Chevrolet - S-Series Pickups - Owners Manual - 1997 - 1997

The 1997 Chevrslet S-Series Owner’s Manual 1,-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your ‘seats-ands;afety belts properly. It also explains the:“SIB” system. 2-1 Features and Controls This section.expl&s how to start and operate your vehicle. 3-1 C.omfOrtContrals and Audio Systems This sectiun tells you -howto adjust the venti-lation andcordfort c 4-1 trols an&how 6@Crate your audio system. Your Driving and theRoad .He?&you’ll findhelpful information and tip.s about .the road amihow to drive underdifferent c:onditions. 511. Problems on the Road This scctign tells what.to do. if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or o-verheatdengine, etc. 6-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells yon how to keep your vehic-le runriing prgperly and 1o.oking;go.od. Maintenance- Schedule T h i s section tells you when toperform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubficants to use. 8-1 Customer Assistance Information This sectim tells y0.u how to contact Chemolet for assistaxe and how to get s-ervicearid.owner publications., It alS0 @VeS YOU information o n “Reporting Safety Defects” onpage 8- 10. 9- 1 Index Here’s an alphabetical listing of.almost every subject in this manual: You can use it to quickly something you want to read. Wna, i 1 We support voluntary 1 technician certification. 1I 1 CHEVRDLET GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem are 1egistere.d trademarks of General Motors Carporation. This manualincludes the.latest information a-tthe time it. wasprinted. We reserve theright to:-malcechanges in the product after that time without furthet notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited”for Chevrolet Division-wheneverit appears in this manual. Please-keep this manudin you-vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it when you-’reon the road. If you sell the vehicle.,please leavethis manual in it so the new owner e m use it. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institutefor AUTOMOTIVE SlERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian Owners‘Who Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux ,propri&airescanadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide :en franqais chez votre concessionaire ou au: DGN Marketing ServicesLtd.. 1500 Bonhill Rd. Mississauga, OntarioL5.T 1C7 Litho in U.S.A. C970.8..3Firsi.Edition ii OCqpyright General.Motors Corporsr.ticm 1.9.96 All Rights Reserved How to Use this Manual Safety Warnings and Sy.mbols Many people read.their owner% manual from beginoing. to end when :they-first receivetheir n.ew vehicle, If you do this.,it will help yuu learn about the features and cofitrols for yom vehicle. In this manual, you’II find that-pictures-, and words work together to explain You will find a number of safety c’autionsin this. boGE. We use abox arid the word.CAUTION to tell.you ,about things that.could hurt you’if you -wereto ignore the warning; things quickly. Index A gpod place t.0 look-farwhat y0.u need is the’Index in the back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical listof what’s in the manmi, and the page iumber where you’ll find it. These mean there is something that could hurt yon or .other people. In the caution ,area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what.-todq to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Pleaseread these cautims. If you don’t, you or others .could be hurt. iii Y6u will.also finda circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol .means.“ D ~ d t , ” “Don’t do this,” or “Don’t let this happen.” Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this:b,o.ok you will find tkse notices: I NOTICE: These mean there .is something that could damage your vehicle. iv In the notux area, we [ell youabout something -thatcan dam-age your vehide. Many times.,this damag-ewould not be covered by your warranty, and it.co,uldbe costly. Butzthe n,oticewill tell you whit to da to help avoid the damage. When you~eadother manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They usethe same words, CAUTION or’NOTICE. Vehkle .Symbols. These are sa-meof the s,ymbolsyou may find on your vehicle. For-example, these symbols are used :on an original battery: These-symbols :are important for you and yo,ur passengers whenever your vehicle is These symbols have to do. with your iamps.: These symbols are used oil warning and indicator lights: Here are so.me dther symbols you may see: WINDSHIELD WIPER LlGmmI ING driven: These symbols are on some Qf your daritroh: FUSE -%F DOOR LOCK UNLOCK PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING TURN .SIGNALS. 6 e3 CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT 'BELTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER BURNS A -BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD 'DEFROSTER BRAKE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE 1,11, FOG LAMPS LIGHTER (@) HORN ttT ,SPEAKER WiNDOW DEFOGGER POWER WINDOW SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY I WINDSHIELD $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES w, FUEL. b p3 (@) L V .." Model Reference This manual covers these models: Extended Cab Pickup Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find informationabout the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn aboutsome things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-7 1-11 1-12 1-12 1-19 1-25 1-25 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone Here Are Questions ManyPeople Ask About S.afety Belts -- and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position S.upplementalMatable Restraint (SIR) System Safety BeltUse During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position 1-25 1-27 1-2.8 1-30 1-34 1-37 1-37 1-38 Center PassengerP.osition Rear SeatPassengers (Extended Cab Jump Seats) Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1-1 Seats and Seat Controls For vehicles without easy entry seats, move the lever under the front of the seat toward the driver’s door to unlock it. Slide the seat to where.you want it. This; section tdls you about the seats -- how to adjust them, and fold them up-and down. Manual Front Seat Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place. I You can lose control of the vehicleif you try to adjust .amanual .driver’s seatwhile the vehicle is moving. The-sudden movementcould startle-and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you don’t want to. Adjust the driver’s seatonly when the vehicle is not moving. ... 1-2 .. For vehicles with-easy entry seats, move the lever under the.front of the seat up tounlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it., Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked inTo place. Manual Lumbar Support (Option) If you have this feature, there will be a knob on the outside bf the driver and passenger bucket seats. Reclining Seatbacks (Bucket Seats or 60/40 Bench) To adjust the front seatback, lift the lever on the outer I side of the seat. I I I I Turn the knob counterclockwise toincrease lumbar support and clockwise to decrease lumbar support. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position. i I I I But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in eation can be dangerous. Evenif you buckle up, your safety belts canV do theirjob when you’re reclined likethis. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against yourbody. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crashyou could go into it, receiving neckor other injuries. The lap belt can’t do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces wouldbe there, not at your pelvic. benes. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sitwell back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Seaiback Latches, The frontseatback folds forward to let-people.get intathe back seat or reach the storage areabehind the seat. To fold the frontseatback forward, lift the latch and push the scat forward. If the seatbackisdt locked, it -couldmove forward hasudden stop or crash. That could. cause injuryto the personsitting there. Always press rearward on the seatbackto be.sure it is locked. To return the seatback ro the uprighl position, push the s-eatbackall the way back until the latch catches. If the seatback was reclined before being foldedforward, .it will return to the reclined positiori. 1-5 ‘EasyEntry Seat (Extended Cab) Jump Seat (Extended Cab Models) The right front bucket or split-bench seat of your vehicle .makes it easy to-get -inand out of the rear vehicle area. Your extended cab pickup a Tilt the right front seatback completely forward and rear area. bas a jurnp seat.in the the whole seat will slide forward. Move the right front seatback to its original position after-someone gets into the .rea-seat area. Then.move the seat rearward until it locks. If an easy entry right front seat isn’t iocked, it can move. In a sudden stop or crash, the person. you’ve used sitting there could be injured. After it; be sure to push rearward on an easy entryseat to be sure it i s locked. .@ Tilt the seatback completely forward again to get out. 1-6 - TOfold the jump seat down, pul1:Cfown on the handle -on the bottom of the -seatuntil the se.at is in place, then move:the seatback ‘toa vertical position. To store the seat, fold the seatback down on the cushion, then push the entire seat up until it is flush with the tfirq panels. Don’t let the- safety belts be damaged by the hinges’or. the latches. Safety bellts should be folded tind stored between the seat cushion.and seatback. Safety Bellts: They’re fo.rEv.e-r,yone A CAUTION: This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Matable Restrsnt (SIR), or air bag system. 1\ CAUTION: Don’t.let anyone ride where or he sne can’t wear a safety belt properly.If you are in a crash and you’re not wearinga safety belt,, yo.ur injuries can be muchworse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ej.ected from it, You can be seriously injured orkilled. In the same crash,you might not he if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers’ belts are fastened properly too. I It is extremely dangerous toride in a cargo area, inside or ontside of a’vehicle.. In a ~ollision, people riding .in- these areas are more likely30 be seriously injuredor killed. Do not allow people to ridein any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and .safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seatand using~a safeiy belt properly. Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle -up.(See “Safety Why Safety Belts Work W e n you ride in or on anythmg, you go as fast as it .goes. Belt Reminder Light” in the Index.) In most states and Canadian -provinces,the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never h o w .if you’ll be.in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t h o w if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between. h m a n y of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk .away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed, After more than 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the tacts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot! 1-8 T& the.simplest-vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seaton wheels. .. . Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going until stopped by somethinq. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel ... Here,AreQuestions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers @’ Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle afteran accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? A: You could be -- whether you’rewearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upsidedown. And your chance of being conscious duringand after an accident, so you-can unbuckleand get out, is much greater if you are belted. @ If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear safety belts? A: or thesafety belts! \ With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more timeto stop. You stop over moredistance, and your strongest bones take the forces.That’s why safety belts make such good sense. Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts -- not instead of them. Every air bag system everoffered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even ifyou’re in .avehicle that has air bags, you still have to buckle up to get themost protection. That’s true not only infrontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions. If I?rn a good driver, and I never drive far from hame, why should I wear safety belts? A: , You may be an excellent driver, but if you’,re in an accident ---even one that isn’t.your fault -- you and your passefigers can be hurt. Being a: gciod.driver d9esn”tprqtect you.from things beyond your cantrd, such mbad drivem Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km)of home. And the g:reatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 W h ) . Safety b.elts are for everyone. Ho.w to Wear Safety Belts ‘Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware .that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a.child will be ridag: .in your vehicle, see the part of this:m,anual called “Children.” Follow thoserules for everyone’s protection. First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your v e h d e -has:. We’ll start with the driver positioa. Driver Position This partdescribes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Sho.uld.er. B.elt ‘Thedriver has a lap-should€ - relt, Her( ho.w to wear it properly. I.. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see ‘Seats” in the Index) so you c.an sit up straight. 1-12 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make-surethe release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. -Tomake the lap parttight,p-ulldown on the buckle end of the beltas you pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap p'art of-thebelt should be worn l ~ aw d snug on the hips, just touching the. thighs..In a crash, this appJies force to the sbong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely to slide under the lap belt. .Eyou did under it, the belt wonld applyforce ;atyour -abdomen.This could cause S~I'~QIJS or even €atd injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and ac$oss the chest. These parts of the body B e best able to take belt restraining forces. The sa€ety beltlocks if there%:a. sudden stop or a crash. Q: What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously hurtif your shoulder beltis to.0 1oo.se.In .acrash, you would move-forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt .sho.uld fit agziinst your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. 1t.won’tgive maily as much protection this way. 1.-15 What's wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if your belt-is buckled in the wrong pIacelike this. In a crash,The the b.elt would go up over- your abdomen, belt.forceswould be there,not at the pelv'ic bones. Thiscould .causeserious intern-a1 injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is,buckled in the wrong place.. 1-14 Q: What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously injuredif you wear the .shoulder belt underyour arm. In a crash, yo.ur’ body would move too far forward, whichwould increase the chanceof head and neck-injury. to the Also, the belt would-apply too much force ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulderbones. You could also severely injure internal gans like your liver or sdeen. I L J ~ A: I ~~~~~~~ The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all. times. 1-17 Qt What’s wrong with this? You can be seridusly irijuredby -atwisted belt. Ih a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of-the I€a belt is twisted, belt to spread impact forces,. make. it straight so it can work-properly, orask your dealer to fix it. Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system or air bag system. Your vehicle has an air bag for the driver. Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system: I You can be severely injured or.k-illedin a crash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt even if you have an air bag. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside thevehicle or being ejectedfrom it. Air -- To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the-door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. bags are 6%upplemental restraints” to the safety belts. A11 air bags aredesigned to workwith safety belts,but don’t replace them. Air bags are designed to workonly in moderate to severe crashes where thefront of your vehicle hits something. They -aren’t designed to inflate at all CAUTION: (Continued) 1-19 CAUTION: (Continued) in rollover, rear, .side or low -,xed frontal crashes.. Everyone in $om vehiir;le should wear a safety belt propedy whether ornot -there’s an air,bag for that per$.on. -- A CAUTION: Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injureyou. Safety belts h.elp keep you in position beforeand during a crash. Always wear your safety b-elt,even with an air bag, and sitas far backas you can while still maintaining control of your vehicle. 1-20 I AIR BAG There is an. air hag readiness. .Light on the instrument p a d , which shows AIR.BAG. The system checks the air bag electricalsystem €or malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an el&tricd problem. See ‘.‘AirBag-J3eadine.s Light” 31 the Index for more infomation. How the Air Bag System Works If something is between the driver andthe air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating .air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anythingbetween an occupant and the air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on or near the steering wheel hub. Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-21 What makesan air bag M a t e . ? The -airbag ~y.stemis designed to work properly under a wjde range of co’riditions, including.off-road usage. 0bsew.e safe driving speeds, :esp.ec.iallyOD rough terrain. As always, wear your safety belt. See “Off-Road Driving” in .the.-Indexfor more-tips on off-road driving 1-22 What wiil you see after an air bag inflates? After an air hag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly ,that some people may not even realize the air b-ag inflated. S'ornecomponents of the air bag mo'dule in the steering wheel hub will be hot f d a shorttime. The parts of the bag that come.into contactwith you may be warm, but not, too. hot to.t.ouch. Thew wi11 be some -smokeand,dust-comingfrom vents in the-deflatd air bag. Air bag inflation doesn't preventthe driver from s.eeing orfrbombeilzg able to steerthe vehicle, nor does it stoppeople from le-aving.the vehicle. I When an air baginflates,. there is dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people-with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble.. To avoid this, .everyone in the vehicle should getout as -soonas it is safe todo so. If you have breathing problems.but can'tget out of the vehicle after an airbag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door. NOTICE: If you damage the cover for the driver's air bag, the bag may not work properly. You may have:to rep1ac.e the air bag module. Do not open or break 'the-airbag cover. 1-23 .ServicingYo.ur:Air Bag-Equipped \ licle The air bag affects how your vehicle ihouldbe serviced. There areparts of the air bag system in ,several places around your vehicle, Y0.u dm’t-wantthe sys.ttem to. inflate.while someone is wo&g on your vehicle. Your GM dealer and the GM Service Manual have information about servicingyour vehicle and the aif bagsystem. To purchase a service manual, see “Serviceand Owner Publications” in the Index. For up to two minutes i er tht pition key is turned ofT‘andthe batteryis di-scannected, an-air bag can.stiIlinflate durin,gimproper service. You can be injuredif~youare close to an air bag when it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped with yelIow tape, or yellow connectors.They are probably part of the air bag system. Be.sureto follow proper service procedures,and make snm’ethe person performing-work for you is qualified to do so. The air bag.system dses not need regular.maintenance. 1-24 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for-everyonej including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wearsafety belts. The best way to’protect -the fetusis to protect the -mother.When a safety belt is worn properly,.it’s.more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, thekey to making safety belts. ef€ective-is wearing them properly. Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger’s safety belt works the. same way as the driver’s safety-belt. See“Driver Position” earlier in this section. When the shoulder b,elt is pulledout all the way, it will lock. If-itdoes, let it go back all the way and start again. Center Passenger Position A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt,and the lap portion should be w.orn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. Lap Belt If your vehicle has a bench seat, someone can sit in the center position. m e n YOU sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. TOmake the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. - 1-26 To make -the beltshorter, pull its freeend as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it thesame way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t lung enough, see “Safety Belt Extender”at the end of this section, Make sure the release button on the buckle is positi&ed so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. Rear .SeatPassengers (Extended Cab Jump .Seats) Lap Belt These a ~ resave e seating. positions equippedwith lap belts. only. (If your extended cab pickup has the optional side axes-s.panel, there’s only one reserve seating position.) Each jwap seat has a lap belt with no retractor.To. make the belt longer; tih-thelatch plate n little and pull the belt. It’s very i-mportantfor rear seat passerigers to buckle-up! Accident statistics show thatunbelted people in the rear seat are huft-moxeoften in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who- aren’t%ifety belted can be thrown om.o f the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who afe:waring safety belts. 1-27 Childr 1 Everyone m a vehic1.eneeds protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and--inevery Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. Smaller Children and Babie-s To make it shorter, pull thebelt as shdwn untilit is snug,. Buckle and position it the same way as thelap pxrt of ,,thedriver’s safety bdt (see “Driver Position” in the ,Index). Make sure the: releasebutton on the buckle. is positioned so you would Ine .able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. To unlatch the be:lt,just push the button on the buckle. Don’t use child restraints on these seats. They won’t work properly. 1-28 Smaller children and babies s.hould always be .restrained ina child or infant restraint. The instructions forthe restraint will say whether it is .the right typeand size for your child. A very young child’s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might notstay low on the hips, as it .should.Instead, thebelt will likely be over the child’s abd,omen. In a crash, the belt would apply .force right on the child’s abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries.So, be sure that any child small enoughfor one is always properly restrained ina child or infant restraint. heavy you can't ho1d.i.t.-For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 k d h ) , a 12-Ib. ( 5 5 kg) baby will suddenly becomea 2404b. (110 kg) force on your arms. The babywould be almost.hpassible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant restraint. Never hold a babyIn your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much until a crash. During a crash a baby willbecome 30 CAUTION: (Continued) -- Top Strap Securing a Child Restraintin the Center Front Seat Position Don’t use child restraints in this position. The restraints won’t work properly. Jump Seats (ExtendedCab) Don’t use child restraints in these positicms. The restraints.won’t workproperly. S.e.curinga Child.]Restraint-in the Right Front Seat PosMo,n, You'll be using the hp-shoulder.belt. See the earlier part about the top .strap if the child restraint has one.. 1. Put the.restraint on the seat. FollQw The instructions for the child i-estraifk '2. Secure the cluld in the-child.re.straint as the instruckions say. 3. Pick up the latch plate., and run thelap 2nd Bhouldex portions of the: vehicle's sakty belt through dr wound the.restraint. The child restraint instrwtians wilhhow you how. If the shoulder bell goes. in front of the.childls face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be ,able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulderbelt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-33 Larger .Children 6, To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into theretractor while you push down on the child restraint. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in dif€erent directions to be sure it is secure-. To remove-the child restraint, just .unbuckle the vehicle’s -safetybelt and k t it go back all the- way. The safety belt will move,freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger childpassengel-; Children who have wtgrown child-restraintsshould wear the vehicle’s safety belts. I) Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out io a crash. Children who aren’.t buckled up canstrike..other people who are. Never do this. Here two children are wearing thesame belt. The In a belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. crash, the twochildren-canbe crushed together and seriously injuted.A belt must be used by only one person at a time. &: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child isSO small that theshoulder belt is very close to the c-hi1d”s face or neck? A: Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be surethat the shoulder belt still is onthe child’s shoulder, so that i n si crash the child’s ~ip.perbody would have the restraint that beltsprovide. If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still vc1-y close.to the child’s face or neck, you might warit to place. thechild in a seat that has a lap belt, if your vehi-ck has one. Never do this. in a seat that has a Here a child is sitting lap-shoulder belt,but the shoulder part is behind the child.If the childwears the .beltin this way, in a crash the child might slide under the-belt. The .belt’s forcewould then be applied righton the child’s abdomen. Thatcould cause serious or fatal injuries. Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt shuu1.d be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic b0ne.s in a crash. 1-36 Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems If,[he vehicle's Safety belt will fasten around YOU, you:. .should usse it. NOWand the.n, make 'sure the safety belt reminder Light and all your b-elts,buckles, latch plates, retractors'and anchorages are workrng prop.erly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep. a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. But if a safety belt isn't long [email protected] fasten-,your .deale.rwill order you an extende?. It's .free. Whea you go irf to order it, take the heaviest coat you:will wea, so the, extender will be long enough for.you. The extender will be.jast for you, and just for the seat in yourvehicle th.at you choose. Don't let some,one-elseuse it, and use it .Only f@rthe geat it is-madeto'fit. TO w e a it, just.attach it to the regularsafety belt. Torn or frayed safety belts may not prQtect y0.u in a,. crash. They can rip apart under impact farc.es..If a belt is tom or frayed, get a new m e right away. Also look for any opened 'or broken air -bagc.overs, and have them repair-edorreplaced (The air bsig system doemot need regular maintenance.) 1-37 Replacing.Restraint .Sy,stemParts After .a Crash ‘Ifyou’ve’ha3a crash., do y o u x e d new beits? After-avery minor cgllision, nothing may be necessary. But. if the belts weze scre,tched,as they \ n i ~ d dbe if wmn during a.mo’re:seve-reaash,.then you. need new belts. .1-38 @% NOTES $zn NOTES T -c 1-40 Section 2 Features and Controls Here y ~ can u learn about the many standard and opti-onalfeatures o.n your-vehide,and irkofmation on starting,, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and,the warning systems that teil you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem. Keys Door L.ocks Key1e.s~Entry 'System-(If Equipped) Tailgate 2-32 Theft Ne.wVihicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions S.tarting Y o u Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) htqmatic. Tr.ansmission Operation Manual Trmsrnissio,n Locking Rear Axle: Four-wheel Drive (If Equipped) Parking Brake. Shi€ting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Ma.dels Only) 2-33 2-33 2-34 Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Auto'mmtic Transmission) Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Parlung Qve.1- Things That Burn .EngineExhaust Running Your EQg-ineWhile YGu're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Windows Ti it Wheel (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multi~~ncti-onLever Exterior Lamps 2-52 2-35 2-3 7 2-37 2-43 2-4-6; 2,-47 2-50 2-5 1 2-55 ' t-orageCompartments Accessory Power Outlets (If Equipped) Tnstrument Panel Warning Lights; G a p .andTndicatms 3 2-1 '1 Keys e Leaving ymng children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windowsor other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't Ieave thekeys in a vehicle withyoung children. This vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition and door locks. It will fit with either side up. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides the owner with a pair of identical keys anda key code number. The key codenumber teUs your dealeror a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keepthis number in a safe place. If you lose your keys, .you’ll be able to have new ones made easily using.this number. Your selling dealer should also have this number. NOTICE: Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent theft. Butyou can havea lot of your vehicle if you ever trouble .getting into lock p u r keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle toget in. SObe sure you have extra keys. YOUcan use.your key to unlock your door from the outside. To lock your door from the inside, slide the lever on your inside door rearward. Unlocked doors can be dangerous. -- -- Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the insidehandle won't open it. Outsiders can easily enter throughan unlocked dobr when y0.u slow down or stop yourvehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out o€ the vehicle in a crash.if thedoors aren't Iocked. Wear safetybelts properly, lock your doors,and you will.be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. You can use the Keyless Entry System, if y-ouhave this option. 2-4 To unlock the door from the inside, slide the lever 011 your inside door forward. You will see a re.d area on the lever. Side Access Panel (Extended Cab) Power Do-orLocks (If Equipped) If your-vehicle has power door locks., the switchis located on the armrest. Press LOCK to lodk all the doors at once. Your vehicle may be eq-uippedwith a side acces-s panel for c0nv.enienc.e in loading-and unloading cargo. It is recommended that passengers who sit in the rear.jump seat enter and exit through the door Qn the passenger’s side, To open the side access panel, first ope-n thedriver’s front .do.or.Then?use the handle on th.epanel tu open it. You lnust close-the side access panel before you can close the driver’s door. To unlock the ,d.oors,press the raised area next tothe key symbol. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your door and set tlie locl~sfrom i~.rQe.Then get out and close the door. Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this option,youcan lock and unlock your doors from up to 30 feet (9 m) away .usingthe remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. This system.has a range of about 3 feet (1m) up to .30feet.(9 m). .Attimes .you-maynotice-adecreas-ein ‘range. Thisis normal for any remote keyks-sentry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have t.0 stand .closer to your vehic1e.h the tfansl’nittei’to work, try this: 0 Check to determine if battery replacement or resynchronization is necessary. See the instruclioits thtit fol1.0~. 0 Check the distance. YOU may be to.0 far from your vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. 0 Check the location. Other vehicles.or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the kftor figh, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. 0 If you’re still having trouble, see your %M dealer or a qudifiied technician for service. Changes or modifications to. this system by other than an authoi-ized service facility could void authorization to use.this equipment. Operation Battery Replacement When you press UNLOCK, the driver's door will unlock automatically. If you press UNLOCK again within five seconds, all the do.ors will unlock. .Press L0CK:to lock all the' doors. Under normal use, the battery in your .remote keyle-ss entry transmitter-should la.st about two 'years. Matching.Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle You . c a tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won't .If you h.ave to work at the n.ormal range in any Io~atiQfi. .get close 'to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it's probably ti 3 to change the battery. When repIacing the battery, use.care niot..totouch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to thesesurfaces may damage the. transmitter. 2-7 '10 replace batteries in the Keyless EnEyWnsmitter: , .. . , 1'. Jnsert a dime in the slot b.etween the covers of the tmnsmnitter near the key ring hole. Remove the bottom by twisting the.dime. 2. Remove q d replace.the battery with a Panasoaic@--type battery(CR2032 or equivalent), positive-side down. 3. .Align the covers ,and snap them together. 4. Check the op.eration af the transmitter. Resynchronization Tailgate You can 0pe.n the tailgate by pulling up un the handle while pulling the tailgate down. When you put the tailgate b.ack up, b.e sure it latchgs securely. Follow these steps if you want to remove the tailgate: 1. Raise the tailggte slightly. 2. Remo-veboth retaining cables. To remove each cable, turn it so the end faces the h n t . Then, push forward so the larger part of the hole' is over the bolt. Plrll the. -endover the 6:olt. 3. With the tailgate halfway down, pull the tailgate toward you at the left-side and then move the tailgate to the le€t to release the-rightside. 2-9 Theft, Parking at Mght Vehicle theft isbig Business, especially in.some cities, Although your vehicle has a number of theft-detefren’t -features, we knowthat nothin-g we put on it can make it.impassible to steal. However, there’are-ways you .ean.bqlp. P&k in a lighted spot, close all windows and 1.ock.your vehicle.. Remember to keep your valuables .out of sight. Put .themin a storage are&6.r take them with .you. Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s; an easy target for Joy riders or professional thieve-s-- .so don’t .doit. When you. park your-vehicleand open the driver’s dam, you’ll he;rr a tone remiding you to remove your key from the ignitipo and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignitkm: If you have an automatic tr-arcmission, taking your key out also lacks your msmis.sian. And remember to lack.thcdoors. 2-10 Parking Lots, . . ‘If you pafk in a lot where:someone will be watching. to lgck it up-andtake y w r keys. your vehicle, it’s be:st But what if you have to-leave your ignition key? Whatif YOU have to leave something.valuable in your vehicle? 0. Put your vxl-luables i.n a.st;or.age.area, like your glove box. Lock all the doors except the driver’s. New Vehkk “Bre-ak-In” Use.the key to-turn the ignition switch to €ive different positions, NOTICE: Your modern vehicle d.oesn’tneed an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform betterin the long run if you follow these guidelines: 0 Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less far the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t drive at anyone speed fast or slow for the first-500 miles (805 km). Don’t make full-thro.ttlestarts. Avoid makiilg hard stops for the first 200 miles. (322 km) orso. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yetbro-ken in. Hard stops with new liningsc m m e a n premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time youget new brake linings. Don’ttow a trailer duringbreak-in. See “Tbwing a Trailer” in the Index for more information.. -- Ignition Positions -- \ A 3 . ACCESSORY (A):.ACCESSO-RYlets ysu .use‘-thi-ngs like the radio a d the.winds,hieldwipe-rs when the engine is off. Push i.n the key -andturn it toward. YOU. Your steering wheel will remain locked, just. as it was before you inserted the. key. 2-11 NOTICE: Don't operate accessories. in the ACCESSORY position far long periods of time. Prolonged. operation of accessories in the ACCESSORY position could drain your battery-and prevent you from skarting your vehicle. LOCK (E): This position locks your ignition; -steering wheel-and tra-nsmiss-ion.It's a theft-deterfeat feature. You will oaly be able to remove your key whe.n the ignition is turned to.LOCK. .OFF (C);This position lets you turn off.the engine but Tstill turn the steering wheel'. Us.e OFF if you must have ~yx.uwhic1.e in motion while -theerigine :is off (for example, if your vehickis being towed). RUN (I)):This i s the positio-nfor driving. START (E): This starts your engine. 2-12 On manual transmissionvehicles, turning t.he key to LOCK will lock the steerihgcolumn and result vehicle. This could in a lass of ability to steer the cause -acollision. If you need to turn the enghe off while the vehicle is moving, turn thekey only to OFF. Don't press the key release buttonwhile the vehicle is moving. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in'LOCK.and -youcan't turn it, be sure you are using the corkect key;if so, is it all the way in? If'ftis, then turnthe steering wheel left and rightwhile you turn the key h.ard. But t.urn thekey only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could. break the key or the ignition switch.'If none of this.works, then your vehicle needs service. Starting Your ,Engine Key Release Button The key cannot b.e removed from ttie ignition of manual transmission vehicles unless the key release button is used. Automatic Transmissio.n Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any .other position -- that’s a safet,y feature. To reStart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. I NOTICE: To remove the key on manual transmission vehicles, turn the key to the OFF position. Then turn the key to the LOCK position while pressing the key release button down-at the .s.arnetime. Pull the key straight out. On automatic transmission vehicles, tu,rn the key to LOCK and pull it straight out. Don’t try to shiftto PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you coulddamage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. Manual Transmission The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL (N). Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal is not all. theway down -- that’s a safety feature. 2-.13 I Starting Your 2.2 Liter Engine 1. Without puslung -the acceleratorpedal, turn your ignition key to STUT. When the engine starts, let go :of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: 7-~ Holding yourkey in START for Ionger than15 .secon&at a time will cause your battery toh.e drained muchsooner. And the excessive heat- can damageyourstarter motor. t. :. ,1 :, ->..c , . 2 ~~ 1 2. Ifyour engine still won't start (or starts but then staps), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the €lcm and holcling-itthere as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. If'the vehicle starts briefly but-then stops again,. db the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for five or six-seconds. This clears extra gasoline from the engine. t h e ' 2-14 NOTICE: Your engineis designed to work with the electronics in., your vehicle. If you add .ekectrical parts or accessories, you could change theway the engine operates.Before addmg electrical equipment, checkwith yourdealer. Ifyou dodt, your engine might not perf0.m properly. If you ever have tohave your vehicle -towed,see do it the partof this manual that tells.how to without damaging yourvehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle'? in the Index. Starting You~~~~VQRTEC’~ 4300 Engine 1. Witho.ut pushing the: amilerator pedal, turn your ignition-key to START. When the-enginestarts, let go of the. key, The idle speed w go-down as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Holding yourkey :inSTART for longer khan 15 .sec.ondsat-a lime will cause. your battery-to be draihed:-muchso6ner. And the exc4?ssiVeheat can damage your starter motor. 2. If it doe.sn’t start right away?hold your key in START. If it doe‘sh’t startin 10 seconds, push ,the accelerator p:edal .all t k w a y down for five.more seconds, 01.until it starts. 3. If your engine stili wun’t .start (or sta?s but then stops)., wait 15 seca,nds and start over.. When .the engine starts, let go of the key and the accelerator pedal. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work witht.he electronics inyour vehicle. If you .add electpica1 parts or :accessories, you could change theway the engine operates,B-eforeadding electrical equipment, check withy0u.r dealer. If you dan’t, properly. your engine might not perform If-youever have to have your vehicle. towed,see the partof this manual that tells- howto do it: without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing, Your Vehile” in the Index. . Engine Codant Heater (Option) 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC .outlet. Plugging le cord into an-ungroundec let could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cordcould overheat andcause: a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord won’t reach,.use,a heavy-duty three-p.rong extension cord rated for at least 15amps. “VORTEC” 4301); Engine 2.2L Engine In very cold weather?0 “F (- 18* C ) or colder, the engine ooiantheater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to statin-gyour vehicle. 10 Use the-Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the-engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the ele.ctrica1cord. 4. Before starting theengine, be sure -tounplug.and store the cord asit was before tu keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don%,it could b.e damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in?.The answer depends on the-outside temperature, the kind .of ail you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your GM dealer inthe area where-you’Ilbe parking your vehicle. The dealer can giveyou the best advtce for that particular area. Automatic Transmission Operation Your automatic transmission may havea shift lever located on the console between theseats or on the steering column. There are several different positions for your shift lever. If your vehicle is equipped with a column shift lever, it features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster. This display must be powered anytime the shift lever is capableof being moved out of the PARK (P) position. This means that if your key is in the OFF position, but not locked,there will be a small current drain on your battery which could discharge your battery overa period of time. If you need to leave your key in the ignition in the OFF position for an extended period, it is recommended thatyou disconnect the battery cable from the batteryto prevent discharging your battery. PARK (P): This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best position to use whenyou start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. Lf! C A TION: It is dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shift lever is notfully in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave yourvehicle when the engineis running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or otherscould be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’reon fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever toPARK (P). If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will be free toroll even if your shift lever is in PARK (P) if your transfercase is in NEUTRAL (N). So, be sure the transfercase isin a drive gear, two-wheel high (2HI)or four-wheel high (4HI)or four-wheel low (4LO) not in NEUTRAL (N). See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If you’re pulling a trailer,see “Towing a Trailer’’ in the Index. -- -- -- 2-17 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your-engme doesn’t. connect-with the wheels. To restart when you’rcyalready moving, use NE.UTRAL CN) only. I NOTICE: -Shiftingtu REVERSE (R) wh’ilcrymr whide is moving forward codd damage your tran&issio.n. Shift to R E V E R a (,R) only -after your vehicle is stopped. 2-18 Shifting out of PARK (I?) or NEUTRAL (N) while. your engine is“racing” (running at high speed) is dangerous, Unless your foot is’firrmlyon the brake pedal, your vehicle.,could move.very rapidly. You could luse controland-hit people or objects. Don’t shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while you-r-errgin& rac-hg. NOTICE: AUT-OMATICOVERDRIVE (@):This yosition is for normal driving. If y.ou need more :power for passing, and yodre: (r, GQingless than about 35 mpli (56:krnlh), push your axelerator p:edal about halfway down. Goingor more, push the accelerator all the way down. You'-ll shift down to the next gedr and have more power. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0) should not b.e used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep.hills, 6r for off-road-driving..Selecr DRIVE (D) when operating the vehicle under any of these conditions. DRIVE @): This position is also use.d for normal driving,'however it offers more power -and lower fuel economy than AUTQMATIC -aVERDRIVE You should use DRIVE (D) when rowing a trailer; carrying a heavy load, driving. on steep hills or winding roads or for .off-road driving. (a). SEC-OND(2): This position gives. you more power but. lower fuel economy.' You can use SECOND ( 2)aji hills. It can help control your speed as-yougo .down steep mountain roads., but then you would..alsowant to use your brakes off-and on. YOUcan d s use ~ SECOND (2) 2-19 'I Manual Transmission This is your shift pattern. i . 2120 E . - ' Shift Li-ght 'If you:have a manual transmission, yon,have a SHIFT light. SHIFT This light will &QW you-when tash-ift to the nexl higher gear for best fuel economy. When this light CoLmrieson, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather;-road and,:traffic conditions let you. Fa; the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and -:shiftwhen the light..come,son.. Locking Rear Axle If you. have this feature, your 1acking.rear axlecan give you additional tracfim ~n snow, mud,"ice, sand or gravel. It.works like a standard axlemost ofthe t h e , but when one of the rear wheels-has no tractimand the other does, this €eatwe will allow the wheel with traction to move .the vehicle. -Whil.eyou accelerate, it is normal for the bght to go ,on and off -if you quickly change the pwition of the accelerator. Ignore the-SHIFT.light whenyou downshift. I If you.skip more I in one gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. ;And y.ou could injure yourself or others. Don't shift down more than om gear when you downshift. If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and is equipped with a ~znanualtransmissim, disregard the shift light when the- transfer case is in 4LO. 2-22 Four-wheel Drive (IfEquipped) If your vehicle has. four-wheel drive, you-cansend your engine's dwi.ving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To shift QUt of tw-o-wheel drive and into four-wheel drive, move the transfer case shift lever to 4HI or 4LO. You should use, 2HI-fix.xnostnormal driving conditions. NOTICE: ~~~~ ~~~ ~~ Driving in the 4HI or 4L.Opusitions for a Icing. time 0.ndry or wet pavement .could shorten the life of.your vehicle's drivetrain. Manual Transfer Case An indicator light near thesiveahead.” Look down the mad, to the sides and to crossroad8 far situations ,that might affee.tyour passing pattans. E you have any doubt whatsoever about -making a.successfu1p-ass,wait for a better .ti.me. 9 Do not ge.t too c-lose tothe vehicle you-wantto pass while you’re: awai,ting.an opportunity. For ode thing; following t0.0 closely redu.c:esyour area of vision, espec:ially if you’re fo1lo.win.ga largervehicle. Also, ydu won’t have. adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly.Slciws or stops. Keep back 8 reasondble .distance; * Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and. start your left lane change signal before-moving out of the right.laneto pass. When you are farenough ahead of the passe.d vehicle to seeits front in your inside -01, activate your right lane change sigmd and-move backinto the.ri,ght lane. (Remember that your-rightoutside ,mirror isconvex. The vehicle you juslpassed may seem to be farther away from y6u than it really is.) Tfy not co p.ass mufe ,than one vehicle ,at a time on two-lane’roads. Reconsider before passing the next vehicle. Qi Let’s review what driving expmts s-ayabout what happens when the thre.econ.trol systems- (brakes., steering, and,acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the tifes ”meetthe road to do what the drivt?r has asked.. In any emergency, don’t give u p Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route-ora e a of less danger. In a.skid, a driver cn lose control of .the vehicle, Defensive D.on’:t overtake-.aslowly moving vehi-detoo rapidly. Even though the brake -1amp.sare not flashing, it m.a.y be slowing down or starting to, turn. drivers .avoidmost skids by taking reasonable caresuited t9 existing conditiolrs, and by not “overdriving” those conditions.. But-,&ids are always -pa.ssible. If+you’re being .passed, make it easy-for the The threetypcis of skids correspond to your vehicle’s three c’0ntro1syst,erns.In.the.brakifig skid, y0.m whe.eIs aren’t rpl.ling. Ln the steering or-cornering skid, too much speed or steering in curve causes tires: toslip and lase cornehg,foxce,.And.in the acceleration skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels-to spin. fallowing driver to get..ahead.of you. Perh,aps you can ease.