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i 2002 Chevrolet Express Owner ’ s Manual Litho in U.S.A. Copyright General Motors Corporation 2001 Part Number C2214 A First Edition All Rights Reserved.
ii GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET , the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name CHEVY EXPRESS are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. W e reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice.
iii How to Use this Manual Many people read their owne r ’ s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickl y .
iv V ehicle Damage W arnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty , and it could be costly .
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vi Model Reference This manual covers these models: Passenger V an Cargo V an Cab and Chassis.
1- 1-1 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly .
1-2 Seats and Seat Controls This part tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, take them out and put them back in. It also tells you about reclining front seatbacks. Manual Front Seats The bucket seats can be adjusted forward or rearward with the lever located at the front of the seat.
1-3 Power Seat (Option) If your vehicle has a power seat on the driver ’ s or passenger ’ s side, you can adjust it with these controls located at the front center of the seat cushion. T o raise or lower the seat, move the center knob up or down. T o move the seat forward or rearward, move the center knob toward the right or left.
1-4 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re r eclined like this.
1-5 Rear Seats Getting Into the Rear Seats T o make it easier for passengers to get into the rear seats, use the fastener spot on the headliner and safety belt sleeve. These will keep the safety belts out of the way while people get into the rear seats.
1-6 2. Locate the blue or yellow handle on the inboard side of the seat. If the vehicle has floor mats, the pins will be located under a flap that has been cut into the mat. 3. T urn the handle up. 4. Once the blue or yellow handle is turned up, pull the handle to remove the locking pin.
1-7 5. Stow the locking pin on the rear of the seat base in the hole that is provided. 6. Repeat this procedure for the pin on the other seat base. 7. Pull the seat rearward about two inches (5 cm) and then lift the seat from the floor rails. 8. Remove the seat from the vehicle.
1-8 For the remaining rear seats, stow the safety belt latch plate on the clip at the window trim. Replacing the Rear Seats CAUTION: A seat that isn’t locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured.
1-9 1. Position the seat into the open slots in both rails. Push the seat forward in the rail, hooking both seat bases onto the pins inside of the rails. 2. T o install the locking pins at the rear of the seat base, locate the hole in the rail for the pin.
1-10 5. T urn the blue or yellow handle down until it is in the retaining clip. 6. If the vehicle has a floor mat, put the flap back to its original position 7. Repeat this procedure for the other seat base. 8. Connect the quick - release latch plates for the lap - shoulder belts by inserting the latch plates into the buckles attached at the outboard positions of the bench seat.
1-1 1 CAUTION: It is extremely danger ous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas ar e more likely to be seriously injur ed or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
1-12 Why Safety Belts W ork When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. T ake the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’ s just a seat on wheels.
1-13 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield .
1-14 or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! W ith safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. Y ou get more time to stop. Y ou stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’ s why safety belts make such good sense.
1-15 Here Ar e Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers Q: W on’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? A: Y ou could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.
1-16 How to W ear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see the part of this manual called “Children.
1-17 5. T o make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
1-18 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. T o move it down, push in at the top of the arrows and move the height adjuster to the desired position. Y ou can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide.
1-19 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way . CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury .
1-20 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
1-21 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The belt is over an armrest. CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
1-22 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury .
1-23 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body . CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact for ces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly , or ask your dealer to fix it.
1-24 T o unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way . Before you close the door , be sure the belt is out of the way . If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women.
1-25 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother . When a safety belt is worn properly , it’ s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly .
1-26 If it says AIR BAG on the middle part of the steering wheel and AIR BAG on the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger ’ s seat, your vehicle has two air bags -- one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger .
1-27 Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system: CAUTION: Y ou can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt -- even if you have air bags. W earing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it.
1-28 If your vehicle has an air bag for the right front passenger , please read this: CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap - shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants.
1-29 How the Air Bag System W orks Where ar e the air bags? The driver ’ s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger ’ s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger ’ s side.
1-30 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear . Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering.
1-31 What makes an air bag inflate? In an impact of sufficient severity , the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator , which inflates the air bag. The inflator , air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger .
1-32 Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system won’t be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts.
1-33 Servicing Y our Air Bag-Equipped V ehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. Y ou don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle.
1-34 Rear Seat Passengers It’ s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
1-35 When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way , it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
1-36 CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury . The shoulder belt should fit against your body . T o unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.
1-37 1. Locate the guide on the side of the seatback. 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.
1-38 3. Be sure the elastic cord is not wrapped around the retainer pin as this decreases the length. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder .
1-39 Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor . T o make the belt longer , tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.
1-40 T o make the belt shorter , pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap - shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section.
1-41 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 - lb.
1-42 CAUTION: Children who ar e up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap - shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young childr en and infants.
1-43 CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’ s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’ s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
1-44 CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant’ s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body . In a crash, an infant in a rear - facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant’s body , the back and shoulders.
1-45 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 - lb.
1-46 Restraint Systems for Children An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. Make sure that the infant’ s head rests toward the center of the vehicle.
1-47 A forward - facing child seat (C - E) provides restraint for the child’ s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T - shaped or shelf - like shields. A booster seat (F - G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’ s safety belt system.
1-48 Q: How do child restraints work? A: A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built - in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add - on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’ s owner .
1-49 Where to Put the Restraint (Except Cargo V ans and Cab and Chassis Models) Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. General Motors, therefore, recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear - facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward - facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat.
1-50 Where to Put the Restraint (Cargo V ans and Cab and Chassis Models) The child restraint must be secured properly in the passenger seat. If your vehicle has a passenger air bag, never put a rear - facing child restraint in this vehicle. Here’ s why: CAUTION: A child in a rear - facing child restraint can be seriously injur ed or killed if the passenger’ s air bag inflates.
1-51 In Canada, the law requires that forward - facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the United States, some child restraints also have a top strap. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored.
1-52 If your vehicle is a cargo van, the anchor for a top strap is located at the rear of the seat cushion on the right front passenger ’ s seat. Cargo V an Models If your vehicle is a passenger van with rear seats, an anchor bracket for a top strap is located at the rear of the seat cushion for each three - passenger rear bench seat.
1-53 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position Y ou’ll be using the lap - shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint.
1-54 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.
1-55 5. T o tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward - facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
1-56 Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position Y ou’ll be using the lap belt. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say . See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one.
