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1. di 24 hour Roadside 1 800 442 0105 7 that provides in an emergency Free lockout assistance 1 Free dead battery assistance Free out of fuel assistance Free flat tire change a Emergency Towing Wearing a safety belt correctly is one of the most important thi your passengers can do This section contains very important ii about safety belt usage air bags and child restraints One of the first things you ll probably want to do when you get in y vehicle is adjust the p seats Depending on your vehicle either be able to do this manually or with power controls Read through these pages to learn more about how to use the pat n TON cooling defogging and defrosting features in your vehicle Eme To set the clock press and hold HR until the correct hour appears letter A or P may appear on the display for AM or PM Then p MN until the correct minute appears The clock may be set v A ignition on or off C The 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada 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 SIR system 2 1 Features and Controls This section explams how to start and operate your vehicle 3 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system 4 1 Your Driving and
2. 7 44 i ea es ie ur oe nra 2 34 2 37 Engine Cooling System 7 43 Ce Pp FRED ah HERR 2 34 Bxhaust ag ng aah a ge aie ren mne ete 7 43 Dn Rember ahh Front Drive Axle 2 7 43 Leaving Your aaa eee nh 2 6 SHOSTAB anera re rentre ean A ERR e ed LO 7 43 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2 21 Suspension 222212222225 E 7 43 Liftgate System nae a Manual Release Eco Noel 2 9 ADU err rn epee an ee 7 44 Remote Releaspg oae eer rx ER EEUU RES 2 10 Instrument Pane ae Pure eile nace Arp Ee qr 2 50 XO BP rr EA WERTE 2 44 CICONE e Nb men ae EAE 6 47 Lights Cluster Rr tie sree 2 51 Anti Lock Brake System Warning 2 37 471 Fuse Block 6 55 Brake System Wamingd 2 56 Interior Lamps 2 ee 2 3734 Lor cer rr er EGER ENS 2 54 Enheck DRESS ler Leona IRE PR aa iem a WO 2 52 TT inr Jacking Equipment eee 559 G Jump Starting iilius 6 ne 5 3 Safety Belt 1 8 2 53 K SEGUE WAT nmm mmt temm 2 61 T ENS Service SWD Grains Wik dale cee ats ine uade eta 2 61 re Or 2 7
3. CL Aa d a ea Padi CE CST d 1 6 a LR EC EE 5 12 bitu aii c M 2 1 Window Washer Wiper 2 29 Rearview Mirror TTT ICP ICE PIC GERA 2 34 Reclining Front Seatbacks ads pe 4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 51 7 45 Recovery FON aga VER RETE ane amp 33 Recovery Tank Coolant 16 Replicement Bulba epee See ea AE 6 60 PEE CREE eT AS E VEU ATI Pak TT T TEENS rupes T eis I a n EHE OR E Ead ar h 43 Reporting Sutety Deleets 8 8 Restraints reg re3pIu PERDE a 5 7 40 GNIS eS 1 27 Hol ou s e ei auo oe aca i 1 6 Replacing Parts Afier a Crash soe 1 31 Retained Accessory Power 22 5 0 6 55 6400042505 2 3 Reverse FACE E VOCE e 4154 cnl Right Front Passenger Position SpA e us Iri 2 2 1 30 Roadside Assistance AST HOOP 2 8 4 Rockne Yor VANCE 13 Rot tion RE Safety Beli IAN ial acim bis al eve Ug PEUT BT LEE ze FN d ane KM c T MER e E 1 1 3 ES D ea ce rua aiiud 3 ETE Center Rear Passenger Position CIE DURS 1 32 CORT ERT pm AIR EEG 1 24 1 43 Driver 2 22 XII EE TIRE tbe Sb o
4. Multi Pu Lubricant Tailgate Mounted Spare Superlube gt GM Part Tire Carrier if No 1234624 or equivalent equipped Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points and Hinges Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579 or equivalent Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Squeaks 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 Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio Is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ODOMETER READING Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Oldsmobile if you need assistance This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety detects 8 2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 8 Warranty Information 5 4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone 5 8 Reporting Safety Defects to the United TTY Users States Government 8 5 Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program 8 9 Reporting Safety Defects to the Featu
5. What s the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice cun be even more trouble because it muy offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when its about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews get there If You re Caught in a Blizzard Tie ared cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow e Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers You can run the engine to keep warm but be careful 4 40 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 vou You can t see it or smell it so you might not know it is in vour vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of vour vehicle especially any that is blocking vour exhaust pipe And check ar
6. nO mk Out of Park Eid 2 22 Signaling Tums 2 2 cea REUS aie arse T are i T SA a REE Ele 1 220 Siria La ale ics bri rd 4 14 Specifications and 6 60 6 61 Speech Impaired Customer Assistance 8 4 9 8 BER COME Gd 6 46 SURE SOUPE CHIENS Lori reich nU RR ER TIR 7 41 Starting Your Engine 2 14 SM uia i za ES C ER Oca E er maT 5 13 Steering E E e 4 9 In Emergencies R a ea ee eee eee 341 occu creen 4 9 cesses bee rae ae Storage Compartments peace aie EINE IE iui ios LIC MERECE ETE RTT VEU EYE TIT 8 33 Storing Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 5 20 Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 32 Sun Visors 44 665 Se Se d OR E AER 2 44 STC SE LI ped ae ees 2 40 EARLIER AIAQUES Pici TER 1 45 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint 2 1 30 AMEE a I Ll IL ZR A d a a B A VR l L A OE Taillamp Bulb Replacement 6 34 era ips rnnt miei 32 3 71 1 39 Temperate Display sees ceca eden nin 2 38 a ERUIT HORE Ed 2 10 THEFRGIDK
7. Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seuls tor leaking See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for praper rotation pattern and additional information See Footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km Change engine oi and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL An Emission Control Service MILEAGE 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 See footnote O Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions n heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 907 32 C or higher hilly or mountainous terrain Continued SERVICED BY Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 45 000 Miles 75 000 Km Continued 50 000 Miles 83 000 km When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service ff vou do nor use vour vehicle under anv of these conditions change the fuid und filter every 50 000 miles 83 O00 Kui Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index For proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote O If you haven t used your veh
8. See footnote Continued 60 000 Miles 100 000 kin Continued Check rear front axle level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 32 C or higher Inhilly or mountainous terrain Bn When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use vour vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km Inspect engine accessory drive belt Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote CI Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See foornote 7 18 63 000 Miles 105 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first ACTLAL An Emission Control Service MILEAGE Lubricate chassis components tor every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote
9. See footnote s 7 34 ACTUAL _ MILEAGE ACTUAL UE MILEAGE SERV ICED BY Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule CO Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions n heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 907 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terran When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If vou deo nor use vonr velucle under any ofthese conditions change the flied und filtrer every 50 000 miles 83 000 lm Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 82 500 Miles 137 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL An Emission Contra Service MILEAGE 1 Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote 8 Continued Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 82 500 Miles 137 500 km Continued Cheek rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper ro
10. Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding sunroof To open or close your sunroof the ienition or RAP needs to be on See Retained Accessory Power in the Index Press and release the rear side of the button in the mini console to open the sunroof You can press the forward side of the button to close the sunroof Once the sunroof is closed press the forward side of the button to open the sunroof to the vent position The sunroof is also equipped with sunshade which you can pull forward to block sun rays 2 45 Universal Transmitter Full Size Console This transmitter allows vou to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand held transmitters It wall operate garage doors and gates or with the accessory package other devices controlled by radio frequency such as lighting systems und security systems Mini Console 2 46 The transmitter will learn and transmit the frequencies of most current transmitters and is powered by your vehicles battery and charging system This device complies with Part 13 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may net cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation ts subject to the following two conditions 1 this device
11. HTDSEAT Usage Back Up Lamps Air Conditioning Retained Accessory Power Oxveen Sensor Column Feed IGN 2 3 4 Daytime Running Lamps Foo Lumps Starting and Charging IGN Accessory Feeds Electric Brake Parking Lamps Left Rear Parking Lamps Starter Solenoid Fuel Pump PRNDL Seal RRDFOG HVAC TRCHMSL RR W W CRANK VECHMSL STOPLP TBC L sage Active Transfer Case Defogger HVAC System Trailer Center High Mount Stop Lamp Rear Window Wiper Clutch Switch NSBU Switch Hazard Lumps Vehicle Center High Mount Stop Lamp Heated Mirror Stoplamps Truck Body Computer Replacement Bulbs Lamps Quantity Number Halogen Headlamps 2 9006 HB4 Composite Low Beam Halogen Headlamps 2 005 HBS Composite High Beam Tail und Stoplamps 4 3057 Front Sidemarker Lamps 2 94 Front Turn Signal Lamps 2 31357NA Turn Signal Lamps 2 3157 NA Capacities and Specifications Engine Description MORTEC 4300 E EA ERA e ere EIS ae EVEN MNIN OOS W Firin Order an e alee aia oh in laste 1 6 5 4 3 2 WEL 190 at 4400 rpm Thermostat Specification 195 91 C Spark Plug Gap 0 045 inches 0 114 cm 6 60 Wheels and Tires Wheel Nut Torque 100 Ib ft 140 Nein Tire Pressure Look at the Certihication Tire label See Loading Your
12. 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 VOLUP To check on fuel availability usk an auto club or contact major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation 908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH SP7 6 5 Filling Your Tank The fuel cap 15 behind a hinged door on the driver s side of your vehicle 6 6 Gasoline vapor is highly fammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline While refueling hang the cap by the tether from the When you put the cap back on turn it to the right hook on the tiller door clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index NOTICE If you need a new cap
13. Keep turning the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle When the tire has been completely lowered tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening Pull the tire out from under the vehicle To help avoid vehicle damage do not drive the vehicle before the cable is restored Put the spare tire near the flat tire The tools you 11 be using include the jack A and the wheel wrench Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Position the chisel end of your wheel wrench in the noteh ol the hub und pry olf the hub cap Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don I remove them yet Turn the jack handle to the right clockwise to raise the jack lift head un ba th 3 Fit the jack into the appropriate hole nearest the flat tire Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack vou could be badly injured or killed Never get under Vehicle when it is supported only by a jack Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle Front Frame Hole B Spring Hanger Hole 4 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle to the right Ra
14. The safety belt also locks if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is tow loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body To unlateh the belt just push the button on the buckle 1 29 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added sufery belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 30 Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip 1 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat 2 Shde the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the euide over the belt and insert the two edees of the belt into the slots of the guide The elastic cord must be under the belr and the guide on top _ 1 1 To re
15. 1 MILEAGE SERVICED BY oe MILEAGE SERVICED BY Short Trip City Maintenance Schedule Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joinrs and axle seals for leaking See footnote 90 000 Miles 150 000 km O Change engine oil und filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service O Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 35 Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote DATE EI j TUAT SAL SERVICED BY Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under onc or more of these conditions In heuvy city traffic 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 If vent do not your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid anid filter every 50 000 miles 83 O00 kin Continued 7 23 Short Trip City Maintenance Schedule 90 000 Miles 150 000 Continued L Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Courrol Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the
16. 6 51 7 45 For eee ene Foreign Counties A E 0 5 Froni XM LOU geris eRRsud DUE E 244 dr 1 wirst M E E ER 2 41 ens alla AIME AE 5 11 Turn Signal Lamp Bulb dro EH cp anes 6 34 Putz qu ei qw aces RR Rp ie re vie toas 6 3 Filling a Portable Comainer PUE EX Forio ssa twee eek LE LEARN CGXY ROT ee Re ee ee DN CET 2 63 Fuse Block Compirimmt oo ee ny cere eye eter 6 37 Instrument Panel 6 55 Poses und Circum Breuket amp anra 6 55 Gages Engine Coolant T mperature 2T Engine Oi Pressure Tace D pod 2 41 Fuel ex KE Cede koe Eis ied t ko Eae TD Garage Door Opener al Mac a 2 4h 6 6 Gate Ajar L ighi Nr gall AR EE pau met 2 62 GANE SUI EP EU AE TOME ri Te EE ETC RE QNI WS IA 2 16 Ow BOR Sree et ea eae Vica cac dE a ob eae Griss Axle Weleht Rating 4 42 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 4 42 renes OL ELTERN 4 42 Husos Bulls XU TEE Hazard Warning 5 2
17. Always leave just enough slack so vou can turn with your rig And never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1 000 Ibs 450 kz loaded then it needs its Own brakes und they must he adequate Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you be able to install adjust and maintain them properly Your trailers brake system can tap into the vehicle s hydraulic brake system only if e The trailer parts can withstand 3 000 psi 20 650 KPa of pressure The trailer s brake system will use less than 0 02 cubic inch 0 3 cc of fluid from your vehicle s master evlinder Otherwise both braking systems won t work well You could even lose your brakes If everything checks out this far then make the brake fluid tap at the port on the master cylinder that sends fluid to the rear brakes But don t use copper tubing for this If you do it will bend and finally break off Use steel brake tubing Driving with a Trailer If you have rear most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle carbon monoxide CO could come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness or death See Engine Exhaust in the Index To maximize your safety when towing a trailer e Have vour exhaust system inspected for leaks and make necessary repairs before starting on your trip keep the rear most windows closed If exha
18. Cleaner Wax light scratches and oxidation and protects finish 12377984 I ox ChAT Sure Removes contaiminints blemishes and swirl marks See your General Motors Parts Department for these products Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl See Fluids and Lubricants in the Index VIN Vehicle Identification Number SAMPLESUAWMOT2675 ENGINE aa See 1888 beni ASSEMBLY CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT This is the legal identifier for your vehicle Ir appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the drivers side You can see it if you look through the windshield rom outside vour vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title und registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You H find this label on the inside of the glove box It s very helplul if you ever need to order parts On this lahel ts your VIN the model designation paint information and alist of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to vour vehicle unless you check with your retailer first Some elec
19. Hemd Restraints 2 te E crea a ic epus e e EE Bulb Replacement ID a js VP TA 6 33 High Low Beam Changer 2 28 On Reminder FERAM rr HR 2 33 WUT tet cele eee as gg ie Hearing Impaired Customer lt 2 2 2 c lab 8 4 Heated Front UTI E e poli acr rer ew EP 3 5 Highway Hy pnosis ERI Da Gare c p RM 4 33 Hill and Mountain 4 36 Hites ees dure De 4 47 PHM ron Pree aia ae ere ers 0 8 Hn acd Cb wie ART Aare eT 2 25 PEI HOTS Soe eis a acera neo 4 3 Lon ition Labels POSUTIONS on sce cee reu EE AAEE repara ee Lea 2 12 Certificadon Tite loire er rRNA Ra 4 42 Transmission Lock Check valentine 7 42 seis nce Hluminsted sta enean 2 34 Se Bell c aie ie ECCE ESECEPS a 1 51 Inflation Tire aw EIE Service Parts Identification 6 53 Inside Day Night Rearview es cite terol dots 2 15 Vehicle Identification 6 53 Inspections EAE LL Lora eT eee dais 2 32 Bike EORR Rn aca Ae ahs 7 44 DR CET ours viel Uu ee sie ny ee nie 2 34 DOE IE
20. Rorate tires See Tire 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 ACTUAL An Enission Control Service MILEAGE Continued 27 000 Miles 45 000 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 Cheek constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 1 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote O Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnate DATE ACTUAL ANE _ MILEAGE SERVICED BY Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions n heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher n hilly or mountainous terrain 7 12 E Short Trip City Maintenance Sched
21. Safety belts help keep vou in position before and during a crash Always wear your safety belt even with air bags The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Children and see the caution labels on the sunvisors and the right front passenger s safety belt Children who are up against or very close to an air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither CAUTION Continued There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information How the Air Bag System Works The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side Where are the air bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel If something is between an occupant and an air bag the bag might not inflate pr
22. The average speed since the last reset is displayed To reset the trip computer press the MODE and US MET buttons simultaneously for at least two seconds functions will be displayed for half a second once the system 15 reset Reset only be performed in the AVG ECON FUEL USED and AVG SPEED modes All three modes are reset simultaneously 2 40 Sunglasses Storage Compartment To open the sunglasses storage compartment in the overhead console press the release button Then pull the compartment down Door Storage Convenience Net You will find a storage compartment on each of the doors Cupholders are on the rear doors Front Storage Area A convenience net in the rear of your vehicle helps keep small items like gloves and light clothing in place during sharp turns or quick stops and starts The net is not designed to retain these items during off road use The net is not for larger heavier tems The convenience net is anchored to the lifteure door Attach the upper loops to the retainers on either side of the opening the label should be in the upper passenger s side corner visible from the rear of vehicle Attuch the lower hooks to the rear cargo downs on the fl or Lift the armrest cover of the console compartment to reveal a coinholder and additional storage Ribs have been provided for convenient storage of cassette tapes and compact discs Cargo Security Shade You cun us
23. ano 107 0 inches 27 1 8 em Length E809 Inches 459 5 enn eee errare oo 63 2 inches 160 5 em Width 0A5inehestlT1 7 cm Front 57 3 inches 145 4 cm Rear Tread 551 inches 139 9 em reflect base equipment only 6 61 NOTES Ca Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance 1 2 Introduction 7 7 Shon Trip City Maintenance Schedule 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Service 7 27 Long TriprHighway Maintenance Schedule 7 5 Short Trip City Definition 3 39 Part B Owner Checks and Services 3 Short Trip City Intervuls 7 43 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 6 Long Trip Highway Definition 7 45 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 6 Long Trip Highway Intervals 7 47 Part E Maintenance Record IMPORTANT KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Protection Plan Heave ven purchased the GM Prorection Plan The Plan supplements veurr vehicle warranties See vor Warranty and Quiver Assistance bonkler or ver GM retailer for details Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended main
24. as long as they are not wider or longer than the luggage carrier To slide the crossrails to where vou want them push up on the lever under each side of the crossrail This will release the crossrail and allow you to slide it When the crossrail is where you want it push down on the lever to lack it into place NOTICE Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 Ihs 91 on the luggage carrier may damage vour vehicle When you carry cargo on the luggage carrier of a proper size and weight put it on the slats as far forward as vou can Then slide the crossrail up against the rear of the load to help keep it from moving You can then tie it down Don t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index To prevent damage or loss of cargo us you re driving check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier 1s locked and cargo is still securely fastened Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Ratate the front ashtray door down to open it Don t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtray If you do cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage To remove the front ashtray pull the bin upward To use the lighter press it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back by itself Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is hea
25. be sure to get the right type Your retailer can get one for vou If you get To 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 If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it vou could be badly burned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and the wrong type it may not fit properly This may cause vour malfunction indicator lamp to light and your fuel tank and emissions system may be damaged See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning rhe Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index 6 7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to vou and others e Dispense gasoline only into approved containers Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on surface other than the ground Bring the fill no
26. chrome or stimless steel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damaging protective trim never use auto or chrome polish steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum A coating of wax rubbed to high polish is recommended forall bright metal parts 6 49 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soups chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Don t take your vehicle through an automatic cur wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels 6 50 Cleaning Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner NOTICE When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish Sheet Metal Damage It your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement muke sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures
27. t Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote O Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions n heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 907 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain ACTUAL SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If vou do not use vehicle under amv of these conditions change the fluid and filter every 0 000 miles 83 O00 kar Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 22 500 Miles 37 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Comro Service C Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote s O 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 Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote ACTUAL MILEAGE Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 30 000 Mil
28. the fan will blow at the speed the fan knob is set to If the fan is in AUTO it will run at full speed Full Cold If you turn the temperature knob past 66 F 19 C the system will go into the full cold mode The system will remain at that maximum cooling setting and the fan will blow at the speed the fan knob is set to IF the fan is in AUTO it will run at full speed Choosing either maximum setting will not cause the system to heal or cool any faster Mode Knob Automatic Operation The right knob on the control panel allows you to choose the direction of air delivery When the system is set for automatic operation sensors will control the air delivery mode Air will come primarily from the floor or instrument panel outlets with some air directed to the windshield to prevent foezing When the system is in AUTO mode the air conditioning light will turn on and the recirculation and outside air lights turn off With the system in full auro control both the fan and mode knobs in AUTO you still have the ability to override any function However continually overriding the outside air or the A C compressor will limit the ability of the system to cool the vehicle quickly If you push a button for a function which ts not available the light next to that button will flash three times to alert you that its not available To find your comfort zone start with the 74 F 23 C setting and allow about 20 minutes For t
29. weights for the front and rear axles called Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your retailer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle If you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Similar appearing vehicles may have different GVWR s and payloads Please note your vehicle s Certification Tire label or consult your retailer for additional details Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break in a crash or it can change the way vour vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are Using heavier suspension components to get added above the tops of the seats durability might not change your weight ratings Ask Don t leave an unsecured child restraint in your retailer to help you load your vehicle the right way your vehicle When you carry something
30. 3 5 Ventilation System 3 20 Understanding Radio Reception 3 6 Defogeing and Defrosting 3 20 Tips About Your Audio System 3 7 Audio Systems 3 21 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 7 Setting the Clock 3 22 Care of Your Compact Discs 3 8 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player 2 22 Care of Your Compact Dise Player and Automatic Tone Control 3 22 Fixed Mast Antenna Comfort Controls With this system you can control the heating cooling and ventilation in your vehicle Electronic Climate Control Fan Control The knob on the left side of the electronic climate control panel controls the speed To manually increase airflow move the knob to the nght To manually decrease airflow move it to the left OFF If the knob ts in OFF outside air will still enter the vehicle and will be directed based on the position of the mode knob 3 2 AUTO If the knob is in AUTO the fan speed will vary as the system miuintuns the selected temperature Temperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the desired air temperature in your vehicle This knob will allow you to adjust the interior air temperature independently of the function knob setting Move the knob to the right toward 82 for warmer air Move the knob to the left toward 66 for cooler air Full Hot If you turn the temperature knob past 82 F 28 C the system will go into the Full hor mode The system will remain at that maximum heating setting and
31. CAUTION LIGHTING Oe WIPER 7 POSSIBLE IN Umm SWITCH ENGINE pus INJURY a a DOOR LOCK TURN WINDSHIELD P PROTECT gt cer UNLOCK Ses wasker i 7 BATTERY p LIGHTER SHIELDING CHARGING PARKING sere CAUSTIC LAMPS BATTERY FASTEN IS ACID COULD w SEAT BRAKE CAUSE ges X7 HAZARD BURNS WARNING FLASHER REAR COOLANT Ll SPEAKER AVOID WINDOW RT amp POWER DAYTIME RUNNING O ENGINE DIL Ey LAMPS PRESSURE FUEL FLAME VENTILATING COULD AIR BAG 7 FOG LAMPS FAN ANTHLOCK fj EXPLODE BRAKES BATTERY Model Reference This manual covers this model Four Door Utility vi swss t n P s R Hm 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 You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts 1 2 Seats and Seat Controls 1 30 1 7 Safety Belts They re for Everyone 1 12 Here Are Questions Many People Ask 1 32 About Safety Belts and the Answers 34 1 13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 37 1 13 Driver Position 1 48 1 19 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 51 1 20 Right Front Passenger Position 1 51 1 20 Suppleme
32. Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 66 000 Miles 110 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL MILEAGE An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 8 L Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints und axle seals for leaking See footnote L Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 69 000 Miles 115 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL An Emission Central Service MTLEAGE 1 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote s Continued 69 000 Miles 115 000 km Continued L Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 72 000 Miles 120 000 km 1 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL An Emission Control Service MILEAGE Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 8 Check reur front axle fluid level and add fluid needed Check constant velocity joints und axle seals for
33. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the een m As vou go over rhe top of a hill be There ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to AME er the top ert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a falling rocks area or winding roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action You could crash Always have vour engine running and vour vehicle in gear when vou go downhill e know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving e Have your vehicle in good shape for winter You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle 4 38 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 And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to
34. First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That s perception rime Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km h travels 66 feet 20 m That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road whether it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied 4 6 Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration tollowed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool herween hard stops Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking I you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances you will eliminate lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normal
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36. Hd xls 2 17 Thermostat miae is kits P E Me RO P EP wed 6 26 LL WERT A aH A i224 218 aperas paea tamm metr 2 26 Tune E a uiia 3 7 nossa ve ITE EE RITTER 6 44 Tires Alignment and Balance 6 43 Buyin m eae rer ee ee eee ee TEE 8 40 ei a ee ee 0222 KC RORIS peaa Om M Seg a cece au dede ea 6 38 7 39 Inspection and Rotation 6 3U PHERKUIE oru 6 38 7 30 xke aC paa SR 6 42 TRACTION senere ER RET T 8 42 Teper ge ve ie east Sud d ro per 6 42 Uniform Quality Sein TNT EI i 2 6 41 Mar Id 418 ers aci 6 4 TEXT EET EY 1 42 Torque Laek Vua gm WR ne Tongue Wheel 5 29 Afi Tii 2 et rmm m nima Becr eis 4 44 Towing Your 2 2 5 8 Trailer PRE 4 48 Diving oem Ores 4 44 4 51 Driving with a Trailer 0 2 22 4 49 Hitches ire ete 4 47 Maintenance When Towi ing bade Cn EUN RS RUN 4 52 Parking en Hills rca dm aa ee 4 51 Safety 4 48 Tongue WOIRRE Sie wa as wb eee at 4 46 Total Weight on Tires 4 47 TUA em ai 4 44
37. PARK Torque Lock If you are parking on a Bill and you don t shift your transmission into PARK properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking paw in the transmission You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK This is called torque lack To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into PARK P properly before you leave the driver s seat To tind out how see Shifting Into PARK in the Index When you are ready to drive move the shift lever out of PARK P before you release the parking brake Hf torque lock does occur vou need to have another vehicle push yours little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission so vou can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out Of PARK P Your vehicle has a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic Transmission Operation in the Index If you cannot shift out of PARK ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK iP as you maintain brake application Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you warnt If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this Turn the key to OFF Apply
38. REV 1 Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play the last selected station while the tape reverses You may select stations during REV operation by using TUNE FWD 2 Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape Press the button again to return to playing speed The radio will play the last selected station while the tape advances You may select stations during FWD operation by using TUNE PROG 3 Press this button to play the other side at the tape DE 14 Press this button to reduce background noise Note that the double D symbol will appear on the display Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation TONE Press this button to select a tone while playing a cassette The tone will be automatically set whenever you play a cassette tape SEEK Press the up or down arrow to search for the next or previous selection on the tape Your lupe must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for SEEK to work SCAN Press this button t listen to euch selection for a few seconds The tape will go to the next selection stop fora few seconds then go on to the next selection Press this button again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning SCAN will appear on the di
39. RUE Wie 4 9 Control Lo ael decks a els s e E RE i rot p 2 34 EESTI AGES 7 4 Bulb Replacement 121202024 era d Vado dir ra 6 33 Capacities Specifications 8 1 bt Carbon Monoxide 22 U 2 23 4 41 4 49 Caren Security Sie 2 42 Lupo 2 42 CenicidomIgpe Label aeo 4 42 Chains si Le ERIT IGITNR RES re aoe SEE TE PY EX DU YT DI 4 45 NDE erae det ere are 6 44 Changing a Flat Tire 5 22 Charging System Light COE TT NO 0544 Check Gages Light ew d ERA Checking Your Restraint Systems ER eee ee 1 51 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 51 Che P PIRE eL cia ptm rtr or pepe tora era 1 37 Center Semt Positions 2 en eee Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 43 Securing i in the Right Front Seat Position 1 748 Top Strap ee eee eee es 1 40 1 37 Ceres Liger M Circuit Breakers and Fuses nha 8 43 SIT oe rir Ea S UPON ERA e UM d 6 15 Cleaning Alumimtm cece eae eee an acer mm ae 6 50 Exterior Lamps and Lenses 8 49 ee fang Pe A egy eir ei 6 46 ENS uia ea fecil cue aT an eda 6 47 Inside of Your Vehicle 6 45 Instrument Panel et yp TIPS 6
40. Service Engine Soon 2 58 Bets Pent ce Del D UTI 2 Loading Your Vehicle 2 4 42 Resynchronization 2 Ere ETT 2 8 Locking Rear Axle ise 2 24 cci US eave acre 2 2 Lockout Prevention si s eri 2 5 E TERRA ETON ooo occ ETT T CER TUDT ETT RERO TC COLIT 2 25 9 5 Locks Mountain Roads a ica Pee OPO PR eRe ean 0 2 4 Multifunction Lever 2 26 Ignition Transmission Check 7 42 Key Lock Cylinder Service 7 40 N Power DOOr ss uuu NEA 3 5 Net On VETHEROR corna nace pe epee os 2 4 Rear Door AG CIN MENU ND 2 5 Neutral 2 nen 2 17 Loss of Contre M 4 14 New Vehicle Break In oos n a pom 3 Bow bomo om om RR a d oho 2 2 Low Fuel Light E rir cei 4 53 Night Vision Fe Baa ae wi RR E boni som i Low c an de ee 4 29 Lubricants and 6 51 7 45 Normal Maintenance Replacement 6 60 Lubrication Service Body es pee see eee eee IS B eA Des 7 40 Luggage Carrier 243 Cimer 2 unc GContel traten hh ere 1 4 Off Road Driving 4 15 Off Road Recovery gati Me P adea e Ero Eos a Maintenance s soceri u