&little to the right. a 4-13 A cornering skid and an acceleratioa skid .arebest hand1e.d by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. Driving Guidelines. Off-IC0a.dDriving 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 unl.es.s-you”reon a letel, 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 arerft marked. Curves aren.’t.Ij;znked.There are no road -sigm. Surfaces can be slip-pery,rouqh, uphill or &~wnMl.In -short,you’ve gone.ri.ght ba to nature. off-road driving involves s o n i new skills. Aad tbat.’swhy it’s very important thatyou read this guide. You’ll find many driving tipsand suggestions. These will help make your off-rbad driving safer and more enjoyable. 4-14 0 0 0 0 The, heaviest things s.hould be on the load floor and forward of your rear axle. Put h-avier items as far forwardas y o u ~ ~ m . 0 Be-sure-the-imd is secured properly, so driving on the off-road terrain doesn’t toss things around. Cargo on the loa-d.-floar .piled.higher than the seatbacks can be thrown €ofward during a sudden stop. You or y0u.r passengers could be injured. Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks. Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about;when driving,over rough terrain. You or your passengerscan be struck-by flying objects.Secure the cargo properIy. Heavy laads on the roof raise the vehicle’s center of gravity, making it more likely to roll over,Yuu .can be seriously -orfatally injured if the vehicle rolls over. Put heavy loads iiisidethexargo .area, not on the roof. wward Keep cargo in the cargo ar and low as possible. You‘ll find other important information in this manual. See “Vehicle Lo-ading,” “Luggage C.arrier” and “Tires” in the Index. 4-15 Errvironmental Concerns Traveling,to Remote Areas O€f-road driving .can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises-enviranmental c:dricernS. GM recognizes these concerns and urges every off-roader to follow these-bask rules for protecting the environment: It-makes sense to: plan yow-.trip,cspechlly when-going ‘toa remote area; Know-the terraiwand plan your~uute. You are much less likely to get bad surpris-es.Get accurate maps bf trails and terrain. Try to learn of my blocked or closed roads, It’s a1s.o a good idea to travel withat 1eas.r:one o,rner vehicle. If ‘something happens to one of thern,.i€ie-.ather can help quickly. 0 0 Does your vehide have a winch?.I-f sa, be sure to read the winch instructions. 1n.aremote area, a winch can be handy-if you get: stuck. But you’ll want to h o w how to use it pmperly. Getting .Familiarwith Off-Road Driving It’s a good i.dea to practice in !an area that’ssafe and .cI.~se?o home before you go info :the wilderness.. Off-road driving;.cloesrequire some new and-dlnffixent .driving.skills. Here’s what-wemean. a 4-16 Tune you^ senses t~ different kinds of-signals. Your eyes, for example, need to co.nstantly sweep the terrain for unexpected. obstacles. -Yuurears need to listen for unasual tire .or e:ngine sounds. With youwu-rns, hands, k t and body, you’il need -to respoad to vibrations -and vehicle bounce. Scanning the Terrain you approach t h g s faster and you h.ave less time to scan the terrain f&-obstacles. 0 you. h.aveTess time to react.. 0 you have more vehicle bounce when you drive 0Ter:obst~eks.. 0 ybu’ll need.more distance for bfaking, esp-ecjally since you’re OB an unpaved surface. When you’re drivingoff-road, bouncing and quick changesin direction can easily throw you out of position. This could c.ause you to lose control .and crash. So, whether you’re driving .on or off the road, you a.nd your passengers-should wear safety belts. Off-road driving can take:you over many different kinds of tgrrain.. You need to be familiar with the terrain and:its many different f&tures. Here we some things to can-sidei-. 0 * Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead? Does the travel take .you uphfil or downhill? (There’s more discussion of .these subjects latert) Will you have :to stop suddenly or change directi-onquickly? . ... Whe.n y0.U drive over obstacles .or rough terrain, keep a. firm..gkill\.on the steering wheel; Ruts, troughs or ather -surfaace’featu?es%a~ljerk-thewheel out of your hands if you’re not prepaced, .When YOU drive oTt.erhumps, rock.; .or other obstades, YOW wheels can leave the gr.ound. Ifthis happens, e-ven with.one or t w wheels, ~ you c d t co.ntrol the vehicle as well or-atall. Eecaus-e you will be on an un-paved surface, it’s. .espe&dly importmt to avoid :sudden acceleration, sudden:.tums of sudden.braking. I n a way, .off-.road driving requires a diffkrent.kind of :alertfie$sfmm driving on paved roads :and highw-ays. There are no road signs, pastdspeed limits or signal lights. -Youhave to.use your own good judgment abaut .what&-..safeand what-isa’t. Drinkiagmd driving can be very dangerous on any mad. And’this.is-certainly trclcfor off-road driving. At ‘thevery ‘timeyou need special alertness and driving skills.,y-owr-x&kx&$-, pefcepions and judgmen-t can be affected by even a small amount of -alc30hol.You .c:ould have a serid;us--- 01even fatal -- ciccident if you drink and. drive wride with driver-who has.been drinking. See ‘“Drunk@nDriviy” in the Index. , a 4-18 Driving_.. on Off-Road Hills Off-road driving often-takes you up, d s w n . acr0s.s ~~ a hill, Driving safely on. hills requires good judgment and .an tl.nderstanding of what your vehicle can and can’t-do. There are some h.ills that simply cadt .b&,driven, ‘no mattee how well built,thevehicle. Many hills are simply too steepfor,any vehicIe. If you drive up them, you will stall.If you drive down them, you can’t control your speed. If you drive across .them, you will roll over. ‘Youcould be seriously injuredor killed. If you have any doubt about the steepness, don’t drive the hill. Appraa.chinga ‘Mill 0 What’s beyond the hill? Is there a cliff, an embankment, a drop-off, a fence? Get out and walk the bill if.. ~ Q Udodt:bGw. . It’s the. sm,m way ..findout, to. Is there a constant incline, or does the hill get sharply Is .the hill simply-too rough? Steep hills ofteahave ruts, gullies, troughs and.exposed rocks because they are more suscepti.ble to th.eeffects of erosion. steeper in places?’ 4-19 Driving Uphill .Onceyou decide .you can s:dely drive up the hill, you :needtu take some special steps. Ease .up on your -:speedas-you approach .the top of the hill. A t t a c h flag to the vehicle-t ; ~ you , mure vigible tr, appmaching traffic on trails or hill-s. Sound the horwas you approach the top ofthe -hill to let opposing traffic knqw yadre there. Turning or driving across steep hills can be. dangerous. Yoa could losetraction, slide sideways, -.and possibly roll over. YOQcould be seriously injured orkilled. Whendriving up hills always try to go straight up. Driving to the top (crest) of a hill at full ?peed can cause an accident. There could be a drop-off, embankment, clif€,or even another vehicle. You could be seriouslyinjured or killed. As you near the top of a hill, slow dawnand stay alert. QZ What.shou1.dI do if my vehicle stalls, or is about to stall, and I can’t make it up the hill? A:- If this happens, .thexe are some things you should. do, and there are some things yo11must not do. First, here’s what you slzould do: 0 Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it from rollin-gbackwards. Also,,qp:ly the parking brake. 2f your engine is still running, shift the transmission to REVERS-E(R), release the parking brake, arid slowly back down the hill in REVERSE (R). If your engine’hasstopped running, you’ll need to restart it. With the brake pedal depressed and the parking brake still applied, shift the transmission to PARK (P) (or, shift to NEUTRAL (N) if your vehi-clehas a manual h-ansmi.ssion)and restart the engine. Then, shift-toREVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and slowly back dow’n the hill as straight as possible in REVERSE (R). Insteixd, apply the regula- br.&e: to st-opthe vehicle. Then apply the p.aTki-ng:brake.Shift to REVERSE (R), release the parking -brake,and slowly back straight down. Never attempt to turn around if you are about to stall when going up a hill. If the hill is steep eno.ugh to. stall your vehicle; it:s steep enough to Game yon PO 1-011over X you tuyn .aTaund.If-youc;an”t.make it up the hill, you must back straight down the hill. 4-21 Q.' S.uppose, after.stalling, I try to back down the hiIl and decide I just can't do it. What should I do? A: Set the.parking brake, put your trammission in PAW (P) (or the manual transmission in FIRST (1))and turn-off the engine.Leave the vehicle and go get-.somehelp. Exit on the uphill side.md stay cl&xr of the path the vehicle would take if it rolled downhill. Do not shift.the transfer case to NEUTRAL (N) when you leave the vehicle. Leave it in some gear. 4-22 ~ If you have- amanual transfer case shtft lever, shifting the transfercase to NEUTRAL (N) can cause your vehicle to roll. evenif the transmission is m PARK (P) (or, if you have the manual transmission, evenif you're in gear). Thisis because the NEUTRAL (N) position on the transfer case overrides the transmission. If you are going to leave your vehicle, set the parking brake and shift the transmission to-PARK (P) (or, put your manual transmission inFIRST (1)). But do not shift the transfer case to the NEUTRAL (N) position. Leavethe transfer case in the ZHI, 4HI DI" 4LO position. i Driving Downhill When off-roading takes mnsi.det a number of thi Heavy braking when goj -u y-oufbrakest6 Vverheat and fade. This could cause loss of contra1 and a ,seriousaccident. -Applythe brakes lightly when descendinga: hill and use a low gear to keep ve.hicle speed un.&r control. 4-23 Q.’ Are there some things-Ishould notdo when .driving’downa hill? A: Yes! These are important because if you ignore them you could lose control .and havea serious accident,. 0 When driving downhill, avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill. A .hill that’s nut too steep to drive down may be too steep tQ drive acro:ss. You could roll over if you don’t drive straight down. 0 Never go down-hill with the transmission in: N E U T W (N),.or-with the clutch pedal dep&ssed in a .manuai~ shift. This is called “free-wheeling.” Your brakes will.have to do all the work and could overhe’at and.fade. 4-24 .Q: Am I likely to stall when going downhill? A: It’s much more likely to happen ,going uphill. But if it.happens going downhill, here’s: what to do. 0 Stop your vehicle by applying the-regular brakes. Apply the parking brake. Shift to PARK. (P) (.or to NEUTRAL (N) with the manual transmission) and, while still braking, . . restart the engine. S.hift back to a 1.0w gear, release the parking brake, and drive straight down. If the engine-won’t start, get out and get. help. Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later, an off-ro.ad:trail will probably go across the incline of a hill.. If this happens, you have to decide wheth.er to try to drive a-cross theincline. Here are some. For reasuns like these, yqu need to decide cwehll’y whether tci try to drive across an incline. Just -becausethe trail goes across the incline.duesn’r-meanyou have to drive it. The l.ast vehicle to try it might hi rolled over. things to consider: 0 L Drivbg across an incline that’s too stee.p will make-yourvehicle roll over.You could be seriously injuredor kilIed. If you have any doubt about the steepnessof the incline,.don’t driveacross it. Find another route instead. @ * What if I’m driving -acrossan incline that’s-not too steep, but I hit some loose gravel and-startto slide downhi11. What should I do? .A: If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways, 0 turn downhill. This should help straighten out .the. vehicle and prevent the side slipping. -HoW.ever,a much better way to prevent this is to get’out and “walk the course” so you know what the surface is like.before you drive it. 4-25 If your vehicle stalls when you're cmssing incline, be sure you (and your passengers) get out 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 right in .its path. . a n ... . 'I .. 1 , j , I -:.II ,. ,,, ~ i 1 i J If you have to walk down the slope, stay out of the path the vehicle-will take if it does roll over. Getting outon the downhill (low) sideof a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous. If thevehicle rolls over, you could be crushed or killed. of the Always get out on the uphill (high) side vehicle and stay-well clearof the rollover path. Driving in Mnd, Sand, Snow or Ice When you dxive in mu.d, snow or sarsd, your wheels won’t get good traction. You can’t accelemte as quickly, turning i.s more dif€icult, and you’ll need longer braking distances. Hard packed mow ;sad ice. oEer the wofWtire’tractioa. On thes~es-Urfac.e.s,it’s very easy to lase c.on!Td, On wet ice, for example, the traction i.s so paor that you will h,ave diffic-ultyaccelerating, And if you d:ogkt movi.ng, poor sleeting and difficult braking-can cause you to slide out of control. It’s best .to use a low..gearwhen you’re in mud -- the ,deeper the mud, the lower the gear: In really ,deep mud, $he idea is to keep your vehicle-moving s.0 you don’t .!get stuck. When you drive on sand, yo-u’ll sensg a change-in wheel traction, But St will &pmd upon how looseiypacked the ,sandis. 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, accelefating and braking. You may ,w.antto reduce the air pressure in your tires slightly when driving on :sand.‘This.will improve traction, Driving on frozen lakes, ponds or rivers can be dangerom. Undewater sprirmgs, currents under the ice, or sudden thaws can weakenthe ice, Your vehicle could fall through the ice and you and your passengers could drown. Drive your vehicle on -safe-surfaces only. , Driving in Water Light rain causes no specialaff-road driving problems. But .ke.avy rain can .meanflash flooding, and flood waters demand extreme caution. +Findout how 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 ‘tryit -- you probably won’t g-et 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 st-dl.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 gp through water, remember that when your brakes get wet; it may take you longer to stop. ..;;&I <,..,..?, , - ‘ a--. . ,.: i, 4-28 Driving through rushing water can be dangerous. Deep water cansweep your vehicle downstream and youand your passengers could drown.If it’s only shallow water,it can still wash away the ground from under your tires, and youcould lose traction androIl the vehicle over.Don’t drive through rushing water. See “Driving Throagh Water” in the Index f6TmGE infoination on driving through water, After Off-Road Driving .Drivingat Night Remove .any brush. or debris th.at has collected an.theunderbQdy, chassis or under the hood. These accu.mulation-scan be a fire hazard. After operation in mud or.sand, have the br&e liningscleaned -andchecked. These substances can cause glazing-and uneven braking,. C,heck tihe,body struc.ture, steerbig, su$pensioonjwheels, tires .-andexhaust system for damage, Also, check the file1 lines and cooling system for any leakage. Your vehicle will req.uire more frequent service due to aff-rrrad use.. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule fo,r additional infofmation. Night driving is more dangerous th-anday driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaire-d by alcohol or drugs, with nieht vision broblems, or by fatigue. -.- 4-29 down on glare frqm headl@%qs,..but ,they:als,omake.-alot of things invi.slble. D-rivingin Rain and on Wet Roa ; Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet -road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your fire-to-road traction isn’t as good. as on dry roads. Arid, if your tires don’t-have much tread .left, you-’11get even less traction. It’-s alway,swise to go :slower and.be. cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. Thesurface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving o,n drypavement. The heavier the rain,the harder it is:to see. Even if your .windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavernent.maskings, the edge sf the road and even people walking. It’s wise to ke,ep your wiping equipment-in gaodshape and keep your windshield washer tank-filled with washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on rhe windshieJd, or when strips of rubber start to sep-arate from The inserts.. 4-31 Wet brakes can cause accidents.They won't work as well in a quick stop and may cause pullingtu one side. You could lose controlof the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brakepedal lightly until your brakes work normally. 1 : . .. : .:I Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through same car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But-if you can't, try to slow da.wn before you hit them. Hydroplaning Driving Through Deep Standing Watw NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing,water; water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine. Neverdriv.e through water thatis slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle.If’you can’t avoid deep puddlesor standing water, drive through them veryslowly. Hydroplaning usually happens .at higher s.peeds. There just isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplanirgi The. best advice is to slow down whenit is raining. Some 0the.r Rainy Weat Besides s l o w i ~ ~down, g allow some extra following distance. And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle,. Allow yourself more dear room ahead, and be prepared to have y ~ u view r restricted by mad spray. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See “Tires” in the Index.) 4-33 C.ityDriving. Here -are waysto increase y.ou safety in city driving.: .Know the best way to get to where you are. going, Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part .of the city just as you wo.uld for a cross-country trip. m Try to use the freeways that-rimand.erisscr.oss mmst large &tie-s.You’ll save time -andenergy (See.the next part, “Freeway Driving.”) Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic ligh.t-isthere because the corner is busy emugh to, need it. When a light turns gre,en,and just before you start to Iimve, check both ways for vehicle-s that have not cleared the intersection Or may be running the’ red li-ght. Orkof the bigg.est problems with city streets is the :amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch o.ut for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic -.signals. 4-34 Freeway Driving At the &irrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should.be.gin to check traffic. Try to determine where you exp.e.ctto blend with the flow. Try to merge iritd the gap at close to the prevailing sp%eed.Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the,traffic flow. Once you are on the freeway, adjust youspeed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it’%$Qwqq Stav in the right lane uniess you want’topass. Before changing lanes, check y0u.r mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Just before you leave the-lane; glance.quickly over your shoulder,to make-sure there-isn’t another vehickin your “blind” spQt. Mile fox mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of-allroads. But they have-their own special rules,. The most important advice on freeway-drivingis: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the sam-e s-peed.most of the other -drivers are dri.ving; Too-fast gr too-dow driving.b r e k a smooth traffic flow. Treat .the left lane o n a fr-eewayas a passing lane. Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable fdhwing distance. Expec-t tomove at night. When you want to leave the:freeway, move tothe-proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up, D~.~~ on to the next exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. 0 f c 0 Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads- :,Is there actually such a condtion as “highway hypnosis”? “Or is it just plain falling asleep atthe wheel? .Callit highway hypnosis, lack of awareness; or whatevm. There is something. about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on th.eroad, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind :against .thevehcle that c a i ~~ a k you e sleepy. Don’t letit happen .?toyou! If it does, your vehicle canleave the soad h.Eess tlzan a second, and you could crash and be injured. What can you do about h.ighway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can .happen. Then here a-e some tips: 0 Make sure.your vehicle:is well ventilated; with a comfortably cool interior. 0 Keep your eyes moving. Scan -the road ahead and t o the sides. Cheek y-ourmirrors and your imtruine’nts frequently. 0. Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from drivjng .in flat or.ro1ling terrain. If-you get sleepy, p.ull off-theroad into a rest, service or-par.king- area andtake a asp, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency. 4-37 If you drive regularly in steepcountry, or if you're planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer-andmore enjoyable. (See "Off-Road Driving" in the Index for information ab.out driving off-road.) Keep your vehicle in goodshape; Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These pqrts @a work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to 'know is this:let:your engine do.some of the slowing.down. Shift -toa lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. I Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or WILII the ignition off is dangerous.Your brakes wil have to do all the work of slowing down. Theycould get so hot that they wouldn't work wen. You would then have poor brakingor even none goingdown a hill. You could crash. Always have youre n b e running and your vehiclein gear when you go downhill. Know how to go uphill. You may want to-shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission, andyou can climb thehill better. If you .don't shift down, yourbrakes could get so hot that,they wouldn't work well. You would then have po.orbraking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Shift down to let your engine assistyour brakes .ona steep downhill slope. 4-38 Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills-or mountains. Don't swing wide or cut across the center-ofthe road, Drive at speeds that let -youstay in your own lane. I As YOU go over the topof--ahill, be alert. Therecould be something in your lane, likea stalled car or an accident. YQUmay see highway signs an mountains that warn of special problems. Examples arelong grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. Be alert to these and take appropriate action. Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush. or broom, n supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, somewinter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving. under severe conditions, include-a smallbag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure these items inyour vehicle. Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have goodtraction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road,you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be very careful. Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. 4-39 Whatever:the G-ondition-- smooth ice, packe.d,blowing or loose:snow -- drive with Cautibn. Accelerate gently. Trynot to break thefragile.traction. If you accelerate t6o fait, the dr5v-e whee1.s will spin-and polish the -surfaceunder the tires even more.. Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you,make-a hard stop on a slippery road. Even tho.ugh you have an anti-lock brxking system, you’ll’ want to begin stopping sooner tha-nyou would on dry pavement. S,ee:“Anti-Lo-ck” in the Index. Allow greater following distance :on any slippery road. Wh8t’s:the worst time for this? “Wet-.ice.”Very cold snow or-ice-can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice c.m-be even m-ore.trouble be-cause -it ‘may.offer the 1-eastiraction of all. You can get wet ice when it’s about fxce.zag C32”F; 0°C) .and fieeziag rain begins tQ fall. Try to avoid driving .on wet ice untG salt and sand crews can get there. Watch for dipperyspots. The road might be fine until you hit a,spat.th&s covered.with ice. Qn an .otherwise clear road,: ice-patchesmay app-ear in shaded areas where thesun mn’t reach/ arou-nd clump>sof.trees, :behind buikdings under bridges. Sometiines the:surface of a curve air an overpa% may remain icy when the surrounding raxds are clear. If you see a-patch &ice ahead of YOLI-, brake:before you axe on it, Try notto brake while you’=re.actually on .the ice, .and avoid sadden st_e.Gringmaneuvers. If You're Caught i.na Blizzard Tie B red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you've been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. Ityou have' no blankets or extra .clothing, make .body insulators fmm newspapers, burlap bags, rags , floor mats. -- anything you can wrap around yourself :or tuck under your clothng to keep w m . If you are stoppcd by heavy snow, you could be in :a serious situat-ion. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you h o w for sure th.atyou are near help and you can hike thr0u.g-hthe snow. Here.are.some things to-do.to: su-mrnohhelp and keep yourself and your passengers safk; .Turn on your hazaxl flashers. You can ran the.engine tokeep.warm, b.ut be cmeful. .. 4-41 Snow can trap exhaust gases under yo.ur vehicle. This.can cause deadly CO (carbon rncmoxide) gas to get: inside.CO could overcomeyou and kill you. 'Youcan't .seeit or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from aruund the.base of your vehicle, especiallyany that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check around again from time to time-to be.sure snow doesn't col1ect:there. Open a window just a, little on the side of the vehicle that%away froin the wind. This will help keep CO out. Run your engine o111y as long as you h~ust.This s&veSfu.eL When you run the engine,make it g . - alittle faster than just idle. That is, push. the,accelerator..slightIy. This uses less fuel far the heat that .you get and it keeps- the. battery charg.ed. You willl neecia well-charged battery 'to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later an with.your headamps.. Let the heatex run for a while. Then,.shut the-engineoff and dose the window almost all the way to' p&erve the heat. Start the e.ngine again and repe.at.this only when you feel ceally qxkbmfortable 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 out of the vehicle.and do some .faidy vlgorous -exercises every half how os so until help comes. Recreational Vehicle Towing (Four-wheel Drive WithManual Shift Transfer Case Only) 1* Set the 1 'king brake: firmly. 2. Place an auromatic transmission in PARR (P) qr a -manualtransmis'siori in FIRST (1). 3. Firmly attach the vehicle .being towed to the 'to,w vehick. Do not tow the. v&icle by the rear bumper bar. Refer to the hitch manufactu.rer's instructions. 4. Place the manual shift transfer case-shift lever in 'NEUTRAL (N). 5 . Release the parking brake only after the -vehicle, being towed is firmly attache-dto the tow vehicie. 6; Ins-ertthei-gnitiaa key into the ignitim switch md turn it one notch fixward of the LOCK position. This places the key in the OFF po'sitiofi; which 'ufilocks the steering column while preventing battexy draia. Unlocking the steering column will allow for proper rnovemcnt of the:front w'beel.s/tirr;sduring towing. R-ecre.ationa1Vehicle Towing (Except Four-Wheel Drive With Manual Shift Transfer Case) Shifting the transfer case intoNEUTRAL (N. an cause your vehicle to roll evenif the transmission is in PARK (P), for an automatic transmission, or if your vehicle is in gear, fora manual transmissi6n. You or othets could be injured. Make sure the-parkingbrake is firmly .set befbre you shift the transfercase into NEUTRAL (N). 4-43 Load& Your Vehicle Weight .Rating (GAWR). To find Qutthe actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a we.igh station and weigh your-vehicle.Your dealer can help you with this. Be sure to spread out your load equally on bath sides of the centerline.. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the ieither the front or rear axle. GAWR h And, if you do have a heavy load, you-sho,uldspfead. it out. Similar appearing vehicles.may have. differeQtGVWRs and payloads. Please note the Certificatioflire. label sf your truck or consultyour dealer foradditional details. The Certification/Tire.iabelis found on the driver's door edge, -abovethe door latch. The label shows the size of your original. tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the grassweight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the Gro-ss-Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, cargo aild trailer tongue weight, if pulling a-trailer. The C&tification/Tire.label also tells you the maximum weights for the frontand-re,araxl.es,called Grass Axle In the.case of a gudden stop or collision, things carried inthe bed of your truck couldshift^ forward and come into the passenger area, injuring you and others. you put thingsin the bed of your truck, youshould rnake.su.rethey are properly secured. ' I f I A CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum €ront .or rear GAWR. Ifyou do, parts on your vehicle can ~ break, or it canchange the way your-vehicle handles. These couIdcause-youto lose control. Also, .overloadingcan shorten the life of your vehicle. Using he-aviers.uspension comp'onents to get added durability might not change. your weight ratings. Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way. I NOTICE.: Your warranty does not cover-parts.or components that fail because of overloading. h CAUTION: Things youpnt inside your vehicle canstrike -and.injure people in-a-sudden stop or-turn-,0r.m a.crash. 0. Put things in the cargo area .of your vehicle. Try to spread theweight evenly. Never stack heavier things, like .suitcases.,. inside the vehickso thatsome of them are above the top.s'of'theseats. 0- Don't leave 'an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle. @ When you carry something insidethe vehicle, secure.it whenever yon can. +. Don't leave a seat-foldeddown mle!sS you need tu. There's also important loading information for off -road driving in this manual. See "Loading Your-Vehicle for Off-Road Driving" in the Index. If you put t Igs imide your vehicle. -- like suitcases, tools, p.ackages, ~r anything else -- they will go as fast as. a e .vehicle goes. 1f'yo.uhave t~ st0.p or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they'll keep going. 4-45 The payload capacity ;is- shown on the CertificatiodTire label. This is the maximum load cap.aeity that. Y;QU vehicle can-carry. Be-sure to includejthe weight ~f the ‘occupantsas part of your load.. If you a.ddedany accemxies or equipment after your vehicle-left the factory, remember tQ sub&acJ the weight of these tla:ngs fi-om thepayload. Your deal&-can help you. with this-. Add-on Equipment Wh-enyou c a r y -rem-csivableitems., y m may meid to put a limit on how many pe,ople you c,arry inside.your ve-hide. Be sure to weigh ycru’l;vehicle beWe you buy arid install .the new equipment. NOTICE: Your warranty due.m’t cover parts,or ,camp!on,entsthat fai1,becauseof ow-rloading. Truck-Camper Loading.In.forrnatbon This label is inside your glove box. It will tell you if your vehicle can ca.my a- slide-in camper, how much df a laad yo-urvehicle can carry, and how to correctly spread out your I-oad.Also, it will help you match the right slide-in rcamper to your vehicle. When you c&ry a slide-in camper, the-total cargo load of -your vehicle is the weight of the Camper, plus @ evefything eke added to the-camper after-it left the factory; @ everything in the camper; and Refer to the Truck-Camper Loading IDformation label in the gIove box for A and B dimensions. all the people inside. The Cargo Weight,Rating (CWR) is the maximum weight of;the -load,your vehicle %.an carry. It doesn’t include the we?ght af the-peopleinside. But, yo~r.can figure about 150 lbs. (68,kg) for each.seating position. The total cargo load must r vehicle’s CWR. be m !than vour load for measurementpurposes. Use the rear edge-of the. floor The recommended-location for the cargo center of gravity for the Cargo Weight Rating (C) is the p-oint where the mass of a body is concentrated and, if suspended at.that point, would balance the front and rear. 4-47 Here is an example of proper truck and .carnper.rnatch; Towing -aTrailer I 11 you don’t use the correctequipment and.dr-ive pruperly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For ex.ample,if the traileris too heavy, the brakes may not work well or,even at all. You; and your passengers couldbe seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if-youhave followed ail tIie ste:ps inthis sectiw. Ask your GM dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer -- with your vehicle. NOTICE: Pulling a: trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To puli a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, andsee your.GM dealer for important Information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. 4-49 If You Do Decide To Pull.A Trailer If you do, here are some imp-ortmtpoints: '0 If you have-an automatic transsinission5.you can use DRIVE (Dj (m,as you need to, a lower gear) when -towinga.tr-ailer. Operating your vehickin DRIVE (P)when towing a trail& will minimize. heat buildup a-ndextend the life of your transmission. If you have -a manual eansmission and Y Q U ' W ~towinga trailer, it-'s:betternot to FIFTH (5) gear. Just drive in FOURTH (4).gear (or, as y-ou necd to, a ' u s e 1Qwer ge.a). Three importmt considerations haveto do. with weight: the; weight Qfthe-trailer, 0 The follo-w%g chart shows haw much your trailer can weigh, based upon your: vehicle r n o . & l and.options. Vehicle 2wD Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. 3.73 2,000.Il.?s.(90.8 kg) 2.2L Engine: 4.10 2,000 lbs. (908 kg:) 2wJ-J 'VOREC"' 4300, Auto. Trans. 3. m 3.42 5,000.lbs. (2 270 kg) 6,O.OO lhs. (2 724 kg) 3.08 4,000 lbs. (1 g.16 kg) 3.08 3 -42 3.73 4.,500 h s . ( 2 043 kg) 5,500 1b.s. (2497 kg) $,5OOllbs.. (2497 kg) the weight of the traiirer?tongne and the weight on-yourvehicle's tires. Weight of the Trailer How he-avycan a trail& safelybe?' - It depends on how yosll plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, mad grades, outside -temp&atureand how much y a w vehicle is used to pull a trailer are -all important. An,d~,it can also depend an any .-specialequipment that you have on your vehicle. 4 m "VORTEC" 4300 Auta:.Trans. 3,500 ibs. (I 589 kg,) 4,000, lbs. (1 8 1.6kg) 4,500 lbs. (2 043 .kg) M.ax-irnWtrailer weight is c-alculateda s s u ~ q :the g driver and one. pesseiger are in the tow vehicle-and it has till ,the required traiiering equipment; The weight of additimal optional equipment, passieiigers-and cargo in the tow vehicle,must be sub,jxac.f,edfrom the maximum trailer weight Two-wh&I-drive models with a.GVWR of 4,20ci lbs. (L9O7 kg) and.four-wheel-drive models w& .&e ZR2 suspen&an package are limited to a 2,@001bs.(908 kg) .trailer rating. YOUcan .ask yaur dealerfor our trailering information or advice, or you.,cmwrite us.at the address’listedin your Warranty and Owner Assis;taace.Information Booklet.. In Canada, write t ~ : Weight of the TrailerTongiue, The tongue load (A) of any trailer is-an important weight to. measure because it affects:the. total or.-gross wei.ght of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehcle, any cargo you may c.my in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehick. And..if you will tow a trailer, you must add the tonwill ga to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to a metal enginepart. Don’t connectpositive (+) to negative (-) or you’ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too. 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead btittery. 7 . Don’t let the .other.end touch metal. Connect itto the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. 8. Now connect the black negative (-1 cable to the good battery’s negative (->terminal. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative cable doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to.a heavy unpaiked ketal part on the engine.of the vehicle with the dead battery. 5-6 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting -back to the battery is much less. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine fora while. 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won’t start aftera few tries, make sure all connections are good. If it still won’t start, it probably needs service. Fans or other moving engineparts can injureyou badly. Keep your hands awayfrom moving parts once the engines.arerunning. 1.2. Remove me cables in reversemder .to prevent electrical shGrting. Take c.ae that they don’? touch each .other,or any other metal. A. Heavy Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery C. Dead Battery I TO hdp avoid injury to you or! otfiws: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. @ Never tow faster thansafe or posted speeds. 0 Never taw "wishd.amage.dpiartsnot fully secured, 0 Never.@ under your vehicle after it has been.I[i€tedby the tow truck. Always w e s,eparatesafety chains..on each .side-when towinga vehicle. 0 Newr use J-hooks. Use T-hooks instead. * A vehicle can fall from a car carrier. i it isn't adequately secured. This can cause a .:collision9 serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The vehicle shouid.betightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is transported. Dan%use substitutes (ropes, leather-straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sharp edges.underneath thedowed vehicle. Always use T-hooks inserted in the T=hookslots, Never use J-hooks. They will damage .drivetrain*and suspension components. When your vehicle is being towed,.h-avethe ignition key . md.&;the OFF-position.. The ite,erin,gwliegl sli~ultl be. cla-mpedin-a straightdahezd position witb a clamping &vice desi:ped for towing-service.DOfiat ust the vehicle's steering c.olumxz I-ockfor this. The transmission should be in NEUTRAL (N) an-dthe .transfer case, if you '31ave one, ShQuLd.be in 2HI. The p&ing.bm.ke shguld-.-lje seleased. If your vehicle has. a flqor mounted shifter and no .electrical power, the electrical.So1enoi.dlock must be .ovexKidd.mtu shi%t-.hm PARK (P>:to NEUTRAL (Nj. Follow -:these.step.8: 1. Push the'bme of the.'€e.athershift l e v a boat forward with your thumb. L 3. 'Move the solenoid.lever toward the driver's side to. m1oc.k it; 4. 'While holding the solenoid lever in the unlock gosition, press the shift lever button and shift into NEUTRAL (N). 5'. Release the solenoid lever and snap the b.QgL.b.a& . ,... . into place. Don't have your vehi-cle towed onth-edrive wheels unless you must. If -theVehicle .mustbe towed--on. the drive wheels, be sure to follow the. sp.e.adand distance restrictions Mer in this section oryour transmission will be damaged.. If these limitations must be exceeded, the0 the drive wheels have to b:e supported on .a dolly. Front Towing; Tow.Limits.-- 35 rnph (56 k m h ) , 50 miles (-8O-km) lrehicles withfuur-whesl-drive with the electronic -transfercaseo p t h must use a towing dolly under the mar whe& when towing from the fipnt. NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-typeequipment or fascia/fog lamp damage will occur.Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additionalramping may be. fequipedfor car-earrierequipment. U k safety chains and wheel straps. Towing a vehicle overrough surfaces could damage a vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment. To help avoid damage,instan a towing doIlyand raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the-ground and/or wheel-lift equipment. Do not attach winch cablesor J-haoks to suspension components. when using;car-carrier eq-uipment. Always useT-hooks inserted in the T-hook-slots. Rear Towing Tow Limits -- .35 mph (56 kwdh), 50 miles (SO kmj Vehicles withfour-whe&dvive with EkctroHic transfer case option must use a towing,dolly under th.efron;t ~vheelswhen towing-frmn the reaz NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-typeequipment or rear bumper valance damage will occur. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional rainping may be required for car carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. , Towing a vehicle overrough Surfaces could damage a vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle to .ground or vehicle to wheel-lift eq-uipment.Ta help avoid darnage,install a towing dally and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment. Do not ,attach winch cables or J-hooks ta suspension components when using car-carrier equipment. Always use-T-hooks inserted in the T-hook slots. 5-11 Engine Overheating YQUwill find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument paneI. Steam from an overheatdenginecan burn y.ou badly, evenif you just open the ho.od. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam toming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no sign of-steamor coolant before you open the hood. If you keep driving when your engine:is overheated, the liquids in it can catch.fire. You .or others could be badlyburned. Stop your engine if it overheats,, and getmt of the vehicle until.the engine is cool. ESteam Is Coming FroniYour Engine NOTICE: I If your -engine catchesfire.because you keep driving with no co.olant,your vehicle can b.e badly damaged. The costly repairs would..not.be c~overedby your warranty. 5-12 IfNo Steam Is Coming From Your Engine - . If y0.u get the overheat warning but s.ce or hear RO steam, theproblem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a 1i.ttletoo hot when yau: .O Climb a long hill 0 S.top after high-speed driving. 0 Idle for long periods in traffic. OLI: a hot day. e- Tow a trailer. See “Dfiving on Grades” in .the Index. If you get .the overheat warning with no sign of s-team; try this for a minute or so:1. If you have an air conditioner, turn it off. 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest.$gm speed and open the window as necessary. 3. 1% you’re in a.traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shift to the highest gear while driving -- AUTOMATlC OVERDRIVE (@) or DRIVE (D) far automatic transmissions. If you n.0 longer have the overheat warniiqg,.you can drive. Just to besafe, driv.e slower for .about 10 minu.tes. If the warning does;n’.tcome back.ofl, you can drive normdly.. If the warning c.aritinues-,pull OV&, stop, and p - ~ y.Ourk vehicle right hway. If there’s still no s i g n of steam, push the accelerator Uhtil the engine speed is about twice as fast-asnormal idie speed. Bring the. engine speed back to-normal idle s p e d after two QP three minutes. Now:s.yeif the warning, stops. But &en-,if you still have the .warnhg-,twn qfl--fhc engine and get Gveryona .out af rhe whicle until it coois Eown. When you decide it’s m€e to lift the,hood, here’s what you’ll see: I CAUTION: P-If your vehicle. has air conditioning, the auxiliary electric fan under the hood can start up .even when the. engine is not running. and can injure away from you. Keep hands, clothing and tools any underhood .electricfan. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else u,ntil it cools down. A, Ccrolant R-ecovery Tank B. .RadiatorPrmsure Cap C. Engine .Fan 5-14 1 heater and radiator noses, and other engine parts, can be.very hat. Don’t touch them. If you do,, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is aleak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could and you could beburned. cause ,an engine fire, Get any leakfixed before you drive the vehicle. L The coolant level should be at the ADD mark. If it isn’t, you may have, a-le-&in the mdiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump 01 ?mewbereelse in the cdoling.system. I NOTICE: -. Engine damage from running your ,engine without coolant isn’tcovered by your warranty. If there seems to be no leak, start the fine again, :See if the fan speed increases when idle s p e d is -doubledby pushing the -acceleratorpedal down. If it doesn’t, your vehicle needs service. Turn off-theengine. How to,Add Csolsrnt to the Coolant Recovery Tank Ifyou haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolmt level isn’t at ADD, add a :SO/SO mixture.of clean wnrer (prefer&bly .distilled):and DEX-CC)OL@(siljcate-frm) antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for more information.) r- Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be da-ngerous. Plain water,or some other liquid likealcohol, can boil beforethe proper coolant mix win. Your vehicle’s coolant warning. system -isset.for the.pr0pe.rcoolant mix. With plain wateror the wrong-mix, your engine conld ,gettoo hQt buty.ou wouldn’t get the overheat warning. Your engine could catchfire and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean water ana DEX=COOL@coolant. NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack.the engine, radiator, heatercore and ather parts. Use the recommended coolantand the proper coolant mix. r You can be burnedif you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolantcontains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on -ahot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at ADD, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can add the.proper coolant .mix directly to the radi,ator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it. Steam and scalding Bquidsfrom a hot cooling system canblow out and burn you badly. They are .under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at highspeed. Never turn the.cap when the cooling system, including:the radiatorpressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling systemrand radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever haveto turn.the pressure cap. -- 5-18 -- Wow .toAdd Coolant tothe Radiator 2. Then keep turning the pressur'e cap, but.now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 1. You can remove the pressure cap when the cooling system, inchding the pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the-pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until'it first stops. (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-cOOL@ co.olant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. 5-20 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the pressure cap off. 6. Start the engine and let itrun until you can feel the upper radi:ator hose.getting hot. Watch out for the engine fan. 7 . By this time, the coolant level inside the filler neck may be lower. If .the level is lower, tidd more of the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reach.es xh-ebase af the filler neck. 8. Then replace the pressure cap, A,t any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow aut of the filler ne.ck, reinstallthe press-ure cap. B.e-surethe arro.ws on t.he pressure cap line up like this. It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out’?while you’re driving, especially if you- maintain your tires properly. If-airgoes out of.a..tire,i t 3 much more likely to le:& out sbwly. But if you should.ever have a “blowoilt,” hme are a few tips about what to expec~ -andwhat to do: You.mhy alstt-hear this €annoise wheli ycju s.tart the engine. It will .go away as the fa :lutch disengages. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. 3. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle with a manual transfercase shift lever, be sure the transfer case isin a drive gear not in NEUTRAL (N). 4. Turn off the engine. 5. Put the wheel blocksat the front and rear of the tire farthestaway from the one being changed.That would bethe tire on the other side of the vehicle, at the opposite end. -- Changing a tire cancause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. You and they could be badly injured. Find a level placeto change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: I. Set the parking brakefirmly. 2. Put anautomatic transmission shift lever in PARK (PI or shift a manual transmission to FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R). CAUTION: (Continued) Removing the Spare.’Tireand Tools The jacking equipment you’I1 need. is .stored inside the plastic jack covef.which is behind the-fr-ontseats, -either on the center of the wall (extmded cab) ‘or ‘on the p-assenger’sside .of the wxll (regular cab). The following steps will tell youhow to use the jack and change a tire. This is the jack cover for the extended cab. The cover .for the re,gular cab is similar. To remove it, turn the phstic wing nu%counterclmkwis.e. Rem-ovethe. J ac R cover. Turn .the wi~%g imt. cwnterclockwise :and rem-ove the wheel blocks.,jack and wheel wrench. Your spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle; See “Compact S-pareTire” later in this section for more mformation-about the compact spare. NOTICQ Never remove or restow a tire frodto a stowage. psition under the vehicle while the .vehicleis suppiorted by .a jack+Always tighten th.etire fully against the:underside-of the vehicle when restowiqg. $-E . _.. - . Turn the wheel wrench c0unterclo'ckwiA-et$ lower the .spare tire. Keep turning the wheel wrench irntil the spare tire can be pulled out from under .the vehicle. When the tire has been completely lowered, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable.,and pill it through thewheel Gpening:.Puli the tire out from underthe vehicle. I To help avoid v.ehicle.damage,do not drive th-e vehicle before $he-cable is restored. Pwf.the spare .tire nearae-flat tire. 5-26 The tools you'll be, w i n g include. the jack (A) and wheel wrench (€3).Your vehicle may also liava an optional hub, cap I:emov.d to-ol. The optional hub cap removal tool is stowed with the jack. Position the hub cap removal tool i-nthe notch and pull straight ,awayfrom the wheel tQ avoid,p.otential damag,eTO the hubcap and wheel surface. Remove.the hub cap. I€you h v e an aluminum or plastic molded hGb :cap:,pry it off with the chisel .end of your wrench. wheel Some of the molded plastic hub caps.hme imitation wheel nuts -moldedinto them. The wheel wrench won’tthe. fit these imitation nuts, SQ don’t try to remove them with the socket end of the’wheel.wrench. If you have individual wheel nut caps that each cover nut, they must be-removed in order to get to the wheel nuts. Use the socket end of the wheel wrench to-rerno.ve wheel nLlt Your wheel nut. caps may attach your hub cap to the wheel, Remove these whe.el nut caps before you rake off the hub cap, 3. Fit the jack into the appropriate ho1.e nearest the flat tire. 1. Using the wheel wrench, lomen all the wheel nuts. Don't remove them yet. 2. Turn the jack handle clockwise slightly to raise the jack lift head. 5-28 A. Front Frame Hole. B. Rear Frame Hole (ZR2) C. Spring Hanger Hole (Standard Pickups) Getting under a vehicle whenit is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slipsoff the jack,you could be badly injured orkilled. Never get under a vehicle whenit is supported only bya jack. I 1 NOTICE: Raising your vehicle withthe jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoidpersonal injury and vehicle damage, be sureto fit the jack 18t head into the properlocation beforeraising your vehicle. 4. Raise the vehicleby turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit. 5. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat-tire; b. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts..If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 7 . Place the spare on the wheel mounting-surface. Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a t h e . Th-e wheel couldcome off.and cause an accident. When you change a wheel,-remove-.anyrust or dirt from the places where the wheel attach.esto the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth o r a paper towel todo this; but be sure touse a scraper or wire brush rater, if .you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. 5-30 8. Put the nuts on by hand. Make sure.the c.one-shapd end is toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand untiI the-wheeI is held against the hub. If a nut can’t bel turned by hand,. us.e the wheel wrench.and see your deal.er as soon as possible. 10. Use the wrench.to tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 5-31 I Storing .aF1i or Spare .Tireand To& ' A CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or imprdperly tightened wheel nuts can cause th,e-wheel to become loose and-even comeaff. This. could lead to 'an accident. Storing a jack, a tire or other equipmentIn the passenger .compartmentof the vehicle could F k swe'to use the corre-ctwhee1 nuts. If p u have cause injury. .r.,sudden In stop -orcollision, loose to .iiep-lsrC.ethem, be sure.to get 'new GM origin.al equipment, could strikesmneome. Stote all these equipment wheel nuts. in the properplace. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wpsnch to 95 lb-ft (I30 Nmj. I NOTICE: Improperly . . tiightened wheel nuts:can lead to brake- pulsatian-andr.otordamage. To avoid expe-nsivebrake repairs; evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the propersequence and to the proper tGrque s p e ~ ~ c i t i g n . Don't use the existing hoistto store a tire with an ,aluminum wheel or it could &amagethe wheel. Secure. the tire in pthe i c h p bed. Follow this diagram to store the underbody -mounted spare. .A.. Wheel W m c h B. Hoi;$ Assembly C, Retainer D. Spring E. Tice E Valve stem (PoiritedD.own) G. Lower €3. R.aise C.. D.. E. E G. H, 1. J. Repl.ace the.j-ackcover, -if-youhave one. A. Wheel Wxensh 3 . Bracket: Compact Spare Tire (If Equippe.d) Although the compact spare-tirewas fully inflated when your vehicle w.as new, it can lose air after a time. Check the. inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). A, Hub Cap Removal Tool (Some Mmiels) E. Cover (Extended Cab) %. Cover (Stand,ard Cab) D. Hub Cap Removal Tool (Some Models) E. B d t After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as 'soon as possible and 'm.ake-.sure your spare tire is cor-rec.tlyinflated. The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 :mph ( I 05 krn/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles (5.000km), so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaceid where.you want. Of course, it's best to replace y0.w spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your spare will last longer and be: in .goodshape in case you-needit again. I NOTICE: When the compact'spare:is installed, don't ta.ke your vehicle throughan automatic car wash with guide rails, The compact sparecan get caught on the rails; That candamage the tire and wheel, -andmaybe other-partsof your vehicle. I Dan’t use your. campacl.spare .onothex vehicle-s, And don’t mix .yoat cumpact c spa^. tirem-wheel with :olher-whe;els-art k ~They . won’t fit. Keep yirur. spare tire and its w h d together. NOTICE.: If You’re .Stuck.:In Ice or Snow What:you d.on”twant to .do when yo.t~evehcle is sty& t.0 spin your wheels too fast. Tlie melhod known as ‘:rocking” can heIp you. g-et out whm you’re: stack, but you must use:caution. i . ~ Tire chains:won’t fit your xornpact .spare. Using th.em candamage.yaur ve~hicle .andcan damage: the chainstoo-. Don’t use :tire chainsan your CaPnpact.-spaPe. - explode.,.and you or oth-ers couldbe.injure&And, the tran3mission or other pqrts of the..vehicle.cm. ,overheatcThat :couldcause an engine compartment fire:orother damage. When yo.u’re. .stuck,.spinthe wheels as little-aspasssble. Dan% spin the-wheels above35 mph (55 kmh) as shown ‘onthe speedometer. NOTICE: U-singthe Recovery Hooks Spinning yourwheels can destroy partsof your vehicle as we11 as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shiftingyour transmission back and forth, you can destroy your-transmission. For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see “Tire Chains” in the Index. Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will ;clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift back ,;and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear (or *witha manual transmission, between FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and REVERSE(R)), spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in g,ear. Ifthat doesn’t get you out after a few tries,. you may need to be towed out. Or, you c.an use.your recovery hooks if your vehicle. has ::them. IT you do need to be tawed out, see “Towing Your ”Vehicle” in the Index,. Tour vihilfe may be equipped with recovery hooks. The recovery hooks are pmvided at the front of yo-urvehicle. You may need to use them if you’re stuck off-road and need to be pulled to some place where you can wntinue driving. 5-37 ____ The 'recovery hooks, when used, are under a lot of .force. Always p-ullthe vehicle.straightout. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The'hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping.back. NOTICE: Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged andit would not be covered by warranty. 5-38 .& NOTES k% NOTES 5-40 Section 6 Service and.Appearance Care Here:you will find inf6frriatisn about 'the care of your vehicle. This section begins with Service and fuel information,, and then it.showshow to check important fluidand lubriean~.Ievz=ls.. There is a1s.o technical informatkm &;gut your vehicle, and a pmt devoteft to itsappearance c.are. Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countrks Filling Your Tank Checking Things Ugdgr l h s Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Autam-aticTrans-missi-onFluid. . . Manual Transmission Fluid.. Hy.draulk Clutch Rear Axle Four-wheel Drive Engine'Coolant Radiator Pressare-Cap 'Thermg-sgat P6we.r. Steering Fluid 6-29 6-3.1 6- 3-5. 6-35 -6-42 6-44 -6-53 6-53 6-57 6-6.1 6-62 '6-63 6-67 6-68 &'70 Windshield.Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield;Wiper Blade Rephement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Cleaning the Outsideof Your Vehicle Appearance Care Materids C h a t Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Electrical Sptem Replacement Bulbs Capacities -and Specificztions Air Conditioning Refrigerants 6"1 Service Your GM dealer knows your vehicle best &ndwants you to be happy with k We hope you’ll gn t.0 your dealer for .dl,yourService needs. Yo,u’ll :getgenuine GM parts and GM-tf&ed and supported s-ervickpeople. We hope you”11want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM-partshave one of these marks: n Delco Doing Your Own Service WorkIf you want twdo some of your Q W ! ~service work, ~0~1’11 wmt to get the proper GM Service Manual. It tells-you much mare about how to s-erv-iceyour vehicle than thi,s manualscan.To order the proper service manual, see “Service and Owner Publications” in the Index. Your vehicle has an air bag system. B e h e .attempting to do your own service work, see “Servicing-You Air Bag-Equipp-ed Vehicle”in the Index. You should keep a record with all parts receipts -andlist the rnile-ageand-thedate of any service work you perform. See-“Mainte,nance.Record” in the.Index, You can be injured and your vehiclecould be damaged ifyou try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. @ Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools beforeyou attempt any vehicle maintetenance:’task. Be .sure to use the propernuts, bolts and other fasteners. “English” and ‘‘m.etric’’ fasteners can be easily confused.If you ‘use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off, You could be hurt. ' . .~% i in Foreign ,Countries If-youpian on driving-in another country outside the United.,States or Canada, .the proper fuel may be hard to find. Neveruse leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous. text on fuel. Costly repairs. caused by use of improper file1 w-oddn't be c.overed:'by your warranty. TQcheck un fuel availability, ask an auto club, or s in the contact a major oil company that does bt country.where you'I1 be driving. * I NOTICE:. Your vehixle was xiat desigaed.for fk%Ithat contains me-thand.'Don't use it. It can Corrode metal parts in your-fuel-systemand also,damage phstie and rubb-erparts. -Thatdamage wouldn't be covered underyour warranty. I You can also write us &the following addressfor advice. Just tell us where. you're going and give your Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN). General Molars International Product Center 190.8 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario LlH SP7 behind .a hiLged door on the driver’s side of your vehicle. While refueling, hang the cap by the tether from the hook’onthe filler door. To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it; if you let go of the captoo soon, it will spring back to the right. soline ne vapor is highly flammable. bums It violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. 4- NOTICE: som-ethingignites it;y0.ucould.be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out onyou if you open the fuel fiIlercap too quickly. This spray canhappen if your tank i s nearly full, andis more likely in hot weather. Open thefuel fiier cap slowly and wait for;ang ‘ShW’noise to stop. Then unscte-w the cap all the way. If y0.u need .a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer ean get. one for you. If you $-et the wrong type, itmay not fit properly. This-may cause your rnalfunctioriindicator lamp toli.ght and yourfuel tank and emissions. system may be damaged. S;ee “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the Index. Checking Things Under the Ho Be-careful .not to spill gasolina. C1e.mgasoline from painted surfaces-as-S O O as ~ possible. Se-e“Clean-ing the Out; e o lam Vehicle” in-the Index. When y0.u put the cap back on, twn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a cli.cking sound.Make sure you -fullyinstall the cap. The-dia.gn-'F(32O C). At high spe>edfbr.quite-.awhile. 0 Tn'heavy traffic -- especidly i n hot weather. While pulling a. trailer: To -getthe right reading, the flui,d'shouldbe at dermal operating temperature, which-is 1:80."Fto 208°F (82QGto 33°C). Checking the Fluid Hot or Cold Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about IS miles (24 km)when outside trnperaturas aie above .50°F (1,O"C). Z:it's~cu.rVehicle s m or other materid may be on the blade or windshield. The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it &WUI the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield, clean by waslning it often with lukewarm or coId waier. .. ‘Cleaner, Bon Ami @ -Powder (ilon-scratching glass, Don’t wash your vehiclein the direc:t rays of the sun. cleaning powder), GM Part No. IQ500.11. The windshield. Don’t.use strong s-oaps.orchemical detergents. Use is-.clean-ifbeads do not form when y.ou rinse it with water, liquid’hand,dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps. Grime from the windshield will stick$0the wiper blades Don’t use cleanhg ,agents that are petroleum’based, and affect theirperformam. Clean the blade by wiping or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents vigorously with a cloth so&ed in full-strength windshield should be flushed promptly .and not allowed to dry on washes solvent. Thenrinse the blade with water. the surface, .orthey could stain. Dry the finish with a - .Check the wiper blades a d clean them as necessary; replace blades that look worn. soft, clean chamois.or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water sptting. Weatherstrips High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle. Silicone grease o.n weatherstrips will make them Iast longer, s.eal-better,and no.t stick or squeak. Apply sili&ne grease with a.clean cloth at:least every six months. D.urin,g verycold, damp weather more frequent application may be re,quired. (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.) Cleaning Exterior Lamp.s/Lenses Use 1ilkewa-mor cold water, a soft cloth and .a Iiquid hand, dish or car washing ( n d d detergent) soap.to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.” droppings,chemicals:from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s fhish if theyremain OD painted sur€&es. Wash the. vehicle as:Soon a.s p~s’sibk.If nkcessary, use n:an-ibrasive cl~aners-that g e marked safe for painted surfaces to remove fmeign matter.. Finish Ca.re Occasional waxing.01miid~~palishmg~ . of .yaw-vehicle by hand may be neces.$aryTC, reinove-regidue.f r m the paillf finisk You Can g ~GM-apprci;v.ed t cleaning prod,ucts f h m your dealer. (See “Appearance C,me:and Materials” in the Index.) . Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and.chemic’a1 fallout tha3 can take their tall over a period of years. Y0.u c.m h e l p 0 keep thepaint finish iooking new by keeping your .v&icle gaaged .or covered whenever possible. Pratecting Exterior Bright Metal -Parts NOTICE: Machine compounding or aggressive polishingon a bas.ecoai/clesircaat paint fmishmay dull.the. finish or leave swirl marks.. Foreign-materialssu.,chas ealci-u:mchloride and othersalts, i.ce‘meltingagent.s, roadoil and tar, tree sap, bird Right metal :parts should be cleaned regularly -f,gkeep their lu-ster.Washing with water is all that-3sumdly u&ded. ‘Howeve‘s,you. may use chr.omepolish on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary. Use.specia1 care with duminum tr-im.To avaid damaging protective trim, never use auto or chrome polish, steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum. A coatifig of wax, -.ru.blaedto high -polish,i s recomm-ended for.all bright metal papts. ~ -.. Cleaning Aluminum Whe.els (If Equipped) Keep your wheels clean using a soft de-ancloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly., dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The-surfaceof t h a e wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strangsoaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes .on them because you could darnage he.surface. Don’t-take- your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has. silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These brushes can alsqdam.age . the surface-of these wheels. I. Ckaning Tires To clean your tires, use a -stiff bruih with a tire demer. I NOTICE: When applying a tire ilressingalwags take care to. wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on thebody or wheels of the vehicle. Petsoleum-based productsmay damage the paht finish. Sheet Metal Damage .If your vehicle is damaged ahd requires sheet-metal repair QT replacement; make sure the body repair shop -appliesanti-corrosion material to the p,artsrepaired or replaced to-resture corrosion protection. 6-59 Finish Dam-age C.he-mica1Paint Spotting Any st0n.e chips, fracture-$or deep scratches .in the finish should he repaired right away. Bare metal ,will corrode quicl;ly.antl may cItwelap into a.major repah expense. Minor chips a r d scmtches can be repaired.with touch-up materi.ds -availablefrbm your dealex or other serviceoutlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be. GOrrectizd in your dealer Ts body and ,paint shop. Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pohtanrs can fall.upon and attack painted .surfzes..ori..yourvihisle. This damage can .take twc! farms: ,blotchy, ringl.et-shaped discolorations, and small irregular dark spots i=t&ed into the paint surface. Although no defect in the paint job Cau,ses-.-this, GM will repair, -at no c-hargeto the owner, the surfaces of new Underbody hlaintmance vehicles damaged bythis fallout conditmn within 12 months or IZ,C>OO rni1.e.s(20 000 -kmof )p.urchast,whichever occurs first. This applies only to materials manufactured and sold by General Motors. Bodie-s,body c:cjnversiofis DIequipment riot rnade:or 'sold by General M~t01-s are not CQvered., Appearance Care Materials Chart 6-61 Vehicle IdentificationNum'ber (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label /cII. You'll find ,this. 1abel:on: the inside .of the glove .box.It's veEy helpful if you ever need to order,par&.On this label i-s: your VIN, SAMPLE4UXVM072675 themodel designation, @ 0 This is the legal identifier for yaur vehicle. It appears.on a.piate in the. f i m t corner of-theinstrumefit panel, on the driver's sidei YOU.can gee it if you look through the windshield fimn oLtside.'youTvehicle. The'VIN also apgears :og the Vehcle Certification :and Servlice Parts labels -;andthe'certific:aE$-oflitk and registrgtion. Engine Identification The'8th :ch.al-.acterin y?ourVIN is the engine:code. This code willhelp you identi-fyyour engine; specifications and q5lti.cem-ent.parts. 6-62 paint information and a list of all production options and sp.ec'ia1equipment. Be s u e that.this label is' not removed from the Electrical System. Ad-d-OnElectrical Equipment .NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehide unless you check with your dealerfirst. Some can dimage your vehicle electrical. equ-ipment and the damage wouldn’t be cove-red byyour warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to. add anything ektrical to your vehicle, see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped-Vehicle” in the Index. Fuges and Circuit Breakers: The w i n g circuits.in YWT v-ehicle,are protegted,from short circuits-bya eo1Gbination :Qf fuses, cizcuit brre.akers and fusible thermal Lid&. This greatly reduces the cha-nceoffires .caused by electrical problems. Instrument Panel Fuse Block .Thefuse b1o;ck.i~ at the .driver'kend of the instrurhent panel. Look at the .silver-odored baml inside the fuse. If the band is. broken.;oTmelted, replace the-fuse. Be sure you r.epl.acea bad fuse with a new m e of the identieallsize .andrating. If you ever-havea problem .on the road and don't have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same amperage. Just pick some fkatwe of your vehicle that ,yuu cafi 'get a l o ~withoul-g like the radio or cigarette lightw- and use t s i fuse, if it is the corfect:amperage. Replace i t as:soon as you can. 6-64 Remove the cover by turning the -fastener co~nterclockwise.Extra fuses and th-e-fuseextractor 'are provided in the cover. To reinstall the fuse panel cover, -push in and turn the fastener ctockwi.se. FuseKirsuit 'Breaker 1 i U' 3 FuselCircuit Breaker- A Usage Power D-aorLOcks, Power 'seat, Power Seat Lu.mbar, Remot.e Keyless Entry Power Windows, Sunroof Mo.dwle/Motor 4 Fuse/Circuit Breaker 5 FuseKircuit Breaker -16 17 7 8 9 10- 12 14 I5 Replacement.-Bulbs Lamps Sea1e.d.Beam Halogen Hadlamps Composite Low-Beahi Halogen Headlamps Composite High-Beam Halogen Headlamps Tail. and Stgplamps Front Sidemarker Lamps Fronf Turn Signal Lamps Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Underhood Lamp Visor Vanity Mirror Lamps Quantity 1 4 Number 2El 9006 HB4 90.0.5€433 3057 L94 3157NA 577 93. 74 4-67 2.2L “VORTEC” 4300 ‘12551472 PF52 Al.I-43C C’V746C 24200.745 41-932 GF48 1 Trico (20 inched5 1 cm) Capacities (Approximate) Cooling. System Capacity’* Eqgine. 