1-57 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. T o tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward - facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
1-58 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position If your vehicle has a front passenger air bag, never put a rear - facing child restraint in this seat. Here’ s why: CAUTION: A child in a rear - facing child restraint can be seriously injur ed or killed if the front passenger’ s air bag inflates.
1-59 Y ou’ll be using the lap - shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say .
1-60 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. T o tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. Y ou may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
1-61 Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’ s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap - shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
1-62 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two childr en are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spr ead the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time.
1-63 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap - shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way , in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’ s force would then be applied right on the child’ s abdomen.
1-64 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’ s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender . It’ s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear , so the extender will be long enough for you.
2- 2-1 Section 2 Featur es and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem.
2-2 Windows CAUTION: Leaving childr en in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be over come by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat str oke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather .
2-3 Power Windows (Option) If you have power windows, the controls are located on each of the side doors. The driver ’ s door has a switch for the passenger window as well. Y our power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to RUN or ACCESSOR Y .
2-4 Swing-Out Windows Side Swing - Out Window T o open the side door swing - out windows, pull up on the latch at the edge of the window . Swing the window out and push down on the latch to lock the window into place. T o close the window , pull the latch toward you and push down on the latch to lock it.
2-5 Y our vehicle has one double - sided key for the ignition and all door locks. If you ever lose your key , your dealer will be able to assist you with obtaining a new one. NOTICE: Y our vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent theft.
2-6 Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle won’t open it. Y ou increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked.
2-7 Power Door Locks (Option) Press the bottom side of the power door lock switch to lock all the doors at once. Press the top side of the power door lock switch to unlock all the doors at once. When a door is locked, the inside door handle will not work.
2-8 Move the button to the left to engage the security feature. Move the button to the right to return the door locks to normal operation. 60/40 Swing - Out Side Door Move the button up to engage the security feature. Move the button down to return the door locks to normal operation.
2-9 Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: Check the distance.
2-10 Matching T ransmitter(s) to Y our V ehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer . Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer .
2-1 1 3. Align the covers and snap them together . 4. Check the operation of the transmitter . If the transmitter does not work after battery replacement, it may need to be resynchronized to your vehicle. See “resynchronization” following. Resynchr onization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system.
2-12 Sliding Side Door (Option) T o open the sliding side door from outside, pull the handle toward the rear of the vehicle. Then, slide the door open. T o close the sliding side door from outside, use the outside door handle to slide the door toward the front of the vehicle.
2-13 T o open the sliding door from inside, turn the handle upward and toward the rear of the vehicle. Then, slide the door toward the rear of the vehicle to open it. T o close the sliding door from inside, grasp the inside handle and slide the door toward the front of the vehicle to a closed position.
2-14 60/40 Swing - Out Side Door T o open the front portion of a 60/40 door from the outside, pull up on the handle and pull the handle toward you. T o open the front portion of a 60/40 door from the inside, pull the handle toward you and push open the door .
2-15 T o open the rear portion of a 60/40 door from the outside, pull the handle on the side of the rear door and pull it toward you. T o close the 60/40 side doors, close the rear door first. Then close the front door . Check to make sure that both doors are completely closed.
2-16 Rear Doors CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the r ear door(s) or rear swing - out windows open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. Y ou can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) If you must drive with the rear door(s) or r ear swing - out windows open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the rear door(s) or rear swing - out windows: Make sure all other windows ar e shut.
2-17 T o open the rear doors from the outside, pull the handle toward you to open the passenger ’ s side rear door first. T o open the driver ’ s side rear door , pull the latch release at the inside edge of the door . Both rear doors can be opened past 90 degrees by opening the doors past the first detent (90 degrees open), then opening fully .
2-18 Rear Swing - Out Window The rear swing - out windows work the same way as the side swing out windows, but the latch is located at the bottom edge of the window . See ”Side - Door Swing Out W indows” in the index. Theft V ehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
2-19 Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. Parking Lots Even if you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’ s still best to lock it up and take your keys.
2-20 New V ehicle “Break - In” NOTICE: Y our vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break - in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km).
2-21 NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure you ar e using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. T urn the key only with your hand.
2-22 NOTICE: Holding your key in ST AR T for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner . And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor . W ait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter .
2-23 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) In very cold weather , 0 F ( - 18 C) or colder , the engine coolant heater can help. Y ou’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm - up. Usually , the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
2-24 How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle.
2-25 Ensure the shift lever is fully in P ARK (P) before starting the engine. Y our vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. W ith the ignition in RUN, you must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from P ARK (P).
2-26 DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down.
2-27 Parking Brake T o set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. T o release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down.
2-28 Shifting Into P ARK (P) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Y our vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly .
2-29 Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in P ARK (P). Leaving Y our V ehicle W ith the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running.
2-30 T orque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into P ARK (P) properly , the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. Y ou may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P ARK (P).
2-31 Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn.
2-32 Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. Y ou might have exhaust coming in if: Y our exhaust system sounds strange or different.
2-33 CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Y our vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly .
2-34 Tilt Wheel (Option) A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. Y ou can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. The lever is located on the lower left side of the steering column.
2-35 T urn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. T o signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically .
2-36 Windshield W ipers Y ou control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. (Off): T urn the band to this symbol to turn of f the windshield wipers. (Mist): T urn the band to this symbol for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the windshield wipers start; then let it go.
2-37 Cruise Control (Option) + : Resume/Accelerate | : On : Set :O f f W ith cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator . This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
2-38 Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. Y ou could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise contr ol switch off until you want to use cruise control.
2-39 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch briefly from on to resume/accelerate.
2-40 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Press in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. T o slow down in very small amounts, press the button at the end of the lever briefly . Each time you do this, you’ll go about 1 mph (1.
2-41 Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp control is located on the driver ’ s side of the instrument panel. The exterior lamp control has three positions: OFF: T urning the control to this position turns of f all lamps except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).
2-42 Headlamps On Reminder A tone will sound when your headlamps are turned on and your ignition is in OFF , LOCK or ACCESSOR Y . If you need to use your headlamps when the ignition switch is in OFF , LOCK or ACCESSOR Y , the tone can be turned off by moving the instrument panel brightness thumbwheel next to the exterior lamp control all the way down.
2-43 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Y our vehicle’ s center high - mounted stoplamp is located above the rear doors at the center of the vehicle. If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, as in a luggage carrier , care should be taken not to block or damage the center high - mounted stoplamp unit.