41. Vehicle in the Index 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 H a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was built oc if you have questions please contact your retailer CU BHO eh eed Sas eit epee 2 Air Cleaner Sei 2222 21 All6ac PEV WHIVE vw whos Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24200796 Spark Plugs 41 932 Poel Hilter eese a Windshield Wiper Blade Trico 20 inches 50 8 em Backglass Wiper Blade Trico 14 inches 35 6 cm Capacities Approximate Cooling System rg ru Crankcase with Filter e Automatic Transmission Drain and Differential Fluid Rear Differential Fluid Front Fuel Tank AIC Refrigerant 30 or 2 Ibs 2 17 quarts 11 1 L 4 5 quarts 4 3 Li 5 0 quarts 4 71 XO pints 1 9L 2 6 pints 1 2 L 18 gallons 68 1 0 9 kg of R 134a After refill the level must be checked Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same It the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If vou re not sure ask your retailer Vehicle Dimensions Wheelbist 2
42. a false reading on the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your iransmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission Fluid level if you have been driving e When outside temperatures are above 907 32 C speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather e While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 F to 2007 F 82 C to 93 C See Checking Transmission Fluid Hot in the Index Checking Transmission Fluid Hot Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures ure above 50 F 10 C IF ics colder than 507 drive the vehicle in THIRD 3 until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes Then follow the hot check procedures 6 17 Checking Transmission Fluid Cold A cold check is made after the vehicle has been silting for eight hours or more with the engine off and ts used only as a reference Let the engine run at idle for five minutes 1f outside temperatures are 50 F 10 C or more If its colder than 50 10 C you may have to idle the engine longer Should the fluid level be low d
43. and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show vou how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 1 43 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 5 To tighten the belt feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor to set the lock the retractor while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 1 44 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different Securing a Child Restraint in the Right directions to be sure it 15 secure Front Seat Position To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Center Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag Never put rear facing child restraint in this seat Here s why Don t use child restraints in these positions The restraints won t work properly 1 45 It the shoulder belt poes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is bec
44. and the rear window or liftgate e Make sure all windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index If vou have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust in the Index To open the entire lifteate unlock the liftgate and lift the handle located in the center of the door 2 9 The liftgate and elass will automatically lock when shut To luck the power lock system from the outside insert the key in the lock button and turn it to the right All doors wall lock Remote Liftgate Glass Release This button on the passenger s side of the steering column allows you to release the liftgate elass from inside the vehicle Your shift lever must be in PARK P or NEUTRAL iN for the release to work Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle has a number of thelt deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways vou can help 2 10 Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don t de it When you park your vehicle and open the drivers door you ll hear a tone reminding you to remove your key from the ignition an
45. any campsite before leaving e Take extreme care with open fires where permitted k camp stoves and lanterns Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials that could catch fire from the heat of the vehicle s exhaust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to remote area Know the terrain and plan your route You are much less likely to get bad surprises Get accurate maps of trails and terrain Try to learn of any blocked or closed roads Its also a good idea to travel with at least one other vehicle Hf something happens to one of them the other help quickly Getting Familiar with Off Road Driving It s good idea to practice in an area that s safe and close to home before you go into the wilderness Off road driving does require some new and different driving skills Here s what we mean Tune your senses to different kinds of signals Your eyes for example need to constantly sweep rhe terrain for unexpected obstacles Your ears need to listen for unusual tir or engine sounds With your arms hands feet and body you ll need to respond to vibrations and vehicle bounce 4 17 Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off road driving One of the best ways to control your vehicle is to control vour speed Here are some things to keep in mind At higher speeds you approach things faster and you have less time to
46. aren t marked Curves aren t banked There are no road signs Surfaces can be slippery rough uphill or downhill In short you ve gone right back to nature Off road driving involves some new skills And that s why its very important that you read this puide You ll hind many driving tips and suggestions These will help make your off road driving safer and more enjoyable 4 15 Before You Go Off Roading There are some things to do before you go out For example be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done Check to make sure all underbody shields if so equipped are properly attached Be sure you read all the information about your four wheel drive vehicle in this manual Is there enough fuel Is the spare tire fully inflated Are the fluid levels up where they should be What are the local laws that apply to off roading where you Il be driving If you don t know you should check with law enforcement people in the area Will you be on someone s private land If so be sure to get the necessary permission Loading Your Vehicle for Off Road Driving There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehic e The heaviest things should be on the load floor and forward of your reur axle Put heavier items as far forward as you can Be sure the load is secured properly so driving on Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the seatbacks ean be thrown forward during a sudde
47. backelass wiper blade will not lock in a vertical position like the windshield wiper blade so care should he used when pulling it away from the vehicle Tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer I you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service see your GM Warranty booklet for details Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have heen damaged replace them 6 37 Inflation Tire Pressure The Certification Tire label which is on the driver s door edge above the door latch 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 mile 1 6 km NOTICE Don t let anvon
48. be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool 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 Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you Climba long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving Idle for long periods in traffic Tow a trailer If you get the overheal warning with no sign of steam try this for a minute or so l Turn off your air conditioner 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving DRIVE D or THIRD 3 5 14 If you no longer have the overheat warning vou can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about LO minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam push the accelerator until the engine speed is about twice as fast as normal idle speed Bring the engine speed back to normal idle speed after two or three minutes Now see if the warning stops But then if you still have the wa
49. because the trail goes across the incline doesn t mean you have to drive it The last vehicle to try it might have rolled over Driving across an incline that s too steep will make your vehicle roll over You could be seriously injured or killed If you have any doubt about the steepness of the incline don t drive across it Find another route instead 0 What if I m driving across an incline that s not too steep but I hit some loose gravel and start to slide downhill What should I do IF you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways turn downhill This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping However a much better way to prevent this is to ger out and walk the course so you know what the surface is like before you drive it Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you re crossing an incline be sure you and your passengers get out on the uphill side even if the door there ts harder to open If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over you Il he right in its path lf vou have to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll over Getting out on the downhill low side of a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous If the vehicle rolls over you could be crushed or killed Always get out on the uphill high side of the vehicle and stay well clear of the rollover path Driving in Mud Sand S
50. bulb assembly into the headlamp assembly and turn it to the right until it is tight 7 Plugin the electrical connector 8 Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the vehicle Install the two retaining clips Front Turn Signal Lamps Taillamps Remove the headlamp assembly as shown earlier in 1 Open the endeate this section 2 Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly E 2 Twist the bulb socket to remove it from the headlamp assembly 3 Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket 4 Push the new bulb into the socket until it snaps into place 5 Put the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and twist it po the right until it is tight 6 Pur the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle Install the two retaining clips 3 Pull the assembly away from the vehicle 4 Turn the socket to the left to remove it Push the tub in While you turn the socket to the lett 5 Holding the hase of the bulb pull the bulb straight out af the socket 6 Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it clicks 7 Put the socket into the lamp assembly and turn the socket to the right until it locks into place 8 Install the lump assembly and screws Close the Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index for the proper type of replacement blades NOTICE Use care when removing or installing a blade assembly A
51. department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some recommended products to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents should be used whether you do the work yourself or have it done Part E Maintenance Record provides place you 10 record the maintenance performed on your vehicle Whenever any maintenance is performed he sure to write it down in this part This will help you determine when your next maintenance should be done In addition it is a good idea to keep vour maintenance receipts They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle food working condition But we don t know exactly how you ll drive it You may drive very short distances only afew times a week Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot dusty weather You may use your vehicle in making deliveries Or you may drive it to work to do errands or in many other ways Because of all the different ways people use their vehicles maintenance needs vary You may even need more frequent checks and replacements than you ll find in the schedules in this section So please read this section and note how vou drive you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your GM re
52. don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that vou contact your retailer in the area where voull be parking vour vehicle The retailer can give you the best advice for that particular area 1 Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for vour shift lever It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the m amp ED OZ engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure vour vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK PARK P This locks your rear wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine because vour vehicle can t move easily See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 2 16 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK P range before starting the engine Your vehicle has Brake Trunsmission Shift Interlock BTS
53. few seconds The radio will go to a station slop for few seconds then go on to the next station Press the button again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display If you press SCAN for more than two seconds the radio will change to P SCAN mode P SCAN will appear on the display PUSHBUTTONS The tive numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 15 stations five AM five FMI and five 2 Just 1 Turn the radio on Press AM FM to select the hand b Tune in the desired station e Wi Press TONE to select the equalization that best suits the type of station selected un Press and hold one of the five numbered buttons The sound will mute When it returns release the button Whenever vou press that numbered button the station you set will return and the tone that you selected will also be automatically selected for that button Repeat the steps foreach pushbutton P SCAN Press SCAN for more than two seconds and P SCAN will appear on the display The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons stop lor a few seconds then go to the next preset station Press SCAN again to stap scanning Setting the Tone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass When you use this control the radio s tone setting will switch to manual TREE Press this knob
54. fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 12 000 Miles 20 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL MILEAGE An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote Check rear tront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Ch inge engine c i ind filter oar every 3 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL SERVICED RY An Emission Control Service MB 1 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See Footnote Continued 7 9 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Continued CI Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions n heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 907F 32 C or higher n hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi polic
55. from 10 1012 inches 25 to 30 em without pressing on the hoad Engine Oil Its a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must he warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The oil dipstick is a vellow ring Turn off the engine and give the ol a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might nor show the actual level 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 6 11 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 But vou must use the right kind This part explains what Kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range vour engine could be damaged Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through 6 12 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking forthe Starburst symbol This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleu
56. in a complete 360 circle three times at a speed of less than 5 mph 8 km h and the compass will function normally Once the calibration is complete the display will return to a compass reading Variance is the difference between magnetic north and zeoeraphic north In some areas the difference between the two be great enough to cause False compass readings I this happens follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location I Find your location on the zone map Note your zone number 2 Press and hold both the MODE and the US MET buttons in the COMP TEMP mode 3 After five seconds the compass will acknowledge the variation mode by displaying the current zone number When it does release both buttons 4 Press US MET until your zone number appears on the display 5 Press MODE to enter your zone number Your vari nee is now set and the display will return to the COMP TEMP mode TRIP Once in the TRIP mode pressing the MODE button will step you through the following TRIP functions AVG ECON The average fuel economy since the last reset is displayed INST ECON Instantaneous fuel economy for the last second of driving is displayed RANGE The display indicates the estimated distance that can be travelled with the remaining fuel in the tank based on the fuel economy for the last few hours of driving FUEL USED The fuel used since the last reset is displayed AVG SPEED
57. leaking See footnote C Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 km L Change engine oil und filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL An Emission Control Service MILEAGE L Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 4 O Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions n heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher 7 20 Inhilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If vou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 Km O Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 78 000 Miles 130 000 km e Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL SERVICED BY dii i i T FAT SERVICED BY An Emission Control Service MILEAGE Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occur
58. least I8 inches 45 cm away trom the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection 15 just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run 12 the engine for a while Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries make sure all connections are good IF it still won t start it probably needs service Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take core that they don t touch each other or any other metal A Heavy Metal Engine Part B Good Buttery C Dead Batterv Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a GM retailer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle See Roadside Assistance in the Index If your vehicle has been changed since it was factory new by adding things like fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these instructions may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service That your vehicle has all wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle e Whether you can move the shift lever for the transmission e fi there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arr
59. levels There is also technical information about your vehicle and a part devoted to its appearance care 6 2 Service 6 29 Brakes 6 3 Fuel 6 32 Battery 6 5 Fuels in Foreign Countries 6 33 Bulb Replacement 6 6 Filling Your Tank 6 35 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 6 37 Tires 6 8 Checking Things Under the Hood 6 44 Appearance Care 6 11 Engine Oil 6 45 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 6 15 Air Cleaner 6 47 Care of Safety Belts 6 16 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 48 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle 6 20 All Wheel Drive 6 52 Appearance Care Materials Chart 6 22 Rear Axle 6 53 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 6 22 Engine Coolant 6 53 Service Parts Identification Label 6 26 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 54 Electrical System 6 26 Thermostat 6 60 Replacement Bulbs 6 26 Power Steering Fluid 6 60 Capacities and Specifications 6 27 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 61 Air Conditioning Refrigerants 6 1 Service Your retailer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with ir We hope you ll go to your retailer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you ll want to keep vour GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks ACDelco Genuine Parts 6 2 Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work vou Il want to use the proper GM Service Manual It tells you much more a
60. ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns NOTICE Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle has to have extra wiring and a heavy duty turn signal flasher included in the optional trailering package The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind
61. 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 This prevents anyone from recording and playing buck the signal from the transmitter To resynchronize your transmitter stand close to yout vehicle and simultaneously press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter not more than five seconds The door locks should cycle to confirm synchronization I the locks do not cycle see your retailer service Liftgate Liftgate Release There are several ways to release the Iifigale However the liftgate will not release if the vehicle is in gear You can use vour key to unlock the liftgate from the outside Insert the key into the lift ate lock button and It can be dangerous to drive with the rear turn it to the Left All doors will unlock window or liftgate open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death The liftgate can be opened without a key if the driver s door is unlocked You may also use the Keyless Entry System described earlier If vou must drive with the rear window or liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between To open the liftgate glass only unlock the lifteate und press the button the body
62. not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section Ask your retailer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle NOTICE Pulling a trailer improperly can damage vour vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this part and see your retailer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle Every Br vada is ready for some trailer towing IH yours wis built with trailermg options us many are its ready for heavier trailers But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes handling durability and fuel economy Successful sale tratlering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason For this part In i are many lime lested important trailerimg tips and sulety rules Many of these are important for your safety und that of your passengers So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer W You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer IE vou do here are some important points There are many different laws meluding speed limit restrictions having to do with trailerne Make sure vour rig will be legal not only where vou live but lso where you ll be driving A good source for this information ein he state or provincia
63. or the instrument panel for the right front passenger s bag will be hot for a short time The parts of the bag that come into contact with vou may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door Airbags 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 im another crash new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module which records information about the air hug system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the sensors are activated and drivers salety belt usage at deployment Let only qualified technicians work on your ait bag syst
64. out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you can t there isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can From a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available Anemergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand But you have to act fast steer quickly and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving FF ROAD RE m OFF ROAD COVER Lr Qu ot paved If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that yo
65. reminder In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious thal even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes ure in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed Alter more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as 3 goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose ms just seal Put someone on it on Wheels Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 10 The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel or the safety belts With safety belts vou slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces Thats why safety belts make such good sense Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers Q Won t I be trapped the vehicle after accident if l m wearing a safety belt You could be whether you re wearing a sa
66. safety belt works the sume way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way vou will engage the child restraint locking feature H this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR System This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR system or air bag system Your vehicle has two air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system 1 20 You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if vou aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts All air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don t replace them ir bags are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear side or low speed frontal crashes Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there s an air bag for that person Air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you re too close to an inflating air bag it could seriously injure you
67. scan the terrain for obstacles vou have less time to react you have more vehicle bounce when you drive over obstacles vou ll need more distance for braking especially since you re on an unpaved surface When you re driving off road bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position This could cause you to lose control and crash So whether you re driving on or off the road you and your passengers should wear safety belts 4 15 Scanning the Terrain Off road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different eatures Here are some things to consider Surface Conditions Off roading can take you over hard packed dirt gravel rocks grass sand mud snow or ice Each of these surfaces affects the steering acceleration and braking of your vehicle in different ways Depending upon the kind of surface you are on you may experience slipping sliding wheel spinning delayed acceleration poor traction and longer braking distances Surface Obstacles Unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous A rock log hole rut or bump can startle you if you not prepared for them Often these obstacles are hidden by grass bushes snow or even the rise and fall of the terrain itself Here are some things to consider sthe path ahead clear e Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead Does the travel take you uphi
68. t work at all So HIS Ea good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake Muid won t correct a leak H sou add Fluid when your linings are worn then you IH have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake Huid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could he burned and your vehicle could he damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check your brake fluid See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index Checking Brake Fluid You 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 leuk After work is done on the brake hydraulic system make sure the level is above the MIN but not over the MAX mark or the top of the window on the side of the reservoir 6 30 What to Add When vou do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such Delco Supreme 117 GM Part No 12377967 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir With
69. tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they arent they muy not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use Your radio may display CLN to indicate that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer If this message appears on the display your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned Ir will still play tapes but vou should clean it zs as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player If you notice a reduction in sound quality try a known good cassette to see if it is the tape or the tape player at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player The recommended cleaning method for your cassette tape player 1s the use of a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which serub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette ts available through vour retail facility GM Part No 12344789 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 und a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape If the cleaning casse
70. the identical size and rating If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you ean borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you ean get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as vou Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block is at the driver s end of the mstrument panel Remove the cover by turning the fastener to the left Extra fuses and the fuse extractor are provided in the cover To reinstall the fuse panel cover push in and turn the fastener to the right PW BATT L LH NOLLSIWNHOSNIMXDO18 35M4 LE mm oS cet GM Fuse Circuit Breaker B 6 56 Usage Not Used Mot Used Headlamp Switch Body Control Module Headlamp Relay Fuse Circuit Breaker 7 Gh Usage Cigarette Lighter Data Link Connector Cruise Control Module and Switch Body Control Module Heated Seats Gages Body Control Module Instrument Panel Cluster Interior Lights Not Used Power Ourside Mirror Power Lock Relay Courtesy Lamps Battery Run Down Protection HVAC Control Head Manual Turn Signal Cluster Engine Control Module Parking Lamps Power Window Switch Body Control Module Ashtray Lamp Fuse Circuit Breaker 13 14 15 16 17 15 19 20 21 in 23 24 Usage Auxiliary Power Power Locks Mo
71. the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to How out of the Hiller neck reinstall the pressure Be sure the arrows on the pressure eap line up like this If a Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on curve acts much like skid and may require the same correction you d use in skid In rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go t may be very humpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safelv Changing a Flat Tire If tire goes flat avoid further tire and whee damage by driving slowly to a level place Tum on your hazard warning flashers hn 22 Changing a tire can cause an injur
72. the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid 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 vour brake system damage brake system parts so badly that they ll have to be replaced Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake fluid on vour vehicle s painted surfaces the paint finish can be damaged Be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle If vou do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Your vehicle has four wheel dise brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won t work well That could lead to an accident When vou hear the brake wear warning sound have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Continuing to drive with worn out hrake pads could result in costly brake repair 6 31 Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wron
73. to limit the amount of fresh air entering your vehicle This is helpful when you are trying to limit odors entering your vehicle Inthe AUTO mode the system will use recirculation as necessary to cool the air Pressing the recirculation button will change the operation to a manual mode and the air will recirculate non stop Press this button again to turn off the recirculation feature RECIRCULATION may be selected with the fan control in OFF te limit odors outside iir and dust from entering your vehicle Pressing the RECIRCULATION button will cancel the OUTSIDE AIR button 5 A C Press this button to turn the air conditioning on and off The system will cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle Air conditioning will be automatically disabled when the outside temperature drops below a level which air conditioning is inelTective Remember that in order for the automatic system to perform well it needs A C to provide cooling performance Air Conditioning On hot days open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best For quick cool down on very hot days use MAX with the temperature knob turned to the left This setting should be used to keep odors and or dust from entering the vehicle For normal cooling on hot days use with the temperature knob turned to the lett
74. traffic on trails or hills do and there are some things you must not do Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to First here s what you should do let opposing traffic know you re there RERER ne Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it Use your headlamps even during the day They make from rolling backwards Also apply the parking brake you more visible to oncoming traffic NEA Per If your engine is still running shift the transmission to REVERSE R release the parking brake and slowly back down the hill in REVERSE 4 21 e If your engine has stopped running you ll need to Instead apply the regular brake to stop the restart it With the brake pedal depressed and the vehicle Then apply the parking brake Shift to parking brake still applied shift the transmission to REVERSE release the parking brake and PARK P and restart the engine Then shift to slowly back straight down REVERSE release the parking brake and x Never attempt to turn around if you are about to slowly back down the hill as straight as possible in a utei Pe Mina stall when going up a hill IF the hill is steep enough REVERSE to stall your vehicle it s steep enough to cause you As you are backing down the hill put your left hand to roll over if you turn around If you can t make it on the steering wheel at the 12 o clock position T
75. trailer brakes or auxiliary wiring Red Use for battery charging it connects to the starter solenoid Light Green Back up lamps Brown Taillamps and parking lamps Yellow Left stoplump and turn signal Dark Green Right stoplamp and turn signal White Heavy Gauge Ground wire e eo 0o White Light Gauge Auxiliary stoplamp Securely attach the harness to the trailer then tape or strap it to your vehicle s frame rail Be sure you leave it loose enough so the wiring doesn t bend or break but nor so loose that it drags on the ground Store the harness in its original place Wrap the harness together und tie it neatly so it won t be damaged 4 53 NOTES 4 54 Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road Ji t th th tun s 2 3 8 3 4 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If Equipped If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow Press the button on top of the steering column all the way down to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers press the button until the first click and release When the
76. vehicle on wet ice you ll understand this 4 9 The traction you can get in curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control What should you do if this ever happens Ease up on the accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want it to go and slow down Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed OF course the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions Under less favorable conditions you ll want to go slower li vou need to reduce vour speed as vou approach curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until vou are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway 4 10 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane or car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or a child darts
77. you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibility of engine and transmission overheating You should use THIRD 3 when towing a trailer Operating your vehicle in THIRD 3 when towing trailer will minimize heat buildup and extend the life of your transmission Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill here s how to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into PARK P yet Then turn your wheels into the curb if facing downhill or into traffic if facing uphill 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and shift into PARK 5 Release the regular brakes 4 51 When You Are Ready to Leave Aft
78. 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is bused on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction 6 42 Temperature 4 B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a
