have a diesel engine, you will also find a low coolant light on your instrument panel. If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Engine Overheating” in the Diesel Engine Supplement. Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (8.1L V8 Engine Only) If an overheated engine condition exists and the REDUCED ENGINE POWER light is displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. In this mode, you will notice a loss in power and engine performance. This operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a[...]

5-1 1 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 engine is cool. See “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode” in the Index. NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be bad[...]

5-12 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 on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary . 3. If you’re in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shift to the highest gear while driving -- DRIVE (D) or THIRD (3). If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can drive normally . If the warning continues, pull over , stop, and park your vehicle right away . If there’ s still no sign of steam, push down the accelerator u[...]

5-13 When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark. If it isn’t, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator , water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle. If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again. See if the engine cooling fan speed increases when idle speed is double[...]

5-14 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 corr osion may r esult. In addition, the engine coolant will requir e change sooner -- at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Damage caused by the use of coolant other than DEX - COOL is not covered by your new vehicle warranty . 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 of f the engine. How[...]

5-15 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 FULL COLD 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.[...]

5-16 CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly . They are under pr essure, and if you turn the radiator pressur e cap -- even a little -- 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 pressur e cap.[...]

5-17 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.[...]

5-18 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 FULL COLD mark. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off.[...]

5-19 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.[...]

5-20 Engine Fan Noise Y our 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 fan is spinning slower and 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 as the clutch more fully 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 require[...]

5-21 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. T o be even more certain the vehicle won’t move, you can put blocks at the front and r ear of the tire farthest away fr om the one being changed. That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle, at [...]

5-22 Removing the Spare T ire and T ools 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. A flat rear tire reduces clearance to remove the spare tire. If there is less than 12 inches (30.48 cm) between the ground and the rear bumper or any trailer hitch, jack up the vehicle until the flat tire is off the ground. (See “Removing the Flat T ire” and “Installing the Spare T ire,” in the Index. Unless your vehicle has a flat rear tire, do not remove or restore a tire from/to a storage position under the vehicle while the vehicle is supported by a jack. Always tighten the tire fully against the underside of the[...]

5-23 For cargo vans, and all passenger vans except those with the 15 - passenger seating arrangement, the jack is secured in the rear passenger side corner of the vehicle. Remove the retaining wing bolt and lift it off the mounting bracket. Set the jack and jacking equipment near the flat tire. For vans with the 15 - passenger seating arrangement, the jack is secured on the rear passenger side floor of the vehicle. Remove the retaining wing bolt and lift it out of the mounting bracket. Set the jack and jacking equipment near the flat tire.[...]

5-24 The ratchet has a DOWN side and an UP side. Attach the ratchet, with the DOWN side facing you, to the extension. The extension has a socket end and a flat chisel end. 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. T urn the ratchet counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. If you are changing a flat rear tire and the vehicle is already jacked up, use the jack handle and extension to hook the cable. Then pull the spare from beneath the vehicle. If the retainer pulls out, hook the inside of the wheel and pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle.[...]

5-25 When the tire has been lowered, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening. NOTICE: T o help avoid vehicle damage, do not drive the vehicle before the cable is r estored. Jacking T ool Storage A. Socket B. Jack Handle C. Ratchet D. Jacking T ool Storage Box E. Jack Handle Extension[...]

5-26 The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), jack handle extension (B), jack handle (C), socket (D) and the ratchet (E). Removing the Wheel Covers and Locking Wheel Nuts 1. Y ou will need to take off the wheel nut caps to reach your wheel nuts. When using the ratchet and socket, make sure the DOWN side faces you.[...]

5-27 2. Loosen the plastic nut caps. 3. Remove the center cap.[...]

5-28 Removing the Flat Tir e and Installing the Spare T ire 1. W ith the DOWN side facing you, use the ratchet and socket to loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. 2. The jack has a bolt on the end. Attach the socket end of the extension to the jack bolt. Attach the ratchet to the extension with the UP side facing you. 3. T urn the ratchet clockwise. That will raise the jack lift head a little.[...]

5-29 Front Position 4. Position jack under the vehicle as shown. Rear Position 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.[...]

5-30 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. 5. 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.[...]

5-31 6. Remove all the wheel nuts, and take off the flat tire. 7. 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 c[...]

5-32 8. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. T ighten each wheel nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely . 10. T i ghten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. T urn the wheel wrench clockwise. CAUTION: Incorr ect wheel nuts or impr operly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sur e 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 [...]

5-33 1 1. Put the wheel cover back on, or put the center cap and plastic wheel nut caps back on. Remove any wheel blocks. Remember that the jack, jacking equipment and tire must be properly stored in their original storage position before you begin driving again. The next part will show you how . Storing a Flat or Spare T ire and T ools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury . In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down. 2. Pull the retaining bar through the center of [...]

5-34 3. Pull the wheel toward the rear of the vehicle, keeping the cable tight. 4. Attach the ratchet, with the UP side facing you, to the extension.[...]

