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2001 GMC Savana owners manual

1. 7 23 Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance 63 000 Miles 105 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote 66 000 Miles 110 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote 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 An Emission Control Service See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote 7 24 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance 72 000 Miles 120 000 km a Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emissio
2. 7 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 5 Raise the vehicle by turning the ratchet clockwise Make sure the UP mark faces you Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit 5 29 Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each wheel nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 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 you need to to get all the rust or dirt off 9 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 5 30 10 Tighten the nuts firmly in a CriSSCross sequence as shown Turn the wheel wrench clockwise Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to ge
3. 3 11 PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until you hear a beep Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone BASS Press and release AUDIO repeatedly until BAS appears on the display Then press and hold the up arrow to increase bass B and a positive number will appear on the display Press and hold the down arrow to decrease bass B and a negative number will appear on the display B and a zero will appear on the display when the bass level is set to the middle position Release the up or down arrow when you find the bass level you want or when the maximum or minimum level is reached 3 12 TREBLE Press and release AUDIO until TRE appears on the display Then press and hold the up arrow to increase treble T and a positive number will appear on the display Press and hold the down arrow to decrease treble T and a negative number will appear on the display T and a zero will appear on the display when the treble level is set to the middle position Release the up or down arrow when you find the treble level you want or when the maximum or minimum level is reached If a stat
4. 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Press in the SET button at the end of the lever TRIBE and release it sa lm 4 Take your foot off the i accelerator pedal 2 38 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R A Resume Accelerate briefly Yov ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there If you hold the switch at R A the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at R A 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 Push 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 R A 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 R A briefly Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h faster Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control Push in the button a
5. If your vehicle s GVWR is not over 8 600 and you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter every 100 000 miles 166 000 km See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system 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 When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C Athigh 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 200 F 82 C to 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it s colder than 50 F 10 C drive the vehicle in DRIVE D until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes A cold fluid check can be made after the vehicl
6. Turn on your hazard flashers 4 27 Tie ared cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you 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 Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around 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 You can run the engine to keep warm but be careful 4 28 Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a 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 or batteries charged You will need a well charged battery or batteries to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while If you have a diesel engine you may have to run it at a hig
7. in the Index Locking Rear Axle If Equipped If your vehicle has this feature your locking rear axle can give you additional traction on snow mud ice sand It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if or gravel It works like a standard axle most of the time the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll other does this feature will allow the wheel with Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is traction to move the vehicle running unless you have to If you ve left the Horn engine running the vehicle can move suddenly f You or others could be injured To be sure your Press the horn symbol in the middle of the steering vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly wheel to sound the horn level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 2 33 A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle e e To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to
8. 2 31 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 32 2 32 2 33 2 33 2 34 2 34 2 40 2 42 2 44 2 47 2 47 2 48 2 50 2 52 2 54 Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You re Parked Locking Rear Axle If Equipped Horn Tilt Wheel Option Turn Signal Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Cigarette Lighter Ashtray Sun Visors The Instrument Panel Your Information System Instrument Panel Cluster Warning Lights Gages and Indicators Windows Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather Manual Windows To operate your manual windows turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your side door windows Power Windows Option If you have power windows the controls are located on each of the side doors The driver s door has a switch for the passenger window as well Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to RUN or ACCESSORY Press the rear of the switch with the power window symbol on it to lower the window Press the front of the switch with the power window symbol on it to raise the window The driver s window switch also has an express down feature that allows the window to be lowered without
9. a p d CET If your vehicle has a front passenger air bag never put a rear facing child restraint in this seat Here s why 1 58 A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag If your vehicle is a passenger van always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat If your vehicle is a cargo van with a right front passenger air bag do not use a rear facing child restraint in this vehicle If a forward facing child restraint is suitable for your child always move the passenger seat as far back as it will go Although a rear seat is a safer place you can secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front 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 If your vehicle has a front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instru
10. f every N 1 800 GMC 8782 under warranty is For vehicles purchased in Canada backed with the following call 1 800 268 6800 api teehee that provides in an emergency Free lockoutassistance Courtesy Free dead battery assistance Transportation oee Free out of fuel assistance THR RouENg Free flat tire change Emergency towing 2001 GMC Savana Owner s Manual Litho in U S A Copyright General Motors Corporation 2000 Part Number X2114 A First Edition All Rights Reserved o Co Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Windows Keys and Door Locks Keyless Entry System If Equipped Automatic Transmission Parking Brake Tilt W heel Option Turn Signal M ultifunction Lever Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems AirBag System Restraint Systems for Children Features and Controls Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Option Exterior and Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Accessory Power Outlets gt gt gt Instrument Panel Warning Lights and Gages Section 4 Table of Contents cont d Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio Cassette Player CD Player Radio Theft Deterrent Feature If Equipped Your Driving and the Road Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Hazard Warning
11. see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear 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 By slowly spinning your wheels in the forward and reverse directions you will cause a rocking motion that may free your vehicle If that doesn t get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle in the Index 5 35 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Ell Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle This section begins with service and fuel information and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels There is also technical information about your vehicle and a part devoted to its appearance care 6 2 Service 6 33 Bulb Replacement 6 3 Fuel Gasoline Engine 6 40 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 5 Fuels in Foreign Countries Gasoline Engines 6 41 Tires 6 5 Filling Your Tank Gasoline Engine 6 50 Appearance Care 6 7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 6 51 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 6 8 Checking Things Under the Hood 6 54 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle 6 11 Noise Control System 6 56 Cleaning Aluminum Wheel
12. 7 500 Miles 12 500 km a ooo 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 Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed 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 hange engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL n Emission Control aes i Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first ooo i See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote Vehicles With GVWR Above 10 000 Ibs or Equipped with Diesel Engine Only Inspect shields for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States 7 34 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Diesel Engine Only Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections fasteners and other components are tight Also check to be sure that the air cleaner ho
13. 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 There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men 4 4 Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher 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 it s 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
14. BAG X United States Canada This light will come on when you start your vehicle and it will 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 vehicle or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away 2 55 If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the air bag system may not be working properly The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoid injury to yourself or others have your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle 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 be ready to warn you if there is a problem 2 56 Charging System Light This light should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition before starting the engine as a check to show you it is working After the engine starts the light should go out If it stays on or comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with your charging system It could indicate a problem with the generator drive belt or some other charging system problem Have it checked right away Driving while this light is on could drain your ba
15. CIRCUITS PROTECTED Electronic Throttle Control Rear Auxiliary Blower Motor Relays Fuel Solenoid Heated O Sensors Mass Air Flow Sensor Evap Canister Purge Valve Crankshaft Position Sensor Secondary Air Injection Relay Diesel Water in Fuel Sensor Diesel Fuel Heater Diesel Glowplug Relay Diesel Wastegate Solenoid Diesel Ignition Coil Camshaft Position Sensor VCM Fuel Injectors Coil Driver Air Conditioning Clutch Relay Spare Fuse Spare Fuse Spare Fuse NAME A C HORN ECM B SPARE SPARE AUXA AUX B A C RELAY HORN RELAY A LR RELAY FUEL PUMP RELAY STARTER RELAY ABS EXPORT RELAY CIRCUITS PROTECTED Air Conditioning Clutch Relay Horn Relay Underhood Lamp s Fuel Pump Relay VCM PCM Fuel Pump and Engine Oil Pressure Switch Spare Fuse Spare Fuse Upfitter Provisions Upfitter Provisions Air Conditioning Horn Air Fuel Pump Starter ABS Export 6 65 Replacement Bulbs LAMP OR BULB Sealed Beam Headlamps Composite Low Beam Headlamps Composite High Beam Headlamps Front Sidemarker Lamp Front Parking and Turn Lamp Rear Parking Lamp Rear Stop and Turn Lamp 6 66 QTY 2 2 NUMBER H6054 6052 9005 194 2357NA 3057 3057 LAMP OR BULB Back up Lamp Back up Lamp Rear Parking Stop and Turn Lamp CHMSL License Plate Lamp Underhood Lamp Reel Lamp Reading Lamps Sunshade Vanity Mirror QTY N BAe eK Be Ww NUMBER 3156 1156 11
16. Engine Coolant in the Index for more information 7 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but about the proper coolant mixture 7 me vk ed 1 leave the radiator pressure cap off 5 17 6 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this Engine Fan Noise Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan When the clutch is engaged the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine In most everyday driving conditions the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise Under heavy vehicle loading trailer towing and or high outside temperatures the fan speed increases as the clutch more fully engages So you may hear an increase in fan noise This is normal and should not be mistaken as the transmission slipping or making extra shifts It is merely the cooling system functioning properly The fan will slow down when additional cooling is not r
17. 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 6 53 Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary replace blades that look worn Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids 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 6 54 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 Use a car washing soap Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the vehicle well removing all soap residue completely You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Don t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or
18. Release the up or down arrow when you find the speaker balance you want or when the maximum or minimum level is reached To set BALANCE or FADE to the middle position first select the desired speaker control Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep L and a zero or F and a zero will appear on the display To set all of the tone controls and speaker controls to the middle position end out of audio mode Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep CEN will appear on the display Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in The disc should begin playing The display will show CD If you want to insert a compact disc with the ignition off first press RCL or the eject button If you re driving on a very rough road or if it s very hot the disc may not play and Err error may appear on the display When the road becomes smooth or the temperature returns to normal the disc should play If the disc comes out it could be that The disc is upside down Itis dirty scratched or wet Itis very humid If so wait about an hour and try again If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your dealer 3 21 PREV 1 Press this button or the left SEEK arrow to go to the previous track if the current selection has been playing for less than eight seconds If the PRE
19. and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine 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 Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving Idle for long periods in traffic e Tow a trailer See Driving on Grades in the Index If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam try this for a minute or so 1 If you have an air conditioner and it s on turn it off 2 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 N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving DRIVE D or THIRD 3 If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 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 down the accelerator until the engine speed is about twice as fast as normal idle speed for at least three minutes while you re parked If you still have the warning turn off the
20. windshield quickly in extremely cold conditions The temperature knob should be in the red area and the fan knob toward high The air conditioning compressor may operate in this setting to dehumidify the air Rear Window Defogger If Equipped If you see lines running across the rear windows you have a rear window defogger The lines warm the glass For best results clear the windows of as much snow or ice as possible before using the rear window defogger LO To turn on the rear window defogger press this button located near the fan control An indicator light in the button will come on when the rear window defogger is working R DEF The rear window defogger will only work when the ignition is in RUN The rear window defogger will turn itself off after several minutes If you need additional warming time press the button again Pressing the button when the indicator light is illuminated will turn the defogger off If your vehicle is equipped with heated outside rearview mirrors the rear window defogger button will activate both the rear window defogger and the heated outside rearview mirrors See Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors in the Index Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape or decals across the defogger grid on the rear windows Use care not to damage the wiring bands that connect the rear window defogger grid when operating the rear swing out windows if equipped NOTICE Don t use a razor
21. 000 Miles 40 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Diesel Engine Only Replace fuel filler cap if driving in dusty conditions An Emission Control Service 27 000 Miles 45 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote 7 14 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance 30 000 Miles 50 000 km 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnot
22. 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until you hear a beep Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone BASS Press and release AUDIO until BAS appears on the display Then press and hold the up arrow to increase bass B and a positive number will appear on the display Press and hold the down arrow to decrease bass B and a negative number will appear on the display B and a zero will appear on the display when the bass level is set to the middle position Release the up or down arrow when you find the bass level you want or when the maximum or minimum level is reached TREBLE Press and release AUDIO until TRE appears on the display Then press and hold the up arrow to increase treble T and a positive number will appear on the display Press and hold the down arrow to decrease treble T and a negative number will appear on the display T and a zero will appear on the display when the treble level is set to the middle position Release the up or down arrow when you find the treble level you want or when the maximum or minimum level is reached If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble To set BASS or TREBLE to the middle position select the desired tone control Then press and hold AUDIO for more than tw
23. 4 34 Model G2500 Passenger G3500 Cargo G3500 Passenger Engine 5IL 6 5L 5 7L 6 5L 8 1L Axle Ratio 3 73 4 10 3 73 4 10 3 73 4 10 3 73 4 10 3 42 3 73 4 10 3 73 4 10 3 73 4 10 3 42 3 73 4 10 5 800 2633 7 300 3314 8 100 3677 8 100 3677 6 300 2860 7 800 3541 8 400 3814 8 400 3814 7 500 3405 9 000 4086 10 000 4540 5 600 2542 7 100 3223 7 800 3541 7 800 3541 6 800 3087 8 300 3768 10 000 4540 Max Trailer Weight Ibs kg 4 35 Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming the driver and one passenger are in the towing vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment The weight of additional equipment passengers and cargo in the towing vehicle must be subtracted from the above maximum trailer weights You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at the address listed in your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb 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
24. AUTO VOL Your system has a feature called Speed Compensated Volume SCV With SCV your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive Set the volume at the desired level Press AUTO VOL to adjust the SCV AVOL will appear on the display Each time you press AUTO VOL another volume setting LOW MEDIUM or HIGH will appear on the display NONE will appear on the display if the radio cannot find out the vehicle speed Then as you drive SCV automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any particular speed The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive If you don t want to use SCV select OFF Each volume setting allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Turn this knob to choose radio stations 3 24 SEEK Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there The radio will seek to stations with a strong signal only PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press AUTO TONE to select the equalization that best suits the type of station s
25. B RESTRAINT ay TOP STRAP Ahi ANCHOR DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW A AIR BAG A These symbols have to do with your lamps MASTER SE LIGHTING SWITCH v To signals lt J D gt PARKING M LAMPS N HAZARD WARNING FLASHER DAYTIME RUNNING O LAMPS FOG LAMPS x D These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER ey em eof it WINDSHIELD WASHER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights ENGINE COOLANT ow fom BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE O COOLANT al ENGINE OIL PRESSURE 7 ANTI LOCK Ges BRAKES Here are some other symbols you may see FUSE VY e LIGHTER oc HORN be a aa OWNER S MANUAL SERVICE MANUAL Model Reference This manual covers these models Passenger Van Cargo Van Cab and Chassis Service Station Guide Cooling System Battery See Section 5 Tire Pressure See Section 6 a See Section 6 For a More Detailed Look at What s Under the Hood See Section 6 Spare Tire See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 N qe va Engine Oil Dipstick Pe Fuel Windshield Washer See Section 6 Fuel Door See Section 6 i Fluid See Section 6 See Section 6 For vehicles equipped with a diesel engine see the Diesel Engine Supplement Sect
26. CAL ERR This message is displayed when the radio has not been calibrated properly for the vehicle You must return to the dealership for service LOCKED This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up You must return to the dealership for service 3 34 AM FM Stereo with 6 Disc Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System RDS Option Playing the Radio VOLUME PWR Press this knob to turn the system on and off To increase volume turn the knob clockwise Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume AUTO VOL Your system has a feature called automatic volume With this feature your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive Set the volume at the desired level Press this button to select MIN MED or MAX Each choice allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Then as you drive automatic volume automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any particular speed The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive If you don t want to use automatic volume select OFF Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Turn this knob to select radio stations SEEK Press the right or left arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Press and hol
27. Fluid in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the system and repair if needed 7 49 At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all hood hinges hood prop rod pivot fuel filler door rear compartment hinges latches locks hood latch assembly secondary latch pivots spring anchor release pawl and any moving seat hardware 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room Part D tells you what to use More frequent around the vehicle lubrication may be required when exposed to a 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular corrosive environment brake See Parking Brake in the Index if necessary NOTE Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The starter 7 50 should work only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control 3 With the engine off turn the key to the RUN System Check 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
28. INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out 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 CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 2001 GMC SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc RETAIL SELL PRICE 120 00 TRANSMISSION TRANSAXLE TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures adjustments and specifications for the 2001 GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 50 00 SERVICE BULLETINS 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 P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the 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 20 00 Without P
29. If you press the button more than once the player will continue moving forward through the tape SEEK and a positive number will appear on the display Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT to work To forward through each selection press the right SEEK arrow The sound will mute while seeking REV 3 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 The station frequency and REV will appear on the display You may select stations during REV operation by using TUNE SEEK and P SCAN controls FWD 4 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 The station frequency and FWD will appear on the display You may select stations during FWD operation by using TUNE SEEK and P SCAN controls SIDE 5 Press this button to play the other side of the tape TAPE and an up or down arrow will appear on the display DMO 6 Press this button to reduce background noise NR ON will appear on the display Press it again to turn Dolby off NR OFF 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 Cor
30. The rear heating vents are located next to the second and third seat on the driver s side of the vehicle near the floor You can move the vents to direct the flow of air or close the vents altogether When you close a vent it will increase the flow of air coming out of any vents that are open Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather turn the blower fan to HI for a 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 Your vehicle has air vents in the center and on the sides of your instrument panel You can move the vents from side to side or up and down to direct the flow of air or close the vents altogether When you close a vent it will increase the flow of air coming out of any vents that are open 3 9 Audio Systems Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all its controls to be sure you re getting
31. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 800 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged heavier loads You should use THIRD 3 or as you need to a lower gear when towing a trailer Operating your vehicle in THIRD 3 when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and extend the life of your transmission 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 4 33 Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depends on how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle The following chart shows how much your trailer can weigh based upon vehicle model and options Model Engine Axle Ratio Max Trailer Weight Ibs kg G1500 Cargo 4 3L 3 42 4 600 2088 5 0L 3 42 5 600 2542 5 7L 3 42 6 100 2769 G1500 Passenger 4 3L 3 42 4 200 1907 3 73 4 700 2134 5 0L 3 42 5 100 2315 5 7L 3 42 5 600 2542 3 73 6 600 2996 G2500 Cargo 4 3L 3 42 4 300 1952 4 10 5 000 1816 5 0L 3 42 5 200 2361 5 7L 3 42 5 700 2588 3 73 6 400 2906 4 10 7 900 3587 6 5L 3 73 8 500 3859 4 10 8 500 3859