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80. 24 Locking Rear Axle Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with voung children 2 2 tt This vehicle has one double sided key for the ignition liftgate and door lacks It will fit with either side up When a new vehicle is delivered the retailer provides the owner with a pair of identical keys and a key code number The key code number tells your retailer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep this number in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using this number Your selling retailer should also have this number NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in 5o be sure you have extra keys 23 Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle You can use the Keyless Entry System if you have this option You can use your key to unlock your door from the outside To lock your door from the inside slide the lever on Passen
81. 31 4135 English or 1 800 731 4136 Spanish In the Bahamas 1 800 389 0009 In Bermuda Barbados Antigua and the British Virgin Islands 1 900 534 0122 In ull other Caribbean countries 809 763 1315 In other overseas locations call GM Overseas Distribution Corporation in Canada at 905 644 4112 For prompt assistance please have the following information available to give the Customer AssIstance Representative Your name address home and business telephone numbers Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield Retail facility name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage e Nature of concern We encourage you to cull us so we can give your inquiry prompt attention However if you wish to write Oldsmobile address your inquiry to Customer Assistance Representative Oldsmobile Central Office 920 Townsend Street P O Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sum Drive Oshawa Ontario Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of GM Overseas offices When contacting Oldsmobile please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the retail facility using the retailer s facilities equipment and personnel That 15 wh
82. 47 Interior Plastic Components 8 47 6 47 Outside of Your Vehicle 1 ul llla hr 6 44 STER 8 46 6 50 Vinyl RAT eee re ERR RT EEL whence AT rasa lE h 48 reuersi bcd DER Windshielkl Backelass and Wiper Blades 6 48 Climate Control Systems fon es eee eara ana 3 2 3 7 Comfort Controls eget deena a clear oo Disc CIT a ea a a moe Edom etnia ange Compact Disc Player Care 22 12 4 22 Compact Spare Tire Pat eae ele ER 5 3 Compass etes ye Tp Pra Arte Eee aha al ons Fs HD A 2 38 Coniral o t eee 4 6 Convenience Met 5 4 22 cw uam mee a alta ed are 2 41 Convex Outside Miror 2 2 04 DT I Ee 2 36 Rl ate mee Coolant Heater Engine E EE EE 2 15 Counesy Irnnsportati n h 6 Cnu sedon t eon d 2 29 9 2 Customer Assistance Information S Customer Procedure 8 2 Damage oa ee Ree Pa don Een 6 3 Damage Sheet 6 Al Daytime Running Lamps 2233 Dead Battery Detects Reporting Safety ree inet N E DAE esene bint Wea a
83. 537 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information 8 8 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Sufety Administration NHTSA im addition t notifying General Motors lt NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that safety detect exists group of vehicles it may order recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your retailer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 01 23 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You also obtam other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT IF you live m Canada and you believe that vour vehicle has a safety detect you should immediately notify Transport Canada addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited You may write ta Transport Canada Box 8850 Ottawa Ontario 312 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in situation lik
84. ACRE THAIN EU oe port eee tents 4 51 gta en rete ih ee kal 4 46 Worms ESS oa ice ake sae konnen Ra La 4 51 EHE A TATE EUER Exe T T rr 6 20 Transmission Fluid UTR 6 16 Transmission Shifting 2 16 lransmitters Keyless Entry Transportation Courtesy 2 Tnp COnmpulir l c ccce ener COREE Vor ives caca a ee es data eR n Before Leaving TTY Users Turn and Lane Change Signals Turn Signals When Towing Underbody Flushing Service Underbody Maintenance Universal Transmitter Accessories 0 Erasing Channels Operation Programming Rolling Codes om US MET 2 Vehicle Control ax I A Damage Wi if nings eee M Dimensions ldentification Number Loading Storage Ventilation System Visors Sum Molimener Poe dec Rod ode o Romo db om bo RE od 8 ob B d Boa d kh m A amp OR A ox OA b b a homo aeo oom o oT oro mom or om om on Peed Sa oe eu oom om omo Waring IG 552 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 53 Washer Fluid Windshield 6 27 Washing Your Vehicle iu iE 6 48 Weatherstrips EIE TIGE
85. Get out and walk the hill if vou don t know It s the smart way to find out sthe hill simply too rough Steep hills often have ruis gullies troughs and exposed rocks because they are more susceptible to the effects of erosion Driving Uphill Once you decide you cun safely drive up the hill vou need to take some special steps Use vu low gear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain your speed Don t use more power than you need because you don t want your wheels to start spinning or siding Try to drive straight up the hill if at all possible If the path twists and tums you might want to find another route Turning or driving across steep hills can be Driving to the top crest of a hill at full speed can dangerous You could lose traction slide sideways and possibly roll over You could be seriously injured or killed When driving up hills always try to go straight up cause an accident There could be a drop off embankment cliff or even another vehicle You could be seriously injured or killed As you near the top of a hill slow down and stay alert e Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of Q What should I do if my vehicle stalls or is about the hill to stall and I can t make it up the hill Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible If this happens there are some things you should to approaching
86. INS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO Helm Incorporated Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1998 OLDSMOBILE OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic operational information about th vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 15 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 10 00 CURRENT amp PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle OR ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 782 4356 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastem Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover ORDER TOLL FREE Orders willbe mailed within 10 days of receipt Please allow adequate time for postal NOTE For Credit Card Holders Only service If further information is needed write to the address shown below or call 1 800 782 4356 1 800 782 4356 Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with return Monday
87. Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 93 000 Miles 155 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL An Emission Control Service MILEAGE Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote COI Check rear front axle fluid level and add Fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 96 000 Miles 160 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first ACTLAL An Emission Control Service MILEAGE Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first Sce footnote 9 Check rear front axle fluid level and add Muid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 4 7 24 L tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 99 000 Miles 165 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL MILEAGE Au Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components ar every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 8 1 Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Inspect spark plug wires ACT
88. Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap und upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cup slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there 1s still some pressure let 5 19 3 Fill the radiator with the proper DEX COOL 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck e Engine Coolant in the Index more information about the proper coolant mixture E Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap otf D ad Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch our for the engine cooling Fan By this time the coolant level inside the radiator Hiller neck may be lower If the level is lower udd more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck Then replace
89. On cool but sunny days use BI LEVWEL A C to deliver warm air to the floor and cooler air to the instrument panel outlets When the air conditioner 1s on you may sometimes notice slight changes in your vehicles engine speed and power This is normal because the system is designed to cvele the compressor on and off to keep the desired temperature Heating The heater works best if you keep your windows closed while using it On cold days use HEATER with the temperature knob turned to the right BLEND is useful in coal weather when you have fog or ice on the windshield or side windows If vou use the optional engine coolant heater before starting your engine your heating system will produce warmer air faster to heat the passenger compartment in cold weather See Engine Coolant Heater in the Index Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed use VENT to direct outside air through your vehicle Airflow 15 through the instrument panel outlets Your vehicle s ventilation system supplies outside air to the inside of your vehicle when it is moving When the vehicle is not moving you can get outside air to flow through by selecting any mode and any fan speed You will find air outlets in the center and on the sides of your instrument panel You can direct the airflow side to side by rotating the thumbwheel located in the center of the vent The vent can be tilted up and down also
90. Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around vour front wheels Then shift buck and forth between REVERSE and forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear If that doesn t get you out after few tries vou may need to he towed out Or you can use your recovery hooks if your vehicle has them If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Using the Recovery Hooks Your vehicle is equipped with recovery hooks The recovery hooks are provided at the front of your vehicle You may need to use them if you re stuck off road and need to be pulled to someplace where you can continue driving The recovery hooks when used are under a lot of force Always pull the vehicle straight out Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back NOTICE Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered warranty 3 NOTES 0 NOTES Section 6 Service and Appearance Care 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
91. Park EE 6 48 Wheel eae ert GO 6 43 Nut geen eee hun seoaren S229 6 60 Fep Ame iul ce DECR REX Ex DR 6 43 2 25 Windshield Washer 0 424 420 ee c etos 2 28 Fluid MK UE ICE DUE THEE MEE Lr Fluid Level Check MUERE TIGE CES E Sgt 7 39 9 10 Windshield Wipers 2012122422244 EX EAE ER 2 28 Blade eer erbe tod m E ME Rei ERRAT Y TET egt Rear ren EAM 2 2 Rear Blade Replacement 345 6 37 MEET DAYE aay ek acce 4 38 Wiring Headlamp 2 el Saeed hme BOR Wrecker 22 4 Wheel Base Length Filter Change Engine Cooling System Automatic Transmission Fuel Tank R 134a Refrigerant Differential Fluid Front Rear 100 Ib ft 140 Nem Tire Pressure See Page 6 37
92. System Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Chassis Lubrication Differential Front and Rear Axle FLUID LUBRICANT Chassis Lubricant GM Part 12377985 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No 1052884 pint 1050017 1 quart or equivalent DEXRON 1II Automatic Transmission Fluid Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 234624 or equivalent Chassis Lubricant GM Part No 12377983 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Axle Lubricant GM Part No 1052271 or SAE 80W 9 GL 5 Gear Lubricant FLUID LUBRICANT DEXRON III Automatic Transmission Fluid GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part 1051515 or equivalent USAGE Transfer Case Windshield Washer Solvent Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood Latch Assembly Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube Part No 12346241 or equivalent USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Fuel Filler Door and Endgate Hinges and Rear Folding Seat Multi pu rpose lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent
93. T hooks inserted in the T hook slots 5 11 Rear Towing Tow Limits 35 mph 55 Km h 50 miles 80 kni Fou must ise a towing dolly under the front wheels when towing from tle rea NOTICE Do not tow with sling tvpe equipment or rear bumper valance damage will occur Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cables or J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle s instrument panel See Gages in the Index If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Steam from an overheated engine can burn vou badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if vou see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could
94. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking Its wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep vour windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts 4 30 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if vou can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Hvdroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous 5o 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 oping fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can
95. To control the amount of through the outlets rotate the thumbwheel below the vent Ventilation Tips e Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work ar better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows When vou enter a vehicle in cold weather move the fan control to high for Few moments before driving off This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle Defogging and Defrosting On cool humid days use BLEND to keep the windshield und side windows clear Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in extreme humid or cold conditions Turn the temperature knob to the right and move rhe fan control toward high Rear Window Defogger The rear window has lines that warm the glass For best results clear the window of as much snow or us possible before using the rear window defogger To turn on the rear window defogger find the switch marked REAR with the defog symbol on the lower right corner of your climate control system Press the switch until the light in the switch comes on then release i Ir will only work if the ignition switch is turned to RUN The rear window defogser will stay on for f
96. UAL An Emission Control Service 1 Replace spark plugs An Emision Control Service C 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 1 Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV valve Emission Control Service MILEAGE 7 25 Short Trip City Maintenance Schedule 150 000 Miles 240 000 kin Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service ACTUAL whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cup and neck Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Contro Service MILEAGE The services shown in this schedule up to 100 000 miles 166 000 km should be performed after 100 000 miles 166 DOO km at the same intervals The services shown ar 150 000 miles 240 000 km should be performed at the same interval after 50 000 miles 240 CO kimi See Owner Checks and Services and Periodic Maintenance Inspections following Footnotes The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended mainte
97. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ienition key is in RUN If you cannot shift out of PARK ease pressure the shift lever press the button on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish See Shifting Out of PARK P in the Index REVERSE Use this gear to back up NOTICE Shifting to REVERSE while your vehicle is moving forward could damage vour transmission Shift to REVERSE R only after vour vehicle is stopped rock your vehicle buck and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transmission see Stuck In Sand Mud lee or snow in the Index NEUTRAL NY In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL 1 only Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engine is racing running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal vour vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Don t shift out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engine is racing NOTICE Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty b2 17 DRIVE Dx This position ts for normal driving If y
98. a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If vou don t explosive gas could be present Battery Nuid contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If vou accidentally get it in vour eves or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately Un Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things vou should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to an unpainted metal engine part or a body metal surface Don t connect positive lo negative 7 2 you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And don t connect the negative to negative 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery un un Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t zo to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery Attach the cable at
99. acked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or Fabric 6 40 e The tire has bump bulge or split e The tire has puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well because of the size or location ot the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look al the Certification Tire label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tires sidewall When you get new tires bet ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance handling speed rating traction ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle IF your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow lf you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias hias belted or radial as your original tires Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to vour vehicle Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels It s all right to drive with your compact spare if you have one It
100. acles Ruts Logs control Boulders e What s at the bottom of the hill s there a hidden creek bank or even a river bottom with large rocks Wharsthe surface like Smooth Rough Slippery Hard packed dirt Gravel 2 Ave there some things I should not do when driving down a hill lf vou decide you can go down a hill safely then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down and use a low Yes These are important because if you gear This way engine drag can help your brakes and ienore them vou could lose control and have a they won t have to do all the work Descend slowly serious accident keeping your vehicle under control at all times 5 Png 3 When driw ing downhill avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill A hill that s not too steep to drive down may be too steep to drive across You could roll over if you don t drive straight down e Never go downhill with the transmission in NEUTRAL M This is called free wheeling Your brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and Fade 4 23 Q Am I likely to stall when going downhill It s much more likely to happen going uphill But if it happens going downhill here s what to do Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes Apply the parking brake Shift to PARK P and while still braking restart the engine e Shift back to a low gear release the parking brake drive stra
101. aired as soon as possible You wall hear two clicks when the tire is secure but pull an the tire to make sure Follow this diagram to store the spare or flat tire Return the jack wheel wrench and wheel blocks to the proper location in your vehicles rear area Secure the Items and replace the jack cover Retainer Rubber Band Some Models Work Gloves Mat Jack Storage Cover Wheel Blocks Hub Cap Removal Tool some models Wheel Wrench Jack Jacking Instructions Make sure the tire and carrier are secure Driving with the tire or carrier unlatched could injure pedestrians or damage the vehicle Compact Spare Tire If Equipped 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 vou should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph 105 km h for distances up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have vour full size tire repaired or replaced where vou want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon s you Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again 5 31 NOTICE When the compact spare is installed don t take vou
102. an the following pages 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 t 150 000 miles 240 000 km should be performed at the same interval after 150 000 miles 240 000 kim See Owner Checks and Services and Periodic Maintenance Inspections following Footnotes The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Kesources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance he recorded Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints and brake pedal springs good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Periodic Maintenance Inspections in Part C of this schedule Drive axle service see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index for proper lubricant to use Drain and refill at first oil change At subsequent oil changes check fluid level and add fluid as needed It driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer drain fluid and refill every 15 000 miles 25 000 km More frequent l
103. and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 Shift to NEUTRAL N Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear vou wart iu t Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can 2 22 Parking Over Things That Burn 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 Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine running But if ever you have to here are some things to know Engine exhaust can kill It contains the gas carbon monoxide CO which you can t see or smell It can cause unconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Idling the engine with the air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle see the earlier Caution under Engine Exhaust Also idling in a closed in place can let deadly Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into vour vehicle Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and e Have your vehicle fixed immediately carbon monoxide CQ into your vehicle ev
104. art on the air bag system earlier in this section 1 51 NOTES 1 52 E Section 2 Features and Controls c gt 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 vou have problem Mew Vehicle Break In lenition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped Automatic Transmission Operation 9 Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK P Shitting Out of PARK P Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtruys and Ciearette Lighter Sun Visors Accessory Power Outlets Sunroof If Equipped Universal Transmitter i 2 Keys 24 All Wheel Drive 4 Door Locks 25 Windows b Kevless Entry System 25 Horn 9 Liftgate 2 Tilt Wheel Theft 26 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever Passlock 32 Exterior Lamps 3 3 4 b da EE 1 Fi b b Fur pra qu BS p D23 2 63 i I 3 ba 23 ba ba Po bo 2 e EESAEDSUS 2 22 Parking Over Things That Burn 50 Instrument Panel 2 23 Engine Exhaust 5 Instrument Panel Cluster 2 23 Running Your Engine While You re Parked 53 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2
105. at might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bug system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you ve had a crash do vou 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 aon If you ever see a lube the drivers or the right To help aveld personal injury belt assembly must be replaced if this vehicle in a collision or if Replace Belt appears below See front passenger s safety belt that says to replace the belt be sure to do so Then the new belt will he there to help protect you ina collision You would see this label on the belt near the door opening Demers Manual for more information Replace Remplacer Belt La Ceinture If belts ure cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean vou will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may he necessary even if the belt wasn t being used at the time of the collision IF an air bag inflates you ll need to replace air bag system parts See the p
106. ause the back of a rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in the rear seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Because your vehicle has right front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint A See Sears in the Index is 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the 2 Put the restraint on the seat safety belt quickly if vou ever had to 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 1 46 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 6 To tighten the belt feed the shoulder belt back into the the retractor to set the lock retractor while you push down on the child restraint You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let
107. bout how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bae Equipped Vehicle in the Index You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage und the date of any service work vou pertorm See Maintenance Kecord in the Index You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if vou try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it e Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before vou attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance Check with vour retailer hefore adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane higher At a minimum it should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3 5 93 in Canada Improved gasoline specifications have been developed by the American Autom
108. brake NOTE Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts Try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only in PARK P or NEUTRAL If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service Brake Transmission Shift Interlock BTS Check When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does vou or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake see Parking Bruke in the Index if necessary NOTE Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move tad With the engine off turn the key to the RUN position but don t start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P your vehicles BTSI needs service 7 41 Ignition Transmission 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 PARK P The key should come out only in LOCK Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK P Mechanism Check When you are doing this check your vehicle could begin to move You or others could be inj
109. ccidental bumping can cause the arm to fall back and strike the windshield 1 To remove the old wiper blades lift the wiper arm until it locks inte vertical position A Blade Assembly B Arm Assembly C Locking Tab D Blade Pivot E Hook Slot F Arm Hook 6 35 2 Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tub 5 Be sure that the notches are locked by the bottom Pull down on the blade assembly to release it from claws Make sure that all other claws are properly the wiper arm hook locked on both sides of the insert slots 3 Remove the insert from the blade assembly The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by the bottom claws of the blade assembly At the notched end pull the insert from the blade assembly A Claw in Notch 4 To install the new wiper insert slide the insert D B Correct Installation notched end last into the end with two blade claws A Slide the insert all the way through the blade claws at the opposite end B The plastic cups C1 will be forced off as the insert is fully inserted h h C Incorrect Installation 6 the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot 7 Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly onto the windshield Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement in this section for instructions on how to change the backglass wiper blade The
110. cident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Slop somewhere as soon as vou can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb ft 140 NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Retainer alve Stem Pointed Down Spare Tire Spring Wheel Wrench Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Lower 1 Raise Hoist Arm 1 Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle NOTICE with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear 2 Pull the retainer through the wheel a I um V 4 An aluminum wheel with a Mat tire should always 3 Put the chisel end of the wheel wrench on an angle be stored under the vehicle with the hoist through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist However storing it that way for an extended shaft Turn the wheel wrench to the right until the period could damage the wheel To avoid this tire raised against the underside of the vehicle have the wheel rep
111. cle Move the seatback forward by moving the button toward the front of the vehicle Heated Front Seats Option If you have this feature the control is located on the side of the seat This feature will quickly heat the lower cushion and lower back of the driver und front passenger seats for added comfort Press the lower part of the swatch down to turn the heater on low Press the upper part of the switch to turn the heater on high Put the center position to turn the heater off 1 3 Power Lumbar Control Reclining Front Seathacks B The control is on the side of the driver s or passenger s seat Press and hold the front of the control until you have the desired lumbar support To decrease lumbar support press the rear of the control To adjust the seatback lift the lever on the outer side of thie seal Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position 1 4 But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving 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 reclined like this The shoulder belt can t do its job because it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job eit
112. comfortably cool interior e Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead und to the sides Check your mirrors and your imstruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into rest service or parking area and take nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency Hill and Mountain Roads Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system und transmission These parts can work hard on mountain roads Know how to co down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill W you don t shift down your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Shift down to let vour engine assist vour brakes on a steep downhill slope Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain If vou drive regularly in steep country or i your re planning to visit there here are some tips that can make vour trips safer and more enjoyable See Off Road Driving in the Index for information about driving off road D c Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut the center of the road
113. d Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings and have them repaired or replaced The air bag svstem does not need regular maintenance Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Automatic Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transmission in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the system and repair If needed 7 40 At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all body door and fuel door hinges rear compartment hinges latches and locks including the glove hox console doors and the body hood and any moving seat hardware Lubricate the hood safety lever pivot and prop rod pivot Part D tells you what to use More Frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment Starter Switch Check When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does vou or others could be injured Follow the steps below Before vou start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle Firmly apply both the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary and the regular
114. d 311 60 plus ihe US onder processing Ass Sees SAE bE EE NEA Ru iie Esc V DATA 4 7 Accessory Power Outlets 2 45 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle 6 3 Adding Sound Equipment 3 20 Add On Equipment 4 44 PAR AUI GP Oa Gani ERE a ee UNIT 1 20 Adding Eguipment 1 26 How Docs ee eases 1 24 How HV bz cV 1 22 RC Ew a ara Te OR 1 22 Readiness Light CUORE 1 21 2 53 SODE rude rer caet esI 4 What Makes it 1 23 What You Sec After it Inflates 1 24 When Should it Inflate 1 23 Air Cleaner wie cera le Lae li LAE Ti 6 15 Par coronare kn RE ED E ER 3 5 pax pau 6 61 Alignment and Balance Tire 6 43 All Wheel Drive Dra Aluminum Wheels 6 50 PURE e s Sk ie vun reram 3 22 Anti Lock Brake System Saming Light 2 37 4 7 PEE CR HEERER 4 7 Appearance Cae eps cutie eee eae Gece 6 44 LETTERE ITI MEE iir Arbitration Peogram 2222522 152 8 7 Armrest Storage ISTE 2 4 Ashtrays VETER ERE
115. d a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the front of my vehicle will it keep the air bags from working properly As long as the push bumper or bicycle rack is attached to your vehicle so that the vehicle s basic structure isn t changed it s not likely to keep the air bags from working properly in a crash Q Is there anything I might add to the front of the vehicle that could keep the air bags from working properly Yes If you add things that change your vehicles frame bumper system front end sheet metal or height they may keep the air bag system from working properly Also the air bag system may not work properly if you relocate any of the air bag sensors If you have any questions about this you should contact Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure in the Index 1 26 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 And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear 5eat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt Push the latch plate into the buckle un
116. d take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transmission And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park 1n a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them in a storage area or take them with you Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle its best to lock it up and take your keys But what if you have to leave your ignition key What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle Put your valuables in a storage area like your glove box Lock all the doors except the driver s TM Passlock Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft deterrent system Passlock is a passive theft deterrent system The system is armed once the key is removed from the ignition Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key correct key ts not used fuel is disabled During normal operation the SECURITY light will off after the engine is started If the engine stalls and the SECURITY light flashes wait about 10 minutes until the light stops flashing before trying to resturt the engine Remember to release the key from the START position as soon as the engine starts If the engine does not start after three 3 tries the vehicle needs service If vou are driving and the SECURITY light comes on you will he ahle to
117. de ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the Vehicle to go IF vou start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice eravel or other material is on the road For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance wall be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the roud to make mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any anti lock brake system ABS helps avoid only the braking skid Driving Guidelines This multipurpose passenger vehicle is defined as a utility vehicle in Consumer Information Regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA of the United States Department of Transportation Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a narrower track to make them capable of performing a wide variety of off road applications Spec