5-35 5. Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper . 6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle. Continue turning the ratchet/wheel wrench until the tire is secure and the cable is tight. The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened. 7. Make sure the tire is stored securely . Push, pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If the tire moves, use the ratchet/wheel wrench to tighten the cable. Y ou will hear two “clicks” when the tire is up all the way . Return the jacking equipment to the proper location. Secure the items and replace the jack cover .[...]

5-36 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 destroy par[...]

6- 6-1 Section 6 Service and Appearance Car e Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care. 6 - 2 Service 6 - 3 Fuel (Gasoline Engine) 6 - 5 Fuels in Foreign Countries (Gasoline Engines) 6 - 5 Filling Y our T ank (Gasoline Engine) 6 - 7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 6 - 8 Checking Things Under the Hood 6 - 1 1 Noise Control System 6 - 12 Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) 6 - 17 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines) 6 - 19 Automatic T ransmission Flui[...]

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 may have an air bag system. If it does, see “Servicing Y our Ai[...]

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 performance.[...]

6-4 In Canada, look for the “Auto Makers’ Choice” label on the pump. Canada Only California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. If this fuel is 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 may turn on (see “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the Index) and your vehicle may fail a smog - check test. If this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer [...]

6-5 NOTICE: Y our vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Don’t use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t be covered under your warranty . Fuels in Foreign Countries (Gasoline Engines) 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 i[...]

6-6 The fuel cap is behind a hinged door on the driver ’ s side of your vehicle. While refueling your vehicle, hang the fuel cap by the tether from the hook on the filler door . T o remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The fuel 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 cap too quickly . This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather . Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap al[...]

6-7 When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the Index. NOTICE: If you need a new fuel 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 may damage your fuel tank and emissions system. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the Index. Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION:[...]

6-8 Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: If your vehicle has air conditioning, the auxiliary engine fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, 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, do the following: 1. Pull this handle inside the vehicle. It is located in front of the driver ’ s side door fra[...]

6-9 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. 3. Lift the hood. 4. Release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood hinge. The underhood lamp (if equipped) will automatically come on and stay on until the hood is closed.[...]

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

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 let the hood down and close it firmly . Noise Control System The following information relates to compliance with federal noise emission standards for vehicles with a Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) of more than 10,000 lbs. (4 536 kg). The Maintenance Schedule provides information on maintaining the noise control system to minimize degradation of the noise emission control system during the life of your vehicle. The noise control system warranty is given in your warr[...]

6-12 Engine: Removal or rendering engine speed governor (if equipped) inoperative so as to allow engine speed to exceed manufacturer specifications. Fan and Drive: Removal of fan clutch (if equipped) or rendering clutch inoperative. Removal of the fan shroud (if equipped). Air Intake: Removal of the air cleaner silencer . Modification of the air cleaner . Exhaust: Removal of the muffler and/or resonator . Removal of the exhaust pipes and exhaust pipe clamps. Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Engine Oil (Diesel Engine)” in the Diesel Engine Supplement. Checking Engine Oil It’ s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to[...]

6-13 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 mark, 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 engine oil 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 upper mark that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. The engine oil filler cap is located between the coolant recovery tank and[...]

6-14 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:[...]

6-15 As in the chart shown previously , SAE 5W - 30 is best for your vehicle. However , you can use SAE 10W - 30 if it’ s going to be 0 F ( - 18 C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity , or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W - 50. NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute 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 0W - 30[...]

6-16 When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city maintenance schedule: Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 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). Y ou frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle. The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application. Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to break down sooner . If any one of these is true for your vehicle, then you need to change your oil and filter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever oc[...]

6-17 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines) The engine air cleaner/filter is located near the center of the engine compartment. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for more information on location. The engine air cleaner/filter assembly has an indicator that lets you know when the air filter is dirty and needs to be serviced. See “Owner Checks and Services” in the Index to determine when to check the indicator . If the area inside the clear section of the indicator is green, no air filter service is required. When the area inside the indicator is orange and CHANGE AIR FIL TER appears, the filter should be replaced.[...]

6-18 T o change the engine air cleaner/filter , do the following: 1. Unhook the retainer clips and remove the cover . 2. Lift the filter out of the engine air cleaner/filter housing. Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible. 3. Clean the engine air cleaner/filter housing. 4. Install the new engine air cleaner/filter into the engine air cleaner/filter housing. Make sure that it fits properly into the housing. 5. Install the cover and fasten the retaining clips. 6. After the engine air cleaner/filter is properly serviced, the indicator should be reset. Push the button on the top of the indicator to reset it to the green (clean) filter zone. See “Normal Replacement Parts”[...]

6-19 Automatic T ransmission Fluid If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Automatic T ransmission Fluid” in the Diesel Supplement. When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle’ s GVWR is over 8,600 or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher . In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If your vehicle’ s GVWR is not over 8,600 a[...]

6-20 T o get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180 F to 200 F (82 C to 93 C). Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50 F (10 C). If it’ s colder than 50 F (10 C), drive the vehicle in DRIVE (D) until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes. A cold fluid check can be made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off, but this 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 . [...]