32. a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed 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 reset the trip odometer fully press the reset button located near the trip odometer readout The trip odometer can show either total miles or trip miles by using the push control in the cluster 2 53 Electronic Road Speed Governor Gasoline Engines Option This optional system automatically controls vehicle top speed The system controller receives a signal from the vehicle speed sensor and reduces power when the vehicle speed reaches the maximum 65 mph 105 km h governed speed 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 lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury 2 54 Warning lights come on when there may be or is a 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 alarme
33. 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 you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are 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 When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades consider the following Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes If you turn your engine off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades your vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating To avoid this let the engine run while parked preferably on level ground with the automatic transmission in PARK P for a few minutes before turning the engine off If you do get the overheat warning see Engine Overheating in the Index 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 in
34. 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 car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under 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 dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Your vehicle may have a basecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and made for a 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 salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to
35. adjust fade press and hold the AUDIO knob until FAD appears on the display Turn the knob to adjust the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers To set the balance and fade to the middle position select balance or fade and press and hold the AUDIO knob The radio will beep once and will set the display level to the middle position To set all tone and speaker controls to the middle position press and hold the AUDIO knob when tone or speaker controls are not active The radio will produce one beep and CENTERED will appear on the display Playing a Compact Disc LOAD This compact disc player will accommodate up to six discs To insert one disc do the following 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Press and release the LOAD button 3 Wait for the light located to the right of the slot to turn green 4 Load a disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull the disc in When the disc is inserted the CD symbol will be displayed If you select an EQ setting for your disc it will be activated each time you play a disc 5 If the radio is on or off the disc will begin to play automatically 3 39 To insert multiple discs do the following 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Press and hold the LOAD button for two seconds You will then hear a beep and the light located to the right of the slot will begin to flash 3 Once the light stops flashing
36. and blade assembly into the windshield Tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service see your GM 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 been damaged replace them 6 41 Inflation Tire Pressure The Certification Tire label which is on the rear edge of the driver s door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile 1 6 km NOTICE Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enough air
37. and instrument panel vents e td HEAT This setting directs air through the heater floor vents We Vad HEAT DEFOG This setting divides airflow between the heater floor vents and windshield GQ DEFROST This setting directs air through the windshield defroster vents This setting is used to remove fog or ice from the windshield Heater Air Conditioning Controls If Equipped If your vehicle has air conditioning your heater air conditioning controls will look like this Before using your vehicle s air conditioning open the windows to clear the vehicle of hot air Fan Knob The knob on the left side of the heating system control panel regulates the fan speed The knob has four speed positions To increase airflow turn the knob toward HI To decrease airflow turn it toward LO To turn the fan off turn the mode knob on the far right to OFF Temperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the temperature of the air flowing into the passenger compartment of your vehicle This knob will allow you to adjust the air temperature independently of the function knob setting Turn the knob toward the red area for warmer air Turn the knob toward the blue area for cooler air Mode Knob The right knob on the control panel changes the heater air conditioning setting MAX A C Turn the right knob to MAX A C for maximum cooling This setting puts the system in the recirculation mode and helps to maxim
38. 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 Ill be careful isn t the right answer What if there s an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There s something else about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a 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 hav
39. and turns green load a disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull the disc in Once the disc is loaded the light will begin flashing again Once the light stops flashing and turns green you can then load another disc The disc player takes up to six discs Do not try to load more than six When a disc is inserted the CD symbol will be displayed If more than one disc has been loaded a CD symbol for each disc will be displayed If you select an EQ setting for your disc it will be activated each time you play a disc 4 If the radio is on or off the last disc loaded will begin to play automatically 5 To load more than one disc but less than six complete steps 1 2 and 3 When you have finished loading discs with the radio on or off press LOAD to cancel the loading function The radio will begin to play the last CD loaded 3 40 As each new track starts to play the track number will appear on the display If CHECK CD appears on the radio display it could be that The road is too rough The disc should play when the road is smoother The disc is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your dealer If your radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem Playing a Specific Load
40. appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Dual Tire Operation When the vehicle is new or whenever a wheel wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced check the wheel nut torque after 100 1 000 and 6 000 miles 160 1 600 and 10 000 km of driving For proper torque see Wheel Nut Torque in the Index The outer tire on a dual wheel setup generally wears faster than the inner tire Your tires will wear more evenly and last longer if you rotate the tires periodically If you re going to be doing a lot of driving on high crown roads you can reduce tire wear by adding 5 psi 35 kPa to the tire pressure in the outer tires Be sure to return to the recommended pressures when no longer driving under those conditions See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index for more information If you operate your vehicle with a tire that is badly underinflated the tire can overheat An over
41. be automatically set whenever you play a compact disc SEEK Press the left arrow while playing a CD to go to the start of the current track if more than ten seconds have played Press the right arrow to go to the next track If you press the button more than once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the disc 3 42 SCAN Press and hold the SEEK button for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep Use SCAN to listen to each track for a few seconds The sound will mute while scanning SCAN will appear on the display Press this button again to stop scanning DISC SCAN Press and hold the SEEK button for more than four seconds until DISC SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep Use DISC SCAN to listen to the first track for ten seconds of each disc loaded The sound will mute while scanning to the next track DISC SCAN will appear on the display Press the SEEK button again to stop scanning RCL Press this button to see how long the current track has been playing To change what is normally shown on the display track or elapsed time press the button until you see the display you want then hold the button until the display flashes AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a disc is in the player Using Song List Mode The integrated 6 disc CD changer has a feature called song list This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections To save tr
42. blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed use VENT to direct outside air through your vehicle Air will flow through the instrument panel vents Your vehicle s flow through ventilation system supplies outside air to the inside of your vehicle when it is moving With the side windows closed air will flow into the front air inlet grilles at the base of the windshield through the vehicle and out the rear air exhaust valve Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running 3 8 Your vehicle has air vents near the center and on the sides of the instrument panel that allow you to adjust the direction and the amount of airflow inside the vehicle Move the dial on the vent up or down to direct airflow to your preference Increase or reduce the amount of airflow by opening and closing the louvers The vents turn to direct the airflow from side to side When you close a vent it will increase the flow of air coming out of any vents that are open If you have rear heating or rear air conditioning you will have adjustable vents in the rear of the vehicle to help direct the airflow The rear air conditioning vents are located in the headliner at the rear of the vehicle
43. bottom of the filler plug F 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 to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 6 22 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 or 150 000 miles 240 000 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 If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating in the Index A 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights and gages work as they should What to Use NOTICE Use a mixture of one half clean drinkable water and as one half DEX COOL coolant which won t damage When adding coolant it is important that you aluminum parts If you use this coolant mixture you use only DEX COOL silicate free coolant don t need to add anything else If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater
44. can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants 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 system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Children AIR O BAG A United States Canada There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG or 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 1 28 lll 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 1 29 If something is between an occupant and an air bag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering When should an air bag inflate An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe fron
45. can make your trips safer and more enjoyable Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transmission These parts can work hard on mountain roads Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill If 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 your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope 4 24 Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to 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 could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accid
46. cleaner environment The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be 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 you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty NOTICE Modifications made to the engine transmission exhaust intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect your vehicle s emission controls and may cause the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection Maintenance test This light should come on as a check to show you it is 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 e Light Flashing A misfire condition has be
47. core or radiator corrosion may result In addition the engine coolant will require change sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Damage caused by the use of coolant other than DEX COOL is not covered by your new vehicle warranty 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 system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant 6 23 NOTICE 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 Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system NOTICE If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system These can be harmful 6 24 Checking Coolant The coolant recovery tank is located near the center of the engine compartment See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index
48. even when no child is in it 1 51 Where to Put the Restraint Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis Models The child restraint must be secured properly in the passenger seat If your vehicle has a passenger air bag never put a rear facing child restraint in this vehicle Here s why A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Do not use a rear facing child restraint in this vehicle If a forward facing child restraint is suitable for your child always move the passenger seat as far back as it will go 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 52 Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap or top tether It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision For it to work a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle If the child restraint does not have a top strap one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available In Canada the law requires that forward facing child If your vehicle is a passenger van with rear seats an restraints have a top strap and t
49. find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into PARK P properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how see Shifting Into PARK P in the Index When you are ready to drive move the shift lever out of PARK P before you release the parking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Parking Over Things That Burn Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic Transmission in the Index Libttssece If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on LE the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way up l into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you want If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to OFF 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want 5 Have the system fixed as soon as you can Things that can burn could touch hot
50. first 500 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 200 miles 322 km or so During this time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every ACCESSORY A This position allows you to use time you get new brake linings things like the radio power windows and the windshield Don t tow a trailer during break in wipers when the engine is off To get into See Towing a Trailer in the Index for ACCESSORY push in the key and turn it toward you More inf rmation Your steering wheel will remain locked just as it was before you inserted the key 2 19 LOCK B This position locks your ignition steering wheel and transmission It s a theft deterrent feature You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK NOTICE If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you 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 you turn the key hard But turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service OFF C This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn
51. gear you want See Shifting Out of PARK P in the Index REVERSE R Use this gear to back up NOTICE Shifting into REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transmission see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index 2 25 NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed 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 your 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 2 26 DRIVE D This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than about 35 mph 55 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 55 km h or more push the accelerator all the way down You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power THI
52. holding the switch Press and hold the side of the window switch marked AUTO for one second to activate the express down mode The express down mode can be cancelled at any time by pressing the opposite side of the switch To open the window part way lightly tap the switch until the window is at the desired position Side Swing Out Window To open the side door swing out windows pull up on the latch at the edge of the window Swing the window out and push down on the latch to lock the window into place To close the window pull the latch toward you and push down on the latch to lock it Rear Swing Out Window The rear swing out windows work the same way but the latch is at the bottom edge of the window Keys It can be dangerous to drive with the rear door s or rear swing out windows 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 Leaving 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 the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with children If you must drive with the rear door s or rear swing out windows open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the rear door s or rear swing out windows Make su
53. in this section The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals If your vehicle has single rear wheels always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here when rotating your tires 6 43 If your vehicle has dual rear wheels always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here when rotating your tires When you install dual wheels be sure the vent holes in the inner and outer wheels on each side are lined up After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Certification Tire label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index 6 44 Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make 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 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 you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will
54. infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary because a newborn infant s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing seat settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant s body the back and shoulders Infants always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child for whom the safety belts are designed A young child s hip bones are still so small that vehicle s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that s unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints 1 45 Infants and Young Children Cargo Vans with Passenger Air Bags Children who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children but not for young 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 restra
55. injury the child also has to be secured within the restraint The vehicle s belt system secures the add on child restraint in the vehicle and the add on child restraint s harness system holds the child in place within the restraint One system the three point harness has straps that come down over each of the infant s shoulders and buckle together at the crotch The five point harness system has two shoulder straps two hip 1 50 straps and a crotch strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has straps that are attached to a wide shelf like shield that swings up or to the side When choosing a child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards Then follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and to this manual The child restraint instructions are important so if t
56. lever moves out of PARK P your vehicle needs service Ignition Transmission Lock Check When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 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 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 Brake in the Index if necessary NOTE Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move 7 51 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 injured 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 52 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 bra
57. may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Here are some things you need to know in order to help your vehicle pass an inspection Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is on or not working properly Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD on board diagnostic system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This may take several days of routine driving If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness see your dealer or qualified service center to prepare the vehicle for inspection Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light Check Engine Light 8 1L Gasoline Engine Except California SERVICE ENGINE SOON United States Canada If this light comes on or flashes while you are driving two things may happen First you won t notice any difference in engine performance but your tail pipe emissions may increase Second your engine may not run properly or ma
58. move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body A 4 The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 19 Q What s wrong with this The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 20 You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you Q What s wrong with this You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests The belt is over an armrest 1 21 Q What s wrong with this The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 22 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 injur
59. 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 the Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the Filling a Portable Fuel Container right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the NOTICE container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others If you need a new cap be sure to get the right Dispense gasoline only into type Your dealer can get one for you If you get approved containers Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground Bring the fill nozzle 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 the wrong type it may not fit properly This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and your fuel tank and emissions system m
60. 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 your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work 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 that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are 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 After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot 1 11 When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Put someone on it Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something doesn t stop In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 14 or the safety belts With safety bel
61. on for extended periods will drain your battery 2 The Instrument Panel Your Information System 2 50 The main components of your instrument panel are the following A Lamp Controls G Horn B Air Vents H Convenience Tray C Instrument Panel Cluster I Cigarette Lighter D Comfort Controls System J Cupholder E Audio System K Ashtray F Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 2 51 Instrument Panel Cluster IN D3 2 88888 8 TRIP APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT FROM PARK RESET United States version shown Canada similar Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically 2 52 Speedometer 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 either miles used in the United States or kilometers used in Canada You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed Laws vary as to the procedure that must be followed so check with your state or provincial vehicle registration office But generally if the new odometer can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s set at zero and
62. owners with over the phone roadside repairs location of the nearest GMC dealer or the following special services Flat Tire Change Installation of spare tire will be covered at no charge customer is responsible for repair or replacement of tire Fuel Delivery Delivery of enough fuel for the customer to get to the nearest service station up to 5 00 will be covered Jump Start No start situations which require a battery jump start will be covered at no charge Lock Out Replacement keys or locksmith service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle Delivery of the replacement key will be covered at no charge within 10 miles 16 km Emergency Towing Service Towing to the nearest GMC dealer for warranty related disablements will be covered Trip Routing Custom made computerized highlighted maps using the most direct or scenic route are provided free of charge Maps include points of interest and a list of GMC dealers along the route Also included is a list of hotels along the route that are discounted through affiliation with Quest International Trip Routing is available through Roadside Assistance by calling 1 800 GMC 8782 462 8782 Please be prepared to provide your Vehicle Identification Number VIN Allow five working days for fulfillment Trip Interruption Assistance GMC will reimburse any reasonable trip interruption expenses up to 500 00 when directly associate
63. performance compared to other gasolines In Canada look for the Auto Makers Choice label on the fuel pump Canada Only Be sure the posted octane is at least 87 If the octane is 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 That s 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 underhood emission control label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and or your vehicle may fail a smog check test See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index If this occurs return to your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used repairs ma
64. registration or title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield Dealership name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage When contacting GMC please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer s facility That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern STEP THREE Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle However if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two you should file with the GM BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional rights you may have Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you You may contact the BBB using the toll