118. display EJECT Press this button to remove the compact disc or cassette tape The icon with the box around it on the display will eject and the radio will play may be activated with either the ignition or radio off Cassettes and compact dises may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio 11 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 If ignored the system plays normally and the radio is nat protected by the feature If THEFTLOCK is activated your radio will not operate if stolen When THEFTLOCK is activated the radio will display LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery power is removed If your battery loses power for any reason you must unlock the radio with the secret code before it will operate 3 17 Activating the Thelt Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system It is recommended that you read through all nine steps before starting the procedure NOTE If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4 1 Write down any three or four digit number rom 000 1999 and keep it in safe place se
119. dition is the type of fuels used repairs may not be covered by your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions contain an octane enhancing additive culled methyleyclopentadieny manganese tricarhonyl ask vour service station operator whether or not his fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containing MMT are used spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized GM retailer for service To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming your engine and fuel system allowing vour emission control system to function properly Therefore you should not have to add anything to the fuel In addition gasolines containing oxvgenautes such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gusolines may be available in your area to help cleun the air General Motors recommends that you ust these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier NOTICE Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Don t use it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubher parts That damage wouldn t be covered under vour warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries
120. driver information system storage compartment for sunglasses and a universal transmitter 2 37 Driver Information System This system displays the outside air temperature compass direction and trip information m the overhead console US MET The US MET United States metric button allows you to switch the display between the English and metric system MODE The MODE button can be used to toggle between three modes of operation OFF COMP TEMP and TRIP OFF This turns the system off COMP TEMP The display provides the outside temperature and one of eight compass readings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing Before you turn on the ignition and move the vehicle the temperature indicated will be the last outside temperature recorded with the ignition on If the outside temperature 15 37 F 3 C or lower the display will toggle between the word ICE and the current temperature every eight seconds This is a warning to the driver that road conditions may be icy and that appropriate precautions should he taken The compass is self calibrating so it does not need to be manually set However if C Calibration is displayed the compass will need to be calibrated You may also place the compass in a noncalibrated mode by pressing and holding the MODE and US MET buttons simultaneously while in the COMP TEMP mode After about 10 seconds the compass will display C and you can release the buttons Drive the vehicle
121. e Limited Warranty interim transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program Please consult your retailer for details The Roadside Assistance program is available only in the United States and Canada GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or to discontinue its participation in this program Both Oldsmobile and your Oldsmobile retailer are committed to making sure vou are completely satisfied with your new vehicle Our experience has shown that situation arises where you feel your concern has not bees adequately addressed the Customer Satisfaction ES described earlier in this section is very successful There may be instances where an impartial third party can assist in arriving at solution to a disagreement reearding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Oldsmobile voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE AUTO LINE ts an out al court program administered hy the Better Business Bureau system to automotive disputes This program is available free of charge to customers who currently own o
122. e footnote 4 Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 7 16 ACTUAT MILEAGE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED E DATE ACTUAI MILEAGE Short Trip City Maintenance Schedule 54 000 Miles 90 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL MILEAGE Aa Emission Control Service 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 uxle seuls for leaking See footnote 1 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 57 000 Miles 95 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL An Emission Control Service MILEAGE 1 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 5 C Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 60 000 Miles 100 000 km 1 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL Au Emission Control Service MILEAGE Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first
123. e or delivery service If vou de not use your vehicle under amy of these conditions change Hue ute filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 Ka 18 000 Miles 30 000 km _ Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 1 Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid us needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 1 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection und Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote MILEAGE 7 10 21 000 Miles 35 000 km C Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL An Emission Control Service MILEAGE O 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 See footnote 24 000 Miles 40 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL An Emission Control Service MILEAGE 1 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote st Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote _
124. e sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them HW they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them your blades do become worn or damaged get new blades or blade inserts Windshield Washer There s paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol on the top of the multifunction lever To spray washer fluid on the windshield push the paddle The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return pto your presel speed In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking vour vision Rear Window Washer Wiper This switch is located on the instrument panel To turn the rear wiper on slide the switch to either LO or HI To turn the wiper off slide the switch to OFF To wash the window press the wash button located on the swatch The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as the windshield washer However the rear window washer will run out of fluid before the windshield washer If you ean wash your windshield but net your rear window check your fluid level Cruise Control With cruise control you can maintain speed of about 23 mph 40 km h or more without keeping vour foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h li vou apply your brakes the cruise control will s
125. e tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation you can get the following Too much flexing Too much heat Bad wear Bad handling 5 Tire overloading Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Also check the tire pressure of the spare tire If you have a compact spare tire it should be at 60 psi 420 How to Check Use good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You can t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they re underinflated Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt und moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6 000 to 8 000 miles IO QOO to 13 O00 km Any time you notice unusual weir rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It s Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this section for more information The purpose of regular rotation ts to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The fi
126. e the cargo security shade to cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle Grasp the handle and unroll the cover Latch the posts into the sockets on the inside trim panel on the passenger s side of the vehicle to secure it An improperly stored cargo cover could he thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver You or others could be injured If vou remove the cover always store it outside of the vehicle When vou put it back always be sure that it is securely reattached Cargo Tie Downs There are four cargo tic downs in the rear that allow you to strap cargo in and keep it from moving inside the vehicle Luggage Carrier If you try to carry something on top of your vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier like paneling plywood a mattress and so forth the wind can catch it as vou drive along This can cause vou to lose control What you are carrying could be violently torn off and this could cause vou or other drivers to have a collision and of course damage vour vehicle You may be able to carry something like this inside But never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle A luggage carrier allows you to load things on top of your vehicle The luggage carrier has slats and side rails attached to the roof slicing crossriuls and places to use for tying things down These let you load some other things on top of your vehicle
127. e this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 442 6337 or write Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 300 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals owner s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and past model General Motors vehicles The toll free telephone number for ordering information in Canada is 800 668 5539 8 9 1998 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATIOI The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling o the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check money order or credit card information to Helm Incorporated address below SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc RETAIL SELL PRICE 90 00 TRANSMISSION TRANSAXLE TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures adjustments and specifications for the 1998 GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 40 00 SERVICE BULLET
128. e with quality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poor Fuel quality will cause your engine nor ro run as efficiently as designed You may notice this as stalling after start up stalling when vou put the vehicle into gear misfire hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions may go uway once the engine is warmed up This will be detected by the svstem and cause the light to turn on If you experience one or more of these conditions change the fuel brand you use It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off If none of the above steps have made rhe light turn off have your retailer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed 2 59 ingine Oil Pressure Gage The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi pounds per square inch when the engine is running Oil pressure may vary with engine speed outside temperature and oil viscosity but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problems causing low oil pressure Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have you
129. eaa e eats Delogging and Defrostins eek E LING SI ETE 3 6 Dimensions Vehicle Yo PV TERR Y Y noi LIE once ream ere is Door Loc re ene torrie 22 4 eT a 0 1 3 MER oe v 9 V wh 2 41 Deer ef Be ee eee Vee he vd oe per Gr ae 3 E Drive Automatic Transmission 2 18 Driver Information System 2 38 LV PORE BEES ep den v Pa CNET VA ea 1 13 E E Ra 4 1 CU ks WX FEY ERE 4 33 ERA I Eod a tie ae oat 4 2 Drunken 4 3 Ca ees ehh RR nmi 6 5 PUES EVE ES TEE DA EEEN EAA E E nar 4 33 Guidelines XI 24415 Hill and Mountain Roads rax ead Ie dE 4 36 Ina 4 41 ard quil aua 4 28 ob E Ce PECES 4 15 LELLCUPEERS ICI iure Qum 4 Rainy Conditions 4 30 Snowy and ley Conditions 4 38 Through Deep Standing Water 4 32 NRT PEC UO ie Se a ee Ree cern EIER EIC 4 31 Winter 3 38 With a Tr ailer UR UI ER PEPA RR ANN Y NN TO ee 4 49 Driving On Grades While Towing a 4 31 Drunken Driving i 4 3 Equipment Adding onse 6 34 Electrical System 6 34 6 10 Coolunt Heater See 2 15 C
130. eans always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestriuns or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rearend collisions about the most preventable af accidents Yel they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly 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 Vision a Atientiveness Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol In most cases these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving In recent years over 17 000 annual motor vehicle related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol with more than 300 000 people injured Many adults by some estimates nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it s against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve this
131. eck the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage Your vehicle will require more frequent service due to off road use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for additional information Driving at Night ee cei Se Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason 1s that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue 4 28 Here are some tips on night driving Drive defensively Dont drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you Since you cunt see as well vou may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead Inremote areas watch for animals e i you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest Night Vision 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 us a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision For example if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night But if you re driving don t wear sunglasses at night They may cul down on glare from headlamps but thev also make a lot of th
132. ed Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero To view the trip odometer press the button near the readout To reset the trip odometer press the button until it clears Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Each tachometer has a different limit depending on the powertrain m your vehicle The tachometer has three areas normal operating range red warning range and red danger range The normal operating range shows your engine speed during normal driving conditions For example when the needle points to 2 it means the engine is running at 2 000 revolutions per minute rpm The tachometer needle will vary all the time that the engine is running The shaded red warming range tells you that your engine speed is reaching its upper limits Don t drive very long with the tachometer in the red warning range Lift your foot off the accelerator pedal The solid red danger range tells you that your engine speed is at its upper limits You should immediately shift to a higher gear or lift your foot off the accelerator pedal NOTICE Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red range or engine damage will occur Warning Lights Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning light
133. ed for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must he restrained while in a vehicle 1 34 Smaller Children and Babies Children who are up against or very close to an air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults and older children but not for voung children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint svstem can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right tvpe and size for your child A very young child s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips as it should Instead the belt will likely be over the child s abdomen In crash the belt would apply force right on the child s abdomen which could cause serious or fatal injuries So be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary because an infant s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the
134. educing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound hut FM signals will reuch only about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortu bls and clearly 3 20 Before vou add sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can add what vou 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 Your vehicle s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly So before adding sound equipment check with your retailer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A
135. efore sunset The DRL system will make your headlamps come on al reduced brightness when the ignition is on e the headlump switch is in automatic headlamp mode and the parking brake i5 released When the DRL are on only vour headlamps will be on The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on The instrument panel won t be lit up either When it begins to get dark the headlamps will uutomatically switch from DRL to the regular headlamps When you turn the headlamp switch off the regular lamps will co off and your heaclamps will change to the reduced brightness of DRL provided it is not dark outside To idle your vehicle with the DRL off set the parking brake The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when vou need it Fog Lamps Use your fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions Your low beam headlamps must be on for your fog lamps to work The fog lump witch is on the instrument panel under the lamps switch Press the switch to turn the fog lamps on Press the switch again to turn them off A light will glow in the switch when the fog lamps are on Fog lamps will go off whenever vour high beam headlamps come on When the high beams go off the foy lamps will come on again 2 33 Interior Lamps Brightness Control Turn the switch next to the headlamp switch up to make your instrument panel l
136. el bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make vour tires lose air and make vou lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Tire Chains NOTICE NOTICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life hrake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire clearance to the body and chassis Don t use tire chains They can damage vour vehicle because there s not enough clearance Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To help avoid damage to your Used Replacement Wheels vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it s contacting your vehicle and don t spin your wheels See Changing Flat Tire in the Index for more information Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in closed space When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle be sure to follow the manufacturer s warnings and instructions And always open
137. elf as needed for road conditions Windows Power Windows The power windows controls are on euch of the side doors With power windows the switches control the windows when the ignition is on or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is present See Retained Accessory Power in the Indes The driver s door hits u switch for the passenger windows as well There are individual controls on each of the side doors Press the side of the switch with the down arrow to lower a window Press the side of the switch with the up antw po raise a window Express Down Window The driver s window switch has an express down feature that allows you to lower it without holding the window switch Hold the driver s window switch down for more than half a second te activate the express down feature Lightly tap the switch to open the window slightly The express down feature can be interrupted at any time by pressing the up arrow end of the switch Lockout Switeh Your vehicle has lockout feature to prevent passengers Iram operating the power windows Press LOCK to activate this feature Press NORM and the windows return to normal operation Horn To sound the horn press the center pad on the steering wheel Tilt Wheel You should the steering wheel before you drive You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold t
138. elivery service lf da not use vour vehicle under any of these conditions change the fid amd filter every 50 000 miles 83 O00 kar Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote L Inspect engine accessory drive belt Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote Continued 7 33 Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Continued C Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote 67 500 Miles 112 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote amp O Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote O Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 kin Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first
139. em Improper service mean that your air bag system wort work properly See your retailer Tor service NOTICE If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s air bag the bag may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s air bag Do not open or break the air bag coverings Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone 15 working on your vehicle Your retailer and the Bravada Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index For up to two minutes after the ignition kev is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air hag can still inflate during improper service You be injured if vou are close to an air bag when it inflates Avoid wires wrapped with vellow tape or vellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so Phe air bag system does not need regular maintenance 1 25 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle If 1 ad
140. emand extreme caution Find out how deep the water is before you drive through it If its deep enough to cover your wheel hubs axles or exhaust pipe don t try it you probably won t get through Also water that deep can damage your axle and other vehicle parts If the water isn t too deep then drive through it slowly At fast speeds water splashes on your ignition system and your vehicle can stall Stalling can also occur if you get your tailpipe under water And as long as your tailpipe is under water you ll never be able to start your engine When you go through water remember that when your brakes get wet it may take you longer to stop Driving through rushing water can be dangerous Deep water can sweep vour vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown If it s only shallow water it can still wash away the ground from under your tires and vou could lose traction and roll the vehicle over Don t drive through rushing water See Driving Through Water in the Index for more information on driving through water After Off Road Driving Remove uny brush or debris that has collected on the underbody chassis or under the hood These accumulations can be a fire hazard After operation in mud or sand have the brake linings cleaned and checked These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking Check the body structure steering suspension wheels tires and exhaust system for damage Also ch
141. en if the fan switch is at the highest setting One place this can happen is a garage Exhaust with CO can come easily NEVER park in a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index It can be dangerous to get out of vour vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave vour vehicle when the engine is running unless vou have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure vour vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shitting Into PARK in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Locking Rear Axle Your locking rear axle can give you additional traction on snow mud sand or gravel li works like a standard axle most of the time bur 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 All Wheel Drive Your engine s driving power is sent to all four wheels lor extra traction All wheel drive is like four wheel drive but there 15 no lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle It 15 fully automatic and adjusts its
142. equently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle e If the vehicle is used for delivery service police taxi or other commercial application One of the reasons vou should follow this schedule if you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down sooner Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or 3 months whichever occurs first Drive Axle Service or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 Km Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Inspection if driving in dusty conditions Automatic Transmission Service severe conditions only Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Filter Replacement Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 Km Automatic Transmission Service normal conditions Every 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Fuel Tank Cap und Lines Inspection Every 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Spark Plug Wire Inspection Spark Plug Replacement Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV Valve Inspection 7 5 Maintenance Schedule Short Trip City Intervals Every 150 000 Miles 240 000 Km Cooling System Service or every 60 months whichever occurs first These intervals aunty summarize services Be sure fo follow t
143. er Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your retailer See Appearance Cure and Muatertals in the Index Your vehicle has a basecoat eleareoat paint finish The vlearcout gives more depth and gloss to the colored hasecoat Always use waxes und polishes that are non abrasive and made tora basecoat clearcoat paint finish NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other sults ice melting agents road oil and tur tree sap bird droppings chemicals From industrial chimneys ete damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe lor painted surfaces to remove foreign mutter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new hy keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster Washing with water is all that ts usually needed However you may use chrome polish on
144. er Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine e Shift into gear and Relcase the parking brake Let up on the brake pedal Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks Bow 4 52 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that ure especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid don t overfilly engine oil axle lubricant belt cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly you re trailering is a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hiteh nuts and bolts are tight Trailer Wiring Harness The trailer wiring harness is an eight wire harness assembly The harness is stored under the vehicle on the driver s side corner frame crossmember The harness has a 30 amp feed wire with an inline fuse located by the junction block See Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index The harness does not have a connector and should be wired by a qualified electrical technician The technician can use the following color code chart when connecting the wiring harness to your trailer Dark Blue Use for electric
145. er BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks The law in many U S states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0 10 percent In a growing number of U S states and throughout Canada the limit is 0 08 percent In some other countries is even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chance is 25 times greater 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 lll be careful isn t the right answer What if there s an emergency a need to take sudden action as
146. er occurs first See footnote Check reur front axle fluid level and add Fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See Footnote 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Inspect spark plug wires ACTUAL Z An Emission Service MILEAGE _1 Replace spark plusy Emission Control Setir Continued SERVICED BY Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule HOO O00 Miles 166 000 kin Continued L1 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 1 Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV valve An Emission Control Service 150 000 Miles 240 000 km O Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service ACTUAL whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use MILEAGE Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service Part B Owner Checks and Services Listed below 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 su
147. ery replacement or resynchronization is necessary See the instructions that follow e Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again If you re still having trouble see your retailer or qualified technician for service Operation When you press UNLOCK the driver s door will unlock automatically the parking lamps will Hash and the interior lights will go on If you press UNLOCK again within three seconds the remaining doors will unlock the parking lamps will flash and the interior lights will go on Press LOCK to lock all the doors Press LOCK again and the horn will chirp Press the REAR button twice within three seconds Lao unlock the rear liftgate glass the parking lamps will flash and the interior lights will go on The transmission must he in PARK P or NEUTRAL N Remote Panic Alarm When the button with the horn symbol on the key transmitter is pressed the horn will sound and the headlamps and taillamps will fash for up to two minutes This can be turned off by pressing the horn button again waiting 30 seconds or starting the vehicle Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter rom unlocking you
148. es 50 000 km E Change engine ail and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL SERVICED EY An Emission Control Service CI Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote 4 O Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid is needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions MILEAGE In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches O 32 C or higher Inhilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If von do not use vour vehicle under aay of these conditions change the fut and filter every 50 000 miles 83 O00 km Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Replace fuel filter Au Emission Control Service See footnote LE Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 7 30 I Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 37 500 Miles 62 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL An Entisston Control Service MILEAGE Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote
149. ess EJECT or RCL If E and number appear on the radio display the tape won t play because of an error e The tape is tight and the player can t turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub to the left with a pencil Turn the tape over and repeat If the hubs do not turn easily your tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player Try new tape to make sure your player is working properly Ell The tape is broken Try a new tape If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your retailer If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your retailer when reporting the problem REV 1 Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play the last selected station while the tape reverses You may select stations during REV operation by using TUNE FWD 2 Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape Press the button again to return to playing speed The radio will play the last selected station while the tape advances You may select stations during FWD operation by using TUNE PROG 3 Press this button to play the other side of the tape DO 4 Press this button to reduce background noise Note that the double D symbol will appear on the display Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license f
150. even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor 1 14 Q What s wrong with this You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash vou would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly g as much protection this way 1 15 Q What s wrong with this You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the helt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you At The belt is buckled in the wrong place O What s wrong with this You 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 Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver
151. f purchase whichever occurs first Appearance Care Materials Chart PART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 991954 23 x 25 in Polishing Cloth Wax Treated Exterior polishing cloth 150172 ox 0 23 1 Tar and Road Oil Remover Removes tar road onl and asphalt 10180173 l6 0 473 L Chrome Cleaner and Polish Use on chrome stainless steel nickel copper and brass 1050174 16 ov 0473 1 White Sidewall Tire Cleaner Removes soil amd black marks from whitew alls LOS02 4 32 ov 0 946 L Vinyl Cleaner Cleans vinyl tops upholstery amd convertible tops 1050427 23 ox 0 680 L Glass Cleaner Removes dirt grime smoke and fingerprints 52870 oz 0473 Li Wash Wix Concentrate Cleans une light y waxes fit Protects leather wood acrylics Plexislas plastic 105291594 Baz 0 237 LI Armor Protectant tite saa mu nibber and vinyl 10152025 16 ov 0 473 Ly urpose Interior Cleans carpets seats trim door panels Cleaner and mats Wheel Cleaner Spray on and rinse with water Baw 227 L Capture Dry Spot Remover Attracts absorbs and removes sells Armor Cleaner Cleans and shines a variety of surface types 23 si ft Shines vehicle without scratching 12345725 12 oz 0 354 Silicone Tire Shine Spray on tine shine 12377964 I6 oz 0 473 L Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants 12377964 0473 L
152. fer Case All Wheel Drive Inspection Every 12 months or at oil change intervals check front axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Inspect other brake parts including calipers parking brake etc Check parking brake adjustment You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE Fluids and lubricants identified below by name part number or specification may be obtained from your retailer USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Engine Oil Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol of the proper viscosity To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle s engine see Engine Oil in the Index 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and use only GM Goodwrench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index Engine Coolant Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid Hydraulic Brake System USAGE Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steering
153. fety belt or not But you can unbuckle a safety belt even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted If my vehicle has air bags why should have to wear safety belts Air bags ure in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to ger the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions If lm a good driver and I never drive far from home why should wear safety belts You may be an excellent driver but if you re in an accident even one that isn t your fault vou und your passengers ean be hurt Being a good driver doesn t protect you from things beyond your control such as had drivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40 km of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone 1 12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smal
154. g with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM specifications Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets See Brake System Inspection in Section 7 of this manual under Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Brake Pedal Travel See your retailer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop your disc brakes adjust for wear 6 32 Replacing Brake 5ystem Parts The braking system on modern vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When you replace parts of your braking system example when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake part
155. gers especially children can easily your inside door down open the doors and fall out When a door is locked the inside handle won t open it To unlock the door slide the lever on your inside door up You will see a red area on the lever Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop vour vehicle This may not be so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle ina crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will he far better off whenever you drive your vehicle Power Door Locks The power door lock switch is located on the armrest Remove the ignition key and press LOCK to lock all the doors at once To unlock the doors press the raised area next to the key symbol The lever on each rear door works only that door s lock Rear Door Security Lock With this feature you can lock the rear doors so they van t be opened from the inside by passengers Move the lack up to lock the doors and down to release the door locks Lockout Prevention To protect vou fram locking your key in the vehicle this feature sbops the powet door locks from locking when the keys are in the ienitton and a door is open f the power lock switch is pressed when a door is open and the key is in the 18nition all the doors will lock and the drivers door will unlock b LI Wi Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the ve