6-21 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The transmission dipstick has a red handle and is located near the center of the engine compartment. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for more information on location. 1. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way , wait three seconds and then pull it back out again. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area, below the cross - hatched area, for a cold check or in the HOT area or cross - hatched area for a hot check. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, pus[...]

6-22 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 level up to the HOT area for a hot check. It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5 L). Don’ t overfill. NOTICE: W e recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON - III, because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transmission. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON - III is not covered by you[...]

6-23 Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. How to Check Lubricant T o get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. 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. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX - COOL engine coolant. This coolant is d[...]

6-24 A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX - COOL coolant will: Give freezing protection down to - 34 F ( - 37 C). Give boiling protection up to 265 F (129 C). Protect against rust and corrosion. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important 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 corr osion may r esult. In addition, the engine coolant will requir e change sooner -- at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Damage caused by the use of coolant other t[...]

6-25 NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mixtur e, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be cover ed by your warranty . T oo much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator , heater core and other parts. If you have to add coolant more than four times a year , have your dealer check your cooling system. NOTICE: If you use the proper coolant, you don’t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system. These can be harmful. Checking Coolant The coolant recovery tank is located near the center of the engine compartment. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for more information on location. Th[...]

6-26 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 pressur e cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly . With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator . Never turn the radiator pressur e cap -- even a little -- when the engine and radiator are hot. Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. 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 sp[...]

6-27 Radiator Pressur e Cap The radiator pressure cap is located near the center of the engine compartment. NOTICE: Y our radiator cap is a pressure - type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sur e the arr ows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment on the driver ’ s side of the vehicle.[...]

6-28 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 T urn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, 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 up to the mar[...]

6-29 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, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid. Fill your washer fluid tank only three - quarters full when it’ s very cold. This allows for expansion if freezing occurs, which could damage the tank if it is completely full. Don’t use engine coolant (antifreeze) in your windshield washer . It can damage your washer system and paint. Brakes Brake Fluid Y our brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT - [...]

6-30 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 fluid when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. Y ou should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary , only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. CAUTION: If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine. The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough. Y ou or others could be burned, and[...]

6-31 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 . CAUTION: With the wr ong kind of fluid in your brake system, your brakes may not work well, or they may not even work at all. This could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake fluid. 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 bra[...]

6-32 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 the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to an accident. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn - out brake pads could result in costly brake r epair . Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when th[...]

6-33 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 a sign of brake trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear . If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Y our vehicle was designed and tested with top - quality GM brake parts. When you re[...]

6-34 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 dealer . For the type of bulbs,[...]

6-35 Sealed Beam Headlamp 1. Remove the four screws from the headlamp retainer . Pull the retainer out and set it aside. 2. Unplug the lamp assembly from the connector . 3. Remove the old headlamp 4. Install a new headlamp into the assembly . 5. Plug the assembly back into the connector . 6. Reassemble the headlamp assembly with the retainer . Composite Headlamps 1. Open the hood. 2. Locate the rear side of each of the headlamps. 3. W ithout removing the headlamp assembly itself, remove the bulb socket from the back of the headlamp on the driver ’ s side. T urn the bulb counterclockwise one quarter turn to remove it from the socket. On the passenger ’ s side, turn the bulb clockwise one [...]

6-36 4. Reinstall the new bulb into the socket and return it to the headlamp assembly . Front Parking/T urn Signal Lamps T o replace the front parking/turn signal lamps, do the following: 1. Remove the outer screws from the parking/turn signal lamp lens assembly . (There are either two or four screws, depending on your vehicle’ s trim level.)[...]

6-37 2. Remove the lamp from the grille. 3. Squeeze the tab on the side of the bulb assembly while turning it counterclockwise. 4. Remove the bulb assembly from the back of the lens and replace the bulb. 5. T urn the socket clockwise to reinstall it in the lens assembly . Reinstall the screws on the parking/turn signal lamp assembly . Sidemarker Lamps 1. Remove the screw from the top of the lens.[...]

6-38 2. Unclip the bottom of the lamp from the grille. 3. Pull the bulb straight out to remove it. Install the new bulb. 4. Reverse these steps to reinstall the lamp. T aillamps 1. Open the rear door . 2. Push the socket protector until you can see the fasteners.[...]

6-39 3. Remove the nuts with a deep socket wrench. 4. Remove the hidden upper nuts.[...]

6-40 5. Lift the lamp as you turn it toward the rear of the vehicle. 6. T o remove, squeeze the tab on the side of the sockets while turning them counterclockwise.[...]

6-41 7. T urn the old bulb counterclockwise to remove it. Install the new bulb. 8. Reverse the above steps to reinstall the lamp. 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 the Index for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. T o remove the type with a release clip, do the following: 1. Lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position.[...]

6-42 2. Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab. Pull down on the blade assembly to release it from the wiper arm hook. 3. The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by bottom claws of the blade assembly . At the notched end, pull the insert from the blade assembly . 4. T o install the new wiper insert, slide the notched end last, into the end with two blade claws. Then slide the insert all the way through the blade claws at the opposite end. 5. Make sure that the notches are locked by the bottom claws. Make sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slot. 6. Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook. Pull it up until the pivot lo[...]