2-44 Dome Lamps The dome lamps will come on when you open a door . Y ou can also turn the dome lamps on by moving the instrument panel brightness thumbwheel, located next to the exterior lamp control, all the way up to the second position. In this position, the dome lamps will remain on whether a door is open or closed.
2-45 Reading Lamps (Option) If your vehicle has reading lamps, press the button next to the lamp to turn the lamp on or off. Mirrors Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror Pull the tab under the mirror toward you to reduce glare from headlamps behind you after dark.
2-46 Power Remote Control Mirr ors (Option) If you have power mirrors, they can be adjusted from inside the vehicle. Select the mirror you want to move by turning the knob clockwise to adjust the passenger ’ s side mirror and counterclockwise to adjust the driver ’ s side mirror .
2-47 Convex Outside Mirror Y our passenger ’ s side mirror may be convex. A convex mirror ’ s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver ’ s seat. CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really ar e.
2-48 1. T o adjust the mirrors when towing a trailer , turn the mirror by pushing the mirror head toward the front of the vehicle. 2. T urn the mirror head so that it swings further outboard and adjust the mirror surface as needed.
2-49 Storage Compartments Y our front storage compartment is at the center of the instrument panel extension, by the floor . T o open the compartment, press down on inside portion of the handle and the compartment will open automatically . Storage compartments may also be included on the inside of each front door .
2-50 NOTICE: Holding a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating can make it overload, damaging the lighter and the heating element. Just push the lighter all the way in and let go. When it’ s done, it will pop back by itself. T o remove the front ashtray , pull up on the tab with a key or similar object inserted in the tab, and lift the ashtray out.
2-51 Accessory Power Outlet Y ou can plug accessory electrical equipment into an accessory power outlet. Just pull on the outlet cover to remove it and follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment that you install.
2-52 The Instrument Panel - Y our Information System The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Lamp Control B. Air V ents C. Instrument Panel Cluster D. Comfort Controls System E. Audio System F . T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever G.
2-53 Instrument Panel Cluster United States version shown, Canada similar Y our instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. Y ou’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically .
2-54 Speedometer Y our speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Y our odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada).
2-55 T rip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero. T o reset the trip odometer , fully press the reset button located near the trip odometer readout. The trip odometer can show either total miles or trip miles using this button located on the instrument cluster .
2-56 When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’ s advice. W aiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous.
2-57 If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly . Have your vehicle serviced right away . CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the air bag system may not be working properly .
2-58 V oltmeter When your engine is not running, but the ignition is on (in the RUN position), this gage shows your battery’ s state of charge in DC volts. When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system. Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range.
2-59 Brake System W arning Light When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully . If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem.
2-60 Anti-Lock Brake System W arning Light W ith the anti - lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’ s normal. If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs service.
2-61 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada) (4.3L, 5.0L & 5.7L Engines and 8.1L California Gasoline Engine) United States Canada Y our vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems.
2-62 NOTICE: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tir es with other than those of the same Tir e Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’ s emission controls and may cause the SER VICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light to come on.
2-63 If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. A voiding hard accelerations. A voiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer , reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.
2-64 Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See “Fuel” in the Index. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. Y ou may notice this as stalling after start - up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear , misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration.
2-65 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) (Check Engine Light) (8.1L Gasoline Engine -- Except California) United States Canada If this light comes on or flashes while you are driving, two things may happen. First, you won’t notice any dif ference in engine performance, but your tail pipe emissions may increase.
2-66 Oil Pressur e Gage The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity , but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range.
2-67 Security Light This light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ST AR T . The light will stay on until the engine starts. If the light flashes, the Passlock System has entered a tamper mode. If the vehicle fails to start, see “Passlock” in the Index.
2-68 Fuel Gage United States Canada The fuel gage, when the ignition is on, tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank. The gage will first indicate empty before you are out of fuel, and you should get more fuel as soon as possible. Listed are four situations you may experience with your fuel gage: At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full.
3- 3-1 Section 3 Comfort Contr ols and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle.
3-2 Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. W ith these systems, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. System Controls If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, your controls will look like this.
3-3 Mode Knob The right knob changes the airflow setting. (V ent): This setting directs air through the instrument panel vents. (Bi - Level): This setting divides airflow between the heater floor vents and instrument panel vents. (Floor): This setting directs air through the floor vents.
3-4 Fan Knob The knob on the left side of the control panel regulates the fan speed. The knob has four speed positions. T o increase airflow , turn the knob toward HI. T o decrease airflow , turn it toward LO. T o turn the fan off, turn the mode knob on the far right to OFF .
3-5 Rear Heater (Without Air Conditioning) (If Equipped) If you have a rear heater (without rear air conditioning), the thumbwheel for this feature is located on the instrument panel. T o increase and decrease the flow of heated air to the rear floor vents, turn the thumbwheel marked HEA T to the desired fan speed.
3-6 For warmer air , turn the knob toward the red area, and for cooler air , turn the knob toward the blue area. T o regulate the location of the airflow , adjust the center knob on the control panel. T urn the knob counterclockwise for upper vent airflow or clockwise for headliner vent air flow .
3-7 Air Conditioning Before using your vehicle’ s air conditioning, open the windows to clear the vehicle of hot air . This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work at its best.
3-8 Rear W indow Defogger (If Equipped) If you see lines running across the rear windows, your vehicle has a rear window defogger . The lines warm the glass. For best results, clear the windows of as much snow or ice as possible before using the rear window defogger .
3-9 V entilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed, use vent to direct outside air through your vehicle. Air will flow through the instrument panel vents. Y our vehicle’ s flow - through ventilation system supplies outside air to the inside of your vehicle when it is moving.
3-10 V entilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow , or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better , reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. When you enter a vehicle in cold weather , turn the fan to HI for a few moments before driving off.
3-1 1 Setting the Clock for Systems with Radio Data System Y our radio may have a button marked with an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MIN to represent minutes. Press and hold the hour button until the correct hour appears. AM or PM will appear on the display for morning or afternoon hours.
3-12 Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: T urn this knob to tune in radio stations. SEEK SEEK : Press the right or left arrow to seek to the next or previous station and stay there.
3-13 T o adjust the treble, Press and release AUDIO until TRE appears on the display . Then press and hold the up arrow to increase treble. T and a positive number will appear on the display . Press and hold the down arrow to decrease treble. T and a negative number will appear on the display .
3-14 T o adjust balance or fade to the middle position, select BAL or F AD. Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep. L and a zero or F and a zero will appear on the display . T o adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position, end out of audio mode by pressing the AUDIO button until the display goes blank.