2.2L “VORTEC” 4300 “VoRTEC”-43~~ Transmission AutornaticlManual Automatic M.mual Quantity 11.s quarts (11.0 L) ll.7 quarts (11.1 L) 11.9 quam (11.3 L) Crankcase Capacity* Quantity with F-ilter Engine2.2L 4 5 quarts (4.3L) “VORT’EC” 43QO 4.5 quarts (4.3 L) Fuel Tank CapacityType Standard Tank .... . .. I + Quantity . . . . .1.8.5gallons (79-L) A/C ReSrigerant Capacity Automatic. Transmis$ion Capacity* Type 4L60E Quantity (Drain and Refill) 5.0 quarts (4.7 L) *After refill, the level nzmt be checked, Dit’ferential Fluid Axle Rex Front 6-70 Type Quantity R-134.a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 oz. or 2 lbs. (0.9kg) Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not :allair c.onditianidg refrigerants -methe.same.. If th,e air condi-tioningsystem in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper reffigerant is- used. If .you’re. . no.t mfkj ask your GM dealer. Vehicle Dimensions* Wheelbase S/T10603 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108.3 inches (275;l cm) S/TlO'803 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117.9.inches (2995 cm) ST10653 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122.9 inehe:s (312.2 cm) Length S/T 10603 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-89.O inches (480.1 cm) S/Tl0803 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204.9 inches (520.4 cm) SIT10653 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203..6 inches (5-17,.1cm) Height S-l0603-/S 1Q803 . . . . . . . . . . 62.1 inches (157.7 cm) S106'53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.2 inches (158.cicrn) TlQ.6.03/T10653. . . . . . . . . . 63.8 inches (162.1 cm) T 10803 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.4 inches (16 6 1 cm) Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67.9 inches (172.5 cm) Front Tread S Series 0.0 Wheel Offset . . . . . . . . 54.5 inches.(138.4 cm) -6.4 Wheel Offset . . . . . . 55.0 inches (139.6 cm) T Series 15-inch Tires * ,.-G . , . 5 7 3 inche.s (145.4 cm) 3 1 x 10.5 Tires . . . . . . . . . 6 1 2 inches (155.4 crn) Rear Tread S Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.7 inches' (138.8 CIB) T Series 1-5-inchTii-es . . . . . . . . . . 56.1 inches. (139.9 cm) 31 :x 10.5 Tires . . . . . . . . . 519.1 inches (1.59.9cm) "Figures reflect base equipment only. 6-72 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section COV~TSthe mainten-awerequired.for your vehicle. Your vehicle ;ntxxts-tBeseservices to retain its safety, dep.enclability and emission .control performance. 7-2 7-4 7-5 7 -5 7.-6 7 -6 Ilztroducitisn Part A.: Scheduled Maintenmee Services Short Trip/City Defiiiition Shmt TTip/City Intervals Long,T~ip/HighwayDefinition .LongTrip/Highway Intervals 7-7 7-37 7-58 7-60 7-63 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Long.Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule Part C: Pefiodh5Maintenmc.e Inspectibas Part D: Ret-ommended Fluids and Lubricants Part E: Maintenance Recard 74 I I KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED IMPORTANT: Protection Plan 7-2 Introduction Your Vehicle and theEnvironment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps tokeep your vehidle in-gpad w o r b g condition, but also.helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance oan even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflationcan increase the level af emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our environment, and to keep your vehicle'in good condition, please maintain your vehicle properly. H0.w This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services’’ shows what to have done and .how often. Same of t h s e services can be complex, Scj unless you are.technic.ally qualrfied and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s. servic,edepartment or another qualified service cent6r do these jobs. Pef.farming maihtexiance work on a vehiclec.an be dange:rous..In trying t.0 do s.omejobs,.you.c.an be :seriously injured..Do ,yourown maintenance work.only if you have the required. know-how and the proper-toolsand equipment for the job. If you haveaay doubt, have aqualX1ed technician do the work. If y . 0 are ~ skilled efiough to do so-me work an your vehicle, you will probab1.y want to gel: the serviceinformation GM publishes. See ‘“S-ervice.and.Owner Publications” in the Index. Using Your Maintenance Schedule The-properfluids and lubicants to use are listed in.Part D. Make sure whoever sezvic.esyour vehicle uses these. All parts should bereplacedhnd all necessary repbs done before you Or af~ybneelse drives the vehicle. ’ These schedules are for .vehicles that: a carry passengers and cargo with.in recommended limits. You?willfind these limits on your velzich’s Certifiication/Tire label. See “Loading.Your Vehicle” in the Index. 0 are driven on reasonable-road surfaces within legal driving limits.. a .are drivec off-road in-the -mmi%nendedm e r . See, “Off-Road .Driving With-Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle” in the Index. 0 use the recommended fuel. See “Fuel“ in the Index. Sekcting-the Right Schedul-e First you’ll need to decide which ofthe two schedules is right for YOU^. ire-hicle.Here’s how to decide which schedule to follow: 7-4 Short Trip/City Intervals. Every 6,000.Miles (10 QOO h): Tire Rotation. Every 15,000 Miles (25000 km): Air Cle-anelFilter Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions. Front Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only) (orat each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Every 30,000 Milles (50 000 Bm): Air Cl,eaner Filter Replacement. Fuel Fi,lter Replacenient. Every 50,008 Miles (83 0.84)km): Automatic Transmission Service (sevexe conditions only). Every 60,000 Miles (I00 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug-Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection. Every ISO.,OOO Miles (240 000 km): Coo1in.g System Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first). Th&se'intervals only surnfimrize maintenance x&rvkes. Be sure to fcrllow the complete maintenance schedule on the fulluwing-pages. Maintenance Schedule ~ Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule is true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads. Use the ShortTrip/City schedule for these conditions. Driving a vehicle withaf.lly warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower, 7-6 Long'T.l.ip/Hi-ghwayIntervals Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km):Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Drive Axle Service. Tire Rotation. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km):Fuel Filter Replacement. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Front Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only) (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km):Automatic Transmission Service (severeconditions only). Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection. Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every -60months, whichever occurs first). These intervalsonly summarize. maintenance services. Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages. Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule + A good .time.to check your’brakes is during tire rotation. See:“Brake System Inspection” under “Periodic Maintenance Inspection” in Part C of this schedule, ** Drive axle setvice (see“Recommended Fluids ,and Lubricants” in the Index for proper lubricant to use): ‘LockingDifferenti,al-- .Drain fluid.and refill at first engine oi€change. At-subsequent oil Changes, check fluid level and add fluid as neede.d..If driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every 15,000 miles (25 000 km). 0 Standard .Differential -- Check fluid level. a n d . add fluid as needed at every oil change If driving in ,dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every 15,000.miles (25 ‘000km). 0 .More frequent lubrication may be required for heavy-duty or off-road use. ?art TrWCity Maintenance Schedule 6,000 Miles (1.0000 -km) Ll Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever oc.cursfirst). Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emisxi6~.Control Sem:ice. An E~-taissiariCurttd Service.. 17Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See €ootnote #.I 0Check rearhont axle fluid.level and add fluid as needed. Check.constant velocity joints and -axleseals for leaking. (See footnote * * .) Lubricate chassis components (or every -3months, whichever occurs first). (S-eefmtnate. #.) I Slhort Trip/City Mainten,ance.Schedule I 9,000 Miles (1.5000 km) Check re.ar/front axle fluid levell and add fluid as nceded. Check constant velocjty joints and axle seals for lealung. (See footnote .*,*.) 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Insp.ectiam and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern .and,additional information. (See footnote +.) DATE 4CTUAL.MILEAGE I SERVICED BY: 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whit-hever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0’ Lubricate chassis components (or‘every 3 months, whichm occurs fi t). (See footnote #.) 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add .fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and -axle-seals for leaking. (See.footnote * * .) ~ .DATE AC-TUAL MILEAGE ~ SERVICEb B E 7-9 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 0Change engine oil and ,filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs -first), An Emission Control Service. a..Lubricatechassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). @ee.footnote#.’) ~ 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity j.oints and axle seals €or leaking. (See footnote **.) 17 Rotate tires. See-“Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for prop-er-rotation pattern and additional information. (%e footnote +.) R“ATE 7-10 ACTUAL MILEAGE. SERVICED B Y I .ShortTrip/City Maintenance Schedule I 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3. months, whichever occ-urSfirst). An Emission-Control Service. .Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions, Replace filter if necessary. An Emissioiz-Control Se-rvice.. (See footnote?.) 0Check readfi-ont axle fluid level and add fluid as 'needed. Check con-stantvelocity joints and .axleseals for leaking. (See footnote **.) For Two-Wheel-Drive vehic1e.s -only:Cle-an and repack the front wheel bearings (or at .each brake relining, whic.hever occurs first). DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-ll I .Sho.rtWplCity Maintenance Sche.dule 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) I7 Change engine oil ‘andfilter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 17 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check cmstant velocity joints and axle seals for Xeaking. (See footnote * - a , ) Rotate tires. Se,e.“Tire Inspection and Rotation” 1 n the.Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See hotnote +.) An Emission Control Service. Lubricate c,hassi.s cornp.onents(or every 3 months, whichever occurs.first). (See footnote #:.) 1 7-12 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED.BY: I Short Tri-p/City Maintenance Schedule I 21,000 Miles (35000 km) 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) El Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emisxion Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rearlfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant vel.ocity joints and axle seals for lealung. (Se.e footnote '** .) Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: (Continued) I .24,000Miles (40 000 krn) (Continued) Check rearlfront axle fluid level and add .fluid as.needed. Check constant velocity joints .and axle -sealsfox leaking. (See fuotno.te * * .) 0Rotate tires. See “‘Tire Inspection and Rotation” .in the Index for proper rotation p-atternand:additi.onal information. (See footnote +.) I I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule DATE 7-14 I ACTUA-LMILEAGE ISERVICED BY: I 27,000 Miles (45000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Cuntrol Service; 0Lubricate chas-siscomponents (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See,footnote #.) Check readfront axle fluid 1t ’ and add fluid as needed. ,Checkwnstant velocity joints ,and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote ?) I I I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I Short .Trip/CityMaintenance Schedule] 30,000 Miles (50 0.00km) 0Change engine oil and fi;lter(or every 0For Two-Wheel-Drive.vehicles only: Clean 3 months, -whicheveroccurs first). and rep.ack thefront wheel bearings (or ateach brake relining, whichever occurs first). Replace fuel .filter. An Emission Control Service. (%e-.fo-otnotef.) 0Replace-air cleaner -filter. An EnztssiO-n%ontrulService. 0Lubricate chassis components (or .every 3 mo-nths,whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0CheCk re.ar/front axle fluid level m d add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote. * * .) Ah Emission Control Serviee. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” In the-Index for proper rotation pattern and additknal information. (See footnote +.> I DATE I AC,TUALMILEAGE I SERVICED B Y 1 7-15 _ I ^ I I f 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emissiun Control Sewice. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid.as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) . DATE I 7-16 ACTUAL MILEAGE ~~ ~ SERVICED BY: 0Lubricate chassis 'cu-mponents (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) I I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) IJ Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotatian” in ,the Index forproper rotation pattern and additi;onalin€mmatirm. (See footnote +.) .DCheck reair/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed,.Check constant velocity joints and axle sea1.s for leaking. (See footnote **.) Change engine oil and.fiker (or every 3 months, whichever OCCUB first). An Emission Control Service, 0Lubricate chassis comp.onents (or every 3’monthsj whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/froizt axle fluid level and ,add fluid -asoeeded. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) r DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 1 1- 1 1 Short Trtp/City Maintenance .Schedule 42,000 Miles (70000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Check readfrant-axle fluid level and add- 3 months, whichever occurs first). fluid as needed. Check mnstant velocity joints and axle seals forleaking. (See foatnote :k* ,) An Emission Curitrol-Service. Lubricate chassis:components (or every 3 month.s, whichever occurs first). (See foutnote #.) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See fcmtnote I-.) DATE 7-1.8 ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I Sho.rtTri"p/City MaintenanceSchedule 1 45,000 Miles (75 0.00km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). O-ForTwo-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and' repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever .occurs first). Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnot&.) An Emission Control Service. 0Lubsic.ate.chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0. Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote.** .) .DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B X 7-19 - -,*.,,. -.. I 0 , - I Short,Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 48,000 Miles (89 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (orxvery 0Check readfront axle fluid level and. add 3 months,,whichever occurs first). ;fluid.as.needed. Check c-onstantvelocity AI?Emissiun Control Slervice. Lubricate chassis components.,(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) joints and.axle,s d s for leaking. (See fo-otnote* *..) 0Rotate tires. ‘See“Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional info-rmation. (See footno:te +.) DATE 7-20 ACTUAL MrLEAGE SERVICED BY: Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditilons: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 O F (32°C) or hgher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as-found in taxi, police or delivery service. I f you do m t use your vehicle under any of these conditians, thefluid andfilte>rda not require changing. Manual transmiss.ionfluid doe,sn’t require change. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-21 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) E l Change engine oil -and:filter(or every 3 months, which.ever- occuwfirrst). An Emisrst'on Control Service. 3 months, whichever OCCUTS -first). (S-eefootnote #.) Check readfront axle fluid. lwei and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for le (S:e footnote **.) 7-22 ACTUAL-MILEGGE El Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ,first). An Emis3ion Control Service, 17Lubricate chassis components Cor every DATE 54,000 Mile8 (90 000 km) SERVICED-BY Lu,bricate c.hassis co-mponents(or every 3 months, whichever-occurs first). (See fmtn.ote #.) I Short Trip/City MaintenanceSchedule I 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See fo-otnote* * .) 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index €or proper rotation pattern and :additionalinformation. (See footnote +.) I DAT€C I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BE1 0Change engine si1 and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Cuntpd Sewice, 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 7-24 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 1 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. ~n mission Control Sewice. (See footnote-f..) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in theIndex for prop.er rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. U Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs .first). (See footnote #.) 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle sealsfor leaking. (See footnote ** .) r ~ ~ DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED B Y t5t ,000 Miles (I10 000 km) 0Change engine oil and fi :r (ox e v a y 0Check readfront axle fluid level a.nd:add 3 monihs, whichever occurs first). h Emission Curztroi Service. 0Lubric:at.echassis camp-meats- (or e v a y 3 .months, whichever occurs first). (See ‘footnote#.) fluid. as needed. Check conslant velocity j ~ i n t and s axle seals -forI-eahng. (&e footnote.,**-,) 0Rotate tires. See “Tire %.-spection .and Rotation” in the Index for pr~perrotation pattern and.additional i.nformation. (See .footnote +.) . ., I 7-26 I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE. SERVICED B Y I Short Trip/C.ity..MaintenanceSchedule I 72,000 Miles (12-0900 k t ) 69,000 Miles, (115 000 km) -0 Change engine 0-ila d f i l t e r (01 every 3 rno,oth$,whichever,occurs first). Change engine oil and fil-ter(or eve1 3 .month.s,whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Ernission Control Service. 'Lubri.catec,kas.siscomponents (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ( S e efootnote #.) 0Che.ck readfrcmtaxle fluid level' and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals. forleaking. (See footnote 4c* .) DATE ACTUAL MJLEAGE SERVICED B'Y: . . CJ Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See foo-tnote#.) I . ..-, . C _ ” , - > . . A L . . -,.. . .. . , . .Short TripKity -MaintenanceSc-hedule. 75,000_Miles(1.25000 km) 0Check readftont axle fluid level and ad.d 0Change engine oil .and-filter (or every fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking, (See footnote .** .> 0Rotate tires-. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in theIndex .for.proper rotati-on pattern and .add~iti.anal i-nformation, (See footnote +.) - 3 months, whichever o.ccurs first). An 1 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVLGED BY: Emission Control Sqvice. 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Conpol Service. (See footnote-f..) 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for lealung. (See footnote ** .) F DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 3EXVICED BKI L7 7-29 I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 78,000 Miles (130.000km) (Contintced) 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) 0Check rear/€ront axle fluid level and add 0Change -engine oil and ,filter (or every fluid as needed. Che-ckconstant veloci-ty joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote *-*.) 0Rotate tires. See ‘“TireInspection and Rotation’?in the Index for p-raperrotation pattern and additional information. (See-fuotnote-+.) 3 months, whichever occurs first). DATE I ACTUAL MTLEAGE ISERVICED BY: An Emission Control S e n k v . Lubricate chassis components (or every .3monthsj whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0Check readfront axle fluid ievel and add fluid .as needed. Check-constant velocity j,oints and axle seals for leaking. (See-fo-otnote*-*.) - DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B-Y: I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever.occurs first) (See footnote #.) a Check readfi-ont axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals €or lealang . (See footnote **.) 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) tI ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED B? 7-31 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule- 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) i lChange engine d .and filter (or -eve.ry 0Change engine oil .and fiiter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs.first). A n . Emission An Emission Control Service. Control Service. 5Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 .monthsjwhichever occurs.first). (See footnote #.) 0Check:readfront axle fluid level and -add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals.for 1eaki.ng. (See footnote *-*.) .TE ACTUAL .MILEA-GE SE-RVICEDBY: JI Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 m.onths, whicheveroccurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rearkfront axle fluid level and .add. fluid as needed*Check :constant velocity joints .and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) c]For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles.only: Ckan and repack the froat wheel bearings (or at each .brake relining, whichever -0c'cursfirst). 1 Short Trip/Citg Maintenance Schedu .e I I 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) 0Replace fuel filter. An .E!nission Control Service. ($.& fQatn.otef.> An Emission Coritvol.S.e.wice. 0Repl-aceair ckaner fiIter. r] Lubricate c.hassis components (or every An Ernissi,on CQntroESwvice. 0Rotate ,tire$...See ‘“TireInspection and Rotation” in the Index for pmper rotatisn pattern and additjonal information. (See foatmte +.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). SERVICED B Y 3 months, whichever occurs first). (S:ee footnote #.) 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Che-ckc.anstant velocity joints and axle seals far leaking. (See footnote **.) l ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY: 7-33 c I Short Trip/City M-ainterranceSchedule I 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) 17 Change engine ail and filter (or-every 0Check readfront-axle fluid .level.and add 3 months, whic-h-everoccurs first).. fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and ;axle seds for.le.akiag.; (.See-footnote * * .> 0Rotzte tires. See Yt"re. Enspecdon Rotatian" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and adhtionil -information. (See footnote +.) An Emission Confro1Se-rvice. Lubric,ate chassis compments. (or every 3 mohths, whichever occurs 'first). (See. footnote #.) - DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE . a n d SERVICED BY: I S.hortTriplCity Maintenance Schedule 99,000 Miles (165 000 knz) I lOO,.OOO Miles (166 000 km-) Change.engine oil and .filter(or every 3 .months, whichever -occursfirst). 0Inspect spark plug wires. ATIEmisston Control S~rvice, Cl Replace spark plugs. Lu.bricatechassis c.omponents(or every 3 .months, whi-cheveroccurs first). (See footnote #.> 0Check readfront axle fluid l.evel and add flu-idas needed. Check constant velocity joints and axk seals for leaking. (.Se.e,footnote*-?I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if -thevehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside. temperature-re:plarly reaches 90°F (32'C) or hig-her; In hill-y or mou.ntainousterrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such .as found in t>axi,police or delivery service. (Continzlea) 7-35 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued) Ifyou do no.t use your vehicle under any of these fZuid andfilter donot require changing. conditions, the Manual ,transrnis.sionfluid doesn’t require change. Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. An Emission Control Service. I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 150,000 Miles (240 000 h) 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index €or what to we. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, c.ondenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system andpres.surecap-. An Emission Control Service. SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: The services shown in this sc.hedule up to 100,000miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km) at the same interva1.s.-Theservices shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km). :..;See “Owner Chcekcs and Services” and “PeriodxcMaintenance Inspections” following. Footnotes j’The U.S. Environmental ProtectiQn Agen.cy or the California Air Resources Board-has determined that the fail.ure to perfamthis .m:ai-ntenance-item will nat‘nullify the emissi‘on warrantyor limit recall liability prior to-thecompletion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be perforrne:d at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. # Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steeking linkagcand transfer cas-eshift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints and brake pedal springs, -k A good time ta check your brakes is during tire rotation. See “’Brake S-ystemInspection” under “Periodic Mafritenafice Inspections” in Part C of this schedule. Drive axle service (see “Recom.mended Fluids and Lubricants’‘ inthe Index for proper lubricant to use): -‘E* Locki.ng Differential -- Drain fluid and refill .at first. eagine -&Ichange. At subsequent oil changes, check fluid level and add fluid as need.ed. Standard Differential -- Ch:eck fluid level and add fluid as needed at every engine oil change. More frequent lubrication may be require.d for heavy-duty or off-road use. 7-37 I Long.Tripmighway .MaintenanceSchedule . . . m . I 0Check readfront .axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote *?) 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) I 7-38. DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY: . . , ., -. .L L- -I. _.. Long’TripLHighway Maintenance Schedule . -... , , Chang.eengine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Ernis8inn ControlService. /JLubricate, chassis.components (or every 1-2months, w hickever occurs-first). (See footnote: #.) Check rearlfront axle fluid level and actd fluid .as nee.ded. Cheek constant velocity joints .and axl-eseals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 0Rotaktires. See “Tire Inspection and Rot-ation”in the Index for proper rotation pattern and addi~ional.information. (See footnote +) : ACTUAL MILEAGE I SERVICED BX 7-39 uuEls rrip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 22,500 Miles (37 500km) CI Change engine oil’ and filter (or every I 2 months., whichever occurs:first) An.Em.ission Conmi Service... Lubricate chzssis.components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #..) I c]Check rem-/frQnt.axle fluid lever and add fluid.as needed. Check constant-velocity joints: and axle seals for leaking. (See .footnote ** .) 0Rotate tires. See ‘‘Tire Zr 3n LCl Rotation’’ in the-In&x for proper rotation pattern and additional infixmation. (See footnote.+.) - ACTUAL.MILEAGE TERVIGED B Y a Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every n Fur Two.-Wheel-Drivevehicles only: Clean 12 months, whiche.ver occurs first). -andrepack the. front wheel bearings (or.at‘ each brake relining, whichever occurs first). El Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the hdex for proper rotation pattern and additional information: (See fQotnote+.) Replace fuel filter. An Emission Cmwol Service. (See otnote?.) 0Replace air cleaner filter- An Elnission Control Service. El Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever 0-ccursfirst). (See footnote #.) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed, Check canstant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote * * .) An Emiss-ionCouitrol Servicei I I DATE I I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 7-41 ’. .. , .. ., . . , . . .. .. Lung TripMlighway -MaintenanceSchedule 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) 0Change engine.oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Entission Cuntrol Service. Lubricate chas.si.scomponents (or every 12 months, whichever occurs.first). (See footnote #.) Chec-k rear/frontaxle fluid level and add fluid as ne-eded.Check constant velocity joints and axle seals .for leaking. (See footnote *?) 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotaiio pattern and additionalinformation. (See footnote +.) DATE 7-42 ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: Long Trip/Highway Maintenance ,Schedule 45,000 Miles (75 000 kmj El Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Check readfront axle fluid Level and add 12 months, whichever occ,urs first). fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote 4’*.) 0Rotate tires.. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in theIndex for proper rotation pattern and additional informati.on. (See footnote +.) An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate-chassis compone.nts (or ever,y 12 months, whichever 0-ccurs first). (See footnote #.) I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 7-43 , , ..-;_ Lorig -Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule, . . I 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 0Change automatic transmissionfluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one OF more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where theoutside temperature regularly reaches90 O F (32" C) or higher.. - In hilly or mount.aincrus terrain. When doing frequent trail-ertowing. - Uses such :as.€ a n d in taxi, police or delivery service. - Ify0u.d~ not w e your veh:icleundm any uf these cgnditions, thefluid andfilter do-not require changing. Manuall trall.$rnissionfluid doesn't require change. DATE 7-44 ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contml Service. 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as.needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote ‘Y) [7 Rotate tires. See “Tire 1nspecf.sn and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 1 SERVICED BY 7-45 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) I7 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs fist). An Emission Cuhtror!Service,. 0Lubricate chassis components [or eve.ry 12 months, whchever occurs.first). (See footnote.#.) IJ Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote *.*.> 0For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings..(or at each bkake relining, whichever occurs first). Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote +.) 7-46 Inspect engine ac.cessorydrive belt. 0Replace fuel filter. An Ernissbn Control Service. (See footnoteJf.) 0Replace air cleaner filter. An EyMission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage ofleaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed-. An Emission Control Service. (See fuotnote?.) 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add 12 months, whichever occurs first). fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote *?j 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotatj 1 pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y I LongTripmighway Maintenance Schedule I 75,000 Miles (125 000 knt) Ll Change engine oil -and filter (or every S2 months, whichever occur-sfirst). An EJnixsjon Control Semt-ce. 0Lubricate chassi-scomponents (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle sea1.s for leaking. (See footnote **.) [7 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additi.ona1 information. (See footnote +.) I DATE- 7-48 ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I Long TripmighwayMaintenanceSchedule I 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or -every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Cot.lrrob Service. 0Lubricate chas-siscomponents (or every 12 months, whichev.eroccurs first). (See footnote. #.) 0Check redfront axle fluid,1e.veland add fluid as nee-ded.Check coLn.stant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote *?) Cl Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index forproper rotation pattern and additional info,rmation. (See.footnote +.) I DATE I I ACTUAL MILEAGE S-ERVICEDB Y 7-49 I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule .‘I 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0Change engine oil .and filter (or every 1.2month,s,whxhever occurs first). An Emission Corttrol Service-. 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) CJ Check readfront axle flui.d level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity jo-intsand .axle seals for leaking. (See footnote *?.> 0.For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). -0 Replace fuel filter. (See footnote?.) Replace air cleaner filter; An E~nissiuvzCuntrol Service. An Emission Control service.. 0Rotate-tires. See ““TireInspectbn and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation p-attern and -additionalinformation. (See footnote +.) DATE. 7-5.0 ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED .BY Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 1 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) Change engine oil and-filter (or evely 12 months, whichever: occui-sfirst). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever’occurs first). (See footnote #-> Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed, Check constant velocity j0int.s and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote >k*.) 0Rotate tires. See “Tire.Inspectionand Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedule I 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) [z1 Inspect spark plug wires. &I Emission Control Service. Replace spak plugs. An Emission Controt ..Service. U Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or mo-rea€these conditions: - I n heavy ci.ty traffic where the outside temperature reg;ularly reaches 90 O F (32°C) or-higher. - In hilly or mou-ntainausterrain. - Wke.n;aoi-ngfrequent trailer towing, Long Tripmighway Maintenan t Schedull- 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) - Uses such as found -in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle unde.r any of these coiiditions,th.efluid andfilterdo not require changing. a 1- Manual transmission fluid does.n’t require change. 1ns.pestPositive Crankcase Ventilation ( P c v ) valve. A-nEmission Control Service. 0Drain, flmh .and refillcooling system (or every 60 months since last service., whichever occurs .first). See “Engine @oolant”in the Index ‘forwhat to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure.cap. and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pres.sure cap. An Emission Con‘tvul Service. Part B: Owns ,. Check-sand Services Lis.ted.below are owner checks and services which shouldbe performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control perfomance of your vehicle. mcessary. See “Windshield WasherFluid” in &e %-&x for furth-er details. At Least Once a lvlonm Tire Idation Check. Make sure tires are inflated to the c0rre6t presSut~%.See Be sure any necessary repairsare completed’ at once. Whenever my.fluids or lubricants are added to. your vehicle, “Tires” in the Index far further details. m&e sure they are the proper ories, as shown in Part D. Cassette DeckService At Each Fuel Fill Clean. cassettedeck. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play. See “Audio. $ystems”in the Indr .for further details; At Least Twice a Year :vel Check Check the engme oil level and-add the proper oil if necessaty. Restraint Sy.stemCheck See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further details, Make sure the safety belt.reminder light. andall y ~ u r belts, buckles, latch plates., retractors and anchorag-es:are Engine Coolant Level Checkwo1kin.g properly. Look for any other loose.or dam,aged Check the engine .coalant level .and add DEX-COOL@ safety be1.t system parts. If you see anything that mixht coolant mix.if necessary. See “Engjne Coolafit” in the keep a safety belt systemfrom doing its job, have it Index €or further details. repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts -replaced. WincBshield Washer Fluid Level Check Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings, and have. them repaire.d or replaced. (The air bag system Che.ck the windshieldwasher fluid level in the does not need regular maintenance.) windshield washer tank and -addthe proper fluid -if Engine I 7-54 Wiper Blade Check 1ns.pect.wiperblades for wear: or cracking. Replace bladeinSerts:that app-earworn or damaged or ihatstreak .OImiss areas ofthe windshield. Also.sec “Wiper Blades, Cleaning” .in the Index. Manual Transn@gton Check Check the transmissicm fluid level; add if needed. Se.G “Ma~ualTran$mis,sion” inthe‘hdex. Check for leaks. A fluid b s s may indicate a proble-IB.Have the system inspected and repaiced if needed. Automatic TransmissionGhe.ck Check the transmis-simfluid level; add if heeded. See “Auto’maticTfanslliissi6.n” in the Ifid~x.A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system .and repiair if needed. Hydraulic Clutch System Check Cheekthe fluid level in the clutch res-ervoir.See“Hydraulic Clutch Fluid” in the Index. A fluid 1 0 s ill this system could indicate a problem. Have the system insgected and repaired at o.nce. At Least Four Times a Year Tailgate LubricationService Lubricate ,-tailgatelatch bolt, hand1.e assembly pivot points, and hinges with lubricant recommended in Part D. A-tLeast Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specifi-edin Bart D. Body Lubrication S:ervice Lubricate all body door arid fuel door hring-es,latches and locks including the glove box, consde Qoors-an.dthe body hood, and any moving seat hardware. Lubricate the-h o d safety lever pivot and prop rad pivot. Part D tells you what use. More frequent lubrication may be: requirkd when exposed to a corrosive endironmeat. Starter Switch Chl m When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move.suddedy. Ifit does, you or others could be injured..Follow the steps below. 1. Befbre you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply.bath the parking brake (se:e “Parking Brake” in the-Index if necess:ary) and the regular brake. NOTE: Do not us‘e the accel&ator pedal, afi-dbe ready to turn off the engine immediately if it. starts. 3 3”. On automatic t.ran-smission vehicles,try to start the -enginein each gear, The staxter should work only in PARK (P) o r - N E U m (N). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service. On manual timsmission vehicles, put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine. The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed do-wn all theway to the- flaor. If the starter works when the clutch isn’t pushed all the way dawn, your vehicle needs service. 7-56. When -you are doing this check, the. vehicle could move suddenly. If‘it, does, you or others could be injured. Follow the step3 ..b.e.low, 1. Before yo,u start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should he parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly .apply the parking brake (see “‘Parking-,rake” in the Index-if ner - .. sary). NOTE: Be ready to apply the regularbrake immediately if the. vehiclebegins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but don’t start the engine.. Without applying-theregular brake, try to move-theshift lever 0u.t of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift Iever moves out 0.f PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI needs serviee. Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parkmg brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each .shift lever p.o,sition. Barking Brake and Automatic Transmission P IK (P) Mechanism Check With an :automatic transmission, the key should turn t.0 LOCK o.dy when the shift lwer is in PARK (P). me.-IOU. are doing this cheek, your vehicle could beginto move. You or others could be injured an-dproperty could be damaged. Make sure there-isroom in front of your vehicle-b case it begins tooroll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin ta move. On vehicles with a key release: butto-n,try tQ turn the key to LOCK without pressing the button. The key should turn to LOCK Only when you press the key butfon. On all ve,hlcle:s,the key should c.ome out only-inLOCK Park on .afairly steep hill, with the vehide facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular br,ake, set the parking brake. To chec-kthe.parking brake’s holding ability: ‘Withthe engine running-andtransmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do; this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. 9 To c h a k the PARK (P) mechafiism’s holding ability: With the eng-inerunning, shift to PARK (P). Then release all brake-s. Part C: .PeriodicMaintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections ,and serviceswhich should be-peffomed:at least twice a year (for ins‘tanck, each spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s service department .or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure m y necessary repairs are completed at once. .Properprocedures to perform tliese services ‘maybe. found in a GM service manual. See “SService and Owher Public-ations” inthe Index. Steering, Suspension andFront Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspeetion Ins.pe.ctthe front and rear -suspension a.nd steering system.for damaged, l ~ a s .or e missing parts, sig-nsof wear or lack of iubrication. Inspect the power steering lines-.andhoses for-properhook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etci Clean and then inspect the drive axle boo1 seals for ~d&.rila-ge, te&s UT lkakage. Replace seals:if necessary. Exhaust SystemInspection Imp-ectthe complete exhaust system. Irmspecrthe.body near the exhaust. system.Lo& for broken, ,damaged., miss-iqgox-.aut-of-pa.sition parts as:well a;s ppen scams, holes, Ioase connections or. other conditions which could cause a heat build-up-in the floor pan 91could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index. Ra,diator-and Heater Hose Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced.if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and c1amp.s;replace as needed. Throttle:Linkage.Inspectton Inspect the throlttlelinkage for interference or binding, and for dam-ageor missjng parts. Replace-parts .as needed. Replace, any cables that lime h g h effort oti excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and.c;ruisecontrol cabl-es. Drive Axle Service Check redfront axle fluid Ievcl and add as neede,d. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. Tra-nsfmCase (Four-wheel Drive) lnsp.e.ction Every 12 months or'at oil change intervals, check front axle and transfer c.ase-andadd lubricant when necessary. Check vent hose at transfer ms-e for kinks and proper installation. Mare-frequent lubrication may be.&quired on.of€-roadu-se. I :Re@ornrmendedFluids USAGE NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part numb.er or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer. USAGE Engine-Oil I Engine Coolant FLUIDLUBRICANT Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol -of the proper viscosity. To deterniine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see “Engine Oil” in the Index. 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and use only GM Goodwrench-@DEX-COOL or Havoline’ DEX-COOL coolant. S.ee “Engine C.oolant” in the Index. TM Hydraulic Brake System GM Part NO. 3634621 or equivalent ‘with a complete flush and refill. * Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 12377967 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). Hydraulic Clutch Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. 12345347 or equivalent System DOT-3 brake fluid). Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 - 1pint, 1050017 - 1 quart, or equivalent). Manual Transmission with V6 Engine Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12345349 or equivalent). Manual Transmission with L4 Engine Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12377916 or equivalent). Automatic Transmission DEXRON@-I11Automatic Transmission Fluid. Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose lubricant; Superlube@ (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent). TM Coolant Supplement Sealer FLUIDLUBRICANT FLUIDLLUBRJCANT USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Chassis Lubrication Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equivalent)01: lubric-ant.mee,~g-.re;quiremen~s of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Transfer Case Shift Lever, Propeller Shaft Slip Splines-.and Ulljvers.alJoints Chassis lubricant (G-MPart No. l23779-'85or equivalent) orlubricant meeting requirements af NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Front Wheel Wheel bearing lubricant meeting.requirements of NLGI # 2, Category GC or GC-LB-(GM Part No. 1051344 or equivalent). Clurch Pushrad to Clutch Fork J-oint Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985or equivalent).or lubricant me-eting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB. USAGE Bearings Differential, Front-and Rear Axle Axle Lubricant (GM PartNo. 105227.1) SAE 80W-.90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant. Transfer Case DEXRON@-111Automatic Transmission Fluid. Windshield Washer Solvent GM O.ptikleen@Washer-Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent. Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2., Category LIB or'GC-LB. USAGE USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT FLUIDLUBRICANT ~~~~ Hood Latch Assembly, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate lubricantaerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of-NLGI## 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Weatherstrip Conditioning Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent). ~~~~~ Weatherstrip Squeaks Midti-purpose lubricant, Superlube@ (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivdent). ~ P O S ~S U ~ ~ ~ U I X ’ Tailgate Handle M U ~ ~ ~ - € ‘ Ulubricant, See “Replacement Parts” -inthe Index for recmmnmended (GM PartNo. l2346241 Pivot Points, replacement filters, valvesand spark plugs. or equivalent). Hinges, Latch Bolt and Linkage €hod and Door Hinges 7-62 Multi-Purpose lubricant, Superlube’ (GM Part No. 12346241 .or equivalent). I Part E: Maintenance Re.cOrd After tbe .scheduled services.are performed, recordthe :date, odometer.readkg and who performed the.service in the boxes provided’aftex the maintenance interval. Any additional information from“Owner Checks.and Services” OF “Periodic Mairitenance” can.be added on the following recard pages, Also, YQLI should relain .all maintenance receipts. Your owner infgmation portfolio is a convenient place to store them. Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFO-RMED. r 7-63 Maintenance. Record - - . ODOMETER READING LTE 1 SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PEXFDRMED Maintenanc-eRecord DATE 0-DOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERF'ORMED Maintenance Record DATE 7-66 ODOMETER -READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED Section 8 Customer Assktance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Chevrolet dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date.information to promptly addres-s any concerns you may have. However, if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction, .take the following steps: STEP ONE -- Discuss your ccmcern with a member sf dealership management.,Normally, concerns. can b.e quickly resolved at thatlevel. .If the matter has already been reviewed with ,the, Sales, Service or Parts Manager, contact the. awner of the dealership ox. the Gene4 Manager. 8-2 STEP TWO -- If after c-ontacting a member of dealership 'management, it appears your concern cahnot be resolvkd by the dealership without €urther help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance. 1020, In Canada, Center: by calling-.800-2221 cmtact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa byc-alling 1-800-263-3777 (English) .or 1-800-263-7854 (French). For help outside of the United. States and Canada, call the following-numbers as appropriate: In Mexico: (525) 625-3256 0 In herto. Rico: 1-8.00-495-9992 (English) or 1-800-49-6-9993(Sp-anish) 0 0 0 In-theU..S. Virgin :Islmds: 1--800-496-9894 In the Dominican Republic: 1-800-75 1-4135 (English) or 1-8'00-75 1-41.3.6(Spanish) In the Bahamas: [email protected] Ia Bermuda, Barbiados, Antigua anclthe British Vi-rginIslands-:1-800-534-0122 0 In all other Caribbean countries: (809) 763- 13 15. In o.