Chevrolet - Chevy S 10 - Owners Manual - 1994 - 1994

4 S-IO P I C K - U P O W N E R ' S M A N U A L 1 1 I INTRODUCTION 1994 Chevrolet S-IO Pickup Owner's Manual Welcome This manual was prepared to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your 1994 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup and to provide important safety information. Thereis also a Chevrolet Truck Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet.In some vehicles, there can be information manuals from other manufacturerslike body builders or special equipment companies. We urge you to reviewall these publications carefully. This will help you enjoysafe and trouble-free operation of your vehicle. When it comes to service,keep in mind that your Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction.Your dealer invites you to return for all of your service needs both during and after the warranty period. Remember, if you have a concern and need help handling it to your satisfaction, see the procedure in the Chevrolet Truck Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet. Thanks for choosing a Chevrolet product. We value you as a member of the Chevrolet family.We want toassure youof our continuing interestin your pleasure and satisfaction with your vehicle. Chevrolet Motor Division 30007 Van Dyke Ave. General Motors Corporation Warren, Michigan 'Copyright 1993 General Motors Corporation, Chevrolet Motor Division. All Rights Reserved Second Edition Printed inU.S.A. i Important Notesto Owners and Drivers ....About This Manual: Please keep this manual in your vehicle itsowill be thereif you ever need it when you’re on the road.If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner canuse it. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changesthe in product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motorsof Canada Limited”for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. For Canadian Owners Who Prefera French Language Manual: Aux proprietaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en francais chez votre concessionaire ou DGN au Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 BonhillRd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7. .. . General Motors, GM and the GM Emblem, Chevrolet and the Chevrolet Emblem, and S-10 are registered trademarksof General Motors Corporation. Model Reference This manual covers these models: REGULAR CAB CLUB COUPE/ EXTENDED CAB Table of Contents Introduction - How to Use this Manual This section tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. Section 1 - Seats and Safety Restraints This section tells youhow to use your seats and safety restraints properly. Section 2 - Features & Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. Section 3 - Comfort Controls& Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Section 4 - Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Section 5 - Problems on the Road This section tells you what to doyou if have a problem while driving, such as a flat tireor engine overheating. Section 6 - Service & Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. Section 7- Scheduled Maintenance Services This section tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. Section 8 - Customer Assistance Information This section tellsyou how to contact yourGM division for assistance and howto get service publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8-4. Index Here’s an alphabetical listingof almost every subjectin this manual. You can useit to quickly find something you want to read. How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning end to when they first receive theirnew vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controlsfor your vehicle.In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. INDEX: A good place to lookfor what you need is the Index in back of the manual. It’s an alphabeticallist of all that’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll findit. SECTIONS 1-6: Each sectionof this manual begins with a brief list of its contents, so you can often find at a glance if a section contains the information you want. SECTION 7:This section of the manual coversthe maintenance required for your vehicle. SECTION 8 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE: This section includes important information about reporting safety defects and gives you details about the “Roadside Assistance” program. You will also find customer satisfaction phone numbers (including customer satisfaction numbers for the hearing and speech impaired) as well the as mediatiodarbitration procedure. We’ve also included ordering informationfor service publicationsin this section. V Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a numberof safety cautions in this book. We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. In the gray caution area,we tell you whatthe hazard is. Thenwe tell you what to do to help avoidor reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, youor others could be hurt. You w ill also find a circle witha slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,” “Don’t do this,” or “Don’t let this happen.” ‘I vi .. . Vehicle Damage Warnings in this book3uwi: ind these notices: I NOTICE: I These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area,we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you^ what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You’ll alsosee warning labels on your vehicle. They use yellow for cautions, bluefor notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE. Vehicle Symbols These are someof the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: Cautran Possible Injury Protect Eyes by Shielding Caustic Battery Acid Sould Cause Burns Avoid Sparks or Flames vii Spark or Flame Could Explode Battery I These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever vour vehicle is driven: 2 U Fasten Safety Door LocwUnlock Belts These symbols have todo with your lights: Master Lighting Switch A **.*:o Turn Signal Direction Hazard Warning Flasher .e. I Parking Lights \ Fog Lights Daytime Running Lights viii. Headlight High Beam These symbolsare on some of your controls: 0 Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster Windshield Wiper Off I Ventilating Fan These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Battery Charging System Engine Coolant Temperature BRAKE Brake I SHIFT Fuel Engine Oil Pressure I Shift Light n ;are s ler symbols you may see: t m Fuse Hood Release Lighter Horn Seats & Restraint Systems Section Here you'll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly . You can also learn about some things you should not do with safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls ...................................... 1-2 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Safety Belts: They're for Everyone ............................. 1-7 Why Safety Belts Work ................................... 1-8 Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 1-12 Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DriverPosition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 1-19 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy .......................... Right Front Passenger Position ............................. 1-19 Center Passenger Position................................. 1-20 1-20 LapBelt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Seat Passenger Positions ............................. 1-21 Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Smaller Children and Babies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 ChildRestraints ........................................ 1-25 LargerChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33 Checking Your Restraint Systems ............................. 1-33 Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash .......................... 1-33 1-1 Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats-how and down. to adjust them, and fold them up Front Seat (Except Easy Entry) Move the lever under the front of the seatto your left to unlockit. Slide the seatto where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your bodyto make sure the seatis locked into place. Front Seat (Easy Entry Only) Move the lever under the frontof the seat up to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seatis locked into place. 1-2 I Reclining Front Seatbacks (Bucket Seats or60/40 Bench) To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer sideof the seat. Release the leverto lock the seatback where you want it. Pull up onthe lever and the seat will go to an upright position. But don't havea seatback reclined if your vehicleis moving. 1-3 Front Seatback Latches The front seatback folds forward to let people get into the back seat or reach the storage area behind the seat. Your seatback will move back and forth freely, unless you come to a sudden stop. Thenit will lockin place. There’s one time the seatback may not fold without some help from you. That’s if your vehicle is parked going down a fairly steep hill. To fold a front seatback forward, push the seatback toward the rear as you lift this latch. Then the seatback willfold forward. The latch must be downfor the seat to work properly. 1-4 Easy Entry Seat (ExtendedCab) The right front bucket or split-bench seat of your vehicle makesit easy to get in and outof the rear vehicle area. When you tilt the rightfront seatback fullyforward, the whole seat will slide forward. 0 After someone gets into the rear seat area, move the right front seatback to its original position. Then move the seat rearward until it locks. To get out, again tiltthe seatback fully forward. 1-5 Jump Seat (Extended Cab Models) STORED POSITION FOLDED-DOWN POSITION Your extended cab pickup hasjump seats in the rear area. To fold thejump seat down, pull down on the handle on the bottom of the seat until the seat is in place, then move the seatback to a vertical position. To store the seat, fold the seatback down onthe cushion, then push the entire seat up until it is flush with the trim panels. Don’t let the safety belts be damaged by the hinges or the latches. Safety belts should be folded and stored between the seat cushion and seatback. Head Restraints The head restraints in this vehicle are not adjustable. 1-6 Safety Belts: They’reFor Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly.It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. I, This figure lights up as a reminder to bucklk up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light” inthe Index.) In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never knowif you’ll be in a crash.If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes cansobeserious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes arein between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot! Why Safety Belts Work When you ride inor on anything, yougo as fast as it goes. For example, if the bike is going 10 mph (16 km/h), so is the child. When the bike hitsthe block9it stops. But the child keeps going! Put someone on it. 1-9 I . . Get it up to speed. Then stop the “vehicle.” The rider The person keeps going until stoppedby something. In a real vehicle,it could be the windshield ... 01me safety belts! as the vehicle does. IOU get more time to With safety belts, you slow down stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take forces. the That’s why safety belts make such good sense. Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts- and the Answers Qt Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident I’m wearing a safety belt? A: You could be - whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can easily unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.And your chanceof being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and getout, is much greater if you are belted. Q : Why don ’t they just putin air bags so people won’t have to wear safety belts? A: Air bags are in some vehicles today and will be in more of them in the - so they work with future. But they are supplemental systems only safety belts, not insteadof them. Every airbag system ever offeredfor sale has requiredthe use of safety belts. Evenif you’re in a vehicle that has air bags, youstill have to buckle up to get the most protection. That’s true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions. 1-11 0:If I’m a good drive4and I never drivefarfium home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, butif you’re inan accident -even one thatisn’t your fault- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within25 miles (40 km)of home. And the greatest numberof serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turnedto “Run” or “Start,”a light will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. Unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled, a tone will also sound. How To Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This sectionis only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rulesfor smaller children and babies. If a child will be ridingin your vehicle, see the section after this one, called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. rlrsz, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position. 1-12 I Driver Position This section describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (tosee how, see “Seats”in the Index) soyou can situp straight. I 1-13 3. Pick up the latch plate and pullthe belt across you. Don’t let itget twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the beltisn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the ofend this section. Make sure the release button on the buckleis positioned so you would if you ever had to. be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly 5. To make the lap part tight,pull down onthe buckle endof the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. 1-14 The lap partof the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips,just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d beless likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid underit, the belt would applyforce at your abdomen.This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These partsof the body arebest able to take belt restraining forces. The safety beltlocks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash. Q: What’s wrong with this? 1 At I I 1 8 The shoulder beltis too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-16 f Q: What's wrong with this? I A: 1 I I I I 1 8 The shoulder belt is worn under the arm.It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. Q: What's wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body. To unlatch the belt, just push the buttonon the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. ' Before you close the door, be surethe belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. 1-18 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts workfor everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and lap the portion should be wornas low as possible throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protectthe fetus is to protectthe mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be in hurt a crash. For pregnant women,as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effectiveis wearing them properly. Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way asthe driver’s safety belt.See “Driver Position,” earlierin this part. When the shoulder beltis pulled out all the way,it will lock. If it does, let it go back allthe way and start again. 1- 19 1 Center Passenger Position (BenchSeat) A . , ,i ' 4 i Lap Belt If your vehicle has a bench seat, someone sit can in the center position. When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor.To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. 1-20 To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same wayas the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbucklethe safety belt quicklyif you ever had to. Rear Seat Passengers (Extended Cab Jump Seats) Lap Belt These are reserve seating positions equipped with lap belts only. It’s very importantfor rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people inthe rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. 1-21 Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrownofout the vehiclein a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Each jump seat has a lap belt with no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate little a and pull the belt. To make it shorter, pull the belt as shown until it is snug. Buckle, position and releaseit the same wayas the lap part of the driver’s safety belt (see “Driver Position” in the Index). Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. Don’t use child restraints on these seats. They won’t work properly. 1-22 Children Everyone ina vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in everystate in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained whilein a vehicle. Smaller Children and Babies 1-23 1-24 Child Restraints Be sure to followthe instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that. The child restraint must be secured properly in the center (except60/40 bench seat) or rightfront passenger seat. If you have a60/40 split bench seat, you must use the right front passenger seat. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sureto properly secure any child restraintin your vehicle - even when nQ.child is in it. Top Strap If your child restraint has a top strap,it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your vehicle dealer to put it in for you. If you wantto install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how to doit. I 1-25 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position (Bench Seat Except 60/40 Bench Seat) - Don’t use child restraints in the center position of a 60140 bench seat. When you securea child restraint in a center seating position, you’ll be using thelap belt. See the earlier section aboutthe top strap if the child restrainthas one. 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 3. Secure the child inthe child restraintas the instructionssay. 4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release buttonis positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 6. To tighten the belt, pullits free end while you push down on the child restraint. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sureisit secure. If the child restraint isn’t secure, turn the latch plate over and buckle it again. Thensee if it is secure.If it isn’t, secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly. To remove the child restraint,just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to workfor an adultor larger child passenger. Jump Seats (ExtendedCab) Don’t use child restraints in these positions. The restraints won’t work properly. 1-27 60/40 Split Bench Seats 8 Don’t use a child restraint in this position. The restraint won’t work properly. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier section about the top strap ifthe child restraint has one. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. the lap and shoulder portionsof the 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 1-28 1 f If the shoulder belt goesin front of the child’sface or neck, putit behind the child restraint. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release buttonis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5 . Pull therest of the shoulder belt all the way outof the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. 1-29 7 . Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it issecure. To remove the child restraint,just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back allthe way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready tofor work an adult or larger child passenger. Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. 1-30 0 Children who aren't buckled up can strike other people who are. 1-31 Q: What if a childis wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the childsois small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? A: Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder,so that in a crash the If the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child’s in a seat that hasa lap face or neck, you might want to place the child belt, if your vehicle has one. Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips,just touching the child’s thighs.This applies beltforce to the child’s pelvic bonesin a crash. 1-32 f Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt willfasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go into order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just for you, andjust for the seatin your vehicle that you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and useit only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles,latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage.If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired. Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash If you’ve had acrash, do you need new belts? After avery minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. If you ever see a label on the driver’s safety belt that says to replace the belt, be sure todo so. Then the new belt will be there to help protect you in an accident. You would see this label on the belt near the door opening. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage may also mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn’t being used at the time of the collision. 1- 33 Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is torn. Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces.If a belt is tornor frayed, get anew one right away. Before replacing any safety belt, see your dealer for the correct part number. You’ll need the model year and model number for your vehicle. The model year is on your title and registration. And you can find the model number on the CertificatiodTire label of your vehicle. See“CertificatiodTire Label” in the Index. The model number on the replacement belt must be listed on the safety belt you want to replace. Pull shoulder belt all the way to outsee this label. Features & Controls . Section Here you can learn about the many standard and optional featuresyour on vehicle. and information on starting. shifting. and braking . Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tellifyou everything is working properly- and what to do if you have a problem . For explanation of vehicle symbols. refer to “Vehicle Symbols” in the Introduction Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 . Your Doors and How They Work .............................. 2-5 ............................................. 2-5 DoorLocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Ignitionswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10 SideDoors Starting Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Driving Through Deep Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Five-Speed Manual Transmission ............................. 2-19 LockingRearAxle ......................................... 2-21 2-21 ParkingBrake ............................................ Parking Over Things ThatBurn ............................... 2-24 EngineExhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25 Running Your Engine While You’re Parked. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 AutomaticTransmission 2-1 ......................................... Manual Transfer Case .................................... 2-27 Electronic Transfer Case.................................. 2-29 Four-wheel Drive Windows ................................................ 2-31 .................................................... TiltWheel ............................................... Turn SignaYMultifunction Lever .............................. 2-33 2-34 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ...................... 2-34 ............................... 2-36 Horn Headlight High-Low Beam .. . 2-27 ...................................... Windshield Washer ...................................... Cruise Control .......................................... Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessory Power Outlets .................................... Cigarette LightedAshtray ................................... Windshield Wipers 2-33 2-36 2-37 2-39 2-45 2-48 2-51 2-52 Storage Compartments ...................................... 2-53 Instrument Cluster ......................................... 2-55 Wamrng Lights, Gages and Indicators ....................... 2-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-67 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Feed Wire Trailer Wiring Harness ...................................... 2-2 2-68 Keys The square-shaped key is for the ignition only. I 2-3 The oval-shaped key is for the doors and all other locks. \ \ When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removes plugs~ffom the the keys, and gives them to thefirst owner. a qualified locksmith Each plug hasa code on it that tells your dealer or how to make extra keys. Keep the plugs in a safe place.If you lose your keys, you'll be able to have newones made easilyusing these plugs. ~~ -. NOTICE: Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehide if' you ever lockyour keys inside.You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. So be sare you have extra keys. Your Doors And How They Work Side Doors To open the door from the outside,lift the handle and pull the door open. To open the door from the inside, pullthe lever toward you and push the door open. 2-5 I Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: From the outside: Use your door key. 1 From the inside:To lock the door, slide the lever on your inside door to LOCK. To unlock the door, slide the lever on your inside door toward you. You will see a red area on the lever. 2-6 I t Power Door Locks If your vehicle has power door locks, push LOCK on the power doorlock switch on either front door. This switch will lock all thedoors at once. To unlock the doors, push on the raised area next to the key symbol. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your do-or and set the locks from inside. Then get out and close the door. Tailgate You can open the tailgate by pulling up on the handle while pulling the tailgate down. When you putthe tailgate back up, be sure it latches securely. 2-7 Tailgate Removal 1. Raise the tailgate slightly and remove both retaining cables. 2. Lift the tailgate at the right side and pull it out at the left side. Reverse the procedure to reinstall. Make sure the tailgate is secure. Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle hasa number of theft deterrent features,we know that nothingwe put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Key in the Ignition If you walk away from your vehicle with thekeys inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves- so don’t do it. When you park your vehicle and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this.Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition. If you have an automatic transmission, taking your key out also locks your transmission.And remember to lock the doors. 2-8 Parking at Night Park in a lightedspot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables outof sight. Put themin a storage area, or take them with you. Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lockit up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if you have to leave something valuablein your vehicle? Put your valuables in a storage area, like your glove box. Lock all the doors except the driver’s. Then take the door key with you. New Vehicle “Break-In” NOTICE: Your modern vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate‘70reak-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if‘ you followthese guidelines: Keep your speedat 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don’t drive at anyone speed- fast or slow - for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops withnew linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this “b’reaking-in” guideline every timeyou get new brake linings. 2-9 Ignition Switch Use your ignition key to start your vehicle. The ignition key lets you turn the ignition switch tofive different positions. 1. OFF 2 2. RUN 3 3. START 4. ACC 5 . LOCK ACC (Accessory): ACClets you use thingslike the radio and the windshield wipers whenthe engine is off. To get into ACC, push in the key and turnit toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was before you inserted the key. NOTICE: Prolonged operationof accessories in the ACC position could drain vour battery and prevent you from starting your vehicle. LOCK: This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It’s a theft deterrent feature.You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned LOCK. to OFF: This position lets you turn off the enginebut still turn the steering wheel. Use OFF if you must have your vehiclein motion whilethe engine is off (for example,if your vehicle is being pushed). RUN: This is the position for driving. START: This starts your engine. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in “Lockyy and you can’t turn it, besure If it is, then turn the steering wheel Ieftand it is all the way right while you turn thekey hard. Butturn the key only with your hand.Using a tool to force it could break key the or the ignition switch. If none of this works, thenyour vehide needs service. in. Key Release Lever The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition of manual transmission vehwles unlessthe key release leveris used. To Remove the Key Turn the key to theLOCK position while pressingthe key release lever down at the same time. Keeping your finger on the lever, pull the key straight out. On automatic transmission vehicles, turn the keyLOCK to and pull it straight out. 2- 11 Starting Your Engine Engines start differently. The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number for your engine. You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel. (See “Vehicle Identification Number”in the Index.) Follow the proper steps to start the engine. Automatic transmission: Move your shift lever to“P” (Park) or “ N ’ (Neutral). Your engine won’t start in any other position-that’s a safety feature.To restart when you’re already moving, use“N” (Neutral) only. NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to “P” (Park) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to “P” (Park) only when your vehicle is stopped. Manual transmission: Hold the clutch pedal to the floor, then shift your gear selector to neutral while starting the engine. Your vehicle won’t startif the clutch pedalis not all theway down -that’s a safety feature. To start your 2.2 Liter engine: 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to “Start.” When the engine starts, let goof the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Holding your key in “Start” for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. 2. If your enginestill won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in “Start” for about three seconds.If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal for down five or six seconds. This clearsthe extra gasoline from the engine. 2-12 NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your accessories, you could vehicle. If you add electrical parts or change theway the fuel injection system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual thattells how to do it without damaging yourvehicle. See “Towing Your Vehicle”in theIndex. To start your 4.3 Liter engine: 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to “Start.” When the engine starts, let go of the key.The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Holding yourkey in “Start” for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. 2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in “Start.” If it doesn’t start in three seconds, push the accelerator pedal about one-quarterof the way down for 12 more seconds, or untilit starts. 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops),it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try this: Wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down. Then push your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor. Hold it there. Then, hold the key in “Start”for no more than ten seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If the engine still doesn’t start, wait another 15 seconds and do it all again. When the engine starts, let goof the key andthe accelerator pedal. 2-13 NOTICE: Your engine is designed to workwith the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you could change theway the fuel injection system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not performproperly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual thattells how to doit without damaging yourvehicle. See “Towing Your Vehicle”in theIndex. Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddlesor standing water, water cancome in through yourengine’s air intake andbadly damage yourengine. If you can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly. Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) (Option) 2.2 Liter 1. Engine coolant heater cordcap 2. Engine coolant heater cordclip 2- 14 i 4.3 Liter 1. Engine coolant heatercord cap 2. Engine coolant heater cord strap In very cold weather,0°F (-18 "C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel ec-onomy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be pluggedin a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. To use the coolant heater: 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet. I NOTICE: After you've used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord as If vou it was before to keepit away from moving engine parts. don't, it could be damaged. 2-15 I How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the weather, the kindof oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact GMa dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advicefor that particular area. Automatic Transmission I There are several different positionsfor your shift lever. P (Park) This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. 2- 16 R (Reverse) Use this gear to back up. NOTICE: Shifting to “R” (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission. Shift to “R” (Reverse) only after your vehicleis stopped. To rock your vehicle back andforth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission,see T f You’re Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the hdex. N (Neutral) In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving,use “ N ’ (Neutral) only. Also, use“N” (Neutral) when your vehicle is being towed. 2- 17 NOTICE: Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of “P” (Park) or“N” (Neutral) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty. @ (Overdrive) This position isfor normal driving.If you need morep rer f _r passing, and you’re: . - Going less than about35 mph (56 ludh), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. - Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power. @ should not be used when towinga trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, orfor off-road driving. Select “D” (Third Gear) when operating the vehicle under any of these conditions. D (Third Gear) This is like @, but you never go into Overdrive. You should use “D” (Third Gear)when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for off-road driving. 