3-15 Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: T urn this knob to choose radio stations. SEEK SEEK : Press the right or left arrow to seek to the next or previous station and stay there.
3-16 T o adjust the treble, press and release AUDIO until TRE appears on the display . Then press and hold the up arrow to increase treble. T and a positive number will appear on the display . Press and hold the down arrow to decrease treble. T and a negative number will appear on the display .
3-17 T o adjust balance or fade to the middle position, select BAL or F AD. Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep. L and a zero or F and a zero will appear on the display . T o adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position, end out of audio mode by pressing the AUDIO button until the display goes blank.
3-18 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the previous selection on the tape if the selection has been playing for less than 3 seconds. If this pushbutton is pressed and the current selection has been playing for more than 13 seconds, it will go to the beginning of the current selection.
3-19 6 RPT (Repeat): Press this pushbutton once to hear a selection over again. RPT will appear on the display . The current selection will continue to repeat. RPT will flash on the display while the cassette player is searching for the start of the selection.
3-20 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player (If Equipped) Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. V OL (V olume): T urn this knob clockwise to increase volume. T urn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. RCL (Recall): Press this knob to display the station being played or to display the clock.
3-21 Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. Y ou can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the following steps: 1. T urn the radio on. 2. Press AM FM to select the band.
3-22 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: T o adjust the balance between the right and left speakers, press and release AUDIO until BAL appears on the display . Then press and hold the up arrow to move the sound to the right speakers or the down arrow to move the sound to the left speakers.
3-23 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the previous track if the current selection has been playing for less than eight seconds. If this pushbutton is pressed and the current selection has been playing for more than eight seconds, it will go to the beginning of the current selection.
3-24 Compact Disc Messages If the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: If you’re driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smooth the disc should play . If it’ s very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the disc should play .
3-25 AUT O V OL (Automatic V olume): W ith automatic volume, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select LOW , MEDIUM or HIGH. A VOL will appear on the display .
3-26 Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. Y ou can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the following steps: 1. T urn the radio on. 2. Press AM FM to select the band.
3-27 T o return the bass and treble to the manual mode, press and release the AUDIO knob. If your vehicle has the Bose radio, your audio system allows you to choose from four different equalization settings: talk, driver , normal and spatial. These settings can be used while listening to the radio or the CD player .
3-28 Using RDS Y our audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS is a system that sends data along with the audio of the FM station you are currently tuned to. Y ou can use RDS to display program information and to control your radio.
3-29 DISP (Display): Press this knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. Pressing this knob will also display an RDS station frequency or program type when the radio is on. The display options are station name, station frequency , PTY and the name of the program (if available).
3-30 INFO (Information): If the current station has a message, the information icon will appear on the display . These text messages are from the RDS broadcaster to the listening public and may be general information such as artist and song title, call in phone numbers, etc.
3-31 Playing a Cassette T ape Y our tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. T apes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player . The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right.
3-32 4 FWD (Forward): Press this pushbutton to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press this pushbutton again to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last selected station while the tape advances. The station frequency and FWD will appear on the display .
3-33 Cassette T ape Messages CHK T APE (Check T ape): If CHK T APE appears on the radio display , the tape won’t play because of one of the following errors. The tape is tight and the player can’t turn the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil.
3-34 3 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track. Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to reverse at six times the normal playing speed. Press and hold it for more than two seconds to reverse at 17 times the normal playing speed.
3-35 Compact Disc Messages If the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: If you’re driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smooth the disc should play . If it’ s very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the disc should play .
3-36 AUT O V OL (Automatic V olume): Y our system has a feature called automatic volume. W ith this feature, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select MIN, MED or MAX.
3-37 Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. Y ou can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the following steps: 1. T urn the radio on. 2. Press AM FM to select the band.
3-38 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: T o adjust the balance between the right and left speakers, push the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display . Turn the knob to adjust the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers.
3-39 Finding a PTY Station P - TYPE (Program T ype): This button is used to turn on and off Program T ype (PTY) selections. PTY and the light next to the button will turn on. The last selected PTY will appear on the display for five seconds. T urn the P - TYPE knob to select the PTY you want to listen to.
3-40 RDS Messages ALER T!: This type of announcement warns of national or local emergencies. Y ou will not be able to turn off alert announcements. ALER T! appears on the display when an alert announcement plays. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, you will hear it, even if the volume is muted or a compact disc is playing.
3-41 Playing a Compact Disc If an error appears on the display , see “Compact Disc Messages” later in this section. LOAD CD : Press the LOAD side of this button to load CDs into the compact disc player . This compact disc player will hold up to six discs.
3-42 Playing a Specific Loaded Compact Disc For every CD loaded, a number will appear on the radio display . T o play a specific CD, first press the CD AUX button to start playing a CD. Then press the numbered pushbutton that corresponds to the CD you want to play .
3-43 RPT (Repeat): W ith repeat, you can repeat one track or an entire disc. T o use repeat, do the following: T o repeat the track you are listening to, press and release the RPT button. RPT will appear on the display . Press RPT again to turn it off.
3-44 P - TYPE (Program T ype): Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing. T o change what is normally shown on the display (track or elapsed time), press the knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob until the display flashes.
3-45 T o delete tracks from the song list, perform the following steps: 1. T urn the disc player on. 2. Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on. S - LIST will appear on the display . 3. Press the SEEK SCAN arrows to select the desired track to be deleted.
3-46 Compact Disc Messages CHECK CD: If this message appears on the radio display , it could be due to one of the following reasons: The road is too rough. The disc should play when the road is smoother . The disc is dirty , scratched, wet or upside down.
3-47 Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however , can cause stations to interfere with each other . AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines.
3-48 Care of Y our Cassette T ape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality , ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat.
3-49 If your vehicle is equipped with the AM - FM Stereo with Cassette T ape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System and Programmable Equalization do the following: 1. T urn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSOR Y . 2. T urn the radio off. 3. Press and hold the T APE CD button for five seconds.
3-50 Care of Y our Compact Discs Handle discs carefully . Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
4- 4-1 Section 4 Y our Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions.
4-2 Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively . Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See “Safety Belts” in the Index. Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.
4-3 Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy . It’ s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year . Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination V ision Attentiveness.
4-4 According to the American Medical Association, a 180 - lb. (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 - ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 - ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1 - 1/2 ounces (45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey , gin or vodka.
4-5 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.
4-6 Control of a V ehicle Y ou have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator . All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’ s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide.
4-7 A void needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Y our brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Y our brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking.