65. remove foreign matter 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 by 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 is usually needed However you may use chrome polish on chrome or stainless 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 for all bright metal parts 6 55 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels If Equipped 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 soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels 6 56 Cleaning Tires To clea
66. s air conditioning open the windows to clear the vehicle of hot air This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work at its best You can use MAX A C with the temperature knob in the blue area when it s really hot outside and you need to cool the inside air quickly MAX A C lets in only a little air from the outside If you first use MAX A C you can then use A C with the temperature knob in the blue area as soon as the vehicle has cooled down so outside air will be going through your vehicle If your vehicle has rear air conditioning setting it on LO may enhance front A C performance by allowing trapped refrigerant in rear lines to circulate When the air conditioning is on you may notice a slight increase or decrease in engine speed due to compressor operation This is normal because the system is designed to cycle the compressor on and off to keep the desired temperature Heating On cold days use HEAT with the temperature knob in the red area Outside air will be brought in through the floor outlets The heater works best if you keep your windows closed while using it If you 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 Defrosting Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the
67. socket from the back of the headlamp on the driver s side Turn the bulb counterclockwise one quarter turn to remove it from the socket On the passenger s side turn the bulb clockwise one quarter turn Also to remove the bulb on the passenger s side you will need to move the battery Do not touch the glass part of the bulb To replace the front parking turn signal lamps 5 Reinstall the new bulb into the socket and return it to the headlamp assembly 1 Remove the outer screws from the parking turn signal lamp lens assembly There are either two or four screws depending on your vehicle s trim level Remove the lamp from the grille Squeeze the tab on the side of the bulb assembly while turning it counterclockwise Remove the bulb assembly from the back of the lens and replace the bulb Turn the socket clockwise to reinstall it in the lens assembly Reinstall the screws on the parking turn signal lamp assembly 1 Remove the screw from the top of the lens Taillamps 1 Open the rear door 2 Unclip the bottom of the lamp from the grille 3 Pull the bulb straight out to remove it Install the new bulb 2 Push the socket protector until you can see 4 Reverse these steps to reinstall the lamp the fasteners 6 37 3 Remove the nuts with a deep socket wrench 4 Remove the hidden upper nuts 6 38 5 Lift the lamp as you turn it toward the rear of the vehic
68. 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 Diesel Engine Only Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection if driving in dusty conditions Gasoline Engine Only Noise Shields Inspection GVWR above 10 000 Ibs only Diesel Engine Only Shields and Underhood Insulation Inspection Diesel Engine Only Thermostatically Controlled Engine Cooling Fan Check or every 12 months whichever occurs first Diesel Engine Only Air Intake System Inspection Front Wheel Bearing Repack or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 7 5 Scheduled Maintenance Short Trip City Intervals Every 24 000 Miles 40 000 km Diesel Engine Only Fuel Cap Replacement if driving in dusty conditions Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Diesel Engine Only Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Filter Replacement Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transmission Service vehicles over 8600 GVWR or driven under severe conditions or equipped with diesel engine Every 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection If Equipped Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Inspection Gasoline Engine Only Evaporative Control System Inspection Diesel E
69. tape player 3 46 The recommended cleaning method for your cassette tape player is the use of a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealer 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 and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected use the following steps 1 Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press and hold the TAPE AUX button for five seconds The tape symbol on the display will flash for two seconds 4 Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette 5 Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer s recommended cleaning time When the cleaning cassette has been ejected the cut tape detection feature is active again 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 A non scrubbing action cleaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner The use of a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to res
70. the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt vii You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this book you will find these notices NOTICE These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle Viii In the notice area we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll 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 Also see Warning Lights and Gages in the Index For example these symbols are used on an original battery 9 CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES BATTERY ACID COULD w CAUSE SPARKOR ili FLAME EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven one YY CHILD e
71. 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 Il want to go slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you 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 a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or a child darts 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 An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steeri
72. tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading 4 36 Your Vehicle in the Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If you re using your platform hitch as a weight carrying hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B If you re using your platform hitch as a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer 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 Certification label at the rear edge of the driver s door or see Tire Loading in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW 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 a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper type hitch
73. up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use safety belts properly Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle s safety belts If you have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide 1 61 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 A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the 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 still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in a seat that has a lap belt if your vehicle has one 1 62 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 wea
74. wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the Index e Allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a 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 If You re Caught in a Blizzard 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
75. 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 you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away 2 57 BRAKE 1 United States Canada This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem 2 58 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 in 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 you 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 will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds That s normal If the light stays on or comes on when you re driving your vehicle needs service If the regular brake system warning lig
76. your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes 2 45 Camper Type Mirrors If Equipped 2 46 If your vehicle is equipped with the camper type mirrors they can be adjusted so you can have a clear view of any objects behind you 1 To adjust the mirrors when towing a trailer turn the mirror by pushing the mirror head toward the front of the vehicle Turn the mirror head so that it swings further outboard and adjust the mirror surface as needed Storage Compartments Cigarette Lighter Ashtray The front ashtray is located on the instrument panel extension at the center of the instrument panel Lift up on the ashtray door to open it NOTICE If you store paper and other things that burn in your ashtrays they could be set on fire by cigarettes or other smoking materials That could cause a fire and possibly damage your vehicle Do not store papers and other things that burn in your ashtrays Your front storage compartment is at the center of the To use the cigarette lighter push it in all the way and let instrument panel extension by the floor To open the go When it s ready it will pop back out by itself compartment press down on inside portion of the handle and the compartment will open automatically Storage compartments may also be included on the inside of each front door 2 47 NOTICE Holding a cigarette lighter in with your
77. 57 921 194 232 232 211 2 74 Capacities and Specifications All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in this manual See refrigerant charge label under the hood for charge capacity information and requirements Engine Identification Gasoline Engines Engine VORTEC 4300 VORTEC 5000 VORTEC 5700 VORTEC 8100 Type V6 V8 V8 V8 VIN Code W M R G Fuel System CSFI CSFI CSFI MFI Spark 0 060 inches 0 060 inches 0 060 inches 0 060 inches Plug Gap 1 52 mm 1 52 mm 1 52 mm 1 52 mm Firing Order 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2 1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2 1 8 7 2 6 5 4 3 Central Sequential Fuel Injection 2Sequential Fuel Injection 6 67 Wheel Nut Torque MODEL All TORQUE 140 Ib ft 190 N m Cooling System Capacity ENGINE VORTEC 4300 V6 VORTEC 5000 V8 VORTEC 5700 V8 VORTEC 8100 V8 VIN W M R G QTY Without Rear Heater 11 0 quarts 10 4 L 17 0 quarts 16 0 L 17 0 quarts 16 0 L 23 0 quarts 21 8 L QTY With Rear Heater 14 0 quarts 13 2 L 20 0 quarts 18 9 L 20 0 quarts 18 9 L 26 0 quarts 24 6 L After refill the level MUST be checked as outlined under Engine Cooling System in Section 5 6 68 Crankcase Capacity ENGINE VIN Quantity With Filter VORTEC 4300 V6 WwW 4 5 quarts 4 3 L VORTEC 5000 V8 M 5 0 quarts 4 8 L VORTEC 5700 V8 R 5 0 quarts 4 8 L VORTE
78. ATHER DO NOT USE SAE 20W 50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED As in the chart shown previously SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE 10W 30 if it s going to be 0 F 18 C or above These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 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 20 F 29 C consider using either an SAE 5W 30 synthetic oil or an SAE OW 30 oil Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil The recommended oils with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you use the short trip city maintenance schedule Most trips are less than 5 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 Most trips are through dusty areas You frequently tow a trailer or u
79. C 8100 V8 G 6 5 quarts 6 15 L After refill the level MUST be rechecked Add enough engine oil so that the fluid is within the proper operating range Variation in oil filter size and oil cooler drainback can cause different fill levels See Engine Oil in the Index Fuel Tank Capacity TYPE QUANTITY MODEL TYPE Standard Tank 31 0 U S gallons 117 3 L Passenger and Cargo Standard Tank 35 0 U S gallons 132 5 L Cab and Chassis Optional Tank 55 0 U S gallons 208 1 L Cab and Chassis 159 inch wheelbase or 177 inch wheelbase 6 69 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement Parts Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was built or if you have any questions please contact your GM dealer These specifications are for information only If you have any questions see the service manual for the chassis or refer to the body manufacturer s publications Engine VORTEC 4300 VORTEC 5000 VORTEC 5700 VORTEC 8100 V6 V8 V8 V8 VIN W M R G Oil Filter PF47 PF1218 PF1218 PF454 Air Cleaner Filter A917C A917C A917C A917C PCV Valve CV769C CV769C CV769C iia Spark Plugs 41 932 41 932 41 932 TJ14R P15 Fuel Filter GF481 GF481 GF481 GF481 Radiator Cap RC36 RC36 RC36 RC36 Replace with ACDelco Air Filter Part
80. E CODE This is the legal identifier for your vehicle It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the front passenger door frame It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN the model designation paint information and e a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle 6 59 Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn t be covered by your warranty Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index 6 60 Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in
81. E button and the radio will seek to the first RDS broadcaster of the selected P TYPE If the radio cannot find the desired P TYPE NONE will appear on the display and the radio will return to the last station you were listening to SEEK TYPE Press this button to go to a station with the last selected PTY TYPE and the last selected PTY will appear on the display if it is not already showing Press SEEK TYPE a second time to seek If a station with the selected PTY is not found the radio will return to the original station and display NONE If both SEEK TYPE and TRAF are on the radio will search for stations with traffic announcements and the selected PTY ALERT This type of announcement warns of national or local emergencies You will not be able to turn off alert announcements ALERT appears on the display when an alert announcement plays When an alert announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it even if the volume is muted or a cassette tape or compact disc is playing If the cassette tape or compact disc player is playing play will stop for the announcement and resume when the announcement is finished This function will only work during actual emergency broadcasts and will not work during tests of the emergency broadcast system This feature is not supported by all RDS stations ALTERNATE FREQUENCY This RDS feature allows the radio to switch frequencies to the best quality station with the same programm
82. Engine Overheating Gasoline Engine 5 35 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 1 Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off 5 2 Push the button located at the top of the steering column all the way down to make your front and rear turn signals flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers push the button until the first click and release When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work The hazard warning flashers will not flash if the brakes are applied Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can use them to warn others Set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Jump Starting If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle But please follow the steps below to do it safely Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn you If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage
83. Flashers J ump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You re Stuck iii Section 6 Table of Contents cont d Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants Engine Air Cleaner Filter Brakes Bulb Replacement Service and Appearance Care Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Maintenance Schedule Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records Table of Contents cont d Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedures Warranty Information See Warranty M anual Customer Assistance Offices Reporting Safety Defects on page 8 10 Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Service Publications Please refer to the last page of this manual for your Service Station Guide GENERAL MOTORS GM the GM Emblem GMC the GMC Emblem and the name SAVANA are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed We reserve the right to
84. Ib 110 kg force on your arms 1 47 Restraint Systems for Children An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle 1 48 A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner and some high back booster seats have a five point harness A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window 1 49 Q How do child restraints work A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain seat or position children A built in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle An add on child restraint system is a portable one which is purchased by the vehicle s owner For many years add on child restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle To help reduce the chance of
85. L Press this knob to recall the station being played or to display the clock Clock display is available with the vehicle off Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Turn this knob to choose radio stations SEEK Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there The radio will seek to stations with a strong signal only SCAN Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds until you hear a beep Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds The radio will go toa station stop for a few seconds and flash the station frequency then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning The radio will scan to stations with a strong signal only PRESET SCAN Use PRESET SCAN to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for more than four seconds until you hear two beeps The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons except those stations with weak reception stop for a few seconds and flash the station frequency then go on to the next preset station PRESET SCAN will only scan the six presets that are in the band selected Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning presets The channel number P1 P6 will appear momentarily just before the frequency is displayed
86. M FM Press this button to play the radio when a disc is in the player The disc will stop but remain in the player CD With a compact disc in the player and the radio playing press this button to play a compact disc CD will appear on the display Press AM FM to return to the radio when a compact disc is playing The inactive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening Press this button to remove the disc The radio will play Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first Radio Calibration Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL appears on the display it means that your radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealership for service LOC This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up Your vehicle must be returned to the dealership for service AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System RDS and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped Playing the Radio PWR Press this button to turn the system on and off VOL Turn this knob clockwise to increase volume Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume DISP Press this button to display the clock with the ignition off Press this button to display an RDS station frequency or program type when the radio is on 3 23
87. No A917C and for severe dusty conditions use ACDelco Air Filter Part No 1236C 8100 V8 has an internal PCV which does not require replacement 6 70 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 7 2 Introduction 7 48 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 53 7 9 Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance 7 55 7 33 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7 58 Part B Owner Checks and Services Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Part E Maintenance Record IMPORTANT KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Protection Plan Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details 7 2 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 maintenance 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
88. RD 3 This position is also used for normal driving however it offers more power and lower fuel economy than DRIVE D You should use THIRD 3 when carrying a heavy load or driving on steep hills You should use THIRD 3 or as you need to a lower gear when towing a trailer to minimize heat build up and extend the life of your transmission SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on If you manually select SECOND 2 the transmission will drive in SECOND 2 You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the shift lever is put in FIRST 1 the transmission won t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE If your rear wheels can t rotate don t try to drive This might happen if you are stuck in very deep sand or mud or are up against a solid object You could damage your transmission Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transmission Use your brakes or
89. Radio Data System If Equipped Understanding Radio Reception Tips About Your Audio System If Equipped Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 11 AM FM Stereo 3 45 14 3 45 3 46 3 19 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player 3 47 Care of Your Compact Discs 3 47 3 48 3 48 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped Care of Your Compact Disc Player Fixed Mast Antenna Chime Level Adjustment RDS Radios Only 3 1 Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you With these systems you can control the heating cooling and ventilation in your vehicle Heater Controls If your vehicle does not have air conditioning your heater controls will look like this Fan Knob The knob on the left side of the heating system control panel regulates the fan speed The knob has four speed positions To increase airflow turn the knob toward HI 3 2 To decrease airflow turn it toward LO To turn the fan off turn the mode knob on the far right to OFF Temperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel regulates the temperature of the air flowing into your vehicle Turn the knob toward the red area for warmer air Turn the knob toward the blue area for cooler air Mode Knob The right knob changes the heater setting gt o 74 VENT This setting directs air through the instrument panel vents gt o Vad BI LEVEL This setting divides airflow between the heater floor vents
90. 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 won t work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probably time to change the battery NOTICE When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter Use one Panasonic type CR2032 battery 1 Insert a dime in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing near the key ring hole Remove the bottom by twisting the dime 2 Remove and replace the battery positive side down 3 Align the covers and snap them together 4 Check the operation of the transmitter If the transmitter does not work after battery replacement it may need to be resynchronized to your vehicle See resynchronization following 2 11 Resynchronization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver The receiver will not respond to a signal it has been sent previously This prevents anyone from recording and playing back the signal from the transmitter To resynchronize your transmitter stand close to your vehicle and simultaneously press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the transm
91. The display options are station name station frequency PTY and the name of the program if available Press and hold the display knob to set the default display of the RDS station from the displays available 3 27 Accessing RDS Stations 1 Push the SEEK TYPE button or turn the P TYPE LIST AUDIO knob to display the program type list 2 Turn knob either clockwise or counterclockwise to select a program type The list is alphabetical If you select ANY TYPE your radio will seek to the first PTY available 3 Push SEEK TYPE button to activate search TRAF Press this button to receive traffic announcements If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements the radio will seek to a station that does The TRAF icon will flash on the display When the radio finds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements it will stop If no station is found NO TRAF will appear on the display Traffic Interrupt Feature Your radio can be programmed to interrupt the playback of a cassette tape CD or FM radio by enabling the traffic interrupt feature Press the TRAF button once to seek to an RDS station that supports the traffic interrupt feature if the current tuned station does not The TRAF icon will flash on the display when seeking for a station that supports traffic interrupt When the traffic interrupt feature is on TRAF will appear on the display 3 28 When a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio stati
92. V button or the left SEEK arrow is pressed and the current selection has been playing for more than eight seconds it will go to the beginning of the current selection The track number will appear on the display If you hold the button or press it more than once the player will continue moving back through the disc The sound will mute while seeking NEXT 2 Press this button or the right SEEK arrow to go to the next track The track number will appear on the display If you hold the button or press it more than once the player will continue moving forward through the disc The sound will mute while seeking REV 3 Press and hold this button to reverse quickly within a track Release it to play the passage The display will show elapsed time while reversing FWD 4 Press and hold this button to advance quickly within a track Release it to play the passage The display will show elapsed time while forwarding 3 22 RDM 5 Press this button to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order RND will show on the display Press RDM again to turn off random play OFF will appear on the display RPT 6 Press this button once to hear a selection over again RPT will appear on the display The current track will continue to repeat Press RPT button again to turn off repeated play OFF will appear on the display RCL Press this button to see the current track number or how long the current track has been playing A
93. Y If you need to use your headlamps when the ignition switch is in OFF LOCK or ACCESSORY the tone can be turned off by moving the thumbwheel next to the parking lamp headlamp switch all the way down Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset Fully functional daytime running lights are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada The DRL system will make your headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met The ignition is on The headlamp switch is off and The parking brake is released When the DRL are on only your headlamps will be on The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When it begins to get dark your DRL indicator light is areminder to turn your headlamp switch on The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on When you turn off the headlamp switch the regular lamps will go off and your headlamps will change to the reduced brightness of DRL To idle your vehicle with the engine on and 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 you need
