The 2003 GMC Savana Owner Manual QH Seals and n^slraint Systems ............................. Front Seals ..... ................................................ Rear Seals ....................................................... Child Restfiainis .............................. ............... Air Bag Syslem ................................................ Restreinl System ChocK ................................ Features and Corttrols.................................... . Keys .................................
Canadian Owners You can otitam a French copy ot this manual from'your dealer m from: Helm, Incorporated PO, Box 07130 Detroit, Ml 46207 GENERAL MOTORS, Ihe GM ЕгпЫет. GMC. Ihe GMC Truck Emblerm and the name SAVANA are registered tradefflarks of Generai Motors Corporation. This manual includes Ihe latesi information at ihe ttn>e il was printed, We reser/e the righi to make changes after lhal lime without further nolice.
Safety Warnings and Symbols Vou wpII find a number tJi safaty tqutions m this book. Wg use a box aftd the word CAUTION io letl you about things Ihat could hurt you it you were to ignore the warning. Vqu wIJI also find a cincie with a slash ihrough it in this hook, This safety symbol means "DanT,* ■ponT do ihis” or Don't let this happen.'' A CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurl you or other people. In ihfi caution area, we tell you what the hazard Is.
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols At&o, in this book you will find these notices: Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of lexi. Symbols, used on your vehicle, are shown along wilh the taíil descnbing the gparation or information relating to a specific cumponeni, control, message, gags or indi calor.
T+iese are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on youf vehicle; CJMLTTIQN POaStBLET JNUUHÏ PFWTtCT EVE&BV {pü} 5^IE3.DI№ LATCH eOTH LAP A«D SMÜULDEB BELTÏÏTO PBOTKT OCCUPAIT Dû NOT ÏWBT SAfETY BEL r V/HEN ATTACUINO TURH FASTErJ SEAT MLTS CAUSTIC SATTERV AC(D COULD CAUSE BOPNS AVOIP SPAHK3 OR FIAMES □LfT COMPLETELV THENSECURE CJlILD SEAT 0=0 SIGNALS 4 AID RAG PQSrnON □O *iOT INSTALL A PÛRWARD-FACINQ % POWER WlMMW F.
Model Reference Thhs manual covers these mocieis: VI
Section 1 Seats and Яestraint Systems Front Seats ..,.ч Seüls Power Seal .. Bedining Sea№acks,,. Rear Seats____ ___ Bear Seal Operation Safety Belts........... . ..... 1-2 ___ 1-3 ...... 1-3 ...... T-S ...... t^5 ...... 1-9 .1-9 Saleiv Belts; They Are Гог Everyonp Quesfions ancf Answers About Safety Batts ^L....1-tЗ Hovu to Wear Salety Belts Properly ....................... 1-14 Driver Pavilion.............................................. ¡..k.rr.1-14 Safely Beh Use During Pregngncy ....................
Front Seats Manual Seats The bucket seals can he adjusted iofward or rearward with the lever located ai the front of ihe seal. To adjust the seal, puH the lever up to release the seal holtom^ Slide the seal to where you want it and then release tfie lever. Try lo move the seal with your body, 10 make sure Ihe seal is loched inlo place. 1^2 A CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you fry to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving.
Power Seat Recfining Seatbacks If yciur vahfclp h3& g power seal on ihe driver's or passenger's sidfin you can adjusT i( with tha&a controls lacaled a| tha front center ol the seat cushion. To adjust Ihe iaaiback. lifi the front of the lever, which is Jocated on the ,Inboard side oi the seat cushionr To raise Of fower the seat, move |ha oenier linoh up or down.
Æ CAUTION: Sitting In a reclined position when your vehicle Is In motion can t>e dangerous. Even It you buckle up, your safety belts can't do their job when you're reclined like this. The shoulder halt can't do its job because II 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. But don't have a sealback redmed if your vehicle is rntiving. 1-4 The lap belt can't do Its job either.
Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation There are two pins locaiecf on lh& inboard sides oi the rear seats. It the vehigts has floor mats, the pins will be located under a Nap that has been cuL inlo Ihe mal.
The passenger's side pin will g vwhits cap with an 'R" mgrtted on it and wlit look like this; 2. Pull ihe pm handle up which will loosen the pm from Ihe retaining clip. 3. Once Ihe black or while pin is disengaged, pull ihe pin completely Out. 4. Repeat !hls pfocedure for the pin on the other seat base. 5. Pull thD seat rearward about I wo inches (5 cm) and then ritt the seat from Ihe floor rails, 6. Remtjva the seat from the vehicle. 1-e ----------------------------------------------------------- 7.
Replacing the Rear Seats A CAUTION: A that isn't locked cntG place properly can Tnove around in a cctlj$ion cr audden slop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure tq lock the seal into place properly when Installing It. A CAUTION: 1. Position Ihe seal inlo ihe open slots in bolh rails. Push the seat Forward in the rail, hooking both seat bases nntq the pins inside of the rails. 2. To install the locking pins at the rear of the seal base, locate the hole in the rail lor Ihe pin.
Pu&h the pin with the while handle rnarliecl “R" down uolil it is in !hg retaining clip. 5. Push the pin with the Ыаск handle marked “L" dQwn until it IS In ihe retaining clip. S. li the vehicle has a floor mat, put the (lap back lo its original position. 7 Repeat this procedure for the other seal base. 8. Connect the quick-release latch plates for the lap-shoulder beds by insorting the latch prates into the buckles attached at ihg outboard positions of the bench seat. Do not twist the belt. Э.
Safety Belts Safety Belts; They Are for Everyone This pan q( the- rnanual Telia you hew lo use salety hells pnoperly. It also tells you some things you should not do wrilh safety bells, A CAUTION: A CAUTION: If fs extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more lihely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
Your vehicle has a tight lhal comes on as a neminder to buckia up. See SHfeiy Beit Reminder Why Safely Belts Work When you ride in or on anyihjng, you go as fast as it goes. Ligf}î on page 3-27, In most slates and In atl Canadian provinces, Itie law says to wear safety betts. Hena's \iuhy: They worL You never know К you'll be in a crash. II you do have a crash, you don’t know ¡1 il will bo a bad one.
■-. ■■b"— -. -B^ / ■ ■! 4t~4*~10!V PuJ someone oo ¡t. Gel it up lû speed. Then stop the vahicEo.
The person keeps going until slopped by soinething* In a real vahiclEi It could be the windshield... 1-12 OF Ihe instrunnenl panel.
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Won'l I be trapped Fn the vehicle after sn accident it Tm wearing 3 safety belt? AI You could be ~ whether ycu^ne weanng 3 satety belt nr not But you can unbuckle a salety bell, even if you're upEicle down. And your charrce of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get dul, is much greater jf you are belted. or the safety belts! Wilh safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does VoL get more time to stop.
Q; If my vehicle has air bags^ why should I have to wear safety belts? A* Air bags are in rngny vehiqias today and wilt be in most at thorn in tha future. But they are supplemental syslems only; bo they work WJih safety belts - nor inslead of them Every ak bag system ever ottered far sale has raquired the use af safety belts. Evan rf you're in a vehicle lhat has air bags, you siill have to buckle up to get the most protBCtion.
3- Pick up (he latch plate and pull lh& belt across you. Don't fet II get twisted. 5 To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end q1 lhc belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. 4. Push The lalch plate into the buckle until il clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. It the Pelt isn't long enough, see Sateiy Beft tJftóntíej' an page Make sure the release button on the buckle is posilioned so you would be able Jo untjgckio the safety belt quickly If you ever had to.
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Bfelore you begin to drive, move the shoulcfer belt adjuster la Ihe height that is right fur you. To move it down, pull on the center adjuster control labeled PULL. Vou can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder bell guide. The tap pari of Itie belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crashn this applies force to the slnong pelvic bones. And jfou’d be less likely to slide under tho lap bel!.
Qi WhaTs wrcng with this? Ж CAUTION: You can ho seriously hurt if youf shoulder bell i& too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should Ш against your body. Ai Tihe shoulder belt ra too loose, II won't give nearly as much protection this way.
Qi Whafs wrong with this? A CAUTION: You can bfi Seriously ln|urf:d it your belt is buckled In the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up aver your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injurFes. Always buckle your bell Into the buckle nearest you. A : The belt is buckled in ihe wrong piece.
Qî Wtiat's wrong with ihia? A CAUTION: Volt сап sonously Injured If your belt goes over an arm real like this. The belt would be much toQ high. Гп a crash, you can alfde under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomBi^H not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests.
Qi Whal's wrong with this? Д CAUTION; You can be sertousiy Injured If you wear the shoulder beU under your arm. in a crash, your bcxly would move too lar forward, which would Increase the chance of head and nech injury. Also, the bell would apply loo much force to tho ribs, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs lihe your liver or spleen. A; The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shouldor a1 ail times.
Q; Whaf'a wrong wkh thfa? Д CAUTION: You can be seriously Injured by a twist&d bell. In a craah, you wouldn't have the full width of the bolt to spread impact forces. If a bolt Is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across The body.
Salety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts wort! for everyone^ including pregnani women. Like all occupants, ihey ane more likely to be seriously injured il they don’t wear safety bells. То unlalch Ihe belt. )ust push the button an the buckle, The bell should 50 back out of ihe way. Before you close Jhe door* be sure the beJl is out of the way. If you Elam The ctoor on il, you can damage both !he belt and your vehicle.
Tha bast way to protect the fetus is lo protect the mother. When a safety bell is worn property, it's more likely that the ielus mjn'i he hurí In a crash For pregnant women, as tor anyone, the key lo making safety bells effective is wearing them properly. Center Passenger Position (2nd Row) Right Front Passenger Position Tg learn how to wear the righi front passenger's safety bell properly, see Driver Position on p^ige j-l4.
Center Passenger Position (3rd, 4th and 5th Row) tap Belt (f v<5ur yetiKle hgs third, Taurth or fifth row bench soats, someone cani siT in thg cantar posiU'ons TJ ¿uJ k^. -.1 1 j 1 r Ì i ( iit 1 -k [ ] _ — : - When you SiT in a ceniar seating position' sn the third, fourth or fifth row, you have a lap saiety belt, whhch has no relractor.
Rear Seat Passengers It's vary irtipartanT for rear seal passengers to bucklo up[ Accident statistics show that unbelted people In the rear seat are hurl more often In crashes than those who are wearing safety bolts Bear passengers who aren't safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And ihey can strike othois tn the vehicle who are wearing safely belts. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Tq makE Ihe belt sherfer, pull ita free end as shctwn until tbs belt IS snug.
Lap-Shoulder Belt Here's hDw to a lap-shoulder bell properly. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted. 2. Push ihe laich plate mto the buckle until it ctichs. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shouidet belt is pulled out all the way you win engage the child reatrainl locking featune. If this happena^ |ust let the belt go back all the way and start again. ■f-2e If the beK is rtot long enought see Safety Best Extender on page t-3t.
Vdu сап i№ seriously hurl if your shoulder belt ia too loose, Jn a crash, you would move forward loo much, which could increase injury. The shoulder bell should fit against your body. The lap part of Ihe bslE should bo worn low and snug on the hips, I us! touching thg thighs. In a crash, this applies force to lh& strong p&lvic bones. And you'd be less likely lo slide under the lap belt. II you slid under it, Ihe belt would apply lorca al your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries.
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may have thi& tgaturs already. If it doesn't^ you can get it trom any deaior, Raar safety belt comfort guides wHIl provide added salely belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and tor small adulls. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comlort guide belter positions I he bell away trom the necii and head. To unlatch the bell, jusl pü&h the button on tho buclds.
1. Locale \t\e guide on \h& of lha sealback. 2 Place ihe guide over ihe belt and Insert the two edges at the bott into the slots of the guide.
3. Be sure the bsM is not twisted and it lies ttgt. “The etastic cord iii>ust be under the t>eJ( and the guide on lop. 4. Buckle, pMilion and release the safety belt as described in fleer Sesi Passengers on pape 7-23. Make Sure that the shoulder bell crosses iha shoutder. To remove and stare the comfort guides, squeeie the bett edges logether 50 that you can take them out of the guides.
Safety Belt Pretensioners Safety Belt Extender [f (he GVWF {Gross Vehicle Weight Fating) of your vehids is iower than 8600^ your vehicle has safety beii pretensioners. You can find Ihe GVWF on the certification iabel totaled on the rear adgs of the driver’s door. Sea 1о^фпд Your VeNcle on pags 4-30 for more informalicbn. tr the vehicle's salety belt will fasten around you^ you should use it.
Child Restraints Older Children Q: What ia tha proper way lo wear safety belts? Л: II possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder bell aod get the additioTial restraint a shoulder belt can prouide. The shguJcfer belt should not cross the face or nock. Ttie lap bell should ht snugly below the hlp5^ |ust touching Ihe lop oJ the thighs. It should never be worn over the Bbdornen, which could cause severe or even fatal Internal Injuries in a crash.
A CAUTION: Nevér do this. two chilcfr^n aro wearing the same be4t. The belt can't properly spread the impact foncoSn In a crash, the two children can bp crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be u^ed by onty one person at a time. Qt What it a child is wearing a lap-shouJder belt, but the child Is so small lhat ihe should&r belt Is very close to the child^s face or neck? A; If (he child is seated in a rear outside seal position, move the child toward the cenler of ihe vehicle.
A CAUTION: Nover do this. Hqfq a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoufder belt, but the shoulder pad Je behind the child. If the child wears the bell in Ibis way, In a crash the child might slide under the bett. The belt's force would then be applied right on the child's abdomen. That cculd cause serious or fatal injuries. Wherever (he child sits, the lap portion oT Ihe belt should be worn low and snug on Ihe hips, just touching the child's thighs.
Every lime Iniartts and young ciilldrQn rtde in vehicles, they should have the protection piovidecj by the appropriate restraint. Voung ohilctreri should not use Ihe vehicle's sately belts withoul an addlllonaf reatrain!, unless there is no other choice. Cargo Vans with a Passenger Air Bag and an Air Bag Off Switch, Passenger Vans and Cab and Chassis Modeis People should never hold e baby in tboir arms while riding in a vehicle. A hahy doesn’t weigh much “ until a crash.
Children who are up against^ or very close to, any dll' ba^ whert it Inflates can be seriously Injured or hilled, Air bags plus lap-shoulder bolts offer outstanding protection for adults and older qhildrort. but not tor young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor Its air bag system is designed tor them.
For iTiQst basic types of child resiraints, ihere are many dltferent models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a nnolor vehicle 1Г il is, !he restraint will have a label saying lhal meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The restraint manulacturer's instructions that come with the rastraini state the weight and heigh! limilations (or a particular child rgstrainj, lin addition, there are many kinds of reatraints available Гог chiidren wjlh special needs.
Cargo Vans with a Passenger Air Bag and without an Air Bag Off Switch The body structure of e young child le quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are design ad. A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safely belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as ¡1 should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash» the belt would apply ioroe on a body area that's unprotected by any bony structure.
Newborn Infants need domplete support, inoludiny Support tor the head and леек. This is necessary because a newborn Infant's neck is weak and Its head weighs so much compared with the rest of Its body.ln a crash, an Jnfem in a rear-facing seat settles Into the rcstrafnl, so the crash forces car> be distributee! across the strongest part of an infant's body, the bach and shoulders. Infants always should be restrained in appropriate infant restraints.
People should never hold e baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn^t weigh imech - until a craah. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it For exampFEr in a crash at only 25 mph (40 kin/h)^ a 12-1b. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a Z4Q-lb. (11 □ kg) force on a person's arms.
Child Restraint Systems Ал inianr car bed (A), a special bed made ior use in a molor vehicle, le ел infant restraini ^yglem designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous ilal sur1a.ce. Make sure that the intanl'e head rest& tavvard the cEnler et the vehicle. A rea['facing infant sear provides restraint vviih the seating surface against the back ot thg iniani, The harness system holds ihe infant m place and, in a crash, acts to keap the Inlartt posiboned In (he restraint.
A forward-facing chUd seat (C-E) provides nestraint for ihe child's body with the harness and also sormelinnes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-li«e shields. 1-42 A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint desigred to improve ihe fit of ihe vehitie's safety belt system. Some booeter seats have a shoulder beJl posihonerr and some high’back booster seats have a live-point harness. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.
Q: How do child restraint» work? A: A child resTraim system is any da vice designed for use In a motor vehicJe to restrain, sea!, er position children. A builMn child restraint system is a pernnaneni part of the motor vehicle. Ar> add-on child restraint system is a portabla one, whpch Is purchased by Ihe vehicle's owner. For rnany years, add-on child restraints have used fhe adull bait sysSom in tlie vehk:le. To help reduce the chance of injury, Ihe child also has to be sacurad within the restraint.
Where to Put the Restraint Passenger Vans without an Air flag Off Switch Accident stalistics show Ihat children are saier if they are reslfained In Hie rear rather than the front &eal.
Passenger Vans with an Air Bag Off Switch CAUTION: (Continued) Accdenl staiisiics show thal children are safer ii they afe restrainecl Fn the rear rather than the iront scat. Wc, thernforo, rijccmmand thal child ieslrainO be secured in a rear seal, including an infant riding in a rear-facing Infant seat, a child riding in a lorward'lacihg child seat and an older ctiild rtdirkg in a booster seat.
Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis [\Aodels without an Air Bag Off Switch The child nestrainT musl be secured properly in ihe right front passenger seat. If your vehicle has a passenger air bag, newer use a rear-lacing child restrairrt in this vehicle Here's why: A CAUTION: A child in a rear-feeing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the air bag inllates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would ba very close to the inflating air bag.
Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis Models with an Air Bag Off Switch The child restrain! mu&t Ins secured property in the nght Fionl passenger seal If you need lo setu^e a rear-facing child restraint In ihe right front passenger's seat, turn off the passenger's air bag.
Top Strap Soma cJiild restraints hava a top slrap, or “top tother,’' It can help restnain the chKd restraint during a collision. For it 10 work, a top strap must be properiy anchoretJ to the vehicle. Sopne !op strap-ec^uipped child restraints are designed tor use viiilh or ih/ithout the top slrap herng anchored. Olhers require Ihe top strap always to he anchored. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child reslraint.
In Canada, the Law requires that torward-lacing child restraints have a top strap, and that iha strap he anchored, In the Untied States, some child restraints also have a lop strap. It your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored Anchor the top strap tc one ot the tollowiing anchor points. Be sure to usé an anchor point located on the same sid& of the vehicle as the seating posiüon where the child restraint wiN be pJacad.
Top Strap Anchor Location On \/ehicfe£ with a from pa&senget seal, the arvchOT for the fop strap is locafed at (tie rear o( the seat cushion on Hie right front passenger's seal.
Anchor I he (op strap ta 1hi$ bracliol, For thg second row only. In ihe leh outboard seating position, use anchor point (A). For the right outboard seating posiUon, use anchor point (E). For a center sealing position, use either anchor point (A} or (B), In order (o PS0 the system, you need pithar a forward-iacing child restraint that has aitaching points ÎB) al its Case and a lop tether arnchof (C), or a roar-tacing child riestrainl thal has altachirtg points {B), as shown here.
If a LATCH-type child restraint isn't attached to its anchorage pointan the restraint won't be able to pfdlecl the chlFd correctly. M a crash, the child could be seriously injured or KilledMake sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorags points, □r use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint.
Securing a Child Restraint Designed Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear for the LATCH System Outside Seat Position 1. Fir>d Ihe artchors for the seating pasilion you want to use, where the bottom of the seatbach meets ihe beck of the seat cushion. 2. Put thQ chitd restraint on the 3. Attach the anchor points on the child restraint 1o the anchors in the vehicle. The child resiraint ingtruciEons will show you how. 4. If the chifd restraint is forward-facing, attach the top sirap to lha top sirap anchor.
You'll t>e using tha lap-shouldar belt. £oo Top Strap on page 1-4S if the child restrainl has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that camo with ihg child rg stria ml. Secure the child in the child restraint \Yhen and as the rnstructiDns say, 1_ Put the restraint on the seat. £. Pick up the talch plale, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the festraint. The child restraint Insiruclions v^jjj show you how. 3.
4. Puli (he rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 5. To 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.
To remove ihe child restraint, jusl unbuckfe the vehicle’s safety belt and Ist it go back all the way. The safety belt will move ireely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passengor. Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position (3rd, 4th and 5th Row) Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position (2nd Row) You'll be using the lap belt. You'll be using a (ap-shouldei bell which works (he same way as Ihe Safety belts in Ihe rear outside seat positions.
1 Make the belt as Jcwig as possible by tilling the latch plate and pullrng It along Ihe beft. 2, Put the restraint on Ihe seal. 3. -Run the VBhole's salely belt through or around Ihe restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how, 4. Buckle the belL Make sure the release button Is posilioned so you would be able Ig unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5.
To remove Ihe child ne&trdinl, Just unbucNie Ihe vehicle's safety belt. Il will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.
Д CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing chJId resiraini can be seriously injured or hilled If the right from passenger's airbag inflates. This Ls because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air beg. M your vehicle Is a passenger van, always secure e rear-facing child restraint ]n a rear seal.
You’ll bfl using the latc^should^r belt. See Top Strap on page i-43 it the child restfalnl has ona. Be sure to iollovy the instructions that came with the ch
D. Pull the res! of ihe Jap belt aJI the way oul of the ietractnr lo set ihe lock. 6 To lighten Ihe belt, taod the lap tielt back Into tho retractor whiJE you push down on the chNd restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the hefl. 7. Push and puEl the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
To remo\/e the child rBstrainl, Just unbuckle the vchide’s saietv bett and let It go back all the way. The safety belt will move Ireely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger II you were using a rear-lacing child restraint in a vehicle with an air bag off switch, turn on the nghl front passertger's air bag when you remove (he rear-tacing child restraint frorri the vehicEg unless the petson who wilt be sitting there is a member of a passanger sir bag risk group.
Air Bag System This part explains the air bag systom. If ir says AIR BAG on the middle part of ihe sloonng wheel but il doesn't say AIR BAG on the instrumenl panel in front of (he right front passenger's seat, your vehidfl has an air bag for the driver only, It it Mys AIF BAG on the middle part of the steering wheel, but tbs re is no right front passenger scat, your vehicle has an air bag for !he driver only.
You C9H be sQVDrely injured or killed in a crash If you aren't wearing your safety belt — even It you have air bags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps roduce your diarree of hitting things inside the vehicle or beirtg ejected from iL Air bags are designed to work with safety belts, but don’t replace fham. Air hags are designed to deploy only in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes.
Д CAUTION: Anyone who fs up against, or very close tOr any aJr bog when ^ ínflales can be seriously Injured or kilted, Ajr bags plus lap'shouider belts oHer the best protection tor adults, but not tor young children and Infants. Neither the vehicle's safely belt system nor its air bag system is designed tor them. Voung children and infants rreed the protection lhal a child restraint system can provide. Always secure children properly in your vehicle.
Where Are the Air Bags? li your vehicle has one, the righl front passenger's air bag p3 in Ihe insirument canel on the passenger's side. The driver's afr bag Is in Ihe middle of steering wheel.
Single Stage Air Bags A CAUTION: If somothing is. between an occupant and an air bag^ the bag H'llghE not inflale properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even dealh. 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 pul anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering.
Duat Stage Air Bags Atr Bag Systems If your vehicle hes trenlal gir bags w^th dual stage deployment, the amount of restraint will adjust according to tha Crash severity, For moderate frontal Impacts, these air bags Inflate al a level less Ihgn Kill dopfayment. For mors severe fr-onlal Impacls. full deployment occurs.
How Does an Air Bag Restrain? In mcitíeraíe lo severe fronlal or near-frontal collisions, over belted occupants can contact the sieering whool or the instrument panef. Air bags supplen>Bnl the prolectmn provided by safely belts. Air bags distribute iho torce oi the impact more evenly over I he occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more gradúa if y.
* Yoiir vetiicle is equipped with a crash sensing and disgnostic rtiadulen which recoTids Intormation about the air bag system. The module records Inlormation about the readiness of the system, when the system commands air bag Inflation and driver's safety belt usage al deployment. The modute also records speed^ ertgine rpm, brake and throttle data. Air Bag Off Switch » Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper service can mean that your air bag system won't work properly.
Tihis switch should orly t>e turned 1C AIR BAG OFF if the parsori in lhe right from passenger's posilfon is a inemher of a pa Stìnger risk group identified by the nalional goveinmenl as follows' infant, Afi ¡nfánl {/ess fà^n Í year o/d) must ride in the front s&at because: * fTry k'efífíTíe /las rto fssr saaf; * my i/efricfe a rear seat too sma// fc? acmmmoriafe 3 rear-faafíg rnfertt seat- or * rhe ffifaet has a medical corjcf/ifon tvrttc/i, according ie №e infant's phys/o/an, makes ft necessary for the
A CAUTION: If the air bag readiness tight ever comes on when you have turned off the air bag, it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system.
Servicing Your Air Gag-Equippect Vehicle Air bags aff&ct how your vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the air bag systenn In several ptaces around your vehicle. Vou rfan't want I he system to Inflale while soraeone is working on your vehicle. Vour dealer and the service manual have infonmation about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system.
A CAUTION: For up to ID mmutes aKor the ignition hey i& turned oft and the battery is disconnected, an air bag can Still Inflflte during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an air beg wheir it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape or yellow connectors. They are probably part of the air bag system. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you is qualilied to do so.
Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Nisw and Ihen, make stirg 1he safety bell reminder Nghl and all your bells, buddes, latch pEatas, rgtractors and anchorages aro worlong properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety bell system parís. II you see anything that might Keep a safety beil syslem from doing its ¡Ob, have ¡L repaired. Tom or frayed safety baJia may nol prolect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impaci forces. If a belf r& torn or frayed, get a new one right away.
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash A CAUTION: If youVe had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH system parts? After a very minor collision, nolhing may tie necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would ba it worn during a more severe crash, ihen you need new pads. II the A crash can damage the restraint syslems In your vehtdB. A damaged resrr^lnt system may not properly protect the person using resulting in serious infury or even death in a crash.
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ............................................................. Remots KeyfEss Entry Systern ................ Remote Keyless Entry Systern Operation Doors and Locks .............................. Door Locks.................................... Power Door Locks ....................... Last Door Cfosed Locking......... . Rear Door Security Locks............. Lockout Proleclion .............. Leaving Vour Vehicle SHding Side Door....... 50/40 Swmg-Oiit Side Doer Rear Doocs +..
Keys A CAUTION: Leovlng chlldi'en In a vehicl« with the ignition k&y is dang&rous for many reasons. A child or others could he badly injured or even kllledn They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keye in a vehlde with children.
This vehicle has gre double-sided key for the ignition and door locks. It will tit №ilh either side up. Notice: Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent Iheh. Vou can have a fot of 1 rouble getting into your vehicle If you ever lock your keys inside. You may oven have to damage your vehicle to get In. So be sure you have spare keys. it you ever do gat locked out of your vehicle, call GM Roadside Assistance Cenler.
Changes or modihcalions to this system by other lhan an aulhori^ed ssn/me facility could void authoriiation lo USB this equiipmgnl Remote Keyless Entry System Operation At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry syslarn If the transmitter does not worlt or if you have to stand closer to youT vehicle for the transmitler lo work, iry 1his: Your vehfile may have this feature ■ Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle.
^ (Panic ilarm): The remoie keyiess entry transm^ner comes equipped with an instant panic alarm. To use (he a(arm^ press the horn symbol when the ignition is Jgrneii off. The horn wifi sound and both tho interior and exterior larnps will flash for up to thirty seconds. To stop the Inslflnl panic alarm, press lha panic button again, waiJ for Ihirty seconds, or start the vehicta, H (Cargo Door): Press liiia hulton (o unlock the cargo doors only.
Battery Replacement under normal use, ihe balteiy in i^our remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. Vqu can tell the battery is weak it the iransmitier won’l woft< at (tie normal range in ar^y location. 11 you have lo get cfose 1e your vahide before Ihe transmitter works, it's probably lime lo change the battery. Notice: When feplacing Ihe ballery, use care not to touch any oi Ihe clreuitryH Static from your body iransferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter.
Doors and Locks Door Locks A CAUTION: Unlockecf doors can be dangerous. % Passengers — espfrcjally children — can easily open the doors and tail out of a moving vehicle. When a door is lacked, the handle won't Open it. You Increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a cra&ti if the doors Bren"t locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive. % Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out.
Power Door Locks Last Door Closed Locking This leature protects fha owner from having an unseciired side cargo doot. It (he side cargo door is □pen when (he lock button is pressed on the door or Jha rerroie keyless entry iTansmitler, all doors wNI lock and [hen re-lock again attar the cargo door is ctcsed. II jhe cargo door is nol dosed within several nninulesH the re-lock wIEI not occuth Press the botlom side of the power doer lock svuilcii 1o lock all the doors at once.
Rear Door Security Locks Move the tiulton to ihe left to engage the security feature. Move the button to Ihe right to return the door locks to normal operation. Security Idcks are located on !hs pass^enger side rear door, ihe side sliding door or the front portion of ihg 60/^0 side swing-out door With this feature, you can lock thase doers so they can't be opened Irom the inside by passengers. Right-hand 60/00 Swing-Out Side Door Move Ihe button to the right to engage The securily feature.
Move ttie bultan up to engage [he security feature, Move [he burtton down lo retun the doof locks to normal operation. Side Sliding Ocor 2-10 Lockout Protection This feature protects you from locking your hey In the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a door is open tf the power lock switch is pressod when either the driver's, passanger's, or rear door is open. g1[ the doors will lock and then the dTivgr''s door will unlock, This teature does not include the side cargo door.
Sliding Side Door To of>eo Ehe sEldIng side door iron putgide, poll Ihe hflndiD towaid the isar of the vehicle. TTien, sHde the doof open. To close the slldrng sude door from eul&ide, use the outside door handle lo sfide the door toward the front of the vehicle. When the door slides dosed completel/, iL will be Hush with ihe side of ihe body.
To npert Ihe sliding dopf tram inside. Turn the handle upward and loward the rear of ihe veiik:ie. Then, siide the door toward Ihe rear ot the vehicle lo open it. To close the silcling door from inside, grasp tho inside handle and slide the door loward the fronl of ihe vehicle to a closed position. Make sure the door is completaty closed before driving away.
60/40 Swrng-Out Side Door To cipon ihe front portion of a eo/40 door from iho outsic*e, poll Qul on the handle and pull it toiward you To open tha frnni portion of a 60/'40 door from the inside, pull the handle roward you and push open the dooi.
Rear Doors A CAUTION: To open the rear poilfon oF a 60^40 doOf frorn Ihe oulside, pull the handle on the siete o( ihe rear door and pull i| toward /ou. To close 1he 60/40 side doors, close the rear door first. Then dose the front doer.
Td open the rear cfoors from the outside, pull Ihe handle toward you tn open the passenger’s side near door Trrst. To open the driver's side rear door, pull the lalch release at the inside edge of Ihe door. To dose the rear doors, dose Ihe driver side rear ckJOi first. Then, close Ihe passenger side rear door. Check to malie sure both doors are complelely ctosed.
Windows Leaving children In a vehicle with the windows dosed Is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and csn suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone In a vehicle, espedaMy with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. l\/1anual Windows To operate your manual windows, turn ihe hand cranii on each door to raise or lower your side door windows.
Power Windows Press ihe rear of ihe switch with tho power window symbol on it 10 lower [he window. 1^ you have power irt/indows, liiE oontfols are located on each of ihe aids door^. Press (he front of ihe switch with Ihe 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 he lowered withboul holding the switch. Press and hold ihe side of the window switch marked AUTO for one second to aclivata the express-down mode.
Swing-Out Windows Rear-Swing Out Windows Side SwIng-Out Window To open Ihe side rtoor swing-oul wmdûws, pull up on the l^lch at the edge of the window. Swing the window eul end push down on the latch to lock the window into ptacE. To close the window, puit tha Jatch loward you and push down on the latch 1o lock it. Your vehicle also has rear swing eul windows. 2-tS The ГЕЙТ swing-out windows work the same way as the side swing out windows, but ihe latch is located at the bottom edge of the window.
Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle lhaft a big business. espgciaNy in some cities. Although your \rehicle has a number ol iheM-deierrgnt Jeatures, ^ l;now rhat nolhtng wh put on it can make il fmpossible to steal. Howevei, there are ways you Can help, Passlock® Vour vehicle is equipped wilh Ihe PasslDcJi''^' Ihert-detefrent system. It the engjrre stalls and the SECURITY light flashes, *ai! until the light stops flashing before iryiftg to restart the erigine.
starting and Operating Your Vehicle Ignition Positions New Vehicle Break-In Your vehicle doesn'l need an в]аЬога1е "Ьгеак-ln." But It will perform better in the long run if you fallow these guidelines: Notice: • Keep your speed al 5S mph (8S km/h) or less for the firsl 500 miles (B05 fcm)+ • Don't drive at any one spend — fast or slow — for the first 50Й miles (805 km). Don't make full-throttle starle.
Notice: fi your key seems stuck ir> LOCK and you can t turn rt. be sure ybu are using the correct heyi ff so, Js И all lha way fi>? Turn the key only with your hand- UsFng & tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of these works, then your vehicle needs service. Q (ACCESSORY): This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine Is oFf. Notice: DonT operate accessories in Ihe ACCESSORY posElion lor tong periods of time.
1, Wilh yiauf fool off 1he accelerator pecfal, turn ihe ignithon kay to START. When Uie engine starts, let go of ihe key. The idle speed will go down as your erigino gets warm. Woijc*; Holding your key In START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner^ And tha excessive heat can damage your starter motor Wail about 1& seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter, 2.
Engine Coolant Heater In very cold weather, O'^F (-te^C) or Cйlder^ the engine coeJant haa)(?F can help. You'll get easier starting and better tuei emhCKny durng engine wafn-up. Usually rtie cootanl heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At (emperatures above 32“ F use of thg coolant heater is not required. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Tunn off the engine. Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shoch.
Automatic Transmission Operation There are several diffarenl positions ioi yout siiifl lever. PARK {P): This position tgcJts your rear wheels. It'a [he besl posilion to use when you start your engine because your vehicte can't move easHy.. Д CAUTION: tt is dangerous to gel out of your vehicle it the shift lever Is not fully in PARK {P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to.
A CAUTION: Shifting into 3 drive gear whiie your engine Is "racing’' {running al high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the bralie pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don’t shift into a drive gear while your errglne is racing^ Notice: Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out Qt PARK {P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty.
All-Wheel Drive If your vahide has a(l-ift/heel drive, your engina'g driving power is sent lo all four whaols tgr extra traction when needed. Thrs is like four-wheel drive, but thare is no separate lever or switch to engage or disengage the Iront axle, It is fully aulomatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions. Vou may experience a brid vehicle vibration upon acceleration when driving in slippery conditions.
Shifting Into Park (P) Д CAUTION: It can be dangerous tn get ouL of your vehicle if the shfft lever not fully in PARK (PJ with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can гоНн If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be Injured. To be sure your vehtete won't move, even when you're on fairty level ground^ MAE the steps that foUow. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in tho index. Pull Ihe lever toward you. 1.
