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yellow blue i The 1999 Chevr olet Astr o Owner ’ s Manual 1 - 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly . It also explains the air bag system. 2 - 1 Features and Contr ols This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
yellow blue ii GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET , the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name ASTRO 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 in the product after that time without further notice.
yellow blue iii How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner ’ 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 quickly .
yellow blue iv Y ou will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,” “Don’t do this” or “Don’ t let this happen.” 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.
yellow blue v For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJUR Y PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BA TTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A VOID SP ARKS OR FLAMES SP ARK OR .
yellow blue vi Model Reference This manual covers these models: Cargo V an Passenger V an.
1- yellow blue 1-1 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly . Y ou can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.
yellow blue 1-2 Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, take them out and put them back in. It also tells you about bucket and bench seats, power seats and head restraints. Manual Front Seats CAUTION: Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
yellow blue 1-3 Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped) If you have this feature, there will be a knob on the inboard side of the driver and passenger bucket seats. T urn the knob toward the front of the vehicle to increase lumbar support. T urn the knob toward the rear of the vehicle to decrease lumbar support.
yellow blue 1-4 Reclining Seatbacks There is a lever on the inside of the seat to adjust the seatback. Y ou can adjust the seatback by lifting the lever and leaning back. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull up on the lever , lean forward and the seat will go to an upright position.
yellow blue 1-5 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re r eclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body .
yellow blue 1-6 T o fold your non - touring bench seatback forward, pull up on the latch release lever while pulling the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle. After the latch has been released, push the seatback toward the front of the vehicle until it locks in place.
yellow blue 1-7 Bench Seats If you have bench seats in your vehicle, each seat can carry up to three passengers. They can also be removed to increase storage space. The center bench and rear bench seats can be adjusted forward or rearward by the lever at the front of the seat.
yellow blue 1-8 T o raise or lower the center console, press the button between the beverage holders. Sit in the center seating position only when the console is in an upright and locked position. For details about headrests, see “Head Restraints” in this section.
yellow blue 1-9 2. If you have a safety belt guide on your seat, pull the safety belt all the way out through the guide. 3. T o store the safety belt while the second row seat is removed, pull the belt out and put both buckles in the passenger ’ s side rear storage bin.
yellow blue 1-10 6. Lift up on the rear of the seat to remove the seat assembly from the rear latch pins. Then, pull back and lift the seat out of the vehicle. Y our seat release latch lever is sprung with a two - stage mechanism. T o fully release the latch, two levels of lift effort will be required.
yellow blue 1-1 1 2. Pull the seat down to latch the rear retainers. Make sure the seat is locked in by pulling up and down on the seat. 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.
yellow blue 1-12 CAUTION: A safety belt that is twisted or not properly attached won’t provide the pr otection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injur ed. After installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts ar e not twisted and are pr operly attached.
yellow blue 1-13 Y our vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light” in the Index.) In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’ s why: They work. Y ou never know if you’ll be in a crash.
yellow blue 1-14 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop..
yellow blue 1-15 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel ....
yellow blue 1-16 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. 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.
yellow blue 1-17 Q: If I’m a good driver , and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: Y ou may be an excellent driver , but if you’re in an accident -- even one that isn’t your fault -- you and your passengers can be hurt.
yellow blue 1-18 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section.
yellow blue 1-19 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.
yellow blue 1-20 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 .
yellow blue 1-21 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 ther e, not at the pelvic bones.
yellow blue 1-22 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.
yellow blue 1-23 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 .
yellow blue 1-24 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.
yellow blue 1-25 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.
yellow blue 1-26 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 .
yellow blue 1-27 CAUTION: Y ou can be severely injur ed 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.
yellow blue 1-28 CAUTION: Children who ar e up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. This is true even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags. Air bags plus lap - shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants.
yellow blue 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.
yellow blue 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. 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.
yellow blue 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 .
yellow blue 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.
yellow blue 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.
yellow blue 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.
yellow blue 1-35 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 3. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section.
yellow blue 1-36 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
yellow blue 1-37 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.
yellow blue 1-38 1. Remove the guide from its storage clip 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.
yellow blue 1-39 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” earlier in this section.
yellow blue 1-40 Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat) 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.
yellow blue 1-41 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.
yellow blue 1-42 CAUTION: (Continued) for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’ s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them. Y oung children and infants need the pr otection that a child restraint system can pr ovide.
yellow blue 1-43 CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 - lb.
yellow blue 1-44 Smaller Children and Babies (Cargo V ans) CAUTION: Children who ar e up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. This is true even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags.
yellow blue 1-45 CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 - lb.
yellow blue 1-46 Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. Q: What are the differ ent types of add - on child restraints? A: Add - on child restraints are available in four basic types.
yellow blue 1-47 A rear - facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear - facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant’ s head, neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal crash.
yellow blue 1-48 A forward - facing child restraint (C - E) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward - facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age.
yellow blue 1-49 A booster seat (F , G) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs., or even up to 80 lbs. (18 to 27 kg, or even up to 36 kg), and about four to eight years of age. A booster seat is designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’ s safety belt system.
yellow blue 1-50 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint.
yellow blue 1-51 Where to Put the Restraint (Cargo V ans) The child restraint must be secured properly in the passenger seat. 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, even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags.