94. acks into SONG LIST 1 The disc player must be on with at least one disc loaded See LOAD EJECT previously for more information 2 The disc changer must not be in song list mode S LIST should not appear on the display If S LIST is present press SONG LIST to turn it off 3 Select the desired disc by pressing the numbered pushbutton and then use the SEEK right arrow button to locate the track that you want to save The track will begin to play 4 Press and hold SONG LIST for two or more seconds to save the track into memory When SONG LIST is pressed a beep will be heard immediately After two seconds of pressing SONG LIST continuously two beeps will sound to confirm that the track has been saved 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for saving other selections To play the SONG LIST Press SONG LIST One beep will be heard and S LIST will appear on the display The recorded tracks will begin to play in the order that they were saved You may seek through the song list by using the SEEK arrows Seeking past the last saved track will return you to the first saved track To delete tracks from SONG LIST 1 The disc player must be turned on 2 Press SONG LIST to turn song list on S LIST will appear on the display 3 SEEK to the desired track to be deleted 4 Press and hold the SONG LIST buttons for two seconds When pressing SONG LIST one beep will be heard immediately After two seconds of pressing the SONG LIST butt
95. 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 AA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades 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 based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics 6 47 Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel 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 tire th
96. add fluid as needed See footnote 84 000 Miles 140 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 27 Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance 87 000 Miles 145 000 km 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each
97. ains very well You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and 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 e Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn Ifaring forms on fabric after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric 1 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt 2 Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines 3 Mix powdered cleaner following the directions on the container label to form thick suds 4 Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge Don t saturate the material and don t rub it roughly 5 As soon as you ve cleaned the section use a sponge to remove the suds 6 Wipe cleaned area with a clean damp towel or cloth 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry 6 51 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water 2 Ifa stain remains follow the Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner instr
98. and AUTO TONE button to program AUTO TONE for station presets 3 26 Adjusting the Speakers BALANCE Press and release the P TYPE LIST AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob clockwise to move the sound to the right speakers and counterclockwise to move the sound to the left speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers The display will show the speaker balance To set the balance to the middle position select the control and press and hold the P TYPE LIST AUDIO button The radio will produce one beep and set the display level to the middle position To set all tone and speaker controls to the middle position press and hold the P TYPE LIST AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is active The radio will produce one beep and display ALL with the level display in the middle position FADE Press and release the P TYPE LIST AUDIO knob until FADE appears on the display Turn the knob clockwise to move the sound to the front speakers and counterclockwise to move the sound to the rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers The display will show the speaker balance To set the fade to the middle position select the control and press and hold the P TYPE LIST AUDIO button The radio will produce one beep and set the display level to the middle position To set all tone and speaker controls to the middle position press and hold the P TYPE LIST AUDIO knob when no ton
99. and should not be used in the player Try a new tape to make sure your player is working properly CHK TAPE may be displayed when the tape is broken Try anew tape CHK TAPE may be displayed when the tape is wrapped around the tape head Attempt to get the cassette out Try anew tape If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your dealer 3 30 PREV 1 Press this button or the left SEEK arrow to go to the previous selection on the tape if the selection has been playing for less than 3 seconds If the PREV button or the left SEEK arrow is pressed and the current selection has been playing for more than 13 seconds it will go to the beginning of the current selection If the PREV button or the left SEEK arrow is pressed and the current selection has been playing from 3 to 13 seconds it will go to the beginning of the previous selection or the beginning of the current selection depending on the position on the tape SEEK and a 1 will appear on the display while the cassette player is in PREV mode If PREV or the left SEEK arrow is pressed additional times or held the radio will go to displayed number of previous selections up to 9 SEEK and a negative number will appear on the display Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for PREV to work The sound will mute while seeking NEXT 2 Press this button to go to the next selection on the tape
100. and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook up routing and condition Check that the purge valve works properly if equipped Replace as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote Diesel Engine Only Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Gasoline Engine Only See Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check in the Index Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Diesel Engine Only Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections fasteners and other components are tight Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is properly seated and the cover fits tightly Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as necessary This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States Diesel Engine Only If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook up or every 12 months whichever occurs first Be sure the valve works properly This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States Diesel Engine Only Check the crankcase depression regulator valve system for any worn plugged or collapsed hoses See service manual An Emission Control Service
101. any worn plugged or collapsed hoses See service manual An Emission Control Service 7 41 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance 67 500 Miles 112 500 km a ooo 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 Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote 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 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 fF See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote Vehicles With GVWR Above 10 000 Ibs or Equipped with Diesel Engine Only Inspect shields for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States 7 42 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Diesel Engine Only Check the air in
102. artment See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on location When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off let the engine compartment cool down wipe the cap and the top 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 at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark To prevent contamination of brake fluid never check or fill the power steering reservoir with the brake master cylinder cover off 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 can 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 will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing Adding Wash
103. at 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 6 48 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 If 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 If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer 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 you 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 vehicle Whenever a wheel wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced
104. aust 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 a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year 7 53 Throttle System Inspection Gasoline Engine Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables Rear Axle Service Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if needed See Rear Axle in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the axle and repair it if needed 7 54 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 Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders 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 an
105. aust system inspected for leaks and make necessary repairs before starting on your trip Keep the rear most windows closed If exhaust does come into your vehicle through a window in the rear or another opening drive with your front main heating or cooling system on and with the fan on any speed This will bring fresh outside air into your vehicle Do not use MAX A C because it only recirculates the air inside your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before you start check the trailer hitch and platform and attachments safety chains electrical connector lamps tires and mirror adjustment If 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 same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your
106. ay be damaged See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Checking Things Under the Hood If your vehicle has air conditioning the auxiliary engine fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel 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 Hood Release To open the hood first pull this handle inside the vehicle It is located in front of the driver s side door frame near the floor 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 hinge The underhood lamp if equipped will automatically come on and stay on until the hood is closed When you lift the hood you ll see these items A Battery D Engine Oil Fill G Power Steering Reservoir B Coolant Recovery Tank E Transmission Dipstick H Brake Master Cylinder C Engine Oil Dipstick F Engine Air Cleaner Filter I Windshield Washer Fluid Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove th
107. be on 2 35 Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it For a single wiping cycle turn the band to MIST Hold it there until the wipers start then let go The wipers will stop after one cycle If you want more cycles hold the band on MIST longer You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to LOW the shorter the delay 2 36 For steady wiping at low speed turn the band to the LOW position For high speed wiping turn the band further to HIGH To stop the wipers move the band to OFF Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they are frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected from overload by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice the wiper will stop until the motor cools Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload overload due to heavy snow or ice may cause wiper linkage damage Always clear ice and heavy snow from the windshield before using your windshield wipers Windshield Washer At the top of the lever there s a paddle with the word PUSH on it To spray washer fluid on the windshi
108. become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Security Light This light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to START SECURITY The light will stay on until the engine starts If the light flashes the Passlock System has entered a tamper mode If the vehicle fails to start see Passlock in the Index If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on there may be a problem with the Passlock System Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock and you should see your GM dealer 2 65 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light 2 66 You have this light on the instrument panel It will light whenever the DRL are on It is also a reminder to turn on your headlamps when driving at night Check Gages Light The CHECK GAGES light will come on briefly when CHECK you are starting the engine GAGES 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 warning zones Fuel Gage UNLEADED FUEL ONLY United States Canada The fuel gage when the ignition is on tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank The gage will first indicate empty before you are out of fuel and you s
109. bles from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the heavy unpainted metal engine part on the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the negative terminal on the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your vehicle towed See Roadside Assistance and Recreational Vehicle Towing in the Index Engine Overheating Gasoline Engine You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle s instrument panel If you have a diesel engine you will also find a low coolant light on your instrument panel If your vehicle has a diesel engine see Engine Overheating in the Diesel Engine Supplement If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5 10 Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down 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 be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats
110. brake relining whichever occurs first Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote Diesel Engine Only Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Gasoline Engine Only See Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check in the Index 7 28 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Vehicles With GVWR Above 10 000 Ibs or Equipped with Diesel Engine Only Inspect shields for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States Diesel Engine Only Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections fasteners and other components are tight Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is properly seated and the cover fits tightly Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as necessary This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States Diesel Engine Only If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook up or every 12 months w
111. cally controlled cooling fan inspect hoses and ducts for proper hook up or every 12 months whichever occurs first Be sure the valve works properly This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States 97 500 Miles 162 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service MILEAGE Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first fF See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote SERVICED BY 7 45 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Gasoline Engine Only Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service MILEAGE i Gasoline Engine Only Replace spark plugs Pf An Emission Control Service Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle has a diesel engine if the vehicle s GV WR is over 8600 Ibs or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you haven t used your vehicle unde
112. cant GM Part of NLGI 2 Category LB Cable Guides No 12377985 or equivalent or or GC LB lubricant meeting requirements Front Wheel Wheel bearing lubricant meeting of NLGI 2 Category LB Bearings requirements of NLGI 2 or GC LB Category GC or GC LB GM Power GM Power Steering Fluid Part No 1051344 or equivalent Steering System GM Part No 1052884 1 pint Rear Axle SAE 80W 90 Axle Lubricant 1050017 1 quart or equivalent Standard GM Part No 1052271 Automatic DEXRON III Automatic Differential or equivalent Transmission Transmission Fluid 7 56 USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Rear Axle Locking Differential Propshaft Splines and Universal Joints One Piece Propshaft Spline Axle Lubricant use only GM Part No 1052271 Do not add friction modifier Chassis Lubricant GM Part No 12377985 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Spline Lubricant Special Lubricant GM Part No 12345879 or lubricant meeting requirements of GM 9985830 USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hood Latch Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol Assembly GM Part No 12346293 or Secondary Latch equivalent or lubricant meeting Pivots Spring requirements of NLGI 2 Anchor and Category LB or GC LB Release Pawl Hood Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent Weatherstrip Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Conditioning Part No 12345579 or equ
113. ce work you perform See Maintenance Record in the Index You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work ona vehicle without knowing enough about it Besure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you 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 your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel Gasoline Engine If your vehicle has a diesel engine see Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System in the Diesel Engine Supplement For vehicles with gasoline engines please read this Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which were developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emission control system
114. ched area for a cold check or in the HOT area or cross hatched area for a hot check 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot A cold check is used only as a reference If the fluid level is low add only enough 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 Don t overfill NOTICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON III because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transmission Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty e 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 21 Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the j
115. chever occurs first See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote Diesel Engine Only Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Gasoline Engine Only See Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check in the Index Vehicles With GVWR Above 10 000 Ibs Only Inspect shields for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 44 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance Diesel Engine Only Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections fasteners and other components are tight Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is properly seated and the cover fits tightly Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as necessary This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States Diesel Engine Only If your engine has a thermostati
116. cies 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 vehicle on wet ice you ll understand this The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control 4 9 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
117. cle For cargo vans and all passenger vans except those with the 15 passenger seating arrangement the jack is secured in the rear passenger side corner of the vehicle Remove the retaining wing bolt and lift it off the mounting bracket Set the jack and jacking equipment near the flat tire For vans with the 15 passenger seating arrangement the jack is secured on the rear passenger side floor of the vehicle Remove the retaining wing bolt and lift it out of the mounting bracket Set the jack and jacking equipment near the flat tire 5 22 The ratchet has a DOWN side and an UP side Attach the ratchet with the DOWN side facing you to the extension The extension has a socket end and a flat chisel end Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame above the bumper Be sure the flat end connects into the hoist shaft Turn the ratchet counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground If you are changing a flat rear tire and the vehicle is already jacked up use the jack handle and NOTICE extension to hook the cable Then pull the spare from beneath the vehicle If the retainer pulls out hook the inside of the wheel and pull the spare tire out from under vehicle before the cable is restored the vehicle To help avoid vehicle damage do not drive the When the tire has been lowered tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel op
118. ctions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 59 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 60 6 To tighten the belt feed the shoulder belt back into the 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 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 Older Children Q What is the proper way to wear safety belts A If possible an older child should wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat In acrash children who are not buckled
119. cular Coordination Vision Attentiveness 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 about 16 000 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 the leading 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 1b 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a
120. d In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle s three control systems In the braking skid your wheels aren t rolling In the steering or cornering skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin 4 13 A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you Il want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration o
121. d 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 manual s advice Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please get to know your warning lights and gages They re a big help Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START a tone will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts unless the driver s safety belt is already buckled The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 20 seconds then it will flash for about 55 seconds If the driver s belt is already buckled neither the tone nor the light will come on Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG or the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensor the air bag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag in the Index AIR
122. d lubricants identified below by name part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Engine oil with the American 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 USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Engine Oil Diesel Engine Engine Coolant Engine oil with the letters CH 4 or CG 4 is best for your vehicle The CH 4 or CG 4 designation may appear either alone or in combination with other API designations such as API CH 4 SJ CG 4 SH or CH 4 CG 4 SJ These letters show American Petroleum Institute APD levels of quality To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle s diesel engine see Engine Oil in the Index 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only GM Goodwrench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index 7 55 USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hydraulic Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid Multi Purpose Lubricant Brake System GM Part No 12377967 or Superlube GM Part equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid No 12346241 or equivalent Windshield GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Chassis Chassis Lubricant GM Part Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 Lubrication No 12377985 or equivalent or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements Parking Brake Chassis Lubri
123. d the SEEK button for two seconds until SC appears on the display and you hear a beep Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds The radio will go to a station stop for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press the SEEK button again to stop scanning If you press SEEK for more than four seconds the radio will change to PRESET SCAN mode The sound will mute while scanning PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 by performing the following steps 1 Turn the radio on Press AM FM to select the band Tune in the desired station Ob Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization that best suits the type of station selected 5 Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until you hear a beep Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return and the equalization that you selected will also be automatically selected for that button 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton PRESET SCAN Press and hold the SEEK button for more than four seconds PRESET SCAN will appear on the display You will hear a double beep and the P will blink with the preset number Use PRESET SCAN to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds The radio will go to a preset station stored on your pushbuttons stop for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press the SEEK button again to
124. d to the recommended pressure Weather Forecasts What s the weather outlook along your route Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system Maps Do you have up to date maps Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy 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 Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain 4 23 If you drive regularly in steep country or if you re planning to visit there here are some tips that
125. d with warranty disablement Trip Interruption service covers expenses such as meals and overnight lodging if vehicle disablement occurs at least 150 miles 240 km from your home or rental property You will be required to obtain prior approval from GMC Roadside Assistance and pay for expenses at the time of disablement Original receipts should be submitted to GMC Roadside Assistance for reimbursement A service representative will provide assistance when you call The Roadside Assistance services listed are available to retail and retail lease customers operating 2001 GMC light duty trucks for a period of 3 years 36 000 miles 60 000 km All services must be pre arranged by GMC Roadside Assistance Over the phone assistance such as providing the name of the closest dealer or minor technical advice etc is available to all owner operators of GMC trucks regardless of vehicle or mileage Just dial GMC Roadside Assistance at 1 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 Roadside Assistance prompt to reach a qualified representative who can assist you Text telephone TTY users call 1 888 889 2438 Your Roadside Assistance representative will ask for the following information when your call is received Vehicle Identification Number VIN Name and home address Telephone number and location from which you are calling Location license plate number and color of your GMC truck Mileage of vehicle and description of problem R
126. ded Fluids and Lubricants lists some recommended products necessary 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 is a place for you to record and keep track of the maintenance performed on your vehicle Keep your 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 in good working condition But we don t know exactly how you ll drive it You may drive very short distances only a few times a week 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 need more frequent checks and replacements So please read the following and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer 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 lubr