156. h Step 4 Hold down both buttons until you see the red light on the universal transmitter flash rapidly The rapid Hashing which could take up to 90 seconds indicates that the universal transmitter hus been programmed Release both buttons once the light starts to flash rapidly If you have trouble programming the universal transmitter make sure that you have followed the directions exactly as described and that the battery in the hand held transmitter is not dead Lf you still cannot program it rotate the hand held transmitter end over end and try again The universal transmitter may not work with older garage door openers that do not meet current Federal Consumer Safety Standards If you cannot program the transmitter after repeated attempts consult your Oldsmobile retailer Be sure to keep the original hand held transmitter In case vou need to erase and reprogram the universal transmitter Operating the Transmitter Press and hold the appropriate button on the universal transmitter The red light comes on while the signal is being transmitted Note that the effective transmission range of the universal transmitter may differ from the hand held transmitter and from one channel to another 2 48 Erasing Channels To erase all three programmed channels hold down the two outside buttons until the red light begins to flash Individual channels cannot he erased but can he reprogrammed using the procedure for programming the t
157. hat could hurt vou or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell vou what to do te help avoid or reduce the huzard Please read these cautions IF you don t you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this hook This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen iii Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this book you will find these notices NOTICE These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle In the notice area we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice wall tell you what to do to help aveid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle For example These symbols These symbols These symbols These svmbols Here are some these syvinhols ure impnisrtamt have to de wilh ure xn ool used on other svinbols amne used iW ari fer seni anel VOLL voit contpals val maa and VAM original battery VOLE LOTS indicator Tights henes Cr vou MASTER WINDSHIELD
158. hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work The flashers will stop if you step on azard warning flashers let you warn others They Your hazard warning flashers let yi e e the brake also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off Other Warning 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 your battery has run down vou may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start vour vehicle But please use the following steps to Batteries can hurt vou They be dangerous do it safely because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite e They contain enough electricity to burn vou NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all your Warranty of these things can hurt you Do not try to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it This could damage your vehicle and it 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt won t start that way buttery with i negutive ground system NOTICE If the other system isn t a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged n 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure
159. he complete meintenance schedule en the following pages Long Trip Highway Definition Follow this maintenance schedule oniy if none of the conditions from the Short Trip City Maintenance Schedule is true Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads Use the Short Trip City schedule for these conditions Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under conditions causes engine otf to break down dower 7 6 Long Trip Highway Intervals Every 7 544 Miles 12 500 Engine Oil and Filter Change or every 12 months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or every 12 months whichever occurs First Drive Axle Service Tire Rotation Every 15 0440 Miles 25 Km Automatic Transmission Service severe conditions only Every SEQ Miles 50 000 kmk Fuel Filter Replacement Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Every 50 44 Miles 83 44 kmi Automatic Transmission Service normal conditions Every 60000 Miles 100 000 Km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Every OUH Miles 166 000 km Spark Plug Wire Inspection Spark Plug Replacement Positive Crankease Ventilation PCV Valve Inspection Every 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Cooling System Service or every 60 months whichever occurs first Mhese fatervely maintenance services Be sire te follow the complete maintenance schedile
160. he fixed mast antenna ean withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent vou can straighten it out by hand H the mast is badly bent as it might be by vandals you should replace it Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is still tightened to the fender NOTES y NOTES Cy Section4 Your Driving and the Road Here you ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions We ve also included many other useful tips on driving 4 2 Defensive Driving 4 28 Driving at Night 4 3 Drunken Driving 4 30 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 32 City Driving 4 6 Braking 4 33 Freeway Driving 4 9 Steering 4 34 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 11 Off Road Recovery 4 35 Highway Hypnosis 4 12 Passing 4 36 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 14 Loss of Control 4 38 Winter Driving 4 15 Driving Guidelines 4 42 Loading Your Vehicle 4 15 Operating Your Bravada Off Paved Roads 4 44 Towing a Trailer M FPPMM800 3 4 1 4 2 Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving 18 Drive detensively Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle Buckle up See Safety Belts in the Index Detensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it m
161. he lamps off press the button once With the button in this position the dome lamps will remain off when the doors are open To retum the lamps to automatic operation press the button again and return it to the out position With the button in this position the dome lamps will on when you open the door This will not override the illuminated entry feature Battery RKun Down Protection This feature shuts off the dome courtesy vanity reading clove box and underhood humps if they are left on for more than 20 minutes when the inition 15 off This will keep your buttery from running down Mirrors Electrochromic Day Night Rearview Mirror This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you A photocell on the back of the mirror senses when it is hecoming dark outside Another photocell built into the mirror surface senses when headlamps are behind sou At night when the glare is too high the mirror will eradually darken to reduce glare this change may take i few seconds The mirror will return to its clear daytime state when the glare is reduced Press the button at the hase of the mirror to turn on the automatic feature The button has an indicator light to show it is on Press the button again to turn the automate feature ol Time Delay The automatic mirror has a time delay feature which prevents unnecessary switching trom the night back to the day position This delay prevents ra
162. he steering wheel and pull the lever toward you Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Turn Signal Multifunction Lever Dogg ma a The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your e Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward for right and two downward for lett positions These positions allow vou bo signal a turn or a lune change To signal a tum move the lever ull the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel will fash in the direction ol the turn or lane change To signal a lune change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lune change The lever will return itself when vou release it As vou signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows don t Hash but just stay signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident IF the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breukers in the Index and for burned out bulbs If you have a trailer towing
163. he system to adjust the temperature if necessary With the automatic setting the air conditioning compressor automatically cycles when needed to cool the air In cold weather when the system senses the need heat the airflow will be directed out the floor outlets As the interior temperature approaches a desired setting the blower speed will decrease To maintain interior comfort the airflow will adjust between the instrument panel ar outlets und floor outlets On bright sunny days in cool weather the airflow may come out of the air conditioning and floor outlets bi level mode to maintain comfort and prevent stuffiness To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather the system will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available The length of delay depends on the outside air temperature engine coolant temperature or the time since the engine was ast started As the coolant warms up the blower fan speed will eradually increase and air will flow from the heater outlets with some airflow to the windshield to prevent fogging under most normal conditions If your vehicle is sitting out on a warm day and you have the fan set on AUTO the air will first flow out of the floor air outlets for a few seconds That is normal This is to expel hot air from the air outlets As the air is cooled the airflow will move through the air conditioning outlets Be careful not to put anything over the solar sensor located around the cen
164. he vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new OWNED use 1L Litho in U S A Part No 22656199 A First Edition We support voluntary technician certification 5 DERTIFIED WE SXIPEORT VOLUNTARY TECHNECIAM CERTIFICATION THROUGH ari Hisp du AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE Copyright General Motors Corporation 1997 All Rights Reserved About Driving Your Vehicle As with other vehicles of this type Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident Be sure to read the on pavement and off road driving guidelines in this manual See Driving Guidelines and Operating Your Vehicle OW Paved Roads in the Index How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle 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 Index A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual Its an alphabetical list of what s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning These mean there is something t
165. help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on 5now or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very careful Whatever the condition smooth packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surfuce under the tires even more Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicles stability when you make u hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have un anti lock braking system vou Il want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the Index Allow greater following distance on slippery road e Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches muy appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach uround clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges sometimes the surface of curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If vou see patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers
166. hen 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 saving that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Then follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that Both the owner s manual and the child restraint instructions are important so if either one of these is not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in rear seat outside position Never put rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passengers air bag inflates This is because the back of a rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat outside position You may however secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat Bef
167. her In a crash the belt could go up over vour abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury ina crash The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also Rear Seats Your vehicle has a folding rear seat which lets vou fold the seatbaeks down for more cargo space The rear seat release handles are on the rear of the seatbacks Push back on the seatbacks as you pull up on the handles The head restraint will automatically fold out of the way when the seatback is folded down To raise the seatbacks just lift up the seathacks and push until they lock in the upright position Push and pull on the seatbacks to check that the latches have locked in the upright position If they haven t have them repaired immediately Safety Belts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells vou how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR or air hag system Don t let anvone ride where he or she can t wear a safety belt properl
168. hicle take your key open your door and set the locks from inside Then get out and close the doar Keyless Entry System You can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your liftgate from about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 away using the keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device camplies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation 15 subject ro 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 This device complies with RS5 210 of Industry Canada Operation 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 2 6 Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment This system has a range of about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normal for any remote keyless entry system If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try thes Check to determine if batt
169. highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Concentration BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce 120 ml glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1 1 2 ounces 45 ml of a liquor like whiskey gin or vodka 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 4 4 There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a high
170. his up the hill you must back straight down the hill way you ll be able to tell if your wheels are straight UE 05 2 and maneuver as you back down It s best that you Q Suppose after stalling I try back shin back down the hill with your wheels straight rather the hill and decide I just can t do it What than in the left or right direction Turning the wheel should I do too far to the left or right will increase the possibility se ofa sr E po Set the parking brake put your transmission in n F PARK and turn off the engine Leave the Here are some things you must nor do if you stall or are vehicle and go get some help Exit on the uphill about to stall when going up a hill side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would e Neverattempt to prevent a stall by shifting into take if it rolled downhill NEUTRAL N to rev up the engine und regain forward momentum This won t work Your vehicle will roll backwards very quickly and you could go out of control 4 22 Driving Downhill When off roading takes you downhill you ll want to consider a number of things Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade This could e How steep is the downhill Will I be able to maintain vehicle control cause loss of control and a serious accident Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under Are there hidden surface obst
171. hut off Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffig Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads elting Cruise Control If vou leave your cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise vou might hit a button and go into cruise when vou don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch off until vou want to use it 1 Move the cruise control switch to 2 Getup to the speed you want 2 Press in the SET button at the enc of the lever ATO and release it OFF ON amm m 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal 2 30 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise contro at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 23 mph 40 km h or more you ean move the cruise control switch from ON to R A for about a half second CHU ISE OFF ON Ra You H go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there Remember if you hold the switeh at longer than half a second the vehicle will keep going faster until vou release the switch or appl
172. ic 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 If vou do nor use vour vehicle under any of these conditions change the fli and filter every 30 000 miles 83 GOO kur Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnotet 7 15 Short Trip City Maintenance Schedule 48 000 Miles 80 000 km L Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service O Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote Check rear front axle fluid level and add Muid needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Roration in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km L If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously therefore haven t changed your automatic transmission change both the fluid and filter 51 000 Miles 85 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 1 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first Se
173. icle under severe conditions listed previously und ACTUAL 52 500 Miles 87 500 km CI 7 32 therefore haven t changed your automatic transmission fluid change both the MILEAGE fluid and filter Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL An Emission Control Service MILEAGE Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote s Check rear front axle Muid level and add fTuid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 60 000 Miles 100 000 km L Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL An Emission Control Service MILEAGE Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote 8 Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote O Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or d
174. icles Coverage is for the Oldsmobile vehicle regardless of the driver and is concurrent with the Bumper to Bumper warranty period Oldsmobile reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Oldsmobile s judgement the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence Courtesy Transportation We re here to help That s why whenever your Oldsmobile is undergoine any Bumper to Bumper Warranty service we ll make sure you don t end up stranded at the retail facility It s called Courtesy Transportation and its our way to make sure you re able to get out even when your car is in For same day service we ll give you a one way shuttle ride of up to 10 miles If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs we ll provide a loaner car or reimburse you up to 830 a day for the cost of alternate transportation cab a bus or even a rental car if necessary Having your car serviced is rarely convenient but with Courtesy Transportation at least you ll be able to get where you need to go whether it s here or there 8 6 Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under 21 vears of age If you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle Oldsmobile will reimburse up to 30 day for documented transportation you receive Please consult your retailer for details For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period in the New Vehicl
175. ie eee CORE EC ee CC 2 44 eee ve rcl d Deas eed Wad a RII E aia 3 7 Automatic Headlamp 2 32 Automatic Transmission usur REI eae ele il RETA TSN wine ae 6 16 Sur ebEE Ora pug ed E eek oe hee 2 16 Park Mechanism Check 7 242 Axle PORC TQUE 6 21 ee ayer v 6 22 Battery 02 6 32 Charge 2 2 2 2 Sree rere 2 84 STI TUITE ec cec MERE ree rcr Replacement Keyless Entry eee M MEIDIBERT oor oe te ee ery ae 3 4 5 5 Battery Run Down Protection 2 35 BHH Aulo Li ta cese eee nes ete CC 8 7 Better Business Bureau Mediation s Fert AIA eee 8 7 Blizzard Driving In Adal ioe NER M 4 40 Bruks oru daas 6 20 IER Lorenz aeree Rei De mI eR 2 19 Brake System Warning Light 2 56 _ Brakes Bas HE cere Esaiam ed ERES UE 6 32 Muster prec etee im FCR Inr he 6 29 DMB Se ey 5 32 Replacing System Pans 6 32 Trailer ae Salta ere aa E i 4 48 Wier pot eres ues Eerie ore 6 3 Brake Transmission Shift Inter Mek Check cas ecu swe 1 41 Braking loa 4 6 ec Bp EE EEEE E OC
176. if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and ramdrops dimple the walters surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice 15 to slow down when it is raining 4 31 Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires in the Index 4 32 City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them You ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to trafie signals Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving Freeway Driving Know the best way to get to where you a
177. ific design characteristics give them a higher center of gravity than ordinary cars An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the road allowing you to anticipate problems They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional bwo wheel drive vehicles any more than low slung sports curs ure designed to perform satisfactorily under off road conditions If at all possible avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers As with other vehicles of this type failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover Operating Your Bravada Off Paved Roads Many of the same design features that help make Bravada responsive on paved roads during poor weather conditions features like the locking rear axle and all wheel drive help make it much better suited for off road use than a conventional passenger car Its higher ground clearance also helps Bravada step over some off road obstacles But Bravada doesn t have features like special underbody shielding and a transter case low gear range things that are usually thought necessary for extended or severe off road service This guide is for operating your Bravada off paved roads Also see Anti Lock Brakes in the Index Off road driving can be great fun But it does have some definite hazards The greatest of these 15 the terrain itself Off roading means you ve left the great North American road system behind Traffic lanes
178. ight down e If the engine won t start get out and get help Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later an off road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill If this happens you have to decide whether to try to drive across the incline Here are some things to consider e A hill that can be driven straight up or down may be too steep to drive across When vou go straight up or down a hill the length of the wheel hase the 4 24 distance from the front wheels to the rear wheels reduces the likelihood the vehicle will tumble end over end But when you drive across an incline the much more narrow track width the distance between the left and right wheels may not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over Also driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels This could cause a downhill stide or a rollover Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive across a hill Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet cam cause your tires to slip sideways downhill If the vehicle slips sideways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut ete and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse If you drive across a rock with the uphill wheels or if the downhill wheels drop into a rut or depression your vehicle can tilt even more For reasons like these you need to decide carefully whether to try to drive across an incline Just
179. ights brighter Turn the switch all the way up to turn on the interior lamps Exit Lighting With exit lighting the interior lamps will come on when you remove the key from the ignition ro help you see while exiting the vehicle These lights will stav on fora short period of time and then will go out Illuminated Entry Your vehicle is equipped with an illuminated entry feature When the doors are opened the dome lamps will come on if the DOME OVERRIDE button is out When all the doors are closed or the front door handles are lifted and released the lamps will stay on fora short period of time and will then go out When the dome lamp button is pressed in the lamps will go out immediately 2 34 Front Reading Lamps Press the button near each lump on the overhead console to turn the reading lamps on and off The lamps can be swiveled to point in the desired direction Il you have the mini console press the lens on each lamp to turn rt on or off Dome Lamps The dome lamps will come on when you open the doors You can also turn the dome lamps on by rotating the thumb wheel located next to the parking headlamps knob all the way up to the second noteh n this position the come lamps will remain on whether the doors are opened or closed You use the DOME OVERRIDE button located below the parkingheadlamp knob to set the dome lamps to come on automatically when the doors are opened or to remain off To turn t
180. ill play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index 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 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Plaver with Automatic Tone Control If Equipped ESTE Mae oe d Rome ETT Oldsmobile Plaving the Radio PWR VOL Press this knob to turn the system on and off To increase volume turn the knob to the right Turn it to the left to decreuse volume RCL Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock To change what is 3 12 normally shown on the display station or ime press the RCL button until you see the display you want then hold the RCL button until the display flashes If you press the button when the ignition 15 off the clock will show for few seconds Finding a Station Press this button to switch between and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push the knob back into its stored position when you re nor using it SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Press this button and release it to listen to stations for a
181. in When you trv again you will only have three chances to enter the correct code before INOP appears It you lose or forget your code contact your retailer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 5 seconds between steps 1 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN 2 Turm the radio olf 3 Press the and 4 buttons together Hold them down until SEC shows on the display 4 Press MN and will appear on the display 5 Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code 6 Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your eode 7 Press after vou have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show indicating that the radio is no longer secured If the code entered is incorrect SEC will appear on the display The radio will remain secured until the correct code is entered When battery power is removed and later applied to secured radio the radio won t tum on and LOC will appear on the display To unlock a secured radio see Unlocking the Thett Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss earlier in this section 3 19 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 Try r
182. ing system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damagec missing or out of position parts as well open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a hear build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in the Index Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Inspect all pipes fittings and clamps replace as needed Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser To help ensure proper operation pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at least once 4 veur 7 43 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 cahles Drive Axle Service Check rear front axle fluid level and add as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 7 44 Trans
183. ings invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eves to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the hich beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty elass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when vou are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way is easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers sutfer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it 4 29 Dri ving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet rouds can mean driving trouble On a wet road you can t stop accelerate or turn as well because your tire ta road traction isn t as good as on dry roads And if your tires don t have much tread lett you ll get cven less traction Its always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving
184. inside the vehicle secure it whenever vou can Don t leave a seat folded down unless you need to NOTICE Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading There s also important loading information for off road driving in this manual See Loading Your Vehicle for If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases Off Road Driving in the Index tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going 4 43 Pavload The payloud capacity is shown on the Certification Tine label This is the maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry Be sure to include the weight of the occupants as part of your load HW you added any accessories or equipment after your vehicle lett the factory remember Lo subtract the weight of these things from the payload Your retailer help you with this Add On Equipment When you carry removable items you may need ta pul a limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you buy and install the new equipment NOTICE Your warranty doesn t cover parts or components that fail because of overloading 4 44 Towing a Trailer lf vou don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when vou pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may
185. ise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit 5 Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire 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 When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if vou need to to get all the rust or dirt off If a nut can t be turned by hand use the wheel wrench and see your retailer as soon as possible Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If vou do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 7 Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface 8 Put the nuts on by hand Make sure the cone shaped end is toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 9 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle to the left Lower the jack completely 10 Use the wrench to tighten the wheel nuts firmly in crisscross sequence as shown Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become louse and even come off This could lead to an ac
186. it ga back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 47 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 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety helts properly Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash e Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are Never do this Here two children are wearing the same belt The belt can t properly spread the impact forces In a crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured A belt must be used by only one person at a time Q What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck Move the child toward the center of the vehicle bul be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is stil very close to
187. ition is on the brake system warning light will come on when you set your parking brake The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stuys on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop vou For good braking though vou need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If tt doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle m the Index Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on after vou ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti lock brake system this light wall come on when vou start your engine and mity stay o
188. ive to seven minutes then turn off you need additonal warming time turn You can turn the defogger off at any time by pressing the switch Do net attach temporary vehicle license tape or decals across rhe detogeer grid on the rear window NOTICE Don t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do vou could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Audio Systems Your Delco Electronics audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure You will eet 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 he sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Setting the Clock Press and hold HK until the correct hour appears The letter A or P appear on the display for AM or PM press and hold MN until the correct minute appears The clock may be set with the ignition on or off 3 7 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control wo PROD 3 Playing the Radio PWR VOL Press this knob to turn the system on and off To increase volume tum the knob to the right Turn it t the left ta decrease volume RCL Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the cl
189. ives let the tow operator know that this manual contains these towing instructions The operator may want to see them To help avoid injury to you or others A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn t Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is adequately secured This can cause a collisian being towed serious personal injury and vehicle damage The Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or Never tow with damaged parts not steel cables before it is transported fully secured Don t use substitutes ropes leather straps Mever get under vour vehicle after it has canvas webbing etc that can be cut by sharp been lifted by the tow truck edges underneath the towed vehicle Always use Always use separate safety chains on each T hooks inserted in the T hook slots Never use side when towing a vehicle J hooks They will damage drivetrain and Never use J hooks Use T hooks instead suspension components When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key turned to the OFF position The steering wheel should be clamped in straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this The transmission should be in NEUTRAL N The parking brake should be released If your vehicle has no electrical power the electrical solenoid lock must be overridden to shift from PARK P to NEUTRAL Follow
190. k well in this player The longer side with the tape visible should face to the night If the ignition is on but the radio is off the tape can be inserted and will begin playing If you hear nothing but a garbled sound the tape may not be in squarely Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over While the tape is playing use the VOL FADE BAL TREB BASS TONE SEEK and SCAN controls just as you do for the radio The display will show TP with a box around it and an arrow to show which side of the lape 1s playing 3 14 Your tape bias is set automatically When a metal or chrome tape is inserted HI BIAS appears on the display If you want to insert a tape when the ignition is off first press EJECT or RCL If E and number appear on the radio display and the tape won t play because of an error it could be that e The tape is tight and the plaver can t turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub to the left with a pencil Turn the tape over and repeat 1 the hubs do not turn easily your tape he damaged and should not be used in the player Try a new tape to make sure your player is working properly e Ell The tape is broken Try new tape If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your retailer If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your retailer when reporting the problem
191. l he operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing Adding Washer Fluid e When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water e Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full 6 28 Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here ris filled with DO T 3 brake fluid here are only two reasons why tbe brake fluid level in the reservoir might eo down The first is that the brake Fluid goes down bo an acceptable level dunne normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level apes back up The other reason is thar fluid is leaking out of the brake system Wit ds you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won