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running A CAUTION: * Move üiÊ lever up as far as it will go. It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Vour vehicle could nrtove suddenly if the shift lever Is not Fully in PARK ^P) with the parking brake firmly set. And. if you leave the vehicle with the engirte running, (1 could overheat and even catch tire. You or others could he injured. Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running. 3. Move the lgniHon key to LOCK. 4.
Torque Lock Shifting Out of Park (P) If you are parking on a hhf and you don't shift your Transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of lhe vahrcle may put too much torce on the parking pawl in I he transmission. You may find iL difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called "torque lock.
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust A CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It coninins the gas carbon monoxide (CO}^ which you can't sea or smell. II can cause unconsciousness and death. A CAUTION: Things itiat can bum cculd Louch tint exhaust parts under ^dur vehide and ignite. PonT park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-30 You might have exhaust coming in it: * Your exhaust system sounds sirange or different. * Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It's bstter not to park with the engine running, But if you have to. here are soma things to know. GV& A CAUTION: Ictllng the engine with Ihe c^iniafe control system off could silow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier Caution under ' Engine Exhaust'' Atso, idling In a cldsed-in place can let deadly Carbon monoxide (CQ) into your vehicle even И the fan is at the highest sotting. One place this can happen is a garage.
Mirrors Outside Remote Control Mirror Manual Rearview Mirror If your vehicle has power mirrors, they can be adjusted from Ir^side the vehicle. Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror к you have a cargo van without ihe rear door glass^ your vehiclo may not have a rearview mimor. Pull Ihe latJ under the mirror toward you to reduce glare from heoriilamps behind you alter dark. Push the tab away from you to restore Ihe rnirror 1o the original position.
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors If yoLir vehicle i? equipped with Üie campé r-iype rriiicrs. they can big adjusied SD you can have a cfear view of any objects bahind you. 1 To adjosc The mirrors when towing a trajter, turn ifie mirror by pushing the mlrroi head foward the front of the vehicle.
2. Turn the miinor head eo (hat it swings further outboard and adjust the mirror surface as needed Outside Power Mirrors If you have power miniars, they can De adjusted from inside the vehicle. Select ihe mirrof you want lo move by turning Ihe hnofa clockwise 1o adjust the passenger's Side rmlfror and counterclockwise to adjust the driver's side tninor. The center position is neutral.
Outside Convex Mlfror Your passenger's s^de mirror may be convex. A convex mirror’s suilace is curved sp you can see more from The driver's seat. Outside Heated Mirrors f“ f (VllHHOn Your outside minors can 00 defrosted by pressing ihe hutlon located near the fan Gornrol. & CAUTION: A convex mirror can mahe things (like other vehicles) look farther away lhan they really are.
OnStar® System OnStar^ Services OnStar^ provrdea a number of service plans. Some of tbt2 services currently provided by OnStar^ are: * Automatic Notification of Air Sag Deploymenl % 4 Vour vehicle may be equipped with the QnSlat® System. OnStai^"^ uses global pesilipmng system (GPS) sgteNite lechnology, wireless communicalians, and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safely» security, information and conveniei^ce services.
OnStar® PersonaJ Calting OnStar® VirtuaJ Advisor With OnStar® Personal Calling, you havo a safer way to stay coflnecied whlfe driving. It's a hanas-free xviretags phone that's integrated into your vehicle. You can place calls nationwide using vO[ce-ac1ivated dialing with no contracts, no ropfiiing charges and no access fees- To find out more about OnSlar'^ Personal CaHing, refer to the On Star® user's guide rn your vehicle's glove box, or call OnSlai^' at 1 -e0fi-4-ONSTAR (t-368-466-762 7).
Storage Areas VoLir front storage compailment is at Ihg gen ter of Ihe iostiumeni panel aitension, by the floor. To open the compartmefTil, press down on the in^ictB portion of the handle. The cornpaTtmont wHI open automatically. Storage compartments may also be included on Ihe Inside of each inont door.
Section 3 Instrument Panel Inslrurtient Panel Overview ..... .................................. 3-2 Ha?and Warning Flashgrs ....................................... ,3-4 Other Warning D&vices .......................................... 3^5 H^^rn Tilt Wheel .................................................................. 3-5 Turn Signal/Muhifunction Lever ............................*..3-S EKterior Lamps......................................................... 3-12 Interior Lamps ............................
Instrument Panel Overview 3-2
The main components a\ youj InslruTtient panel are the following: A. AirOuflets B. Turn SignaJ/MultHunctiOn Lever F, Atjdio System C5, Headlamp and Parking Lamp Controls H. TowyHsul Mode Bullón I. Rear Heating System fit Equipped) C InstrUftienl Panel Cluster D* Shift Lever J. Accessory Power OuUets/Cigarette Lighter E. Ctim^lfl Control System K.
Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning flashgr button is located at Ihe lop of the steering column. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter wha! position your key is In, and even if the key isn'l in, Press ihe button to make the iront and rear turn sjgnal lamps flash on and off Press the button again To turn Ihe flashers ofl. Vt>uf hazard warning flashers let you wain othgrs. They also let police know you have a prohlerm, Yout Ironi and rear turn signal lamps will tiash on and oFT.
other Warning Devices If you carry reBgctive trianglg^, you can u5e them to warn olhers. Set one up at ttie. side oT itte road about 300 feel {100 m} behind your vehicle, Horn Press the hoin symbol in the mpddle of the steering wheet to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel A lilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the stcenng wheel bsfofe you drive. You can aJso ratse Et to the highest level to give your legs nnone room when you enter and ^yh the vghicLo.
Turn Signai/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane Change Signals The Him signal has two upward {tor right} and two downward {for left) posilfons. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signs I a lum, move the let/er all the way up or down.
Turn Signal On Chime If your Mrn signai is left on for more than 3^''4 of a mile (1-3 km}, 3 cfiime will sound at eacfi flash of the turn signal. To tum off the chlme^ move Ihe turn signal lever (o the off position It your headlamps are oft or on low-team, your high’bgam headlamps will turn on and stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you and the high-boaTn Indicator on the instrument panel will come on. Release the lever to turn She high-beam headlamps oil.
Windshield Wipers O To stop the wipari. move Ihe band to ott. Vnu control 1he windshield wipers by tumfng ihe band with the wiper symbol oi i-t- Be sure To dear ice and snow from The wiper blades before usjng them. If They're froian to the windshield, carehjily loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become worn or darT^eged, gel nevy blades nr blade inserts. ^ For a Single wiping cycle. !um thg band to misl. Hold it There until the wipers stan, then let go. The wipers will Slop after one wipe.
Cruise Control It you apply your brakes, ihe cruise control wHi disengage. YfluT \rehrcle may hgv0 cruise conlrot. О {Off) This position turns the system oft. I {On): This position aclivates the system. Cruise control can be dangerous where you can't drive safety at a steady speed. So, don't use your cruise control on wmding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise cortLrol can be dangerous on slippery roads.
Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Supi^ose you set your cruise control at a desjred speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, disengages the cruise coniroi. But you don't need to reset it, It you leave your cruise control on whon youVo not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don't want to. Vou CDUfd be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch ott until you want to use cruise control. 1. Move the cruise control switch to on, 2.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Passing Another Vehicle While Using Control Cruise Control Tiherfi are !wd ways to go to a higher speed: • • Use the acceleralor pedal to gel to tho higher speed. Press the set button at the end of the lever, then reJease tha button and the accelerator pedaF. You'll now cmise at (he higher spaed. Moi^e the cruise switch irom on lo resujtie/accElorale. Hold it there until you get up lo the speed you want, and Then release the switch.
Exterior Lamps The control on the driver's Bide ef your instrumonl panel opéralos ihe extenor laiTips- Turn Iho contnot clDCl(wise to ope rale Ttie lamps. ^ (Daytime Running Lamps (DflL)): Turning Ihe conirol to this position selects the DRLs. When the vehicle is shifted out ot PARK (P), the instrumgnl panel lamps will ¡lluminatE and the DRLs will turn on, unless defeaied. When the ORLs are active» itie DFlL indicator wilt Illuminate.
Ю (Headleiïips)r Turning (he cûnfrol to this post!ion will turn on the headlamps logqtherwJlh the parking lamps and turn off the daytime running lamps. You can switch your he&diamps from high lo low-beaim by pulling (he turn signal/high-boari lever toward yoUh A circuit breaker prelects your heatJlarrips. tf you have an electrical overload, your hefidlamps will flicker on and off. Have your headlamp winng checked right away it Ihis happens.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Interior Lamps Instrument Panel' Brightness Control Press this knob lotaled next to the extener lamps knob to extend and turn h to make your instTumert panel brighter. Turn Ihe knob all the way up to turn on the intarjor lamps. Press the knob back imo its slorad position. Your 'vehicle's center high-mountad stoplamp Is located above (be rear doors at (he center of the vehicle.
Dome Lamp Override r Exit Lighting Viiu can US0 the doiii^e override buitan, located below the exierlor Jamps hnab, to |he dome latnpa to come on agtcmatically when a door is opened, or 1o remain off. Wiffi exit liphling, 1he Inlerior lamps will come on for a period ot forty secortbs when you remove the key itom liie ignillOM. The lights wiJt noi come on if tho dome overnde outlon Is pressed in.
Entry Lighting Dome Lamps Your vehicle equipped Wbth an illuminated entry feature. The dome lamps will come on when you open a doof+ When a door is openad, the dome lamps iftiill come or^ If the dome override button is m the out position, if ihe dome Dvernde button is pressed rn, the lamps wiH not come on., When the door is clossd, 1he ini^rior laTnps wiH romain on for a period of fifteen seconds or unlit the vehicle is started.
Accessory Power Outlets Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Vour vehicle mey have accessory power cullets. Youf vehicle may have this fegturs- The front ashtray can be placed In the instrument panel extension at the center of the instrument panel Lift up on the ashiray door to open i1. You can plug accessory eleclncal equipmgni into an accessory power ouliel.
Climate Controls (Floor): This mode directs most of №e air to the Fleer outlets with same air directad Iq Ihs outboard outlets (tor the side windows) and some air directed to the windshield. Climate Control System With №is systerrt you can control the heating, cooling and vènti laUcn ior your vehicle. The right knob can atso be used to select the delrost mode. Inlormaticn on deFogging and delro&ting can be tour\d later in ihis seclion.
{TBmperature Control): Turn the center knob cjock*'ise pr coynterdochwise to incjease or decrease ihe temperature inside your vehicle, A/C i Air Condilioriirhg); This setting i^ill begin to cool and dehurnrdily |he air Instde of your vehicle. MAX A/C (Maximum Air Conditioning): Tum ihe right Ifnob to MAX A/'C Гог maximum cooling, This selling cods the aif die fastesl, by recirculating the inside air.
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System Vouf vehicle may have a near heating and air-conditioning system. This system regulates the tempetalure, the ian speed and the air delivery for the rear-seal passengers only. H also works wilh ihe main climate-control systern in youf vehicle. Rear Cllmate-Conlrot Panel The rear control panel for this systam is located fn the second row beliind the driver in the raar at your vehicle.
Directing the Airflow Setting the Temperature Turn the center kjic±i clockwise or counl&rcloctiwise !q change the direction oi the airflow in the rear-sealing area. To incroase or decrease the temperature for the rear ot the vehicle, use the night knob located on the dimate-corihigl panel.
Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Oefogger Fog on tha inside oi endows is a resLill oi h^gh humidity (moisture} condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimfiod if (he climaie control system is used properly^ Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or oH. Bo sure to clear as much snow irom (he window as possible Turn the knob on the right oi the cHitiale controt pgngl to select ihe defog or defrost mode.
Outlet Adjustment Operation Tips Use (he Dutlats lacalcd near the center aod en rhe Bides of the instrumant pang! lo change itie direction of aiifiow. ♦ Clear away any ice^ snow or leaves fram the atr inlels al the base o! the windshield that may blocli the How ot air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approvaci hood defleclors may adversely affect the periormance of Ihe system. * Keep the path under the front seats dear of objecls to help circulate Ihe air Enside ol your vehicle more effectively.
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part descnbos the warning lights and gages that may ba on ycnji vehicle. The piclures will help you locate them, Warning lights and gages can signal that snmeihing ic wrong before it becomes sarious enough lo cause an axpensivo repair or replacemenl. Paying aftonhon to your warning lights and gages could also save you or othera from injury. Warning lights come on when thoni? may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's funclions.
Instrument Panel Cluster United States vErsicn shown, Canada similar Your jnstrumenr panel cluster is designed to l0t you Know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how fasi you're going, how nnuch fuel yeu're using, and many other things you'tl need to know to drive safely, and economically.
Vqu may wonder whal happens II your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. Laws vary as to the procedure that must be followed^ so check with your stale or provincial vehicle registration office But generally, if Ihe new odometer can be set to the milaago total of (he old odometer, then it must be.
Safety Belt Reminder Light Trip Odometer The irip odomeler can tell you hpw tar your vehicle has been driverii since you last sst the trip odometer to zero. To reset the trip odometer, fully press the reset button located near the ihp ocfomeler readoul.
Air Bag Readiness Light Thene Ls an ajr ba<5 readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the air bsg symbol. The system checks the air b^g's electrical s/stem for maliunctions. The lighi tails you it there is an elecuical problem. The system checu iriclyctes the sir bag sensor, the air bag modules, (be wiring and ibe crash sensing and diggr^ostic module For more information on the air hag system, see Ai^ Bag Syst&m ort page 1-63.
Afr Bag Off Light it ygLr vehicle is equipped wilh an air b^g ett swMch, when you turn the nghi frcmr passengers air bag off, the air bag off light will come on and slay on to remind you lhat Ihe air bag has been lurned off. This light will go off wher> you turn the air bag bacit on again. See Air Bag OffSwUch on page 1-70 for mora on this, including rmportanl salety information.
Charging System Light the s'fi hag readiness light ever comas on when you have turned otf the air bag, it means that something may be wrong wUh the air bag system. The right tronl passenger's air bag could inflate even though the switch is off< tf this ever happens, don't let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of a passenger sir bag risk group sil ir> the right front passenger's position (for exampte.
Voltmeter Gage When your engine is not running, but lt»& ignition is on {In Eh0 RUN position), this gage sho^s your battery's state q\ ctiarge in DC \rtilts. Readings in the low warning /one may occur when a large number of elecirical accessories are operalrTg ¡r the vehicle and the engine is left at an tdle tor an exiended period. This condition is normaJ since the charging system is not able to provide lull power at engine Idle.
Brake System Warning Light With the ignitiqn qn, the brake systarm warrnna tighi wlN corae Oft when yoü set youf parking brake. The Nghl wiil slay on li yiiur parking brake doesn't rsiea^e !uHy, II it stays on after your parting biake Is lully released, it means you have a brake problem. Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. It one pan Isn't vi/orting, the other pad tan still work and stop you.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Wi1h ihe anti-lock brake systen, this light will come on TWhen you start yout engine and rt^ay stay on tor Several seconds. That's oormat tf Ihe light stays on, or comes on when you’re dnvina. your vehicle needs service.
Low Coolant Warning Light Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped with a compuief which monitors pperallgn gf the fuet, ignition and emission control systems. Unfred Slates This message is displayed lA/hen the cooling system is low on cooiaol. The engine may oveitieat, See Engfr^e Coclani on fisgs S-24 and have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can.
N o iic e r Modi ri cations made to the engine^ transmiasion, exhaust^ intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other lhan those of the sartie Tire Porfortnance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle's amlasion controra and may cause this light to come оПь Modifications to these systems could lead to cosily repairs not covered by your warranty.
If the Light Is On Steady VtHj may be able !o correel ihe emission sysiem maiiundion by considering Ibe following: □id you recently put luel into yciur vahrqle? fr so, reinstall liie fuel cap, making sure to fuKy install the cap See Fifiing VoiJf Tank on page 5-7+ The diagnoslic system can determine iT the iuel cap has been ieil off or improperly irtstalled. A loose or missing fuel cap wilt aiiow luel lo avaporiate into the atmosphere.
Vüur vehicle will not pass this irtspecfion if the OBD (on-board djagnoslic) systein deterr^lnes that crilicat emission conlrol systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system■ The vehicie would be considered not ready tor Inspection This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or If yoor batlery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evalúale critical emission com rot systems during normal driving.
Change Engine Oil Light Security Light This light is disptajfed when thg engins ell ro be ctian^ed. United States ff this ilght is Hashing, il jndJcates that the oü levei is low. When this light is on sleady, it indicates ihe oil needs lo be changed soon. Once IhQ engine oil hes been changed, the change angina oil light rnu?t he reset Until Ü t£ ifieset lhe light will be displayed when the engine is on. For more information on reselling the sysiem, see Engtne Œ on pa.ge5-U.
Cruise Control Light Tow/Haul Mode Light This message Is displayed when the tow/haul mode has boon activatod. United Slates The cruise lighL comes on whenever you set your crurse control. Sae "Cnjise ConlTor under Tym Signai/MuititiincHon Lever on page 3-6. For more information, see "Tow/Haul Mode^ in TöWjrtp a TreiSer on page ^-32. Check Gages Warning Light Daytime Running Lamps indicator Light You have light on ttig Inslrument panel. It will light whenever the DRL are on.
If the Isghl comes on and stays on while you are OгlVln^^ ch0ck your coolant tornpeiature and engine oil pressure gages lo see if they are in the warnirrg ¿ones.. Fuel Gage Listed are four siluauons you may experience w,ilh your hjol gago: • Al the gas slalion, the fuel pump shuts off before fha gage reads full. ■ If takes a lifflo moro or less luef lo fill up than the fuel gage incjicated.