127. der RDM ON will show on the display RDM T and the track number will appear on the display when each track starts to play Press RDM again to turn off random play RDM OFF will appear on the display SEEK Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current or previous track Press the right arrow to go to the start of the next track If either of the buttons is held or pressed more then once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD DISP Press this button to see how long the current track has been playing ET and the elapsed time will appear on the display To change what is normally shown on the display track or elapsed time press the button until you see the display you want then hold the button for two seconds The radio will produce one beep AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a disc is in the player The disc will stop but remain in the player 3 33 TAPE CD With a CD in the player and the radio playing press this button to play a CD Press AM FM to return to the radio when a CD 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 Press this button located below the CD slot to remove the disc The radio will play EJT may be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first
128. door frame to keep the door from opening beyond 90 degrees To open the door beyond 90 degrees close the door partially pull the check strap outward at the spring hole and then open the door When you close the door the check strap will automatically re engage Rear Doors It can be dangerous to drive with the rear door s or rear swing out windows 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 If you must drive with the rear door s or rear swing out windows open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the rear door s or rear swing out windows To open the rear doors from the outside pull the handle Make sure all other windows are shut towards you to open the passenger s side rear door first e Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT HEAT or DEFOG Additionally on vehicles with heating air conditioning systems NORM A C or BI LEVEL A C can be used That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index e If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust in the Index 2 16 To open the driver s side rear door pull the latch release at the inside edge of the door Both rear doors can be opened past 90 degrees b
129. e Diesel Engine Only Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Gasoline Engine Only See Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check in the Index Vehicles With GVWR Above 10 000 Ibs or Equipped with Diesel Engine Only Inspect shields for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 15 Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Continued Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Diesel Engine Only Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections fasteners and other components are tight Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is properly seated and the cover fits tightly Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as necessary This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States Diesel Engine Only If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook up or every 12 months whichever occurs first Be sure the valve works properly This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicle
130. e a 240 Ib 110 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint Children who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children but not for young 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 system can provide 1 44 Q A What are the different types of add on child restraints Add on child restraints which are purchased by the vehicle s owner are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used For most basic types of child restraints there are many different models available When purchasing a child restraint be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle If it is the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs Newborn
131. e a serious or even fatal collision if you 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 you 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 to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide That means you can lose control of your vehicle 4 6 Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That s perception time 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 su
132. e has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off but this is used only as a reference Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50 F 10 C or more If it s colder than 50 F 10 C you may have to idle the engine longer Should the fluid level be low during this cold check you must check the fluid hot before adding fluid Checking the fluid hot will give you a more accurate reading of the fluid level 6 19 Checking the Fluid Level Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps Prepare your vehicle as follows Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in PARK P 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 Let the engine run at idle for three minutes or more 1 The transmission dipstick has a red handle and is located near the center of the engine compartment See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on location 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 all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 6 20 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the COLD area below the cross hat
133. e hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer Then let the hood down and close it firmly Noise Control System The following information relates to compliance with federal noise emission standards for vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR of more than 10 000 Ibs 4 536 kg The Maintenance Schedule provides information on maintaining the noise control system to minimize degradation of the noise emission control system during the life of your vehicle The noise control system warranty is given in your warranty booklet These standards apply only to vehicles sold in the United States Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof 1 The removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes of maintenance repair or replacement of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 The use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below Insulation Removal of the noise shields or any underhood insulation 6 11 Engine Removal or rendering engine speed governor if equipped inoperative so as to allow engine speed to exce
134. e or speaker control is active The radio will produce one beep and display ALL with the level display in the middle position Using RDS Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System RDS RDS is a system that sends data along with the audio of the FM station you are currently tuned to You can use RDS to display program information and to control your radio With RDS the radio can Seek only to stations with the types of programs you want to listen to seek to stations with traffic announcements receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies and receive and display messages from radio stations RDS is always on RDS features are only available for use on FM stations which broadcast RDS information The RDS features of your radio rely upon receiving specific RDS information from these stations These features will only work when the RDS information is available In rare cases a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens please contact the radio station When you are tuned to an RDS station the station name will appear on the display instead of the frequency Most RDS stations provide their station name the time of day and a Program Type PTY for their current programming Some stations also provide the name of the current program DISP Press this knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS
135. e receiver to not eject a disc until the 25 second time period has elapsed REV Press and hold this button to reverse quickly within a track Release it to play the passage You will hear sound at a reduced volume The display will show elapsed time FWD Press and hold this button to advance quickly within a track Release it to play the passage You will hear sound at a reduced volume The display will show elapsed time RPT With repeat you can repeat one track or an entire disc To use repeat do the following To repeat the track you are listening to press and release the RPT button RPT will appear on the display Press RPT again to turn it off To repeat the disc you are listening to press and hold the RPT button for two seconds Press RPT again to turn if off 3 41 RDM With random you can listen to the tracks in random rather than sequential order on all of the discs or on one disc To use random do the following Press and release the RDM button to play the tracks on all of the discs that are loaded in random order RDM will appear in the display Press RDM to turn it off To play the tracks on the disc you are listening to in random order press and hold RDM for more than two seconds You will hear a beep and RDM will appear on the display Press RDM again to turn if off AUTO EQ Press AUTO EQ to select the desired preset equalization setting while playing a compact disc The equalization will
136. e tab away from you to restore the mirror to the original position Outside Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle and have a clear view of objects behind you Some mirrors can be folded in to enter narrow passageways 2 44 Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors Option If you have electric mirrors they can be adjusted from inside the vehicle Select the mirror you want to move by turning the switch clockwise to adjust the passenger s side mirror and counterclockwise to adjust the driver s side mirror The center position is neutral Then adjust the mirror angle by pressing the outer arrows on the switch until the mirror is adjusted to where you want it Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors If Equipped Your outside mirrors can be defrosted by pressing the button near the fan control An indicator light on the button will be lit anytime the heated outside rearview mirrors are activated Your rear window defogger will be on anytime the heated mirrors are on If your vehicle has a rear window defogger see Rear Window Defogger in the Index Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror may be convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s 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
137. e vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving If your vehicle has a power seat on the driver s or passenger s side you can adjust it with these switches located at the front center of the seat cushion To raise or lower the seat move the center knob up or down To move the seat forward or rearward move the center knob toward the right or left You can raise and lower the front and rear of the seat To raise or lower the front of the seat move the right lever up or down To raise or lower the rear of the seat move the left lever up or down To adjust the seatback lift the front of the lever which is located at the inboard side of the seat cushion Move the seatback with your body and release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Lean forward and pull up on the front of the lever and the seatback will go to an upright position 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 ca
138. e works properly This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States 37 500 Miles 62 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service MILEAGE Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first fF See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote SERVICED BY 7 37 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance 45 000 Miles 75 000 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 Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote Vehicles With GVWR Above 10 000 Ibs or Equipped with Diesel Engine Only Inspect shields for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Diesel Engine Only Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connect
139. e your dealer for service NOTICE If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s air bag the bag may not For up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape or yellow 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 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 The air bag system does not need regular maintenance 1 32 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Q If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the front of my vehicle will it keep the air bags from working properly A 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 A 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 vehicle s frame bumper system front end shee
140. ed To see the parts of the message faster than every three seconds press this button again A new group of words will appear on the display Once the complete message has been displayed INFO will disappear from the display until another new message is received 3 37 P TYPE This button is used to turn on and off Program Type PTY select PTY and the light next to the button will turn on The last selected PTY will appear on the display for five seconds Turn the P TYPE knob to select the PTY you want to listen to Press SEEK or SCAN to find radio stations of the PTY you want to listen to The last PTY selected will be used for seek or scan modes If a station with the selected PTY is not found NONE FOUND will appear on the display If both P TYPE and TRAF are on the radio will search for stations with traffic announcements and the selected PTY To use the P TYPE interrupt feature press and hold the P TYPE button until you hear a beep on the PTY you want to interrupt on When you are listening to a compact disc the last selected RDS FM station will interrupt play if that selected PTY format is broadcast PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite Program Types PTYs These buttons have factory PTY presets You can set up to 12 PTYs six FM1 and six FM2 by performing the following steps 1 Press P TYPE if it is not already on 2 Press AM FM to select FM1 or FM2 3 38 3 Turn the SELECT k
141. ed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid 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 be burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system See Checking Brake Fluid in this section 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 leak After work is done on the brake hydraulic system make sure the level is above the MIN but not over the MAX mark 6 29 What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake NOTICE fluid Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Use new brake fluid from a sealed Using the wrong fluid can badly damage container only brake
142. ed CD For every CD loaded a number will appear on the radio display To play a specific CD first press the CD AUX button to start playing a CD Then press the numbered button that corresponds to the CD you want to play A small bar will appear under the CD number that is playing and the track number will appear This button will eject a disc or discs Do the following to eject Press and release the eject button to eject the disc that is currently playing or to remove all of the discs press this button for two seconds you will hear a beep and the light will flash to let you know when a disc is being ejected When the eject button is pressed the receiver will eject the disc and REMOVE CD will be displayed You can either remove the disc or if the disc is not removed after 25 seconds the disc will be automatically pulled back into the receiver If you try to push the disc back into the receiver manually before the 25 second time period is complete the receiver will sense an error and will try to eject the disc several times before stopping You will be able to remove the disc at this time Pressing the receiver s VOLUME PWR knob off and then on will allow the receiver to clear its disc sensing feature You may now be able to use the LOAD and eject features normally Do not at any time press the eject button more than once the receiver s 25 second eject timer will reset at each press of eject which will cause th
143. ed manufacturer specifications Fan and Drive Removal of fan clutch if equipped or rendering clutch inoperative Removal of the fan shroud if equipped Air Intake Removal of the air cleaner silencer Reversing the air cleaner cover Exhaust Removal of the muffler and or resonator Removal of the exhaust pipes and exhaust pipe clamps 6 12 Engine Oil Gasoline Engine If your vehicle has a diesel engine see Engine Oil Diesel Engine in the Diesel Engine Supplement Checking Engine Oil It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick has a yellow handle and is located near the center of the engine compartment See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on location Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick NOTICE might not show the actual level Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or Don t add too much oil If your engine has so cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again much oil that the oil level gets above the upper keeping the tip down and check the level mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil filler cap is located between the coolant recover
144. eld push the paddle In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision Washer fluid will spray as long as you push the paddle When you let go of the paddle the wipers will continue to wipe for approximately two more wipe cycles and then either stop or return to the preset speed Cruise Control Option With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h When you apply your brakes or move the cruise switch to OFF the cruise control shuts 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 traffic 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 2 37 Setting Cruise Control If you leave your cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control 1 Move the cruise control switch to ON
145. elected 5 Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons The radio will beep once to confirm Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return and the AUTO TONE equalization that you selected will also be automatically selected for that button 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton P SCAN Press and hold one of the arrows for more than two seconds The radio will beep once to confirm Use P SCAN to listen to each of your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons for a few seconds The radio will scan through each of the stations stored on your pushbuttons except those stations with weak reception The AUTO TONE setting stored for that pushbutton will be automatically chosen Press P SCAN or one of the pushbuttons again to stop scanning SCAN will be displayed whenever the tuner is in the PSCAN mode The channel number P1 P6 will appear with the frequency In FM mode this function will scan through the current band such as FM1 or FM2 Setting the Tone BASS Press and release the P TYPE LIST AUDIO knob until BASS appears on the display Then turn the knob clockwise to increase bass and counterclockwise to decrease bass The display will show the bass level When you use this control the radio s AUTO TONE setting will switch to manual To set bass to the middle position select the control and press and hold the P TYPE LIST AUDIO knob The radio will produce one beep and set the display level to the m
146. en detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Dealer 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 Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard accelerations Avoiding steep uphill grades If you are towing a trailer reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops flashing and remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash when it is 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 If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service 2 61 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 cap See Filling Your Tank in the Index The diagnostic system can determ
147. engage the security feature Move the button up to return the door locks to fi normal operation cs Qe y Side Sliding Door Keyless Entry System If Equipped If your vehicle has this feature you can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m away using the remote 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 complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normal for any remote keyless entry system If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this Check the distance You may be too far fro
148. 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 5 11 When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see A Radiator Pressure Cap B Coolant Recovery Tank C Engine Cooling Fan s If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down When the engine is cold the coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system NOTICE When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOL silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion may result In addition the engine coolant will require change sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Damage caused by the use of coolant other than DEX COOL is not covered by your new vehicle warranty NOTICE If there seems to be no leak start the engine again See if the engine cooling fan speed increases when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down If it doesn t your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t r
149. ening Jacking Tool Storage A Socket B Jack Handle C Ratchet D Jacking Tool Storage Box E Jack Handle Extension 5 24 The tools you ll be using include the jack A jack handle extension B jack handle C socket D and the ratchet E 2 Loosen the plastic nut caps 1 You will need to take off the wheel nut caps to reach your wheel nuts When using the ratchet and socket make sure the DOWN side faces you 3 Remove the center cap 1 With the DOWN side facing you use the ratchet and socket to loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 2 The jack has a bolt on the end Attach the socket end Front Position of the extension to the jack bolt Attach the ratchet to the extension with the UP side facing you 3 Turn the ratchet clockwise That will raise the jack lift head a little 5 27 5 28 Rear Position 4 Position jack under the vehicle as shown Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack 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 6 Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire
150. ent 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 Winter Driving ERA iie a y Here are some tips for winter driving Have your vehicle in good shape for winter You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle 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 help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle 4 25 Driving on Snow 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 4 26 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 can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on
151. ent panel Your instrument panel dimmer thumbwheel has two detent positions When the thumbwheel is moved to the first detent position the radio display and transmission selection display will go to full intensity The rest of the instrument panel light will be lit dimly Moving the thumbwheel up one more detent will activate the interior dome lamps 2 40 The vehicle is also equipped with a DOME OVERRIDE button For more information on this feature see Dome Lamps in the Index The delayed entry feature will allow you to enter or exit your vehicle with the lights on for about 20 seconds after the door is closed or the ignition is cycled Turn the knob clockwise to the parking lamp symbol to turn on the following Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Ashtray Lamp Turn the knob clockwise again to the master lighting symbol to turn on all the lamps listed above as well as the headlamps Turn the knob counterclockwise to OFF to turn off your lamps and lights You can switch your headlamps from high to low beam by pulling on the turn signal high beam lever A circuit breaker protects your headlamps If you have an electrical overload your headlamps will flicker on and off Have your headlamp wiring checked right away if this happens Headlamps On Reminder A tone will sound when your headlamps are turned on and your ignition is in OFF LOCK or ACCESSOR
152. ents are tight Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is properly seated and the cover fits tightly Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as necessary This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States Diesel Engine Only If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook up or every 12 months whichever occurs first Be sure the valve works properly This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States 7 12 Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance 18 000 Miles 30 000 km a eT 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 21 000 Miles 35 000 km eee yor every 3 months whichever occurs first Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first i i See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote 7 13 Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance 24
153. equired and the clutch partially disengages You may also hear this fan noise when you start the engine It will go away as the fan clutch partially disengages If a Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout 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 a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy 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 safely 5 19 Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your hazard warning flashers Changing a tire can cause an injury The vehicle can slip off the jac
154. er seats and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seats 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 38 1 Locate the guide on the side of the seatback 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure the elastic cord is not unwrapped around the retainer pin as this decreases the length 1 39 Center 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 belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides 1 40 Lap Belt If your vehicle has rear bench seats someone can sit in the center positions To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle posi
155. er Fluid The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located on the driver s side of the engine compartment See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on location Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the tank is full 6 27 NOTICE When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the 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 6 28 Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for the location of the reservoir There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it is you should have your brake system fix
156. es can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them 4 17 Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining 4 18 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 Driving Through Flowing Water Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing water as you might at a low water crossi
157. es to them Use only a frame mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper Do not use a ball hitch because it could pull the bumper loose If you ll be pulling a trailer that when loaded will weigh more than 4 000 Ibs 1 800 kg be sure to use a properly mounted weight distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you re driving Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you re using the wiring provided by the factory installed hitch you should not need to make any holes in the body of your vehicle However if you have an aftermarket hitch installed you may need to make holes in the body If you do then be sure to seal the holes later when 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 can too 4 37 Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bu