yellow blue 1-52 This work will be done for you free of charge. Or , you may install the anchor yourself using the instructions provided in the kit. Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position Y ou’ll be using the lap - shoulder belt.
yellow blue 1-53 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. T o tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint.
yellow blue 1-54 Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position (Bench Seat) 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 .
yellow blue 1-55 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.
yellow blue 1-56 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Y our 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, even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags.
yellow blue 1-57 1. Because your vehicle has a front passenger air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward - facing child restraint. (See “Seats” in the Index.) 2. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’ s safety belt through or around the restraint.
yellow blue 1-58 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. T o tighten the belt, feed the lap 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.
yellow blue 1-59 Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’ s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap - shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
yellow blue 1-60 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 injur ed. A belt must be used by only one person at a time.
yellow blue 1-61 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.
yellow blue 1-62 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.
yellow blue 1-63 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary . But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts.
yellow blue 1-64 ✍ NOTES.
2- yellow blue 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.
yellow blue 2-2 Keys CAUTION: Leaving childr en in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many r easons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
yellow blue 2-3 This vehicle has one double - sided key for the ignition and door locks. It will fit with either side up. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides the owner with a pair of identical keys and a bar - coded tag. The bar - coded tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys.
yellow blue 2-4 Front Doors T o open the front side door from the outside, grasp the handle and pull the door open. T o open the front side door from the inside, pull the lever toward you and push the door open. Rear Doors If you have the Dutch doors, you must open the hatch first.
yellow blue 2-5 T o open the driver ’ s side rear door , pull on the latch release handle in the inside of the door . T o close the rear doors, close the driver ’ s side door first. Check to make sure both doors are completely closed. The rear doors have a check assembly to keep the doors from opening beyond 90 degrees.
yellow blue 2-6 Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially childr en -- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle.
yellow blue 2-7 The power door lock switch will lock or unlock the rear hatch and Dutch doors. See “Hatch Release” in the Index. Every vehicle with power door locks has a pulse lock system. A pulse lock system works like this: If the sliding door is open and you press the power door lock switch, the sliding door will not lock immediately .
yellow blue 2-8 This device complies with RSS - 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
yellow blue 2-9 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. Y ou can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’ s probably time to change the battery .
yellow blue 2-10 Resynchr onization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system. The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver . The receiver will not respond to a signal it has been sent previously .
yellow blue 2-1 1 Sliding Door Security Lock Y our vehicle’ s sliding side door is equipped with a security door lock, located at the front of the sliding door . There are two labels on your vehicle to remind you that you have this feature. One can be seen from the outside on your sliding door .
yellow blue 2-12 Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock T o cancel the security lock: 1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside. 2. Move the lever all the way down. CAUTION: If your vehicle is facing downward on a steep grade (15 percent or mor e), the door may not stay open and could slam shut, possibly injuring someone.
yellow blue 2-13 Hatch CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the r ear swing - out windows, rear hatch or r ear doors 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.
yellow blue 2-14 T o lock the power lock system from the outside, insert the key in the hatch release button and turn it clockwise. All doors will lock. Also, see the Caution following “Hatch,” located in this section. Theft V ehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
yellow blue 2-15 If the engine stalls and the SECURITY light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine. Remember to release the key from ST AR T as soon as the engine starts. If the engine is running and the SECURITY light comes on, you will be able to restart the engine if you turn the engine off.
yellow blue 2-16 Ignition Positions CAUTION: Leaving childr en in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many r easons. A child or others could be injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
yellow blue 2-17 NOTICE: Don’t operate accessories in the ACCESSOR Y position for long periods of time. Prolonged operation of accessories in the ACCESSOR Y position could drain your battery and prevent you from starting your vehicle. LOCK (B): This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission shift lever in P ARK (P).
yellow blue 2-18 1. W ithout pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to ST AR T . When the engine starts, let go of the key . The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. 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 .
yellow blue 2-19 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.
yellow blue 2-20 Automatic T ransmission Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever . P ARK (P): This locks your rear wheels. It’ s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily .
yellow blue 2-21 Ensure the shift lever is fully in P ARK (P) before starting the engine. Y our vehicle has a Brake - T ransmission Shift Interlock (BTSI). Y ou have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from P ARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN.
yellow blue 2-22 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 pedal all the way down.
yellow blue 2-23 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.
yellow blue 2-24 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 .
yellow blue 2-25 Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. T urn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can remove the key from your ignition, your vehicle is in P ARK (P). Leaving Y our V ehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running.
yellow blue 2-26 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).
yellow blue 2-27 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. Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill.
yellow blue 2-28 Running Y our Engine While Y ou’re Parked It’ s better not to park with the engine running. But if ever you have to, here are some things to know . CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust”).
yellow blue 2-29 Locking Rear Axle If your vehicle has this feature, your locking rear axle can give you additional traction on snow , mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, this feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle.
yellow blue 2-30 Express - Down Window The driver ’ s window switch also has an express - down feature that allows you to lower it without holding the window switch. Press and hold the side of the driver ’ s window switch down marked AUTO for one second to activate the express - down feature.
yellow blue 2-31 Horn T o sound the horn, press the horn symbols on the steering wheel. Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) 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 exit and enter the vehicle.
yellow blue 2-32 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 .
yellow blue 2-33 Windshield W ipers Y ou control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. For a single - wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST . Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one wipe.