Audio System(s) Notice: Before you add any sound oquiprnent to your vehicle - lihe a t^pe player^ CB radio, mcbile telephone or two-way radio - ba sure you can add what you want. II you can^ it's very iinpartant to do it properly. Added sound equiprnent may intarfare with the operation of your vehicle's engine. Delphi Electronics radio or other systemaH and even damage tham. Your vehicle's systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly.
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) AM-FM Radio Vour radio may have a bulton marked with an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MN To tepresertl minutes. Press and hold I he hour hiittgn until ihe correct hour appears on the display Press artd hold Hie minute bLitlon until the corned minute appears on Ihe display^ The lime may be sat with The l^rtition on or off.
Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations AWl Fhrt: Presa this button lo switch between AM, FM1 and Tha display will shew ycur selection* The 51K numbered puShbutToriR lot you raiurn lo your TUNE: Turn tins knob to choose radio stations. iavorite 'Stations You can sal up 1u IfJ stiiltons AM six FMt and SfX iFM2f by ped'orming Jhe followinq stepi' T Turn ihe radini on Î Press the right or Iho lott arrow !o seek to the nsKt or to the pres/ious siatfon and stay itiere.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) AUDIO: Ta adjust the t>ass and the ireble, press and release the AUDIO bultdn nepeaKjdly until BAS or TRE appears on the display. Then press and hold the up or the down arrow to increase or to dscroase, if a station fs weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. To ad|ust bass or treble to the middle position, select 0AS or TRE. Then press and hold the AUDIO button for more than two seconds until you hear a beep. B and a jero or T and a isro will appear on the display.
Finding a Station Radio with CD (Base Level) — -"I " . ¿ AM FMt Press this button to switch between AM^ FIWI and FM2. The display will show your seleclion. r IHPU IX nL ic?OE ^ -ft TUNE: Turn this knob to choose nadio slalions. SEEK ; Press I he right or the left arrow to tune to ihe next or to ihe previous slalon and stay there. To scan sialions, press and bnid one of ihe SEEK arrows for two seconds unlil you hear a beop.
Setting Preset Stations 1 Turn the nadtb on. To adjust both tone oonlnols and both speaker controls Id the middle position, first end out of audio mode by pressin^i another button, causing iba ladm lo periorm thal function, or by wailing five seconds lor the display lo relurn Id time of day. Then press and hold the AUDIO button for more than two seconds until you hoar a beep CEN will appear on the display. 2 Press AWl FM In selEcI AM, FM1 or FM2 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) 3.
To adjost boTti (one controls and bolh speaker conlrols to the middle posilioiif ftrs! end out of audio mode by pressing another button, causing Ihe radio lo perfornn [hat function, or by wailing five seconds ice the display to return to time of day. Then press and hold AUDEO for rmore than two seconds until you hear a beep. CEN will appear on the display. Radio Messages CAL (Calibration); Vour audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle rrom the factory.
6 RPT {Repeat): Press this p^JShbutton once lo hear a track ovar again. RPT will appear on iho display. TNe curreni track will continue to repeat Press RPT again to turn off repeated play. OFF will appear on the display, SEEK : Press the night or the left arrow to go to the nest qr lo Ihe previous track. The track number will appear on the display.
Radio with Cassette and CD Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button la select LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH. AVOL will appear on tha display. Eadi higher setting will allow lor more volume compensation at lastsf vehicle speeds. Than as ynu drive, automatic volume increasas the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed. The volume level should always sound Itie same to you as you drive. NONE will appear on I he display it ihe radio cannot delemiine the vehicle speed.
Finding a Station BANPr Press this butlûn to &wi(ch t>et№een AM. FM1, FM2. The display will show your seleclion. TUNE: Turn this hnob to choose radio stations. Setting Preset Stations The six numhergd pushbuttons let you return 1o your favorite stations. You can got up to 16 stalions (six AM, 3FK FMI and six FM2) by peifonTiing the following steps: 1. Turn (he radio on. SEEK ► Î Press ihe rig hi or the leh arrow to seek 1o the next or to the provious station and stay there* 2.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Trebie) Adjusting the Speakers {Balance/Fade) AUDJO: Press ancT release thHj AUDIO knob until BASS, MID, Of TR£B appears on ihe display Turn ihc knob to increase or to ojecraasRr Tha display lAiill shoiiv the bassj midranga, or treble leyet. II a station igweak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble AUDIO; To adjust the balance to the righl and Ihe leit speaKfiirs, push and ralease me AUDIO knob until BAL appaarE nn Ihe display.
Using RDS Finding a PTY Station Your ^udici syslern is equippsd with й Radio Dgtg System (RDS). RDS foalurs^ are available for use only on FM sraiions lhat broadcast FDS information. To select and find a desired PTV perform ihe folfowirtg: 1 Turn ihe P-TYPE LIST knob. TYPE and a PTY wiH appear on the display, » Seek 10 stations broadcasting tha selected type of programming, 2. Select a category by turning ihe P-TVPE LIST кгнзЬ. * receive announcemenis concerning local and national emergencies.
SCAM: You can also scan through tha channels within a category by performing the (olliiwing: 1. Turn the P-TYPE LIST knob. TYPE and a PTV will appear on ihe display. 2. Seleci a category by turning the P-TYPE LIST knob 3. Once the ctesired category is displayed, press either SCAN arrow, and Ihe radio will begin scanning within your chosen category. 4. Press Wilber SCAN arrow again to stop scanning.
RDS Messages When a message is not availablo from a station, NO INFO will be displayed, ALEHTf: Alen v^■эrnË a\ local nr national omgrgertcies. When an aierl ynhounccmant comes on Ihe ситеШ mdKi filflllon, ALEFin will прраат on 3he display. You will hear (he announcgmsint. even iif Hie voltime ils mutsd □r a cassette tepa nr eompaci disc is playing, ff the ossellÉ lape ür сатраст disc player is playing, play will stop during ths arintiuncemenl.
Radio Messages CAL ERR (Calibration Error): This message is displayed when ihe radio has nol been calibraied property tor the vehicfg. You must return to the dealership (or servk^. LOCKED;: This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK'^' system has locked uip. You musi neturn to itie dealership for service. Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to wor1( best with lapes thaï are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin ihey may not wortt wall In this player.
3 REV {RevirsBj: Press this pushbutlon to reverse Itie tape rapidly. Press it again la return tfl playing speerJ. The radio will play while ihe (ape reverses. The staticm trequency and REV will appear on Ihe display. You may select stations during reverse operation by using the TUNE and SEEK. 4 FWD (Forward^: Press this pushbutton lo advance quickly to another pari ol Ihe tape. Press this pushbutton again to return lo playing spaed. The radio wtli play whilfl the tape advances.
Cassette Tape Messages CD Adapter Kits CHK TAPE (ChflcK Tape)' ff CHK TAPE appears on ihe iacJio dispJajf, ihe tapa won't piay because of one of the }ollowing errors. It Is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player. * The tape li light and the player can't lurn the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold ihe tape with The open and down and try to turn the right hub counierclockwise with a pendí.
Pìaying a Compact Disc Inserì a cfisc partwav into the slot, label side up. The player will pulì rt in and tha disc should begin playing. The display will show ihe CD symbol. If you wanno inserta compact disc with the ignitrqn off, first press DISP or the eject symbol. IF an error appears on the display, sgo "Compact Disc Messages" Eater in This section. 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbulton to go to Ihe previous track if the currenl track has beert playing for [ESS than eight seconds.
DISP (Display): Press Ihis hn&b lo see how lon^ Ihe CLirren! track has been playing. ET and the elapsed tirre will appear On the display. To change Ihe defaull on the display (track or elapsed time}, push Ihe knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob für iwü seconds. The radio will prcMduce one beep and seiecied display wPf now be the defouli. BAND: Press this butlon to lislen to the nadio when a CD is playing. The CD will Step but remain In Ihe ptayor.
Radio with Six-Disc CD AUTO VOL (AuLomatid Volume): Your system has a (eatura calletf aulgmatic volume. With this fealure, your audio systetn adjusts aulometicatly to ntahe up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set Ihe volume al the desired level. Press thts hutlon to soiocT MIN. MED or MAX. Each higher setting will allow for rnore volume compansatiort at faster vehicle speeds. Than, as you drlve^ automafek: volume increases the volume, as necessary, to overcome noise of any speed.
Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations SAND: Press (his hutlon to swilch belw&en AM. FMÎ, FM?. Th0 disptay will show your selection. Tho siK numbered pushbuhnns let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up lo ia siafions (six AM, siK FM1 and six FM£), by performing tho tallowing steps: TUNE: Turn (his knob (o select radio sialinns, 1. Turn the radio on. SEEK >1 ; Press the fpghT or the left arrow lc go to Ihe rtexl or lo Ihe previous station and stay there. 5.
Setting the Толе (Bass/ТгеЫе) Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: Pr&âsand release Ihe AUDIO knob until BASS, MID, or TREE appeaTig gn the display. Turn Ehe hnob to Increase or to decrease. The display will show thG bass, nnidrange, nr treble level. If a stetlen Is weak or noisy, you may want lo decrease the treble. AUDIO: To adjust Ihe balance to ihe right and the left speakers, push and rfitease tfie AUDIO knob unlll BAL appears on the display.
Using RDS Finding a PTY Station Your audio syistom BQuipped wilh a Radio Data System (RDS), RDS features are available for use only on FM stations thal broadcast RDS information. Tq select and find a desired PTY perform the following: * Seen to slalions broadcasting the selecled typg oi program rning, * receive announcements concerning local and nationat 0in0rgencies^ * display messages from radio stations, and " seek !o stations with traffic announcements.
SCAM: Yoi> can also scan Ihrough ihe stgtkjns within a category by performing the lallawfng: 1. Press Ihe P-TVPE button. P-TYPE and tne last selected Piy will be displayed an the screen. 2- Select a category by turning the P'TYPE knob, 3. Once the desired category Is displayed, press and hold either SCAN arrow, and the radio wiliii begin scanning within your chosen category. 4. Press either SCAN arrow again to stop at a particular station.
RD5 Messages ALERTIi Alert warne of fooal or nalionfll ernergencies. When an atari announcemeni comeB on Ihe current radio station, ALERTf wiil appear on 1he displfly. Vou will hear Ihe announcement, even if tfie vdume ia muted Of a compact disc rs playing. |l the compad di&c player is playing, ptay will stop during the announcemEnl. You will not be able to turn off alert announcements.
Playing a Compact Disc if ari error appears on The display, see "Compact Disc Messages" fatar in tills seclton. LOAD CO ^ : Press the LOAD side oF this button to toad CDs into the compact disc player. This compact disc pjayer will hold up Ic sfx discs. To insert one disc, do the following: 1. Turn the ignilfon on. 2. Press and release the LOAD side of the LOAD CD button, 3. Wait for ihe light, located to the ii^ht of the slot, to lum green^ 4. Load a disc.
Playing a Specific Loaded Compact Disc For Bvçrjf CD loadçd, 3 numtier uviH appear on |h$ rad^ display.
RPT fRep&cil)i With repeal, you can repeal one track or an entire disc. To use rapegt, do the 1ollowing: • To repeal the irack yuu are ‘listening to. press and release the RPT button. RPT will appear on the display, Prass RPT again lo turn it off. • To repeal the disc you are listening to, press and hold the RPT bulton for (wo seconds RPT will appear on the display. Press RPT again to turn it off.
Using Song List Mode The integra tsd stx-disc CD changer has a fea(uif0 called lisl. This Featute Is capable of saving 2Q track selections. To save tiacks jnto the song Usl tealune. pertomi the following sieps: 1. Turn the disc player on and load it with a! least one disc. See TOAD CD" listed previously in this section for more infomiatiDn. 2. Check to see thal Ihe disc changer is net in song Nsl mode. S-LfST should not appear in ttie display. If S'LIST is presanl, press the SONG LIST bulton CO turn It off.
After a iracK has teen defetedn the remaining tracks are moved up the list. Whan another track is added to ihe song list, the track will be added lo the end of the fist. To delete the enhre song (1st, perform ihe following staps; Compact Disc Messages CHECK CD: If this message appears on Ihe radio display, ft could be due to one oí the following reasons: • Vou're driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the disc should play. 1. Turn thfl disc player on.
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Primary Radio Controls This ieature allows rear seal passengers to listen \a and cenirol any o( itie music sources; radio, cassette tapes and CDs. However, the rear seat passengara can onty control the fnusic sources (hat llie Iron! seal passengers are net listening lo. For eJiample^ rear seat passengers may listen to □ cassetle tape Or CD ihrojgh headphoneSn whife The driver listens to (he radio through Ihg frgn-t speakers.
Rear Seat Radio Controls AM FM: Press this button lo switch between AM. FMl and FM2. It the front passengers are already listening to the radio, Ihg RSA controller will not swilch between the bands and cannot change the frequency. Press this button to play a cassette tape or a compacl drsc when Itstenirtg lo Ihe radio. The inactive topo or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening.
P,SET PROG (Prflsflt Progfam): TT^e from passengers must be lislening lo somolhing ditteient ior aach of these junctions tn wotii• Press Uiis button to scan through Ihe preset radro r.tetions зет on the pushbuftons on The main radio. Tha radio whil go Eo a preset station stored on IfQur pushtjiuttons, play tor a fe^r seconds, then go on lo the next prese! station Press this button again to stop scanning presets.
Understanding Radio Reception AM ■nie range for mosl Mfl sialions is g^eatef than lor fm, especially at night. The longer Tange, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from Ihinga like slfirms and pov^er lines. Try reducing the trebie to reduce this noise if you ever get it. FM FM stereo will give you the besi sound, but FM signals will reach only about 10 tcj4C rniles (16 to 65 km).
WhEH cleaning ths tape player With the necommended non-abrasive cleaning cassette, ills possibfB lhat the cassette rr>ay ejects because the cur tape delectlan reature an ycur redic may recognize it as a broken tape, in errar. To prevent the cleaning cassetie frorr being ejected, use the tcHowing steps; 1. Turn Ihe ignilion on. 2. Turn Iha radio off. 3. Press and hold the TAPE P[SC button for five seconds. READY will appear on the display and the cassette symbol will flash lor five seconds, 4.
Саге of Your СО Player Chime Level Adjustment The use of CD Eens cleaner discs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating ihe iens of the CD optics lubricants Internal to the CD mEichanism, The radio is iha vehicle chime producer. The chime is produced (fom the drivers side front door speakers Tn change tho volume level, press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio power ott.
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Yqur Driving, the Raad^ and Vqur Vehicle Defensive Driving .............................. Drunken Drving ................. ........... .. Control of a Vehicle............................ . ri LlllB ■■ ■■■■ ■■ ,..4-2 a..4-2 ..A-2 ■■■riBi Locking Rear AkIe ............................. . t 6 i n^^■■■■■■■■kLi ki ■ ijjajBiikia Otf-FlDad Ftocovory ...................... . Passing................................................ Loss of Control.................................
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving the floor— makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a cQllision, with resulling injury. Ask a passenger fo help do things tike this, or pull off the road in a sale place to do them yourself. These simple defensive driving techniques coutd save your Iffe. The best advice anyone can give aboul dnving is; Drive Drunken Driving Please start wilb a very УгпроПйШ safely device in your vehicle: BucWg up.
Many aduHs = by sorne eslirnales^ nearly hatf Ihe adult population — choose ngviar to drlnh alcoi^i, so ihey nuver drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it's against toe law in every U.S, slato to drink alcohol, There are good medical, psychoFogrcal and devEiopmenlal пеампв for these laws The obvious way to efimmate the loading highway satoty problem is for people never Id drink alcohol and then drive.
There ib a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relalive percentage oí body waler than men. Since alcohol Is carried in body watetf ihia means lhat a wonf^an generally will reach a higher ВАС level than a mar> of her same body v;eight when each tias the same number of dririks. The law In an increasing number oí U.&. states, arrd throughout Canacta, sets the l&gal limit at D.OB percent. In some other countries, the limh is even lower. For examplef it Is 0.
Control of a Vehicle Drinking and then driving Is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness and judgement can be affected by even a small You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you wart! it to go, They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All ihrEJc systems have to do kieir work at the places where the tires meel the road. amount of alcohoL You can bave a serious—or even fatal—collision if you drive after drinking.
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Anti>(ock Brake System Your V0hic1e has anti-lock brakes. ABS ts an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you atari your engine and begin to drive aweyf ypur anti-lock brake systern will check itsalf. You may hear a momentary motor or kicking noise while this lest Is going on. This ts normal, If there's a problem with Ihe enti'lock brake s-ystgm, Ibis warning light will Slay on See Anii-Lock Bmke Sy&Iéftì Wsmiog Ughi QH page 3-33.
ThB ^nli’lnch syslem can change the brake pressure faster (ban any driver could. The comp4Jler is progi^mmed to ihe most of avaHable tire and ro^d conditions, This can help you sieer around the ohslacie while braking hard. Remember: Antklock doesn't change the time you need 10 get your toot up to the brake pedai or always decrease Stopping distance. II you get loo close to the vehicle in front of you, you won't liave time to apply your brakes If ihal vehicle suddenly SlOWS or Stops.
steering Power steering If you lose power steering assist because Ihe engine stops or ttie system Is not functioning, you can sloe г hut i| will take much more afforl. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's imponant to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot ot the "dnvar (oat соп1гоГ acetdenis mentioned on the news happen on curves Here’s why: Enpenenced driver от beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves.
steering in Emergencies There are tirmes when steering can he more eHeclive tl^n braking. For екагпр1е, yau came qver з hill and find a truck stepped m your lane, or a car suddanly puHs oul irom nowherg, or a child dai1s out irom between partied cars and stops right in front of yoti. You can avoid Ihgse problems by braking — If you can slop in lime, Bui sometimes you can't; ibere isn't room. That's the time for evasive acuon — steering arourtd the problem.