&-er overs:as.I-ocatiuns, call GM International Psad.u:ctCenter in Ca-nadaat: (905) 644-4 112. For.prampt assistame, please have the follo.wing information -availableto give the Customer Assistance Repres.entative. Yournme, address, home and business @- 0 0 telephone numbers Vehicle Identification Number (This is available' fr0.m-the vehjcle regjgtration or title, or the plate at the top left af the.instrument panel and visible thraugh the windshield.) Dealership naxi~eand 1oe:ation Vehide~delivety date-and present mileage .Nature ofconcern We.en6ourage you tcj call us SO we can give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Chevrolet, address your inquiry to: Chevrolet Motor Divisim Chevrblet Customer.As-&afice Center P.O. Box 7047 TZOY, MI 4.8007-~c)47 In Canada, write to: General MQtors of C.amda Limited Customer Comr;nunic.ation Centre, 163-005 El08 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L l H 8P7 Re€er to your Warranty and Qwner Assistance 'Information booklet for addres;ses of GM Overseas 0ffice.s. When contacting Chevrolet, pkas%-rememberthat. yam. concern will likely be resolved in the deal-ership, using the dealer's facilities, ,equipmentand personnel. That is why we suggest you f d l o .Step ~ ~ One-first if you have aconcern. Custo,merAssistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who -arede.af, hard of-heaxing,or speech-impaired and srirho use Text Telephones (TTYs.1,. Chevrolet h-asTTY equipment availabie at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Chevro1e.t by dialing: 1-800-833;-,CHEV. (TT-Yusers in Canalda can dial 1-800-263-3830.) Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program 111 1P To enhance Chevrolet’s-strong commitment to customer satis€action, Chevrolet is excite,dto announce the establishment of the Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Center. As the owner of a 1997 Chevrolet/Geo, membership in Roadside Assistance is free. 8-5 0 .RoadsideBa~l:cCare services (as -outlinedabove) Plus.: I. FREE.Non-Wmanty Towing (to the-clasestdealer- .fmm:a legal roadway) FREE LucksmitWKey Service (when keys me lost on the road or 1oCke.dinside) FREE..FlatTire Serviw (sp.areins.t.alledon the wad) 8-6 The Koadside Assistance Center uses companies.that will provide you with quality and priofity service. When raadside services are required, our advisors will explain any payment obligations that may b.e:inc.urred-for utilizing outsi:cle.-s.ervices.. Canadian RoadsideAssistance Vehicles purchased in Canada.ha;ve an extensive 'RoadstdeAsistance program :accessible-fromanywhere -inCanada or-the United Stales.Please refer to .the separate brochure.pro-vided'bythe dealer or call 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services; 9 C ~ C W ~ O WcouttesyG ~ C I Ttaasportation is not part, ofthe Bump,erto Bumper New Vehicle.Liniite,d Warranty. (%evrdet/Geo re-ves. the right to make any chang,esor discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time without notification. 8-8 GM Participation inan Alternative Dispute Resolution Program This prcgram .is available iil all 50 states.and the District of Co1urnbi.a.Camdim 'owners refer-to your Warrm-q and Owner Assistance Informationbooklet for information on the CanadianMotor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). General Mo-torsreserves theright to .change eligibihtylimitations &d/or to discontinue its :participation in this program. -. 'Both Chevrolet and your Ghevrolet dealer are committed .to making sure you are completely satisfied with yournew vehicle. Our experience has shown that, ifa situation arises where you feel your concern has.not: been :;adequately addressed,the Customer Satisfactim Proct-a-e idescdbed earlier in h s section is very successful. 'There may be instanceswhere an impartial third party :can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement. iregarding 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 B.usine.ss Bureausystem to settle ,automotivedisputes. This p-rogram'is available free of charge to customers.who currently own or lease a GM vehicle. If you are not satisfi-edafter following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure, you may contact the BBB using the toll-free te1ephon.e number, or write the.m at the following address: BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus,Inc. 4200 Wilson Bou-levard Suite 8'00 Arlington, VA 22203-1 804 Telephone: 1-.800-9-55-5100 To'.filea claim, you will be askedto provide your 'name and..address,your Vehicle Identification N.umber (VIN) and a statementof the nature of your-eomplajnt. Eligibility is limited by vehi-cleage -andmile-agejand other factors. We:prefer yuu utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure. before you Tesortto AUTO LINE, but you may cantact the ElBB at any t h e - .The BBB. will attempt to resolve the complaint seming:as: an interme-diary. If this mediation is .unsuccessful,an informal hearing will be -scheduled:whexe :eligible c.ustomer9 may present their cas.&to an iinpartid third-party arbitratar. The arbitrator will make .adecision which you may accept or reject. If you accept the decision, GM will1 .be .boundby that decision. The entire dispute resolution procedure. should ordinarily take about 40 days from the -timeyou file:a claimuntil a deaision is made. Some state taws may require y.ou to use-thisprogram .before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program .of . i n .the courts. .For further information, contzct the BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at.1-800-222- 1020. -Yourvehicle comes with a separ.ate warranty booklet that contains detiiikd warranty information. 8-10 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you .believe that your vehicle.has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you-should immediately inform the National Highway 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 group of vehicl,es, it may order a recall -andremedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or General Motars. To contact NHTSA, y.ou 'may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (ar-366-0123 inthe Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U-.S,Department -of-Transportation Washington, D.C. .205:90 You can also obtain other.hformatfon: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 Motors of Gana.da-Limited.You may write to: Trgnspxt Canadti B.ox 8880 Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3J2 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GIZNERAL MOTORS In addition to.notifyingNHTSA (.or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, wecertainly hopeyou’lI notify us. Please callus at 1-800-222-1020 or write: In Cmada, pletise call us at 1-8.00-263-3777 (English,) or 1-8:00-2.63-7854(French). Or, mite: :GeneralMotors of Canada Limited. Cu-stomerCommunicat3on Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario:LLH 8P7 Ordering Sg .viceand Owner Publications in Canada aervice manu.al-s,service bulletins; owner’s:manuals and other service literature are available fur -purchase.for all current and past madel General M Q ~ K vehicles. S The tall-free telephonenumber for orderiag information in Canada i.s 1-.800-668-553-9. Chevrolet..Motor Division Chevrb1et:Customet.Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Tray, Michigan 4800’7-7.047 8-11 1997 CHEVROLE-T/GEOSERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATIC ~ ~ ~~~ The foliowing publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle- canbe purchased by filling ob -the Service PublicationOrder Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, rn-oneyorder, or credit ca.Ld information to Helm, lncorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 CHEVROLET/GEEO ! OWNER’S INFORMATION SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information Owner publications-arewritten directly for Owners and intende-dto provide b.asic operational information about thr on engines, tra’nsmission, axle, suspension, brakes, vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance, electrical, steering, body, etc. Schedule for all models. RETAIL SELLPRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for the 1997 GM transmissions, transaxlesand transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $40.00 In-Portfolio: Includesa Portfolio, Owner’s Manual and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE:$1 5.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $1 0.00 CURRENT & PAST M0DE.L ORDER FORMS S-ERVlCE BULLETINSService Publications areavailable-forcurrent and past Sewice B-ulletins give technical service information needed model GM vehicles. To request an orderform,please to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. specify year andmodel name of the vehicle. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and serviceof your vehicle. j ORDER TOLL FREE I (NOTE: FoUCredit Card Holders Only) 1-8.00-782-4856 (Mondav-Fridav8:OOAM - 6:OO PM EST) .! 8 I j;; c.- . . ..x., i! .L , .,:,.. e-i F:: . .i . f a Orders will be mailed, within1O.days of receipt. Please allow ade uate time-for postal service. If further inform-ation is needed, wirte to the addre.ss s own below or call 1-8.00-782-4356,Material cannot be returned for credit without packing $lip with return information within 39,days of delivery. On returns,-a re-stocking fee: may be applied Truck Car & Light .Transmission Unit Repair Owner’s.Manual In Porlfdlid Without Owner’s Manual Portolia 1997 $40.00 19-97 $1’5; 00 1-9-97 $1 0.00 8-14 Section 9 Index Accessory Power Outlets ........................ 2-50 3-20 Adding Sound Equipment ........................ 4-46 Add-on Equipment ............................. AirBag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 1-24 Adding Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-22 How it Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1 Location .................................... l-21 Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20, 2-56 Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 What Makes it Inflate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 What Will You See After it Inflates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 When Should it Inflate ........................ 1-22 6-15, 6-69 Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Air Conditioning Refrigerants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-70 Alignment and Balance, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ...................... 6-59 3-21 Antenna, Fixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 2-59, 4-7 4-7 Anti-Lock Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appearancecare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53 Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-61 Arbitration Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Armrest, Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48 Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49 Audio System Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19 3-6 Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Automatic Transmission 7-55 Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17, 6-70 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 7-57 Park Mechanism Check ........................ Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Axle 6-24 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22, 6-22 . Battery ....................................... 6-35 ChargeLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Replacement. Keyless Entry ..................... 2-7 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 8-9 BBB Auto Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Better Business Bureau Mediation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31 Brake. Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Brake System Warning Light ...................... 2-58 9-1 .......... . ~ . 9-2 Cooltint Heater. Engine ............................. 2- 16' C.ourtesy Transportati.on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-8 %ruiseControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40 . Customer Assi-stanceTnf~'o;l~tio~ .................... -8-1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29 Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................. 4-14 0.ncurves . . . . . . . . ' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Rainy C.0ndixions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3-1 Snowy arid Icy Conditions ..........................4-33 ThrQugh Water ............................... 4-33 Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 W1nle.r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-39 With:a Trailer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . 4-54 Diiving On Cfades While Towing a Tr-ailtr ............ 4-56 Dr.unken Driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 . . . . A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....6-10. Fourth Gear. Manual TransmhiQn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Adding ........ ..... ......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-6-12 Four- Whe:el Drive ......................... 2-22,.6-23 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :6-14 Manual French Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . u.. Chmge Intervals. . - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -6-14 Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . ..+2 4. Che-cking .....................................6- 11 Front Map Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46 Kind to Use ............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 Front Side-markerLamp Bulb Rephcement . . . . . . . . . . . .;6-3.9: Pressure Gaig.e-*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62 Front Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48! Engine Oil ................... . ! )1 ! ; i:r Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15' Exhaust,.Engina .....................................'2-33 Express-Down Window - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3-6 Extender, 'Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37 Exterior Metal Parts; Protecting......................6- 5.8 FrontTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb.Replacernent ...........6-38; Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Filling Your Tank. ................................6-5 Foreign Counfr-ies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4 Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64 Fuel Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-70 . Fuses and Circuit Breakexs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-64 Gages Engine Codlailt Temperdtu~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'2-59 . Engine-OilPressure ............. , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64 Gas c.3~. ........................................... 6-5; GAWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44 . . .Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Gear Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -. . 2-47 Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44 4-44.. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ....................... Guide en Frangais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 GVWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 4 ~ . 9-4 9-6 Rain, Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22,6-22 S,eat.Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4.6 Reclining Front Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 RecoveryHaoks ................................ 5-37 Recovery Tank, Coolant ..................... 5-16,6-26 Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43 ReplacementBulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-67 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-69 Replacement, Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . 6-50 Reporting. Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 RestraintsCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54 . Checking ....................................1-37 Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 Replacing Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38 Reverse Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 18 Manual Transmission .......................... 2-21 Right Front Passenger Position .................... 1-25 Roadside Assistance ..............................8-5 Canadian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Rocking Your-Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37 Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46 safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7 Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 9-8 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56 Center Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28,l-34 Driver Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 12 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37 How to Wear Properly ......................... 1 12 Label ...................................... l-38 LapBelt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26, 1-27 Lap-Shoulder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Questions and Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 11 Rear Seat Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 ReminderLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8,2-55 Replacing After a Crash ........................ 1-38 Right Front Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 Use During Pregnancy ......................... 1-25 Why They Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Safety Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54 Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 ... Safety Warnings and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Scheduled Maintenance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Seatback Latches ....................................... l-5 RecliningFront . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Seats and Restraint Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Second Gear Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 19 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Service Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-62 Service Publications . . . . . ....................... 8- 12 - Service Work. Doing Your Own . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 6-59 SheetMetaJDamage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i . . . . . . . . Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21’2-63 Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 IntoPark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29 Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 Side Access Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Signaling Turns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38 SIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Skidding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 Sliding Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36 SpareTire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 Specifications and Capacities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-68, 6-69 Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 2-54 Speedometer ................................... Stains, Cleaning ................................ 6-55 Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56 Starting Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- I3 Steam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Steering C o l i z i ~Pirk ~ ~ Lock Check ...................... 7-57 In Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 10 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Steering Wheel, Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37 Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47 Storage,.Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35 Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36 SunVisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 19 Symbols, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v . Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54 Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Lubrication Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-55 Taillamp Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40 Tape Player Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20.7.54 Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 THEFTLOCK TM ............................... 3-17 Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28 Third Gear. Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Tilt Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37 Time. Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Tire Chains ................................... -5-52 Tires Alignment and Balance ......................... 6-50 Buying New . . . :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 ChangingaFlat .............................. 5-23 Cleaning .................................... 6-59 6-45 Inflation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54 Inflation Check ............................... Inspection and Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46 Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45 Spare ...................................... 5-25 Temperatme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 Treadwear ..................................... 6-49 Uniform Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 When It’s Time for New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47 Topstrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 9-9 TTY Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-4 Turn. Signal a d Lane Change. Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3.8 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56 Two-Tiered Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45 underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-60 Underhood L.mp.Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41 ......................... 6-51 Used Replacement Wheels v a n i t y Mirror Lamp Bulb Replstcernent . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41 Vehicle Control ...................................... 4-6 Damagewarnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Dimensions ................................. 6-71 Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 4 2 “Break-In” .................................. 2-11 Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44 Stwag.e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35 Ventilation System ............................... 3.-4 visors, sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49 Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57 warnnig Devices ...............................5-2 Waning Lights. Gages and Indimtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55 Washer FIuid. Windshield...........................6-29 Washing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-57 Weathemips .................................. 6-57 9-10 6-50 Windshield Wipers Wheel Aliggrnent ............................... 5-32,6-68 Bladecheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2.5 Wheel-NutTorque ......................... 6-50 Blade:Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42,649 Wheel Replacement ............................. 2-35 Fuses ...................................... Windows ..................................... 2-36 Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39 Express-Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wiring, Headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-63 Sliding Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36 Wrecker Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7 Swing-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36 WindshieldWasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29 Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54 WindshieldWiper ..............................2-39 I I 9-11 fl - vic Station Checkpoints ~. ENGINE COOLANT RECOVERY TANK TIRES 7 P.6-24 BATfERY PS-35 ENGiNE .O;IL DIPSTICK P6-10 SECONDARY WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUlR P6-29 I HOOD RELEAS.E P6-6 I FUEL DO.QR P6-5 Far de~il~d.-inf~rmarion, refer twthe page number listed, gr see the index in the back of the owner s manual. 12