2 (Second Gear) This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use “2” (Second Gear) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. If you manually select“2” (Second Gear), the transmission will drive in second gear.You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces. 1 (First Gear) This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than “2” (Second Gear). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put“1” in (First Gear), the transmission won’t shift into“1” (First Gear) until the vehicle is going slowly enough. 2- 18 NOTICE: If your rearwheels can’t rotate, don’ttry to drive. This might happen if you were stuck invery deep sand or mud or were up against asolid object. You could damage yourtransmission. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold yourvehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheatand damage “P” Park to hold the transmission.Use your brakes or shift into your vehicle in position ona hill. Five-Speed Manual Transmission This is your shift pattern. Here’s how to operate your transmission: 1 (First Gear) Press the clutch pedal and shift into “1 ” (First Gear). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedalas you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into “1” (First Gear) when you’re going less than20 mph (32 km/h). If you’ve cometo a complete stop and it’s hard to shift into onup the “1” (First Gear), put the shift lever in“N” (Neutral) and let clutch. Pressthe clutch pedal back down. Then shift into “1” (First Gear). 0 2 (Second Gear) Press the clutch pedalas you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into “2” (Second Gear). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. 0 3’4 and 5 (Third, Fourth and Fifth Gears) Shift into “3” (Third Gear), “4” (Fourth Gear), and “5” (Fifth Gear) the same way you do for “2” (Second Gear). Slowly let upon the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. 2-19 To Stop Let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to “ N ’ (Neutral). N (Neutral) Use this positionwhen you start or idle your engine. R (Reverse) To back up, press down the clutch pedal, wait about 6 seconds, then shift into“ R ’ (Reverse). Thenlet up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. NOTICE: Shift to“R” (Reverse) only after your vehicle is stopped. Shifting to“R” (Reverse) while your vehicleis moving could damage your transmission. Also, use “R” (Reverse), along with the parking brake, for parking your vehicle. Shift Light If you have a manual transmission, you have a SHIFT light. This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. When this light comes on, you can shift to the next high€ ;ear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on. While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly changethe position of the accelerator. Ignore theSHIFT light when you downshift. 2-20 F Four-wheel Drive Vehicles Only: If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and is equipped with a manual transmission, disregard the shift light when the transfer caseis in 4LO. Locking RearAxle If you have this feature, your rear axle can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but whenone of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, the locking feature will allow the. wheel with traction to move the vehicle. Parking Brake To Set the Parking Brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with yourleft foot. If the ignition is on, thebrake'system warning light will come on. To Release the Parking Brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pullthe brake release lever. I 2-21 . . NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other partsof your vehicle. If you are on a hill: See “Parking on Hills” in the Index. That section shows howto turn your front wheels. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on anySee hill: “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. That section shows whatdotofirst to keep the trailer from moving. Shifting Into ‘6P’’ (Park) (AutomaticTransmission Models Only) 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right footand set the parking brake. 2-22 I I 2. Move the shift lever into “P”(Park) position like this: 0 0 Bull the lever toward you. Move the lever up asfar as it will go. 3. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear-not in “ N ’ (Neutral). 4. Move the ignition key toLOCK. 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is “P”in (Park). Leaving Your Vehicle Wth the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Only) 2-23 Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking ona hill and you don’t shift your transmission into “P’ (Park) properly, the weightof the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of “P” (Park). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake andthen shift into“P” (Park) properly before you leave the driver’s seat.To find outhow, see “Shifting Into ‘P’ (Park)”in the Index. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of “P” (Park) BEFORE you release the parking brake. If “torque lock” does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take someof the pressure from the transmission, so you can pullthe shift lever outof “ P ’ (Park). Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Before you get out of yourvehicle, turn off your engine, put your manual transmission in “ R ’ (Reverse) and firmly apply the parking brake. l r you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever, be sure your transfer case isin a drive gear. Your vehicle could rollif it isn’t. If you are parking on a hill, or if your vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer, see “Parking on Hills” or “Towinga Trailer” in the Index. Parking Over Things That Burn 8 2- 24 Engine Exh'ausf 2-25 Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transmission) It’s better not to park with the engine running. ifBut you ever have to,here are some thingsto know. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever and your transfer case is in “N” (Neutral), your vehicle will be free to roll, even if your shift leveris in “ P ’ (Park). So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear -not in “ N ’ (Neutral). Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting Into ‘P’ (Park)” in the Index. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer’’ in the Index. 2-26 Four- Wheel Drive If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To shift outof two-wheel drive and into four-wheel drive, move the transfer case shift lever 4HI to or 4LO. You should use2HI for most normal driving conditions, however., NOTICE: Driving in the 4HI or 4LO positions for a long time on dry or wet pavement could shorten the life of your vehicle’s drivetrain. Manual Transfer Case If your four-wheel drive vehicle has the manual transfer case, the transfer case shift lever is on the floor to the rightof the driver. Use this lever to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. An indicatorlight near thelever shows you the transfer - case casesettings: settings: 2HI @ 4HI NSETPARK BRAKE 4LO 2-27 The front axle portionof the diagram onthe indicator will light up when you shift into four-wheel drive. A slight delay between shifting and the pattern’s lighting is normal.If the pattern does notlight up, or if the front axle does not go out after you shift of outfour-wheel drive, have your dealer check your system. Turn the INT LIGHTSswitch located to the right of your headlight switch to dim your transfer case indicator light when your headlights or parking lights are on. This will also cause your instrument panel lights to dim. .. 2HI: This setting isfor driving in most street and highway situations. Your front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive. 4HI: This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle. Use 4HI when you need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads, or in most off-road situations. N SET PARK BRAKE: Shift to this neutral setting only when your vehicle needs to be towed. 4LO: This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra traction. You may never need4LO. It sends the maximum power to all four wheels. You might choose4LO if you were driving off-roadin sand, mud, or deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills. You can shift from 2HI to 4HI or from 4HI to 2HI while the vehicle is moving. It is not necessary for you to press the transfer case shift lever button. Your front axle will engage fasterif you take your footoff of the accelerator for a few seconds after you shift. To shift your transfer case into N SET PARK BRAKE: 1. Stop the vehicle and shift your transmission into“N” (Neutral). 2. Set the parking brake. Your vehicle can roll unless the brakes are applied. To shift into or outof 4LO : 1. The vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 W h ) with the transmission in“ N ’ (Neutral) or the clutch pedal depressed. 2. Press the transfer case shift button and shiftone in continuous motion. Don’t pause inN SET PARK BRAKE as youshift into or out of4L0, or your gears could clash. Remember that drivingin 4HI or 4LO may reducefuel economy. Also, driving in four-wheel drive on dry pavement could cause your tires to wear faster and make your transfer case harder to shift. 2-28 I Electronic TransferCase If your four-wheel drive vehicle hasthe electronic transfer case, the transfer case switchesare on the right side of your instrument panel above the radio controls. Use these switches to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. You can choose among three driving settings: 1. 2HI: This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations. Your front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive. 2. 4HI: This setting engages yourfront axle to help drive your vehicle. Use 4HI when you need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads, or in most off-road situations. 3. 4LO: This setting also engages yourfront axle to give you extra traction. You may never need4LO. It sends the maximum power to all four wheels. You might choose4LO if you were driving off-road in sand, mud, deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills. Amber indicator lights in the switches show you which setting you are in. The indicator lights will come on briefly when you turn on the ignitionand one will stay on. If the lights do not come on, you should take your vehicle in for service. When shifting, an indicator light will flash until the shiftis completed then remain solidlylit. To shift from 2HIto 4HI: Press and release the4HI switch. This can be done at any speed, and the front axle will lock automatically. To shift from 4HIto 2HI: Press and release the2HI switch. This can be done at any speed, and thefront axle will unlock ; omaticallv. 2-29 To shift from 2H1,or 4HI to 4LO:The vehicle must be stoppedor moving less than 3 rnph (4.8 km/h) with the transmission in“N” (Neutral) or the clutch pedal depressed. The preferred method for shifting into4LO is to have your vehicle slowly moving1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 ludh). Press and release the4LO switch. You must waitfor the amber 4LO indicator lightto stop flashing and go solid amber before shifting your transmission into gear or releasing the clutch pedal. If the 4LO switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the amber 4LO indicator light will flash for 30 seconds and not complete the shift unless your vehicleis below 3 mph (4.8 km/h) and the transmission is in “N” (Neutral)or the clutch pedal depressed. On automatic transmission equipped vehicles:If your transfer case does not shift into 4L0, your transmission indicator switch may require adjustment. With your transmissionin “ N ’ (Neutral), press and release the4LO switch. While the amber4LO indicator light is flashing, shift your transmission into P (Park). Wait until the 4LO indicator lightgo - - solid amber before shifting your transmission into gear. This will get you into 4L0, but you should take your vehicle infor service so normal operation can be restored. To shift from 4LO to 4HI:Your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the transmissionin “N” (Neutral) and the clutch pedal depressed. The preferred method for shifting outof 4LO is to have your vehicle slowly moving1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Press and release the 4HI switch. You must wait for the 4HI indicator light to stop flashing and go solid amber before shifting your transmission into gear or releasing the clutch pedal. If the 4HI switch is pressed when your vehicleis in gear and/or moving, the 4HI indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but not complete the shift unless the vehicleis below 3 mph (4.8 km/h) and the transmission is in “ N ’ (Neutral) or the clutch pedal depressed. On automatic transmission equipped vehicles:If your transfer case does not shift into4H1, your transmission indicator switch may require adjustment. With your transmission in“ N ’ (Neutral), press and release the4HI switch. While the4HI indicator lightis flashing, shift your transmission into P (Park). Wait until the 4HI indicator light goes solid amber before shifting your transmission into gear. This will get you into4H1, but you should take your vehicle infor service so normal operation can be restored. 2-30- I t Windows To open your manual windows, turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your side door windows. If you have the optional power windows, the controls are on eachof the side doors. Your power windows will only work when the ignition has been turned to RUN. The driver’s window switch has an “express” feature that allows it to lower faster than the passenger’s window.The driver’s door also has a switch for the passenger windows. Push the down arrow on the switch to lower the window. Push the up arrow on the switch to raise the window. 2-31 Sliding Rear Window Your vehicle may have a sliding rear window. Push the latchin the center of the window and slide the glass to open it. When you close the window, be sure the latch catches. Swing-Out Windows (Extended Cab) If your vehicle as h rear swing-out windows, just unlatch them at their clasps and pushout on the glass to open them. Horn Press the padin the center ofthe steering wheel to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel (Option) A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highestlevel to give your legs more room when you enter andexit the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. 2-33 Turn SignaUMultifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlight High-Low Beam 0 Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control (Option) Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for Right) and two downward (for Left) positions. These positions allow youto signal a turnor a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever the all way up or down. When theturn is finished, the lever will return automatically. 2-34 A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t flash just stay but on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulbis burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the green arrows don’t goon at all when you signala turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses” in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs. If you have a trailer towing option with added wiringthe fortrailer lights,a different turn signal flasher is used. With this flasher installed, the signal indicator will flash evenif a turn signal bulbis burned out. Checkthe front and rear turn signal lights regularly to make sure they are working. Operation Of Lights Although your vehicle’s lighting system (headlights, parking lights, fog lamps, side marker lights and taillights) meets all applicable federal lighting requirements, certain states and provinces may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lights. For example, some jurisdictions may require that you operate your fog lamps only when your lower beam headlights are also on, or that headlights be turned on whenever you must use your windshield wipers. In addition, most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lights, especially at dawn or dusk.It is recommended that you check with your own state or provincial highway authorityfor applicable lighting regulations. 2 -35 Headlight High-Low Beam To change the headlights from low beam to high or high to low, pull theturn signal lever all the way toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this blue indicator lighton the instrument panel also will beon. Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. 2-36 For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, thenlet go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the band on MIST longer. You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful inlight rain or snow. Turn the band choose to the delay time. The closer to LO, the shorter the delay. For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you toLO the position. For high speed wiping, turn the band further, to HI. To stop the wipers, move the band to the off symbol. Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice c overload y---r wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. Windshield Washer At the topof the multifunction lever there’sa paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol andPUSH. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed. 2-37 Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud splash can block your vision. You could hit another vehicle or go off the road. Checkyour washes fluid level often. NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid,follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solutionto freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washersystem. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washerfluid. 0 Fill your washer fluidtank only 3/4 full when it’s very cold. if it is This allows for expansion, which could damage the tank completely full. Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer. It can damage your washer system and paint. Cruise Control (Option) With Cruise Control,you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 kndh) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about25 mph (40 km/h). If you have a manual transmission and you apply your brakes or push the clutch pedal, theCmise Control will shut off. 2-39 To Set Cruise Control Move the Cruise Control switch to ON. 0 0 0 Get up to the speed you want. Push in the set button at the end of the lever and release it. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 2-40 To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your Cruise Control ata desired speed and then you apply the brake. This,of course, shuts off the Cruise Control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the Cruise Control switchfrom ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. Remember, if you holdthe switch at R/A (Resume/Accelerate) longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake.You could be startled and evenlose control. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch R/A at (Resume/Accelerate). 2-41 To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two waysto go to a higher speed. Here’s first: the Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Push the button at the endof the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. Here’s the second: Move the Cruise switch fromON to IUA (Resume/Accelerate). Hold it there untilyou get up tothe speed you want, and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch toWA (Resume/Accelerate). Each timeyou do this, your vehicle willgo about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. 2-42 To Reduce Speed While Usingwuise Control 0 Push in the button atthe end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, push the buttonfor less than half a second. Each time youdo this, you’ll go 1 mph(1.6 kmh) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the Cruise Control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your Cruise Control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of Cruise Control. Many drivers find thisto be too much trouble and don’t use Cruise Control on steep hills. 2-43 To Get Outof Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the Cruise Control: @ Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal, if you have a manual transmission Move the Cruise switch to OFF, To Erase Speed Memory When you turnoff the Cruise Control or the ignition, your Cruise Control set speed memory is erased. : Your light switches are on theleft side of your instrument panel. Push the top switch to turn on: Parking Lights 0 Sidemarker Lights 0 Taillights 0 License Plate Lights 0 Instrument Panel Lights 0 Transfer Case Shift Indicator Panel Push the bottom switchto turn on the headlights, together with: Parking Lights Sidemarker Lights Taillights License Plate Lights Instrument Panel Lights Transfer Case Shift Indicator Panel Push the switch markedOFF to turn off your lights. Turn the switch tothe right of the headlight switch up to make your instrument panel and transfer case lights brighter. Turn the switch all the way upuntil it clicks to turn on the interior lights. Turn the switch down to dim your instrument panel and transfer case indicator lights. You can switch your headlights from high to low beam by pulling on the multifunction lever. I .2-45 A circuit breaker protects your headlights.If you have an electrical overload, your headlights will flicker on and off. Have your headlight wiring checked right away if this happens. Fog Lamps (Option) Use yourfog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your parking lights and/or low beam headlights must beon or your fog lamps won't work. The fog lamp switch is on the instrument panel under the headlight switch. Press the left sideof the switch to turn the fog lamps on, and the right side of the switchto turn them off.A light will glow in the right side of the switch when theyare on. Remember, fog lamps alone will not give off as much light as your headlights. Never use your fog lamps in the dark without turning on your headlights. Fog lamps will gooff whenever your high beam headlights comeon. When the high beams go off, the fog lamps will come on again. 2-46 I Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator Light (Canada Only) If your vehicle was first sold, when new, in Canada, you will have this light on the instrument panel. It goes on wheneverthe Daytime Running Lights are on, the ignitionis on, the headlamp switchis off, and the parking brake is released. Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The Canadian Federal Government has decided that “Daytime Running Lights” (DRL)is a useful feature, in that DRL can make your vehicle more visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. DRL is required on new vehicles sold in Canada. The high beam headlights will come on at reduced brightnessin daylight when: 0 The ignition is on, The headlight switchis off, and The parking brake is released. When you turn on your headlights, the DRL will switch off and the exterior lights will comeon. When you turnoff the headlights, the exterior lights will go out and the high beams will change the to reduced brightnessof DRL again. The DRL indicatorlight on the instrument panel will go on whenever the DRL is on. This light means that only the DRL is on. When you turn on your exterior lights, thislight will 20 out. If the DRL indicator light is on at uawn or dusk,it is a reminderto turn on your headlights. 2-47 Of course, you maystill turn on the headlights any time you need to. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake. The DRL will stay off until you releasethe parking brake. Headlights-On Reminder A reminder tone will sound when your headlights or parking lights are turned on and your ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACC. To turn the tone off, turn the dimmer switch all the way down. Dome Light The dome light will come on when you open the sidedoors. You can also turn the dome light on by turning the dimmer switch up untilit clicks. Mirrors Inside Mirror Press thetab under the mirror to reduce glare from headlights behind you. If your vehicle has optional map lights, they will automatically come for on approximately 15 seconds when either front door is opened, or until the ignition is turned toRUN or ACC. They will also stay onfor 15 seconds when the interior light switch on the dash is turned on then off, while the ignition is off. Outside Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see theside of your vehicle. Manual mirrors should be adjustedby pressing the glass as needed. Some vehicles come with a remote control switch for adjusting the outside mirrors. Find the switch on the driver's side door. Move the switch to the rightor left to choose the mirror, then move the switch from side to side or up and down as needed. 2-49 Your outside mirrors must be folded in before entering a carwash. To fold, pull the mirrorsin towards the vehicle.f i s h the mirrors back out when finished. Convex Outside Mirror Your right side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curvedso you can see more from the driver’s seat. Sun VisorsNanity Mirrors To block out glare, you canswing down the visors.You can also swing them from side to side. Your visors have an extension that can be pulled out for additional glare protection. Your visor will have a strap for holding small items, such as maps. 2-50 Some visors have a lighted mirror. Just lift the cover up to turn on the mirror lights. Accessory PowerOutlets (Option) If you have accessory power outlets,you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment. Just pull down from the topof the door and follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install. These circuits are protected by afuse and have maximum current levels. NOTICE: When using the accessory power outlets, maximum electrical load must not exceed 25 amps. Always turnoff any electrical equipment when notin use. Leaving electrical equipmenton for extended periods will drain your battery. 2-51 Cigarette Lighter/Ashtray To use the lighter, press itin all theway, and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself. Don’t holda cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating.If you do, it won’t ‘be able to back away from the heating element when it’s ready. That can makeit overload, damaging the lighter and the heating element. The ashtray must be completely pulled out to open position before the ashtray cover opens and smoking material can be deposited. Don’t put papers and other things that bum into your ashtray.If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could them set on fire causing damage. To remove the ashtray, lift the release tab as high as possible, then remove the tray. 2-52 ~ Storage Compartments Your vehicle may have a console compartment between the bucket seats.To open it, just squeeze the lever in the front of the console while lifting the top of the console. Your console also includes a handy place to hold cups. To open your glove box, squeeze the lever at the topof the glovebox and lower the door. Two cup aepressions are provided €or your conve~ence,but the gkovebox should not be open while driving,. 2-53 A storage compartment under your radio may be used to hold small items. You will find a storage pocket on eachof the front doors. You also have a storage pocketon the backof your bucket or60/40 bench seats. Some vehicles have a storage area behind the seat I 2-54 Instrument Panel 1. Vents 2. Instrument Cluster 3. Air ConditionerFteater 4. Glove Box 5. Sound System 6. Cigarette Lighter ~ . -, . 7 . Brake Release Handle 8. Light Switches 9. Electronic Transfer Case 10. Fog Lamp Switch 11. Ashtray 12. Storage Compartment Instrument Cluster Your instmmnt dustex is designed to let youknow at a glance howyaur vehicle is.running. You’ll h o w bow fast^ you’re going, about how much fuel you’ve used, -andmany other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. 2-5.5 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour( W h ) . All speedometers will show speeds up to 85 mph (140km/h), but if you have a 4.3L(VIN W) engine with a tachometer, the speedometer will show speeds up to100 mph (160 W h ) . Your odometer shows howfar your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the U.S.) or kilometers (used in Canada). Tamper Resistant Odometer Tachometer Standard Cluster Cluster Your odometer is tamper resistant. It will show silver lines between the numbers if someone tries toturn it back. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If thenew one can beset to the mileage total of the old odometer, then it must be. But ifit can't, then it's setat zero, and a label must be put on the driver's door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. 2-56 Trip Odometer Tachometer Standard Cluster Cluster I The trip odometer cantell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero. Make sure the button is completely depressed. To set the trip odometer to zero, completely push the button near the readout. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Each tachometer has a different limit depending on the powertrain in your vehicle. The tachometer has three areas: normal operating range, yellow warning range, and’red danger range. Normal operating range shows your engine speed during normal driving conditions. For example, when the needle points2,to it means the engineis 2-57 running at 2,000 revolutions per minute (rpm). The tachometer needle will vary all the time that the engine is running. The yellow warning range tells you that your engine speed is reaching its upper limits. Don’t drive very long with the tachometer in the yellow range. If you have a manual transmission, shift to a higher gear as soon as possible. If you have an automatic transmission, lift your foot offof the accelerator pedal so that the transmission can select a higher gear. The Red danger range tells you that your engine speed is its at upper limits. You should immediately shift toa higher gear, or lift your foot off of the accelerator pedal.If you drive for very long with the tachometer inthe red danger range, engine damage will result. NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area, or engine damagewill occur. I Warning Lightsy Gages and Indicators This section describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lightsgo on when there may be or is a problem with oneof your vehicle’s functions.As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignitionjust keyto let you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you should notbe alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or isa problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there’sa problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, orwhen one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tellsyou what to do about it. Please follow the manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly - and even dangerous.So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help. 2-58 I Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. Your vehicle also has rear-wheel or four-wheel anti-lock brakes. See “Anti-Lock Brakes” in the Index.If the warning light comeson, there could be a brake problem with either your regular or rear-wheel anti-lock brakes, or both. Have your brake system inspected right away. This light should come on as you start the vehicle. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closerto the floor.It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towedfor service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle”in the Index.) The brake system warninglight will also comeon when you set your parking brake, andit will stay onif your parking brakedoesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released,it means you have a brake problem. 2-59 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light (Option) If your vehicle has four-wheel anti-lock brakes, it will have this yellow light. 3 With anti-lock, this light will go on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light doesn’t come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this part. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the I engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you shouldoffpull the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engineas soon as possible. Hot Coolant Can Burn you Badly!In Problems On The Road, this manual explains whatto do. See “Engine Overheating’’ in the Index. 2-60 Malfunction Indicator (Service Engine Soon) Lamp A computer monitors operationof your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. Thislight should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, asa check to show you it is working. If it does not comeon at all, haveit fixed right away.If it stays on, or it comes on while you are driving, the computeris indicating that you havea problem. You should take your vehiclein for service soon. NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while the emission controls won’t work as well, your fuel economy won’t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. 2-61 Oil Pressure Gage I The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engineis running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure inP a (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problems causing low oil pressure. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly andis not covered by your warranty. Indicator Lights Indicator lightsgo on when you use your turn signals, change from low beam headlights to high beams, or when you use your hazard flashers. The next few pages will also tell you about the indicator lights on your vehicle and help you locate them. Charging System Light The charging system light is on your instrument cluster and will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. It should go out once theengine is running.If it stays on, or comeson while you are driving, you may havea problem with the charging system.It could indicate that you have problems with a generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. Haveit checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drivea short distance withthe light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, suchas the radio and air conditioner. Check Gages Light This Check Gages light is on the instrument cluster and will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your various gages to see if they are in the warning zones. 2-63 Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator Light (Canada Only) This green DRL indicator light is on the instrument cluster. The DRL indicator light is on whenever the ignition ison and the headlight switch and parking brakeare off. For more details about DRL,see “Lights” in this section. :. SHIFT Indicator Light This amberSHIFT indicator light is on the instrument cluster of vehicles with manual transmissions. The SHIFT indicator light will helpyou get the bestfuel economy. See “Shift Indicator Light” in this section. 