6-43 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 following: Unusual[...]

6-44 How to Check Use a good quality pocket - type gage to check tire pressure. Y ou can’ t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they’re underinflated. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture. Tir e Inspection and Rotation T ires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear , rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See “When It’ s Time for New T ires” and “Wheel Replacement” later in this section for more inf[...]

6-45 If your vehicle has dual rear wheels, always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here when rotating your tires. When you install dual wheels, be sure the vent holes in the inner and outer wheels on each side are lined up. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Certification/Tire label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut T orque” in the Index. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places wher e th[...]

6-46 When It’ s Time for New T ires 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. Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators. 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 [...]

6-47 Buying New Tir es T o find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Certification/T ire label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a T ire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’ s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number . That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle. If your tires have an all - season tread design, the TPC number will be followed by an “MS” (for mud and snow). If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number [...]

6-48 Uniform Tir e Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: T readwear 200 T raction AA T emperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway T raffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear , traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires. The Uniform T ire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread, winter - type snow tires, space - saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim di[...]

6-49 T emperature -- A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’ s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law . W arning: T[...]

6-50 Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air , replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. Y our dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. Each new wheel should have the same load - carrying capacity , diameter , width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way , you will be sure to have the right whe[...]

6-51 Whenever a wheel, wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced on a dual wheel setup, check the wheel nut torque after 100, 1,000 and 6,000 miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km) of driving. For proper torque, see “Wheel Nut T orque” in the Index. 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 a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel. T ire Chains NOTICE: Use tire chains only wher e legal and only when you must. Use chains that are the pr oper size for you[...]

6-52 Appearance Care Remember , cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer ’ s warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside. Never use these to clean your vehicle: Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon T etrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner T urpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous -- some more than others -- and they can all damage your vehicle, too. Don[...]

6-53 Here are some cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set. Carefully scrape off any excess stain. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set. Using Cleaner on Fabric 1. V acuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. 2. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. 3. Follow the directions on the container label. 4. Apply cleaner with a clean sponge. Don’t saturate the material and don’t rub it[...]

6-54 Cleaning V inyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. Y ou may have to do it more than once. Things like tar , asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them of f quickly . Use a clean cloth and a vinyl/leather cleaner . See your dealer for this product. Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let the leather dry naturally . Do not use heat to dry . For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner . See your dealer for this product. Never use oils, varnishes, solvent - based or abrasive cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather . Soiled or stained [...]

6-55 Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index. NOTICE: Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches. A void placing decals on the inside rear window , since they may have to be scraped off later . If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window , an electric defogger element may be damaged. Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid. Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and W iper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the win[...]

6-56 Cleaning the Outside of Y our V ehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty , depth of color , gloss retention and durability . W ashing Y our V ehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’ s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water . Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Use a car washing soap. Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Be sure to rinse the vehicle well, removing all soap residue completely . Y ou can get GM - approved cleaning products from your dealer . See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index. Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or that contain acid or abrasives. [...]

6-57 Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar , tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’ s finish if they remain on painted surfaces. W ash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary , use non - abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter . Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. Y ou can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should b[...]

6-58 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. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty . Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratche[...]

6-59 Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody . If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain water . Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect. Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Y our dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you. Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pol[...]

6-60 GM V ehicle Care/Appearance Materials[...]

6-61 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 front passenger door frame. It’ s very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this la[...]

6-62 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 flicker on and off, or in some cases to remain off. [...]

6-63 Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block access door is on the instrument panel above the hood release lever on the driver ’ s side of the vehicle. Y ou can remove the cover by turning the fastener counterclockwise. Y ou can remove fuses with a fuse extractor . The fuse extractor is mounted to the fuse block access door . T o remove fuses if you don’t have a fuse extractor , hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out. Be sure to use the correct fuse. If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a spare fuse, you can borrow one of the same fuse rating. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without -- like th[...]

6-64 POSITION NAME CIRCUITS PROTECTED 1. STOP Center High Mounted Stop Lamp, Stoplamps 2. HTD MIR Electric Heated Mirrors 3. CTSY Courtesy Lamps, Dome/RDG Lamps, V anity Mirrors, Power Mirrors 4. GAUGES Instrument Panel Cluster , Daytime Running Lamp Relay , Daytime Running Lamp Module, Headlamp Switch, Keyless Entry Illumination, Low Coolant Module, CHIME Module, DRAB Module 5. HAZARD Hazard Lamps/CHIME Module 6. CRUISE Cruise Control 7. PWR AUX Auxiliary Power Outlet, DLC 8. CRANK Not Used 9. P ARK LPS License Plate Lamp, Parking Lamps, T aillamps, Front Sidemarkers, Glove Box Ashtray 10. AIR BAGS Air Bags 1 1. WIPER W iper Motor , W asher Pump 12. HTR - A/C A/C, A/C Blower , High Blower R[...]