4-8 Let’ s say the road is wet and you’re driving safely . Suddenly , an animal jumps out in front of you. Y ou slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here’ s what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels.
4-9 Remember: Anti - lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
4-10 The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you’re in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control. Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve.
4-1 1 An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly , and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.
4-12 Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two - lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two - lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.
4-13 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror , activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane.
4-14 If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs.
4-15 Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively . Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles.
4-16 Driving in Rain and on W et Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire - to - road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.
4-17 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. T ry to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. CAUTION: W et brakes can cause accidents.
4-18 Hydroplaning doesn’ t happen often. But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low . It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone poles or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the water ’ s surface, there could be hydroplaning.
4-19 City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. Y ou’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going.
4-20 Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right.
4-21 The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer , not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. Before Leaving on a Long T rip Make sure you’re ready .
4-22 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever . There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery , along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy .
4-23 If you drive regularly in steep country , or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission.
4-24 Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter . Y ou may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper , a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and reflective warning triangles.
4-25 What’ s the worst time for this? “W et ice.” V ery cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. Y ou can get wet ice when it’ s about freezing, 32 F (0 C), and freezing rain begins to fall.
4-26 If Y ou’re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow , you could be in a serious situation. Y ou should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow . Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: T urn on your hazard flashers.
4-27 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. Y ou can’t see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe.
4-28 Loading Y our V ehicle The Certification/T ire label is found on the rear edge of the driver ’ s door . The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR).
4-29 CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. T ry to spread the weight evenly . Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats.
4-30 T railering Package If your vehicle is equipped with the trailering package, there is also a load rating which includes the weight of the vehicle and the trailer it tows. This rating is called the Gross Combination W eight Rating (GCWR). When you weigh your trailer , be sure to include the weight of everything you put in it.
4-31 NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly r epairs not covered by your warranty . T o pull a trailer correctly , follow the advice in this part, and see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
4-32 If Y ou Do Decide T o Pull A T railer If you do, here are some important points: There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be driving.
4-33 Model Engine Axle Ratio Max. T railer W eight (lbs.) (kg) GCWR (lbs.) (kg) G1500 (Cargo) 4.3L 3.42 4,600 (2088) 9,500 (4313) 5.0L 3.42 5,600 (2542) 10,500 (4767) 5.7L 3.42 6,100 (2769) 11,000 (4994) G1500 (Passenger) 4.3L 3.42 4,200 (1907) 9,500 (4313) 3.
4-34 Model Engine Axle Ratio Max. T railer W eight (lbs.) (kg) GCWR (lbs.) (kg) G2500 (Passenger) 5.7L 3.73 5,800 (2633) 12,000 (5448) 4.10 7,300 (3314) 13,500 (6129) 6.5L 3.73 8,100 (3677) 14,500 (6583) 4.10 8,100 (3677) 14,500 (6583) G3500 (Cargo) 5.
4-35 Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming the driver and one passenger are in the towing vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. The weight of additional equipment, passengers and cargo in the towing vehicle must be subtracted from the above maximum trailer weights.
4-36 T otal W eight on Y our V ehicle’s Tir es Be sure your vehicle’ s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. Y ou’ll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver ’ s door or see “Loading Y our V ehicle” in the Index.
4-37 Safety Chains Y ou should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer . Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer .
4-38 Driving with a T railer CAUTION: If you have a rear - most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide (CO) could come into your vehicle. Y ou can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness or death. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
4-39 Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer . This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing Y ou’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer .
4-40 T urn Signals When T owing a T railer When you tow a trailer , your vehicle has to have extra wiring and a heavy - duty turn signal flasher (included in the optional trailering package). The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change.
4-41 Parking on Hills CAUTION: Y ou really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’ s how to do it: 1.
4-42 T railer Wiring Harness The optional heavy - duty trailer wiring package is a seven - wire harness assembly . The four - wire portion of the harness assembly is stored under the vehicle, along the driver ’ s side rear corner of the frame rail. The three - wire portion of the harness assembly is stored in a frame pocket under the rear of the vehicle, on the driver ’ s side.
5- 5-1 Section 5 Pr oblems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5 - 2 Hazard W arning Flashers 5 - 2 Other W arning Devices 5 - 3 Jump Starting 5 -.
5-2 Hazard W arning Flashers Y our hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Y our front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. The hazard warning flasher button is located at the top of the steering column.
5-3 Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely . CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you.
5-4 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12 - volt battery with a negative ground system. NOTICE: If the other system isn’t a 12 - volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. If you have a vehicle with a diesel engine with two batteries (or more) you should know before you begin that, especially in cold weather , you may not be able to get enough power from a single battery in another vehicle to start your diesel engine.
5-5 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative ( - ) terminal locations on each vehicle. Y ou should always use the remote negative ( - ) jump starting terminal provided instead of any other engine or body part for the ground connection.
5-6 CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly . Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too.
5-7 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery . Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black negative ( - ) cable to the negative ( - ) terminal of the good battery .
5-8 9. Connect the other end of the negative ( - ) cable to the remote negative ( - ) jump starting terminal. Remove the cap before using it. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 1 1. T ry to start the vehicle with the dead battery .
5-9 Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy , Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative ( - ) T erminal B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative ( - ) T erminals C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) T erminal T o disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1.
5-10 Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine) Y ou will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’ s instrument panel. If you have a diesel engine, you will also find a low coolant light on your instrument panel. If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Engine Overheating” in the Diesel Engine Supplement.
5-1 1 CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly , even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. W ait until there is no sign of steam or coolant befor e you open the hood.
5-12 If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. If you have an air conditioner and it’ s on, turn it off. 2. T urn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary . 3. If you’re in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shift to the highest gear while driving -- DRIVE (D) or THIRD (3).
5-13 When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark. If it isn’t, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator , water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot.
5-14 NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX - COOL (silicate - free) coolant. If coolant other than DEX - COOL is added to the system, prematur e engine, heater core or radiator corr osion may r esult. In addition, the engine coolant will requir e change sooner -- at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first.
5-15 NOTICE: In cold weather , water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator , heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the pr oper coolant mixture. CAUTION: Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
5-16 CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly . They are under pr essure, and if you turn the radiator pressur e cap -- even a little -- they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressur e cap, is hot.
5-17 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. Y ou can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. T urn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops.
5-18 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX - COOL coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture. 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark.
5-19 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. W atch out for the engine cooling fan. 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower . If the level is lower, add more of the proper DEX - COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck.