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may find lhat /nur right wheals have dropped off (he edge ol a read qnte The shnglder while you're driving. The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane higtiway wails for just the right momenl, accolcrates, moves around the vehicle ahead, than goes back inlo the right lane again.
• Do nat géi tóo close to the vehicle you want to pass white you're awaiting ал opportunity. For one tiling, following too closely reducss your area of vision, especially ¡Г you're following a targer vehicle. Atso^ you wgnT have adequate space ii the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep hack a reasonable distance, • When it looks like a chance to pass is coming ирн start To acceterale but stay in the right tane and don't gel too close.
Loss of Control A cornonng skid is best handled by easing your toot aft Etie acceteralor pedal. Let's review what driving eiperis say about what happens when the three torilnol systems {brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enoiigh friction where Ihe tires meet the road to do what Ihe driver lias asked. If your vehicta stairts to slide, ease your foot off Ihe □cceieratQf pedal and gufokly steer the way you want [he vehicle to go.
Driving at Night Here are some bps on nlghl driving. * Drive defensiveiy. * Don't drink and drivo^ ■ Adjust your inside rearview mirror lo reduce the glare irom headlamps behind you. * SincB you can't see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space belween you and other vehicles. * Slow down, espociglly on higher speed roads. Vour headiampE can liglil up only so much road ahaad. * In remote areas, watch lor animals. * II you're trrad, pull off the road In a sale place and reel.
You саг be terrporanly blinded by approaching headlamps. Il can ta>ie a second or tvvo, or even severaf seconds, far your eyes to re-ad)usl to the dark. Wherr you are [aced with severe glare [as Irom a driver who doesn’t lower the high beams, cr a vehicle with misairriEd headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid starmg directly into the approaching headlamps. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Keep your windshield and all Ihe glass on your vehicle dean — inside and out.
The heavier the rani^ Ihe harder it is to sea, Evan it your windshield wiper bfades are in good shapOn a heavy rain can make Jl harder tc see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking. Il's wise to keep your wiping aquipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank TiHed wilh washer llurd.
Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So mijch wat&r can build up under your lires 1hat Ihoy can actually nde on the water. This can happen if the road js wet enough and you^ne going fast enougti. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has hi lie or no contact with the ioad. Hydroplaning doesn't happen often Bui it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure In one or more is low. It can happen H a lot ot water is standing on the road.
City Driving Here are i^ays lû fncfease ynur Eafsty in city drivingr • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Gel a city rmap and plan your trip 1rtto an unknown part of the City just as you woulO for a crosE-couniry trip. One o( Ihe biggest probiems with city streets is the arr>ount of traffic on Iherm. You'H want to watch out lor what the other driver^ are doing and pay atlention to traffic signals.. 4-18 • Try to use Hie freeways that rim and crisscross mosi iargo cities.
Freeway Driving The most iriipoitant advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traitic and keop lo ihe right. Drive al the sama speed mosl of Ihe other drivers are driving, Too-iasl or loo-slow driving breaks a smeolh traffic Now. Treal the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane, At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that loads to the freeway. Ii you have a clear view of ihe Ireeway as you drive along Ihe вnlranсe ramp, you should begin to check traffic.
Once you ane moving on tha tramway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expecl to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave Ihe freeway, move to the proper lane well In advance. If you miss your exit, do not. under any circumstances, stop and bach up. Onvo on to the nexl exit. The oKit rgmp can be curved, sometimes quite sharpEy. The exil speed is usually postad. Raduce ypur speed according to your speedomeler, not 10 your sense of motion.
Highway Hypnosis Is Ihere actually such a condUion as "tiighway hypnö&is'^ Or ii ¡1 juit plain iatling asleep a1 the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever, There is something eboui an easy streich o! road with ihe same scenery, afong with the hurn of ihe tires on the road, the drens of the engine, and ihe rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
liill and Mountain Roads Driving on Sleep hIlfs or mountains Is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. 4’22 If you drive regularly ii steap country, or r( you're planning In visit tt>gre, hero are sorne tips thal can make your trips safer and mors enjoyable. • Keep yoLJf vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels ar^d also the brakes, tires, cooling system and iransmission. These parts can work hard On mountain roads, • Know how lo go down hills.
A CAUTION: C{>asling downhill: In NEUTRAL (N) or with the Ignition ott is dangerous. Vour brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could gel so hot that they wouldn't work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going dowrt a hill. You could crash. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. Know how ÎÛ go uphill.
Winter Driving Here ere some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle In gocd shape [от wirrterb • You may wanl to put winter omergency supplies In your vehicle.
Whatever the condition — smooth ice. paeited. blowing Or loose snow — drive wilh caulionj Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. H you accalerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Your antidock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard Slop on a slippery road. Even Though you have an anli-lock braking system, you'll wont to begin slopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See Braking on page 4-6.
tf YouVe Caught in a Blizzard Tie a red r:loth lo your vehicle lo alsrt police that you've been stopped by the snow. Pul on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankeis or extra clothing, make body insulalors from newspapers, burlap bags. ragS, floor rrats — anything you can wrap around youraelt or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. It yau ane slopped by heayy sno«v, you could be in a serious situation.
Snatv can trap exhaust gsses under your vehicle. Thi£ can cause deadly CO {carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You can't see It or smell it, so you might not know it Is In your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your yehlclen especially any that Is btoching your exhaust pipe. And check around again from time to lime lo be sure snow doesn't collect there. Open a window Just a little on Ibe side of the vehicle that's away from the wind.
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In Oid&r lo your vehicle ^hen W la stuck, you wi'lP nead to spin tha wheels, bul you don't want (o spin your wheels loo last. The mettiod known as “nocking" can help you gat out when you're stuck, bu) you rhust use caution. tf you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be Injured. Andr ihe iransmisston or other parts ot Ihe vehicle can overheat.
Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult ynur dealer ar a pretessidnal tovwing ssrvicie if you need lo have your disabied vehicle towed. See Assistance Program on page 7-6. |j you want to tow yOur vehicle behind another vshlda For recreatlor>al purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see "Recreational Vehicle Towing" following Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means lowing your vehicle behind another vehkile — such as behind a motorhorne.
Loading Your Vehicle The Certsfication/Tire label also tells you the maKimum werghls tar the Inont and rear axlas, called Cross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Volt dealer can help you with this. Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides ol the centerline. Mever exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the GAWR for either ihe front or rear axle.
Payload Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in 9 crash, * Pul things in the cargo area of your vehtcte. Try to spread Lhe weight eventy. * Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so lhal some of them are above the tops of the seatSn * Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle. * When you carry something inside the vehicle. Secure it whenever you can. The Payload Capacity is shown on Ihe CerlpHcalion^ire label.
Towing a Trailer A CAUTION: If you don't use the correct equipnrt9r>t end drive properly^ you can lose Contro] when you putì a trailer. For exainple, if the trailer ia too heavy, the brakes may not work well - or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. Puli 9 trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section. Ask your dealer tor advice and Informatior^ about towing a trailer wilh your vehicle.
if You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer l( you do, heie are some imporlani poinli: ■ There aie mariy different laws, including speid hmft reslriciions, having lo 6o with trailering. Make sure your rig will b& legal, not only where you live but also where you'll be driving. A good source for this iniormatiorr can be stale or provincial police. • Consictei using a sway conirol if your trailer will weigh 4,000 lbs [1 800 kg) or less.
Your vehicle is equipped with a butron Oh lti& ih$tmnnerij penet, IP Ihe right of ¡he steering wheel, which when pressed enables fow/haul, When (he bulton is pressed, this light on the Insirument panel will lllunninatc to indicate tho1 tow/haul has been selected.
Weight of the Trailer Haw heavy can a trailer safely be? Jt depends an how yoy ipign To use your rig. For example, speedn attiluden road grades. OLitside tempsralure and how rrtuch your vehicie is used to pull a Traifsi are all Imporlanl. And, il can also depend en any special equ:prrenl that you have on your vehicte. Tha ioHowing chart shows hOTW much your trailer can weigh, baaed upon vehicle model and options. Vehicle* G150G Cargo Van 43Э0 V6 Axle RalEo | Maximum Trailer Weight | CCWR 9,000 lbs.
Vehicle* (j1500 Passenger Van 2t Axle Rallo Maximum Trailer Weight 1 GCWR WD* 3.42 13,000 lbs. (S 443 kg 6,^00 lbs. (2 006 kg) 5300 ve 3.73 ■ Tongue weight should be 10 percenl to t5 percent o! Trailer weight up lo 1,500 Ebs (&60kg). ■ I Maximum Trailer Weight Vehicle* Axle Ratio H1S00 Passenger Van AWD' GCWR 3.42 12.000 lbs. (5 443 kg) 6.200 IPS. Í2 315 kg} 3.73 ■ TongijQ weight should be 10 percent Eo IS percent o! trajlsi weiglil up to 1,000 lbs {4S4 kg).
VehícLfl* Axle Ffatlp Maximuni Trailer Weight GCWR H2M0 Cargo Van AWD* 5300 ve 1 3.73 B.400 lbs. [2 900 | 12,000 lbs. (5 44e kg) * Tongua weight should be 1G pergqnl 0 15 percant ot trailer wefghi up to T,000 lbs (454 Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR 4,500 lbs. [2 D43kg) 0,100 lbs, (3 769 kg) 7,100 lbs. (3 223 kg) 9,500 lbs. (4 313 kg) 11.000 lbs. (4 994 kg) 12.000 lbs. Í5 440 kg) Maximum Trailer Wotght GCWR G25D0 Cargo Van 2WO Long Wheelbase 4300 VS 3.73 3,73 4,10 5300 V8 3.
VehioJe^ G2SD0 Passenger Van 6000 ve AKie Ratio MaxIiTiunrt Trailer Weight GCW R ^0 Lcntg Wheelbase* 3.73 4,10 7.600 9.600 lbs. (3 450 Kg] lbs. (4 353 kg) 14.000 lbs,(0 350 kg) 16.000 lbs. (7 264 kg) ■ Tongue weight should be Ю porceui lo IS percent of trailer weight up to 1,000 lbs (454 kgb Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR G350D Cargo Van ?WO Short Whaelbase* 6000 V8 3.73 4.10 e,300 lbs. (3 768 kg) 10,000 lbs. i4 540 Ш 14.000 lbs. (6 356 kg) 16.000 lbs.
Vehicle' | Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR G35W Passenger Van 2WD Short Wheelbase' 3,73 4 10 6000 V3 * Tûiligue weig Vahicto^ ht should be Axle Ratio 7.700 9.700 14.000 lbs, (6 366 kg) 16.000 lbs, (7 264 kg 0 percent to 1& percenl ol trailei weight up to 1,500 Jbs (5SÛ kg). MBxtmiutm Trailer Weight G3500 Passenger Van 2t Long Wheefhase’' SOQO VS 3.73 4.10 * Tongue weight should be to Ib5 13 496 kg) lbs. 1'4 404 kg') GCWR 14.000 lbs. (& 356 kg) 7.400 lbs {3 360 kg) 16.000 Ids.
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The longue load (A) oi any trailer is an tmpoflant weight to meastJra because it affects the total or gross weight ol your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) incloctes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry In it, and the people who will be riding In the vehicle.
Hitcheâ IT’S importani то have the correct hilch equipment large trucks gctng by and rough rocids зге a few reasons why you'll need ihe righl hitch. Hera are some rules to follow; • The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended tof hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them. Lise only a frame-mountecl hitch that does пот attach To (he bumper. Do not uso a ball hitch, because IT could pull Ihe bumper loose.
Trailer Brakes Jf your Trailer wgighs more than 1.0D0 lbs <450 kg) loaded, lîien it needs ils own brakes - and they must be adeguete. Be sure to read and follow the instrucHons for the trailer brakes so you'll be able to install, ad|usl and maintain them properly. Your irailer brake system can tap Inlo your vehicle's hydraulic brake syslemn except: • Don't tap rntd your vehicle's brake system if the trailer's brake system will usa more (ban 0.02 cubic inch fo.
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Bef(jr-e setting nul tor Itia open road, you'lf want to gel to know your ng Acquaint youraetf with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mmd that the vehicle you are driving Is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itseH.
Making Turns Driving On Grades Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with I h e Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. It yoLi don't shift down, you rnight have to use your hrakes bo irtLich that they would get hoi and no longer work wetl. vehicle, Your vehicle couid be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trarlering. When you're lurning wiih a trailer, make wider lums than normal.
Parking on Hills When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes end hold Ihe pedal down while youj Yau r&alJy ahtiuld not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, a ЫИ. If aomethlng qoes wrong, VDur rig could siart to move. People can be injured, and both vour vehicle and Ihe trailer can be damaged. • siah your engine, • shift into a gear, and • rplcasa the parking brake. 2. Let uip on Ihe brske pedat. 3. Drive slowly until the traiJer is clear of the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more oflen when you're pulsing a I nailer. See Ihe Maintenance Schedule for mone on this. Things shat are especfslly important in traifer Operation are automatic transmission Hu id (don't o'verfill), engine oil, a>ie lubricant, belt, cooling systenn and brake systerr. Each of these js covered in this manual, and the inde« will help you find them quickly. If you're irailering. it's a.
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service........ .......................... . Doing Your Own Service Work .. Adding Equipment to the Outstde of Your Vehicle FueJ ............ . Gasoline Octane *....... . Gasoline Specifications CaJifomia Fuel ............... . Addilives ........................... . Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank......... . Filling a Portatjie Fuet Container i H i H a i i i r w r r i r i r i h ..5-3 ...5-3 ...
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Windshield WJper Blade Replacement . ^ Г0В ....... ...........................................................................................................................Г 1 Г Г Р Р Р Г Р Р Р Р Р 1 1 Г Г Inflation -- Tire Pressure .................. . Dual Tire Operation............................. Tire Inspection and Rotation................ When IL Is Time lor Neiw Tires ...........
Service Doing Your Own Service Work Vour d&alfli knows your vehicle best and wants you lo be happy with il, yVe hope you'll go to your dealer for all your service needs You'll get genuine CM pahs and G^^l-lralned and supporled service people.
Vou should квяр a r-ecorri with all parts receipts and list Tiie mileage and (he dale of any service work /ou perform. See Part £. Ma(nienas}ce Record on page S-19. Vdu СВП be injured and your vehicEe could be damaged if you try to do service work or> a vehicle without knowing enough about it. * Be sure you have sutfiqient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task, * Be sure to use the proper nuia, boils and other fasteners.
In Canada, look for The "Auto Makers' Choice" label on the pump, Fuel Use ol the rsiaimnrhefiCled fuel Is art importanl pan of the proper rraintongnce et your vehicle. Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline wilh a posted octane of 07 or higher. H the octane is less than 07, you may get a heavy knuching noise when you drive, li this occurs, use a gasoline raied af 07 ociane or higher as soon as possibtfl. Otherwise, you might damage your engine.
California Fuel If your >j(ihiclB ¡3 csrtif^d TO meer California Emission Standards (sea The underhood emtssion coninol label), it is designeti to operate on fuels (hat meet California specificaiions* If this iuei is nol avaiJablu in statas adopting CaliEornia emissions sfanciards< your vehicle will operate BatisfaclOfilv on fuels meeting iecfaral Specifications, but emission contnol sysfem performance may be affecled.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly 10 the left [counterclockwise). While refueling, place the fuel cap in ihe holder provided. Filling Your Tank Fuel vapor highly flarmnable. It bums viqiently^ and that can cauae very bad fnjiirles. □on'1 smqhe if you're near lual or reluoiing your vehicle. Keep sparks, Names end smoking materials Sway from fuel. The fuel cap is IccaEed behind a hinged door on Ihe driver's sida of your vehicle.
Be carsfifl nat io &pifi fuel Clean fuel rTom painted surfaces as soon as possible, Bee Cfeaning the Outride ol Youf \/shicie on page 3-90. When filling the tgnK t)t> nel overfill by squeezing in much more fuel after Ihe pump shuls off. When you put the fuel cap b^cM. on, fum It fo Ihe righf (dockiAiise) Linlil you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully inatalf Ihe cap. The diagnostic system can determine If ihe fuel cap has been lefi off or inn properly installed.
Checking the Hood Things Under Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include ftqufds like fueL oil, coolant, bralie fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine. Hood Release To open \hs hood, do the following: 1. Pull this handle insidg the vehicle.
a. Then go 10 itie (rant of the vehicle and lift up the secondary hood release underneath (hg mrcldle of the hood. 3.
4. Release ihe hood prop from Us retainar and put ihe hood prop into the <jl in the hopd hinge on the driver's side. If your vehicle has an underhood lamp, it will autotnaflcaily come on and slay on until the hood is closed. Before dosing the hood, be sure aN of ihe filler caps are on property. Then Jfl| the hood to reJIeve pressure on fhe hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in Ihe hood and relum ihe prop to its retainer, then fel the hood dowrr and close It tirmly.
Engine Coinpartment Overview When yiiu lilt [he hood, you'll see ihese Items; 5-12
A. B. C. D. E. F. Bfiltery Radiator Pressure Cap CoDlam Rectivery Tank Transmission Fluid Dipstick Engine OH nil Engine Oil Dipstick G. Air Filter Restriction Indicator R. Engine Air Cleanef/FIIter L Power Sleehna Reservoir J.