6-65 POSITION NAME CIRCUITS PROTECTED 14. ILLUM Instrument Panel Cluster , HV AC Controls, RR HV AC Controls, Instrument Panel Switches, Radio Illumination, Door Switch Illumination 15. DRL Daytime Running Lamp Relay 16. TURN B/U Front T urn, RR T urn, Back - up Lamps, BTSI Solenoid 17. RADIO - 1 Radio (Ign, Accy), Upfitter Provision Relay 18. BRAKE 4W AL PCM, ABS, Cruise Control 19. RADIO - B Radio (Battery), Power Antenna 20. TRANS PRNDL, Automatic T ransmission 21. SECURITY Passlock 22. RR DEFOG Rear W indow Defog 23. NOT USED Not Used 24. RR HV AC RR HV AC Controls, HIGH, MED, LOW Relays A. PWR ACCY Power Door Lock, Six - W ay Power Seat, Keyless Entry Illumination Module B. PWR WDO Powe[...]

6-66 Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is in the engine compartment on the driver ’ s side of the vehicle. NAME CIRCUITS PROTECTED SP ARE Spare Fuse A.I.R. Air Pump BLOWER Front Blower Motor ABS Electronic Brake Control Module IGN B Ignition Switch IGN A Starter Relay , Ignition Switch BA TT Instrument Panel Fuse Block LIGHTING Instrument Panel Fuse Block, Headlamp Switch RH - HDLP Right - hand Headlamp (Export only) LH - HDLP Left - hand Headlamp (Export only) RH - HIBM Right - hand High - beam Headlamp (Export only) LH - HIBM Left - hand High - beam Headlamp (Export only)[...]

6-67 NAME CIRCUITS PROTECTED ETC Electronic Throttle Control RR BLOWER Rear Auxiliary Blower Motor Relays CNG Compressed Natural Gas ENG - I Heated O 2 Sensors, Mass Air Flow Sensor , Evap Canister Purge V alve, Crankshaft Position Sensor, Secondary Air Injection Relay (Diesel), W ater in Fuel Sensor (Diesel), Fuel Heater (Diesel), Glowplug Relay (Diesel), W astegate Solenoid (Diesel) ECM - I Ignition Coil, Camshaft Position Sensor , VCM, Fuel Injectors, Coil Driver IGN - E Air Conditioning Clutch Relay SP ARE Spare Fuse SP ARE Spare Fuse SP ARE Spare Fuse NAME CIRCUITS PROTECTED A/C Air Conditioning Clutch Relay HORN Horn Relay , Underhood Lamp(s) ECM - B Fuel Pump Relay , VCM, PCM, Fuel Pu[...]

6-68 Replacement Bulbs LAMP OR BULB QTY NUMBER Sealed Beam Headlamps 2 H6054 Composite Low - Beam Headlamps 2 6052 Composite High - Beam Headlamps 2 9005 Front Sidemarker Lamp 2 194 Front Parking and T urn Lamp 4 2357NA Rear Parking Lamp 2 3057 Rear Stop and T urn Lamp 2 3057 Back - up Lamp 2 3156 Back - up Lamp 2 1 156 Rear Parking, Stop, and T urn Lamp 2 1 157 For any bulb not listed here, contact your dealer .[...]

6-69 Capacities and Specifications All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in this manual. See refrigerant charge label under the hood for char ge capacity information and requirements. Engine Identification -- Gasoline Engines Engine “VOR TEC” 4300 “V OR TEC” 5000 “V OR TEC” 5700 “V OR TEC” 8100 T ype V6 V8 V8 V8 VIN Code W M R G Fuel System CSFI 1 CSFI 1 CSFI 1 MFI 2 Spark Plug Gap 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) Firing Order 1 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 21 - 8 - 4 - 3 - 6 - 5 - 7 - 21 - 8 - 4 - 3 - 6 - 5 - 7 - 21 - 8 - 7 - 2 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 1 Central Sequentia[...]

6-70 Wheel Nut T orque MODEL TORQUE All 140 lb - ft (190 N·m) Cooling System Capacity ENGINE VIN QTY W ithout Rear Heater QTY With Rear Heater “VOR TEC” 4300 V6 W 11.0 quarts (10.4 L) 14.0 quarts (13.2 L) “VOR TEC” 5000 V8 M 17.0 quarts (16.0 L) 20.0 quarts (18.9 L) “VOR TEC” 5700 V8 R 17.0 quarts (16.0 L) 20.0 quarts (18.9 L) “VOR TEC” 8100 V8 G 23.0 quarts (21.8 L) 26.0 quarts (24.6 L) After refill, the level MUST be checked as outlined under “Engine Cooling System” in Section 5. Engine Oil Capacity ENGINE VIN Quantity “VOR TEC” 4300 V6 W 4.5 quarts (4.3 L) “VOR TEC” 5000 V8 M 5.0 quarts (4.8 L) “VOR TEC” 5700 V8 R 5.0 quarts (4.8 L) “VOR TEC” 8100 V8 G[...]