2-64 Headlight High Beam Indicator Light This blue high beam indicator lightis on the instrument cluster and is on whenever you use your high beam headlights. For more details about high beams, see “Headlight High-Low Beam Changer” in this section. Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator instrument cluster. The turn signal indicator will come on whenever you signala turn or lane change. See “Turn and Lane Change Signal” in this section. 2-65 Gages Fuel Gage The fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have remaining, when the ignition is on. When the gage first indicates empty, you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more fuel soon. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. It takes a little moreor less fuel tofill up than the gage indicated. For example, the gagemay have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to thefill tank. The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. The gage doesn’t go back to empty when you turn off the ignition. For your fuel tank capacity,see the Index under “Fluid Capacities.” 2-66 Voltmeter I When your engine is not running, but the ignition is on (inRUN the position), this gage shows your battery’s state of charge inDC volts. When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system. Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range. You can only drivefor a short time with the reading in either warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle servicedas soon as possible. Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Feed Wire Your vehicle includes a Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) located above the rear window. If equipment suchas a cap or camper is installed, a wire labeled “Center High MountedStop Lamp (CHMSL)” feed is provided along the left rear frame. This wire shouldbe used to install a CHMSL in the cap or camper. 2-67 Trailer Wiring Harness Your vehicle may have either a 5-wire or 7-wire harness. The 5-wire harness is stored under your vehicle, along the left rear frame crossmember. The harness has no connector, and you should have a qualified service person wire your harness for you. Be sureyou leave it loose enough so the wiring doesn’t bend or break, but not so loose thatit drags on the ground. Store the harnessin its original place. Wrap the h>arness together and tie it neatly so it wm’t be damaged. The 7-wire is stored under your vehicle along the rear frame erossmember. This harness has a30 Amp. in-line fused battery feed wire and no connector, and should be wired by a qualified service person. Attach the harness to the trailer, then tape or strap it to your vehicle’s frame rail. Be sure you leaveit loose enoughso the wiring doesn’t bend or break, but not so loose that it drags on the ground. Store the harness in its original place. Wrap the harness together andit tie neatly so it won’t be damaged. The fuse for trailer wiring is in-line and located in left front side panel electrical block. 2-68 Comfort Controls& Audio Systems Section I . In this part you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your vehicle . Be sure to read about the particular . system supplied with your vehicle For explanationof vehicle symbols. refer to “Vehicle Symbols” in the Introduction Comfort Controls Flow-Through Ventilation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Heater Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Heater/Air Conditioning Controls ........................... 3-4 3-5 Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater).................... Audiosystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 FMStereo .............................................. 3-6 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 AM Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 How to Operate YourE I R@AM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 How to Operate Your ETR@AM-FM Stereo Audio System . . . . . . 3-8 How to Operate Your ETR@AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 How to OperateYour ETR@AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System With Equalizer ....................................... 3-13 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player .......................... 3-16 How to Operate YourETR@AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc 3-17 (CD)Systern ........................................ Care of Compact Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22 Fixed Mast Antenna ..................................... 3-22 . I 3-1 Comfort Controls Flow-Through Ventilation System Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air to the inside of your vehicle whenit is moving. With the side windows closed, air will flow into thefront air inlet grilles, through the vehicle, and the outrear air exhaust valve. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running. Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inletfree of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chanceof fogging the insideof your windows. When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the blower fan to HI for a few moments before drivingoff. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. Keep the air path underthe front seats clearof objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle. Air Vents You will find air vents inthe center and on the sides of your instrument panel. You can move the vents to direct the flow of air, or close the vents altogether. When you close a vent, it will increase the flow of air coming out of any vents that are open. Heater Controls If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, your heater controlswill look like this. The switch onthe righthand side changes the fan speed. To increase thefan speed, push the switch upward toward HI. To decrease thefan speed, push the switch downward towardLO . The upper knob changes the air temperature. Turn the knob right (clockwise) for warmer air. Turn theknob left (counterclockwise) for coolerair. The lower knob changes the heater function and determines which outlets the air will flow through (instrument panel, defroster, heater, etc.). 3-3 OFF: This setting turnsoff all heating functions. Some outside air will still come outof the heater outlet whenever the vehicle is moving forward. VENT Airflow is through the instrument panel vents. Set the upper knob to the temperature desired. This setting is useful for mild outside temperatures, when little heating or cooling is desired. BI-LEV: Outside air comes in through the heater floor vents and the instrument panel vents. This setting is useful in cool weather with bright sunlight. HEAT Heated air comes out through the heater floor vents and windshield defroster vents. This setting is useful for cold weather. BLEND: Airflow is divided equally between the heater floor vent and the windshield defroster vents. This setting is useful in cool weather when you have fog orice on the windshield or side windows. DEF: This setting directs most air through the windshield defroster vents and some through the heater vents. This setting is useful when you have fog or ice on the windshield. Heater/Air Conditioning Controls If your vehicle has air conditioning, your heatedair conditioning controls will looklike this. Before using your vehicle's air conditioning, open the windows to clear the vehicle of hot air. The switch on the righthand side changes fan the speed. To increase the fan speed, push the switch upward toward HI. To decrease the fan speed, push the switch downward toward LO . The upper knob changes the air temperature. Turn the knob right (clockwise) for warmer air. Turn the knob left (counterclockwise) for cooler air. The lower knob changes the heater function and determines which outlets the air will flow through (instrument panel, defroster, heater, etc.). 3-4 Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) If you use the optionalengine coolant heater before starting your engine, your heating system will produce warmer air faster, to heat the passenger compartment in cold weather. See “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index. Audio Systems Your Delco@audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. But you will get the most enjoymentofout it if you acquaint yourself withit first. Find out what yourDelco’ system can do and how to operateall its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. Be aware that hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late.Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautionsby adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts toit. 3-5 To help avoidhemng loss or aamL_,z Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. 0 Increase volume slowly untilyou hear comfortably and clearly. FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound. FM But signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). And, tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causingthe sound to come and go. AM The range for most AM stations is greater thanfor FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever getit. AM Stereo This means theDelco’ system can receiveC-QUAM’ stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations around the country use C-QUAM@ to produce stereo, though somedo not. (C-QUAM@ is a registered trademarkof Motorola, kc.) If your DelcoB system can get C-QUAM@, your “STEREO’ light will come on when you’re receivingit. NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to your ~ehicle- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephoneor two-way radio -be sure you can addwhat you want. If you can, it’s very important to doit properly. Added sound equipmentmay interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, Delco@radio or other systems, and even damage them. And, yourvehicle’s systems may interfere with the operationof sound equipment that has been added improperly. So, before adding sound equipment, check with your dealer and be sure tocheck Federal rulescovering mobile radio and telephone units. 1 3-6 How To Operate Your E T P AM Radio This part tells you how your ETR@AM radio works. Upper Knob (PWR-VOL-RECALL) The upper knob hasfour functions: Rotate it to turn the system on and off. 0 Rotate it to control the volume. 0 Press it to display the time when the ignition isoff. Press it to change betweenthe clock and the radio station frequency displayed when the radiois on. BAL (Balance) The contrQl rimz behind the upper knob adjuststhe lefvright speaker balance. Lower Knob Rotate the lower knob to tune in radio srauons. The control ring behindthe lower knobis non-functional. Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. You can set the pushbuttons for up to six favoriteAM stations. Just: Tune in the station you want. 0 Press the SET pushbutton. (SET appears in the VF display for a few seconds.) 0 Within 5 seconds, push oneof the four pushbuttons to store the station, Whenever you press that button, the preset station will return. 3-7 I 1 NOTE: Up to two additional stations may be preset by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time. 0 Tune in the desired station. Press the SET pushbutton. 0 Within 5 seconds, press any two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time. (The station will return when the same two buttons are pressed again.) Clock To set the clock,just: Press the SET pushbutton. Within 5 seconds, press and holdMINS until the correct minute appears on the display. Press and holdHRS until the correct hour appears on the display. TREBLE Slide the TREBLE lever up to increase the treble response. If the stationis weak or noisy, slide theTREBLE lever downto reduce the noise. BASS Slide the BASS lever up to increase the bass response. Adjust the BASS lever to give a pleasing sound to your ear. How to Operate Your ETW AM-FM Stereo Audio System 3-8 1 This part tells you how yourETR@AM-FM stereo audio system works: Upper Knob (PWR-VOL-RECALL) The upper knob has thesefour functions: Rotate it to turn the system on andoff. Rotate it to control the volume. Press it to display the time whenthe ignition is off. 0 Press it to change between the clock and the radio station frequency displayed when~theradio is on. BAL (Balance) * :r The control ring behind the upper knob adjusts the leftlright me: balance. Lower Knob The lower knob has two functions: Rotate it to tune in radio stations. 0 Press it to change between the AM and FM bands. FADE The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts the frontlrear speaker balance. SEEK Press theSEEK button to cause the receiver SEEK to the next higher station and stop. SCAN When you pressSCAN, the radiowill go tothe next station andpause and will keep scanning until you press SCAN again. SCAN appears in the VF display. Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. YOU can set the pushbuttons for up to eight favorite stations(4 AM and 4 FM). Just: Tune in the desired station. Press the SET pushbutton. (SET appears in the VF display for a few seconds.) 0 Within 5 seconds, push one of the four pushbuttons to store the station. Whenever you press that button, the preset station will return. NOTE: Up to two additional stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons atthe same time. (The station will return when the same two buttonsare pressed again.) Clock To set the clock, just: Press the SET pushbutton. Within 5 seconds, press and holdSEEK until the correct minute appears on the display. 0 Press and holdSCAN until the correct hour appears on the display. TREBLE Slide the TREBLE lever up to increase the treble response. If a stationis weak or noisy, slide the TREBLE lever down to reduce the noise. BASS Slide the BASS lever up to increase the bass response. Adjust BASS the lever to give a pleasing sound to your ear. 1 How to OperateYour ET' Cassette System AM-FM Stereo Audio 3 This part tells youhow your ETR@AM-FM stereo audio cassette system works: Upper Knob (PWR-VOL-PROG-RCL) The upperknob has these five functions: 0 Rotate it to turn the system on andoff. Rotate it to control the volume. 0 Press it to display the timewhen the ignitionis off (RCL $. Press it to change between the clock and the radio station frequency displayed when the radio is on (RCL ). Press it to change sides of a tapewhen a cassette is playing(PROG >. 3-16 BAL (Balance) The control ring behind the upper knob adjusts the lefuright speaker balance. Lower Knob The lower knob has two functions: Rotate it to tune in radio stations. Press it to change between theAM and FM bands. FADE The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts thefronurear spes balance. SEEK Press theSEEK button to cause the receiver to SEEK the next higher station and stop. SCAN When you pressSCAN, the radio willgo to the next station and pause, and will keep scanning untilyou press SCAN again. SCAN appears in the VF display. Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons letyou return to favorite stations. You can set the pushbuttons for up to eightfavorite stations (4 AM and 4 FM). Just: Tune in the desired station. 0 Press the SET pushbutton. (SET appears in the VF display for 5 seconds.) 0 Within 5 seconds, push one of the four pushbuttons to store the station. Whenever you press that button, the preset station will return. NOTE: In addition to the four stations set as above,up to two additional stations may be preset on each bandby pressing two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time. Tune in the desired station. 0 Push the SET pushbutton. (SET appears in the VF display for 5 seconds.) Within 5 seconds, press any two adjoining pushbuttons the at same time. (The station will return when the same two buttons are pressed again. 3-11 t Clock To set the clock, just: Press the SET pushbutton. Within 5 seconds, press and holdSEEK until the correct minute appears on the display. Press and holdSCAN until the correct hour appears on the display. TREBLE Slide the TREBLE lever up to increase the treble response. If the stationis weak or noisy, slide the TREBLE lever down to reduce the noise. BASS Slide theBASS lever up to increase the bass response. Adjust BASS the lever to give a pleasing sound to your ear. AUTO DNR This unitis equipped with an automatic Dynamic Noise Reduction system. DNR@reduces background hiss on AM and FM radio broadcasts, as wellas on cassette tapes. @ DNR@is a registered trademarkof National Semiconductor Corporation. To Play A Cassette Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that 30 areto 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that so arethin they may not work well in this player. Once the tape is playing, use the upper and lower knobs for volume, balance, and fade just as you dofor the radio. The arrows indicate which side of the tape is being played. Fast Forward Press the button with the arrow pointing in the same direction that the tape is playing. Thearrow light next tothe arrow button will belit. To stop fast forward, press theSTOP-E JECTbutton. Reverse Press the button with the arrow pointing in the opposite direction that the tape is playing. The arrow light next to the arrow button will be lit. To stop reverse, press theSTOP-E JECTbutton. PROGRAM To change sides of the tape, press thePWR-VOL-PROG-RCL knob. STOP- EJECT To stop playing a tape, fully press this button (the cassette will be partially ejected, and the radio will begin playing). 3-12 How to Operate Your E T P AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System with Equalizer This part tells you how your ETR@AM-FM stereo audio cassette system with equalizer works: Upper Knob (PWR-VOL-PROG-RCL) The upper knob has thesefive functions: Rotate it to turn the system on andoff. Rotate it to control the volume. 0 Press it to display the time when the ignition is off (RCL ). 0 Press it to change between the clock and the radio station frequency displayed when the radiois on (RCL ). Press it to change sidesof a tape when a cassetteis playing (PROG ). BAL (Balance) The control ring behind the upper knob adjuststhe lefdright speaker balance. Lower Knob The lower knob has two functions: Rotate it to tune in radio stations. Press it to change between the AM and FM bands. FADE The control ring behindthe lower knob adjusts the fronthear speaker balance. SEEK Press theSEEK button to cause the receiver to SEEK the next higher station and stop. 3-13 SCAN When you pressSCAN, the radio will go to the next station and pause and will keep scanning until you pressSCAN again. SCAN appearsin the graphic display. Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. You can set the pushbuttons for up to eight favorite stations(4 AM and 4 FM). Just: Tune in the desired station. Push the SET pushbutton (SET appears in the VF display for 5 seconds.) Within the 5 seconds, push oneof the four pushbuttons. Whenever you press that button, the preset station will return. NOTE: In addition to thefour stations set as above, up to two additional stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time. Just: Tune in the desired station. Press the SET pushbutton (SET appears in the VF display for 5 seconds.) Within 5 seconds, press any two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time. (The station will return when the same two buttons are pressed again. Clock To set the clock,just: Press the SET pushbutton. 0 Within 5 seconds, press and hold S appears on the display. :K until the correct minute Press and holdSCAN until the correct hour appears on the display. Adjust theTone Use the levers in the upper left corner to set the bass, midrange, and treble until you get the sound you want. The 60 and 250 levers adjust the bass; 1K is midrange; and 3 S K and 1OK control the treble. We suggest you start with the center lever (1K) in the midpoint position, then move the others up until you get the amount of bass and treble you like. Am-St Button The Am-St is just below the SEARCH button. Push this when you tune to an AM station that broadcastsin stereo. Your STEREO light will comeon when you’re receivingAM stereo. If you pushA m S t and thereis no more noise, it means the station is weak. You’ll hear the station better if you don’t use Am-St. Just pushtheAm-St button again to delete stereo. 3- 14 AUTO DNR This unit is equipped with an automatic Dynamic Noise Reduction system. DNR@reducesbackground hiss on AM and FM radio broadcasts,as well as on cassette tapes. @ DNR@is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation. To Play A Cassette Your tape playeris built to worK Pesr with tapes that are30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. Once the tape is playing, use the upper and lower knobs for volume, balance and fade,just as you dofor the radio. The arrows indicate which side of the tape is being played. Fast Forward Press the button with thearrow pointing in the same direction that the tape is playing.The arrow light next tothe arrow button will belit. To stop fast forward, pressthe STOP-E JECTbutton. Reverse Press the button with the arrow pointingin the opposite direction that the tape is playing.The arrow light next to the arrow button will lit. be To stop reverse, pressthe STOP-EJECT button. SEARCH Press theSEARCH button. Press FWR to go to the beginningof the next selection. Press REV and the tape will reverse to the beginning of the current selection. Cr02 The Cr02 button lets you set the systemfor the type of cassette being used. If you are using chrome or metal tapes, push the CrO2 button in. PROGRAM To change sidesof the tape, press thePWR-VOL-PROG-RCL knob. STOP-E JECT To stop playing a tape, fully press this button (the cassette be will partially ejected, andthe radio will begin playing). Care of Your Cassette Tape PIayer A tape player that is not cleaned regularly is subject to reduced sound quality, ruining the cassette, ora damaging the mechanism. Tape cassettes that are not properly stored in their plastic cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and extreme heat may not operate properly and could cause premature failureof the tape player. Your tape player should be cleaned monthlyor with every 15 hours of use, as regular maintenance. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault. If the second cassette results inno improvement in sound quality, try cleaning the tape player. Proper tape player cleaning should be done with a wiping-action non-abrasive cleaner cassette. To properly clean your tape player, you should follow the directions on the cleaning cassette. Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always verify that the cassette tape is in good condition before obtaining service on your tape player. 3-16 How to Operate Your ET@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc(CD) System This part tellsyou how your ETR@AM-FM stereo system works: Upper Knob (PWR-VOL) The upper knob has three functions: 0 It switches the radio on and off when the ignition is on. 0 It controls the volume.Volume will increase when the RCL knob is turned to the right and decrease when turnedthe to left. Volume will be displayed briefly unlessLeftIRight speaker control,Rearmront speaker control, BASS or TREB are adjusted. 0 It controls the mutefeature. By pressing the MUTE knob, all sound from the radio or CD player stops. By pressing the knobagain, or by turning the VOL knob to the right, sound will begin again. Lefmght Speaker Control The control ring behind the upper knob allows you to balance the sound between the left and right speakers. Balance will be displayed briefly when using this control. Lower Knob The lower knob has two functions: 0 It enables you to tune in different radio stations by turning the knob to the right or to the left. 0 It enables you to alternate betweenAM and FM stations by pressing the BAND knob. Your selection will be briefly displayed. Rearmront Speaker Control The control ring behindthe lower knob fades the sound between your rear and front speakers. Fade levels will be briefly displayed. 3-17 SEEK Pressing the SEEK static and stop. button will cause the receiver to seek the next higher Pressing the 4 SEEK button will cause the receiver to seek the next lower station and stop. SCAN When you pressSCAN, the radio willgo to the next station and pause, and will keep scanning until you press SCAN again. SC will be displayed when using this control. Pushbuttons The five pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. They are also used when you play a disc. (See “To Play A Compact Disc”.) To set the pushbuttons for up to tenfavorite stations (5 AM and 5 FM): Tune in the desired station. Push the SET button. (SET is displayed briefly.) Within 5 seconds, push oneof the five pushbuttons to store thestation. Whenever you press that button, the preset station will return. Clock To set the clock,just: Press the SET button. The radio may be on or off. Within 5 seconds, press and hold either SEEK to increase the minutes or 4 SEEK to decrease the minutes until the correct minute appears on the display. Press and holdSCAN until the correct hour appears on the display. RCL Press the RCL button to alternate between time and radio station on the display. RCL may be pressed when the ignitionis off to see the time. BASS Press theBASSI to increase the bass tonesand BASS to decrease bass tones. Press the center of the controlfor a preset BASS position. The bass level will be displayed briefly when using this control. v .. - \ R’-, TREBLE Press the TREBA to increase the treble tones and TREB to decrease the treble tones. Press the centerof the control for a preset TREB position. The treble level will be displayed briefly when using this control. v 3-18 1 To PIay A Compact Disc (CD) NOTI( :: I Before you Degin, please note: DO NOTuse mini-discs that are called singles. They won’t eject. USE FULL-SIZE COMPACT DISCS. If the disc playeris very hot, or if you’re driving on very a rough road, a disc maycome out or just not play. If you see the word HOT on thedisplay, the disc playeris too hot toplay the disc. go off the display. When Press RCL to make the word HOT play again. Press things get back to normal, the disc should PWR to turn the system on. Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pullit in. Wait a few seconds andthe disc should play. If the disc comes back out, check whether: The disc is upside down. It is dirty, scratched, or wet. 0 Too much moisturei s in the air. (If thereis, wait about one hour and try again.) RCL Press RCL to see what trackis playing. Pressit again within 5 seconds to see how long it has been playing.The track number also appears when you change the volume or when a new track starts to play. COMP Press theCOMP button to make soft and loud passages more nearly equal in volume. COMP appears inthe display while using this command. RDM The RDM button means random and when it is pressed, it causes CD the mechanism to play the tracks in a random order rather than in the sequential 1,2, 3 order. REV Press and hold the REV button to quickly returnto a favorite passage. The counter reading will be displayed when using this control. FWD Press and hold theFWD button to advance quickly withina track. Releaseit to resume playing. Watch the display to stopaatspecific passage. SCAN Press SCAN to sample each trackfor approximately 10 seconds. Scanning will continue until theRDM, SCANor any other motion buttonis pressed again. PREV If you hold thePREV (4 SEEK) button, or press it more than once, the disc will return to previous tracks. NEXT Press NEXT (SEEKb)to hear the next track now instead of waiting until the present track is finished. If you hold this button or press it more than once, the disc will advance further. ST-PL Press ST-PL (Stop-Play) to make the disc stop andthe radio play. Press ST-PL again to restart the disc at the point where it stopped. Press PWR or turn the ignition key off to stop the disc player. The disc stays in the player and will resume playing at the point where it stopped. Press EJCT to eject the disc and make the radio play. The disc will start at track 1 when you reinsert it. Anti-Theft Feature Delco LOC 11’ is an Anti-Theft feature for the compact disc player. It can be used or ignored. If ignored, the.system plays normally. Ifit is used, your player won’t be usableif it is ever stolen, because it won’t turn on. The instructions below tell you how to enter a secret code into the system. If your car loses battery powerfor any reason, you must unlock the system with the secret code before the radio will turn on. To Lock The System: 1. Write down any6 digit number and keepit in a safe place. 2. Turn the ignition to theACC (Accessory) or RUNposition. 3. Press the PWR button to turn the radio off. 4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until“- - -” shows on the display. You are now ready to enter your- ;ret code. Don’t wait morethan 15 seconds between steps. 5. rress SET and 000 will appear on the display. 6. Press the SEEK b or 4 button to make thefirst number appear. 7. Press SCAN to make thelast two numbers agree with your code. I.- ...... 3-20 t- 8, Press BAND and 000 will appear again.Now you are ready to enter the last three digitsof your code. 9. Repeat steps 6 and7 for the last three digits of your code. 10. Press BAND and rEP will appear for 5 seconds and then000 will appear. 11. Repeat steps 6 through10. This time SEC will appear-indicating that the radio is secure. To Unlock The System After A Fower Loss When battery poweris reapplied to a secured radio, the radio won’t turn on and LOC will appearon the display. Enter your secret code as follows: pause no more than 15 seconds between steps. 1. Turn the ignition on. (Radio off .) 2. Depress the SET button. The display will show 009. 3. Enter the six digits of the codefollowing steps 6-9 above. The display will show the numbers as entered. 4. Depress theBAND knob and thetime appears - indicating thatthe disabling sequence was successful. If the display indicatesSEC, the numbers did not match and the unitis still secured. Disabling The Theft System 1. Depress presets 1 and 4 f?r 5 seconds with ignition on and radio power off. The display will showSEC, indicating the unitis in the secure mode. 2. Depress the SET button. The display will show000. 3. Enter thefirst three digits of the code following steps6 and 7 of the preceding paragraphs.The display will show the numbersas entered. 4. Depress the BAND knob. The radio will display 000. 5. Enter the second three digitsof the code. The display will L-- JW the numbers as entered. 6. Depress theBAND knob. If the display shows“- - - ”, the disabling sequence was successful.The numbers matched the user-selected code or the factory back-up code, and the unit is in the UNSECURED mode. If the display shows SEC, the disabling sequence was unsuccessful and the numbers did not matcheither of the codes andthe unit will remain in the SECURED mode. 3-21 Care of Your CompactDiscs Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surfaceof a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge. Be sure neverta touch the signalsurface when handling discs.Pick up discs by graspingthe outer edges orthe edge of the. hole and the outer edge. Fixed Masf Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most c,ar washes without being damaged. If the mast should ever become sli,ghtly bent, you can straighten it out by band.If the mast is badly bent, as it might be by' vandals, you should replace it. Check every once in a while to be sure the ismast still tightened tothe fender. Your Driving and the Road Section . Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Drunken Driving ........................... :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Steering Tips ............................................ 4-8 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Driving Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 Off-Road Driving With Your Four-wheel Drive Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 DrivingatNight ........................................... 4-25 4-26 Driving in the Rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CityDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28 FreewayDriving .......................................... 4-29 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................... 4-31 WinterDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 Braking Recreational Vehicle Towing (Four-wheel Drive Only) . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 TowingaTrailer ........................................... 4-1 4-38 Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively, Please start with avery important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts”in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be ready for their mistakes. Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough following distance. It’s the best defensive driving maneuver, in both city and rural driving. You never know whenthe vehicle in front of you is going to brakeor turn suddenly. Drunken Driving 1 - :c. 1 -- Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol takes away three things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: ,.. - -, . Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Police records showmar almost halfof all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol - a driver,a passenger or someone else, such as a pedestrian, had been drinking. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. About 20,000 motor vehicle-related deaths occur each year because of alcohol, and thousands01 people are injured. Just how much alcohol is too much if a person plans to drive? Ideally, no one should drink alcohol and then drive. But if one does, then what’s“too much”? It can be a lot less than many might think. Although it depends on each person and situation, here is some.genera1 informationon the problem. The Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of someone who is drinking depends upon four things: How much alcohol is in the drink. 0 The drinker’s body weight. The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking. The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol. 4-2 According to the American Medical Association, a 180-pound (82kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce (355m l)bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three &ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of a liquorlike whiskey, gin or vodka. It’s the amountof alcohol that counts. For example, if the s u e person drank three double martinis (3 ounces 90 orml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close 0.12 to percent. A person who consumes foodjust before or during drinking will have a slightly lower BAC level. I The law in most U.S. states setsthe legal limit ata BAC of 0.10 percent. In Canada the limit is0.08 percent, andin some other countries it’s lower than that. The BAC will be over 0.10 percent after three to six drinks (in one hour). Of course, as we’ve seen, it depends on how much alcohol isin the drinks, and how quicklythe person drinks them. 4-3 “I’ll be carehl” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? P ~ ~A S Owith S a bgher BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. There’s something else about drinking-and driving that many people don’t know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries worse. That’s especially true for brain, spinal cord and heart injuries. That means that if anyone who has been drinking -driver or passenger -is in a crash, the chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if that person had not been drinking. And we’ve already seen that the chance of a crash itselfis higher for drinking drivers. .