5-20 Engine Fan Noise Y our vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged.
5-21 Changing a Flat Tir e If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. T urn on your hazard warning flashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury . The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
5-22 Removing the Spare T ire and T ools Y our spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle. Y ou will use the ratchet and extension to lower the spare tire. A flat rear tire reduces clearance to remove the spare tire. If there is less than 12 inches (30.
5-23 For cargo vans, and all passenger vans except those with the 15 - passenger seating arrangement, the jack is secured in the rear passenger side corner of the vehicle. Remove the retaining wing bolt and lift it off the mounting bracket. Set the jack and jacking equipment near the flat tire.
5-24 The ratchet has a DOWN side and an UP side. Attach the ratchet, with the DOWN side facing you, to the extension. The extension has a socket end and a flat chisel end. Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper .
5-25 When the tire has been lowered, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening. NOTICE: T o help avoid vehicle damage, do not drive the vehicle before the cable is r estored. Jacking T ool Storage A. Socket B. Jack Handle C.
5-26 The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), jack handle extension (B), jack handle (C), socket (D) and the ratchet (E). Removing the Wheel Covers and Locking Wheel Nuts 1. Y ou will need to take off the wheel nut caps to reach your wheel nuts.
5-27 2. Loosen the plastic nut caps. 3. Remove the center cap..
5-28 Removing the Flat Tir e and Installing the Spare T ire 1. W ith the DOWN side facing you, use the ratchet and socket to loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. 2. The jack has a bolt on the end. Attach the socket end of the extension to the jack bolt.
5-29 Front Position 4. Position jack under the vehicle as shown. Rear Position CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
5-30 CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. T o help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location befor e raising the vehicle.
5-31 6. Remove all the wheel nuts, and take off the flat tire. 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time.
5-32 8. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. T ighten each wheel nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely .
5-33 1 1. Put the wheel cover back on, or put the center cap and plastic wheel nut caps back on. Remove any wheel blocks. Remember that the jack, jacking equipment and tire must be properly stored in their original storage position before you begin driving again.
5-34 3. Pull the wheel toward the rear of the vehicle, keeping the cable tight. 4. Attach the ratchet, with the UP side facing you, to the extension..
5-35 5. Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper . 6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle. Continue turning the ratchet/wheel wrench until the tire is secure and the cable is tight.
5-36 If Y ou’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution.
6- 6-1 Section 6 Service and Appearance Car e Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
6-2 Service Y our dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. W e hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. Y ou’ll get genuine GM parts and GM - trained and supported service people. W e hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
6-3 CAUTION: Y ou can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper r eplacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task.
6-4 In Canada, look for the “Auto Makers’ Choice” label on the pump. Canada Only California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications.
6-5 NOTICE: Y our vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Don’t use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t be covered under your warranty .
6-6 The fuel cap is behind a hinged door on the driver ’ s side of your vehicle. While refueling your vehicle, hang the fuel cap by the tether from the hook on the filler door . T o remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise).
6-7 When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
6-8 Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: If your vehicle has air conditioning, the auxiliary engine fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
6-9 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. 3. Lift the hood. 4. Release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood hinge. The underhood lamp (if equipped) will automatically come on and stay on until the hood is closed.
6-10 Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood, you’ll see these items: A. Battery B. Coolant Recovery T ank C. Engine Oil Dipstick D. Engine Oil Fill E. Transmission Fluid Dipstick F . Engine Air Cleaner/Filter G. Power Steering Reservoir H.
6-1 1 Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly . Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer . Then let the hood down and close it firmly .
6-12 Engine: Removal or rendering engine speed governor (if equipped) inoperative so as to allow engine speed to exceed manufacturer specifications. Fan and Drive: Removal of fan clutch (if equipped) or rendering clutch inoperative. Removal of the fan shroud (if equipped).
6-13 Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way . Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil.
6-14 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol.
6-15 As in the chart shown previously , SAE 5W - 30 is best for your vehicle. However , you can use SAE 10W - 30 if it’ s going to be 0 F ( - 18 C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity , or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W - 50.
6-16 When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city maintenance schedule: Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop - and - go traffic).
6-17 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines) The engine air cleaner/filter is located near the center of the engine compartment. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for more information on location. The engine air cleaner/filter assembly has an indicator that lets you know when the air filter is dirty and needs to be serviced.
6-18 T o change the engine air cleaner/filter , do the following: 1. Unhook the retainer clips and remove the cover . 2. Lift the filter out of the engine air cleaner/filter housing. Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible. 3. Clean the engine air cleaner/filter housing.
6-19 Automatic T ransmission Fluid If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Automatic T ransmission Fluid” in the Diesel Supplement. When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed.
6-20 T o get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180 F to 200 F (82 C to 93 C). Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50 F (10 C). If it’ s colder than 50 F (10 C), drive the vehicle in DRIVE (D) until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes.
6-21 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The transmission dipstick has a red handle and is located near the center of the engine compartment. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for more information on location. 1.
6-22 How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot. (A cold check is used only as a reference.
6-23 Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. How to Check Lubricant T o get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
6-24 A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX - COOL coolant will: Give freezing protection down to - 34 F ( - 37 C). Give boiling protection up to 265 F (129 C). Protect against rust and corrosion. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should.
6-25 NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mixtur e, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be cover ed by your warranty . T oo much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator , heater core and other parts.
6-26 Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX - COOL coolant mixture at the coolant r ecovery tank. CAUTION: T urning the radiator pressur e cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly .
6-27 Radiator Pressur e Cap The radiator pressure cap is located near the center of the engine compartment. NOTICE: Y our radiator cap is a pressure - type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating.
6-28 When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired.
6-29 NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’ s instructions for adding water . Don’t mix water with ready - to - use washer fluid. W ater can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system.
6-30 The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all. So, it isn’t a good idea to “top of f” your brake fluid.
6-31 What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT - 3 brake fluid. Refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only . Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it.
6-32 Brake W ear Y our vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built - in wear indicators that make a high - pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
6-33 Brake Pedal T ravel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear .
6-34 V ehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative ( - ) cable from the battery . This will help keep your battery from running down. CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.
6-35 Sealed Beam Headlamp 1. Remove the four screws from the headlamp retainer . Pull the retainer out and set it aside. 2. Unplug the lamp assembly from the connector . 3. Remove the old headlamp 4. Install a new headlamp into the assembly . 5. Plug the assembly back into the connector .