158. ess this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection 3 14 TUNE Turn this knob to choose radio stations SEEK Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there The radio will seek to stations with a strong signal only SCAN Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds until you hear a beep Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds The radio will go to a station stop for a few seconds and flash the station frequency then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning The radio will scan to stations with a strong signal only PRESET SCAN Use PRESET SCAN to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for more than four seconds until you hear two beeps The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons except stations with weak reception stop for a few seconds and flash the station frequency then go on to the next preset station PRESET SCAN will only scan the six presets that are in the band selected Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning presets The channel number P1 P6 will appear momentarily just before the frequency is displayed PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 Just
159. et the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surface of a disc is soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the side without writing when handling discs Pick up discs 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 contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism 3 47 Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent you can straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent as it might be by vandals you should replace it Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is still tightened to the fender If tightening is required tighten by hand then with a wrench one quarter turn 3 48 Chime Level Adjustment RDS Radios Only The radio is one of the vehicle chime producers The chime is produced fr
160. exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite Don t park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn 2 31 Engine Exhaust 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 Your exhaust system sounds strange or different e 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 your vehicle Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and Have your vehicle fixed immediately 2 32 Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things to know Idling the engine with the climate control system 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 carbon monoxide CO into your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting One place this can happen is a garage Exhaust with CO can come in easily NEVER park ina garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard
161. for more information on location The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at FULL COLD or a little higher Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank 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 Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator For information on how to add coolant to the radiator see Cooling System in the Index 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 Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank but be careful not to spill it 6 25 The radiator pressure cap is located near the center of the engine compartment NOTICE Your radiator cap is a pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck The power steering fluid reservoir is located on the driver s side of the engine comp
162. formation on location to use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the engine air cleaner filter and crankcase ventilation filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index 6 17 Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flame if the engine backfires 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 filter off NOTICE If the air cleaner filter is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you re driving 6 18 Automatic Transmission Fluid If your vehicle has a diesel engine see Automatic Transmission Fluid in the Diesel Supplement When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km if the vehicle s GVWR is over 8 600 or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions Inheavy 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
163. free telephone number or write them at the following address BBB Auto Line Council of Better Business Bureaus Inc 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington VA 22203 1804 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTYs GMC has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center Any TTY user can communicate with GMC by dialing 1 800 GMC 8583 462 8583 TTY users in Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 Customer Assistance Offices GMC encourages customers to call the toll free number for assistance If a U S customer wishes to write to GMC the letter should be addressed to GMC s Customer Assistance Center United States Pontiac GMC Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33172 Detroit MI 48232 5172 1 800 GMC 8782 462 8782 1 800 GMC 8583 462 8583 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 GMC 8782 462 8782 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 313 381 0022 Fax Number Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Custome
164. g 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 Spare Tire Check At least twice a year after the monthly inflation check of the spare tire determines that the spare is inflated to the correct tire inflation pressure make sure that the spare tire is stored securely Push pull and then try to rotate or turn the tire If it moves use the ratchet wheel wrench to tighten the cable See Storing the Spare Tire and Tools in the Index Gasoline Engine Only Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check Your vehicle has an indicator located on the air cleaner in the engine compartment that lets you know when the air cleaner filter is dirty and needs to be changed Check indicator at least twice a year or when your engine oil is changed whichever occurs first See Air Cleaner in the Index for more information Inspect your air cleaner filter restriction indicator more often if the vehicle is used in dusty areas Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Automatic Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transmission
165. ght Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads But they have their own special rules 4 20 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 At the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should 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 with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn signal Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonable following distance Expect to move slightly slower at night When you want to leave the freeway move to the proper lane well
166. ght pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt v A Me iy KO A K Dh a y oy ae WE is 4 Ly bs 7 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 yov d be less likely to 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 1 17 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you 1 18 To move it down push in at the top of the arrows and move the height adjuster to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without pushing in to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder Q What s wrong with this You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would
167. gnition is off first press the eject button or the RCL knob PREV 1 Press this button or the left SEEK arrow to go to the previous selection on the tape if the selection has been playing for less than 3 seconds If the PREV button or the left SEEK arrow is pressed and the current selection has been playing for more than 13 seconds it will go to the beginning of the current selection If the PREV button or the left SEEK arrow is pressed and the current selection has been playing from 3 to 13 seconds it will go to the beginning of the previous selection or the beginning of the current selection depending on the position on the tape PRE will appear on the display while the cassette player is in PREV mode Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for PREV to work The sound will mute while seeking NEXT 2 Press this button or the right SEEK arrow to go to the next selection on the tape NXT will appear on the display while the cassette player is in NEXT mode Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT to work The sound will mute while seeking REV 3 Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly REV will appear on the display Press it again to return to playing the tape The radio will play the last selected station while the tape reverses You may select stations during REV operation by using TUNE SEEK SCAN or PRESET SCAN FWD 4 Press this butt
168. h the base Remember each pin has its own side The yellow pin must be installed on the passenger s side and the blue pin on the driver s side 4 Remove the pin from its stowed position on the seat base while holding the carpet mat flap back 10 Turn the blue or yellow handle down until it is in the retaining clip Put the carpet mat flap back in its original position Repeat this procedure for the other seat base Connect the quick release latch plates for the lap shoulder belts by inserting the latch plates into the buckles attached at the outboard positions of the bench seat Do not twist the belt Check that both locking pins are locked into place before operating the vehicle 1 10 Safety Belts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the air bag system A CAUTION Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not wearing a safety belt your injuries 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 you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside
169. hand while it is heating can make it overload damaging the lighter and the heating element Just push the lighter all the way in and let go When it s done it will pop back by itself To remove the front ashtray pull up on the tab with a key or screwdriver inserted in the tab and lift the ashtray out 2 48 Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them from side to side Visor Vanity Mirror Option Some visors have mirrors built in with or without lamps Just lift the mirror cover on each visor to turn the lamps on if you have them Accessory Power Outlet You can plug accessory electrical equipment into an accessory power outlet Just pull on the outlet cover to remove it and follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment that you install The accessory power outlet is located on the passenger s side of the front storage compartment These circuits are protected by a fuse and have maximum current levels Certain power accessory plugs may not be compatible to the power accessory outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information on the power accessory plugs NOTICE When using the accessory power outlet maximum electrical load must not exceed 25 amps Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use Leaving electrical equipment
170. hat all hose connections fasteners and other components are tight Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is properly seated and the cover fits tightly Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as necessary This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States Diesel Engine Only If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook up or every 12 months whichever occurs first Be sure the valve works properly This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States 7 19 Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance 48 000 Miles 80 000 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 Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Diesel Engine Only Replace fuel filler cap if driving in dusty conditions An Emission Control Service 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle has a diesel ACTUAL SERVICED BY engine if the vehicle s GV WR is over 8600 Ibs or if the vehicle i
171. hat the strap be anchor bracket for a top strap is located at the rear of the anchored In the United States some child restraints also seat cushion for each three passenger rear bench seat have a top strap If your child restraint has a top strap it Don t use a child restraint with a top strap in the right should be anchored front passenger s position or in any four passenger rear bench seat If your vehicle is a cargo van the anchor for a top strap is located at the rear of the seat cushion on the right front passenger s seat Passenger Van 3 Passenger Rear Seats Cargo Van Models Anchor the top strap to this bracket For the left outboard seating position use anchor point A For the right outboard seating position use anchor point B For a center seating position use either anchor point A or B Anchor the top strap to one of these anchor points Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash A child or others could be injured if this happens To help prevent injury to people and damage to your vehicle attach only one child restraint per bracket Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the ch
172. he chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle 6 50 Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle be sure to follow the manufacturer s warnings and instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your vehicle Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They 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 you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather plastic and painted surfaces with a clean damp cloth Cleaning of Fabric Carpet Your dealer has two cleaners Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner and Capture Non Solvent Dry Spot and Soil Remover for cleaning fabric and carpet They will clean normal spots and st
173. heated tire can lose air suddenly or catch fire You or others could be injured Be sure all tires including the spare are properly inflated 6 45 Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at 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 tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance handling speed rating traction ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle If your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow If 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 bias belted or radial as your original tires 6 46 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 your vehicle Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels 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 whee
174. hen press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep B and a zero or T and a zero will appear on the display To set all of the tone controls and speaker controls to the middle position end out of audio mode Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep CEN will appear on the display Adjusting the Speakers BALANCE Press and release AUDIO until BAL appears on the display Then press and hold the up arrow to move the sound to the right speakers or the down arrow to move the sound to the left speakers R and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the right speakers L and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the left speakers L and a zero will appear on the display when the the sound is balanced between the speakers Release the up or down arrow when you find the speaker balance you want or when the maximum or minimum level is reached FADE Press and release AUDIO until FAD appears on the display Then press and hold the up arrow to move the sound to the front speakers or the down arrow to move the sound to the rear speakers F and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the front speakers R and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the rear speakers F and a zero will appear on the display when the the sound is balanced between the speakers
175. her speed to get enough heat Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Recreational Vehicle Towing Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground If your vehicle must be towed see Towing Your Vehicle in the Index NOTICE Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components 4 29 Loading Your Vehicle GAWR FRT Cc RIM COLD TIRE PRESSURE Cc Co The Certification Tire label is found on the rear edge of the driver s door The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle This is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo 4 30 The Certification Tire label also tells you the maximum 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 dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equa
176. hever occurs first ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote Diesel Engine Only Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Gasoline Engine Only See Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check in the Index Vehicles With GVWR Above 10 000 Ibs or Equipped with Diesel Engine Only Inspect shields for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States 7 36 _ Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance Diesel Engine Only Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections fasteners and other components are tight Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is properly seated and the cover fits tightly Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as necessary This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States Diesel Engine Only If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan inspect hoses and ducts for proper hook up or every 12 months whichever occurs first Be sure the valv
177. hey are not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Where to Put the Restraint Except Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis Models Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat General Motors therefore recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear facing infant seat a child riding in a forward facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat If your vehicle has a front passenger air bag never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag If your vehicle has a right front passenger s air bag always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat You may secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat but before you do always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It s better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat 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
178. hichever occurs first Be sure the valve works properly This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States 7 29 Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance 93 000 Miles 155 000 km a ooo 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote 96 000 Miles 160 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service MILEAGE Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first ooo i See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Diesel Engine Only Replace fuel filler cap if driving in dusty conditions An Emission Control Service 7 30 Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance 99 000 Miles 165 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service MILEAGE i Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first a S E See footnote Check axle fluid le
179. hields for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States 7 40 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance If Equipped Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system as described in the service manual An Emission Control Service See footnote Gasoline Engine Only Inspect Evaporative Control System Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook up routing and condition Check that the purge valve works properly if equipped Replace as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote Diesel Engine Only Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections fasteners and other components are tight Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is properly seated and the cover fits tightly Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as necessary This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States Diesel Engine Only If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan inspect hoses and ducts for proper hook up or every 12 months whichever occurs first Be sure the valve works properly This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States Diesel Engine Only Check the crankcase depression regulator valve system for
180. hould get more fuel as soon as possible Listed are four situations you may experience with your fuel gage At the gas station the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel 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 The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up The gage doesn t go back to empty when you turn off the ignition None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage 2 67 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section you ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle 3 2 Comfort Controls 3 23 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape 3 6 Air Conditioning and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data 3 7 Heating System RDS and Automatic Tone Control 3 7 Defrosting If Equipped 3 7 Rear Window Defogger If Equipped 3 34 AM FM Stereo with 6 Disc Compact Disc 3 8 Ventilation System Player with Programmable Equalization and 3 10 Audio Systems Radio Data System RDS Option 3 10 Setting the Clock for Systems 3 44 Theft Deterrent Feature RDS Radios without Radio Data System If Equipped 3 10 Setting the Clock for Systems 3 44 Theft Deterrent Feature Non RDS Radios with
181. ht isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this section The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage 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 operating conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible See Engine Overheating in the Index 2 59 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada 4 3L 5 0L amp 5 7L Engines and 8 1L California Gasoline Engine SERVICE ENGINE SOON United States Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems 2 60 This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a
182. icants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle These schedules are for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits You will find these limits on your vehicle s Certification Tire label See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits use the recommended fuel See Fuel in the Index Selecting the Right Schedule First you ll need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle Here s how to decide which schedule to follow Scheduled Maintenance Short Trip City Definition Follow the Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles 8 to 16 km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent driving in stop and go traffic Most trips are through dusty areas You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle If the vehicle is used for delivery service police taxi or other commercial application One of the reasons you should follow this schedule if you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down
183. ichever occurs first Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first Pf See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL Beet p i SERVICED BY An Emission Control Service MILEAGE Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first ooo i See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Diesel Engine Only Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote Gasoline Engine Only See Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check in the Index 7 18 Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance Vehicles With GVWR Above 10 000 Ibs or Equipped with Diesel Engine Only Inspect shields for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States Diesel Engine Only Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and t
184. iddle position To set all tone and speaker controls to the middle position press and hold the P TYPE LIST AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is active The radio will produce one beep and display ALL with the level display in the middle position 3 25 TREBLE Press and release the P TYPE LIST AUDIO knob until TREB appears on the display Turn the knob clockwise to increase treble and counterclockwise to decrease treble The display will show the treble level When you use this control the radio s AUTO TONE setting will switch to manual If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble To set treble to the middle position select the control and press and hold the P TYPE LIST AUDIO knob The radio will produce one beep and set the display level to the middle position To set all tone and speaker controls to the middle position press and hold the P TYPE LIST AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is active The radio will produce one beep and display ALL with the level display in the middle position AUTO TONE This feature allows you to choose preset bass and treble equalization settings designed for ROCK NEWS POP JAZZ CLASSICAL and COUNTRY music TONE and the preset equalization setting will appear on the display when you press AUTO TONE Each time you press it another setting will appear on the display The manual setting allows tone control to return to the BASS and TREB controls Use PUSHBUTTONS
185. ild restraint itself Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer s instructions say 1 54 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 as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 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 If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 55 5 To tighten the belt feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure 1 56 To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety bel
186. in advance If you miss your exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quite sharply The exit speed is usually posted Reduce your speed according to your speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any distance at higher speeds you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are 4 21 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 yov ll find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades Are they in good shape 4 22 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 inflate
187. ine 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 installed 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 out A few driving trips should turn the light off 2 62 Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel See Fuel in the Index Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed You may notice this as stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicle into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up This will be detected by the system 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 the light turn off have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or
188. ing AF is off by default from the factory Press and hold AM FM for two seconds to turn alternate frequency on or off AF ON or AF OFF will appear on the display and the radio will beep once The radio will not switch to other stations when AF is off Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 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 A tape symbol is shown on the display whenever a tape is inserted If you hear nothing but a garbled sound the tape may not be in squarely Press EJT to remove the tape and start over 3 29 While the tape is playing use the VOL FADE BAL TREB BASS and SEEK controls just as you do for the radio The display will show TAPE and an arrow showing which side of the tape is playing If you want to insert a tape when the ignition is off first press EJT or DISP If CHK TAPE appears on the radio display the tape won t play because of an error CHK TAPE may be displayed when the tape is tight and the player can t turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil Turn the tape over and repeat If the hubs do not turn easily your tape may be damaged