6-71 Fuel T ank Capacity TYPE QUANTITY MODEL TYPE Standard T ank 31.0 U.S. gallons (117.3 L) Passenger and Cargo Standard T ank 35.0 U.S. gallons (132.5 L) Cab and Chassis Optional T ank* 55.0 U.S. gallons (208.1 L) Cab and Chassis *159 inch wheelbase or 177 inch wheelbase only Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity If you do your own service work, you’ll need the proper service manual. See “Doing Y our Own Service W ork” in the Index for additional information. It is recommended that service work on your air conditioning system be performed by a qualified technician. REFRIGERANT TYPE CAP ACITY R–134a 2.0 lbs. (0.91 kg) Front R–134a 3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg) Front and Rear[...]

6-72 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 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 dealer . These specifications are for information only . If you have any questions, see the service manual for the chassis or refer to the body manufacturer ’ s publications. Engine “V OR TEC” 4300 V6 “V OR TEC” 5000 V8 “V OR TEC” 5700 V8 “V ORTEC”8100 V8 VIN W M R G Oil Filter PF47 PF1218 PF1218 PF454 Engine Air Cleaner [...]

7- 7-1 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Y our vehicle needs these services to retain its safety , dependability and emission control performance. 7 - 2 Introduction 7 - 4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 - 9 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7 - 33 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7 - 48 Part B: Owner Checks and Services 7 - 53 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 - 55 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 - 58 Part E: Maintenance Record[...]

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

7-3 How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explains 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 the work. I[...]

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 keep your ve[...]

Scheduled Maintenance 7-5 Short T rip/City Definition Follow the Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 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). 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 conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to br eak down s[...]

Scheduled Maintenance 7-6 Short T rip/City Intervals Every 24,000 Miles (40 000 km): Diesel Engine Only: Fuel Cap Replacement, if driving in dusty conditions. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Diesel Engine Only: Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Fuel Filter Replacement. Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic T ransmission Service (vehicles over 8600 GVWR or driven under severe conditions or equipped with diesel engine). Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. If Equipped: Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Inspection. Gasoline Engine Only: Evaporative Control System Inspection. Diesel Engine Only: Crankcase Depression Regulator V alve (CDR V) System Chec[...]

Scheduled Maintenance 7-7 Long T rip/Highway Definition Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the conditions from the Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance are true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads. Use the Short T rip/City schedule for these conditions. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions will cause engine oil to br eak down slower . Long T rip/Highway Intervals At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Drive Axle Service (2500 and 3500 Series with locking differential only). Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs firs[...]