6-36 4. Reinstall the new bulb into the socket and return it to the headlamp assembly . Front Parking/T urn Signal Lamps T o replace the front parking/turn signal lamps, do the following: 1. Remove the outer screws from the parking/turn signal lamp lens assembly .
6-37 2. Remove the lamp from the grille. 3. Squeeze the tab on the side of the bulb assembly while turning it counterclockwise. 4. Remove the bulb assembly from the back of the lens and replace the bulb. 5. T urn the socket clockwise to reinstall it in the lens assembly .
6-38 2. Unclip the bottom of the lamp from the grille. 3. Pull the bulb straight out to remove it. Install the new bulb. 4. Reverse these steps to reinstall the lamp. T aillamps 1. Open the rear door . 2. Push the socket protector until you can see the fasteners.
6-39 3. Remove the nuts with a deep socket wrench. 4. Remove the hidden upper nuts..
6-40 5. Lift the lamp as you turn it toward the rear of the vehicle. 6. T o remove, squeeze the tab on the side of the sockets while turning them counterclockwise.
6-41 7. T urn the old bulb counterclockwise to remove it. Install the new bulb. 8. Reverse the above steps to reinstall the lamp. Windshield W iper Blade Replacement W indshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking.
6-42 2. Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab. Pull down on the blade assembly to release it from the wiper arm hook. 3. The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by bottom claws of the blade assembly . At the notched end, pull the insert from the blade assembly .
6-43 Inflation -- Tir e Pressur e The Certification/T ire label, which is on the rear edge of the driver ’ s door , shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.
6-44 How to Check Use a good quality pocket - type gage to check tire pressure. Y ou can’ t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they’re underinflated. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
6-45 If your vehicle has dual rear wheels, always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here when rotating your tires. When you install dual wheels, be sure the vent holes in the inner and outer wheels on each side are lined up. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Certification/Tire label.
6-46 When It’ s Time for New T ires One way to tell when it’ s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators.
6-47 Buying New Tir es T o find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Certification/T ire label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a T ire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’ s sidewall.
6-48 Uniform Tir e Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: T readwear 200 T raction AA T emperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway T raffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear , traction and temperature performance.
6-49 T emperature -- A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’ s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
6-50 Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air , replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
6-51 Whenever a wheel, wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced on a dual wheel setup, check the wheel nut torque after 100, 1,000 and 6,000 miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km) of driving. For proper torque, see “Wheel Nut T orque” in the Index. See “Changing a Flat T ire” in the Index for more information.
6-52 Appearance Care Remember , cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer ’ s warnings and instructions.
6-53 Here are some cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set. Carefully scrape off any excess stain. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn.
6-54 Cleaning V inyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. Y ou may have to do it more than once. Things like tar , asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them of f quickly . Use a clean cloth and a vinyl/leather cleaner .
6-55 Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index. NOTICE: Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches.
6-56 Cleaning the Outside of Y our V ehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty , depth of color , gloss retention and durability . W ashing Y our V ehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’ s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water .
6-57 Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar , tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’ s finish if they remain on painted surfaces. W ash the vehicle as soon as possible.
6-58 Cleaning Ti res T o clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner . NOTICE: When applying a tire dr essing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle. Petroleum - based pr oducts may damage the paint finish and tires.
6-59 Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody . If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection.
6-60 GM V ehicle Care/Appearance Materials.
6-61 V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver ’ s side. Y ou can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
6-62 Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty .
6-63 Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block access door is on the instrument panel above the hood release lever on the driver ’ s side of the vehicle. Y ou can remove the cover by turning the fastener counterclockwise. Y ou can remove fuses with a fuse extractor .
6-64 POSITION NAME CIRCUITS PROTECTED 1. STOP Center High Mounted Stop Lamp, Stoplamps 2. HTD MIR Electric Heated Mirrors 3. CTSY Courtesy Lamps, Dome/RDG Lamps, V anity Mirrors, Power Mirrors 4. GAUGES Instrument Panel Cluster , Daytime Running Lamp Relay , Daytime Running Lamp Module, Headlamp Switch, Keyless Entry Illumination, Low Coolant Module, CHIME Module, DRAB Module 5.
6-65 POSITION NAME CIRCUITS PROTECTED 14. ILLUM Instrument Panel Cluster , HV AC Controls, RR HV AC Controls, Instrument Panel Switches, Radio Illumination, Door Switch Illumination 15. DRL Daytime Running Lamp Relay 16. TURN B/U Front T urn, RR T urn, Back - up Lamps, BTSI Solenoid 17.
6-66 Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is in the engine compartment on the driver ’ s side of the vehicle. NAME CIRCUITS PROTECTED SP ARE Spare Fuse A.
6-67 NAME CIRCUITS PROTECTED ETC Electronic Throttle Control RR BLOWER Rear Auxiliary Blower Motor Relays CNG Compressed Natural Gas ENG - I Heated O 2 Sensors, Mass Air Flow Sensor , Evap Canister Pu.
6-68 Replacement Bulbs LAMP OR BULB QTY NUMBER Sealed Beam Headlamps 2 H6054 Composite Low - Beam Headlamps 2 6052 Composite High - Beam Headlamps 2 9005 Front Sidemarker Lamp 2 194 Front Parking and T urn Lamp 4 2357NA Rear Parking Lamp 2 3057 Rear Stop and T urn Lamp 2 3057 Back - up Lamp 2 3156 Back - up Lamp 2 1 156 Rear Parking, Stop, and T urn Lamp 2 1 157 For any bulb not listed here, contact your dealer .
6-69 Capacities and Specifications All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in this manual. See refrigerant charge label under the hood for char ge capacity information and requirements. Engine Identification -- Gasoline Engines Engine “VOR TEC” 4300 “V OR TEC” 5000 “V OR TEC” 5700 “V OR TEC” 8100 T ype V6 V8 V8 V8 VIN Code W M R G Fuel System CSFI 1 CSFI 1 CSFI 1 MFI 2 Spark Plug Gap 0.
6-70 Wheel Nut T orque MODEL TORQUE All 140 lb - ft (190 N·m) Cooling System Capacity ENGINE VIN QTY W ithout Rear Heater QTY With Rear Heater “VOR TEC” 4300 V6 W 11.0 quarts (10.4 L) 14.0 quarts (13.2 L) “VOR TEC” 5000 V8 M 17.0 quarts (16.0 L) 20.