Engine ON Checking Engine Oil It's a gtJCKi idsa to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In aider to get an accurate reading, ihe oil must ba warrn and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstlc!; has a yeiioirt; handle and is locatad near I ha canter of the engine compartmenl. See Engine Cafnpartmgn! Overview on page 5- J2 for more InlormatEon on location 5-U Turn otf the engine and give the oil several minutes to dram back into lha oit pan.
When to Add Engine Oil If itig oil is al Of beiow the ADD malí, then you'll n9ed to add at laa^t one quad of oili But you must use the righi kind. This pad explains whal kind of orl to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capaciii&5 snü S^cf/ri3i;ians on pñg& 5-1Ú3. Natfce: Don't add lt>o moch oil. if your engine has so much oil that the oH level gels atxjve the upper mark that shows the proper opefaLlng range, your engine could be damaged.
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ftECOmiVtNDED UE VISCDSlTf «HADE E№№ QFLS Oils recomrriflnded Jor your vehicle can be idenitiifrecl by looking lor lha stsrhiir?! symboL This symbol Irv3lca(es that the oil has been certifieii by the Amortcan PetToleurr^ Institulo (API), Do rrot use any oil which does not carry this slarburst symbol LDDK FOR THIS SYMBOL HOT WEATHEA If you choose 1o perform the engine oil change service ycur&ell, be sure the oil you use has The starburat symbol on the front of the oil cont
As m Itia chart shown pravioust/. SAE 5W'30 is Ihe only visco&ity grade recomrriended tor your vehicte. Yau shohld look for and ase only oils which have the API Siarburs! symbot and which are also identified as SAE 5W’30. If you cannot find such SAE 5W-3Q oils, you can use an SAE 10W-3Q oil which has the API StarbuFst symbol if it's going lo be O T (-13‘'C) or above. Do not use ulher viscosity grade oils, such as SAE 10W-4il or SAE 20W-50 under any conditions.
How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE What to Do with Used Oil OIL Light Used Engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancef. Don't let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your ahm агк1 nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or propsriy dispose oF clothing or rags containing used engirve oil.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Your vehJC^s rnay hgvg this lecture. The engit>e air cleaner/filTer assembly has an indicator thaï lels you know when (he air niter is dirty end ne^ds to be setvioed. If ihe area Inside the clear section of the indicator is green, no air titter service is required. When the area inside the indicator is orange and CHANGE AIR FILTER appears, press the button to rssetr The engine air deanar/filler pS located near the center of the engine comparirne nt.
Check me indicator again after your vehicie has been driven, fl Ihe araa InsidQ lha indicator is oran^ and CHAJ^GE AIR FILTER appears, ihe filter should be replaced. To replace the engine air cfeaner/lilter, etc the following: See i^ûïmai Maintenance Repsacefnent Paris an page* 5^106 tor thg proper filler to use. Refer to the maintenance schedule to determine when to replace the engme air cleaner/fliter. See Pari A.SchèdiJieü Maintenance Services on page 6-4. 1.
Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check When to Check and Change Decause this operation can be a little difficull, you may choose to have this done at ihe dealership service efepartment A good hmq to check your automatic transmission fluid level is Vi/hen the engine eii le ch^inged.
Geí the vehicle wafmed up by driving about 15 miles {24 km) when Outside tempe ratures are above 50' F (lO’C). If il’s colder Than 50-^F drive the vehicle in DRIVE {D) until lha engine iemperalure gage moves and then remains steady íoí 10 minutes. A cold fluid check can bo mado attBr the vehicle has baen siciing for eight hours cr more with ihe engine off, but Ihis Is used Only as a rsfarenca, Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside temperalufes are SO^'F or more.
HovHf to Add Fluid Peter to the Mia-intenance Schedule to detefTTiine whgt kind of transmission fluid To use, See P&rf D; PscommefJtieif Ptuids and Lubricants on page 6- f 7. * Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower l^vel. Tho fluid level must tie m the COLD area for a cold check or In the HOT area or cross-halched area tor a hot check. • If (he riuid level is in the acceplable range, pnsh !he dipstick back tn all the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipsljck in place.
Engine Coolant The cooling system in i/our vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL^ Engine qootant. This coolart is desfgiiect to nemain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles [240 000 km), whichever cxicurs first, if yoo add only □EX'COOL'°' e;(teniJed life coolant. The foil owing explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when il is low If you have a problem wilh engine overheating, see Engine Overfjeatfng on pjgc 5-2S.
Whal to Use Use a fnr)fture of ono-half dean, (frinkade waief and one-haIt DEX’COOL''- coolant which won'l damage aluminum parts^ If you use this coolant mtKtunOr you don't need to add anything el&e. Д CAUTION; Adding only plain watar to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boll before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning aystem is set for the proper cDOlanl mixture.
Checking Coolant Adding Coolant The cootanT rect>\/efy tank ta located near the centir ef the engine compartmOFTt. See Epgine Compartment Ovan/isw on pago S- f o r more information on location. The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at GOLD FILL, or a little higher. 5-26 It you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL“ coolant mixture at itte cooianf reconery tsink.
Add cooEant mndure at Ihg regovgry tank, but be careful not td split It. Radiator Pressure Cap You cani be burned If you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant corttafns ethylene gEycol. and It will bum If the engine parts are hot enough. Oon't spill coolant on a hot engtneOccasionaily checH the coolani le^/el In lhe radiator. For ■information on how to add coolant lo the radiator, 500 CooUng System on psge 5-30. The radiator pressure cap Is located near The center of the engine companment.
Engine Overheating You wiEl find a coolant leinpefariiire gage on jfour vehicle's Instrumenl panek If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Steam from an overheated engine can bum you badly, oven if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine jf you see or hoar steam COmlbg frbrri it. Just turn it off and gat everyone away from the vehicle until it coots down. Wail until there is no sign ol steam or coolant before you open the hood.
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 11 you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no sleam. the problerp niay not be toe Esarious. Sornetimea Ihe engine can get a lUlle loe itot when you. • Clitmt' a long hill on a hot dayn • Stop after high-speed driving. • Idle for long penodE in iraftic. • Tow a trailer. See "Driving on (Sradgs" in Towrng ц Trailer an page 4-32.
Cooling System When you decide ¡Г& safe io yOu'H Seei the hood^ here's what Yi P II E' irj гBI J | T When the engine ts cold, the cDOianl level should t>e at or above the COLD FILL mark It it Isn't, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in Ihg radJater hoses, heater hoses, radialor- water pump or somewhere else in the cooSing system Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don't touch ihem. If you do, you can be burned, A. Radiator Pressure Cap B. Coolant Recovery Tank C.
If thBie seems to be no leak. slaH ihe engine again. See II tbe engine cooling fan speed increases when hdle speed is doubled by pushing the a-cceleralor pedal down, li il doesn'i. your vebicle needs service Turn off The engine. Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn't covered by your warranty.
When the coolant in the coolant reco\/ery lank is al the COLC FILL marh, start your vehicle. A CAUTION: You csn b« burned If you spiFI cooFant on hot engfne parts. Coolant contains ethytene glycol and it will burn If the engine parts are hat enoughr Don't spill coolant on a hot engine.
If the o^íeítla¿l warning continues,, there's one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant moiturie cJifectty to the radiator, but be sure the cooling sysiem is cool before you do it., A CAUTION: Stoank and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badty^ They ara under pressure, and If you turn the radiator pressure cap -- even a itttle - they can come □ut at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot.
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator i. 1. Vdu can rerr>ove ihe radmbor pressure cap Wfhen the cooling sysiem, including The radkStor pressure tap and upper radiator hoae, Is no longer hot. Turn Ihe pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until И first stops. [Don’t press down while turning the pressure cap.) II you hear a hiss, wapi ior thal to stop. A hfss means there is still some pressure left. 5-34 Therr keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn iL Remove the pressure cap.
3, Fill Ihg radiator vtfith the proper DEX-COOl'’' coofanrt mij^tunp, up lo the base of rhe filler rech. See Engine Cooiant on page 5-24 for more infarmation abojl ttie proper coolant niDcture, 4 Then fill the coolant recovery lank To the COLD FILL mark. 5, Put the cap back on the coolanl recovery tank, hot leave the nadialor pressure cap off.
в. Siari the engine antJ lei il тип until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out tor ihe engine cooting fan. 1. By this time, the cootani level inside the radiator filler neck raay be lower, II the level is lower, add more of Itie proper DEX-COQL^ coolant mijdure through the filler neck unfil lhe level reaches the base of Ihe fillar neck. 5-ВБ B, Then repiaco the pressure cap.
Engine Fan Noise Power Steering Fluid Vnur vehicle has a clutched engine cooling Ian. When Ihe clutch ts engaged, the fan spins fasler to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving condilions, Ihe tan is spinning glower and the clutch Is not fully engaged. This improves fuel economy and reduces Ian noise. Under heavy vehicle loading, irailet lowing and/or high outside tomperaluies, Ihe fan speed increases as the clulch more fully engages. So you may hear an Increase In fan noise.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid What to Use It is not necessary lo regularly check power iteering fluid unless you suspect lUera Is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this s-yatem could indicate a probfem. Have Ihe system inspected and repaired. To determine whal kind of fluid ю use, see Pari D: Recommended Ru/ds and Lubricants on page 6- f 7. Alirtrays use the proper fluid. Failure to uaa the proper Sluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and saals.
Nolice: Adding Washer Fluid * Open the cap wilh Ihe washer symbol on il. Add washer fluid until ihs tank IS tuil. When using concentrated washer fluid. ioJIow the manufacturer's instructions tor adding water. ■ Don't mix water wilh ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the soJution to freeze and damage your wssher fluid lank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn't clean as wed аз washer fluid. * Fill your washer fluid tank only three-quarters fulJ when if5 very cold.
Brakes Brake Fluid that fluid is leaking out ol the brake systern If it is, you should have your brake system fitterff since a leak means thaï sooner or later your brakes won't work well, or won’t work at afl. So, It isn't a good idea to "top off" your brake lluid. Adding brake fluid won't correct a leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you'll have tiM much ffuid when you get new brake finings.
Checking Brake Fluid You can check Ihe brake Hu Id Mhout lakfng ofi (he cap Afvvays dean the brake lluld reservoir cap and Ihe area arourd Ihe cap before removing It. This ^1(1 help keep dirt froni entering the reservoir. Л CAUTION: With the wrong Kind of fluid in your brake system, your brakes may nol work welt or they may not even work at all. This could cause a crash. Always use Ihe proper brake ftuid. fifoticer Just looi( at lha brake Itund reservoir, The fluid level should be above MIN.
Brake Wear Vour v&hicia has four-^^heel tiisc bral(es, Disc braJte pads have built-in wear indicators thal 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 vehicfs IS moving {except when you are pushlrtg on lha brake pedal firmly^ A CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that snort your brakes won't work well. That could lead to an accident.
Replacing Brake System Parts Vehicie Storage Th0 braking system an a vehicle is comples. Its many parís hava to tja a! Jcp quality and ччо<к well togelher if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quaiily GM brake parts. When you replace parts of yoor bnakirig system — for example, when your bnake linings wear down arid you need new ones put in — be sure you gel new approved GM replacemont parts. It you don’t, your brakes may no longer work properly.
Jump Starting If the other system isn't a 12'VOlt system with a negative ground^ both vehicles can bo Notice: damaged. II your battery has ru'n down, you may want to u?e 2. Gel ihe vehicles close enough so Ihs }umper cables anolher vehicle and some |umper cables to start your can reach, but be sure ihe vehicles aren’l tcuchhng vehicle. Be sure to follow I ho steps bekjw to do ¡1 safely. Batteries can hurt you. They can be bangorous because: * They contain actd that can burri you.
The remóle positive (+) lemiinaJ is located behind a red plastic cover near the engine acce&soiy driva hnackel on 1hg driver's sido below the alternator. To uncover trio remóle positive (+} terminal, open m? rod plastic covor, The ramole negaljvo (-) terminal is located on the engine drive brackel on alt V0 engines and ,il; Is marked "GMD/ On V6 engines itie remote negative {-) terminal Is located on a lab attached to ihe engine accassory drive bracket where it is marked "GND.
5. Check that the jumper cables dorr't have foose or missing insulation. If iha/ do, you could gel a shock. The vehicles could be darfiagecf^ loo. Before you connect the cables, hero are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go lo posilive (+) or to a remote positive (^-} lermmal if the vehicle has onen Negative {-) will go lo a heavy, unpainled metal engine part i3r to a remote negativs (-) tciminal if Ihe vehicle has one.
7. Don't let the qlher end touch jnetaL Coiinect it TO rhe positive (-i-) tonnlnfil of the good battery. Use a reriftots posilive {-»-) lerminet II the vehicle has one Don't let the other end touch anything unlit [hq nexi step. Tha other end of Ihe negative [-) cable (Joesni go to Ihe dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remole negative [=) lemifnal on the vehicle with the dead battery.
To disconneci the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the iollowing: 1. Disconriect the btack negative [-) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2. DisconiTHct the black negative {-) cable from the vehicle with Ihe good battery, 3. Djsconnect the red positive (+} cabte Irom the vehicle with the goad baltory, i Disconnect the red positive (+) cable trom the other vBhicleS. Relurn the positve (+) re mole lerminat lo Its original position. Jumper Cable Removal A.
All-Wheel Drive Ljbncant (Checks in this section atsn appjy lo vehicles. Howsver, there are two addiHonal systems that need lubrication Hqm to Check Lubricant To ^et an accurate reading, tho vehicle should be en a ievel surface. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Reler to the MamlenaTiCE Sthedute to determine how often to check the lubricant. See P3d C: Periobj'c Maintenance fnspeclions on page 6-J5r If the level is below the boltem of the tiller plug hole, you'll need to add soma lubricant.
Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant Refer to lhe Maintenarice Schedute to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Part A: Scheduied Muinie-nance Services on page 6-4. How to Check Lubricant If you have tne i500 Series^ me proper level la from inch i[15 mm) to 1 5/& inch [40 mm) belQw the bottom of the filler plug hole. The proper level for the a BOO and 3500 Serins U from 0 to 1/4 (6 mm} below the bottom of the tiller plug hole Add only enough fluid to reach lhe proper I eve \.
Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to deionntne hc№ üflen ifl checit the lubricant and when t& change iL See Part A: Sch&^aieó Maintenance Services on page 6^4.
Noise Control System Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited T^ie following in-farmation relates lo campiianga with iederal noise emission sTancEards ior \rehioles with a Gross Vahide Weigh! Rating (GVWR) of rrone than 10,000 lbs [4 536 kg). The Maintenance Schedule provides Information on maintaining the noise conlrol system Ю minimiie degradation of (he noise emission controi system daring the life of your vehicle.
Among ttiQSQ prasunned to oonstituta tampering arp tfie acts listed below. Insulation; * Removal of the notse shields or any underhood insolation. Removal or rendering engine speed governor equipped) Inoperative so as lo alJow engine speed to excocd manufacluror spociricetions. ■ Removal of Ihe air deanar Silencer. • Modifica! ion of thg air cleaner. Engine: • Air Intake: {II Exhaust: • Removal of Ihe muffler andAor rascnator. • Removal of Ihe exhaust pipes and exhaust pipe damps.
Bulb Replacement For any bulb changing procedure not fisted In this sec!ion, contact your dealer. For the Type of bufbs, see RepiacetnetM Bufbs evi page 5-53. Halogen Bulbs Headlamps 1, Remove the iwo bolls Irom Iba headlamp assembly. 2. Remove the two pins on Ihe top of the headlamp assembly, To remove Ihe pins, turn the ouler ptn cJockv^ise and pull it straight up. To remove the inn^r pin, turn it wunterciockiwise and pull it straight up. 3.
Bh Without ramovlri^ the headlamp assembly itself, remove itie bulb socl^el from the back of tbe headlamp tha drlver^a side. on 0. Turn Iha bulb CDunterclockwIse one quarter turn \a remove it ffom the socket, 11. Jnstall the new bulb into the socket and reium it to The headlamp assembly* 12. Pul the haadlamp assembly back into the vehicle and ietnstalli the two pins. 10. On the passengers side, rum the bulb clockwise cne turn, IDo net tQucIi tha glass part of Iha bulb.
Front Turn Signal, SiUemarker and Parking Lamps TaMlamps 1 Use a small tool lo unlatch the outboard clip on (his [amp. 2. Pull the tamp forward to complofety unlatch the dip. Move the lamp outboard lo loosen the labs. 3. Rsmove itie lamp Inorp the grille, 4. Squeeze the tab oni the side □! the bulb assembly while turning it counterclockwise 5 Pternove I he bulb assembly from the back of the Fens artd replace the bulb. 6 Turn the socket clockwise lo reinslall it in tha lens assembly. 1.
S. To remove, squeeia the tab an the side of iha sockets while turning them counterciockwise 9. Turn the bu)b caunterclocnwise lo remove it, insisil the new bulb, 10. Reverse the above steps to reinstalt Ihs lamp.
Center High Mounted Stopiamp (CHM5L) Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Sealed Seam Headlamps Composite Low^Beam Headiamps Composite High-Beam Headlamps Front Sidemarker Lamp Front Parking and Turn Lamp Back-up Lamp Buth Number HeQ54 9006GS goos 194 3157KX 3157 Flear Parking, Stop, and 3157 Turn Lamp 912 CHMSL For any bulb not listed here, contaci your dealer. i l is recofnmanded lhat Ihis cQmporiBnl be replaced as □ unai by your dealer.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades shauEd be inspected at least twjce a year for wear and tracking See '"Wiper Blade Chech" in bea-i/ Twice a Yesr on page 6 - 1 1 for more intonnetrdn. Peplacement blades comg in different types and are removed in diiiereni ways. To remouo the iype wltti a release dip, do the following: 1. Lifi the wiper arm untJ IL locks into a vertical position 2. Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab.