yellow blue 2-34 Rear Window W asher/Wiper (Option) Y ou control your rear window washer/wiper from a switch on your instrument panel, next to the audio system. T o turn the wiper on, slide the switch all the way up. For delay wiping, slide the switch even with the word DELA Y in the center position of the rear wiper control.
yellow blue 2-35 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 it.
yellow blue 2-36 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Contr ol There are two ways to go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the button at the end of the lever , then release the button and the accelerator pedal.
yellow blue 2-37 Exterior Lamps Y our lamp switch is on the driver ’ s side of the instrument panel. T urn the knob clockwise to the parking lamp symbol to turn on the following: Parking Lamps T aillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights T urn the knob clockwise to the master lighting symbol to turn on all the lamps listed as well as the headlamps.
yellow blue 2-38 Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day . DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset.
yellow blue 2-39 The dome lamps will come on when you open any of the doors. They will remain on for 20 seconds after the last door closes. When the ignition switch is turned on, the dome lamps will go off. Y ou can also turn on the dome lamps by turning the dimmer dial up to the second click.
yellow blue 2-40 Mirrors Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror Y ou can adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Press the tab forward (away from you) for day driving. Pull the tab back (toward you) for night driving. Outside Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle.
yellow blue 2-41 Convex Outside Mirror A convex mirror ’ s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver ’ s seat. CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really ar e. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right.
yellow blue 2-42 If you have an optional sliding tray storage compartment, it is under the front passenger ’ s seat. T o open the compartment, move the latch in the top handle and pull the tray forward. If you have rear storage compartments, pull up on the lid to open the cover .
yellow blue 2-43 There is also a map/storage pocket on the passenger ’ s side of the engine cover console. Overhead Console (Option) The overhead console includes reading lamps, a compartment for a garage door opener , a temperature and compass display and a storage compartment for sunglasses.
yellow blue 2-44 Reading Lamps Press the button near each lamp to turn the reading lamps on and off. The lamps can also be swiveled to point in the direction you want. Installing a Garage Door Opener If you have a garage door opener , the front overhead compartment can be used to conveniently store the opener .
yellow blue 2-45 The pegs inside the compartment door are used to make sure the button on the compartment door will contact the control button on the garage door opener . 5. Add one peg at a time until the garage door opener operates with the compartment door closed when you press the button.
yellow blue 2-46 Driver Information System (If Equipped) This system displays the outside air temperature, compass direction and trip information in the overhead console. US/MET : The US/MET (United States/metric) button allows you to switch the display between the English and metric system.
yellow blue 2-47 V ariance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas, the difference between the two can be great enough to cause false compass readings. If this happens, follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location: 1.
yellow blue 2-48 T o reset the trip computer , press the MODE and US/MET buttons simultaneously for at least two seconds. All functions will be displayed for half a second once the system is reset. Reset can only be performed in the A VG ECON, FUEL USED and A VG SPEED modes.
yellow blue 2-49 After moving the crossrails, be sure to tighten all the slider screws. For the purpose of wind noise reduction, locate the front and rear crossrails in line with the two center supports. NOTICE: Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 lbs.
yellow blue 2-50 NOTICE: When using the cigarette lighter as an accessory power outlet, maximum electrical load must not exceed 20 amps. Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain your battery .
yellow blue 2-51 Sun V isors T o block out glare, you can swing down the visors. Y ou can also swing them from side to side. Y our visors may have an extension that can be pulled out for additional glare protection and a strap for holding small items, such as maps.
yellow blue 2-52 Universal T ransmitter (Option) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
yellow blue 2-53 Y our vehicle’ s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter . Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. If you have previously programmed a transmitter channel, proceed to Step 2. Otherwise, hold down the two outside buttons on the universal transmitter until the indicator light begins to flash rapidly (after 20 seconds).
yellow blue 2-54 Operating the T ransmitter Press and hold the appropriate button on the universal transmitter . The indicator light comes on while the signal is being transmitted. If the hand - held transmitter appears to program the universal transmitter but does not open your garage door, and if the garage door opener was manufactured after 1996, the garage door opener may have a “rolling code” system.
yellow blue 2-55 2. Press the training button on the garage door opener motor head unit. An indicator light will begin to flash when the motor head unit enters the training mode. Note: Following this step, you have 30 seconds to start Step 3. 3. Return to the universal transmitter in your vehicle and firmly press and release the universal transmitter button you have already programmed for two to three seconds.
yellow blue 2-56 Instrument Panel.
yellow blue 2-57 A. Lamp Switches B. Instrument Panel Dimmer C. Multifunction Lever D. Hazard Lamp Switch E. T ransmission Shift Lever F . Ignition Switch G. Rear Defogger (Option) H. Comfort Controls I. Rear A/C Control (Option) J. Rear Heater Control (Option) K.
yellow blue 2-58 Instrument Panel Cluster 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, about how much fuel remains, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically .
yellow blue 2-59 Speedometer and Odometer 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).
yellow blue 2-60 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.
yellow blue 2-61 Charging System Indicator Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you the light is working. Then it should go out once the engine is running.
yellow blue 2-62 Y ou can only drive for a short time with the readings in either warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
yellow blue 2-63 Anti-Lock Brake System W arning Light United States Canada 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.
yellow blue 2-64 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada) United States Canada Y our vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems.
yellow blue 2-65 NOTICE: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust 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.
yellow blue 2-66 If the Light Is On Steady Y ou may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See “Filling Y our T ank” in the Index.
yellow blue 2-67 A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problems causing low oil pressure. CAUTION: Don’t keep driving if the oil pressur e is low . If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire.
yellow blue 2-68 Service A WD Light (If Equipped) This light should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, as a check to show you it is working. The SER VICE A WD light comes on to indicate that there may be a problem with the drive system and service is required.
yellow blue 2-69 Fuel Gage The fuel gage tells you approximately how much fuel you have remaining when the ignition is on. When the gage first indicates E (Empty), you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more fuel as soon as possible. Here are things some owners ask about.