6-71 Fuel T ank Capacity TYPE QUANTITY MODEL TYPE Standard T ank 31.0 U.S. gallons (117.3 L) Passenger and Cargo Standard T ank 35.0 U.S. gallons (132.5 L) Cab and Chassis Optional T ank* 55.0 U.S. gallons (208.1 L) Cab and Chassis *159 inch wheelbase or 177 inch wheelbase only Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity If you do your own service work, you’ll need the proper service manual.
6-72 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement Parts Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available at the time of printing, and are subject to change. If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was built, or if you have any questions, please contact your GM dealer .
7- 7-1 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Y our vehicle needs these services to retain its safety , dependability and emission control performance.
7-2 Have you pur chased the GM Pr otection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your W arranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Introduction Y our V ehicle and the Envir onment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment.
7-3 How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explains what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer ’ s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs.
7-4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Y our Maintenance Schedule W e at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. Y ou may drive very short distances only a few times a week.
Scheduled Maintenance 7-5 Short T rip/City Definition Follow the Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing.
Scheduled Maintenance 7-6 Short T rip/City Intervals Every 24,000 Miles (40 000 km): Diesel Engine Only: Fuel Cap Replacement, if driving in dusty conditions. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Diesel Engine Only: Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Fuel Filter Replacement.
Scheduled Maintenance 7-7 Long T rip/Highway Definition Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the conditions from the Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance are true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads.
Scheduled Maintenance 7-8 Long T rip/Highway Intervals Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter Replacement. Diesel Engine Only: Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Front Wheel Bearing Repack (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic T ransmission Service (vehicles over 8600 GVWR or driven under severe conditions or equipped with diesel engine).
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-9 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of this vehicle. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km) for the life of this vehicle.
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-10 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-1 1 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-12 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-13 Diesel Engine Only: Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other components are tight. Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is properly seated and the cover fits tightly .
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-14 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-15 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-16 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) Diesel Engine Only: Replace engine air cleaner filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. Gasoline Engine Only: See “Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check” in the Index.
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-17 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-18 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-19 Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Diesel Engine Only:Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary .
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-20 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-21 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-22 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-23 Gasoline Engine Only: Conduct evaporative control system inspection. Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook - up, routing and condition. Check that the purge valve works properly (if equipped).
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-24 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-25 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-26 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) (Continued) Diesel Engine Only: Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary . An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-27 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-28 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-29 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-30 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) V ehicles W ith GVWR Above 10,000 lbs. or Equipped with Diesel Engine Only: Inspect shields for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is a Noise Emission Contr ol Service.
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-31 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-32 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Gasoline Engine Only: Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Contr ol Service. Gasoline Engine Only: Replace spark plugs. An Emission Contr ol Service. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle has a diesel engine, if the vehicle’ s GVWR is over 8600 lbs.
Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-33 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of this vehicle. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km) for the life of this vehicle.
Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-34 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.
Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-35 Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Diesel Engine Only: Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other components are tight.
Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-36 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.
Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-37 Diesel Engine Only: Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other components are tight. Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is properly seated and the cover fits tightly .
Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-38 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.
Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-39 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle has a diesel engine, if the vehicle’ s GVWR is over 8600 lbs. or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher .
Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-40 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-41 Gasoline Engine Only: Inspect Evaporative Control System. Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook - up, routing and condition. Check that the purge valve works properly , if equipped. Replace as needed.
Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-42 67,500 Miles (1 12 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-43 Diesel Engine Only: Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other components are tight. Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is properly seated and the cover fits tightly .
Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-44 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-45 Diesel Engine Only: Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other components are tight. Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is properly seated and the cover fits tightly .
Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-46 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Gasoline Engine Only: Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Contr ol Service. Gasoline Engine Only: Replace spark plugs. An Emission Contr ol Service. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle has a diesel engine, if the vehicle’ s GVWR is over 8600 lbs.
Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-47 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator , condenser , pressure cap and neck.
7-48 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety , dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
7-49 At Least T wice a Y ear Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly . Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
7-50 W eatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer , seal better , and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
7-51 Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly . If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below . 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake.
7-52 Ignition T ransmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in P ARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK.
7-53 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). Y ou should let your dealer ’ s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs.
7-54 Fuel System Inspection Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks. Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed.
7-55 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer . USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol of the proper viscosity .
7-56 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 1 1 Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 12377967 or equivalent DOT - 3 brake fluid). W indshield W asher Solvent GM Optikleen W asher Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent. Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
7-57 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Rear Axle (2500 and 3500 Series with Locking Differential Only) Axle Lubricant; use only GM Part No. 1052271. Do not add friction modifier . Propshaft Splines and Universal Joints Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC - LB.
7-58 Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages.
7-59 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED.
7-60 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED.
8- 8-1 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects.
8-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedur e Y our satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally , any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer ’ s sales or service departments.
8-3 STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
8-4 Y ou may contact the BBB using the toll - free telephone number or write them at the following address: BBB Auto Line Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. 4200 W ilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, V A 22203 - 1804 T elephone: 1 - 800 - 955 - 5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
8-5 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For T ext T elephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 All Overseas Locations Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit.
8-6 Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program T o enhance Chevrolet’ s strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center . As the owner of a 2002 Chevrolet, membership in Roadside Assistance is free.
8-7 Roadside Courtesy Car e provides: Roadside Basic Car e services (as outlined previously) Plus: FREE Non - W arranty T owing (to the closest dealer from a legal roadway) FREE Locksmith/Key Service (when keys are lost on the road or locked inside) FREE Flat T ire Service (spare installed on the road) FREE Jump Start (at home or on the road) FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 of fuel delivered on the road) Chevrolet offers Courtesy T ransportation for customers needing warranty service.
8-8 For prompt assistance when calling, please have the following available to give to the advisor: V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) License plate number V ehicle color V ehicle location T elephone number where you can be reached V ehicle mileage Description of problem Canadian Roadside Assistance V ehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States.
8-9 If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are ur ged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair . T ransportation Options W arranty service can generally be completed while you wait.
8-10 Courtesy T ransportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer . Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability . All Courtesy T ransportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel.
8-1 1 REPOR TING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify T ransport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. Y ou may write to: T ransport Canada 330 Sparks Street T ower C Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 REPOR T ING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or T ransport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us.
8-12 SER VICE PUBLICA TIONS ORDERING INFORMA TION Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body , etc. T ransmission, T ransaxle, T ransfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Chevrolet 2002 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Chevrolet 2002 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Chevrolet 2002, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Chevrolet 2002 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Chevrolet 2002, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Chevrolet 2002.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Chevrolet 2002. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Chevrolet 2002 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