Tires Youf new vehicle cernes with high-quality tire& made hy a leading lire manuiactuier. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain seivice^ see your Warranty booklet for details. 5-60 A CAUTfON: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. • Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result o1 too much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious acddenl. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index.
Inflation — Tire Pressure When to Check The CerüFicationiTire label, whirh Is on ihe rear edge oi the driver^s rfpor, shows the correct m flat ion pressures for your lires when they're cold. '"Cold" meens your vehicle has been sitting for at least Ihree hours or driven no more Ihan 1 mile (t.6 hm), Check your liras eneo a month or mora. Don’t lat anyone teJI you that underinflat Jon or overinllatlon is all right. It's not.
Dual Tire Operation Tire Inspection and Rotation When the vehicle Is new, or whenever a wheel, wheel boll or wheel nut is replaced, check tha wheel, nut torque alter 100. 1,000 ahd 6,000 miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km) of diiving. For proper torque and wheel nut tighleoing inlomialion, see 'Trgtilening (he Wheel Nues" laier in this section. Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10000to 13 000 knt). The Outer (ire on a dual wheel ^tup generally wears faster than the inner tire.
If your vehicte has dual rear wheels, always use one of Ihie confect rotation patlerrrs shown here when rotating your tires. When you Install dual whoets. be sure that vent holes in the inner and ouler wheels on aach side are lined up. After Ihe tires have been rotated, adjust the from and rear Inflation pressures as shown on the CerUricatktnn'Ire label. MaJre certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See "Wheel Nul Torque' under Cspadiies snd SpecificsUctns on page 5-i03.
When It Is Time for New Tires One wa/ to toU when it's tinne for new tines fs to check the treadwear incficalors, which will appear when your lires have only 1/1Ê inch (1 .Ê mm) or less of Tread remaining. Some commercial truck tires may npt have treadwear indicators. 5^64 You need a new lire If any of itie following stalements are true: » You can see the indicators al tiiree or more places around the tine. * You can sec cord or fadnc showing Ihrough the Tine's rubber.
Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tiros you nead, look at the Cerlincation/Tire label. The lire 5 in stalled on your vehicle when it was new had □ Tire Pedormance Criteria Specification [TPC Spec) numhor on each tire’s sidewall. Wher> you get new liros. gel ones with lhat same TPC Spec number. That way youf vehicle will continue lo have lires that are designed to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, nde and other things during normal service on your vehicle.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grailea can bo tound where applicable on the Tire sidewalll .between tread shoulder and inaximujn section width. For example- Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The foHowing information relates lo the system developed by the United States Nalional Highway Traffrc Saiety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperalure performance. [This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.
Temperature - A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The lemperature grades are A {the highast), 6, and C, representing thfl lire-'s rg^istancfi te the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heal when tested under controlled conditions on a specified irrdoor laboratory test wheel. Sustairted high temperalure can cause the material oF ihe tiro lo dégénérais and reduce tlfs Hie, and sKcessive temperature can lead to sudden fire failure.
Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cfacked, or badly rusted Of coffiiciec). If wheel nuts keep earning loose, the wheein wheel holts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If ihe wheal leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired}. See yuuf dealaf ii any of thasa con dilions exist. Your dealer will know the kJnd oi whael you need. Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capaerty, diameleF.
Used Repïacement Wheels A CAUTION; Puning a usied wheel on your vehicle is daogeiroiis. You can't know how ifs been used or how tar it's been driven, ti could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you haue to replace a wheel, use a new Gh/t original equipment wheel. Tire Chains iVoijce; Use lire chains only where legal and only when you musL Use chains that are the proper size tor your tires. Install them on the tires ot the rear axte. Tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened.
Changing a Flat Tire a tire giJES flal, avoid iurtti&r tira and wheg) darrage bv drivjrtg slgiKly to s leve^ place. Tuirt on yoiir haiand warning Hashers. A CAUTION: Changing a lire can cause an injury^ The vehicle can slip oft the }ack and rail over you or other people. Vou and they could be badly Injurod. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle irom moving: 1, Set the parking brake tJrmlys 2, Pul ihe shift lever in PARK (P)^ 3, Turn off the engine.
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools li you have a cargo van gr a pa^ienger van, the aquipmenl you'll need is located in the rear passenger side of comer of the vehicle. Fen^nve |he relaming wing boH and lift it off Ihe mnunlirtg braci^el. II you have a van whh the l5-passanger sealing arrangement, the equipment you'll need is secured pn the rear passenger side Eioor of the v-ehidB, Remove the retaining wing bdt and lift it out of the mounting bracket.
Attach the wheal wrench and ratchet, with the DOWN side taking you, The wheel wrench has a socket end and a nat chisel end. Put the flat chisel end of the wh&el wrench on an angle through The hola between the body and 1he bumper. Be sure ihe flal end connects into the hoist shall. Hie tool& yog1l be using Include the jack (A), jack handle exiension (B)h jack hatidle (C), wheel wrench (□) and ihe iatchet {E). Your spare lire is stcred underneath the rear of your chicle.
Turn ihe ralchet counterclociiwi&g tci lower (he spare tire to the yround. If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, ihe secondary lalch is engaged causing the tire not to lower. Sea ^Secondarv Latch System" later in ihis section. V\/hen the tira has been lowered, pull the tire toward you so you can reach ihe tire retainer and pall it up through the wheel opening. It you have a vehicle which wag completed from a cab and chggsjg, refer to the infofmatron from The body aupplief/installer.
Secondary Latch System Vouf vehicle has an underbijdy mounled Ikrg hoist fissembl/ equippod vuilh a secontiary ^atch system. It's designeci to stop the spare tire from suddanly falling off your vehicle il the cable hoicting the spare tire is damaged. For the secondary latch to work, the tire must he slowed with the valve stem pointing down. See "Storing the Spare Tire and Tools" later in this section for Instructions on storing the spare tire correctly.
4 Ck>rinect the jack handle {G} and Jach handle e^itenaion (B} togelher and press the reiention ctip (arrow} so it Engages. 1 ChecJi undar the vehicle to see ii the cabte end is viaihte. Z M the table is no( visible, stgrt Ihis piocedure al Step 6. 3. Turn the wrench cnunterclockwise until gppr-DMimatet^ G inches {15 cm)i gf cable la ex posed.
9. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and caretudy remove thu jack- Use one hand to push against the spare while iirtniy putling the jack out from under the spare tire with the other hand. If me spare tire is hanging from the cablen slide the ratchet unto the wheel wrench end insert the wheel wrench Into ihe hoist shaft hole atMve the bumper and him the wheel wreitoh DounterclucKwise to lower the spare the resl ol the way. Be sure the DOWN mart! on the ratchet Is facing you. 10.
Removing the Wheel Covers 2. Assemble the jack gnd tools lor a fpont or rear Hat as follows: IT your vehicle has plasty wheel nut capSn ICKJsen them by turning the wheel wrench countenclockwisB. The wheel nrjit caps ara designed to remain with the centar cap. flemove the cenfer cap It the wheel has a smooth center piece, place the chisel end of the wheel wrench m the slot on ihe wheel and garttty pry it o ul Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1.
RMf PositJon Rear Flat: Assomhls the jack (A) together with the jaok handte (B)^ lack handle eKtonsion (C) and ratchet (D) as shown. Be sure that ihe ratchet has thg UP mark facing you. To assemble the jack handle and jack handle entension, use the art and text following 5-78 Connact the jack handle (B) and jack handle extension (C) together and press the retenlion dip {arrow} SO' it engages.
3. Position the jack under ihe vahkcle as shown.
A CAUTION: GsllFn^ under a vehicle when it is pcktjd up is cfangerouSr If the vehicle slips oft the jack you could be bedty injiured or killed. Never get under a vehicle whan it Is supported only by a jack. A CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the Jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and oven make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to tit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
S. Remove; all the wheel nuls, and take oit the flat tFre, B. Remove any rust or dirt froim the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel A CAUTION: Ru$l or dirt on the wheels Or an the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come otf and cause an accidenl. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or din from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
7. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end oi the nuts lowand Ihe wtieel. Tighten each wheel nut by hand until the wheel is held against Ihe hub. /•3 6*\ / ® ^ \ J*^ \ 27V»2•/ - ^•/ \6^7/ 9. Tighten the nuts firmly in □ cnsscross sequence as shown. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise. 3. Lower Ihe vehicle by turning Ihe jack handle countarclocliwise. Lower the jack completely.
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairSn evenly tlghterr the wheel nuls In the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. See "Capacities and SpeclMcaLions" in the index tor the wheel nut torque specif fcation, Notice: incorrect wheel nuls or improperlv tightened wheel nuls can cause the wheel lo come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
Storing a Fíat or Spare Tire and Tools storing 3 \acK a tfre, or other equipment Tn the paa&enger compartment ot the vehrclc could cause injury, tn a sudden stop or collision, loose equipmeni could strike someone. Store ah these in the proper p^ace. 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem ppinted down. Pull the fiptfiining har through the center ct the wheel, making sure it Is properlv atlached.
3, Pull ihe wheel toward the rear oi the vehigle, keeping the cable tight. 4, Attach the ratchet, wrth tha UP side (acing you, td Ihe wheel wrench, 5. Pul the flat end oi 1he wheel wrench on an angle Through ihe hole in the raar door frarria, above Ihe burnper. fin Raise IhE tlra fully agamsl the underside of Ihe vehicle. Coni™e turning Ihe ralchel until the tire is secure and the cable is tight. The spare lire hoist cannol be overlighteneci. 1, Wlake Sure ihe tire is stored securely. Push, pul,l.
Appearance Care They can all be hazardous — some more than others and itiey can all dan^age your vehicle, too. RfliTiomtJEr, ciesnfng products can be hg^a^ous. Sorrie are tonic. Others can burst into flames if you strike a match or gq| Ihfim on a hoi part of the vehicle. Some are ctangerous if /ou breathe their (umes In a closed space. When you use anything trom a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to followr tfie manutaclufer's warnings and instructions.
* Careluily scrape otf any excess slain. Special Fabric Cleaning Problems * Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often, A soFl brush may be used ii stems are stubborn. Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruh juice, mlkr soft drinks, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: + If a ring iorms on fabric after spot cleaning, dean the antira arsa Immodialnly nr ft wNI sat. Using Cleaner on Fabric 1.
Vinyl Top of the Instrument Panel Uae warm water and a dean cloth. Use only mild soap and water to dean the top surfaces oi the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones Of wanes may cause annoying refleclions in Ihe Windshield and even make it difficult to sos through the windshield under certain conditions. • Rub with a cioan, damp cEoth to remove dirt. You may have lo cki Ihia n^ore ihan once. • Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish wjll stain if you rJgn't gel them off quickly.
Glass Surfaces Care of Safety Belts Glass shouid be cleaned often, GM Glass Cleanef or a liquid household glass cleaner will Tienriove rtormal tobacco smDhe and dust films on mtenor glasi. See GM Ksep belts clean and dry. VeNcie Cafe/Appearar\ce Matersafs on page 5-94. Notice: Don't use abrasive cleaners on glass^ because they may cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the Inside rear window* since they may have to be scraped off later.
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The palm finish on your \^ehicle provides beauty, itspth ol color, gloss retention anct duiablllty. Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle's finish is lo keop Л clean by washing Ft oflen wi|h luSiewarm or cold water. Don't wash your vehicfa in the direct rays of file sun. Use a car washing soap. Don't use strong soaps Of chemical delergants. Sa sure to rinse the vehicle wsUh removing all soap residue completely.
Foreign n>ateriaJs such as calcium chloride and olhar sails, ice melting agentig, road qil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals From industrial ciiitmneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s finish И they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible, tr neoessarv, use non^ahrasive deansrs thal are marked sale jfir painted surfaces tc remove loraign matler. Exterior painted surfaces are subject to agmg, weather and chemical falÈûul that can lake their loH over a panod of years.
Aluminum Wheels Tires Keep youi' sheets clean using a soH clean ci&th wi!h mllcJ soap and water^ Rinse with clean ihfaler. After rinsing thoroughly, dry wilh a soft clean tower. A wax may then be applied. To clean your lires, use a s1iff brush wllli Иге cleaner. The surface of Ihe&e wheels is similar to file p34nted suriflce pt ypgr vehicle.
Finish Daniage Chemical Paint Spotting Any atone chips. Iractures or deep scratches in tite finish should be repaired righit аглгаун Bare metal will corrode quiclily and may dnvelnp Into majcr repair expense. Some weather and almospberic condihons can create a chemical falloul. Airborne pnllutanis can lall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage can lake iwo forms^ blotchy, nngtet-shaped discolorations, and small Irregular dark spots elcherf injo Ihe paint Surface.
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Ste your GM dealer lor гтюпе rnformatiom ir>n putvihasing iho igllgwmg products GM Vehicle Сзге/А Description GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materia (cont'd) Description Chrome and Wire Wheel Cloanor Removes dirt and grime from chroma wheels and wire wheel covers. Finish Enhancer Removes dust, fingerprints, and surface contaminants. Spray on wipe off. Swirl Ffomover Polish Removes swid martts. fine scratches and o1her light surface contamination.
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Vehicle Identification Service Parts identification Label Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) You'll find this label on the front passenger door rrame. It’s very helpful if you ever need Lo order parts. On this label is; ^ SAMPLE4UXlKi07S67S n * your VIM. % the rnodel designgtiori, % paint Information and * a list of all pnoductfori options and special equipment. Be sure lhat Ibis label is not removed from ihg vehicle.
Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Don t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer firsts Some electrical egulpinent can darnage your vehicle and the damage wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can heep other components frorn working as they should. YouT vehicle has an air bag syslem Belore attempting to add anylhing electrical to your vehicle, see Servicing Your Air Bag-Equi^yped Vehicie on page 1-73.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers Floor Console Fuse Block Tha flchof console iuse block located under ihe drivor's seat.
Fusfl 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a 9 to 11 12 13 14 15 IS Usage Spare Oufside Rear View M ir r o T Ceurtesy Lamp/SEO Lett Pear Stop/Turn Signal Cargo Locks Right Rear Slop/Turr) Signal Driver LoCha StoiVCenier High Mounted Stop Lamp Climate Coninol.
Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is in the engine compartment on ihe dnvor's side of Ihe \fehide.
Fuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 S O y 10 11 12 13 14 IS IB 17 13 19 20 21 22 Usage Radio BatJery Powertrain Control Module Batlery Left Rear Turn Lamp Right Rbof Turn Lamp Backup Lamps Trailer Wiring Ignition 0 Stop Lamp Right Bear Defogger/Heated Minor Right Daytime Running Lamp/Tuin Signal Lott Daytime Running LampH^um Signal Truck Body Control Module 4 Fuel Pump Trailer Fla&her Hern Truck Body Control Module 3 Trailer Stop^Tum Signal Truck Body Control Module 3 Truck Body Control Module Remote Function Aotuator Eng
Fuse 44 45 4i 47 46 40 60 Si 52 63 64 Relay 53 54 55 56 57 58 56 ei 62 5 102 Lell Headtamp — High Beam Right Headlamp — High Beam Truck Body Central Modu le-Accessory Front Windshield Wiper Anti-Lock Brakes Ignition A Trailer Climate Control Blower Ignhion B Spare Spare Usage Wincishietd Wiper Air Conditioning Spare Headlamp —High Beam Fuel Pump Headlamp — Low Beam Ham Starter Spare Fuse Circuit Breaker 60 Usage Usage Power Seat
Capacities and Specifications See relngefant charge label under the hood for charge cepacity Informalion and requinfmefils. All capacitisB ars ^pproKimate. When adding^ be sune (o fill to the approprfflte level of as recommended in ihls manuak Engine Specifications Wheel MuL Engine VtN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap FErfng Order Torgoe VOflTEC^« 4300 V6 MFI' W M30 O-OSO Inches (1.52 mm) t-6-5M-3r-2 140 lb ft t90 N-m VO FI TEC™ 4SM V3 MFI' V MT1 0.060 Inches (1.
Capacities Capacities Application QTV Without Rear Heater Qjy With Rear Healer Cooling Syatem After refill, the level must be rechecked. See "Caqling Syslem" In the Indes. VORTEC^^^ 4:Ki0 V6 14,2 quads (13.S L) VORTEC-« 4ail0 V8 VORTEC^ 5300 VS VORTEC™ 6000 VS 16.3 quarts (15.5 L) 14,7 quads (14.Q L} 16.9 quarts {16.D L) 13,9 quarts {13.2 L] 16.0 quarts {15.2 L) 14.5 quarts (13.3 L) 17.
Capacities QTV Without Rear Heater Application VORTEC’fw eooo V3 (Vin U} QTV With Rear Heater 6-0 quarts £.7 L Sliindard Tank [Pa&SBngiar and Cargo) 31-0 gaSlons 117.3 L Standard Tank [Cab and Chassis) Oplional Tank" {Cab and Chassis) * 1S9 inch whealbasG or T77 inch wheel base only Air Conditioning RefrigeranL Capacity A|r Condiiinnlng Refrigerant R'134a {Front) 35.0 gaiions 55.0 gaitons 13;?.5 L 208.1 L 1.S ihs [0.31 kg) 3-1 lbs (1.
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ñeplacemani part numbers Nsied in this section are based on ;he latest ¡níonmalion available at the Time o( printing, and ane subject to change. If a part listed in this manual [S not the same as the part used in your Vflhicla when it was bulU, qr if you have any questions, please contact your GM dealer. ViN Code Oil Filter* Engine Air Cleaner .