~ 4-4 Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They arethe brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. Thatmeans you can lose control of your vehicle. Braking I 4-5 Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking - rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake.Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops.Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do lot of a heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake normally but don’t pump your brakes.If you do, the pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine stops,you will still have some power brake assist. But you will use it when you brake. Once the power assist is used up, it may takelonger to stop andthe brake pedal will be harder to push. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has an advanced electronic braking system that can help you keep it under control. If your vehicle has an anti-lock brake system warning light on the instrument panel,it has four-wheel anti-lock brakes. Otherwise, it has rear-wheel anti-lock brakes. When you start a vehicle that has four-wheel anti-lock brakes and begin to drive away, you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise. This is the ABS system testing itself. Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animaljumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. With four-wheel anti-lock: If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will and at the rear wheels.The separately work the brakes at each front wheel four-wheel anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any 1 4-6 driver could. With rear-wheel anti-lock: Ifone of the rear wheelsis about to stop rolling, the computer will workthe brakes at the rear wheels. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal.If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. To Use Four-wheel Anti-Lock Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel the brakes vibrate. or you may notice some noise, but this is 1 mal. To Use Rear-Wheel Anti-Lock Use rear-wheel anti-lock like regular brakes. You may feel the brakes vibrate, or you may notice some noise outside your vehicle,this butis normal. Let anti-lock workfor you, but remember: Your Eront wheelscan still stop rolling. If that happens, release enough pressure on the brakes to get the wheels rolling again so that you can steer. With the four-wheel drive option, you won’t have rear-wheel anti-lock braking when you shift into four-wheel drive. But you will have regular braking. When you shift back into two-wheel drive, you will have rear-wheel anti-lock again. 4-7 t Braking in Emergencies At some time, nearly every driver gets into a situation that requires hard braking. The four-wheel anti-lock system lets you steer and brakeat the same time. If you have the rear-wheel anti-lock braking system, your front wheels can stop rolling when you brake very hard. Once they do, the vehicle can’t respond to your steering. Momentum will carry it in whatever directionit was headed when the front wheels stopped rolling. That could be off the road, into the very thing you were trying to avoid, or into traffic. So, unless you have four-wheel anti-lock, use a “squeeze” braking technique. This will give you maximum braking while maintaining steering control. You do this by pushing on the brake pedal with steadily increasing pressure. When you do, it will help maintain steering control. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning,you can steer butit will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’s important to take eurves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “drrver lost control” accidents mentiton curves. Here’s why: ~~- -- - -~ -1-3 news happen bxperienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves.The traction of the tires against the road surface makesit possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels. If there’s no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle goingin the same direction.If you’ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet you’ll ice, understand this. The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you’rein a curve, speedis the one factor you can control. Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly apply the brakes. Both control systems- steering and braking- have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Unless you have four-wheel anti-lock brakes, adding the hard braking can demand too much of those places.You can lose control. 4 -8 I The same thing can happen if you’re steering througha sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate.Those two control systems - steering and acceleration -can overwhelm those places where the tires meet the road and make vou lose control. What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the brake or accelerator pedal, steerthe vehicle the way you wantit~togo, and slow down. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you’ll wantto go slower. If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while yourfront wheels are straight ahead. Try to adjust your speedso you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you areofout the curve, and then accelerate gentlyinto the straightaway. Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pullsout from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops rightin front of you. You can avoid these problems by braking - if you can stopin time. But sometimes you can’t; there isn’t room. That’sthe time for evasive action- steering around the problem. Your Vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes-but, unless you have four-wheel anti-lock, not enough to lock your front wheels.It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision. Then steer around the problem, toleft theor right depending on the space available. An emergencylike this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel the at recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turnit a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to fast, act steer quickly, andjust as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object. 4-9 The fact that such emergenoy situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly. Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road ontothe shoulder while you're driving. If the levelof the shoulderis only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then,if there is nothing in the way, steerso that yourvebcle straddles the edgeof the pavement.You can turn th'e steering wheel toup1/4 turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. TheqQgqyour steering wheelto go straight down the roadway. 1. Edge of Road Surface 2. SlowDown 3. Left Approx. Quarter Turn 4. Recover So here are Some tips for passing: e e e e e 4-11 Check your rnlrro , glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough aheadof the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror is convex. The vehicle youjust passed may seem to be farther away from you it than really is.) 0 Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the next vehicle. Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. Even though the brake lights are not flashing, it may be slowing down or starting to turn. If you’re being passed, makeit easy for the following driver to get ahead of you. Perhaps you can ease a little to the right. Loss of 0 mo/ Let’s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the tires meet the road do to what the driver has asked. In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger. Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three typesof skids correspond to your Vehicle’s three control systems. In the braking skid your wheels aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose comering force. And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin. . L. A cornering skid andan acceleration skid are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer theway you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be readyfor a second skid if it occurs. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow,ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. 4-12 F. ” While driving on a surrace with reaucea traction, try yo best to a td sudden steering, acceleration, or braking (including engme braking DY shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues- such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road tomake a “mirrored surface”- and slow down when you have any doubt. Remember: If you have the four-wheel anti-lock braking system, it helps avoid only the braking skid. The rear-wheel anti-lock braking system helps avoid only a rear braking skid. In a braking skid (where front the wheels are no longer rolling), release enough pressure on the brakes to get front the wheels rolling again. This restores steering control. Push the brake pedal down steadily when you have to stop suddenly. As long as the front wheels are rolling, you will have steering control. Driving Guidelines Off-Road Driving with Your Four-wheel Drive Vehicle This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel drive. Also, see “Anti-lock Brakes’’ in the Index. If your vehicle doesn’t have four-wheel drive, you shouldn’t drive off-road unless you’re on a level, solid surface. Off-road driving can be great fun.But it does have some definite hazards. The greatest of these is the terrain itself. “Off-roading” means you’ve left the great North American road system behind. Traffic lanes aren’t marked. Curves aren’t banked. There are no road signs. Surfaces can be slippery, rough, uphill or downhill. In short, you’ve gone right backto nature. Off-road driving involves some new skills. And that’s why it’s very important that you readthis guide. You’llfind many driving tips and suggestions. These will help make your off-road driving safer and more enjoyable. Before You Go Off-Roading There are some things to do before you go out. For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done. Be sure you read all the information about your four-wheel drive vehicle in this manual. Is there enough fuel? Is the spare tire fully inflated? Are the fluid levels up where they should be? What are the local laws that apply to off-roading where you’ll be driving? If you don’t know, you should check with law enforcement people in the area. Will you be on someone’s private land?If so, be sure to getthe necessary permission. 4-13 Loading Your Vehide for Off-Road Rriving There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. The heaviest things should be onthe load floor and forwardof your rear axle. Put heavier items as far forward as youcm. Be surethe load is secured properly, so driving on the off-road terrain doesn’t toss things around. You’ll find other important information in this manual. “See Vehicle Loading,” and “Tires” in the Index. Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your route. Youare much less likely to get bad surprises. Get accurate maps of trails and terrain.Try to learn of any blocked or closed roads. It’s also a good idea to travel with at least one other vehicle. If something happens to oneof them, the other can help quickly. Does your vehicle have a winch?If so, be sure to read the winch instructions. In a remote area, a winch can be handy if you get stuck.But you’ll want to know how to use it properly. Ge.tting Familiar withOff-Road Driving It’s a goodidea to practice in an area that’s safe and close to home before you go into the wilderness. Off-road driving does require some new and different drivingskills. Here’s what we mean. Tune your senses to different kinds of signals. Your eyes, for example, need to constantly sweepthe terrain for unexpected obstacles.Your ears need to listen for unusual tire or engine sounds. With your arms, hands, feet, and body you’ll need to respond to vibrations and vehicle bounce. control ling^ your vehicleis the keyto successful off-road driving. Oneof the best ways to control your vehicle is to control your speed. Here are some things to keepin mind. At higher speeds: you approach things faster and you have less time to scan the terrain for obstacles. you have less time to react. 0 you have more vehicle bounce when you drive over obstacles. 0 you’ll need more distancefor braking, especially since you’re on an unpaved surface. Scanning the Terrain Off-rdad driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain. You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features. are Here some things to consider. Sufface Conditions. Off-roading can take you over hard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow ice. or Each of these surfaces affects the steering, acceleration, and braking of your vehicle in different ways. Depending upon the kind of surface you are on, you may experience slipping, sliding, wheel spinning, delayed acceleration, poor traction, and longer braking distances. 4- 15 Surface Obstacles. Unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut, or bump can startle you if you’re not preparedfor them. Often these obstacles are hidden by grass, bushes, snow or even the rise and fall of the terrain itself. Here are some things to consider: Is the path ahead clear? Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead? Does the travel take you uphill or downhill? (There’s more discussion of these subjects later.) Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly? When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs, or other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands if you’re not prepared. When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles, your wheels can leave the ground.If this happens, even with one or two wheels, you can’t control the vehicle as well or at all. Because you will beon an unpaved surface, it’s especially important to avoid sudden acceleration, sudden turns,or sudden braking. In a way, off-road driving requires a different kind of alertness from driving on paved roads and highways. There are no road signs, posted speed limits or signal lights.You have to use your own good judgment about what is safe and what isn’t. Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on any road. And isthis certainly truefor off-road driving. At the very time you need special alertness and driving skills, your reflexes, perceptions and judgment can be affected by even a small amountof alcohol. You could have a serious-or even fatal- accident if you drink and driveor ride with a driver who has been drinking. (See “Drunken Driving” in the Index.) 1 4-16. Driving On Off-Road Hills Off-road driving often takes you up, down, or across hill. a Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what your vehicle can and can’tdo. There are some hills that simply can’t be driven, no matter how well built the vehicle. Approachiing a Hill When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it’s one of those hills that’s just too steepto climb, descend, or cross. Steepness can be hard judge. to On a very small hill,for example, there may be a smooth, constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see the all way to thetop. On a largehill, the incline may get steeper as you near the top, but you may not see this because the crest of the hill is hidden by bushes, grass, or shrubs. Here are some other things to consider as you approach a hill. 0 Is there a constant incline, or does the hill get sharply steeper in places? Is there good traction on the hillside, orwill the surface cause tire slipping? Is there a straight path up or down the hill so you won’t have to make turning maneuvers? Are there obstructions onthe hill that can block your path (boulders, trees, logs orruts)? What’s beyond the hill? Is there a cliff, an embankment, a drop-off, a fence? Get out and walk the hill if you don’t know. It’s the smart way to find out. 0 Is the hill simply too rough? Steep hills often have ruts, gullies, troughs and exposed rocks because they are more susceptible to the effects of erosion. 4 - 1.7 ~ Driving Uphill Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you need to take some special steps. Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel. Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain your speed. Don’t use more power than you need, because you don’t want your wheels to start spinning or sliding. Try to drive straight up the hill if at all possible.If the path twists and turns, you might want to find another route. Ease up on your speed as you approachthe top of the hill. Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills. Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you’re there. Use your headlights even during the day. They make you more visible to oncoming traffic. .. 4- 18 Q: What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about to stall, and I can’t make it up the hill? A: If this happens, there are some things you should do, and there are some things you must not do. First, here’s what youshould do: Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it from rolling backwards. Also, applythe parking brake. If your engineis still running, shift the transmission into reverse, release the parking brake, and slowly back down the hill in reverse. If your enginehas stopped running, you’ll need to restart it. With the brake pedal depressed and theparking brake still applied, shift the transmission to“P” (Park) (or, shift to “N” (Neutral) if your vehicle has a manual transmission) and restart the engine. Then, shift to reverse, release the parking brake, and slowly back down the hill as straight as possible in reverse. 0 As you are backing down the hill, put yourleft hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o’clock position. This way, you’ll be able to tell if your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down. It’s best that you back down the hill with your wheels straight rather thantheinleft or right direction. Turning the wheel too far to the left or right will increase the possibilityof a rollover. Here are some things youmust not do if you stall, or are aboutto stall, when going up a hill. 0 Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into“ N ’ (Neutral) (or depressing theclutch, if you have a manual transmission) to “rev-up” the engine and regain forward momentum. This won’t work. Your vehicle will roll backwards very quickly and you could goofout control. Instead, apply the regular brake to stop the vehicle. Then apply the parking brake.Shift into reverse, release the parking brake, and slowly back straight down. 0 Never attempt to turn around if you are about to stall when going up a hill. If the hillis steep enoughto stall your vehicle, it’s steep enough to cause youto roll over if you turn around.If you can’t makeit up the hill, you must backstraight down the hill. Q: Suppose, after stalling,I try toback down the hin and decide I just can’t do it. What shouldI do? A: Set the parking brake, put your transmission in “ P ’ (Park) (or the manual transmission in first gear), and turn off the engine. Leave the vehicle and go get some help. Exit on the uphill side and stay of clear the path the vehicle would takeitifrolled downhill.Do not shift the it in transfer case to“ N ’ (Neutral) when you leave the vehicle. Leave some gear. Driving Downhill When off-roading takes you downhill, you’ll want to consider a number of things: How steep is the downhill? WillI be able to maintain vehiclecontrol? 0 What’s the surface like? Smooth? Rough? Slippery? Hard-packeddirt? Gravel? Are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts? Logs? Boulders? What’s at the bottom of thehill? Is there a hidden creek bank or even a river bottom with large rocks? If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down, and use a low gear. way, This engine dragcan help your brakes and they won’t have to do all the work. Descend slowly, keeping your vehicle under control at all times. 4-20 Q : Are ;theresome things I should not,do when driving .downa hiIl? A : Yes! These are important becauseif you ignore them you could lase control andhave a serious accident. Shift to “P’ (Park) (or to Neutral with the manual transmission) and, while still braking, restart the engine. Shift back toa low gear, release the parking brake, and drive straight down. If the engine won’t start, get out and get help. 4-21 Driving Acrossan Incline Sooner or later,an off-road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill. If this happens, youhave to decide whether to try to drive across the incline. Here are some things to consider: (I, A hill thatcan be driven straight up or down may be too steep to drive across. When yougo straight up or down a hill, the length of the wheel base (the distance from the front wheels to the rear wheels) reduces the likelihood the vehicle will tumble end over end. But when you drive across an incline, the much morenmow track width (the distance between the left and right wheels) may not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over.Also, drivirig across an indline puts more weight on the downhill wheels. This could cause downhil a slide or a rollover. 0 Surface conditions can bea problem when you drive across a hill. Loose gravel, muddy spots, or even wet grass can cause your tires to slip sideways, downhill.If the vehicle slips sideways, it can hit something that will tripit (a rock,a rut, etc.) and roll over. 0 Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse.I€ you drive across a rock with the uphill wheels, or if the downhill wheels dropinto a rutor depression, your vehicle can tilt even more. For reasons like these, you need to decide carefully whether to try to drive across an incline. Just because the trail goes across the incline doesn’t mean you have to drive it. The last vehicle to try it might have rolled over. Q: What if I’m driving across an incline that’s not too steep, Ibut hit some loose gravel and start to slide dowhhill. What should I do? A: If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways, turn downhill. This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping. However, a much better way to prevent h s is to get out and “walk the course” so you know what the surfaceis like before you driveit. 4-22 Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you’re crossingan incline, be sure you (and your passengers) getout on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over, you’ll be rightin its path. If you have to walk down the slope, stay outof the paththe vehicle will take if it does roll over. Driving In Mud, Sand, Snow, Or Ice When you drivein mud, snow or sand, your wheels won’t get good traction. You can’t accelerate as quickly, turning is more difficult, and you’ll need longer braking distances. It’s best to usea low gear when you’rein mud - the deeper the mud, the lower the gear. In really deep mud, the idea is to keep your vehicle moving so you don’t get stuck. When you drive on sand, you’ll sense a change in wheel traction. Butit will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is. On loosely packed sand (as on beaches or sand dunes) your tires will tend to sink into the sand. This has an effect on steering, accelerating, and braking. You may want to reduce the air pressure in your tires slightly when driving on sand. This will improve traction. 4-23 Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On these surfaces, it’s very easy tolase control. On wet ice, for example, the tractionso ispoor that you will have difficulty accelerating. And if you do get moving, poor steering and difficult braking can cause you to slide ofout control. Driving In Water Light rain causes no special off-road driving problems. But heavy rain can mean flash flooding, and flood waters demand extreme caution. Find out haw deep the water is before you drive through it. If it’s deep enough to cover your wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust pipe, don’t try it - you probably won’t get through. Also, water that deep can damage your axle and other vehicle parts. If the water isn’t too deep, then drive through it slowly. At fast speeds, water splashes on your ignition system and your vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur if you get your tailpipe under water. And, as long as your tailpipe is under water, you’ll never be able to start your engine. When you go through water, rememberthat when vour brakes get wet,it mav take you longer to stop. .. C . 4-24 I After Off-Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood.These accumulations can be fire a hazard. After operation in mudor sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked. These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking. Check the body structure, steering, suspension, wheels, tires, and exhaust system for damage. Also, checkthe fuel lines and cooling systemfor any leakage. Your vehicle will require more frequent service due to off-road use. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule booklet for additional information. Driving at Night Night drivingis more dangerous than day driving.0ne reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -by alcohol ordrugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. 0 Don’t drink and drive. 0 Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from n d l i g h t s behind you. 0 Since you can’t seeas well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. 0 Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlights can light up only so much road ahead. 0 In remote areas, watch for animals. If you’re tired, pulloff the road in asafe place and rest. 4-25 Night Vision I -- I’ No one can see as well at night as the in daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A50-year4d driver may require atleast twice as much light to see the same thing at night as20-year-old. a What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example, if you spendthe day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will haveless trouble adjusting to night. But if you’re driving, don’t wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down onfrom glare headlights, but they also make a lot of things invisible. You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights. It can take a second or two,or even several seconds,for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high beam, or a vehicle with misaimed headlights), slow down a little. Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights. Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean -inside and out. Glare at night is made much worse by dirt onthe glass. Eventhe inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean .glass would, making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly. Remember that your headlights light up far less of a roadway when youare in a turn or curve. Keep your eyes moving; that way, it’s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects. Just as your headlights should be checked regularly for proper aim,so should your eyes be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night blindness -the inability to see in dim light - and aren’t even awareof it. Driving inthe Rain Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road you can’t stop, accelerate orturn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as goodas on dry roads. And,if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even 4-26 less traction. It’s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving.The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tunedfor driving on dry pavement. The heavier the rain,the harder it is tosee. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking. It’s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tankfilled. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signsof streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to separatefrom the inserts. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes.Try to avoid puddles.But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous.So much water can build up under your tires that they can actuallyride on the water. This can happen if the roadwet is enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicleis hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. 4-27 Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can if your tires haven’t much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standingon the road. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone poles, or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the water’s surface, there could be hydroplaning. Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down whenit is raining. Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 0 Turn on your low-beam headlights -not just your parking lights- to help make you more visible to others. Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be especially carefulwhen you pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See “Tires” in the Index.) City Driving I One of the biggest problems with city streets the is amount of traffic on them. You’ll wantto watch outfor what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safetyin city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the cityjust as you wouldfor a cross-country trip. 4-28 E Try to use the freeways thatrim and crisscross most large cities. You’ll save time and energy. (See the next part, “Freeway Driving.”) 0 Treat a greenlight as a warning signal.A traffic lightis there because the corner is busy enough to needit. When a light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or maybe running the red light. Freeway Driving Mile formile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, tumplkes, or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up withtraffic and keep to the right. Drive at thesame speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance there is usually a ramp that to leads the freeway. If you have a clear viewof the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary. Tryto blend smoothly with the traffic flow. Once you are onthe freeway, adjustyour speed to the postedlimit or to the prevailing rateif it’s slower. Stayin the right lane unless you want to pass. Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure thereisn’t another vehiclein your “blind” spot. 4-29 Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want toleave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exitdo not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to the next exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After drivingfor any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you must start when you’re not fresh - such as after a day’s work - don’t plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey.Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drivein. Is your vehicle readyfor a longtrip? If you keepit serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go. Ifit needs service, haveit done before starting out.Of course, you’ll find experienced and able service experts in Vehicle dealerships all across North America. They’ll be ready and willing to help if you need it. Here are some things you can check before a trip: Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoirfull? Are all windows clean inside and outside? Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lights: Are they all working? Are the lensesclean? Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enoughfor long-distance driving? Arethe tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system? Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? 4-30 High way Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is itjust plain falling asleepat the wheel? Callit highway hypnosis, lackof awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with thehum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind againstthe vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’tit let happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the road less in than a second, and you could crash and be injured. What can youdo about highway hypnosis? First,be aware thatit can happen. Then here are some tips: 0 Make sure your vehicleis well ventilated, with a comfortablycool interior. 0 Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to the sides. Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently. 0 If you get sleepy, pulloff the road into a rest, service, or parking area and take a nap,get some exercise,or both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highwayas an emergency. Hill and Mountain Roads Driving onsteep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly insteep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make yourtrips safer and more enjoyable. (See “Off-Road Driving” in the Indexfor information about driving off-road.) 4-31 Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your enginedo some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. Know how togo uphill. You may want to shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission, and you can climb the hill better. Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Don’t swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds thatlet you stay in your own lane. As you .go over the top of a hill, be alert. There could be something in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passingno-passing or zones, a falling- rocks area, or winding roads. Be alert to these and take appropriate action. 4 -3.2 1 t Winter Driving Here are some tipsfor winter driving: Have your vehiclein good shapefor winter. Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield a flashlight, washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a redcloth, and a coupleof reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small of bagsand, a pieceof old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle. Driving onSnow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if thereis snow orice between your tires andthe road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll havelot a less traction or “grip” and will need to be very careful. 4-33 What’s the worst timefor this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snowor ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least tractionof all. You can get “wet ice” when it’s about freezing (32°F; 0 O C) and freezing rain begins to fall. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there. Whatever the condition- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow drive with caution. Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. L Your anti-lock brakes improve your ability to make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have an anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See “Anti-lock” in the Index. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. 0 Watch for slippery spots. The road might befine until you hit a spot that’s covered withice. On an otherwise clear road,ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can’t reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildings, or under bridges. Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear. If you see a patchof ice ahead of you, brake before you are on it. Try not to brake while you’re actually on the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. 4-34 1 If you are stopped by heavy snow, you couldinbea serious situation.You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to s m o n help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn an your hazard flashers. Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped bythe snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you haveno blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats - anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. You can runthe engine to keep warm, but be careful. 4-35 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, makeit go a littlefaster than just idle. Thatis, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restartthe vehicle, and possiblyfor signaling later on with your headlights.Let the heater runfor awhile. Then, shutthe engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when feelyou really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get of out the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hoursoor until help comes. Recreational Vehicle Towing (Four- Wheel Drive Only) If your vehicle has &wheel drive, you may tow it behind another vehicle providing it does not have the optional electronic shift transfer case. NOTICE: Recreational vehicle towingis not recommended for vehicles with the optional electronic shift transfer case because the electronic shift has no neutral position. 4-36 Before towing, you should: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Place the automatic transmissionin “ P ’ (Park) or the manual transmission in the lowest gear(1 st gear). 3. Firmly attach the vehicle being towed tothe tow vehicle. Refer tothe hitch manufacturer’s instructions. 4. Place the transfer case shiftlever in “ N ’ (Neutral). 5. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached tothe tow vehicle. 6. Insert the ignition keyinto the ignition switch and turn it one notch forward of the LOCK position. This places the key intothe OFF po.sition, which unlocksthe steering column while preventing battery drain. Unlocking the steering columnwill allow for proper movement of the front wheelshires during towing. I NOTICE: I You should exercise extra care whenevertowing another vehicle. 4-37 Towing a Trailer NOTI.CE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not coveredby your warranty. To pull a trailer correctIy, follow the advicein this section, andsee your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. Every vehicle is readyfor some trailer towing.If it was built with trailering options, as many are, it’s ready for heavier trailers. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, durability, andfuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, andit has to be used properly. That’s the reason for this section. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are importantfor your safety and thatof your passengers.So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here qre some important points. There are many different laws having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be driving. A good sourcefor this information can be state or provincial police. Consider using a sway controlif your trailer will weigh2,000 pounds (900 kg) or less. You should alwaysuse a sway controlif your trailer will weigh more than2,000 pounds (900 kg). You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. 0 Don’t tow a trailer at aU during the first 500 miles (800 km) your new vehicle is driven.Your engine, axle or otherparts could be damaged. Then, during thefist 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don’t drive over 50 mph (80 kmk)and don’t make starts atfull throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear inat the heavier loads. Three important considerations have da to with weight: Weight of the Trailer How heavy cana .trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature andhow much your vehicleis used to pull a trailer are all important. And,it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write usat the address listedin your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet. In Canada, write to General Motors of Canada Limited, Customer Assistance Center, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7. Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The gross vehicle weight (GVW)includes the curb weightof the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people whowill be riding in the vehicle. Andif you will tow a trailer, you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index for more infomation about your vehicle’s maximum load capacity. 4-39 A B If you’re using a “dead-weight” hitch, the trailer tongue(A) should weigh 10% of the total loaded trailer weight(B). If you have a “weight-distributing” hitch, the trailer tongue(A) should weigh 12%of the total loaded trailer weight (B). After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper.If they aren’t, you may be able to get them right simplyby moving some items aroundin the trailer. Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the lirnit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the Certification label on the driver’s door lock pillar or see “Tire Loading”in the Index. Then be sure you don’t go over GVW the limit for your vehicle. Hitches It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: If you’ll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 2,000 pounds (900 kg), be sure to use a properly mounted, weight-distributing hitch and sway controlof the proper size. This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you’re driving. NOTlCE: If your vehicle has the bumper delete option, do not bolt any type of hitch to the close-out panel. The close-out panel will not support a hitch. 4-40 You can tow trailers to2,000 pounds (900 kg) with a step bumper hitch, but if your trailer tongue has V-shaped a foot, your bumper could be damaged in sharp turns. Check the distance from front the edge of the foot to the middle of the hitch ball socket.If the distanceis less than 12 inches, take the foot off the trailer tongue. Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the roadif it becomes separatedfrom the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Followthe manufacturer’s recommendationfor attaching safety chains. Always leave just enough slackso you can turn with your rig. And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 pounds (450 kg) loaded, then it needs its own brakes-and they must be adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailerbE---:s so you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly. Your trailer brakes system can tap into vehicle’s hydraulicbrake system except: Don’t tap into your vehicle’s brake system if the trailer’s brake system will use more than0.02 cubic inch( 0 . 3 ~ of ~ )fluid from your vehicle’s master cylinder. If it does, both braking systems won’t work well. You could even lose your brakes. Will the trailer parts take3,000 psi (20 650 P a ) of pressure? If not, the trailer brake system must not be used with your vehicle. If everything checksout this far, then makethe brake fluid tap atthe port on the master cylinder that sends fluid to the rear brakes. Butdon’t use copper tubing for this. If you do, it will bend and finally breakoff. Use steel brake tubing. Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before settingout for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keepin mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly so responsive as your vehicle by is itself. Before you start, checkthe trailer hitch and platform, safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the 4-41 trailer brake controllerby hand to be sure the brakes are working. This lets you check your electricql connection at the same time. During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that theis load secure, and that the lights and any trailer brakes are still working. Following Distance Stay atleast twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking apd sudden turns. Passing You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left,just move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. Making Turns When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance. Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have a different turn signal flasher and extra wiring. The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn lane or change. Properly hooked up,the trailer lights will also flash, telling other drivers you’re to about turn, change lanes or stop. When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash €or turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behindyou are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working. 4-42 Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start dawn a long or steep downgrade.If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the possibilityof engine and transmission overheating. If you have an automatic transmission, you should use “D” when towing a trailer. Operating your vehicle in “D” when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and extend the life of your transmission.Or, if you have a rrianual transmission withfifth gear, it’s better not to use fifth gear, just drive in fourth gear (or,as you need to, a lower gear). Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a Ifhill. something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. Peoplecan be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how do to it: 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’tshift into “P”(Park) yet,or into gear for a manual transmission. 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. When the wheel chocks arein place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorbthe load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake, and then shift into “P” (Park), or“R” (Reverse) for a manual transmission. 5. If you have a four-wheel drive vehicle with a manual transfer case shift lever, be surethe transfer caseis in a drivegear-not in “N” (Neutral). 6. Release the parking brakes, 4-43 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the traileris clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Maintenance When Trailer Towing - Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer.See the Maintenance Schedulefor more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid (don’t overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling system, and brake adjustment. Eachof these is coveredin this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly.If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review these sections beforeyou start your trip. . ? ^-. . “ C Check periodically tosee that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. Trailer Light Wiring See “Trailer Wiring Harness”in the Index. 4-44 I b Power Winches If you wish to use a power wlncnon your vehicle, only use it when your vehicle is stationary or anchored. NOTICE: When operating a power winch on your vehicle always leave the Do not leave an automatic transmission in the neutral position. transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in gear or the transmission may be damaged. Use the regular brakes, set the parking brake or block the wheels to keep your vehiclefrom rolling. 4-45 Notes 4 -4t Problems on the Road Section . Here you’ll find whatto do aboutsome problems that can occur on the road . Hazard Warning Flashers ..................................... 5-2 ...................................... Jump Starting .............................................. Towing Your Vehicle ........................................ Engine Overheating ........................................ If a Tire Goes Flat ......................................... Changing a Flat Tire ....................................... If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ..................... Other Warning Devices 5-1 5-3 5-3 5-8 5-12 5-20 5-20 5-34 Hazard Warning Flashers 1I Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lights will flash on and off. Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on and off.Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. To turn off the flashers, pullout on the collar: on, your turn signals won’t work. When the hazard warning flashers are Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the sideof the road ab.out 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables tostart your vehicle. But please follow the steps below to do it safely. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could resultcostly in damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be coveredby your warranty. Trying tostart yourvehicle by pushing or pulling it could damage yourvehicle, even if you have a manual transmission. And if you have an automatic transmission,won’t it start that way. E I To Jump Start Your Vehicle: 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery wlm a negauve ground system. NOTICE: If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 2. Get the vehicles close enoughso the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want.You wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. You could be injured if the vehicles roll, Set the parking brakefirmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transmission in “P” (Park) or a manual transmission in “ N ’ (Neutral). If you have a four-wheel drive vehicle with a manual transfer case shift lever, be sure the transfer case is not in “ N ’ (Neutral). 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lights that aren’t needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it could save your radio! I NOTICE: I If you leave your radioon, it could be badly damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive(+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery. I 5-4 5. Check that thejumper cables don’t have looseor missing insulation.I€ they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could also be damaged. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should h o w . Positive (+) will go to positive(+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-) or SL metal engine part. Don’t. connect (+) to (-) or you’ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too. 5-5 Battery Dead (+) Good Battery (+) 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. 8. Now connect the black negative(-) cable to the good battery’s negative (-) terminal. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative cabledoesn ’Igo to the dead battery.It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engineof the vehicle with the dead battery. Good Battery (-) Heavy Metal Engine Part 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engineparts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 5-6 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch each otk or anv other metal. Remove Cables In This Order: 2 3 1. HeavyMetal Engine Part 2. Good Battery (-) 3. Good Battery (+) 4. Dead Battery (+) 5-7 Towing Your Vehicle Try to have GM a dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. They can provide the right equipment and know how toit tow without damage. If your vehicle has been changed since it was factory-new by adding things like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these things could be damaged during towing. Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers. When you call, tell the towing service: That your vehicle has rear-wheel drive, or that it has the four-wheel drive option. 0 The make, model, and yearof your vehicle. Whether you can move the shift lever for the transmission and shiftthe transfer case, if you have one. If there was an accident, what was damaged. 5-8 When your vehicleis being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service.Do not use the vehicle’s steering column lock for this. The transmissi,on (either automatic or manual) should be in “ N ’ (Neutral) andthe transfer case (eithermanual shift or electronic shift), if you have one, should be in 2 HI. The paking brake shouldbe released. 5-9 Towing From fhe Front NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or front bumper system will be damaged. Use wheellift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrierequipment. Use safety chainsand wheel straps. If your vehicle has thefour-wheel drive option, adolly MUST be used under the rearwheels when towing from the front. 5-19 Towing From the Rear NOTICE: Do not tow withsling-type equipment or rear bumper system will be damaged. Use wheellift or car-carrier equipment. : . .A. : i . . Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier equipment. Use safety chainsand wheel straps. If your vehicle has the four-wheel drive option, a dolly MUST be usedunder the frontwheels when towing fromthe rear. Don’t have your vehicle towed on the rear wheels, unless you have to. If the vehicle must be towed on the rear wheels, don’t go more35than mph (56 km/h) or farther than 50 miles (80 km)or your transmission will be damaged. If these limits mustbe exceeded, then the rear drive wheels have to be supported on a dolly. 5-11 Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. If Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving no with coolant, your vehicle cdhbe badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. /f No Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine If you get the overheat warning butsee or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: 0 Climb a long hill ona hot day. 0 Stop after high speed driving. 0 Idle for long periods in traffic. 0 Tow a trailer. If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try thisfor a minute or so: 1. If you have an air conditioner, turn it off. 2. Turn on your heater tofull hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. If you’re in a traffic jam, shift to “N” (Neutral). If you no longer havethe overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slowerfor about ten minutes.If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can drive normally. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away. If there’s still no signof steam, push the accelerator until the engine speed is about twiceas fast as normal idle speed. Bring the engine speed back to normal idle speed after two or three minutes. Now see if the warning stops. But then,if you still have the warning, TURNOFF THE ENGINE AND GET EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE untilit cools down. You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away. When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: A. Coolant recovery tank B. Radiator pressure cap C . Engine fan If the coolantinside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. 5-13 The coolant level should be at or aboveADD the mark. If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, waterorpump somewhere else in the cooling system. I NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty. If there seems to beno leak, start the engine again. See if the fan speed increases when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down. If it doesn’t, your vehicle needs service. Turn off the engine. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at or above the ADD mark, add a50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreezeat the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine Coolant” in the Indexfor more information aboutthe proper coolant mix.) I NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeqe and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant. When the coolantin the coolant recovery tank is at or above the ADD mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you canYou try. can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling systemis cool before you do it. 5-15 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops. (Don’t press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.A hiss means thereis still some pressure left. 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turnit. Remove the pressure cap. 3. Fill the radiator with the proper mix, up to the base of the filler neck. 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to theADD mark. 5 . h t the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leavethe radiator pressure cap off. 7. By this time thecoolant level inside thefiller neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reachesthe base of the filler neck. 8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow outof the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on pressure cap line up like this. P ' Engine Fan Noise This vehicle has a clutchedengine cooling fan. Whenthe clutch is engaged, the fan spinsfaster to provide more airto cool the engine. In most every day driving conditions the clutchis not engaged. This improves fuel economy and reducesfan noise. Under heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing and/or high outside temperatures, thefan speed increases whenthe clutch engages. So you may hear an increase in fan noise. This is normal and should not be mistaken as the transmission slippingor making extra shifts. It is merely the cooling system functioning properly. The fan will slow down when additional coolingis not required and the clutch disengages. You may also hear this fan noise when youstart the engine. It will go away as thefan clutch disengages. 5-19 If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusualfor a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” are here a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firrnly. Steer to maintain lane position, then gently brake to a stop well outof the traffic lane. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you’d use in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. Itbemay very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop, well off the road if possible. If a tire goesflat, the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change aflat tire safely. Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goesflat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard waming flashers. 5-20 Flat Tire L Blocked Tire The following steps will tell you how to usejack the and change a tire. Jack Storage Your jack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks are stored behind front the seats, either onthe center wall (extended cab) or along the right wall (regular cab). To remove yourjack cover, if you have one, turn the plastic wing nut to theleft until you can pullit out. Remove thejack cover. To remove the wheel blocks, jack and wheel wrench, turn the wing nut to the left. Pull the wheel blocks,jack and wheel wrench off. 5-21 7 Jacking Equipment Storage 1. Wheel Wrench 2. Bracket 3. Jacking InstructionsTag (Roll andplace tag behind the bracket after the toolsare installed) 4. Bolt Location (Standard) 5. Bolt Location (ZR2) 6. Wheel Blocks 7. Nut 8. Rubber Band 9. Jack Position (ZR2) 10. Jack Position (Standard) Jacking Storage Cover 1. Hub Cap Removal Tool 2. Cover (Extended Cab) 3. Cover (Standard Cab) 4. Hub Cap Removal Tool 5. Bolt oval tool if provided. NOTE: Restore cover and hub cap rem Spare Tire Your spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle. 5-23 Underbody Carrier NOTICE: Never remove or restow a tirefrom/to a stowage position under the vehicle whilethe vehicle is supported by a jack.Always tighten the tirefully against the undersideof the vehicle when restowing. I 5 Underbody Spare Tire Mounting 1. WheelWrench 2. Hoist Assembly 3. Retainer 4. Spring 5. Tire 6. Valve Stem (Pointed Down) NOTICE: To help avoid vehicle damage, do not drivevehicle before cable is restored. 5-24 I To Remove the Spare Tire Insert the chisel end of the wheel wrench,on an angle, into the hole in the rear bumper. Be sure the chisel end of the wheel wrench connects into the hoist shaft. Turn the wheel wrench to theleft to lower the spare tire. Keep turning the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. When thetire has been completely lowered, tilt the retainer at the endof the cable and pullit through the wheel opening. Pull thetire out from under the vehicle. 5-25 Changing the Tire Start with thejack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks. Rotate thejackhandle to the right. That will raise the jack lift head a little. Before you start, block the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. Then put your spare tire near theflat tire. 5-26 Hub Caps And Wheel Nut Caps e You will have to takeoff hub capsor wheel nut caps to reach your wheel nuts. If you have individual wheel nut caps that cover each nut, they must be removed in order to get the wheel nuts. Use the socket end of the wheel wrench to remove the wheel nut caps. Your wheel nut caps may attach your hub cap to the wheel. Remove these wheel nut caps and retaining ring (if so equipped) before you take off the hub cap. If you havejust an aluminumor plastic molded hubcap, pry it off with the chisel endof your wheel wrench. Some of the molded plastic hub caps have imitation wheel nuts molded into them. The wheel wrench won’t fit these imitation nuts, so don’t try to remove them with the socket endof the wheel wrench. 5-27 - Some jack storage covers are equipped with a hub cap removal tool. Position hub cap removal tool in notch. Remove the hub cap. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts.Don’t remove them yet. 5-28 Jack Locations Position the jack under the vehicle. A. Front Frame Hole B. Rear Frame Hole (ZR2) C . Spring Hanger Hole (Standard Pick-ups) Your vehicle has a hole in the frame near each front wheel, anda hole in the spring hanger near each rear wheel for the jack. Fit the jack into the hole nearest the flat tire. I NOTICE: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicleor may anow the vehicle to fall off the jack. Be sure tofit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle. 5 -29 Raise the vehicleby rotating the jackhandle to the right. Raisethe vehicle far enough off the ground so thereis enough roomfor the spare tire tofit. 5-30 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface. €'ut on the spare tire. 5 -31 Put the nuts on by hand. Make sure the cone-shaped end is toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. If a nut can’t be turned by hand, use the wheel wrench and see your dealer as soon as possible. .. Lower the vehicle by rotating the jackhandle tothe left. Lower thejack completely. L 5-32 k. Tightening Wheel Tightening Nut Sequence Use the wrench to tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence as shown. Remove the wheel blocks. Storing 'The Tire in The Underbody Carrier Put the tireon the ground at the rearof the vehicle, with the valve stem pointed down andto the rear. Pull the retaining bar through the wheel. NOTE: With ZR2 option, spring and retainer must be separated to insert through wheel opening. Put the chisel end of the wheel wrench, on an angle, through the hole in the rear bumper andinto the hoist shaft. Turnthe wheel wrench right until the tire is raised against the underside of the vehicle. You will hear two"clicks" when the tire is secure, but pull on tire the to make sure. 5-33 Storing The Jacking Equipment Return thejack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks to the proper location behind the seat. Secure the items and replace the jack cover. NOTICE: Don’t use the existing hoist to storea tire with an aluminum wheel or itcould damage thewheel. Secure the tire in the pickup bed. If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What youdon’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels. The methodknown as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, butyou must use caution. NOTICE: Spinning yourwheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin thewheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, you can destroy your transmission. 5-34 Rocking your vehicle to get it out: First, turn your steering wheelleft and right. That will clearthe area around your front wheels. Then shift back and forth between “R’ (Reverse) and a forward gear (or with a manual transmission, between First or Second gear and Reverse), spinning the wheels little as as possible. Releasethe accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightlytheonaccelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear. If that doesn’t get you out after a few .tries, you may need to be towed out. Or, you can use your recovery hooks,if your vehicle has them.If you do need to be towed out, see “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index. Using the Recovery Hooks If you ever get stuckin sand, mud,ice or snow, your vehicle may be equipped with recovery hooks.The recovery hooks are provided at the front of your vehicle.You may need to use them you’re if stuck off-road and need to be pulled to some place where you can continue driving. 5-35 I NOTICE: I Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty. 5 -.3 6 Service & Appearance Care Section I Here you willfind information about the care of your vehicle. This part begins with service and fuel information. and then it shows how to check . There is also technical information important fluid and lubricant levels about your vehicle. anda section devoted to its appearance care . Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 6-6 Checking Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engineoil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Aircleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15 Manual Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18 Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 RearAxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 TransferCase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 FrontAxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22 Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23 Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26 Windshield Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28 Brake Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29 Replacing Brake System Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32 Vehiclestorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32 6-33 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Maintenance Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-39 LoadingYourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51 Appearancecare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-59 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-68 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-70 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-70 Capacities and Specifications Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-73 6-1 Service Your GM dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy it. with We hope you’ll go to your dealerfor all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of~thesernarks: Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do someof your own service work, you’ll want to get the proper GM Service Manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see “Service Publications” in the Index. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform. See “Maintenance Record” in the Index. 6-2 6-3 Gasolines for Cleaner Air Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system. That helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly. It’s good for your vehicle, and you’ll be doing your for partcleaner air. Many gasolines are now blended with oxygenates. General Motc recommends that youuse gasolines with these blending niaterials, sucn as MTBE and ethanol. By doingso, you can help clean the air, especially in those parts ofthe country that have high carbon monoxide levels. In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines. These gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions. General Motors recommends that you use reformulated gasoline. By doing so, you can help clean the air, especially in those parts of the country that have high ozone levels. You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain deposit control additives and oxygenates, and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions. Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on drivingin another country outside theU.S. or Canada, unleaded fuel may be hard tofind. Do not use leaded gasoline. If you use even one tankful, your emission controls won’t work well at all. or With continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust system can corrode, and your engineoil can deteriorate quickly.Your vehicle’s oxygen sensor will be damaged. Allof that means costly repairs that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you’ll be driving. You can also writeus at the following address for advice. Just tell us where. you’re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation North American Export Sales (NAES) 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 6-4 Filling Your Tank The fuel cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle. While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door. To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left. 6-5 Be carefulnot to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle” in the Index. When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until you heara clicking noise. NOTICE: If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type,it may not fitor have proper venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged. Checking Things Under fhe Hood , ~ 6-6 Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the handleinside the vehicle on the lower left side of the instrument panel. Then go tothe front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. Lift the hood, release the hood propfrom its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. You will have an underhood light that comes on when you lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sureall the filler caps are on properly. Thenlift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood Prop. 6-7 Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop toits retainer. Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly. 6-8 Engine Oil It’s a goodidea to check your engine oil every time youfuel. get In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warmand the vehicle must be on level ground. Turn off the engine and give theoil a few rninutes todrain back into theoil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. To Check Engine Oil Pull outthe dipstick and cleanit with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip lower. When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add someoil. But you must usethe right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications”in the Index. 