189. int system can provide Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary because a newborn infant s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a CAUTION Continued 1 46 rear facing seat settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant s body the back and shoulders Infants always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints However infants who should be restrained in a rear facing child restraint cannot ride safely in this vehicle The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child for whom the safety belts are designed A young child s hip bones are still so small that vehicle s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that s unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 Ib 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240
190. ion 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 2 Seats and Seat Controls 1 38 10 Safety Belts They re for Everyone 15 Here Are Questions Many People Ask p pmi fl 1 40 About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 42 6 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 48 6 Driver Position 1 61 1 24 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 64 5 Right Front Passenger Position 1 64 5 Air Bag System 1 64 4 Rear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Center Passenger Position Children Restraint Systems for Children Older Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash Seats and Seat Controls This part tells you about the seats how to adjust them take them out and put them back in It also tells you about reclining front seatbacks Manual Front Seats 1 2 The bucket seats can be adjusted forward or rearward with the lever located at the front of the seat To adjust the seat pull the lever up to release the seat bottom and 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 You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while th
191. ion Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 39 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance 60 000 Miles 100 000 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 Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote Diesel Engine Only Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Gasoline Engine Only See Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check in the Index Vehicles With GVWR Above 10 000 Ibs or Equipped with Diesel Engine Only Inspect s
192. ion is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble To set BASS or TREBLE to the middle position select the desired tone control Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep B and a zero or T and a zero will appear on the display To set all of the tone controls and speaker controls to the middle position end out of audio mode Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep CEN will appear on the display Adjusting the Speakers BALANCE Press and release AUDIO until BAL appears on the display Then press and hold the up arrow to move the sound to the right speakers or the down arrow to move the sound to the left speakers R and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the right speakers L and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the left speakers L and a zero will appear on the display when the the sound is balanced between the speakers Release the up or down arrow when you find the speaker balance you want or when the maximum or minimum level is reached FADE Press and release AUDIO until FAD appears on the display Then press and hold the up arrow to move the sound to the front speakers or the down arrow to move the sound to the rear speakers F and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the front speakers R and a number will appear on the display whe
193. ions fasteners and other components are tight Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is properly seated and the cover fits tightly Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as necessary This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States Diesel Engine Only If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan inspect hoses and ducts for proper hook up or every 12 months whichever occurs first Be sure the valve works properly This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 38 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle has a diesel engine if the vehicle s GV WR is over 8600 Ibs or if the vehicle is mainly MILEAGE driven under one or more of these conditions ha ee In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher Inhilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter at 100 000 miles 166 000 km 52 500 Miles 87 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emiss
194. ir to the rear floor vents turn the thumbwheel marked REAR HEAT to the speed you want The thumbwheel has three speed positions To increase the flow of heated air turn the thumbwheel toward HIGH To turn the fan off turn the control to OFF Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater If Equipped If your vehicle has a rear air conditioning and rear heater system combination controls are provided to regulate the temperature location and speed of the airflow Front Passenger Control To adjust the air temperature turn the temperature knob on the right side of the control panel For warmer air turn the knob toward the red area and for cooler air turn the knob toward the blue area To regulate the airflow location adjust the center knob on the control panel Turn the knob counterclockwise for floor vent airflow or clockwise for headliner vent air flow Generally the upper vents are used for air conditioning and the floor vents for heating The control knob can be set to any blend setting To adjust the airflow speed turn the fan knob on the left side of the control panel to the desired fan speed To activate the rear control turn the fan knob on the front control to REAR CNTL Rear Passenger Control The rear control works just like the front control It will allow second seat passengers to adjust the controls if the front control is switched to the rear position Air Conditioning Before using your vehicle
195. 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 for 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 parts 6 32 Battery Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free ACDelco battery When it s time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDelco battery See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for battery location WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling If you have a diesel engine you have two batteries The primary battery is located on the passenger s side of the engine compartment The second battery is located on the driver s side framerail Vehicle Storage Bulb Replacement If you re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days For any bulb changing proced
196. it 2 41 Your vehicle s center high mounted stoplamp is located above the rear doors at the center of the vehicle If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle as in a luggage carrier care should be taken not to block or damage the center high mounted stoplamp unit The dome lamps will come on when you open a door You can also turn the dome lamps on by moving the thumbwheel located next to the headlamp knob all the way up to the second detent In this position the dome lamps will remain on whether a door is open or closed DOME OVERRIDE You can use the DOME OVERRIDE button located below the headlamp knob to set the dome lamps to automatically come on when a door is open or to remain off If the DOME OVERRIDE button is pushed in the dome lamps will not come on If the DOME OVERRIDE button is out your interior lamps will work as usual If the button is pressed in the interior lamps will not come on when any of the vehicle s doors are opened This feature is helpful when you want to leave your door s open for an extended period of time and do not want to run the battery down The button is located next to the lamp switch Reading Lamps Option If your vehicle has reading lamps press the button next to the lamp to turn the lamp on or off 2 43 Mirrors Inside Day Night Rearview Mirror Pull the tab under the mirror toward you to reduce glare from headlamps behind you after dark Push th
197. 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 Air bags are designed to inflate only once After they inflate you ll need some new parts for your air bag system If you don t get them the air bag system won t be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts 1 31 Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the system commands air bag inflation and driver s safety belt usage at deployment The module also records speed engine rpm brake and throttle data 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 is working on your vehicle Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To Let only qualified technicians work on your air purchase a service manual see Service and Owner bag system Improper service can mean that your Publications in the Index air bag system won t work properly Se
198. 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 FULL COLD 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 system is cool before you do it 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 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 1 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 5 16 Fill the radiator with the proper DEX COOL 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck See FULL COLD mark
199. itter for at least five seconds The door locks should cycle to confirm resynchronization If the locks do not cycle see your dealer for service 2 12 Sliding Side Door Option To open the sliding side door from outside pull the handle toward the rear of the vehicle Then slide the door open To close the sliding side door from outside use the outside door handle to slide the door toward the front of the vehicle When the door slides closed completely it will be flush with the side of the body To open the sliding door from inside turn the handle upward and toward the rear of the vehicle Then slide the door toward the rear of the vehicle to open it To close the sliding door from inside grasp the inside handle and slide the door toward the front of the vehicle to a closed position Make sure the door is completely closed before driving away To open the front portion of a 60 40 door from the outside pull up on the handle and pull the handle toward you To open the front portion of a 60 40 door from the inside pull the handle towards you and push open the door To open the rear portion of a 60 40 door from the outside pull the handle on the side of the rear door and pull it towards you To close the 60 40 side doors close the rear door first Then close the front door Check to make sure that both doors are completely closed The front side swing out door has a check strap assembly in the
200. ivalent Weatherstrip Squeaks Synthetic Grease with Teflon Superlube GM Part No 12371287 or equivalent 7 57 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 DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact GMC if you need assistance This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects AN 8 8 8 8 nas G0 00 Q0 ona Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Customer Assistance Offices GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities Roadside Assistance Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Repo
201. ize your air conditioner s performance and your vehicle s fuel economy This setting also cools the air the fastest After the vehicle s interior reaches a comfortable temperature turn the knob clockwise to place the air conditioning system in the A C mode 3 3 A C This setting is used for normal cooling on hot days It cools outside air and directs it through the instrument panel outlets gt o Vad BI LEVEL A C This setting divides airflow between the heater floor vents and instrument panel vents The air conditioning compressor will cycle continuously in this setting as long as the outside air temperature is warm enough to activate the compressor gt o 74 VENT This setting directs air through the instrument panel vents e tyd HEAT This setting directs air through the heater floor vents It is useful for cold weather We Vad HEAT DEFOG This setting divides airflow between the heater floor vents and the windshield In the blended position the air conditioning compressor is automatically activated to dehumidify the air GY DEFROST This setting directs air through the windshield defroster vents It is useful when you have fog or ice on the windshield Rear Heater Without Air Conditioning If Equipped If you have a rear heater without rear air conditioning the control is located on the instrument panel no REAR HEAT cA HIGH MED LOW OFF To increase and decrease the flow of heated a
202. judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive ahead Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass wait for a better time Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection delay your pass A broken center line usually indicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic 4 12 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you won t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops Keep back a reasonable distance When it looks like a chance to pass is 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 start that more than makes up for the distance
203. k Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details 7 48 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 Index for further details At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures Don t forget to check your spare tire 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 Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired 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 system does not need regular maintenance Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or crackin
204. k 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 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine To be 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 be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposite end 5 20 SS i The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire Your spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle You will use the ratchet and extension to lower the spare tire A flat rear tire reduces clearance to remove the spare tire If there is less than 12 inches 30 48 cm between the ground and the rear bumper or any trailer hitch jack up the vehicle until the flat tire is off the ground See Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire in the Index Unless your vehicle has a flat rear tire do not remove or restore a tire from to a storage position under the vehicle while the vehicle is supported by a jack Always tighten the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle when restoring If you have a vehicle which was completed from a cab and chassis refer to the information from the body supplier installer The spare tire is a full size tire like the other tires on your vehi
205. ke only To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake 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 in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year for instance each spring and fall You should let your dealer s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in a service manual See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Steering and Suspension Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering 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 Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exh
206. know about the air bag system You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you 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 Air 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 And for unrestrained occupants air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the past 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 as you would be if you were leaning forward it could seriously injure you Safety belts help keep you 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 1 27 If your vehicle has an air bag for the right front passenger please read this Anyone who is up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates
207. l could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A 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 cm 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 Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the
208. lace it as soon as you can FUSE BLOCK INFORMATION CRUISE HTR A C BRAKE RR HVAC wo N ao a J A HAZARD WIPER RADIO 1 Dx ted e N GAUGES AIR TURN RR DeFoc 5 BAGS a B U a 2 A CTSY PARK DRL security oO LPS A a HTD MIR CRANK ILLUM TRANS N oe O a STOP PWR CIG RADIO B AUX LTR y 2 g PWR PWR ACCY WDO 6 61 POSITION 6 62 1 gt YM SO GOs oe Oy 11 12 13 14 NAME STOP HTD MIR CTSY GAUGES HAZARD CRUISE PWR AUX CRANK PARK LPS AIR BAGS WIPER HTR A C CIG LTR ILLUM CIRCUITS PROTECTED CHMSL Stoplamps Electric Heated Mirrors Courtesy Lamps Dome RDG Lamps Vanity Mirrors Power Mirrors IP Cluster DRL Relay DRL Module HDLP Switch Keyless Entry Illumination Low Coolant Module CHIME Module DRAB Module Hazard Lamps CHIME Module Cruise Control Auxiliary Power Outlet DLC Not Used License Plate Lamp Parking Lamps Taillamps Front Sidemarkers Glove Box Ashtray Air Bags Wiper Motor Washer Pump AIC A C Blower High Blower Relay HTD Mirror Cigarette Lighter IP Cluster HVAC Controls RR HVAC Controls IP Switches Radio Illumination Door Switch Illumination POSITION 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 A NAME DRL TURN B U RADIO 1 BRAKE RADIO B TRANS SECURITY RR DEFOG NOT USED RR HVAC PWR ACCY PWR WDO CIRCUITS PROTECTED DRL Rela
209. lds and Underhood Insulation Inspection Diesel Engine Only Thermostatically Controlled Engine Cooling Fan Check or every 12 months whichever occurs first Diesel Engine Only Air Intake System Inspection Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Fuel Filter Replacement Diesel Engine Only Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Front Wheel Bearing Repack or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 7 7 Scheduled Maintenance Long Trip Highway Intervals Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transmission Service vehicles over 8600 GVWR or driven under severe conditions or equipped with diesel engine Every 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection If Equipped Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Inspection Gasoline Engine Only Evaporative Control System Inspection Diesel Engine Only Crankcase Depression Regulator Valve CDRV System Check 7 8 Long Trip Highway Intervals Every 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Gasoline Engine Only Spark Plug Wire Inspection Gasoline Engine Only Spark Plug Replacement Gasoline Engine Only Automatic Transmission Service normal conditions Gasoline Engine Only Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV Valve Inspection Every 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Cooling System Service or every 60 months whichever occurs first These intervals only summarize maintenance services Be sure to follow the complete scheduled maintenance on the following pages Shor
210. le 6 Squeeze the tab on the side of the sockets while turning them counterclockwise 6 39 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking See Wiper Blade Check in the Index for more information 7 Turn the old bulb counterclockwise to remove it Install the new bulb 8 Reverse the above steps to reinstall the lamp Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways To remove the type with a release clip do the following 1 Lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position 6 40 _ _ _ _ _ _ mmmmmmmmmm 2 Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab Pull down on the blade assembly to release it from the wiper arm hook 3 The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by bottom claws of the blade assembly At the notched end pull the insert from the blade assembly 4 To install the new wiper insert slide the notched end last into the end with two blade claws Then slide the insert all the way through the blade claws at the opposite end 5 Make sure that the notches are locked by the bottom claws Make sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slot 6 Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook Pull it up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot 7 Carefully lower the wiper arm
211. le along the driver s side rear corner of the frame rail The three wire portion of the harness assembly is stored in a frame pocket under the rear of the vehicle on the driver s side The heavy duty trailer wiring harness has a 30 amp feed wire Both harnesses come without connectors 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 4 42 Four Wire Harness Light Green Back up lamps Brown Parking lamps Yellow Left stoplamp and turn signal Dark Green Right stoplamp and turn signal Three Wire Harness Dark Blue Use for electric trailer brakes seven wire harness only Orange Trailer accessory seven wire harness only White heavy gage Ground wire 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 not so loose that it drags on the ground Store the harness in its original place Wrap the harness together and tie it neatly so it won t be damaged Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 12 Cooling System Gasoline Engine 5 3 Other Warning Devices 5 19 Engine Fan Noise 5 3 Jump Starting 5 19 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 9 Towing Your Vehicle 5 20 Changing a Flat Tire 5 9
212. lly on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash e 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 above the tops of the seats Don t leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Don t leave a seat folded down unless you need to Payload The Payload Capacity is shown on the Certification Tire label This is the maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry Be sure to include the weight of the people inside as part of your load If you added any accessories or equipment after your vehicle left the factory remember to subtract the weight of these things from the payload Your dealer can help you with this Trailering Package If your vehicle is equipped with the trailering package
213. lock the wheel in place e e The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following Turn and Lane Change Signals Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control Option Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward for right and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows flash at twice the normal rate a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers may not 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 for burned out bulbs and a blown fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high to low pull the multifunction lever all the way toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this light on the instrument panel cluster also will
214. losed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you 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 ringlet 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 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever occurs first This applies only to materials manufactured and sold by General Motors Bodies body conversions or equipment not made or sold by General Motors are not covered 6 57 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 1052918 8 oz 0 237 L or All Protectant Protects leather wood acrylics Plexiglas plastic rubber and vinyl 1052925 16 oz 0 473 L Multi Purpose Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels Interior Cleaner and floor mats See your General Motors Parts Department for these products For exterior use only See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Not recommended for use on instrument panels 6 58 Vehicle Identification Number VIN at SAMPLE4UX1M072675 au 20014 ASSEMBLY MODEL YEAR PLANT ENGIN
215. ly work when the RDS information is available In rare cases a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens please contact the radio station When you are tuned to an RDS station the station name will appear on the display instead of the frequency Most RDS stations provide their station name the time of day and a Program Type PTY for their current programming TRAF Press this button to receive traffic announcements The traffic announcement brackets will appear on the display TRAF will appear on the display if the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements the radio will seek to a station that does When the radio finds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements it will stop If no station is found NONE FOUND will appear on the display When a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station or a related network station you will hear it even if the volume is muted or a compact disc is playing If the compact disc player was being used the compact disc will stay in the player and resume play at the point where it stopped INFO If the current station has a message INFO will appear on the display Press this button to see the message If the whole message does not appear on the display parts of the message will appear every three seconds until the message is complet
216. m 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 Check to determine if battery replacement or transmitter resynchronization is necessary See the instructions that follow If you re still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Operation To unlock the driver s door press the UNLOCK button If you press this button again within five seconds all of the doors will unlock Press the REAR 2X button twice to unlock the rear doors only When the UNLOCK or REAR 2X button is pressed the interior dome lamps are turned on for about 40 seconds or until the ignition switch is activated Press LOCK to lock all doors 2 10 Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it Battery
217. make changes after that time without further notice For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for GMC whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it vi CERTIFIED WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE XN 7 We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propri taires canadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en fran ais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd 1577 Meyerside Dr Mississauga Ontario LST 1B9 How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle If you do this it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle In this manual you ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly 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 that could hurt you or other people In
218. mper Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1 000 Ibs 450 kg loaded then it needs its own brakes and they must be adequate Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you be able to install adjust and maintain them properly 4 38 Your trailer brake system can tap into your vehicle s hydraulic brake system except Don t tap into your vehicle s brake system if the trailer s brake system will use more than 0 02 cubic inch 0 3 cc of fluid from your vehicle s master cylinder If it does both braking systems won t work well You could even lose your brakes Will the trailer parts take 3 000 psi 20 650 kPa of pressure If not the trailer brake system must not be used with your vehicle 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 double walled steel tubing Driving with a Trailer If you have a 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 Have your exh