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintc^nance Schedule ........................ .................... &-2 Inlfiicjjclion ............................................ ....................6? Youf Vehicle and Uie En\/lroflment ....................6'i Mainlenance BequinemenTs ............ ...................6-3 Haw This Section is Organised.................................. 6-3 Part A' Scheduled Maintenance Services................. 6-4 Using Your Maintenance Schedule *.........................
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance rot only helps to keep your vehicle in good woiking cunrfitian, bul а1?о helps the environn^eni. ЛИ recommended malnienance piocsdures are Important Irmproper vehicle maintenanca can even aiiecl the puatity ot the a if we breath e Impropgr fluirf levels or the wnong tire inflaljcin can Increase tho level of emtssior^a from your vehicle.
How This Section is Organized If you want to get ihe service Information, see Service Publications Ordering information on page 7- i i. This maintenance schedule Is divided fnto five parts: ^'Parl Ar Scheduled Maintenance Services'' c^plcins what to have done and how often Some oi these services can be ccmpja:^, sq unless you ane technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer's service department or another qualified servtce center do these jobs.
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services This part contains angme oil and chassis lubrication scheduled maintenance v^hich a^^ptains lha engine oil lilc sysiem and how it indicates when lo change the engine oil and liltsn Lubricate chassis components wiih each oil change, >M50, lisiecf are scheduled nnaintenance services which are lo be perforn^ed at ihe mileage iniervaEE Specified.
Scheduled Maintenance The s&rvices shown in (his schedule up to lOG.OOO miles (166 nOQ km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) a1 the same Intervals for I he life of Ihis ■vehicle. The &ervtpes shown at 150,000 miles (2'40 000 km) should be repeated at (he sarne interval after 150.000 miles {Ё40 000 km) for the life of this vehicle. See Parí &; Oivn&r Cheeks ajiíí Services on page G-W and Parí C: Periodic Prfpinisnance tnsp&ciions tjn page G-15. Footnotes t T^te U.S.
It tha &ystann is ever ^eset flocidenlally, you must change your oil at 3,Û0ü miles ^5 QOO ï
□ Vehicles Wilh GVWH Abov9 tO,OQO lbs. Only: Inspect shields for damaye or looseness. Adjust gr replace as required. Tfiis is a A/o/se Emission Comrof Servj'ce. Applicable only to ifehides sold in tbe United Sities. 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Li ChecK iear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. СЬэдк constant velocity Joints and axle seals igr lealeny, J Roíale tires See Tire inspection and Rotaiion on page 5^^ for proper rotation partem and additional information. (See footnote +.
60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 75.000 Miles (125 000 km) □ Check r-ear/frgn( a)£le fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check canstani vcigcily ioints and axle seals for leaking^ □ Clean and repack [he front iftiheel bearings for at each Ыаке nelinmg, whichever occurs first). J Rotate tires. See 77re InspecftOR and fioißHon on page 5-62 for proper rotation pattem and additional inforrrration. fSee fooU^te +.} U Replace fuel fiUern An Emission Control Service. (See /iîûirra/е f.
J Replace fuel filter. 4rr Eniission Control Ssrvicé. (Soo iootnoie f.) H Vehicles With GVWR Above 10.000 lbs. Only; □ Change auiomatic transmission fluid and filter If the vehicle's GVWR is over &600 lbs or If the vehicle is mainly driven under erne or more of these condifians; Inspect shielbs for damage pr tqoseneas. Adjust or replace as required. This is a Noise Emission Coniroi Service.
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Engine Coolant Level Check □sled In iNs pari агв gwnflr checks and services lAfhich should be performed at the -iniervals specified to help ensure 1tie safel/. ctependahillty and amission confrol perfonnance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repgifs are cornpteted at once. Whenever any flutds or lubricanfs are added to your vehicle, -make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D.
At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure ihe safety belt remmaer ligtiT and all your balls, buckles, latch plates, relfaclors and алсЬсгадез are wor1 parts. If you soe anything that might keep a sat&ty belt syslem Inom doing fis job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety bells replaced. Also lûoiî for any opened or broken air bag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced.
At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cyiinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the iubncant speciffed in Pad D Body Lubricatior» Service Lubncale aii hood hinges, hood prop rod pivot, fuel fiilor door, rear compartment hinge&f latches, locks, hood latch assembly, secondary (atch, pivots, spnirtg anch□I^ release pawl and any moving seal hardware.
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check A CAUTION: When yau ar& doing This check, the vehicle could move suddenly. It it does, you or others could be Injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Belore you start, be sure you have errough roorrt around 1he vehicle. It should be parked an a level surface. 3. Wilh the engine ott, fum the key lo the FUN posibon, bul don't slarl the engine.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check CAUTION: Whtn you are doing this check, your vehicle cQuCd begin to Fhove. You or others could be injured and properly could be damaged. Make sure there is roont In From oi your vehicle In case it begins to roll. Be ready lo apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. Parti or^ a faidy steep hill, with tha vehicle tacing downhill. Keeping your Tool on the regular brgko, gel the parking brake.
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed In Ü1IS part ane inspections and services which should be pgrfdimecJ at least Iwice a year (for instance, each spring and lall). You should let your dealer's service depahfoeni or other qualified service cenler tia these jobs. Make sure any rtecossary repairs are completed at once. Exhaust System inspection Inspect the cornplele e)ihaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system.
Throttle System Inspection Inspect the ihTottle system for inlörteiienoe or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any corrponenis thaï have high effort or excessive wear. Do no( lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables Rear Axle Service Check the gqgr lubricant level in Iha rear axle and add it needed. See Reär A x f e on page 5-SO.. A ttujd loss may Indlcole a probtem Check ihe axle and repair it ii needed.
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and ]ybncgnl5 identified below by name, part number or specrftcalion may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Engine Oii Pfuid^Lubrlcartl Engine oil wilh |he American Pelrdleum InsHluia Certified for Gasoline Engines sTarburst symhoi of the proper viscosily. To determine ihe prefened viscosily for your vehicle's engine, sea Engine Oif or U53ge Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricanl [GM Pari No. U.S.
Usage From and Rear Axle Transfer Case One-PtQco Propshafi £pNne, Two'Piece Propshaft Spline Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-30 Synthelic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12376261, in Canada 10953455) or equivalent meeting Gl^ Specificai ion 99961 15h DEXFION'®' -III AulomatH? Transmission Fluid. Spline Lubricant, Special Lubriean! (GM Part Ho. U.S 12345579, in Canada 1095351T) or tutmcant meeting requirements of GM 9985630.
Part E: Maintenance Record Afier the sch&cJiiled services are perionmed^ record the date, odon^eter reading and peffonr^Bd the service and япу additionаЗ lnforrr>ation from “Owner Chect^s and Savices" or "Pertodrc Maintenance" cm Ihe faiiovying record page? Also, you shouid retain all mamtenance receipts.
Maintenance Record (confd) Date 6-20 Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record
Section 7 Customer Assistance Intormation Customer Assistance Information ............................. 7-2 CuBtOTner Satjetadicin Procedure .................... 7-2 Online Owner Cenier ........................... .................. 7-4CuBtomer Assislance for Test Telophane (TTY) Users . ............................................. 7-4 Customer Assislanoe Offices ................................ 7-4 GM Mobility Progrpm for Persons with Diggbiiilias ......... ................................................
Customer Assistance Intormation Customer Salisfaction Procedure Yotjr satisfacticn and gooctwill are irnpartanl tü yoL>r dQ3fgr and to GMC. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the cpeiation of your vehicle wil be resoived by youf dealer's sales or sen/ice departinenls. Sornetimas. however, despite the best intentlor>s €\t all concerned, intsunderstandings can t>ocur.
STEP THREEr Bolh General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sum you are compìetojy satisfied with your new vehicle, However, ii you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps Ore end TwOn you should file with the GM/BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any addiliunal rights you may have* Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance InJormation bootdet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Pian (CAMVAPJ.
Online Owner Center Customer Assistance Offices The Owner Center at MyGMLInfi is a resource for your GM ownership needs. Vou can iir>d your specific vehicte knfarmatien all In one place GWIC encourages customers io call the loll-liee nurnber Icr assistance, it a U.S customer wishes to write to GMC, tho letter should bo addressed to GMC’s Cuslcurier Assistance Center. The Owner Center allows you to: • Gel e-mail service reminders.
Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Cusiortier Coirimunication Centra, lfi3-005 1900 Colonel Sam Dnve Oshgwa, Ontano L1H SP7 1-a00-2&3-3777 (English) 1-000-263-7054 (French) 1-&00-263-3B30 (ForTexi Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-8OO-260-66CIO All Overseas Locations Piease contact the Jocal General Meters Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) General Motors da Mexico, S. cfe R L de C.
Roadside Assistartce Program GMC's FtEjqdside Ass islán ce Provrdes gfraoded owners with over-lhe-phone roadside repairs, location ol the nearest GMC deafer or (he fallowing $peííial Services: Fist Tirs Change: Installatfon of spare tire will be covered et no charge [customer is responsible for repair or replacement ot lire). Fuel Deííitfery: Delivery of enough fuel for 1he customer to gel to th9 nearest service station (up to ^5.
Tile Rt>aclsiíJ0 Assistance services listed are avallflb^e to retail lease cusiüíners operating 2003 GMC fight duty trucks for a period of 3 years/35HQ0O mil as (60.000 hin). All services mual be pre-arraogeo by GMC Roadside Assistance. Roadside Assistance i£ available 24 hours p day, 7 days a week, 3G5 days a year, including weekends and holidays. Should you have any questions about roadside asaistancÉn call the GMC Roadside Assislance Ceriler or contact your dealer.
Courtesy Transportation GMC has always eKempfified qualily aad value in its aftflring of motor veJiicles. To enhance your ownership 0'Kperience, we and our pari id paling dealers are proud Co offer Courtesy Transportation, a custonrar support progism (or new vehicles. Tha Courtesy Transportation program is oHensd to retail purchaso/lease customers In confunclion wiih ihe 5urriper-to-Bumpef coverage provided hy the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Courtesy Rental Vehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due lo ovemight warranty repairs, your deaier may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reirr>bunse you for a rental vehicle you obtained^ at an actual cost, up to a rrvaiiimLJm of S30.CK) per day supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a lentai agreement and meet state, local and rental vehicle provider raquirements.
Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Detects to the United States Government If ypu bfliieve that youf vehicle has a delect which could cause a crash or could causo injury or death, you should immgdrately infomn the National High^Aray Tral+ic Safety Adminislralion (NHTSA), In addition To notifving Genoral Motors, If NHTSA Teceives similar complaints, it may open an Investigation, and if ft hnds that a safety delect exists m a group of vehicles, i1 may onaar a recalf and remedy campaign.
Reporting Safety Defects to General Service Publications Ordering Information Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) In a situaiion riKe this^ we certainly hope you'll notify us. Please catl us at 1-a00-GMC-B7a2 [1-ñCiO-J62-a7e2). or write; Pontlac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Boji 33172 Detroll, Ml 48232-5172 Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair mfcrmsticn on engines, trensmiasionf asle, suspension, brakes, electftcal, steering, body, elc.
Service Bulletins Current and Past Model Order Forms SarvicQ Bullehna giive technical service intoffnalion needed to knowledgEiably service General MotcrB cars and trucks. Each bulletin coniains instruclions to assist in the diagnosis and servfce ot your vehicle^ Service Publicatfons are available for curreni and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vahkile.
AH-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ....... -....... Aluminum Whaels ................. .................... Accessory Power OuEtels ......................... ............. S'!? Adding EqiJipmgni to Vour Air Bog-Equipped Vehicle...................................... ........... ............... 1-7^1 Adding Washer Fluid................................................5-39 Additional Program Iniormation ............................. 7-9 Additives, Fuel ..........................................................
Audio SyE>térr(s) (üoní.) Selling tiie Time for Radios wilh Radio Dala Systems (RDS) ........................ ^.............. 3-42 Serring the Time for Radios wiltioul Radio Dató Systems (RDS) ..................................... 3“41 Theit-Deierr&nt Feature ....................................... 3-73 UnderslarKJing Radio Reception ...................... 3-74 Automatic Tiianstnisston Fiuid .................................................................... 5-21 Operation .................................
Cary о Vans and Cab and Chassis Modeis iivrthiHEt an Air Bag Off Switch....................... 1-^6 Cargo Vans wrth a Passenger Air Sag and an Air Bag Off Switch, Passenger Vans and Cab and Cha55^s Models.................................... 1-35 Cargo Vans with a Passenger Air Bag and without an Air Bag Oft Switch 1-30 Cassette Taps MessagES ......... 3-57 Cassetle Tape Ptayer Service .. 6-10 CD Adapter Kits ..........................
Goofing Syslem ........................................................5-30 Cruise Conlrot........................................................... 3'9 Cruise Control Ughl ..................................................3-39 CurrenI and Pasi Modal Order Forms.......................7-12 Customer Assistance tnforn^ation Courtesy Transporiahon..........................................7-3 Cusiomer Assistance iorTe^a Telephone ^TTY) Users.......................................
E Electrical Syetern Add-On Equipmanl ...................-r.._____ Fuses and Circuii Breakers .................. .,. Hoadtgmp Wiring ........... ............... Windshield Wiper Fuses ...... .................. Electronic Road-Speed Governor................. Emissions Inspection and Wlainlenance Programs ....................... ........................ Engine Air Cleaner/Fjiier ____ __________ _ ...... 5-97 ........ 5-эа ...... 5-97 ........ 5-97 ......... 3-27 ......... 3-36 ......
FU0l .......:.......... .............. Additives....................... Caljiomia Fual ............................ Filling a Portable Fuel Container Filling Vour Tank ................, Fuels in Foreign Countries . = ■ » ■ P P Gasoline Octane ................ . Gasoline Specificetions ..... Systgnr Injpeciicn ............... Fuel Rep-ulator.......... .......... . Fuses Fuses and CircuEt Breakeis Windshield Wipar................ , 5’5 , S-6 . 5-6 , S-Ê . 5-7 .. 5-0 3-4Ü . 5-5 .
If No Stsam Fs Coming From Vour Engine..............5-29 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine.................... 5-28 If the Light Is Flashing..............................................3-35 It the Light Is On Steady ..........................................3-36 If Vou Are Stuck irr Sand, Mudn Ice or Snow.......... 4*28 If Vou Do Decide To Pull A Trailer...........................4-33 If You're Caught in a Blizzard ................................. 4-26 Ignition Pchsthons.................................
Light (coni.) ChflngE Engina Oil ........ Charging System............ Chack Gagas Warning .. Cruise Coniroi......... ...... Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Low Coolant Warning ,,, Malfunttiort Indicator....... Solely Belt Heminder Security ............. . Tow/Haul Made ...... ...... Loading Your Vehicle......... Loching Rear Axie .............. Lockout Pfot&ction ................. Locks Door ................................... Last Door Ciosed Locking Lockout Proleciion ............. Power Door.............
Matching Transmittpr(sJ to Vour Vehide . Mejiieo. Centml America and Caribbean EsIandsiCourtries {Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgtn Islands) ....................... Mirrors Manual Raarview Mirror......... Oulsicie Camper-Type Mirrors ... Oul&itJe Convex Mirror ............ Outside Heated Mirrors ............ Oulsitie Manual Mirror................ Outside Power Mifnors...... ....... Outside Remote Control Mirror Model Reference .......... ........ MyGMLlnk.cotn ............................ .. 2-5 ..
Part B - O^ner Ctiecks and Services .................. .....6-10 Pari C - Periodic Maintenance Inspectione......... 6-15 Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .... 6-17 Part E - Maintenance Record ........... ................. .... 6-19 Passerrger Vans with an Air Bag OEf Switch .... .... 1-4S Passenger Vans withoul an Air Bag Oft Switch ... 1-44 Passing........................................................... 4- 11, 4-43 Passlock'” ,.......................................... ............. . . . . .
Rear Seat Radio Controts ................................... 3-72 Rear Window/ Defoggef......................................... * 3-22 Rearvievt Mirrors................................................... 2-32 Reclining Seatbacks.................................................. 1-3 necraalional VehIctB Towing ............................... 4-29 Remote Ke/less Enlry Syslem...................................,2-3 Remote Kayl^& Eniry System, Operation .... .............
Seals Manual ........................ . 1-2 . 1-3 Pqwét Seat ................ Rear Seat Operalion .. . 1-5 . 1-3 Reclining Seattiacks _ Secondary Latch System 5-74 Securing a Child Real rain l Center Seat Pesilion ...................................... t-66 1-53 Designed for the LATCH System ............... Rear Outside Seat Position ........................... 1-53 Flighi Front Seat Posilion.......... ................ . 1-53 Securily Light.................... ..................................
Thefl-DEtómenij Radio __ Thefl-Detenent Systems.,. Passlock'^' .................... Throttle Bysiem Inspection Tilt Wheel........................... Tira Jiillation Check........... Tires ................. .......... Buying Noia; Tires Chains ..................... Changing a Flat Tire Dual Tire Operation . li a Tre Goes Flat.. Inflation -- Tira Pressure Inspection and Rotai ion Unitomi Tine Ouality Grading ....... Wheel Allgnu^enl and Tife Balance Wheel Replacement........................
Vehicle [cont.) Symbola......................................... Vehicle Idsniincation MUrtT-bfif Service Parts identifiMtion Label Vehicle Storage .. Vinyl ........................... Visor Vanity Mlirtir Visorg ................ .. Voiitmeter Gage When to Add Engine Oil ...................... When to Change Er>gine Oil............... When to Check ...................... ............ When to Check and Change .......... . 5-96 5-95 When to Chock Lubricant ...................
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