6-9 I Don’t NOTICE: add too much oil. If your engine hasso much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick allthe way back in when you’re through. What Kind of Oil to Use Beginning midyear1993, oils of the proper qualityfor your vehicle will be identified with this new “starburst” symbol. The “starburst” symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American PetroleumInstitute (API), andis perferred for use in your gasoline engine. You should look for this on the frontof the oil container, and use only oils that display thisnew symbol. 6-10 You should also use me proper viscosity oil for your vehicle,as shown in the following chart: RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE €XPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. LOOK FOR ONE OF THESE LABELS HOT WEATHER -C / F \ +loo - -- + 3 8 +80 - - - + 27 +60 - -- + 1 6 +40 - -- + 4 +20 - -- - 7 O-- - -18 SA! 1OW-30 SAE SW-30 PREFERRED 1 COLD WEATHER IF NEITHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SAE 1OW-30 GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE, SAE 30 GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 40 DEGRfES F (4 DEGREES C). DO NOT USE SAE 1OW-40, SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED As shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 1OW-30 if it's going to be0°F (-18 "C)or above. These numbers onan oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.Do not use other viscosityoils, such as SAE 1OW-40 or S A E 20W-50. 6-11 If you cannot find oils with the new “starburst” symbol on the front of the container, you should lookfor and use oils containing the following three things: SHor SG “SH orSG” must be onthe oil container,either by itself or combined with other quality designations, such as “SWCD,” “SH, SG, CD,” “SG/CD,”etc. These letters show American Petroleum Institute (API) levels of quality. 0 SAE 5W-30 Energy Conserving I1 Oils with these words on the container will help you save fuel. These three things are usually included in a doughnut shaped logo (symbol) on most containers.If you cannot find oils with the “starburst” symbol, you should look for oils with the doughnut shaped symbol, containing the three things noted above. NOTICE: If you use oils that do not have either the “starburst” symbol or an API SH or SG designation, you can cause engine damage not covered by your warranty. GM Goodwrench@ oil (in Canada, GM Engine Oil) meets all the requirements for your vehicle. 6- 12 1 Engine Oil Additives Don’t addanything to your oil. Your GM dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is true for you: Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km). 0 It’s below freezing outside and most trips areless than 10 miles (16 km). The engine is at low speed most of the time (as in door-to-door delivery, or in stop-and-go traffic). You tow a trailer often. Most trips are through dusty places. 0 The vehicle is frequently operated off-road. If any one of these is truefor your vehicle, then you need to change your oil andfilter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months - whichever comes first. If none of them is true, change the oil every 7,500 miles (12 500 km)or 12 months - whichever comesfirst. Change thefilter at the first oil change and at every other oil change after that. Four-wheel Drive Remote Oil Filter If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you will have a remote oil filter located under the radiator support. There is a special access door the in vehicle body skirt shield. Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) An engine coolant heater can be a big help if you have to parkoutside in very cold weather,0 “F (-1 8 O C) or colder.If your vehicle has this option, see “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index. What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engineoil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your skinfor very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing wed engine oil. (See the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposalof oil products.) 6-13 Used oil canDe a real threat to the environment. If you change your own oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever disposeof oil by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodiesof water. Instead, recycleit by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, a service stationa local or recycling center for help. Air Cleaner To remove the round air cleaner filter for the 4.3L (VIN2) engine, turn the wing nuts to the left. Remove the cover and change the filter. Care should be taken during reassembly to ensure that the cover is on straight theand wingnuts properly tightened. To remove the squareair cleaner filterfor the 2.2L (VnV.4) and the4.3L (VIN W) engines, open both clamps and push the rear of the air cleaner back toward the rearof the engine compartment to change the filter. While reassembling theair cleaner assembly, ensure thatthe air cleaner cover tabsare fully insertedinto the slotsin the air cleaner housing and the PCV air tube is properly seatedin the left hand valve cover. the Refer tothe Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace air filter. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”in the Index. NOTICE: If’the air cleaneris off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine will damage fire. And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which it. Always have theair cleaner in place when you’re driving. Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change yourfluid. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”in the Index. How to Check Because this operation can be little a difficult, you may choose to have this done at a GM dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get afalse reading onthe dipstick. 6-15 I I NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system, starting aBe fire. sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid. Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above90°F (32°C). At high speedfor quite a while. In heavy traffic- especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F (82°Cto 93°C). To check transmissionfluidhot: Get the vehicle warmed upby driving about 15 miles (24km)when outside temperatures are above50°F (10OC). If it's colder than 50°F (10"C), drive the vehicle in "D" (3rd Gear) until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for ten minutes. Then follow the hot check procedures. Tu check transmissionfluid cold: A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sittingfor eight hours or more with the engine off and is used only a as reference. Let the engine run idle at for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50°F (10OC) or more.If it's colder than50°F (lO"C), you may haveto idle the engine longer. Should the fluid level be low during a cold check, you must perform a hot check before adding fluid. This will give you a more accurate readingof the fluid level. To check the fluid hot or cold Park your vehicle on a level place. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in "P'(Park). With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausingfor about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shiftlever in "P' (Park). Let the engine run at idle for three minutes or more. . - .*. 6- 16 I 3. Check both sidesof the dipstick, and read the lowerlevel. The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a cold checkor in the HOT area or cross-hatched area for a hot check. 6-17 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place. How to Add Fluid Refer tothe Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”in the Index. If the fluid level is low, add only enoughof the proper fluid to bring the level up to the COLD areafor a cold check or the HOT area for a hot check. It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than a Don’t pint. overfill. We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-I11 or DEXRON@-IIE, because fluids with that label are made especially for your automatic transmission. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON@-I11 or DEXR0N’-IIE is not coveredby your new vehicle warranty. 0 After adding fluid, recheckthe fluid levelas described under “How to Check.” 0 When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place. Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is changed. However, the fluid in your manual transmission doesn’t require changing. How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, youmay choose to have this done at a GM dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get afalse reading. 6-18 NOTICE: Too much or toolittle fluidc m damage your transmission.Too much can mean that some the’fluid of could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust systm, starting a fire. Be sure to get an accurate readingif you check your transmission fluid. Check thefluid level only ‘whenyour engine is off, the vehicleis parked on a level placeand the transmissionis cool enoughfor you to rest your fingers on the transmission case. Then, follow these steps: 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom of the filler plug hole. 3. If the fluid level is good, installthe plug and be sureit is fully seated.If the fluid level is low, add more fluidas described in the next steps. How to Add Fluid Here’s how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Add fluid’atthe filler plug hole. Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the bottomof the filler plug hole. 3. Install the filler plug. Be surethe plug is fully seated. Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutchin your vehicle is self-adjusting. A slight amount of play (1/4 inch to 1/2 inch) in the pedal is normal. When to Check and Whatto Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the fluid level in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and what to add. See “Owner Checks and Services” and “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. How to check The proper fluid should be added if the level does not reach the bottom of the diaphragm when it’s in place in the reservoir. Seeinstructions the on the reservoir cap. Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to changeit. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. 6-20 I i How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottomof the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raisethe level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”in the Index. Four- Wheel Drive Most lubricant checksin this section also apply to four-wheel-drive vehicles. However, they have two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See “Periodic Maintenance Inspections” inthe Index. 6-21 How to Check Lubricant If the levelis below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. The arrow on the left shows the drain plug location. The arrow on the right shows the filler plug location. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to changeit. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. How to Check Lubricant If the levelis below the bottomof the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. 6-22 I If the differential is at operating temperature (w,arm), add enough lubricant to raisethe level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. If the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the filler plug hole. What to use Refer tothe Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”in the Index. Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant itwhen is low.If you have a problem with engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index. The proper coolantfor your vehicle will: Give freezing protection down to -20 “F (-29” C), or -34°F (-37 “C) in Canada andfor vehicles with the cold climate option. e Give boiling protection upto 258°F (125°C). Protect against rust and corrosion. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. What to Use Use a mi,xture of one-halfclean water (preferably distilled) andone-half antifreeze that meets “GM Specification 603%” or “GM Specification 6043-M ”for the 2.2L (LN2) Code 4 engine, which won’t damage aluminum parts. You can also usea recycled coolant conforming to “GM Specification 603%” or “GM Specification6043-M ”for the 2.2L (LN2) Code 4 engine with a complete coolant flush and refill. If you use this mixture, you don’t needto add anything else. 6-23 I NOTICE: If you use an improper coolantmix, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged.The repaircost wouldn’t be coveredby mix can freeze and crack your warranty.Too much water in the the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Some conditions, such as air trapped in the cooling system, can affect the cold coolant level in the radiator. Check the coolant level when the isengine and foilow the steps under “Adding Coolant” for the proper way to add coolant. If you have to add coolant more than four times a year,your havedealer check your cooling system. I NOTICE: If you use the propercoolant, you don’t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system. These can be harmful. Adding Coolant To Check Coolant When your engineis cold, the coolant level should be at “ADD,” or a little higher. When your engineis warm, the level should be up “FULL to HOT,” or alittle higher. To Add Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the coolant recovery tank. I 6-24 Add coolant mix at the recoverytank, but be careful not to spill it. Radiator Pressure Cap I NOTICE: Your radiator capis a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. When you replace your radiator pressure cap, aGM cap is recommended. See “Service Replacement Part and Filter Recommendations” in the Index. 6-25 Thermostat Engine coolant temperatureis controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reachesa preset temperature. When you replace your thermostat, an AC@thermostat is recommended. Power Steering Fluid NOTICE: Always turn the engine off before checking or adding power steering fluid. The power steering cap is close to the fan and other moving parts. 6-26 Then remove thecap again and lookat the fluid level on the dipstick. A 0 When the engine compartment is hot, the level should be at the“HOT” mark. When the engine compartment is cool, the level should be at the “FULL COLD” mark. What to Add Refer tothe Maintenance Schedule to determine what kindof fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”in the Index. NOTICE: When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change, always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. 6-27 Windshield Washer Fluid To Add I Open the cap labeled “WASHER FLUID ONLY.” Add washer fluid until the bottle is full. NOTICE: 0 0 When using concentrated washer fluid,follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause thesolution to freeze and damage your washer fluid of the washersystem, AIso, water tank and other parts doesn’t clean as well as washerfluid. Fill your washer fluid tankonly 3/4 full when it’s very cold. This allows for expansion, which could damage the tank if it is completely full. Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer. It can damage your washer system and paint. Fluid Leak Check After the vehicle has been parked for a while, inspect the surface under the vehicle for water, oil, fuel or other fluids. Water dripping from air the conditioning system afterit has been usedis normal. If you notice fuel leaks or fumes, the causes should be found and corrected at once. 6-28 Brakes Brake Master Cylnder Your brake master cylinder is here. It is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid. your master cylinder There are only two reasons why the brake fluid in level might go down,The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are in, put the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system.If it is, you should have your brake system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all. So, it isn’t a goodidea to “top off’ your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak.If you addfluid when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add (or remove) brakefluid, as necessary, only when workis done on the brake hydraulic system. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check your brake fluid. See “Periodic Maintenance Inspections” in the Index. 6-29 To Check Brake Fluid I You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap.Just look at the windows on the brakefluid reservoir. The fluid levels should be above ‘“IN.’’ If they aren’t, have your brake system checkedto see if there is a leak. After work is doneon the brake hydraulic system, make sure the levels are above “MIN” and below the topof each window. What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid- such as Delco Supreme (GM Part No.1052535). Use new brake fluidfrom a sealed container only, and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap before removing it. I I @ NOTICE: Don’t let someone put in the wrong kindof fluid. For example, just afew drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brakesystem candamage brakesystem parts so badly that they’ll have to be replaced. : Brake fluid can damage paint,so be careful not to spill brake fluid on yourvehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately. See “Appearance Care” in the Index. 6-30 Brake Wear Your vehicle hasfront disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come andgo or be heardall the time your vehicle is moving (except when you -arepushing on the brake pedal firmly). I NOTICE: I Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes arefirst applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, butif you ever heara rear brake rabbing noise, have therear brake linings inspected.Also, the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the itretires removed for rotation or changing. When you have the front brakes replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, if or there is a rapid increasein pedal travel. This could be a signof brake trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time youmake a brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear. If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them by backing upfirmly and applying the brakes a few times. 6-31 Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Vehicles we design and test havetopquality GM brake partsin them, as your vehicle does whenit is new. When you replace parts of your braking system-for example, when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones putinbe sureyou get new genuine GM replacement parts.If you don’t, your brakes may no longer work properly. For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes can change, for the worse. The braking performance you’ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts the in wrong replacement brake parts. Battery Every new vehicle has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You never have to add water toone of these. When it’s timefor a new battery,we recommend a Delco Freedom’ battery. Get one that has the catalog number shown on the original battery’s label. Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, takeoff the black, negative(-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods. For more information, contact your dealer’s service department, or write: Adistra Corporation 171 Hamilton Street Plymouth, MI 48 170 In Canada, write: General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Services Department Oshawa, Ontario L1J 5Z6 Canada 6-32 ! Fluid Leak Check After thevehcle has been parkedfor awhile, inspect the surface under the vehicle for water, oil, fuel OX other fluids. Water drippingfrom the air conditioning system afterit has been usedis normal. If you noticefuel leaks or fumes, the causes should be found and corrected at once. Bulb Replacement Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lights are off and the engine isn’t running. Halogen Bulbs NOTICE: Composite Headlights 1. Open the hood. 2. Removethe screws at the top of the radiator support. 3. Pull the headlight lens assembly out. 4. Unplug the electrical connector. 1 6-34 5. Turn thebulbto 6 . Put the new bulb into the headlight lens assembly and turnit to the right until it is tight. 7. Plug in the electrical connector. 8. Put the headlight lens assembly back into the vehicle. Install and tighten the screws. Sealed Beam Headlights 1. Remove the screws fromthe headlight retainer. 2. Pull the headlight out and remove the retainer. 3. Unplugand remove the headlight. 4. Plug in the new headlight and putit in place. 5. Put the retainer on the headlight and install and tighten the screws. 6-35 Front ParklTurn Signal Lights (Composite and Sealed Beam) If you have fog lamps, the fog lamp bracket must be removed before you can replace the front park/turn signal lights. 1. Reach under the bumper and behind the parking/turn signal light assembly. _. Turn the socket to the left and pull it out. 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 4. Push the new bulb into the socket. 5. Put the socket back into the parking/turn signal light assembly and turn it to the right untilit locks in place. 6-36 Rear Lights 1. Open the tailgate. 2. Remove the light assembly screws near the tailgate latch and pullout the light assembly. 3. Pull the light assembly away from the pickup side panel. 4. Turn the socket to the left to remove it. Push the tab in while you turn the socket. 5. Pull the bulb out. 6. Push the new bulb into the socket. 7. Put the socket into the light assemblyand turn the socket to the right until it locks in place. 8. Replace thelight assembly. Install and tighten the screws. 9. Close the tailgate. 6-37 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) 1. Remove the CHMSL lens retaining screws. 2. Remove the CHMSL lens. . , . . .i . . . . .. . I 3. Removethe CHMSL bulb. 4. Install the new CHMSL bulb. 5. Replace the CHMSL lens. Install and tighten the screws. 6-38 Other Maintenance Items Front Suspension and Steering Linkage Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinehow often to lubricate the fittings and what typeof lubricant to use. Front Wheel Bearings (Two-Wheel Drive) If your vehicleis two-wheel drive, it has wheel bearings that must be cleaned and repacked. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often this be must done. Single Belt Accessory Drive Your new vehicle uses a serpentine belt that is lighter, and more durable thansystc .s with several belts. The belt runs over or around the pulleys on the engine. A tensioner is used to keep the belt tight at all times. The tensioner also makes replacing the belt easierif you need to replace the belt, be sure to get the correct replacement belt. Your dealership or parts supplier can help you with this. The Accessory Drive Belt Routing label on your vehicle will show you how to routethe belt your vehicle uses. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement NOTICE: Use care when removing or installing a blade assembly. Accidental bumping can cause the arm to fall back and strike the windshield. 6-39 To Remove the Old Wiper Blade: * Lift the wiperarm until it locksinto a vertical position. 1. Blade Assembly 2. Arm Assembly 3. Locking Tab 4. Blade Pivot 5. Hook Slot 6 . Arm Hook Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab. Pull down on the blade assembly to releaseit from the wiperarm hook. Kemove the insert from the blade assembly. The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by bottom claws of the blade assembly. At the notched end, pull the insert from the blade assembly. t 6-40 . L . .. -: To Install the New wlper Blade: 0 Slide the insert (notched endlast) into the blade clawsat end “A”. Plastic caps will beforced off as the insertis fully inserted. 1. End ”A” 2. End ”B” 3. Retaining Caps 4. Notch -6-41 Be sure that the notches are locked by the bottom claws. Make sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slots. 2 1. Claw in Notch 2. Correct Installation 3. Incorrect Installation Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook. Pull up until the pivot locking tab locksin the hook slot. Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly onto the windshield. Air Conditioning Every now and then have your dealership check your air conditioning system to be sureit has not lost any cooling ability. If you think the system is not working properly, have your dealership check it out as soon as possible. The air conditioning will not work when the temperature is(4°C). - v 40°F Lubrication Accelerator Control System Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often the accelerator linkage pivot points must be lubricated and what type of lubricant touse. Accelerator cables and cruise control cables should not be lubricated. Any cables thatare worn or are hard to pull should be replaced. When cleaning the engine compartment with water or steam, avoid directing the flow onto the throttle linkage in a manner that would cause moisture to enter the cables. Hood Latches and Hood Hinge Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how to lubricate the hood latch and hoodhinge assembly. Propeller Shaft Slip Splines/Universal Joints Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often theslip and universal joints must be lubricated and what type of lubricant to use. Body Normal use of your vehicle will cause metalto metal wear at some points on the cab and body if they are not lubricated. For exposed surfaces, such as door checks, door lock bolts, lock striker plates, dovetail bumper wedges, etc., a thin film of engine oil should be applied. Where oil holes are provided in the body cab, or a dripless oil can be used. The seat adjusters and seat track should be lubricated with chassis grease. Door weatherstrips and rubber hood bumpers should be wiped clean with a wet cloth and lightly coated with a rubber lubricant. Never use too muchof any lubricant and be sure to wipe up any extra lubricant when you are finished. Window regulators and controls areinside the doors. They are lubricated with along lasting grease.If lubrication is required your dealer should perform this service. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how oftenlubricate to these items and what type of lubricant to use. Lock Cylinders To be sure your locks operate properly, they must be lubricated. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to lubricate them and what typeof lubricant to use. You should not use penetrating oils because they could wash the outfactory installed lubricant and cause the lock to bind. De-icers which contain alcohol couldalso wash away the lubricant,so be sure to lubricate thelock after using a de-icerof this type. Tailgate Handle The tailgate handle pivot points on your vehicle should be lubricated to keep the handle working smoothly. Refer tothe Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to lubricate them and what typeof lubricant to use. Exhaust System To help prevent damage to your exhaust system, do not continue to drive your vehicle if you notice: Engine misfiring Loss of performance Other unusual operating conditions Have your engine and exhaust system serviced regularly. Three- Way Catalytic Converter Your vehicle's three-way catalytic converteris designed to reduce the pollutants in your vehicle's exhaust. Use only unleaded fuel in your vehicle. If you use leadedfuel, you could damage your three-way catalytic converter and other engine components. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON ) This light on your instrument panel lets you know when your emission system needs service. The light will come on briefly when you start your engine tolet you know that the systemis working. If it does not come on when you start your engine, or itifcomes on and stays on while you're driving, your system may need service. Your vehicle should still be driveable, butyou should have your system serviced right away. 6-44 Engine Control Module System This system has an oxygen (02) sensor that helps keep your engine’s air-fuel mixture at a proper level. Use only unleaded fuel in your vehicle.If you use leaded fuel, you could damage your oxygen (02) sensor and affect your vehicle’s emissions. Loading Your Vehicle The CertificatiodTire label is found on the driver’s door lock pillar. The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain thegross weight capacityof your vehicle. Thisis called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includesthe weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. The CertificatiodTire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actualloads on yourfront and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weighyour vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sidesof the centerline. Never exceedthe GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either thefront or rear axle. And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spreadit out. 6-45 Using heavier suspension componentsto get added durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your dealer to help you your loadvehicle the rightway. I NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parrs QF components thatfail because of overloading. If you put things insideyour vehicle - like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else - they will go asfast as the vehicle goes.If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going. Payload The iyload Capacity is shown on the Certificatioflire label. This is the maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry. Be sure to include the weight of the peopleinside as part of your load.If you added any accessories or equipment after your vehicle left the factory, remember to subtract the weightof these things from the payload. Your dealer can help you with this. Trailering Package If your vehicle comes with the Trailenng Package, mereis also a load rating which includesthe weight of the vehicle and the trailerit tows. This rating is called the Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). When you weigh your trailer, besure to include the weightof everything you put in it. And, rememberto figure the weight of the peopleinside as part of your load. Your dealer can helpyou determine yourGCWR. Add-on Equipment When you carry removable items, you may need to put a limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle. Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you buy andinstall the new equipment. NOTICE: Your warranty doesn’t cover parrs or components that fail because of overloading. Truck-Camper Loading Information Open your glove box and look for this label: if your vehicle can carrya slide-in camper, how This label will tell you much of a loadyour vehicle can carry, and how to spread out your load the right way. Also, it will help you match the right slide-in camper to your vehicle. When you carrya slide-in camper, the total cargo loadof your vehicle is the weight of the camper,plus everything else added to the camper afterit left the factory; everything in the camper; and all the people inside. The Cargo Weight Rating (CWR) is the maximum weight of the load your vehicle can carry. It doesn’t include the weight of the people inside. But, vou can figure about150 pounds for each seat. I ne total cargo load must not be more than your vehicle’s CWR. Truck Loading Information 1. Recommended location for cargo centerof gravity for cargo weight rating. Refer to Truck Camper Loading Information labelin the glovebox for “A”and “B” dimensions. Use rear edge of load floor for measurement purposes Example of Proper Truck and Camper Match 1. Camper center of gravity 2. Recommended centerof gravity location zone The camper’.s centerof gravity should fall within the center of gravity zone for your vehicle’s cargoload. You must weigh any accessories, trailer hitches or other equipment you add to your vehicle. Then, subtract this extra weight from the CWR. This extra weight may shorten the center of gravity zone for your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. If your slide-in camper andits load weighless than the CWR, the center of gravity zonefor your vehicle may be larger. Your dealer can helpyou make a good vehicle-camper match. He’ll also help you determine your CWR. After you’ve loaded your vehicle and camper, drive to a weigh station and weigh on thefront and rear wheels separately. This will tell you the loads on your axles.The loads onthe front and rear axles shouldn’t be more than either of the GAWRs. The total of the axle loads should not be more than the GVWR. Open your driver’s door and look at the door lock pillar for the CertificationD‘ire label to find out your GAWR and GVWR. ve gone over ; Jr weight ratings, move or take out some things until all the weights fall below the ratings. Of course, you should always tie down any loose items when you load your vehicle or camper. 11 you When you install and load your slide-in camper, check the manufacturer’s instructions. If you want more information on curb weights, cargo weights, cargo weight rating and the correct center of gravity zone for your vehicle, your dealer can help you. Just ask for a copyof “Consumer Information, TruckCamper Loading.” Trailer Recommendations You must subtract your hitch loads from the CWR for your vehicle. Weigh your vehicle with your trailer attached, so that you won’t go over the GVWR or the GAWR. You’ll get the best performance if you spread out the weight of your load the right way, and if youchoose the correct hitch and trailer brakes. For more information,see “Trailer Towing’’ in the Index. Pickup Conversion To Chassis Cab General Motors is aware that some vehicle owners may consider having the pickup box removed and a commercial or recreational body installed. However, we recommend that conversions of this type not be done to this pickup. Owners shouldbe aware that, as manufactured, there are differences between a chassis cab and a pickup with the box removed which may affect vehicle safety. For further information, contactthe GM Zone Office for your area. (See the “Warranty and Owner Assistance” booklet for Zone Office.) 6 --50 Tires We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new vehicle.If your spare tireis a different brand than your road tires, you will have a tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers. 6-51 Inflation - Tire Pressure The CertificatiodTire label which is on the driver’s door lock pillar, shows the correct inflation pressuresfor your tires, when they’re cold. ‘‘C01d’~ means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than a mile. NOTICE: Don’t let anyonetell you that underinflationor overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have enough air (underinflation) you can get: 0 Too much flexing 0 Too much heat 0 Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy. If your tires havetoo much air (overinflation), you can get: Unusual wear 0 Bad handling Rough ride 0 Needless damage from roadhazards. When to Check Check your spare tire. ..’ :s once a month or more. Also, check the tire pressureof the How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. Simply looking at the tires willnot tell you the pressure, especially if you have radial tires - which may look properly inflated even if they’re underinflated. If your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back on. They help prevent leaks by keeping outdirt and moisture. Special Tire Inflation If you have 31xlOSOR15LT/C tireson your vehicle, and: - You’ll be drivingfor very long at speedsof 66 mph (105km/h) to 75 mph (120 km/h) where legal, inflate tires to 10 psi (70 Wa) more than therecornended cold inflation pressures. - You’ll be drivingfor very long at speedsof 76 mph (120 km/h) to 85 mph (135 km/h) where legal, cold inflation pressures should be increased by 10 psi (70 Wa) and you must also reduce axle load capacity by 10%.Do not drive over85 mph (135km/h) even when it’s legal. Inflation pressures should never exceed 10 psi (70 P a ) above the inflation specifiedfor the maximum loadof the tire. lire Inspection and Rotation To make your tireslast longer, have them inspected and rotated at the mileages recommended in the Maintenance Schedule. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. Use this rotation pattern. The four wheel rotation isfor aluminum wheels only. Thefive wheel rotation is for steel wheels only. If your vehicle has front tires with different load ratings or tread designs (such as all season vs. ordoff road) than the rear tires, don’t rotate your tires front to rear. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressure as shown onthe CertificatiodTire label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the Index. 6-54 When lt’s Time forNew Tires a One way to tell when it’s timefor new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tireif 0 0 You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire. You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber. The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. The tire has a bump, bulge or split. The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or locationof the damage. Buying New Tires To find out what kmd andsize of tires you need, look at the Certificatioflire label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification( P C Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number. That way, your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread design, the TPC number will be followedby a “MS” (for mud and snow). If you ever replace your tires with those not having a Spec number, TPC make sure they are the samesize, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wearofrate the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1-1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Tractlon - A, 9, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest are: A, B, and C . They represent the tire’s abilityto stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight-ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction. 6-56 Temperature -A, By C The temperature grades areA (the highest),B, and C , representing the tire’s resistance to the generationof heat andits abilityto dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The gradeC corresponds to a level of performance whichall passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levelsof performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature gradefor this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading,either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup andpossible tire failure. These grades are molded on the sidewalls of passenger car tires. While the tires availableas standard or optional equipment on General Motors vehicles may vary with respect to these grades, all such tires meet General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use on General Motors vehicles. All passenger type (P Metric) tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in additionto these grades. Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheelson your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels aligned again. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when drivingon a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced. Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).See your GM dealer if any of theseconditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel youneed, Each newwheel should have the same load carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset, andbe mounted the same wayas the oneit replaces. 6-57 If you need to replaceany of your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts.This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your GM model. NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. Used Replacement Wheels 6-58 Tire Chains NOTICE: If your vehicle has P235/75R15 or 31xlOSOR15LT/C sizetires, don’t use tire chains; they can damage your vehicle. If you have othersize tires, use tire chainsonly where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chainsthat are the propersize for your tires. Install them on the drive axle tires (four-wheel-drive vehicles can use chains on both axles) and tighten them as tightly as possible with the endssecurely fastened. Driveslowly and follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions. If you can hear thechains contacting yourvehicle, If the contact continues,slow down stop and retighten them. on damage your until it stops. Driving too fast with chains will vehicle. Appearance Care Remember, cleaning’ products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on apart hot of the if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. vehicle. Some are dangerous When youuse anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside. 6-59 Never use these to clean your vehicle: Gasoline 0 Benzene Naphtha 0 Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone r a n t Thinner 0 Turpentine 0 Lacquer Thinner 0 Nail Polish Remover 6 They canall be hazardous- some more than others- and they canall damage your vehicle, too. Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: 0 Alcohol Laundry Soap 0 Bleach 0 Reducing Agents Cleaning the Insideof Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get of riddust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth. Your vehicle dealer has two GM cleaners, a solvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. Do not use them on vinyl or leather. Here are some cleaning tips: 0 Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you can -before they set. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area only. If you use them, don’t saturate the stained area. If a ring forms after spot cleaning,d e ; the entire area immediatelyor it will set. Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. Always clean a whole trim panelor section. Mask surroundingtrim along stitchor welt lines. Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label. 0 Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge. Don’t saturate the material. Don’t rub it roughly. As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge to remove the suds. 0 Rinse the section with a clean,wet sponge. 0 Wipe off what’s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth. Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer or a heat lamp. NOTICE: Be careful with a hair dryer or heat lamp. You could scorch the fabric. Wipe with a cleancloth. Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric First, see if you have touse solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will cleanoff better withjust water and mild soap. If you need to use a solvent: 0 Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean, dull knife or scraper. Use verylittle cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outsideof the stain, “feathering” toward the center. Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth. When you clean a stainfrom fabric, immediately dry the area with an air hose, hair dryer, orheat lamp to help prevent a cleaning ring. (See the previous NOTICE.) Fabric Protection Your vehicle has upholstery and carpet that has been treated with Scotchgard Fabric Protector, a3M product. Scotchgard protects fabrics by repelling oil and water, which are the carriers of most stains. Even with this protection, youstill need to clean your upholstery and carpet often to keep it looking new. TM TM Further information on cleaningis available by calling 1-800433-3296 (in Minnesota, 1-800-642-6 167). Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Such as grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt. Carefully scrape off excess stain. Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier. 0 Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle seat fabric. They should be removed as soon as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to spread. Non-Greasy Stains Such as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruitjuice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood. 0 Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. 0 If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions described earlier. 0 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a waterhaking soda solution: 1 teaspoon(5ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. Combination Stains Such as candy,ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains. 0 0 Carefully scrapeoff excess stain, then clean with cool water and allow to dry. If a stain remains, cleanit with solvent-type cleaner. 6 -.62 i c- Gleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a cleancloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to doit more than once. Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a solvent-type vinyl cleaner. Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap. For stubborn stains, use a mild solution of 10%isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and 90% water. Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather. Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. If dirt is allowed to work into finish, it can harm the leather. Cleaning theTop of the Instrument Panel Use only rmldsoap and water to cleanthe top surfacesof the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. 6-63 Glass Glass should be cleaned often.GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films. von’t use abrasive cleanerson glass, because they may cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window, since they may have to be scraped off later. 1 . -. L - Cleaning the Outsideof the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material mayonbe the blade or windshield. Clean the outsideof the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami Powder@ (GM Part No. 1050011). The windshield is clean if beadsdo not form when you rinseit with water. Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soakedfull in strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water. Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn. Cleaning the Outsideof Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keepit clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Don’t wash your vehiclein the direct raysof the sun. Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that contain or acid abrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or a 100%cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. High pressure vehicle washes may causewater to enter your vehicle. 6-64 L . .I 0 -I -, Finish Care Occasional waxingor mild polishingof your vehicle may be necessary to remove residuefrom the paint finish.You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” the in Index .) Your vehicle has a “basecoatlclearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and madefor a basecoatlclearcoat paint finish. NOTICE: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoatdclearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts shouldbe cleaned regularly to keep their luster. Washing with wateris all thatis usually needed. However, you may use GM Chrome Polish on chromeor stainless steeltrim, if necessary. Use special care with aluminumtrim. To avoid damaging protective trim, never use autoor chrome polish, steamor caustic soap to clean aluminum. A coating of wax, rubbed to high polish, is recommended for all bright metal parts. Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped) Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similarthetopainted surface of your vehicle. Don’tuse strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish, abrasive cleanersor abrasive cleaning brusheson them because you could damage this coating. After rinsing thoroughly, a wax be may applied. 1 NOTICE: If you have aluminum wheels, don’t use an automatic vehicle wash that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes. These brushes can takeoff the protective coating. 6-65 White Sidewall Tires Your GM dealer has aGM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner. You can use a stiff brush with the cleaner. Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. (See “Recommended Fluids & Lubricants” in the Index.) Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Foreign Material . . Calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, and other foreign matter can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Use cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish damagecan be corrected in your dealer’s body and paint shop. 6-66 Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect. Dirt packed in closed areasof the frame shouldbe loosened before being flushed. Your dealer oran underbody vehicle washing system can do this for you. Chemical Paint Spotting Some weatherand atmospheric conditions can cre; a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutantscan fall upon and attackpaintea surfaces on your -' vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shape discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint sur - :e. Although no defect in the paint job causes this,GM will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfacesof new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20000 km) of purchase, whichever comes first. This applies only to materials manufactured and sold by General Motors. Bodies, body conversions or equipment not made or sold by General Motors are not covered. Appearance Care Materials Chart DESCRIPTION SIZE PART NUMBER 105017216 USAGE oz. (0.473L) Tar andRoadOilRemoves old Remover waxes, polishes, tar and road oil 16 oz. (0.473L)ChromeCleanerRemovesrustand 1050173 Polish corrosion and on chrome and sta ess steel 16 oz. (0.473L)WhiteSidewall 1050174 Tire Cleaner 1050214 32 oz. (0.946L)VinylLeather Spot and stain Cleaner removal on leather or vinyl 105024416 oz. (0.473L) Fabric Cleaner Spot and stain removal on cloth and fabric 6- 67 PART NUMBER 1050427 SIZE DESCRIPTION 23 oz. (0.680L)GlassCleaner USAGE Glass cleaning and spot cleaning on vinyls Cleans vinyl and cloth on doortrim, seats, and carpet-also tires and mats 8 oz. (0.237L)VinylTopCleanerCleaning of vinyl tops Vinyl top dressing oz. (0.473L) Preservatone Spot and stain 8 oz. (0.237L) Spot Lifter removal on cloth and fabric 1050429 6 lbs. (2.72 kg) Multi-Purpose Powder Cleaner 1050729 1051055 16 1051398 105287016 105020116 oz. (0.473L) Wash-Wax (conc.) Exterior wash Exterior cleaner oz. (0.473L) Magic Mirror Cleaner-Polish and polish Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) I This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver's side. You can seeit if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. TheVIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration. Engine Identification The eighth characterin your VIN is the engine code.This code will help you identify yourengine, specifications, and replacementparts. ICD 1 I cv I c3 I _ I- I 8" I ~ L 2 IJ 4- Q 1 0 0 u- Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find this labelon the insideof the glove box. - WHEELBASE I : -. I DO NOT REMOVE Service Parts ldentificotion VEHICLE < IDENTlFlCATlON NUMBER ~ ~ 0 ~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ARL A02 A65 K19K64 B6Y BSA B9K LC3 M X lM 3 1 6BJ 62L 62U 67D 671 679 I PAINTTECHNOLOGY 7 ooooo 00000 C60 D1B 0 3 5 €52 E6E E92 FLT GUl JM7 I )- MODELDESIGNATION OPTION CONTENT NA5 NE1 QMXVK3 VC2VY1VY4V73Y19ZJ7 7BJ 8HJ SHJ I I ORDER NUMBER EXTERIOR COLORS It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: your VIN, 0 the model designation, 0 paint information, and 0 a list of all production options and special equipment. Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle. Add-on Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealerfirst. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Someadd-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself.This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Headlights The headlight wiringis protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch.An electrical overload will causethe lights to go on and off,or in some cases to remain off. If this happens, have your headlight wiring checked right away. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motoris protected by a circuit breaker and fuse. a If the motor overheatsdue to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until .the motor cools.If the overload is caused by some electrical problem and not snow, etc., be sure toget it fixed. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakersin the fuse panel protectthe power windows and other power accessories. Whenthe current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed. Trailer Wiring Harness The optional seven-wire trailer wiring harnessis protected by an in-line fuse in the batteryfeed wire. This fuse is near the junction block. See “Trailer Wiring Harness”in the Features & Controls section. Fuse Block The fuse blockis in the instrument panel on the driver’s side. Remove the cover by turning the fastenerto the left. Thenyou can remove fuses with a fuse extractor. i c . . Spare fuses are provided, however if you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a spare fuse, you can “borrow” of one the correct value.Just pick some featureof your vehicle that you can get along without-like the radio or cigarettelighter-and use its fuse, if it is of the value you need. Replace it as soon as you can. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in this section. TOreinstall thefuse panel cover, push in and turn the fastener to the right. 6-72 Capacities and Specification Charts Replacement Parts Replacement part numberslisted in this section are based on the latest information availableat the time of printing, and are subject to change. If a part listedin this manualis not the same asthe part used in your vehicle when it was built, orif you have any questions, please contact your GM truck dealer. Engine Identification Engine Type VZN Code Fuel Systems Emissions 2.2L L4 4 MPI* LD 4.3L V6 Z TBI** LD 4.3L V6 W CPI** * LD *Multi-Port Fuel Injection **Throttle-Body Fuel Injection ***Central-Port Fuel Injection Wheel Nut Torque DESCRIPTION Base or Optional Wheel TORQUE 35 ft. lbs. (130 Nom) Cooling System Capacity ENGINE 2.2L 4.3L 4.3L VIN QUANTITY* 11.5 Quarts (11 Liters) 12.1 Quarts (11.5 Liters) 12.1 Quarts (11.5 Liters) Z w *All quantitiesare approximate. Afterrefill, the levelMUST be rechecked. 6-73 Crankcase Capacity ENGINE VIN 2.2L 4 4.3L z 4.3L W QUANTITY QUANTITY WITH WITHOUT FILTER* FILTER* 4 Quarts(3.8Liters)4.5Quarts (4.3 Liters) 4 Quarts.(3.8Liters) 4.5 Quarts (4.3 Liters) 4 Quarts(3.8Liters)4.5Quarts (4.3 Liters) *All quantities are approximate. After refill, the level MUST be rechecked. Fuel Tank Capacity QUANTITY* 20 Gallons (76 Liters.) TYPE Standard Tank *All quantities are approximate. Lamp andBulb Data LAMPS QUANTITY TRADE NO. 2 2 2E1H H9005 (HI) H9006 (LO) 3057 194 194 EXTERIOR Headlamps (Sealed Beam) Headlamps (Composite) 2 Backup Lamp License Lamp(w/o Bumper) License Lamp (Step Bumper) Tail and Stop Lamps Marker Lamp-Front Marker Lamp-Rear Parking and Signal Lamp Underhood Lamp CHMSL?$ 2 2 2 1 2 ?Standard Cluster $Tach Cluster 6.- 74 I 3057 194 194 3 157NA 93 577 INTERIOR Ash Tray Lamp Courtesy Lamp Dome Lamp Fol -WheelDrive - lit, lr Hearer & A/C Controi Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Rearview Mirror Lamps Sunshade Vanity Mirror Lamps 1 161 2 1 906 4 211-2 161 37 1003 2 12-2 74 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LAMPS NOTE: A PC part number indicates that the bulb and base are one assembly and must be replacedas such. LAMPS QUANTITY TRADE NO. Anti-lock Brake Warning Indicator?$ Brake System Warning Indicator?$ Check Gages Indicator?$ Daytime Running Lamps Indicator?$ Charging System Indicator?$ High Beam Indicator?$ Standard Cluster Illumination? 1 PC74 PC74 Tach Cluster Illumination$ Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon)?$ Seat Belt Indicator?$ Turn Signal Indicator? Upshift Indicator?$ ?Standard Cluster $Tach Cluster 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 4 1 1 PC74 PC74 PC74 PC74 PC 194 and PC119 PC194 and GE 194 PC74 PC74 PC74 PC74 30 A rxlCPWR WDO 7 20 A PWR'] ACCY A 20A r 4 W D 1 N 20 A rFOG A 1 N N w N P VI 0 Fuses and Circuit Breakers FUSE/CIRCUIT BREAKER A B 1 2 3 4 5 NAME CIRCUITS PROTECTED PWR ACCY Power Door Locks PWR WDO Power Windows STOP/HAZStopLamps,HazardLamps,Chime Module HORNDM Dome Lamp, Lighted Visor Mirror, Glove Box Lamp,Horn, I/€' Courtesy Lamps, Power Mirrors T/LCTSYElectricShiftTransferCaseModule, Park Lamps, License Plate Lamps GAUGESAutoTransmission,AlternatorField, Variable Throttle Control, A/C Compressor, Cluster, Chime Module, Four-wheel Drive Indicator Lamp, Heated Oxygen Sensor, Daytime Running Lamps Module (NOT USED) 6-76 FUSEKIRCUIT BREAKER 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 NAME CIRCUITS PROTECTED Blower Motor, Temperature Door Motor PWRAUXPwr AuxiliaryOutlets (NOT USED) ECM BATT Engine Computer (Battery), ABS Battery, Fuel Pump ECMIGNEngineComputer(Ignition), Injectors, Engine Sensors Radio, Inside Rearview Mirror Map RADIO Lamps (NOT USED) RDO/BATT Clock, Radio Battery, CD Player ILLUM Cluster Illumination, Ash Tray Lamp, Radio Illumination, Heater Lamp, Four-wheel Drive Illumination, Chime Module, Fog Lamp Switch Illumination, Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (Canada DRL Only) TURN B/U Turn Signals, Backup Lamps WIPER Windshield Washer, Windshield Wiper Motor BRAKE Speedometer, Anti-lock Braking System, Cruise Control 4 WD Four-wheel Drive (NOT USED) Fog Lamps FOG HTR N C (NOT USED) (NOT USED) (NOT USED) Service Replacement Part and Filter Recommendations Engine (VIN) Oil Filter Air Cleaner Filter PCV Valve Spark Plugs* Fuel Filter Radiator Cap 2.2L (4) PF47 A1163C cv9ooc AC908 GF48 1 RC36 4.3L (Z) PF52 A773C CV789C .CR43TSM GF48 1 RC36 4.3L (W) PF52 A1163C cv774c .CR43TSM GF481 RC36 *Use copper-cored resistor type spark plugs. Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant,be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you’re not sure, ask your GM dealer. For additional information,see your “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” booklet. Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity TYPE R-l34a *All q1 SYSTEM c-60 QUANTITY* 30 oz. ( 3 5 kg) .. Les are approximate. NOTICE: R-134a refrigerant is not compatible with R-12 refrigerant in an air conditioning system. R-12 in an R-134a system will cause compressor failure, refrigerant oil sludge, or poor air conditioning system performance. Scheduled MaintenanceServices Section . This section coversthe maintenance required€or your vehicle . Your vehicle needs these services to retainits safety. dependability. and emission control performance. A Word About Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Scheduled Maintenance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Selecting The Proper Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 7-4 Maintenance Schedule I ................................ 7-6 Maintenance Schedule I1 ................................ Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Owner Checks and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10 At Least Once a Month ................................... 7-10 7-10 At Least Four Times a Year ............................... AtLeastOnceaYear .................................... 7-10 Periodic Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12 Recommended Fluids & Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13 MaintenanceRecord ....................................... 7-15 7-16 Service Station Checks ..................................... Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements for details your new vehicle warrantiesSee your GM dealer . . 7-1 A Word About Maintenance We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it.You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Ormay youdrive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather.You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you may drivetoitwork, to do errands, orin many other ways. Because of all the different ways’pWple use their GM vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may even need morefrequent checks and replacements than you will findin the schedules in this section. So please read this section and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your GM dealer, the place many GM owners choose to have their maintenance work done. Your dealer can be relied upon to use proper parts and practices. Your Vehicle AndThe Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps keep your vehicle in good working condition, butit also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance or the removal of important components can significantly affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or even the wrong tire inflation can increase the levelof emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our environment, and to help keep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your vehicle properly. If you are skilled enoughto do some work on your vehicle, you will probably want to getthe service information GM publishes. You will find a list of publications and how to get them in Section 8, CustomerAssistance Information. See “Service Publications” in the Index. The Maintenance Record provides a place for you to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle. Whenever any maintenance is performed, be sure to write it down in this section. This will help you determine when your next maintenance should be done. In addition, it isa good idea to keep your 7-2 maintenance receipts. Theymay be needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs. Scheduled Mainfenance Services This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. Your GM dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. If you go to your dealer for all your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts. These schedules arefor vehicles that: carry passengers and cargo within the recommended limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle’s Certification Label. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index. are driven on regular road surfaces, and within legal driving limits, as described in Section 4, Your Driving and the Road. are driven off-road in the recommended manner. See “Off Road Driving With Your Four-wheel Drive Vehicle” in the Index. use the proper fuel. See “Fuel” in the Index. Selecting m e Proper Maintenance Schedule Your driving conditions and how you use your vehicle will you help determine which schedule to use. The schedules are found later in this section. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEI Is any one of these truefor your vehicle? Most trips areless than 4 miles (6 kilometers). Mosttripsare less than 10 miles (16 k i l c temperatures are below freezing. .eters)andoutside The engine is at low speed mostof the time (as in stop-and-go traffic, door-to-door- delivery, or other commercial uses). 0 You operate in dusty areas or off-road frequently. You tow a trailer. If any one (or more) of these is truefor your driving, follow Schedule. I. The chart for Schedule I has plus signs(+). MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE11 Follow ScheduleI1 ONLY ifnone of the above conditions are true.The chart for Schedule 11has dots ( 0 ) . 7-3 MAlNTENANCE SCHEDULEI Rotation Wheel and13 Tire Service t Axle 14 Drive + t t t t + 15 BrakeSystemsInspection** * An Emission Control Service ** See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index $ The California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges thatall recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. TO801 7-4 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEI (continued) THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHARTUP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km) ARE TO BE DONE AFTER 60,000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS. TO802 7-5 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEI/ Item Service No. Miles (000) 7.5 15 22.5 37.5 12.5 50 25 Kilometers (000) 62.5 1EngineOilChange*-Every o . 12 Months, or Oil FilterChange*-Every 12 Months, or 2ChassisLubrication-Every 12 Months, or ce*SystemCooling 75 . 0 o 30 60 52.5 45 37.5 . . . 0 . . . 3 . . 0 . . 87.5 100 0 . . 0 0 -Every 24 Months or * 11FuelTank,CapandLines Inspection*$ 12 Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection* otation Wheeland Tire 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 Axle Service O O . . . . . . 15BrakeSystemsInspection** * An Emission Control Service ** See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index $ The California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be performedat the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHARTUP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km) ARE TO BE DONE AFTER 60,000 MILESAT THE SAME INTERVALS. TO803 Drive 14 Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Services Below are explanations of the services listedin the maintenance charts. The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in this section. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. 1. ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER CHANGE*-ALWAYS USE API SERVICE SH ORSG ENERGY CONSERVING I1 OILSOF THE PROPER VISCOSITY. The “SH” or“SG’ designation may be shown alone or in combination with others, such “SWCD”, as or “SH, SG, CD,” or“SGKD”, etc. To determine the preferred viscosity oil for your vehicle’s engine (e.g. SAE 5W-30), see “EngineOil” in the Index. 2. CHASSIS LUBRICATION-Lubricate the front suspension, ball joint, steering linkage, and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs, and clutch pedal springs atthe intervals specifiedon the proper maintenance schedule, or at every engine oil change, whichever comes first. Ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature 10°F is (-12°C) or higher. Whenthe weather is cold,let them warm up before lubricating them or they could be damaged. Also, be sureto check allthe vehicle fluid levelsat this time. 3. COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE*- Drain, flush and refillthe system with new or approved recycled coolant conforming to “GM Specification 6038-M” (4.3L engine)or “GM Specification 6043-M” (2.2L engine). See “Engine Coolant” in the Indexfor the proper coolant and mixture to use in your vehicle. Also inspect the hoses and replace them if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Cleanthe outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. Wash the radiator neck. To ensure proper operation, pressure test the radiator and cap. 4. AIR CLEANER FILTER REPLACEMENT*-Replace at specified intervals. Ask your dealer for the proper replacement intervals for your driving conditions. 5. FRONT WHEEL BEARING REPACK (%WHEEL DRIVE ONLY) - Clean and repack thefront wheel bearings at each brake relining, or at the specified interval, whichever comes first. *An Emission Control Service 7-7 6. TRANSMISSIONSERVICE: Automatic Transmission- Change the transmission fluid and filter every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) he vehicle is mainly driven under one or moreof these conditions: 0 In heavy city traffic. 0 Where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. 0 In hilly or mountainous terrain. 0 Frequent trailer pulling. Uses such as taxi, police, delivery or other commercial service. If the vehicle is not used mainly under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every30,000 miles (50 000 km).See “Automatic Transmission Fluid” in the Index for more information. Manual Transmission- Transrnission fluid does not require periodic changing. 7. FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT*-Replace the fuelfilter at the specified interval or sooner if clogged. 8. SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT*$- Replace spark plugs with the type listedin Section 6. Spark plugs (AC908)for the 2.2L Engine(VIN Code 4) should be replaced every 100,000 miles (166 000 kilometers). Spark plugs (.CR43TSM)for the 4.3L engines(VIN Codes W and Z) should be replaced every 30,000 miles (50 000 kilometers). See ‘‘Specification Charts” in the Index. 9. SPARK PLUG WIRE INSPECTION*- Clean wires and inspect for burns, cracks or other damage. Check the wire boot fit at the distributor and at the spark plugs. Replace wires as needed. 10. ENGINE TIMING CHECK AND DISTRIBUTOR CHECK*$ Adjust timing to underhood label specifications. Inspect the inside and outside of the distributor cap and rotor for cracks, carbon tracking and corrosion. Clean or replace as needed. *An Emission Control Service $=The California Air Resources Board has detennined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle usefuilife. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 7-8 ?A fluid loss in these systemsmay indicate a problem. Have them inspected and repairedat once. 7-9 Owner Checksand Services Listed below are owner checks and services which would be made at the time period specified to help ensure proper safety, emission performance, and dependabilityof your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairsare completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in this section. At Least Oncea Month Tire Inflation Pressure Check - Check the tiresfor proper inflation.If they are low, inflate them to the level specified on the Certification label. See “Inflation-Tire Pressure” in the Index. At feast Four Times a Year Tailgate Lubrication-Lubricate tailgate latch bolt, handle assembly pivot points, and hinges with lubricant recommended this in section. Lubricate every 3,000 miles (5 000 kilometers) if following Maintenance ScheduleI, or every 7,500 &les (12 500 kilometers) if following Maintenance Schedule II. At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinder Lubrication-Lubricate key lock cylinders with one of the lubricants recammended in this section. Transmission Neutral or Clutch Start Switch Operation - 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the manual parking brake, and the regular brake. See “Brakes” and “Parking Brake”in the Index.Do not use the accelerator pedal. 3. Be ready toturn off the engine immediatelyif it starts. 4. On automatic transmission vehicles,try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only T“ in (Park) or “ N ’ (Neutral). On manual transmission vehicles, put theshift lever in “ N ’ (Neutral), push the clutch down halfway, andtry to start the engine. The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor. 7-10 Steering Column Lock Operation -While parked, try to turn the key to LOCK in each gear shift position. With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the gear shift isin “P’(Park). 