Scheduled Maintenance 7-8 Long T rip/Highway Intervals Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter Replacement. Diesel Engine Only: Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Front Wheel Bearing Repack (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic T ransmission Service (vehicles over 8600 GVWR or driven under severe conditions or equipped with diesel engine). Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. If Equipped: Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Inspection. Gasoline Engine Only: Evaporative Control System Inspection. Diesel Engine Only: Crankcase Depression Regulator V alve (CDR V) System Check. Long T rip/Highway In[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-9 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of this vehicle. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km) for the life of this vehicle. See “Owner Checks and Services” and “Periodic Maintenance Inspections” following. Footnotes The U.S. Envir onmental Pr otection Agency or the California Air Resour ces Boar d has determined that the failur e to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit r ecall liability prior to the comp[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-10 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. 2500 and 3500 Series Only: If your vehicle has a locking differential, drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change. 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-1 1 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional informat[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-12 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Diesel Engine Only: Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary . An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) Gasoline Engine Only: See “Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check” in the Index. Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. 2500 and 3500 Series Only: If driving in dusty areas or when towing a trailer , drain fluid and refill every 15,000 [...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-13 Diesel Engine Only: Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other components are tight. Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is properly seated and the cover fits tightly . Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as necessary . This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States. Diesel Engine Only: If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan, inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook - up (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Be sure the valve works properly[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-14 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional informat[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-15 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. 2500 and 3500 Series Only: If driving in dusty areas or when towing a trailer , drain fluid and refill every 15,000 mi[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-16 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) Diesel Engine Only: Replace engine air cleaner filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. Gasoline Engine Only: See “Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check” in the Index. V ehicles W ith GVWR Above 10,000 lbs. or Equipped with Diesel Engine Only: Inspect shields for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is a Noise Emission Contr ol Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States. Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Diesel Engine Only: Check the air intake syste[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-17 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. 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 axle fluid level an[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-18 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. 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 chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check axle fluid level an[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-19 Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Diesel Engine Only:Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary . An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) Gasoline Engine Only: See “Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check” in the Index. V ehicles W ith GVWR Above 10,000 lbs. or Equipped with Diesel Engine Only: Inspect shields for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is a Noise Emission Contr ol Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States. Diesel Engine Only: Check the air intake syst[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-20 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Diesel Engine Only: Replace fuel cap if driving in dusty conditions. An Emission Contr ol Service. 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle has a diesel engine, if the vehicle’ s GVWR is over 8600 l[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-21 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. 54,000 Miles (90 000 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional informat[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-22 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. 2500 and 3500 Series Only: If driving in dusty areas or when towing a trailer , drain fluid and refill every 15,000 miles (25 000 km). Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). V ehicles W ith GVWR Above 10,000 lbs. or Equipped with Diesel Engine Only: Inspect shields for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is [...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-23 Gasoline Engine Only: Conduct evaporative control system inspection. Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook - up, routing and condition. Check that the purge valve works properly (if equipped). Replace as needed. An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) Diesel Engine Only: Replace engine air cleaner filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. Gasoline Engine Only: See “Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check” in the Index. Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Diesel Engine Only: Check the air intake system ins[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-24 63,000 Miles (105 000 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional infor[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-25 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Diesel Engine Only: Replace fuel cap if driving in dusty conditions. An Emission Contr ol Service. 75,000 Miles (125 000 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 7-26 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) (Continued) Diesel Engine Only: Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary . An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) Gasoline Engine Only: See “Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check” in the Index. Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. 2500 and 3500 Series Only: If driving in dusty areas or when towing a trailer , drain fluid and refill every 15,000 miles (25 000 km). V ehicles W ith GVWR Above 10,000 lbs. or Equipped with Diesel Engine Only: Inspect shields for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is a Noise [...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-27 78,000 Miles (130 000 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 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 axle fluid level [...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-28 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check axle fluid level [...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-29 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. 2500 and 3500 Series Only: If driving in dusty areas or when towing a trailer , drain fluid and refill every 15,000 miles (25 000 km). Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Replace fuel filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) Diesel Engine Only: Replace engine air cleaner filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. G[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-30 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) V ehicles W ith GVWR Above 10,000 lbs. or Equipped with Diesel Engine Only: Inspect shields for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is a Noise Emission Contr ol Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States. Diesel Engine Only: Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other components are tight. Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is properly seated and the cover fits tightly . Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as necessary . This is a Noise Emissi[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-31 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Diesel Engine Only: Replace fuel cap if driving in dusty conditions. An Emission Contr ol Service. 99,000 Miles (165 000 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 7-32 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Gasoline Engine Only: Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Contr ol Service. Gasoline Engine Only: Replace spark plugs. An Emission Contr ol Service. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle has a diesel engine, if the vehicle’ s GVWR is over 8600 lbs. or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher . – In hilly or mountainous terrain. – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you haven’t used your vehicle under se[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-33 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of this vehicle. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km) for the life of this vehicle. See “Owner Checks and Services” and “Periodic Maintenance Inspections” following. Footnotes The U.S. Envir onmental Pr otection Agency or the California Air Resour ces Boar d has determined that the failur e to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit r ecall liability prior to the c[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-34 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. 2500 and 3500 Series Only: If your vehicle has a locking differential, drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change. 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 [...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-35 Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Diesel Engine Only: Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other components are tight. Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is properly seated and the cover fits tightly . Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as necessary . This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States. Diesel Engine Only: If your engine has a thermostatically controll[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-36 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Replace fuel filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) Diesel Engine Only: Replace engine air cleaner filter . An Emission Contr ol S[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-37 Diesel Engine Only: Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other components are tight. Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is properly seated and the cover fits tightly . Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as necessary . This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States. Diesel Engine Only: If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan, inspect hoses and ducts for proper hook - up (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Be sure the valve works properly .[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-38 45,000 Miles (75 000 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. V ehicles W ith GVWR Above 10,000 lbs. or Equipped with Diesel Engine Only: Inspect shields for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is a Noise Emission Contr ol Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States. Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote [...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-39 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle has a diesel engine, if the vehicle’ s GVWR is over 8600 lbs. or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher . – In hilly or mountainous terrain. – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km). 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-40 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). 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 .) Diesel Eng[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-41 Gasoline Engine Only: Inspect Evaporative Control System. Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook - up, routing and condition. Check that the purge valve works properly , if equipped. Replace as needed. An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) Diesel Engine Only: Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other components are tight. Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is properly seated and the cover fits tightly . Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as necessary . This is a Noise Emission Control Serv[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-42 67,500 Miles (1 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. 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 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check axle fluid[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-43 Diesel Engine Only: Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other components are tight. Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is properly seated and the cover fits tightly . Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as necessary . This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States. Diesel Engine Only: If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan, inspect hoses and ducts for proper hook - up (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Be sure the valve works properly .[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-44 90,000 Miles (150 000 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Replace fuel filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) Diesel Engine Only: Replace engine air cleaner filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. Gasoline Engine Only: See “Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check” in the Index. V ehicles With GVWR Above 10,000[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-45 Diesel Engine Only: Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other components are tight. Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is properly seated and the cover fits tightly . Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as necessary . This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States. Diesel Engine Only: If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan, inspect hoses and ducts for proper hook - up (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Be sure the valve works properly .[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-46 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Gasoline Engine Only: Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Contr ol Service. Gasoline Engine Only: Replace spark plugs. An Emission Contr ol Service. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle has a diesel engine, if the vehicle’ s GVWR is over 8600 lbs. or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher . – In hilly or mountainous terrain. – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you haven’t used your vehicle under [...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-47 150,000 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 the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Contr ol Service. ACTUAL SER VICED BY : MILEAGE DA TE[...]

7-48 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 the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km) For vehicles with dual wheels, check dual wheel nut torque. For proper torque, see “Wheel Nut T orque” in the Index. At Each Fuel Fill It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks a[...]