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3- yellow blue 3-1 Section 3 Comfort Contr ols and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
yellow blue 3-2 Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. Y our comfort control system uses ozone - friendly R - 134a refrigerant. W ith these systems, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle.
yellow blue 3-3 BI - LEVEL: This setting brings in outside air and blows it out through the heater floor vents and the instrument panel vents. If you move the temperature knob between hot and cold, cooler air will come out of the upper vents while warmer air comes out of the floor vent.
yellow blue 3-4 Function Knob This knob is next to the temperature knob. The function knob allows you to choose the direction of air delivery . OFF: This setting turns the system off. VENT : The air comes out at the vents on your instrument panel. BI - LEVEL: W ith this setting, the heated outside air comes out both the instrument panel vents and heater vents.
yellow blue 3-5 Rear Air Conditioning System (Option) Y ou may have rear air conditioning. The rear air conditioning switch is located to the right of the heater controls. T urn the switch toward HIGH for higher airflow in the rear area. T urn the switch to the OFF position to turn the system off.
yellow blue 3-6 If your vehicle has rear air conditioning, setting it on LOW may enhance the front A/C performance by allowing trapped refrigerant in the rear lines to circulate. The rear air conditioning system will only send cooled air if the front system is on.
yellow blue 3-7 Y our vehicle has air vents near the center and on the sides of the instrument panel that allow you to adjust the direction and the amount of airflow inside the vehicle. Move the dial on the vent up or down to direct airflow to your preference.
yellow blue 3-8 Rear W indow Defogger (Option) If your vehicle has this option, the rear window will have lines running across the glass. These lines heat your window . For best results, clear the window of as much snow or ice as possible before using the rear window defogger .
yellow blue 3-9 Audio Systems Y our Delco Electronics audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. Y ou will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco Electronics system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
yellow blue 3-10 Finding a Station AM - FM: Press the lower knob to switch between AM and FM. The display shows your selection. TUNE: T urn the lower knob to tune in radio stations. SEEK: Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there.
yellow blue 3-1 1 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette T ape Player (If Equipped) Playing the Radio V OLUME: This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume. T o increase volume and turn the radio on, turn the knob clockwise. T urn it counterclockwise to decrease volume and turn the radio off.
yellow blue 3-12 In addition to the four stations already set, up to three more stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time. Just: 1. T une in the desired station. 2. Press SET . (SET will appear on the display .
yellow blue 3-13 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 . Once the tape is playing, use the knobs for VOLUME, BAL, F ADE, BASS and TREB just as you do for the radio.
yellow blue 3-14 SCV : Y our system has a feature called Speed - Compensated V olume (SCV). W ith SCV , your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. T urn the control ring behind the upper knob clockwise to adjust the SCV .
yellow blue 3-15 P . SCAN: The preset scan button lets you scan through your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons. Select either the AM, FM1 or FM2 mode and then press P . SCAN. It will scan through each station stored on your pushbuttons and stop for a few seconds before continuing to scan through all of the pushbuttons.
yellow blue 3-16 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 . T o load a cassette tape with the ignition off, press EJECT or RECALL.
yellow blue 3-17 T APE AUX: Press this button to return to the tape player when playing the radio. The lighted arrow will appear and show the direction of play when a tape is in the active mode. EJECT : Press this button to remove the tape. The radio will now play .
yellow blue 3-18 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic T one Control (If Equipped) Playing the Radio PWR - V OL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. T o increase volume, turn this knob clockwise. T urn it counterclockwise to decrease volume.
yellow blue 3-19 PUSHBUTT ONS: 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). Just: 1. T urn the radio on. 2. Press AM - FM to select the band. 3. T une in the desired station.
yellow blue 3-20 Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position. T urn the control clockwise to adjust sound to the right speakers and counterclockwise to adjust sound to the left speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers.
yellow blue 3-21 REV (4): Press and hold REV to return rapidly to a favorite passage. Y ou will hear the disc selection play at high speed while you press the REV button. This allows you to listen and find out when the disc is at the desired selection.
yellow blue 3-22 Rear Seat Audio (If Equipped) This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any of the music sources including AM - FM, automatic tone control, cassette tapes and CDs. However , the rear seat passengers can only control the music sources that the front seat passengers are not listening to.
yellow blue 3-23 While listening to a CD, press the up arrow to hear the next selection on the CD. Press the down arrow to go back to the start of the current selection (if more than eight seconds have played). The SEEK button is inactive if the CD mode on the front radio is in use.
yellow blue 3-24 A disc that has been ejected but is still sitting in the remote CD player will be pulled back into the player after approximately 30 seconds. This protects the disc and player from damage. The disc will not start playing. T o remove the disc, press the EJECT button and remove the disc from the player .