192. l police e Consider using a sway control iE your trailer will weigh 2 000 Tbs 90 ke or less You should always use u sway control tU your trailer will weigh more than 2 000 Ths 900 Ke You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls e Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles SUC km vour new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be dimaged Then during the first 00 miles 800 km that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 Km h and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in al the heavier loads You should use THIRD 3 tor as you need to a lower gear when towing a tailer Operating your vehicle in THIRD 3 when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and extend the life of your transmission 4 45 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 Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 5 000 Ibs 2 270 kg But even that can be too heavy It depends on how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicle ts used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle You can ask your retailer for our trailering info
193. l provide easier cald starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures 6 13 Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your retailer is ready to advise if you think something should be added When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you use the short tripfeiry maintenance schedule Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles 8 to 16 km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent driving in stop and go traffic You operate your vehicle in dusty areas or off road frequently You frequently tow a trailer or use carrier on top of your vehicle The vehicle is used for delivery service police taxi or other commercial application 6 14 Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to break down sooner any one of these is true for your vehicle then you need to change your oil and filter every 34MM miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever occurs first If none of them is true use the long trip highway maintenance schedule Change the eil 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 ail to hreak down slower Remote Oil Filter The access door for the remote oil filter is in the steering linkage shield assembly located under the radiat
194. ler children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see the part of this manual called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems vour vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly l Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to sec how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if vou pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 1 13 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the sufety belt quicklv if you ever had to 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 shid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or
195. lightly so it extends Then pull the knob all the way out Turn the knob to increase or decrease treble When you use this control the radio s tone setting will switch to manual If a station is weak or noisy vou may want to decrease the treble Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them TONE This feature allows you to choose preset bass und treble equalization settings designed for jazz vocal pop rock and classical stations JAZZ will appear on the display when you first press TONE Each time you press it another setting will appear on the display Press it again after CLASSIC appears and MANUAL will uppear Tone control will return to the BASS and TREB knobs Also if vou use the BASS and knobs control will return to them and MANUAL wall appear 3 13 Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press the knob lightly so it extends Then pull the knob all the way out Turn it to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them Plaving a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not wor
196. ll or downhill There s more discussion of these subjects later e Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain keep firm grip on the steering wheel Ruts troughs or other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands if you re not prepared When you drive over humps rocks or other obstacles your wheels leave the ground If this happens even with one or two wheels you can t control the vehicle as well or at all Because you will he on an unpaved surface it s especially important to avoid sudden acceleration sudden turns or sudden braking In way off road driving requires a different kind of alertness from driving on paved roads and highways There are no road signs posted speed limits or signal lights You have to use vour own good judgment about what is safe and what isn t Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on any road And this is certainly true for off road driving At the very time vou need special alertness and driving skills your reflexes perceptions and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You could have a serious or even fatal accident if you drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Drunken Driving in the Index Driving on Off Road Hills Off road driving often takes you up down or across hill Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an unders
197. lo keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes vou out of cruise control Many drivers find this to he too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal e Move the cruise switch to OFF Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memory is erased i Exterior Lamps 7 a DOME OVERRIDE Your inde lamp and headlamp switch is on the driver s side of your instrument panel Rotate the knob to the right to the parking lamps symbol to manually turn on e Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights 2 32 Rotute the knob to the right to the master lamp symbol to tum on all the lamps listed as well as the headlamps Rotate the knob all the way to the left to turn off your lamps and put the system in auto headlamp mode Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside your automatic headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such is the taillamps sidemarker parking lamps and the instrument panel lights The radio lights will also be dim Your vehicle ts equipped with a light sensor on the top of the instrument panel under the radio speaker grill so be sure it is not covered which will cause the sy
198. ly 15 Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two lane roads Reconsider before passing the next vehicle Don t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly Even though the brake lamps are not flashing it may be slowing down or starting to turn II you re being passed make it easy for the following driver to get ahead of you Perhaps you cun ease a little to the right 4 13 Loss of Control Let s review whal driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering und acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek un escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable vare suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids correspond to your vehicles three control systems In the braking skid your wheels aren t rolling In the steering or cornering skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A skid and an acceleration skid are best handled by casing vour foot off the accelerator pedal 4 14 If your vehicle starts to sli
199. ly but don t pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If vour engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will he harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS i5 an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine and begin to drive away your anti lock brake system will check itself You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is gomg on This 15 normal If theres a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer 18 programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions Here s how anti lock works Let s say the road is wet You re driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Heres what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard af the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels As vou brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braki
200. ly set whenever you play a compact disc SEEK Press the down arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played Press the up arrow to go to the next track I you hold the button or press it more than ence the player will continue moving rearward or forward through the disc SCAN Press this button to listen to each selection fora few seconds The disc will go to the next selection stop for a few seconds then go on to the next selection Press this button again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning SCAN will appear on the display RCL Press this button to see which track is playing Press it again within five seconds to see how long it hus been playing To change what is normally shown on the display track or elapsed time press the button until vou see the display you want then hold the button until the display flashes While elupsed time is showing EL TM will appear on the display AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a disc is in the player TAPE CD Press this button to change to the tape or disc function when the radio is on and either a tape or CD is inserted Press AM FM to return to the radio while a CD or tape is playing The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening If vou have the optional CD changer and the CD changer is loaded the TAPE CD button swill activate the changer and a box will be lighted around CDC in the
201. m Institute Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol If vou change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If vou have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gusoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil For your vehicle as shown in the following chart RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE DIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE HOT FOR THIS WEATHER SYMBOL F t SAE 3 SAE 5W 39 PREFERRED DO HOT USE SAE 201 50 ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED As shown in the chart SAE SW 30 is best for your vehicle However you use SAE LOW 30 if its going to he 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 30 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements For your vehicle If you are in an area where the temperature falls below 29 consider using either an SAE 5W 30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W 30 oil Both wil
202. may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept uny interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes and modifications to this system by other than an authorized service Facility could void authorization to use this equipment Programming the Transmitter Do not use the transmitter with any gurage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 sure that people and objecta are clear af te garage dear are our vehicle s engine should rned off while Your vehicl ngine should be turned off whil programming the transmitter Follow these steps to program up to three channels If you have not previously programmed a universal channel proceed to Step 2 Otherwise hold down the two outside buttons on the universal transmitter until the red light begins to flash rapidly approximately 20 seconds Then release the buttons This procedure initializes the memory and erases any previous settings for all three channels Hold the end of the hand held transmitter against the bottom surface of the universal transmitter so that vou still see the red light Decide which one of the three channels you want to program Using both hands press the hand held transmitter button and the desired button on the universal transmitter Continue to hold both buttons throug
203. move and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip and then slide the guide onto the clip Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Center Rear Passenger Position 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions earlier in this section Make sure that the shoulder helt crosses the shoulder ee 4 Position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt When you sit in the center rear seating position you have a lap safety belt which has a retractor If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt ave a lap safety Extender at the end of this section Make sure the Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you release button on the buckle is positioned so you Don t let it get twisted would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks you ever had to Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it 15 secure 3 Feed the lap belt into the retractor to tighten it 1 33 Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the ne
204. n for several seconds That s normal f the light stays on or comes on when yow re driving your vehicle needs service If the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning hight is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this section The unti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when vou turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will he ready to warn you if there is a problem Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This sase shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area your engine is too hot It means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible In Problems on the Road this manual shows you what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light Your vehicle 1s equipped with computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission vontro systems SERVICE ENGINE SOON This svstem is called OBD II On Board Diagnosties Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions ure at acceptable le
205. n stop You or vour passengers could be injured Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain You or your passengers can be struck by flving objects Secure the cargo properly Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle s center of gravity making it more likely to roll over You can he seriously or fatally injured if the vehicle rolls over Put heavy loads inside the cargo area not on the roof Keep cargo in the cargo area as far forward and low as possihle the off road terrain doesn t toss things around You ll find other important information in this manual See Vehicle Loading Luggage Carrier and Tires in the Indes 4 16 Environmental Concerns Off road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation However it also raises environmental concerns GM recognizes these concerns and urges every off roader to Follow these basic rules for protecting the environment Always use established trails roads and areas that have heen specially set aside for public off road recreational driving obey all posted regulations Avoid any driving practice that could damage the environment shrubs flowers trees grasses or disturb wildlife this includes wheel spinning breaking down trees or unnecessary driving through streams or over soft ground Always carry litter bag make sure all refuse is removed from
206. nance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage parking hrake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints and brake pedal springs A good time to cheek your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Periodic Muintenance Inspections in Part C of this schedule Drive axle service see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index for proper lubricant to use Drain and refill ut first oil change At subsequent oil changes check fluid level and add fluid s needed 7 27 Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Contral Service Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote 8 CI 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 Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service L Luhricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote
207. ng hitch the trailer weigh more than 2 000 165 900 Kg be sure to use tongue A should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded a properly mounted weight distributing hitch and trailer weight By you re using a weight distributing sway control of the proper size This equipment is hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12 percent of very important for proper vehicle loading and good the total loaded trailer weight B handling when you re driving After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and e Will you have to make any holes in the body of your then the tongue separately to see if the weights ure vehicle when you install a trailer hitch proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right If you do then be sure to seal the holes later when simply by moving some items around in the trailer you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water too 4 47 Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle und your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop ta the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions ubout safety chuins may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper
208. ng pressure accordingly 4 8 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 Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and Jet anti lock work for you You may feel the brakes vibrate or you may notice some noise but this is normal Braking in Emergencies With anti lock you can steer and brake at the same lime In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels If there s no traction inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction If you ve ever tried to steer a
209. now or Ice When you drive in mud snow or sand your wheels won t get good traction You can t accelerate as quickly turning is more difficult and you ll need longer braking distunces It s best to use a low gear when you re in mud the deeper the mud the lower the gear In really deep mud the idea is to keep your vehicle moving so you don t get stuck When you drive on sand you ll sense a change in wheel traction But it will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is On loosely packed sand as on beaches or sand dunes your tires will tend to sink into the sand This has an effect on steering accelerating and braking You may want to reduce the air pressure in your tires slightly when driving on sand This will improve traction 4 26 Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces its very easy to lose control On wet for example the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating And if you do get moving poor steering and difficult braking can cause you to slide out of control Driving on frozen lakes ponds or rivers can be dangerous Underwater springs currents under the ice or sudden thaws can weaken the ice Your vehicle could fall through the ice and you and your passengers could drown Drive vour vehicle on safe surfaces only Driving in Water Light rain causes no special off road driving problems But heavy rain can mean flash flooding and flood waters d
210. nt loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck l hermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled hy a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the How of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches presel temperature Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It ts not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect rhere is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool wipe the cap and the tap of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be between the ADD and FULL marks If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the proper range What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper Fluid Failure to use the proper fluid cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you wil
211. ntal Inflatable 1 5 Restraint SIR System 1 26 Rear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Center Rear Passenger Position Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash r ad Seats and Seat Controls Power Driver s Seat This section tells you about the seats how to adjust The control pad is on the side of your driver s seat them and fold them up and down Manual Passenger s Seat 7 hae Move the lever under the front of the passenger s seat toward the driver s door to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place 1 2 Horizontal Control Raise the front of the seat by raising the forward edge of the button Lower the front of the seat by lowering the forward edee of the button Move the seat forward by moving the whole button toward the front of the vehicle Raise the rear of the seat by raising the rear edge of the button Lower the rear of the seat by lowering the reat edge of the bution Move the seat rearward by moving the whole button toward the rear of the vehicle Moving the whole button up or down raises or lowers the whole seat Vertical Control Move the reclining front seathack rearward by moving the button towurd the reur of the vehi
212. o much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts lf you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your retailer check your cooling system NOTICE When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at If vou use the proper coolant you don t have to ADD or a little higher When your engine is warm the add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to level should be up to FULL HOT or a little higher improve the system These can he harmful uu w Aam Adding Coolant Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank but be careful If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL pot to spill st coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank You can be burned if vou spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot 6 25 Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE Your radiator cap is a 15 psi 105 kPa pressure tvpe cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coola
213. obile Manufacturers Association AAMA tor better vehicle performance und engine protection Gasolines meeting the A AMA specification could provide improved driveability and emission control system protection compared to other gasolines Be sure the posted octane ts at least 87 If the octane less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If it s bad enough it can damage your engine If you re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you re accelerating or driving up a hill Thats normal and you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you have a problem If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards indicated on the underhiood 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 6 4 The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and or your vehicle may fail a smog check test Hf this occurs return to your authorized GM retailer for diagnosis to determine the cause of Failure In the event it is determined that the cause of the con
214. obs Also if you use the BASS and TREB knobs control will return to them and MANUAL will appear Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press the knob lightly so it extends Then pull the knob all the way out Turn it to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not usine them Playing Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right If the ignition is on but the radio is off the tape can be inserted and will begin playing If you hear nothing but a garbled sound the tape may not be in squarely Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over While the tape is playing use the VOL FADE BAL TREB BASS TONE SEEK and SCAN controls just as you do for the radio The display will show TP with a box around it and an arrow to show which side of the is playing 3 10 Your tape bias 15 set automatically When a metal or chrome tape is inserted HI BIAS appears on the display If you want to insert tape when the ignition is off first pr
215. oce res Oil Engine o 6 11 Maintenance Schedule i 1 1 Ordering Owner and Service Publications 8 10 Long Trip Highway TTE RET 7 6 7 27 Outside Mirrors 2 35 Owner Checks and 7 39 Overhead Console 2 31 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 43 Overheating Engine 4 5 13 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 45 Owner and Service Publicaties cere core ieri 8 10 Scheduled Maintenance 7 4 Owner Checks and Services 1 39 SADE FREI ony acres cae 759 751 P Maintenance Underbody velia gs 6 51 7 42 4 i z Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4 52 vibe i decors culi ae Bet Mos Hr Malfunction Indicator Lamp 2 58 etin hun soc oD eke ee TUE 2 20 Manual Passenger s Seat 1 2 Shifti s Dura uu DE S MM 7274 Methanol mPa TL PENN Ma Es Ep Rd rS RE EAE TV Bee EE A mg a ee ee POR RO Hrs un i TE 2 Mirrors Inside Day Night Rearview mM bs rie eke theres nre ee renean Brake Mechanism Check 7 42 rd vel ER Ae de hele IRE dna Ne A cca EL tos GEE R eS CL sees ette PIA M A 2 10 bes eese 2238 On Hills with a Trailer
216. ock To change what is 3 8 normally shown on the display station or time press the RCL button until you see the display you want then hold the RCL button until the display flashes If you press the button when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stattons Push the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Press this button and release it to listen to stations for a few seconds The radio will zo to a station stop for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press the button again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display Hf you press SCAN for more than two seconds the radio will change to P SCAN mode P SCAN will appear on the display PUSHBUTTONS The five numbered pushbuttons let vou return to your favorite stations You can set up to 15 stations five AM five FMI and five 2 Just Tum the radio on Press AM FM to select the band 1 2 Tune in the desired station m M Press TONE to select the equalization that best suits the type of station selected A a Press and hold one of the fi
217. of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L overfill NOTICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON because fluid with that label is made especially for vour automatic transmission Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON TIT is not covered by your new vehicle warranty 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 6 19 All Wheel Drive Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you Il need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 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 5ervices in the Index How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of
218. oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote O Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seuls for leaking See footnote 42 000 Miles 70 000 km L Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 1 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 1 Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 1 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 7 14 ACTUAL MILEAGE ACTUAL MILEAGE Short Trip City Maintenance Schedule 45 000 Miles 75 000 km LI Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL An Emission Control Service MILEAGE 1 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote LJ Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote O Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions n heavy city traff
219. onan Gevel Cheeks ipo soe eka oe 1 3 Coolant Temperature Gage Jin 2 57 ENTRIES Oc aco Et acs E E Identification e d pisa 6 53 OI brevet Chee Loa e s cn ese eee po Rh 7 29 Overheating 2 4 13 Running While Parked __ 2 23 eiii ron d e ucc S alba TP HL I URDU aT OTa ne fers bf eren 2 14 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 8 47 Engine LI eU EP DOLEPPSPHU GEM 6 11 X CIA A ee een ERE b 4 OS ees o mio kno Phe EA ER EC ax 6 11 Kimito ie 8 12 Pressure Gage 2n Pte HUIS feb co ence 5 14 BL o rd Ine ey PM oa 2 5 TV DIETE DO PME oa sea ke A FORE ORA RC cn 6 12 Wen qct MEM 6 14 Exhaust Engine 2 2 Ext SNE 2 seed po ae ECT edn 2 14 ExpresseThown cus cee os kee ene 2728 F atric eie rrr CERE OE ACE sie 6 46 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 6 6 8 Filling TOUr DEL dis eae tet Eier TENURE 6 15 Prati ee wid e eonim 8 49 corren dee cise ado 6 5 First Car a wis dues uaa 2 18 Flashers Heard Warning 2 a grep ae A E oy ea 5 22 Fluids and Lubricants
220. operly 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 When should an air bag inflate An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system s designed threshold level If your vehicle goes straight into wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level is about 14 to 18 mph 23 te 29 km h The threshold level van vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range TE your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such us a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bug is not designed to inflate in rollovers side Impacts or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to vehicle or because of what the repair costs were Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal or near frontal impacts The nir bag system is designed to work properly under wide range of conditions including off road usage Observe safe driving speeds especially on rough terrain As alway
221. option with added wiring for the trailer lumps a different turn signal Nasher ts used With this flasher installed the signal indicator will flash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out Check the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly to make sure they are working Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on lor more than 3 4 of a mile 1 2 km a chime will sound at each flash of the turn signal To turn off the chime move the turn signal lever to the off position Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low to high beam or high to low beam pull the multifunction lever all the wav toward vou Then release it When the high beams are on this indicator light on the instrument panel will also he on Windshield Wipers RA EN WIPER You control the windshield wipers by turning the hand 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 IF you want more wipes hold the band on MIST longer You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to LO the shorter the delay For steady wiping at low speed turn the band away from you to LO For high speed wiping turn the hand further to To stop the wipers move the bund to OFF B
222. or support Twist the screw to unlock or lock the door If you open the door make sure it is securely closed when you are finished What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean vour skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly throw away clothing or contiuinmeg used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of ail products Used eil ean be a real threat to the environment TE you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing ai trom the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used ail ask your retailer service station or a local recycling center For help Air Cleaner To remove the air cleaner remove the wing nuts that hold the cover on Remove the cover and lift out the air filter Insert new air filter then replace the air cleaner cover Tighten the wing nuts to hold the cover in place 6 15 Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index Opera
223. or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense Minor chips and scratches be repaired with touch up materials available from your retailer or other service outlets Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in vour retailer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring Hush these materials from the uncerbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your retailer or an underbody car washing system do this For vou Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy nnglet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this GM will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 0000 miles 20 000 km o
224. or spleen The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times Q What s wrong with this You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash vou wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact l orces If a helt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your retailer to fix it The belt is twisted across the body Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it vou can damage both the belt and your vehicle A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder helt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 19 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 Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position earlier in this section The right front passenger s
225. ore vou secure a forward facing child restraint always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go Or secure the child restraint in a rear seat outside position Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it 1 41 Top Strap ee Don t use the front set of tie down brackets Anchor the top strap to the rearmost bracket on the same side of the If your child restraint has a top strap it should be vehicle as the child restraint anchored Anchor brackets for the rear outside seat ER nce you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to positions are located on the floor in the cargo area Tee d P P 2 secure the child restraint itself 1 42 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button 1s as the instructions say positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the Par the xatd an tl Hr safety belt quickly if you ever had to 2 Pick up the latch plate
226. ou need more power for passing and you re Going less than about 35 mph 55 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 55 km h or more push the accelerator all the way down You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power DRIVE D should not be used when towing a trailer carrving a heavy load driving on steep hills or for off road driving Select THIRD 3 when operating the vehicle under any of these conditions THIRD 3 This position is also used for normal driving however it offers more power hut lower fuel economy than DRIVE D You should use THIRD 3 when towing a trailer carrying a heavy load driving on steep hills or winding roads or For off road driving SECOND 2 This position gives vou more power bul lower fuel economy than THIRD 3 You can use SECOND 21 on hills It can help control your speed as you zo down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on You can also use SECOND 2 for starting your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power ibut lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the selector lever is put in FIRST 1 while the vehicle is moving forward the transmission won t shift into FIRST 1 until the vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE If vour rear wheels can t rotate don t try to d
227. ou are driving you may have a problem with the charging system It could indicate that you have problems with a generator drive belt or another electrical problem Have it checked right away Driving while this light is on could drain your battery IE you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio air conditioner Voltmeter Gage When your engine is nil running but the ignition is on in the RUN position this euge shows your battery s stare of charge in DC valis When the engine is running the gage shows the condition of the charging system Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an extended period This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle As engine speeds are increased this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone If you must drive turn off all unnecessary accessories Readings in either warning zone indicate possible problem in the electrical system Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible Brake System Warning Light When the in
228. ound again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that s away from the wind This will help keep CO out Kun your engine only as long as vou must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it goa little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle ancl possihls for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for while Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine asain und repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little us possible Preserve the fuel as long as vou can To help keep warm vou cun get out al the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes 4 41 Loading Your Vehicle The Certification Tire label is found on the driver s door edge above the door latch The label shows the size of vour original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle This 18 called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel cargo and trailer tongue weight if pulling a trailer 4 42 The Certification Tire label also tells you the maximum