0 With manual shift, the key should turn LOCK to only wnen you’re in “ R ’ (Reverse). On vehicles with a key release lever, try to turn theto key LOCK without pressing the lever. The key should turn toLOCK only with the key lever depressed. On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK. Parking ‘Brake and Transmission “ P ’ (Park) Mechanism Operation - Park on afairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the manual parking brake. 0 To check the parking brake:With the engine running and the transmission in “N” (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. 0 To check the “ P ’ (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Apply the regular brake and shift to“P’ (Park). Release the manual parking brake, then slowly release the regular brake. Lap and Shoulder Belts Condition and Operation -Inspect belt system, including: webbjng, buckles,latch plates, retractors, guideloops and anchors. Have a belt assembly replaced if the webbing has been cut or otherwise damaged. Body Lubrication Service-Lubricate all body door hinges including the tailgate andtailgate handle pivot points. Lubricate the body hood, fuel door and rear compartment hinges, latches and locks including interior glove box and console doors, and any moving seat hardware. Lubricate the hood safety lever pivot and prop rod pivot. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment. 7-11 Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring fall). and You should let your GM dealer’s service departmentor other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Steering and Suspension Inspection? -Inspect front and rear suspension and steering systemfor damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.Lu‘ kate the steering linkage. ~ Accelerator Control System-Lubricate all pivot points with engine oil, except theTBI throttle shaft. Do not lubricate the cam pulley. Remove all external deposits from pulley. Do not oil any accelerator or cruise control cables. Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear. Exhaust System Inspection- Inspect the complete system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missingor out-of-position parts, as well as open seams, holes, loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat buildup in floor the pan or could let exhaust fumes seep into the passenger compartments. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index. Drive Axle Service- Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle sealsfor leaking. Transfer Case (four-wheel drive) Inspection? - Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary. Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation. More frequent lubrication may be required on off-road use. ?A fluid loss in these systems may indicate a problem.Have them inspected and repaired at once. 7- 12 Recommended Fluids & Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM Dealer. USAGE Engine Oil Engine Coolant Hydraulic Clutch System Hydraulic Brake Systems Power Steering System Manual Steering Gear Automatic Transmission Manual Iransrmssu a. 5-Speed (2.2L Engine) b. 5-Speed (4.3L Engine) Differential: a. Standard -Front and a. 1052271). No. PartAxle Rear Locking b. b. Transfer Case FLUIDLUBRICANT API serviceSH or SG Energy ConservingI1 oils of the proper viscosity.The “SH” or “SG’designation may be shown aloneor in combination with others, such as “SH/CD”, or “SH, SG, CD,” or “SGKD”, etc. To determine the preferred viscosity oil for your vehicle’s engine (e.g. SAE 5W-30). See “Engine Oil” inthe Index. Mixture of water and a good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze conforming to GM-6038-M (4.3L) orGM-6043-M (2.2L) Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. 12345347 or equivalent). Delco Supreme11brake fluid (GM Part No. 1052535 or DOT-3). GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1050017) or equivalent conforming toGM spec 9985010. GM Lubricant (GM Part No. 1052182) or equivalent. DEXRON@-III (perferred) or DEXRON@-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid. a. DEXRON@-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 1051855). b. Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12345349). SAE-8OW-90GL-5 gear lubricant (GM SAE-SOW-90 gear lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271). DEXRON@-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 1051855). 7-23 USAGE FLULD/LUIBRICANT ColumnShift,TransferChassislubricantmeetingrequirements of Case Shift Lever, Propeller NLGI Grade 2, Catagory LB or GC-LB Shaft Slip Splinesand(GM Part No.1052497). Universal Joints. Clutch Linkage. Pushrod to Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Catagory LB or GC-LB clutch forkjoint. (GM Part No. 1052497). Hood Latch Assembly: a, Pivots and spring anchor a. Engine oil (GM Part No. 1050109). b. Release Pawl b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of GM-6031-M (GM PartNo. 1052497). Front Wheel Bearings Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements of NLG Grade 2, Catagory GC or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1051344). Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of Constant Velocity Universal Joint NLG Grade 2, Catagory LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1052497). Automatic Transmission Engine oil (GM Part No. 1050109). Shift Linkage, Floor Shift Linkage, Hood and Door Hinges, Body Door Hinge Pins, Folding Seat, Fuel Door Hinge Key Lock Cylinders GM Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345 120)or a synthetic light weight engine oil (SAE 5W-30). Chassis lubricant meeting requirementsof Chassis Lubrication NLG Grade 2, Catagory LB orGC-LB (GM Part No. 1052497). Windshield Washer GM Optikleen washer solvent (GMPart Solvent No. 1051515) or equivalent. Silicone grease (GM Part No. 1052863) or Weatherstrip equivalent. Tailgate Handle Pivot Multi-purpose lubricant meeting Points, Hinges, Latch Bolt, requirements of GM Part No. 9985164. and Linkage Gas Line De-Icer (GM Part No. 10515 16). Gas Line Spray-A-Squeek (GM Part No. 1052277). Weather Strips TM Maintenance Record After eachof the preceding Scheduled Maintenance Services is performed, record the date, odometer reading, services performed (list item numbers) and who performedthe services inthe appropriate column. In addition, retain copiesof your receipts.It is suggested that receipts be kept with your Owner’s Manual. TO001 Service Station Checks It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these under-hood checks at each fuel fill. @ Check the engine oil level and addif necessary. Check the engine coolant level and add if necessary. 0 Check the windshield washerfluid level and addif necessary. See the Index under these itemsfor information onhow to check them. Hood Release Lever See Page 6-6. Remote Oil Filfer See Page6-1 3. - I 4 Windshield Washer Fluid See Page 6-28. I ' Power Steering Reservoir See Page 6-26. / Clutch Fluid Reservoir See Page 6-20. ,Battery The Delco Freedom battery needs no water. See Page 6-32. fit- ,Cooling Sysfem Check and add coolant only at the coolant recovery tank. See Page 6-23. \Engine Oil I \see Page 6-9m Transmission Fluid Automatic: See Page 6-15. Manual: See Page 6-18. Ic ,Fuel Capacity 20 U.S. Gal. (7.6L). Use unleaded gas only, 87 octane or higher. See Page 6-3. / Brake Fluid. Reservoir See Page 6-29. \Cold TiFe Pressure See Tire-Loading sticker on the inside of the rear edgeof the driver's door lock pillar. See Page 6-45. / Spare Tire Pressure See Page 6-45. 7- 17 Notes Customer Assistance Information Here you willfind out how to contact Chevrolet you if need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. Customer Satisfaction Procedure ............................... 8-2 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD) . . . . . 8-3 GM Participationin BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution 8-3 Program ................................................ Reporting Safety DefectsTo The United States Government . . . . . . . . . 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors ..................... 8-5 Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Chevrolet. Normally, any concern with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer's Sales or Service Departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, the following steps should be taken: STEP ONE-Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management. Normally, concerns can often be quickly resolved at that level. If the matterhas already been reviewed with the Sales, Service, or Parts Manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager. STEP TWO -If after contactinga member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership withoutfurther help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). In Mexico, call (525) 254-3777. In Puerto Ricoor U.S. Virgin Islands, call 1-809-763-1315. In all other overseas locations, contact GM North American Export Salesin Canada by calling 1-416-644-41 12. As of October 4, 1993,call 1-905-6444112. For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: Your name, address, home and business telephone number 0 Vehicle Identification Number (Thisis available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the left oftop the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.) Dealership name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of concern We encourage you to call the tollfree number listed previously in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Chevrolet, write to: .. . . .. .- I Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P. 0. Box 7047 Troy, MI 48007-7047 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and GM overseas offices. 8-2 .. When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealership’s facilities, equipment and personnel. Thatis why we suggest you followStep One first if you have a concern. Customer Assistancefor the Hearingor Speech Impaired(TDD) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, Chevrolet has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devicesfor the Deaf) equipmentat its Customer Assistance Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access toa TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing:1-800-TDD-CHEV (1-800-833-2438). (TDD usersin Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) GM Participation in888 AUTO LlNE Alternative Dispute Resolution Program* *This program may notbe available in all states, depending on state law. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance information booklet. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinueits participation in this program. Both Chevrolet and your Chevrolet dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed, that the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this sectionis very successful. There may be instances where an impartial third-party can assistin arriving at a solutionto a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. To assist in resolving these disagreements Chevrolet voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE. BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers. This program is available free of charge to customers who currently ownor lease a GM vehicle. If you are not satisfied after following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure, you may contact the BBB using the toll-free telephone number, or write them at the following address: BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203 Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 To file a claim, you will be asked to provide your name and address, your vehicle identification number(VIN), and a statement of the natureof your complaint. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage, and other factors. We prefer you utilize the customer satisfaction procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE, but youmay contact theBBB at any time.The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary between you and Chevrolet. If this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator. The arbitrator will make a decision which you may accept or reject. If you accept the decision,GM will be bound bythat decision. The entire dispute resolution procedure should ordinarily take about forty days from the time you file a claim until a decision is made. Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5 100 or the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Centerat 1-800-222-1020. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints,it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a groupof vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the War- npton, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other infon tion about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motorsof Canada Limited.You may write to: Transport Canada, Box 8880 Ottawa, Ontario KlG 3J2 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) ina situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notifyus. Please call us at1-800-222-1020 , or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P. 0. Box 7047 Troy, MI 48007-7047 In Canada, please callus at 1-800-263-3777 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 Chevrolet Rc rdside Assistance Program To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to provide the services of the ChevroletIGeo Roadside Assistance Center. .; L . I -- q-Hour Roadside AssistanceNumber Koadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling 1-800-CHEV USA (1-800-243-8872). This toll-free number will provide you over-the-phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems. If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone, our advisors have access to a nationwide network of dealer recommended service providers.The following services are available: 0 Towing 0 Locksmith Tire repair 0 Rental car or taxi Additional services as necessary The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with quality and priority service. When roadside services are required, our advisors will explain any payment obligations that may be incurred for utilizing outside services. For prompt assistance when calling, please have the following available to give to the advisor: 0 Vehicle Identification Number License plate number 0 Vehicle color 0 Vehicle location Telephone number where you can be reached 0 Vehicle mileage 0 Description of problem Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessiblefrom anywhere in Canada or the U.S.A. Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealeror call 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services. I 8-6 Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet/Geo offers Courtesy Transportationfor customers needing warranty service. Courtesy Transportation will be offered in conjunction withthe coverage provided by the BUMPER TO BUMPER New Vehicle Limited Warranty retail to purchasers of 1994 Chevrolet/Geo passenger car and light duty trucks. In Canada,please consult yourGM Dealer for information on courtesy transportation. COURTESY TRANSPORTATION INCLUDES: One way SHUTTLE RIDE for any warranty repair. Up to $30 maximum daily VEHICLE RENTAL allowancefor any 5 days. overnight warranty repair up to Up to $30 maximum daily CAB,BUS, or OTHER transportation allowance in lieu of rental for any overnight warrantyrepair up to5 days. Up to $10 daily FUEL allowancefor rides provided by another person (i.e., friend, neighbor, etc.) in lieu of rentalfor any overnight warranty repair up to5 days. Note: All Courtesy Transportati---~ arrang Its will beadministered by your ChevroletIGeo dealershlp service management. Claim amounts should reflect all actual costs. Chevrolet/Geo Courtesy Transportation Programis not part of the BUMPER TO BUMPER New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet/Geo reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Courtesy Transportation Program at any time without notification. For additional program details, contact your Chevrolet/Geo dealer. Service Publications Information on how to obtain Product Service Publications (PSP's) and Indexes as described belowis applicable only in the fifty U.S. states (and the Districtof Columbia) and onlyfor cars and light trucks with GVWR less than 10,000 pounds (4 536 kg). In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins and Indexes can be obtainedby writing to: General Motorsof Canada Limited Service Publications Department 1908 Colonel Sam Dr. Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Chevrolet regularly sends its dealers useful service bulletins about Chevrolet products. Chevrolet monitors product performance in the field. We then prepare bulletinsfor servicing our products better. Now,you can get these bulletins too. 8-7 Bulletins cover various subjects. Some pertain to the proper use and of care your vehicle. Some describe costly repairs, Others describe inexpensive repairs which, if done on time with the latest parts, may avoid future costly repairs. Some bulletinstell a technician how to repair a new or unexpected condition. Others describea quicker way to fix your vehicle. They can help a technician service your vehicle better. Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of cars or trucks. Your Chevrolet dealer or a qualified technician may have to determine if a specific bulletin applies to your vehicle. You can subscribe to all Chevrolet’s bulletinsby calling Helm, Inc. at 1-800-782-4356. This way you’llget them as they become available. mdividual PSP’s li you don’t want to buy all the PSP’s issued by Chevrolet for aucar67 truck modelsin the model year, you can buy individual PSP’s, such as those which may pertain to a particular model. To do this,you will first need to see our indexof PSP’s. It provides a varietyof information. Here’s what you’ll find in the index and how you can get one: What You’ll Find in the Index: A list of PSP’s published by Chevrolet in a model year (1990 orlater). PSP’s covering all modelsof Chevrolet cars or light trucks (less than 10,000 pounds(4 536 kg) GVWR) are listed in the same index. Ordering information so you can buy the specific PSP’s you may want. Price information for the PSP’s you may want to buy. How You Can Get an Index: Indexes are published periodically. Mostof the PSP’s which could potentially apply to the most recent Chevrolet models will be listed in the most recent publicationfor that model year. This means you may want to wait until the end of the model year before ordering an index, if you are interested in buying PSP’s pertaining to a current model year car or truck. Some PSP’s pertaining to a particular model year vehicle may be published in later years, and these would be listed in the later year’s index. When you order an indexfor a model year that is not over yet, we’ll send you the most recently published~issue.Check the ordering formfor indexes for earlier model years. Cut out the ordering form, fill it out, and mail itin. We will then see to it that an indexis mailed to you. Thereis no charge for indexes for the 1989-1994 model years. 1 8-8- ! Toll-Free Telephone Number If you want an additional ordering form for an index,just call toll-free and we’ll be happy to send you one. Automated recording equipment will take your name and mailing address.The number to call is 1-800-55 1-4123. Copies at Participating Dealers Copies of Indexes andindividual PSP’s are at your participating Chevrolet dealer. You can ask tosee them. A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER: ThesePSP’s are meant for technicians. Theyare not meant for the “do-it-yourselfer.” Technicians have the equipment, tools, safetyinstructions, and know-how to do ajob quickly and safely. Chevrolet reserves the right to change these procedures without notice. Chevrolet Service Publications You can get these Product Service Publications by using the order form. You can also get Service Manuals and Owner Publications. 8-9 !, '! 8-10 I n Index A Accessory rower Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51 Aircleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 3-4.6-42 Airconditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fanswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4 3-5 Functionhob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Refrigerantcapacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-78 3-5 TemperatureKnob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22 Antenna. FixedMast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anti-lock Brakes (See “Brakes”) Appearancecare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-59 6-67 Materials Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arbitration Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Audiosystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 AMRadio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 AM-FM Stereo Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 AM-FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 AM-FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck and Equalizer. . . . . . . . 3-13 3-20 Anti-Theft System (CD) System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cassette Tape Player Care ....................................... 3-16 CompactDiscCare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22 2-16 AutomaticTransmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15 Axle 6-22 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RearLocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belts (See “Safety Belts”) Better Business Bureau Mediation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blizzard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brakes Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anti-lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anti-lockWarning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Four-wheel Anti-lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear-WheelAnti-lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leakcheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mastercylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PedalTravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RearDrumBrakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacingparts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.59. System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32 8-3 4-35 4-5 4-6 2-60 6-30 4-7 4-7 6-28 6-29 2-16 4-7 4-7 6-32 4-5 444 4-6 Brakes (continued) Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . InEmergencies ................................................ ............................................ Break.In.NewVehicle BulbReplacement ............................................... ReplacementChart ............................................ 4-5 4-8 2-9 6-33 6-78 C Capacities and Specification Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-73 CarbonMonoxide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.225.2,6 ) Cassette Tape Player (see “Audio Systems” CatalyticConverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44 Certif“lcation/TireLabel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52 Changing a Flat Tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.20. Chemical Paint Spotting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-67 Child Restraints (See “Safety Belts”) 2-67 CHMSLFeedWire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CigaretteLightedAshtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52 Circuit Breakers (See “Fuses”) Cleaning 6-65 Finishcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-64 Inside of Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-60 Instrument Panel. Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-63 Outside of Vehicle ............................................. 6-64 6-62. 6-66 Special Problems ......................................... Vinyl or Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-63 Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-65 6-64 Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 AMRadio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 AM-FM Stereo Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 AM-FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 AM-FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck and Equalizer . . . . . . . . 3-13 3-2 ComfortControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conversion to Chassis Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Coolant (See “Engine”) 6-73 Cooling System Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-74 CrankcaseCapacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CruiseControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39 2-42 Increasespeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43 OnHills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reducespeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43 2-41 Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40 2-44 ToGetOutOf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 8-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) ......................... 2 4 7 . 2-64 IndicatorLight ..................................... 2-47.2-62. 2-64 DomeLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Driving Across an Incline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22 After Off-Road Driving ........................................ 4-25 4-25 AtNight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Backingup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42 Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Downhill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20 Freeway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29 4-31 HighwayHypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydroplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 InBlizzard ................................................... 4-33 InCity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28 In Mud. Sand. Snow. Or Ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23.5-35 InRain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26 InWater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24 LossofControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Nightvision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26 4-13 Off-Roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OnCurves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18 OnGrades ................................................... 4-43 On Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 4-17 OnOff-Road Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OnSnoworIce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 Skidding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Stuck in Deep Snow ........................................... 5-35 Throughwater .......................................... 2-14.4-24 Uphill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 4-38 WithaTrailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DrunkenDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 E Electrical System AccessoryPowerOutlets ....................................... 2-51 6-70 Add-onEquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine 5-15,6-25 Adding Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aircleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 2.14.3-5.6.13 Coolant (Block) Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.263.73 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coolant Temperature Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60 6-74 Crankcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25 5-19 FanNoise ................................................... 6-69,6-73 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oil (See “Oil”) 3 Engine (continued) Overheating .................................................. 5-12 Runningwhileparked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 2-12 Starting ..................................................... Equipment,Add-on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-47 Exhaustsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44 F 4 Gages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58 Coolant Temperature Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60 FuelGage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-66 2-56, 2-57 Odometer .............................................. 2-62 Oil Pressure Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Speedometer ................................ . . - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56 Gages (continued) Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57 Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-67 H I If You’re Stuck in Sand. Mud. Ice. or Snow ........................... Ignitionswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inflation-Tire Pressure ............................................ Jackstorage ............................................... JumpStarting ................................................ 5-35 2-10 6-52 5-21, 5-29 5-3’5-4 K Key Release Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keys ........................................................... 5 . 2-11 2-3 L Labels 6-45. 6.52 CertificatiodI‘ire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Truck-Camper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 Brake System Warning .................................... 2.59.4-16 6.33.6-74 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63 2-63 CheckGagesLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48 FogLamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46 Front ParkingEurn Signal ....................................... 6-36 Headlights (See “Headlights”) 2.62.65 InQcator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Malfunction Indicator ..................................... 2.61. 6-44 2-35 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ServiceEngineSoon ........................................... 6-44 6-37,6-74 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ReplacementChart ............................................ 6-74 LoadingInformation ................................... 4-14,645, 6-48 4-14,6-38 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43 Accelerator Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43 Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43 FrontAxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22 6-39 Front Suspension and Steering Linkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Wheel Bearings (Two-Wheel Drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-39 TailgateHandle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36 6-34 HoodLatchesandHinge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LockCylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44 Propeller Shaft SlipSplinesNniversal Joints ........................ 6-43 RearAxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 7-13 RecommendedLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TransferCase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 M Maintenance OtherItems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PeriodicInspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ScheduledMaintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Underbody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WhenTowingaTrailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Cylinder (See “Brakes”) Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Convexoutside ............................................... Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ModelReference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 6-39 7-12 7-16 7-3 6-67 4-38 2-48 2-50 2-48 2-49 2-50... 111 0 Odometer ................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.526.5.7 Off-Road Driving (See “Driving”) Off-RoadRecovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DisposalofUsed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PressureGage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ToCheck ..................................................... WhatKindtoUse ............................................. WhentoAdd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Whentochange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Owner Checks and Services ........................................ Parking OnHills .................................................... Over Things That Burn ......................................... Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) ............................ Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ParkingBrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.212,.28 Passing Other Vehicles ............................................ PayloadCapacity ................................................ Periodic Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power DoorLocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steering ...................................................... SteeringFluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Product Service Publications ........................................ 4-10 6-9 6-13 6-13 2-62 6-9 6-10 6-9 6-13 7-10 4-43 2-24 2-24 2-24 4-11 6-47 7-12 2-7 4-8 6-26 4-45 8-7 R Pressure Radiator ...... 6-25 Radio (see “Audio Systems”) 7-13 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35 RecoveryHooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ReplacementParts ............................................... 6-73 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Roadside Assistance ............................................... 8-5 Rocking YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35 Safety Belts Cleaning .................................................... 6-63 Checking Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33 1-25 ChildRestraints ............................................... 1-23 Children .................................................... Small Children and Babies ...................................... 1-23 1-33 Extender .................................................... 1-20 Lap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Lapshoulder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 T Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57 Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 242-8 Theft ....................................................... Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26 2-33 TjiltWheel ...................................................... Tires .......................................................... 6-51 Balancing ...................................................... 6-57 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-59 ChangingaFlat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20, 5-26 Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20 V Vehicle Damage Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Identification Number .......................................... 6-69 Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . .6-32 . Symbols .............................................. vn. ~111.IX. x VentilationSystem ................................................ 3-2 AirVents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Voltmeter ...................................................... 2-67 9 W 10 Notes . Notes .C - 9408 WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE GM -