yellow blue 3-25 RANDOM: Press P .SCAN to enter the random play mode. RANDOM will appear on the display . While in this mode, the tracks on the disc will be played in random order . If you press SEEK, PREV or NEXT while in the random mode, the previous or next track will be scanned randomly .
yellow blue 3-26 Theft-Deterrent Featur e (If Equipped) THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed. The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or ignored.
yellow blue 3-27 Unlocking the Theft - Deterr ent Featur e After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. T urn the ignition on. LOC will appear on the display . 2. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display .
yellow blue 3-28 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.
yellow blue 3-29 NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle -- like a tape player , CB radio, mobile telephone or two - way radio -- be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’ s very important to do it properly . Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’ s engine, Delco Electronics radio or other systems, and even damage them.
yellow blue 3-30 When using a scrubbing action, non - abrasive cleaning cassette, it is normal for the cassette to eject because your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape. T o prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected, use the following steps.
yellow blue 3-31 After you clean the player , press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator . The radio will display --- to show the indicator was reset. Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced.
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4- yellow blue 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.
yellow blue 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.
yellow blue 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.
yellow blue 4-4 It’ s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour , the person’ s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.
yellow blue 4-5 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer . What if there’ s an emergency , a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision.
yellow blue 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.
yellow blue 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.
yellow blue 4-8 Here’ s how anti - lock works. Let’ s say the road is wet. Y ou’re driving safely . Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. Y ou slam on the brakes. Here’ s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down.
yellow blue 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.
yellow blue 4-10 Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you’ll want to go slower . If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead.
yellow blue 4-1 1 Off - Road Recovery Y ou may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy .
yellow blue 4-12 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity . For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
yellow blue 4-13 Loss of Control Let’ s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked.
yellow blue 4-14 Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively .
yellow blue 4-15 Night V ision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50 - year - old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 - year - old. What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision.
yellow blue 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.
yellow blue 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.
yellow blue 4-18 Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water . This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
yellow blue 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.
yellow blue 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.
yellow blue 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 .
yellow blue 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 .
yellow blue 4-23 Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down.
yellow blue 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.
yellow blue 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.
yellow blue 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.
yellow blue 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.
yellow blue 4-28 Loading Y our V ehicle The Certification/T ire label in your vehicle will look similar to this example. 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.
yellow blue 4-29 CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or r ear GA WR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash.
yellow blue 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).
yellow blue 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.
yellow blue 4-32 Three important considerations have to do with weight: the weight of the trailer , the weight of the trailer tongue and the weight on your vehicle’ s tires. W eight of the T railer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig.
yellow blue 4-33 W eight of the T railer T ongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross V ehicle W eight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
yellow blue 4-34 Hitches It’ s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, lar ge trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: If you’ll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 2,000 lbs.
yellow blue 4-35 Y our trailer brake system can tap into your vehicle’ s hydraulic brake system, except: Don’t tap into your vehicle’ s brake system if the trailer ’ s brake system will use more than 0.02 cubic inch (0.3 cc) of fluid from your vehicle’ s master cylinder .
yellow blue 4-36 T owing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer . And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
yellow blue 4-37 Making T urns NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Y our vehicle could be damaged. A void making very sharp turns while trailering. When you’re turning with a trailer , make wider turns than normal.
yellow blue 4-38 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.
yellow blue 4-39 T railer Wiring Harness If you have the optional trailering package, your vehicle will have an eight - wire harness, including the center high - mounted stoplamp battery feed wire. The harness is stored on the passenger ’ s side of the vehicle near the rear wheel well.
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5- yellow blue 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 - 3 Other W arning Devices 5 - 3 Jump .
yellow blue 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 on top of the steering column.
yellow blue 5-3 Other W arning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
yellow blue 5-4 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other . If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. Y ou wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems.
yellow blue 5-5 6. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know . Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative ( - ) will go to a jump starting stud.
yellow blue 5-6 9. Now connect the black negative ( - ) cable to the good battery’ s negative ( - ) terminal. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. 10. The other end of the negative ( - ) cable does not go to the dead battery .
yellow blue 5-7 T owing Y our V ehicle CAUTION: T o help avoid serious personal injury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured.
yellow blue 5-8 Engine Overheating Y ou will find an engine coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’ s instrument panel. See “Gages” in the Index. If Steam Is Coming From Y our Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly , even if you just open the hood.
yellow blue 5-9 NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty . If No Steam Is Coming From Y our Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious.
yellow blue 5-10 Cooling System When you decide it’ s safe to lift the hood, here’ s what you’ll see: A. Coolant Recovery T ank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down.
yellow blue 5-1 1 CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned.
yellow blue 5-12 If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again. See if the engine cooling fan speed increases when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down. If it doesn’t, your vehicle needs service. T urn off the engine. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery T ank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the ADD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX - COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank.
yellow blue 5-13 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.
yellow blue 5-14 CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly . They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressur e cap -- ev en a li tt le -- they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressur e cap, is hot.
yellow blue 5-15 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.
yellow blue 5-16 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 ADD mark.
yellow blue 5-17 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.
yellow blue 5-18 Engine Fan Noise This 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 clutch is not fully engaged. This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise.
yellow blue 5-19 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.
yellow blue 5-20 Removing the Spare T ire and T ools The jacking equipment you’ll need is stored by your vehicle’ s rear doors, along the passenger ’ s side wall. 1. Remove your jack cover by pulling it away from the side wall and down to release the tabs securing the top of the cover .