7-49 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 windshield. Also s[...]

7-50 W eatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer , seal better , and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Automatic T ransmission Check Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See “Automatic T ransmission Fluid” in the Index. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed. At Least Once a Y ear Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all hood hinges, hood prop[...]

7-51 Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly . If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below . 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary . 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. Automatic T ransmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION: When you are [...]

7-52 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 fr ont 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. Keeping your [...]

7-53 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). Y ou should let your dealer ’ s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sur e any necessary r epairs ar e completed at once. Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in a service manual. See “Service and Owner Publications” in the Index. Steering and Suspension 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 power steering lines and hoses for proper hook[...]

7-54 Fuel System Inspection Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks. Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser . T o help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year . Throttle System Inspection (Gasoline Engine) 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 ac[...]

7-55 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer . USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) 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. USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Engine Oil (Diesel Engine) Engine oil with the letters CH - 4 or CG - 4 is best for your vehicle. The CH - 4 or CG - 4 designation may appear either alone, or in combination with other API designations, such as API CH - 4/SJ, CG - 4/SH or CH [...]

7-56 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 1 1 Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 12377967 or equivalent DOT - 3 brake fluid). W indshield W asher Solvent GM Optikleen W asher Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent. Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC - LB. Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint, 1050017 - 1 quart, or equivalent). Automatic T ransmission DEXRON - III Automatic T ransmission Fluid. Key Lock Cylinders Multi - Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent). USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Chassis Lubrication[...]

7-57 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Rear Axle (2500 and 3500 Series with Locking Differential Only) Axle Lubricant; use only GM Part No. 1052271. Do not add friction modifier . Propshaft Splines and Universal Joints Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC - LB. One - Piece Propshaft Spline Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345879) or lubricant meeting requirements of GM 9985830. 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 # 2, Category LB or GC[...]

7-58 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[...]

7-59 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED[...]

7-60 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED[...]

8- 8-1 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. 8 - 2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 - 4 Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users 8 - 4 Customer Assistance Offices 8 - 5 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8 - 6 Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program 8 - 8 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 - 8 Courtesy T ransportation 8 - 10 W arranty Information 8 - 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 8 - 1 1 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 8 - 1 1 Reporting Safety Def[...]

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 owner of th[...]

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 instrument panel [...]

8-4 Y ou may contact the BBB using the toll - free telephone number or write them at the following address: BBB Auto Line Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. 4200 W ilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, V A 22203 - 1804 T elephone: 1 - 800 - 955 - 5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, mileage and other factors. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in this program. Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users T o assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech - impaired and who use T ext T elephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY [...]

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 (For T ext T elephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 All Overseas Locations Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. V irgin Islands) General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V . Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 Col. Lomas de Bezares C.P . 1 1910, Mexico, D.F . 01-800-508-0000 Long Distance: 01 1-52 - 53 29 0 800 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities[...]

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 2002 Chevrolet, membership in Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside Assistance is available 24 hou r s a da y , 365 d ays 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 you r pr oblem cannot be resolved over the phone, our advisors have access to a nationwide network of dealer recommen ded service providers. Roadside membership is fre e ; h o w e v e[...]

8-7 Roadside Courtesy Car e provides: Roadside Basic Car e services (as outlined previously) Plus: FREE Non - W arranty T owing (to the closest dealer from a legal roadway) FREE Locksmith/Key Service (when keys are lost on the road or locked inside) FREE Flat T ire Service (spare installed on the road) FREE Jump Start (at home or on the road) FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 of fuel delivered on the road) 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 2002 Chevrolet passenger cars and light duty trucks[...]

8-8 For prompt assistance when calling, please have the following available to give to the advisor: V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) License plate number V ehicle color V ehicle location T elephone number where you can be reached V ehicle mileage Description of problem Canadian Roadside Assistance V ehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the W arranty and Owner Assistance Information book or call 1 - 800 - 268 - 6800 for emergency services. Courtesy T ransportation Chevrolet has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. T o enhance your ownership exper[...]

8-9 If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are ur ged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair . T ransportation Options W arranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However , if you are unable to wait Chevrolet helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes a one way shuttle ride to a destination up to 10 miles from the dealers[...]

8-10 Courtesy T ransportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer . Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability . All Courtesy T ransportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. Canadian V ehicles: For warranty repairs during the Complete V ehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New V ehicle Limited W arranty , alternative transportation may be available under the Courtesy T ransportation Program. Please consult your dealer for details. General Motors r eserves the right to unilaterally modify , change or discontinue Courtesy[...]

8-1 1 REPOR TING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify T ransport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. Y ou may write to: T ransport Canada 330 Sparks Street T ower C Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 REPOR T ING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or T ransport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1 - 800 - 222 - 1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P .O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232 - 5170 In Canada, please call us at 1 - 800 - 263 - 3777 ([...]

8-12 SER VICE PUBLICA TIONS ORDERING INFORMA TION Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body , etc. T ransmission, T ransaxle, T ransfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. 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 service of your vehicle. Owner ’ s Information Owner publications are wri[...]