229. ow use either the universal transmitter or the hand held transmitter to open your garage door Hf you still have difficulty in programming and require assistance please call 1 800 355 3515 Accessories Accessories for the universal transmitter are available from the manufacturer of the unit IF you would like additional information please call 1 800 355 3315 2 49 Instrument Panel A Air Vents F Rear Window Defogger J Rear Window Washer Wiper B Instrument Cluster G Comfort Controls Brake Release C Glove Box H Ashtray L Fog Lamps D Audio System Rear Liftgate Release M Lamp Controls E Auxiliury Power Outlets 2 50 Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel you ve used and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically Bravada Smat r k Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour mph and kilometers per hour km h Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in miles You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must he But if it can t then it s set at zero and label must be put on the drivers door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was install
230. p to 20 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF Your radio power windows sunroof and overhead console will svork when the ienition key is in RUN or ACCESSORY Once the key is turned from RUN to OFF these features will continue to work for up to 20 minutes er until a door 15 opened 2 13 Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only NOTICE Don t try to shift to PARK P if your vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the transmission Shift to PARK P only when vour vehicle is stopped Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let zo of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine wets warm NOTICE Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your sta rier motor 2 14 doesn t start right away hold your key in START If it doesn t start in 10 seconds push the accelerator pedal all the way down for five more seconds or until it starts If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops wait 5 seconds and start over When the engine starts let go of the Key and the accelerator pedal NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the elect
231. parate from the vehicle 2 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN 3 Turn the racio off 4 Press the and 4 buttons together Hold them down until shows on the display Next you will use the secret code number which you have written down 5 Press MN and 000 will appear on the display 6 Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code 7 Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code 8 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show REP to let you know that you need to repeat Steps 5 through to confirm your secret cade 9 Press AM FM and this time the display will show SEC to let you know that your radio is secure Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter vour secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps I LOC appears when the ignition is on 2 Press MN and 000 will appear on the display 3 Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code 4 Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code un Press after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show SEC indicating the radio is now operable and secure If vou enter the wrong code eight times INOP will appear on the display You will huve to wait an hour with the ignition on before vou can try aga
232. peed Avoiding hard accelerations Avoiding steep uphill grades e i you are towing a trailer reduce the amount of cargo being hauled soon as it is possible If the light stops flashing and remains on steady see Tf the Light Is On Steady following It the light continues to Mash when itis safe to do so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light is still Mashing follow the previous steps and drive the vehicle to your retailer or qualified service center for service If the Light Is On Steady You 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 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap will allow Fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly imstalled should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water If so your electrical system may be wet The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries A Few driving trips should turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicl
233. pid changing of the mirror as vou drive under lights and through traffic Cleaning the Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the photocells when necessary Outside Manual Adjust Mirror Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle You can fold them before entering a car wash Pull the mirrors in toward the vehicle Push the mirrors back out when finished 2 35 Power Remote Control Mirror The control is located on the driver s door armrest Move the control to the left or right to choose the mirror then press the arrows on the control pad to adjust the mirror 2 36 Convex Outside Mirror Your passengers side mirror is convex A convex mirrors surface is curved so you can see more from the driver 5 seat A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Reading Lamps Storage Compartments Press the button near each lamp to turn the reading lamps on and off Glove Box To open your glove box lift the lever on the front of the glove box and lower the door The glove box should not be open while driving Overhead Console The lamps can also be swiveled to point in the desired direction The overhead console includes reading lamps a
234. player will play either normal size discs or the smaller 8 cm discs with an adapter Note that when the disc 15 inserted CD will be displayed When the disc is playing box will appear around CD on the display If you select a tone setting for your CD it will be activated each time you play a CD As euch new track starts to play the track number will appear in the display If E error and a number appear on the radio display and the disc comes out it could be that e E20 The road is too rough The disc should play when the road 1s smoother e E20 The disc is dirty scratched wet or upside down E20 The air is very humid f so wait about an hour and try again 3 16 It any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your retailer 1f your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your retailer when reporting the problem REV 1 Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within a track You will hear sound at a reduced volume The display will show elapsed time FWD 2 Press and hold this hutton to quickly advance within a track You will hear sound at a reduced volume The display will show elapsed time RDM 5 Press this button to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order RDM will appear on the display when vou press this button TONE Press this button to select a tone while playing a compact dise The tone will be automatical
235. r vehicle serviced NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Security Warning Light This light will come on briefly when you turn the key toward START The light will stay on until the engine starts SECURITY It the light flashes the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode It the vehicle fails to start see Passlock im the Index It the light comes on continuously while driving and stays there may be a problem with the Passlock system Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock and you should see your retailer Service 4WD Light This light should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition as a check to show you it is working SERVICE 4WD The SERVICE PWD light comes on to indicate thai there may be a problem with the drive system and service is required Malfunctions can be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent which may prevent serious damage to the vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing a malfunction 2 61 Check Gages Light The CHECK GAGES light will come on briefly when vou are starting the engine If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the warming zones Gate Ajar This light will come on briefly when yo
236. r lease a GM vehicle If you are not satisfied after following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure you may contact the BBB using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following address BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus Ine 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite S00 Arlington VA 22203 1804 Telephone 1 800 955 5 10 To file a claim you will be asked to provide your name and address your Vehicle Identification Number VIN and statement of the nature of your complaint Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage and other factors We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE but you may contact the BBB at any time The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary If this mediation 15 unsuccessful an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third party arbitrator The arbitrator will make a decision which you may accept or reject If you accept the decision GM will be bound by that decision The entire dispute resolution procedure should ordinarily take about 40 days from the time you file a claim until a decision is made Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state run arbitration program or in the courts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5100 or the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network at 1 800 442 6
237. r vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can he purchased through vour retailer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with vou when you go your retailer When the retailer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your retailer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will nor unlock your vehicle Each vehicle ean have only two transmitters matched to it Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter wort work at the normal range in any location I you have to get close t your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probably time to change the battery NOTICE When replacing the battery use care not to touch of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter 2 7 To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter 1 Inserta dime in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing near the key ring hole Remove the bottom by twisting the dime ba Remove and replace the battery with a three volt CR203 or equivalent battery positive side up 3 Align the covers and snap them together 4 Resynchronize the transmitter 5 Check the operation of the transmitter 2 8 Kesynchronization Resynchronization
238. r vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t use your compact spare on other vehicles And don t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires They won t fit Keep your spare tire and its wheel together NOTICE Tire chains won t fit your compact spare Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too Don t use tire chains on vour compact spare If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck 18 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 If you let vour tires spin at high speed they can explode and vou or others could be injured And the transmission or other paris of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When vou re stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Don t spin the wheels above 35 mph 55 km h as shown on the speedometer NOTICE Spinning vour wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires If vou spin the wheels too fast while shifting vour transmission back and forth vou can destroy your transmission For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It
239. ransmitter explained earlier Training a Garage Opener with a Rolling Code Feature If you programmed the universal transmitter but the garage door will not open and if your garage door epener was manufactured after 1995 your garage door may have a security feature that changes the code of your garage door opener every time It is opened or closed To determine if your garage door opener has this rolling code feature press the appropriate button on the universal transmitter that was programmed If the red light flashes rapidly for one to two seconds then turns solid your garage door opener has this feature To program a garage door opener with the rolling code feature do the following i Program your hand held transmitter to the universal transmitter by following the steps provided under Programming the Transmitter earlier in this section Remove the cover panel from the garage door opener receiver tis located near the garage door opener motor Locate the training button on the garage door opener receiver The exact location and color will vary among brands Press the training button on the garage door opener receiver for one to two seconds 5 Return to your vehicle and press the programmed button on the universal transmitter until the red lhe Hashes rapidly about two seconds 6 Release the button then press it again to confirm it wis programmed to the garage door opener receiver You may n
240. re going Get a map plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip E og y Tii ma Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is husy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways turnpikes or superhigh ways 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 Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving Too fast or too slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane 4 33 At the entrance there is usually ramp that leads to the freeway If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly wi
241. re any necessary repairs are completed at once Whenever any fluids or lubricants ure added to vour vehicle make sure they are the proper ones as shown in Part D At Each Fuel Fill It is inportant fer vett or a service station attendant teo perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Indes for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Indes for further details At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures See Tires in the Index for further details Cassette Deck Service Clean cassette deck Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play See Audio Systems in the Index for further details At Least Twice a Year Kestraint 5ystem Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaire
242. ready buckled The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 20 seconds then it will flash for about 33 seconds If the driver s belt is already buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the air bag symbol The system checks the bug s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensors the air bag module the wiring and the diagnostic module For more information on the air hag system see Air Bag in the Index This light will come on when you start vour engine and it wall flash for a few seconds Then the light should go out This means the system is ready If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the engine or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will he ready to warn vou if there is a problem 2 54 Charging System Indicator Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition hut the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working It should go out once the engine is running If it stays on or comes on while y
243. res and Benetits Canadian Government 8 6 Courtesy Transportation 9 Reporting Safety Detects to General Motors 8 7 GM Participation in Alternative Dispute 8 9 Ordering Service and Owner Publications Resolution Program in Canada 8 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedu re Oldsmobile retailers have the facilities trained technicians and up to date information to promptly address any concerns vou may have However if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of retail facility management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales service or parts manager contact the owner of the retail facility or the general manager 8 2 STEP TWO If after contacting a member of retail facility management it appears your concern cunnot be resolved by the retail facility without further help contact the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network by calling 1 800 442 6537 In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French For help outside of the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 in Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish In the U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 In the Dominican Republic 1 800 7
244. rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing restraint settles into the restraint so the crash forces cun be distributed across the strongest part of the infant s body the back and shoulders A should be secured in an appropriate infant restraint This is so important that many hospitals today won t release a newborn infant to its parents unless there is an infant restraint available for the baby s first trip ina motor vehicle Never hold a baby in your arms while riding ina 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 Ib 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become 240 Ib 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints What are the different types of add on child restraints Add on child restraints are available in four basic types When selecting a child restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will he compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used An infant car bed A is a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle Its an infant restraint sys
245. restart the engine if vou turn the engine off However your Passlock system is not working properly and must be serviced hy your retailer Your vehicle ts not protected by Passlock at this time You may also want to check the fuse see Fuses und Circuit Breakers in the Index See your retailer for service If the SECURITY light comes on while the engine 18 running a problem has been detected and the system muy need service See your retailer for service In an emergency call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Center at 1 800 442 OL DS 6537 New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Use the key to turn the tenition switch to five NOTICE different positions Your vehicle doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if vou follow these guidelines keep your speed at 55 mph 88 km h or less for the first 5040 miles 805 km Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 805 km Don t make full throttle starts Avoid making hard stops for the first 204 miles 322 km or so During this time vour new brake linings aren t vet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in ACCESSORY This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off Pu
246. rive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your transmission Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold vour vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transmission Use your brakes or shift into PARK P to hold your vehicle in position on a hill Parking Brake NOTICE set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal RE UR down with vour right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with sour left foot I the ignition is on the brake system warning light wall come on Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other y release parki e brake 1 gt reeulu hr s To release the parking brake hold the regular brake parts of your vehicle pedal down If vou are towing a trailer and you must park on a hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer trom moving Pull the BRAKE RELEASE lever It is located on the bottom of the instrument panel on the driver s side Shifting Into PARK P 2 Move the shill lever into PARK position like this It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle roll IF you have left the engine running
247. rmation or advice or you can write us at Oldsmobile Customer Assistance P O Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 4 46 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires Be sure your vehicle s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires You Il find these numbers on the Certificution Tire label on the driver s door edge above the door latch or see Tire Loading in the Index Then be sure vou don t go over the GYW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to Follow e Ir vou ll be pulling a trailer that when loaded wall If you re using weight carryi
248. rn e faring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric 3 os 0 7 Vacuum and brush the area to remove loose dirt Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines Mix powdered cleaner following the directions on the container label to form thick suds Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge Don t saturate the material and don t rub it roughly As soon as you ve cleaned the section use sponge to remove the suds Wipe cleaned area with a clean damp towel or cloth Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit urine and blood be removed as follows a 6 46 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water IF a stain remains follow the multi purpose interior cleaner instructions described earlier 3 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with water baking soda solution teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to cup 250 ml of lukewarm water 4 Let dry Stains cuused by candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce und unknown stuins can be removed as follows 1 Carelully scrape off excess stain 2 First clean with cool water and allow to dry completely 3 Ifa s
249. rning man off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away When you decide it s sale to lift the hood here s what If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling you ll see don t do anything else until it cools down Coolant Recovery Tank The coolant level should be at least up to the ADD mark ariii Macer 1 B Radiator Pressure Cap If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses Ensine Fan heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level Heater and radiator hoses and other engine Istat the ADD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you water preferably distilled and DEX COOL engine do vou can be burned coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Ax Coolant in the Index for more information Don t run the engine if there is a leak If vou run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle NOTICE Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning sys
250. rom Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation TONE Press this button to select a tone while playing a cassette The tone will be automatically set whenever you play a cassette tape SEEK Press the up or down arrow to search for the next or previous selection on the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for SEEK to work SCAN Press this button to listen to cach selection for a few seconds The tape will go to the next selection stop for a few seconds then go on to the next selection Press this hutton again to stop scanning The sound will mute SCAN will appear on the display and the tape direction arrow will blink while scanning AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a tape is in the player The tape will stop but remain in the player TAPE AUX If you have a tape inserted and the radio is playing press TAPE AUX to play your tape To return to the radio while a tape is playing press AM FM inactive tape will remain safely inside the radio for future listening EJECT Press this button to remove the tape The radio will play EJECT may be activated with either the ienition or radio off Cassettes may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to he cleaned It will st
251. ronics in your vehicle If vou add electrical parts or accessories vou could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your retailer If you don t your engine might not perform properly If vou ever have to have vour vehicle towed sec the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You ll ser 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 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater I Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord The cord is located on rhe driver s side of the engine compartment behind the underhood fuse block 3 Plug it into normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong HHd volt AC outlet If the cord won t reach use heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts IF you
252. rst rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Indes for scheduled rotation intervals When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here If your vehicle has a compact spare tire don t include it in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Certification Tire label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the paris to which it is l astened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When vou change a wheel remove rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if vou need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index 6 39 When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires 15 to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only I 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new rire if any of the following statements true You cun see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing through the rubber The tread or sidewall is cr
253. s Battery Every new vehicle has Delco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When it s time For new battery we recommend a Delco Freedom battery Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery 5 label Vehicle Storage If you re not gomg to drive your vehicle tor 25 days or more remove the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your retailer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Bulb Replacement Before you replace any bulbs be sure that all the lamps are off and the engine isn t running See Replacement Bulbs in the Index for the proper type of bulb to use Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Composite Headlamps 1 Open the hood b Remove the black retainer clips by lifting up 3 Pull the headlamp assembly out 4 Unplug the electrical connector 5 Turn the bulb assembly to the left to remove it Put the new
254. s wear your safety belt See Off Road Driving in the Index for more tips on off road driving 1 23 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 How does an air bag restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even helted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But air bags would not help you in many types of collisions including rollovers rear impacts and side impacts primarily because an occupants motion is not toward those air bags Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions 1 24 What will you see after an air bag inflates After an air bag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly that same people may not even realize the air bag inflated some components of the air bag module the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag
255. s and gages can signal that something 15 wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save vou or others from injury Warning lights come on when there may be or is problem with one of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle 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 manuals advice Waiting to do repairs be costly and even dangerous So please get to know your warning lights and gages They re a big help Your vehicle also has a driver information system that works along with the warning lights and gages See Driver Information System in the Index Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key 1s turned to RUN or START a c time will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts unless the driver s safety belt is al
256. s first _ See footnote sf 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 Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 7 21 81 000 Miles 135 000 km 1 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 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 See footnote 84 000 Miles 140 000 kim Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 1 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote amp CI Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 1 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 87 000 Miles 145 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service L Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 7 22 DATE
257. se 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 Keep back reasonahle distance 4 12 When it looks like a chance to pass 1s coming up start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don t get too close Time your move so you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane IF the way is clear to pass you will have a running stan that more than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass you need only slow down und drop back again and for another opportunity If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass vou as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors elance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in vour inside mirror activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane Remember that your right outside mirror is convex The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it real
258. service experts in GM retail facilities all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip e Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades Are they in good shape Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have you checked all levels Lamps Are they all working Are the lenses clean Tires They are vitally important to a safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enough for long distance driving Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure e Weather Forecasts What s the weather outlook along your route Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system Maps Do you have up to date maps Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such 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 un 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 vou sleepy Don t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips e Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a
259. sh in the key and turn it toward vou Your steering wheel will remain locked just as tt was Towing a Trailer in the Index for before you inserted the kev more information 2 12 NOTICE Don t operate accessories in the ACCESSORY position for long periods of time Prolonged operation of accessories in the ACCESSORY position could drain your battery and prevent you from starting vour vehicle LOCK B This position locks your ignition steering wheel and transmission It s theft deterrent feature You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK OFF Cy This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off for example if your vehicle is being towed RUN D This is the position For driving START E This position starts your engine NOTICE If your key seems stuck in LOCK and vou can t turn it be sure you are using the correct key if so is it all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel left and right while vou turn the kev hard But turn the key only with vour hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service Retained Accessory Power Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power RAP feature which will allow certain features of your vehicle to continue to work u
260. splay and the tape direction arrow will blink while scanning Press this button to play the radio when u tape is in the player The tape will stop but remain in the player TAPE CD Press this button if you have a disc loaded in the CD player and the radio is playing to play a compact disc Press to return to the radio when a compact dise is playing Press TAPE CD to switch between the tape and compact disc if both are loaded The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening The display will show TP and CD EJECT Press this button to remove the The radio will play EJECT may be activated with either the ignition or radio off Cassettes may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first CLN lf this message appears on the display the cussette tape plaver needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but vou should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index 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 wits reset 3 15 Plaving a Compact Disc With the ignition on insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in and the disc should begin playing If you want to insert CD when the ignition is off first press EJECT or RCL The CD
261. stem to be on whenever the ignition is on The system may also turn on your lights when driving through a parking garage heavy overcast weather tunnel or fueling your vehicle in a low light area This is normal There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps DRL and the automatic headlamp systems so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not alTect the system The DRL and automatic headlamp system will only be affected when the light sensor sees change in lighting lasting longer than the delay To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp system off set the parking brake while the ignition 1s off Then start your vehicle The automatic headlamp system will stay off until you release the parking brake As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Lamps On Reminder A reminder tone will sound when your headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on and your ignition is in OFF LOCK or ACCESSORY To turn the tone off tum the knob all the way to the left In the automatic mode the headlamps tum off once the ignition key is in OFF Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps ORL can make it easter for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and b
262. t against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights and gages work as they should NOTICE When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOLT silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COQOL is added to the system premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion may result In addition the engine coolant will require change sooner at 30 000 miles 50 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Damage caused by the use of coolant other than DEX COOL is not covered by vour new vehicle warranty What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half DEX COOL gt coolant which won t damage aluminum parts you use this mixture you don t need to add anything else Adding only plain water to vour cooling svstem can he dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol ean boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture vour engine could get too hot but vou wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and vou or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean water and DEX COQOL coolant 6 23 Checking Coolant If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty To
263. tailer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them IF you zo to your retailer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle These schedules are for vehicles that curry passengers und cargo within recommended limits You will find these limits on your vehicle s Certification Tire label See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index ure driven on reasonable road surlaces within legal driving limits use the recommended fuel See Fuel in the Index Selecting the Right Schedule First you Il need to decide which of the two schedules 15 right for your vehicle Here s how to decide which schedule to follow Maintenance Schedule Short Trip City Definition Follow the Short Trip City Maintenance Schedule 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 Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent driving in stop and go traffic You operate your vehicle in dusty areas or off road frequently You fr
264. tain remis follow instructions for Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You muy have to doit more than once Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and a vinyl leather cleaner See your retailer for this product Cleaning Leather Use soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or suddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not use heat to dry For stubborn stains use a leather cleaner See your retailer for this product Never use ols varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned immediately IF dirt is allowed to work into the finish it can harm the leather Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces ol the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may se