yellow blue 5-21 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. The ratchet has an UP side. It also has a DOWN side. 6. Attach the ratchet, with the DOWN side facing you, to the extension.
yellow blue 5-22 7. Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper . Be sure the flat end connects into the hoist shaft. 8. T urn the ratchet counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground.
yellow blue 5-23 The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), wheel blocks (B), extension (C) and ratchet (D). Removing the Wheel Covers Y ou will have to take off hub caps or wheel nut caps to reach your wheel nuts. Styled Steel Wheel Shown If you have a standard steel wheel, carefully pry along the edge of the hub cap until it comes off.
yellow blue 5-24 Removing the Flat Tir e and Installing the Spare T ire 1. Before you start, block the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. Then put your spare tire near the flat tire. 2. W ith the DOWN side facing you, use the ratchet and socket to loosen all the wheel nuts.
yellow blue 5-25 4. Attach the ratchet to the extension with the UP side facing you. 5. T urn the ratchet clockwise. That will raise the jack lift head a little.
yellow blue 5-26 Front Position Rear Position.
yellow blue 5-27 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. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
yellow blue 5-28 9. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
yellow blue 5-29 1 1. Lower the vehicle by turning the ratchet counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely . 12. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown.
yellow blue 5-30 CAUTION: Incorr ect wheel nuts or impr operly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the corr ect wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sur e to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
yellow blue 5-31 3. Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper . T urn the ratchet clockwise until the tire is against the underside of the vehicle. Keep turning the ratchet until you feel at least two “clicks” when the tire is up all the way .
yellow blue 5-32 Compact Spare T ire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new , it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly . It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated.
yellow blue 5-33 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.
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6- yellow blue 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.
yellow blue 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.
yellow blue 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.
yellow blue 6-4 If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (indicated on the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected.
yellow blue 6-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty .
yellow blue 6-6 The fuel cap is behind a hinged door on the driver ’ s side of your vehicle. While refueling, place the cap in the holder on the fuel filler door . T o remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it; if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right.
yellow blue 6-7 NOTICE: If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Y our dealer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not fit pr operly . This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and your fuel tank and emissions system may be damaged.
yellow blue 6-8 Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber . Y ou or others could be burned.
yellow blue 6-9 Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood.
yellow blue 6-10 When you open the hood, this is what you will see: A. W indshield W asher Fluid Fill Location B. Coolant Fill Location C. Oil Dipstick Location D. T ransmission Dipstick/Fill Location E. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter F . Engine Oil Fill Location G.
yellow blue 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 just pull the hood down and close it firmly .
yellow blue 6-12 Checking Engine Oil 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 line, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil.
yellow blue 6-13 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.
yellow blue 6-14 As shown in the chart, 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.
yellow blue 6-15 If none of them is true, use the long trip/highway maintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower .
yellow blue 6-16 2. Remove the instrument panel extension by removing the two nuts that secure it in place. The nuts are located at the bottom of the extension on the driver ’ s and passenger ’ s side corners. 3. Remove the screws located near the top on each side of the extension.
yellow blue 6-17 4. Disconnect the electrical connectors and set the extension aside. 5. Grasp the top of the heater duct and pull down gently to remove it.
yellow blue 6-18 6. Remove the two bolts at the engine cover . The bolts are not supposed to come out of the cover , only from the front of the dash. When removing the cover , be careful not to damage the instrument panel or the trim. 7. Disconnect the AM radio ground strap.
yellow blue 6-19 Installing the Engine Cover 1. Lift the engine cover into the vehicle and slide it all the way forward. Make sure the rubber seal is over the latches. 2. Install the two bolts at the engine cover . 3. Put the heater duct over the engine cover studs.
yellow blue 6-20 Make sure the fresh air hose is still attached after the filter change. CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air , it stops flame if the engine backfires.
yellow blue 6-21 How to Check Because this operation can be a little dif ficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.
yellow blue 6-22 Checking T ransmission Fluid Cold A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off and is used only as a reference. Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50 F (10 C) or more.
yellow blue 6-23 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a cold check or in the HOT area or cross - hatched area for a hot check. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place.
yellow blue 6-24 After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under “How to Check.” When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place. All - Wheel Drive If you have an all - wheel - drive vehicle, be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section.
yellow blue 6-25 Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant.
yellow blue 6-26 What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Radiator Pressur e Cap NOTICE: Y our radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressur e - type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating.
yellow blue 6-27 Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX - COOL engine coolant.
yellow blue 6-28 What to Use Use a mixture of one - half clean, drinkable water and one - half DEX - COOL coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
yellow blue 6-29 Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at ADD, or a little higher . When your engine is warm, the level should be up to FULL HOT , or a little higher . Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX - COOL coolant mixture at the coolant r ecovery tank.
yellow blue 6-30 Power Steering Fluid 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.
yellow blue 6-31 Windshield W asher Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer ’ s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
yellow blue 6-32 Brakes Brake Fluid Y our brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled with DOT - 3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear .
yellow blue 6-33 Checking Brake Fluid Y ou can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the brake fluid reservoir . The fluid level should be above MIN. If it isn’t, have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the level is above the MIN but not over the MAX mark.
yellow blue 6-34 NOTICE: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral - based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they’ll have to be replaced.
yellow blue 6-35 Y our rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake linings inspected immediately . Also, the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing.
yellow blue 6-36 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.
yellow blue 6-37 Headlamps Sealed Beam Lamps 1. Remove the four retainer screws and the retainer . 2. Pull the connector out and unplug the lamp. 3. Plug the new lamp into the connector .
yellow blue 6-38 Composite Headlamps 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the two screws from the sidemarker/turn signal lamp. 3. Completely remove the sidemarker/turn signal lamp by pulling out the assembly and disconnecting the sidemarker/turn signal lamp sockets from the lamp.
yellow blue 6-39 4. Remove the screw located behind the corner reflector to remove the entire corner reflector . 5. Remove the remaining three screws; the first one from the corner reflector pocket and the two remaining from the composite assembly .
yellow blue 6-40 6. Remove the composite assembly . 7. T urn the halogen bulb counterclockwise to remove from the assembly . 8. Install the new bulb into the composite assembly by turning it clockwise until it is completely tightened. 9. Replace the composite assembly by installing and tightening all of the screws previously removed.
yellow blue 6-41 T aillamps 1. Open the rear door . 2. Remove the two screws from behind the door . 3. Pull out the taillamp assembly so you can see the socket.
yellow blue 6-42 4. Press the tab and turn the socket counterclockwise to remove the socket from the bezel. If the socket does not have a tab, turn the socket counterclockwise to remove the socket from the bezel. 5. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall the taillamp.
yellow blue 6-43 Tire s Y our new vehicle comes with high - quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer . If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM W arranty booklet for details. CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tir es are danger ous.
yellow blue 6-44 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.
yellow blue 6-45 Tir e Inspection and Rotation T ires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear , rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels.
yellow blue 6-46 When It’ s Time for New Tir es 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. Y ou need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: Y ou can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire.
yellow blue 6-47 CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose contr ol while driving. If you mix tires of differ ent sizes or types (radial and bias - belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly , and you could have a crash. Using tires of differ ent sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle.
yellow blue 6-48 T readwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
yellow blue 6-49 Wheel Alignment and Tir e Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed.
yellow blue 6-50 NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause pr oblems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tir e or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See “Changing a Flat T ire” in the Index for more information.
yellow blue 6-51 NOTICE: (Continued) If you have other size tires, use tir e chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains that are the pr oper size for your tires. Install them on the r ear axle tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened.
yellow blue 6-52 Cleaning the Inside of Y our V ehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. W ipe vinyl, leather, plastic and painted surfaces with a clean, damp cloth. Cleaning of Fabric and Carpet Y our dealer has two cleaners, Multi - Purpose Interior Cleaner and Capture Non - Solvent Dry Spot and Soil Remover for cleaning fabric and carpet.
yellow blue 6-53 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a water/baking soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water . 4. Let dry . Stains caused by candy , ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows: 1.
yellow blue 6-54 Cleaning the T op of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions.
yellow blue 6-55 Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance. Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full - strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water . Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that look worn.
yellow blue 6-56 Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. Y ou can get GM - approved cleaning products from your dealer . (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.
yellow blue 6-57 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.
yellow blue 6-58 GM V ehicle Care/Appearance Materials P ART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 994954 23 in. x 25 in. Polishing Cloth – W ax Treated Exterior polishing cloth 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 L) T ar and Road Oil Remover Removes tar, road oil and asphalt 1050173 16 oz.
yellow blue 6-59 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.
yellow blue 6-60 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 .
yellow blue 6-61 Fuses and Circuit Br eakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems.
yellow blue 6-62 Fuse/Cir cuit Breaker Usage 1 Stop/Turn/Hazard Lamps, CHMSL, Chime Module 2 Heated Mirror (Not Used) 3 Courtesy Lamps, Power Outside Mirrors, Glove Box Lamp, Dome Reading Lamps, V ani.
yellow blue 6-63 Fuse/Cir cuit Breaker Usage 12 L, M1, M2 Blower Motor , Rear A/C Relay Coil, Front Cont. T emp. Door Motor, HI Blower Relay , Defogger Timer Coil 13 Cigarette Lighter , Door Lock Swit.
yellow blue 6-64 Underhood Electrical Center The underhood electrical center is located toward the rear of the engine compartment on the driver ’ s side.
yellow blue 6-65 Fuse/Cir cuit Breaker Usage UPFITTER - BA TT Upfitter Battery Power Stud, T railer Wiring Harness UPFITTER - ACCY Upfitter Accessory Relay Spare Not used Fuse Puller* Spare Not used S.
yellow blue 6-66 Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamps Quantity T rade No. Halogen Headlamps - Sealed Beam 2 H6054 Halogen Headlamps - Composite 2 9006 (Low - Beam) Halogen Headlamps - Composite 2 9005 (Hi.
yellow blue 6-67 Capacities and Specifications All capacities are approximate. English and metric conversions are given. Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for more information. Engine Specifications Engine “VOR TEC” 4300 V6 CSFI* .
yellow blue 6-68 Front Axle Capacity Front Axle 2.6 pint (1.2 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Axle Capacity Standard Rear Axle 3.5 pint (1.7 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Locking Rear Axle 3.5 pint (1.7 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellow blue 6-69 Normal Maintenance 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 truck dealer .
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7- yellow blue 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.
yellow blue 7-2 Have you pur chased the GM Protection 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 Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment.
yellow blue 7-3 How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows 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.
yellow blue 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 yellow blue 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 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing.
Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-6 Short T rip/City Intervals Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug W ire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Positive Crankcase V entilation (PCV) V alve Inspection. Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first).
Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-7 Long T rip/Highway Intervals Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Drive Axle Service.
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-8 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km).
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-9 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).
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-10 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) (Continued) Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-1 1 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary . An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-12 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) (Continued) Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-13 Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-14 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) Replace fuel filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) Replace air cleaner filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traf fic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher .
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-15 Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-16 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).
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-17 – In heavy city traf fic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher . – In hilly or mountainous terrain. – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-18 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter .
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-19 57,000 Miles (95 000 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).
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-20 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) – In hilly or mountainous terrain. – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km).
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-21 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-22 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).
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-23 – In hilly or mountainous terrain. – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km).
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-24 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-25 Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-26 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) Replace fuel filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) Replace air cleaner filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-27 Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-28 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued) If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter .
Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-29 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km).
Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-30 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).
Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-31 – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km).
Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-32 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-33 37,500 Miles (62 500 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 yellow blue 7-34 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) (Continued) – In hilly or mountainous terrain. – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km).
Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-35 Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-36 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-37 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-38 82,500 Miles (137 500 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 yellow blue 7-39 – In hilly or mountainous terrain. – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km).
Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-40 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Contr ol Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Contr ol Service. If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter .
yellow blue 7-41 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.
yellow blue 7-42 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.
yellow blue 7-43 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.
yellow blue 7-44 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.
yellow blue 7-45 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.
yellow blue 7-46 Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear . Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables.
yellow blue 7-47 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer . USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine Oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity .
yellow blue 7-48 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Front Wheel Bearings Wheel Bearing Lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category GC or GC - LB (GM Part No. 1051344 or equivalent). Front and Rear Axle (Standard Differential) SAE 80W - 90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No.
yellow blue 7-49 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.
yellow blue 7-50 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED.
8- yellow blue 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.
yellow blue 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.
yellow blue 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).
yellow blue 8-4 The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . Although you are required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing any court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days.
yellow blue 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 (F or T ex t T el ephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 All Overseas Locations GMODC - Customer Communication Centre 169-007 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 T elephone: 905-644-41 12 Fax: 905-644-4866 Caribbean Numbers 1-800-496-9992 (English) Puerto Rico 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Puerto Rico 1-800-751-4135 (English) Dominican Republic 1-800-751-4136 (Spanish) Dominican Republic 1-800-496-9994 U.
yellow blue 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 1999 Chevrolet, membership in Roadside Assistance is free.
yellow blue 8-7 Chevrolet offers Courtesy T ransportation for customers needing warranty service. Courtesy T ransportation will be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper New V ehicle Limited W arranty to eligible purchasers of 1999 Chevrolet passenger cars and light duty trucks.
yellow blue 8-8 Courtesy T ransportation Chevrolet has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. T o enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy T ransportation, a customer support program for new vehicles.
yellow blue 8-9 Courtesy Rental V ehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to a maximum of $30.
yellow blue 8-10 REPOR TING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED ST A TES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors.
yellow blue 8-1 1 REPOR TING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOT ORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or T ransport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1 - 800 - 222 - 1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P .
yellow blue 8-12 CURRENT PUBLICA TIONS FOR 1999 CHEVROLET SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body , etc. RET AIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REP AIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for the 1999 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
yellow blue 8-13 PUBLICA TION FORM NUMBER Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow adequate time for postal service. If further information is needed, write to the address shown below or call 1-800-551-4123. Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with return information within 30 days of delivery .
yellow blue 8-14 ✍ NOTES.
9- yellow blue 9-1 Section 9 Index A ccessory Power Outlet 2 - 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Add - On Equipment 4 - 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Bag 1 - 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellow blue 9-2 Brake Adjustment 6 - 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fluid 6 - 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Cylinder 6 - 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellow blue 9-3 Clock, Setting the 3 - 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Comfort Controls 3 - 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Compact Disc Care 3 - 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellow blue 9-4 E lectrical Equipment, Adding 2 - 18, 3 - 29, 6 - 60 . . . . . . . . . . Electrical System 6 - 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine 6 - 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellow blue 9-5 G ages Engine Coolant T emperature 2 - 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Oil Pressure 2 - 66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel 2 - 69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellow blue 9-6 K ey Lock Cylinders Service 7 - 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keyless Entry System 2 - 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keys 2 - 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellow blue 9-7 Manual Lumbar Support 1 - 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Methanol 6 - 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mirrors 2 - 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellow blue 9-8 R adiator 5 - 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radiator Pressure Cap 6 - 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radio Reception 3 - 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellow blue 9-9 How to W ear Properly 1 - 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Incorrect Usage 1 - 20, 1 - 60, 1 - 61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lap Belt 1 - 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellow blue 9-10 Shifting 2 - 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Into Park (P) 2 - 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Out of Park (P) 2 - 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellow blue 9-1 1 T emperature 6 - 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T raction 6 - 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T readwear 6 - 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellow blue 9-12 W arning Devices 5 - 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W arning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2 - 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W arranty Information 8 - 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 1999 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 1999 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Chevrolet 1999, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Chevrolet 1999 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Chevrolet 1999, 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 1999.
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 1999. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Chevrolet 1999 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.