265. tanding of what your vehicle can and can t do There are some hills that simply can t be driven no matter how well built the vehicle hills are simply too steep for any vehicle If you drive up them vou will stall If you drive down them vou can t control vour speed If vou drive across them you will roll over You could be seriously injured or killed If you have any doubt about the steepness don t drive the hill 4 19 Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill you need to decide if it s one of those hills that s just too steep to climb descend or cross Steepness can be hard to judge On a very small hill for example there may be a smooth constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top On a large hill the incline may get steeper as you near the top but you may not see this because the crest of the hill is hidden by bushes grass or shrubs Here are some other things to consider as you approach hill lt there a constant incline or does the hill get sharply steeper in places 15 there good traction on the hillside or will the surface cause tire slipping Is there a straight path up or down the hill so you won t have to make turning maneuvers Are there obstructions on the hill that can block your path boulders trees logs or ruts 4 20 e What s beyond the hill Is there a cliff an embankment a drop olf a fence
266. tation pattern and additional information See footnote 90 000 Miles 150 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL An Emission Control Service 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 See footnote 7 MILEAGE Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions n heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service lj xou do not use vout vehicle under any ef these conditions change the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 OOO km Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule Replace fuel filter An Enissicia Control Service See footnote Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection und Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 97 500 Miles 162 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL An Entissien Control Service MILEAGE _ Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichev
267. te each ROM QE C E Bia M a 1 51 How to Wear Properly Pec ge or pie posers 1 13 Bap Belt TS S LUI TIERE OE NA 1 22 Safety Belts Continued Lap Side a hon ia inmitten I TI3 1 27 Questions and Answers 1 12 Rear Comit Cider 1 30 Ren Seu c eee oraret pe eee 1720 Replacing After a 1 51 Right Front Passenger Position 20 Use During Preenaney 1 10 Why They Work diel andi ala A nre oon tetas 1 8 Sey CHO Loose s iere ER 4 48 Sately Defects Reporting 2 2222 8 8 Safety Warnings and Symbols 2 Scheduled Maintenance Services a ee aoe 1 4 Seatback Reclining Front 4 Seats and Restraint Systems Ecce ol arg Tr 1 1 second Gent Tt EEA 2 18 Security Warming Light 4 auia wasaeuecsknaswsrtarkes 2 5 Service 4WD Light 2 2 61 Service and Appearamee C re f Service and Owner Publications 8 10 Service Engine Soon 0 4 58 Service Parts Identification Label 6 53 Service Work Doing Your Own 0 2 Servicing Your Air Bng Equipped Venecie 225 oiu 1 25 Sheet Metal Damage MEERTEN 6 31 dero et ead 1 Oto PIER ve ve sea gas
268. tem designed to restrain or position child on a continuous flat surface With an infant car bed make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle 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 ke and about one year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infunt s head neck and body can have the support they need in a crash Some infant seats come in two parts the hase stays secured in the vehicle and the seat pari is removable 1 38 forvurd facing child restraint C E positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle These lorward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 Ibs 9 to 18 Kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66 to 102 cm in height or up to around four years of One a convertible restraint 1 designed to be used as a rear Tacing infant seat or a Torward Facing child seat 1 39 A booster seat F G is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 Ibs 18 to 27 ker and about four to eight years of age Its designed to improve the of the vehicle s safety belt system Booster seats with shields use lap only belts however booster seats without shields use lap shoulder belts Booster seats also help child to see out the window 1 40 W
269. tem is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture vour engine could get too hot hut vou wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could If there seems to be no leak start the engine again See if catch fire and you or others could be burned the engine cooling Fan speed increases when idle speed is Use a 50 50 mixture of clean water and doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down If it DEX COOL coolant doesn t vour vehicle needs service Turn off the engine Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty 5 16 NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the ADD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling Is cool before do i 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 pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed
270. tenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section ts 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 retailers service department or another qualified service center do these jobs Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trving to do some jobs you can be seriously injured Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know how and the proper tools and equipment for the job If you have any doubt have a qualified technician do the work you ure skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle you will probably want to get the service information See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should he checked and when It also explains what you van easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your retailers service
271. ter of the instrument panel This sensor is used by the automatic system to regulate temperature Mode Knob Manual Operation The right knob on the control panel allows you to choose the direction of air delivery You can choose to set the climate control system operations yourself or let the system work for you by placing the system in AUTO mode See Mode Knob Automatic Operation earlier in this section a FP PANEL This setting directs most of the air through the instrument panel outlets and a small amount through the floor outlets gt i BI LEVEL Air is delivered through the heater loor outlets as well as the instrument panel outlets HEATER This setting directs most of the warmed air through the heater outlets and some air the windshield defroster outlets 2 BLEND Airflow is divided equally between the heater floor outlet and the windshield defroster outlets The air conditioning compressor may run to dehumidify the air to prevent window fogging W DEFROST This setting directs most air through the windshield defroster outlets and some through the heater outlets The air conditioning compressor may run to dehumidify the air to prevent window logging 3 4 C OUTSIDE AIR Press this button to force the system to use outside air Press it again to close off the outside air Pressing the OUTSIDE AIR button will cancel the RECIRCULATION button RECIRCULATION Press this button
272. th the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if its slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use vour turn signal Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow reasonable following distance Expect to move slightly slower at night When you want to leave the freeway move ta the proper lane well in advance If you miss your exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit 4 34 The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quite sharply The exit speed is usually posted Reduce your speed according to your speedometer not to your sense of motion After 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 Trip Make sure you re ready Try to be well rested If you must start when you re not fresh such as after a day s work don t plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able
273. the Road Here you find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under dillerent conditions 5 Problems on the Road his section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc 6 1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good 7 1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use 8 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile lor assistance and how to get service and owner publications It also gives you information on Reporting Satety Defects on page 8 5 9 1 Index Here s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual You can use it to quickly find sumething vou warnt po GENERAL MOTORS GM the GM Emblem OLDSMOBILE the OLDSMOBILE Rocket Emblem and the name BR AVADA are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation This manual includes the latest information at the time i was printed We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that tune without further notice For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Oldsmobile Division whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in vour vehicle so it wall be there if you ever need it when vou re on the road If you sell t
274. the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in seat that has a lap belt if your vehicle has one ny 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 That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should he worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 50 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 retailer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest cout you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extender will be just for you and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder heht and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see unything th
275. the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant t use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 1 Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Reter to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant und when to change tt See Scheduled Muintenance Services in the Index How to Check Lubricant Il the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you Il need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole 6 2 What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years 150 000 miles 240 XX Km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low IE you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating in the Index 50 50 mixture of water and DEX COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protec
276. the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To he sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Hold in the button on the lever I Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake Push the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle 3 Turn the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the key your vehicle is in PARK Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running It can be dangerous to leave vour vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if vou leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave vour vehicle with the engine running unless vou have to IF you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake is set before you leave it After vou ve moved the shift lever into PARK hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if vou can move the shift lever away from PARK P without first pulling it toward you or pressing the button on a console shift lever It you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into
277. the vehicles aren t touching NOTICE each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to If vou leave vour radio on It could be badly start vour vehicle and the bad grounding could damaged The repair wouldn t be covered by damage the electrical systems your warranty To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the procedure Put an automatic transmission vehicle in PARK P and a manual transmission vehicle in NEUTRAL 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug pu unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette An electric fan can star t MM EVER when the engine lighter or accessory power outlets if vou have this is not running and can injure you Keep hands option Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well clothing and tools away from any underhood as radios This will avoid sparks and help to save electric fan both batteries In addition it could save your radio un d 4 Open both hoods and locate the batteries Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if vou need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the Delco Freedom battery installed in every new GM vehicle But if
278. these steps 1 Push the base of the leather shift lever boot forward with your thumb J Lift the boot and find the white solenoid lever 3 Move the solenoid lever toward the driver s side to unlock it 5 10 4 While holding the solenoid lever in the unlock position press the shift lever button and shift into NEUTRAL 5 Release the solenoid lever and snap the boot back into place Don t have vour vehicle towed on the drive wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed on the drive wheels be sure not to exceed 35 mph 55 km h anc not to travel more than 50 miles 80 km or your transmission will be damaged The drive wheels have to be supported on a dolly Front Towing Tow Limits 35 mph 55 km h 50 miles 80 km NOTICE You must use a towing dolly under the rear wheels when Do not tow with sling type equipment or towing from the front fascia fog lamp damage will occur Use or car carrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cables or J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use
279. til it clicks The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure belts Here s how to wear one properly When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If 1t does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to UE id io Rs I Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lack if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the helt across you more slowly 1 27 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part 1 28 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 hones And you d be less likely io slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash
280. ting If vou do it won t be able to back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overload damaging the lighter and the heating element There ure smaller ashtrays inside the rear doors Press PUSH to turn an ashtray around for use 2 44 Sun Visors To block out glare vou can swing down the top and bottom visors if your vehicle has one You can also swing the bottom visor from side to side Your visors may have an extension that can be pulled out for additional glare protection and a strap for holding small items such as maps Visor Vanity Mirror Pull the sun visor down and lift the cover to expose the vanity mirror Pull the sun visor down and lift the mirror cover to turn on the Accessory Power Outlets With the accessory power outlets vou can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment The accessory power outlets are located near the center of the vehicle on the lower part of the instrument panel Just remove the plug from the outlet and follow the proper installation instructions that are included with electrical equipment you install These circuits are protected by a fuse and have maximum current levels NOTICE When using the accessory power outlets maximum electrical load must not exceed 25 amps Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain your battery Sunroof If Equipped
281. ting the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner olf NOTICE lf the air cleaner is off a backfire can cause damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner in place when you re driving Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every 15 000 miles 25 000 kmi tf the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher e In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such us found in taxi police or delivery service Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fTuid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation ean be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at your GM retail facility service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get
282. tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire 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 However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset f you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may need to be rebalanced Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts und wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your retailer if any of these conditions exist Your retailer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If vou need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your GM model Using the wrong replacement wheels whe
283. tor PWD Switch Engine Controls PCM Transmission Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SDM Module Front Wiper Not Used Radio Battery Not Used Manual HVAC Automatic HVAC Sensors Automatic Anti Lock Brakes Rear Wiper Radio Ignition Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is under the hood at the driver s side of the engine compartment Remove the cover by turning the fastener to the left To reinstall the fuse panel cover push in and turn the fastener to the right Name TRL TRR TRN TRL B U VEH B U RT TURN pr dE pel zs bre cud CHER z m Usage Trailer Left Turn Trailer Right Turn Trailer Back Up Lamps Vehicle Back Up Lamps Right Turn Signal Front Name LT TURN LT TRN RT TRN RR PRK TRL PRK LT HDLP KT HDI P FR PRK INT BAT ENG ECM B ABS ECM 1 HORN BTS Usage Left Turn Signal Front Left Turn Signal Rear Right Turn Signal Rear Right Rear Parking Lamps Tratler Parking Lamps Left Headlamp Right Headlamp Front Parking Lamps L P Fuse Block Feed Engine Sensors Solenoids MAP CAM PURGE VENT Engine Control Module Fuel Pump Module Oil Pressure Anti Lock Brake System Engine Control Module Injectors Horm Brake Transmission Shift Interlock 6 5 Name B U LP AIC RAP IGN B DRL FOG LP IGN A STUD 2 PARKLP LR IGN C
284. trical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn t be covered by your warranty Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should Your vehicle has an air hag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index Headlamps The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit breaker An electrical overload will cause the lamps to eo on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow ete the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem be sure po get il Fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers This ereatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver eolored band inside the fuse H the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of
285. tte ejects insert the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning You may also choose a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own non scrubbing action cleaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner The use of a non serubbing action drv type cleaning cassette is not recommended 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 degrade over time Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced E i Care of Your Compact Dises Handle dises carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust Hf the surface of a disc is soiled dampen clean soft cloth in mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping trom the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling dises Pick up dises by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Care of Your Compact Disc Player The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised due to the risk of contuminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism Fixed Mast Antenna T
286. u are GATE starting your engine If it stays on vou re liftgate is Try closing the liftgate again Never drive with the liftgate even partially open Fuel Gage When the inition ts on the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have remaining Here are four things that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gage Atthe gas station the gas pump shuts off before the vage reads FULL F a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank e The gage moves a lithe when you turn a corner or speed up e The gage doesn t go back to EMPTY E when vou the 1gnition Low Fuel Light To turn it off add fuel to the fuel tank See Fuel in the Index This light comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel 63 NOTES Cu Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems 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 3 2 Comfort Controls 3 12 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and 3 2 Electrome Climate Control System Compact Dise Player with Automatic Tone 3 5 Air Conditioning Control If Equipped 3 5 Heating 3 17 Theft Deterrent Feature
287. ubrication may be required for off paved road use 7 7 Short Trip City Maintenance Schedule 3 000 Miles 5 000 kin L Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL An Emission Contral Service MILEAGE O Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote C Check rear front axle fluid level und add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 7 ACTUAL An Emission Control Service MILEAGE 1 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See ootnote 8 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 Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 9 000 Miles 15 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 7 8 1 Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 1 Check rear front axle
288. ule When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If vou do not use vour velicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km O Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 33 000 Miles 55 000 km Change engine oil und filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Contro Service DATE ACTUAL NONSE O Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote Check reur front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leuking See footnote 36 000 Miles 60 000 km O Change engine oil and filter ior every 3 months whichever occurs first ACTLAI mds J re a aera aa sey ACTUAL SERVICED BY An Emission Control Service MILEAGE Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 4 Continued 36 000 Miles 60 000 km Continued Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 1 Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 4 39 000 Miles 65 000 km Change engine
289. ur vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement You can turn the steering wheel up to one quarter turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway Passing So here are some tips for passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a Drive ahead Look down the road to the sides and two lane highway waits for just the right moment to crossroads for situations that might affect your accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes passing patterns It you have any doubt whatsoever back into the right lane again A simple maneuver about making a successful pass wait for a better time Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines highway is a potentially dangerous move since the If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming turn or an intersection delay your pass A broken traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in center line usually indicates it s all right to pass judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the line on your side of the lane or a double solid line worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too clo
290. ured and property could be damaged Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move 7 42 Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only locheck the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release all brakes Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below ure inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year for instance each spring and fall You should let your retailer s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at onec Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in service manual See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steer
291. uring a cold check you must perform hot check before adding fluid This will give you a more accurate reading of the fluid level Checking the Fluid Hot or Cold e Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running e With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in PARK P e With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P e Let the engine run at idle for three minutes or more 6 15 Then without shutting off the engine Follow these steps Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in ull the way wait three seconds and then pull it hack out again tad Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the COLD area for cold check or in the HOT area or cross hatched area for a hot check If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot A cold check is used only as reference If the fluid level is low add only enough
292. ust does come into your vehicle through a window in the rear or another opening drive with vour front main heating or cooling system on and with the on ans speed This will bring fresh outside air into vour vehicle Do not use MAX A C because it only recirculates the air inside vour vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for rhe open road youll 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 Before vou start check the trailer hitch and platform and attachments safety chains electrical connector lamps tires und mirror adjustment f the trailer has electric brakes start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working This lets you check your electrical connection at the sume time During vour trip check occasionally to be sure that the loud is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working 4 49 Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You
293. ve numbered buttons The sound will mute When it returns release the button Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return and the tone that you selected will also be automatically selected for that button 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton P SCAN Press SCAN for more than two seconds and P SCAN will appear on the display The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons stop fora few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press SCAN again to stop scanning Setting the Tone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass When you use this control the radio s tone setting will switch to manual TREB Press this knob lightly so it extends Then pull the Knob all the way out Turn the knob to increase or decrease treble When you use this control the radios tone setting will switch to manual IF a station is weak or noisy vou may want to decrease the treble Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them TONE This feature allows you to choose preset bass and treble equalization settings designed for jazz vocal pop rack and classical stations JAZZ will appear on the display when you first press TONE Each time you press it another setting will appear on the display Press it again after CLASSIC appears and MANUAL will Manual tone control will return to the BASS and TREB kn
294. vels for the lite of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that there isa problem and service is required Malfunctions often will he indicated by the system before any problem is apparent This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If vou keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not he as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by vour warranty This light should come on as check to show vou it 15 working when the ignition is on and the engine is not running If the light doesn t come on have it repaired This light will also come on during a malfunction in one Of TWO Ways Light Flashing A misfire condition hus been detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle Retailer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Retailer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle e Reducing vehicle s
295. verely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Cleaning Glass Surfaces Gloss should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner GM Part No 1050427 or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior elass Don t use abrasive cleaners on glass because they may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window since they may have to be scraped off later I abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window an electric defogger element may be damaged Any temporary license should nor be attached across the defogger grid 6 47 Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades f the windshield js not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder non scratching glass cleaning powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water 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
296. was developed for use on your vehicle If you use bias ply tires on your vehicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 or to some limited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards 4 Tread wear 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 tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course s tire graded
297. 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 There s something else about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medical research shows that alcohol in person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or pussenger is in crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if vou drive after drinking Please don t drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if vou re with a group designate a driver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road Sometimes as when you re driving on snow or ice it s easy ta ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide That means you can lose control of your vehicle Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time
298. worn Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent 6 48 application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint Finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Don t use strong soups or chemical detergents Use liquid hand dish or car washing mild detergent soaps You can get GM approved cleaning products from your retailer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Don t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure cur washes miy cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a liquid hand dish or car washing mild detergent soap to clean exterior lamps und lenses Follow instructions und
299. y If you are in a crash and you re not wearing a safety belt your injuries To return the head restraints to the upright position reach behind the seats and pull the head restraint up until it locks into position can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash vou might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too Push und pull on the head restraints to check that they have locked in the upright position H they haven t have them repaired immediately The rear seat head restraints are adjustable Push the button located under the head restraint to raise or lower it Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the head restraint is closest to the top of your ears After releasing the button push and pull on the head restraint to make sure its locked in pluce It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of vour vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belis Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using safety belt properly Your vehicle has a light to buckle up See Salety Belt Reminder Light in the Index that comes on as a
300. y The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people You and they could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine To he even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would he the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposite end The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jacking equipment you ll need is stored along the driver s rear wall Your vehicle is also equipped with work gloves and a plastic ground mat to assist in the changing of a flat tire To remove the jack cover pull up on the latch es on the cover Remove the wheel blocks jack and wheel wrench The spare tire stored under the vehicle NOTICE Never remove or restow a tire from to stowage position under the vehicle while the vehicle is supported by a jack Always tighten the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle when restowing To remove the spare insert the chisel end of the wheel wrench on an angle into the hale in the rear bumper Be sure the chisel end of the wheel wrench connects into the hoist shaft Turn the wheel wrench to the lett to lower the spare tire
301. y the brake So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control 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 You ll now cruise at the higher speed Move the cruise switch from ON to Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to Each lime you do this your vehicle will eo about mph 1 6 km h faster Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control e Press in the burton at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want then release it e Toslow down in very small amounts press the button for less than half a second Each time you do this you ll eo mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal vour vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well vour cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may want to step on the uccelerator pedal to maintain vour speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear
302. y we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a conccrt Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deal hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TT Ys Oldsmobile has TT Y equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center Any TTY user can communicate with Oldsmobile by dialing NOO 833 OLDS TTY users in Canada can 800 263 3834 1 8 4 Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance program means help is just a toll free call away 24 hours a day 365 days a year Courteous and capable Customer Assistance Advisors are on call to provide you with prompt assistance 24 Hour Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Telephone Number 800 442 OLDS 6537 is the one number to call for assistance in the United States Trained Customer Assistance Advisors on call to render assistance to Oldsmobile drivers can dispatch roadside assistance and towing service locate the nearest Oldsmobile retail facility take your request for an Oldsmobile computerized trip routing or simply answer any questions the Oldsmobile driver may have about the coverage provided by your Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance number is fully staffed and operational 24 hours a day 365 days a year Who Is Covered Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance covers all 1998 Oldsmobile veh
303. your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how far it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel 6 44 Never use these to clean your vehicle e Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner e Nail Polish Remover Thev can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says vou can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol e Laundry Soap e Hleach e Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean damp cloth Your retailer has two cleaners Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner and Capture Non Solvent Dry Spot and Soil Remover They will clean normal spots and stains very well You can get GM approved cleaning products from your retailer See Appearance Care amd Materials in the Index Here are some cleaning tips Always read the instructions on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set Carefully scrape off any excess stain Lise a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush be used if stains are stubbo
304. zzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Don t smoke while pumping gasoline 6 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 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 You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle on the lower driver s side of the instrument panel 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 You may have a lamp that comes on when you lift the hood When vou lift the hood you ll see these items Engine Compartment Fuse Block 1 Windshield Washer Fluid Battery E Transmission Dipstick l Power Steering Reservoir 3 Coolant Recovery Tank Engine Oil Dipstick G Brake Mister Cylinder Engine Oil Fill Air Cleanet 6 10 Before closing the hood be sure all the tiller 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 und return the prop to its retainer Then just pull the hood down firmly to close It will latch when dropped

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