219. n t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your 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 Rear Seats Removing the Rear Seat Getting Into the Rear Seats To make it easier for passengers to get into the rear seats use the fastener spot on the headliner and safety belt sleeve These will keep the safety belts out of the way while people get into the rear seats 1 Disconnect the quick release latch plates for the lap shoulder belts on the bench seat to be removed To do this press the tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt buckle while pulling up on the safety belt 2 Lift the carpet mat flap at the inboard side of the seat base in the rear 3 Locate the blue or yellow handle on the inboard side of the seat base and turn it up Once the blue or yellow handle is turned up pull the handle to remove the locking pin Stow the locking pin on the rear of the seat base in the hole that is provided Repeat this procedure for the pin on the other seat base Pull the seat rearward about two inches 5 cm and then lift the seat from the floor rails 8 Remove the seat from the vehicle 9 Install the trim covers to the floor rails These are supplied i
220. n Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Diesel Engine Only Replace fuel filler cap if driving in dusty conditions An Emission Control Service 75 000 Miles 125 000 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 Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Continued 7 25 Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance 75 000 Miles 125 000 km Continued Diesel Engine Only Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote Gasoline Engine Only See Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check in the Index Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote Vehicles With GVWR Above 10 000 Ibs or Equipped with Diesel Engine Only Inspect shields for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to
221. n a cardboard box at delivery 10 For the first rear seat stow the safety belt latch by attaching the fastener strip on the safety belt latch to the trim just inside the side door There is also a fastener strip provided for stowing the safety belt latch for a four passenger bench seat if equipped Replacing the Rear Seats A seat that isn t locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop People in the vehicle could be injured Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it For the remaining rear seats stow the safety belt latch plate on the clip at the window trim A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted won t provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After installing the seat always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted 1 Remove the trim covers from the floor rails and store for future use 1 8 2 Position the seat into the open slots in both rails Push the seat forward in the rail hooking both seat bases onto the pins inside of the rails 3 To install the locking pins at the rear of the seat base pull the carpet mat flap back on the inboard side to locate the hole in the rail for the pin 5 Insert the blue or yellow locking pin into the seat base Possible slight seat pushing may be needed to line up the pin wit
222. n the sound is balanced toward the rear speakers F and a zero will appear on the display when the the sound is balanced between the speakers Release the up or down arrow when you find the speaker balance you want or when the maximum or minimum level is reached To set BALANCE or FADE to the middle position select the desired speaker control Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep L and a zero or F and a zero will appear on the display To set all of the tone controls and speaker controls to the middle position end out of audio mode Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep CEN will appear on the display Radio Calibration Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL appears on the display it means that your radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealership for service LOC This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up Your vehicle must be returned to the dealership for service 3 13 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped Playing the Radio PWR VOL Press this knob to turn the system on and off To increase volume turn the knob clockwise Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume RCL Press this knob to recall the station being played to recall if the tape player is active or to display the clock Finding a Station AM FM Pr
223. n 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 and tires Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer 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 flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in c
224. nd hold the AUDIO knob The radio will produce one beep and set the display level to zero To set all tone and speaker controls to the middle position press and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is active The radio will produce one beep and CENTERED will appear on the display AUTO EQ This feature allows you to choose preset bass mid and treble equalization settings designed for country jazz talk pop rock and classical stations The last setting will appear on the display when you first press AUTO EQ Each time you press AUTO EQ another setting will appear on the display Press AUTO EQ again after TALK appears and CUSTOM will appear Tone control will return to the BASS MID and TREB Also if you alter BASS MID or TREB while in an auto EQ setting the radio will return to CUSTOM CUSTOM will appear on the display Using RDS Mode Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System RDS RDS mode gives you many useful new features With RDS the radio can Seek only to stations with the types of programs you want to listen to seek to stations with traffic announcements receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies and receive and display messages from radio stations RDS features are only available for use on FM stations which broadcast RDS information The RDS features of your radio rely upon receiving specific RDS information from these stations These features will on
225. ng your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle If this happens you and the other vehicle occupants could drown Don t ignore police warning signs and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water 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 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 traffic signals 4 19 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving Freeway Driving Know the best way to get to where you are going Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip 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 busy 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 li
226. ng wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand But you have to act fast steer quickly and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object 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 OFF ROAD RECOVERY LEFT APPROX QUARTER TURN edge of paved surface 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 your 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 4 11 Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again A simple maneuver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in
227. nger than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter 2 If it doesn t start within 10 seconds hold your key in START for not more than 10 seconds Then push the accelerator pedal all the way down for five more seconds unless it starts sooner 2 22 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops wait 15 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 electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord The cord for the engine coolant heater is located on the driver s side of the engine compartment and is attached to the hose for the power steering reservoir 3 Plug it into a 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 In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder
228. ngine Only Crankcase Depression Regulator Valve CDRV System Check 7 6 Short Trip City Intervals Every 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Gasoline Engine Only Spark Plug Wire Inspection Gasoline Engine Only Spark Plug Replacement Gasoline Engine Only Automatic Transmission Service normal conditions Gasoline Engine Only Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV Valve Inspection Every 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Cooling System Service or every 60 months whichever occurs first These intervals only summarize maintenance services Be sure to follow the complete scheduled maintenance on the following pages Scheduled Maintenance Long Trip Highway Definition Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance are true Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads Use the Short Trip City schedule for these conditions Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower Long Trip Highway Intervals Every 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or every 12 months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or every 12 months whichever occurs first Drive Axle Service Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Gasoline Engine Only Noise Shields Inspection GVWR above 10 000 Ibs only Diesel Engine Only Shie
229. nob to select a PTY 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until you hear a beep Whenever you press that numbered button the PTY you set will return 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton ALERT This type of announcement warns of national or local emergencies You will not be able to turn off alert announcements ALERT appears on the display when an alert announcement plays When an alert announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it even if the volume is muted or a compact disc is playing If the compact disc player is playing play will stop for the announcement and resume when the announcement is finished ALTERNATE FREQUENCY This feature allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type Press and hold AM FM for two seconds to turn alternate frequency on AF ON will appear on the display The radio may switch to stronger stations Press and hold AM FM again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will not switch to other stations When you turn the ignition off and then on again the alternate frequency feature will automatically be turned on Adjusting the Speakers BAL FADE The AUDIO knob adjusts balance and fade To adjust balance press the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob to adjust the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers To
230. ntry system take the transmitter with you Lock all the doors except the driver s Then take the door key with you 2 18 Passlock Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft deterrent system Passlock is a passive theft deterrent system Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with fuel is disabled During normal operation the SECURITY light will go off approximately five seconds after the key is turned to RUN If the engine stalls and the SECURITY light flashes wait until the light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine Remember to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts If the engine is running and the SECURITY light comes on you will be able to restart the engine if you turn the engine off However your Passlock system is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock at this time You may also want to check the fuses see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index See your dealer for service New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Your key lets you turn the ignition 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 you follow these guidelines Keep your speed at 55 mph 88 km h or less for the
231. o NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline 8 10 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited You may write to Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street Tower C Ottawa Ontario K1A ON5 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 or write Pontiac GMC Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33172 Detroit MI 48232 5172 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Owner Publications in Canada Owner s manuals are available for purchase for all current and most past model General Motors vehicles The toll free telephone number for ordering information in Canada is 1 800 668 5539 Service manuals may be purchased from Helm Incorporated using the ordering information on the following pages Please note that prices are quoted in U S dollars 8 11 2001 GMC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING
232. o seconds until you hear a beep B and a zero or T and a zero will appear on the display To set all of the tone controls and speaker controls to the middle position end out of audio mode Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep CEN will appear on the display sss 83 1 5 Adjusting the Speakers BALANCE Press and release AUDIO until BAL appears on the display Then press and hold the up arrow to move the sound to the right speakers or the down arrow to move the sound to the left speakers R and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the right speakers L and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the left speakers L and a zero will appear on the display when the the sound is balanced between the speakers Release the up or down arrow when you find the speaker balance you want or when the maximum or minimum level is reached FADE Press and release AUDIO until FAD appears on the display Then press and hold the up arrow to move the sound to the front speakers or the down arrow to move the sound to the rear speakers F and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the front speakers R and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the rear speakers F and a zero will appear on the display when the the sound is balanced between the speakers Release the up or down arr
233. oadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year including weekends and holidays Should you have any questions about roadside assistance call the GMC Roadside Assistance Center or contact your dealer Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty GMC reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call 1 800 268 6800 for emergency services Courtesy Transportation GMC has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles To enhance your ownership experience we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for new vehicles The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail purchase lease customers in conjunction with the Bumper to Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required This will reduce your inconvenience during watranty repairs Plan Ahead When Possible When your vehicle requires warranty service you should contact your dealer and request an appointment By
234. of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling center for help 6 16 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Gasoline Engines The engine air cleaner filter assembly has an indicator that lets you know when the air filter is dirty and needs to be serviced See Owner Checks and Services in the Index to determine when to check the indicator If the area inside the clear section of the indicator is green no air filter service is required When the area inside the indicator is orange and CHANGE AIR FILTER appears the filter should be replaced To change the engine air cleaner filter do the following 1 Unhook the retainer clips and remove the cover 2 Lift the filter out of the engine air cleaner filter housing Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible 3 Clean the engine air cleaner filter housing 4 Install the new engine air cleaner filter into the engine air cleaner filter housing Make sure that it fits properly into the housing 5 Install the cover and fasten the retaining clips 6 After the engine air cleaner filter is properly serviced the indicator should be reset Push the The engine air cleaner filter is located near the center button on the top of the indicator to reset it to the of the engine compartment See Engine green clean filter zone Compartment Overview in the Index for more A k See Normal Replacement Parts for the proper filter in
235. om the driver s side front door speakers To change the volume level press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio power off The chime volume level will change from the normal level to loud and LOUD will be displayed on the radio To change back to the default or normal setting press and hold the pushbutton 6 again The chime level will change from the loud level to normal and NORMAL will be displayed Each time the chime volume is changed three chimes will sound as an example of the new volume selected Chime level adjustment is only available on RDS radios Removing the radio and not replacing it with a factory radio or chime module will alter vehicle chimes Section 4 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 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads AARUN a a a aa a a aa a a 4 19 4 20 4 22 4 23 4 23 4 25 4 29 4 30 4 32 City Driving Freeway Driving Before Leaving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is Drive defensively Please star
236. on you will hear it even if the volume is muted or a cassette tape or compact disc is playing The TRAF icon and TRAFFIC will appear on the display while the traffic announcement plays If the cassette tape or compact disc player was being used the tape or compact disc will stay in the player and resume play at the point where it stopped VOL Turn this knob clockwise to increase volume when RDS interrupts regular play Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume INFO If the current station has a message INFO will appear on the display These text messages are from the RDS broadcaster to the listening public and may be general information such as artist and song title call in phone numbers etc Press this button to see the message If the whole message does not appear on the display parts of the message will appear every three seconds until the message is completed To scroll through the message at your own speed press the INFO button again for less than one second A new group of words will appear on the display Once the complete message has been displayed INFO will disappear from the display until another new message is received The old message can be displayed by pressing the INFO button until a new message is received or a different station is tuned to P TYPE LIST Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select the Program Type PTY you want to listen to TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display Press the SEEK TYP
237. on a dual wheel setup check the wheel nut torque after 100 1 000 and 6 000 miles 160 1 600 and 10 000 km of driving For proper torque see Wheel Nut Torque Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts in the Index or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index for A more information your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in Used Replacement Wheels which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement NOTICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with 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 bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis 6 49 Tire Chains NOTICE Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the tires of the rear axle Tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear t
238. on continuously two beeps will be heard to confirm that the track has been deleted After a track has been deleted the remaining tracks are moved up the list When another track is added to the song list the tracks will be added to the end of the list 3 43 To delete the entire SONG LIST 1 The disc player must be on 2 Press SONG LIST to turn song list on S LIST will appear on the display 3 Press and hold SONG LIST for more than four seconds A beep will be heard followed by two beeps after two seconds and a final beep will be heard after four seconds S LIST EMPTY will appear on the display indicating that the song list has been deleted If a disc is ejected and the song list contains saved tracks from that disc those tracks are automatically deleted from the song list To end SONG LIST mode press the SONG LIST button One beep will be heard and S LIST will be removed from the display 3 44 Theft Deterrent Feature RDS Radios If Equipped THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN If the radio is moved to a different vehicle it will not operate and LOCKED will be displayed When the radio and vehicle are turned off the blinking red light indicates that THEFTLOCK is armed With THEFTLOCK activated your radio will not operate if stolen Theft Deterrent Feature Non RDS Radios If Equip
239. on to advance quickly to another part of the tape FWD will appear on the display Press the button again to return to playing the tape The radio will play the last selected station while the tape advances You may select stations during FWD operation by using TUNE SEEK SCAN or PRESET SCAN SIDE 5 Press this button to play the other side of the tape 3 17 RPT 6 Press this button once to hear a selection over again RPT will appear on the display The current selection will continue to repeat RPT will flash on the display while the cassette player is searching for the start of the selection Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for RPT to work Press this button again to turn off repeated play OFF will appear on the display 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 With a cassette tape in the player and the radio playing press this button to play a cassette tape CAS will appear on the display Press AM FM to return to the radio when a cassette tape is playing The inactive tape will remain safely inside the radio for future listening In order to use a portable CD player adapter or a cassette tape head cleaner you must disable the TIGHT LOOSE TAPE sensor Press and hold the TAPE button for two seconds with the radio off and the vehicle on CAS will flash on the display showing the TIGHT LOOSE TAPE
240. one or two way radio be sure you can add what you want If you can it s very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine Delphi 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 dealer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units 3 45 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may 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 It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon 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
241. oors can help prevent this from happening trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your key inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you have an extra key There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle If your vehicle is equipped with keyless entry see Keyless Entry System later in this section for more information From the outside use your key To lock the door from the inside slide the manual lever on your door down To unlock the door slide the manual lever up Power Door Locks Option Press the bottom side of the power door lock switch to lock all the doors at once Press the top side of the power door lock switch to unlock all the doors at once When a door is locked the inside door handle will not work Move the button to the left to engage the security feature Move the button to the right to return the door locks to normal operation Rear Door Security Lock Printed in U S A Security locks are located on the passenger side rear door the side sliding door or the front portion of the 60 40 side swing out door C A With this feature you can 6 lock these doors so they cs can t be opened from the inside by passengers 60 40 Swing Out Side Door Move the button up to engage the security feature Move the button down to return the door locks to normal operation Rear Cargo Door Move the button down to
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244. ou hold the button or press it more than once the player will continue moving back through the disc The sound will mute while seeking NEXT 2 Press this button or the right SEEK arrow to go to the next track TRACK and the track number will appear on the display If you hold the button or the right SEEK arrow or press it more than once the player will continue moving forward through the disc The sound will mute while seeking REV 3 Press and hold this button to reverse quickly within a track Press and hold this button for less than two seconds to reverse at six times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for more than two seconds to reverse at 17 times the normal playing speed Release it to play the passage The display will show ET and the elapsed time FWD 4 Press and hold this button to advance quickly within a track Press and hold this button for less than two seconds to advance at six times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for more than two seconds to advance at 17 times the normal playing speed Release it to play the passage The display will show ET and the elapsed time CD 5 With a compact disc in the player and the radio playing press this button to play a compact disc Press AM FM to return to the radio when a compact disc is playing The inactive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening RDM 6 Press this button to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential or
245. ow when you find the speaker balance you want or when the maximum or minimum level is reached 3 16 To set BALANCE or FADE to the middle position select the desired speaker control Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep L and a zero or F and a zero will appear on the display To set all of the tone controls and speaker controls to the middle position end out of audio mode Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep CEN will appear on the display Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 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 the eject button to remove the tape and start over While the tape is playing use the VOL FAD BAL TRE BAS and SEEK controls just as you do for the radio The radio will display UP if the top side of the tape is playing DN will appear if the bottom side is playing If the player detects a tight or broken tape ERR error will appear on the display and the player will eject the tape The radio will go back to playing the last station selected If you want to insert a tape when the i
246. ped THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN If the radio is moved to a different vehicle it will not operate and LOC will be displayed With THEFTLOCK activated your radio will not operate if stolen 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 reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound but FM signals will reach 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 a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage e Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile teleph
247. plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn t be covered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving Filling Your Tank Gasoline Engine Gasoline vapor is highly flammable 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 If your vehicle has a diesel engine see Filling Your Tank Diesel Engine in the Diesel Engine Supplement The fuel cap is behind a hinged door on the driver s side of your vehicle While refueling your vehicle hang the cap by the tether from the hook on the filler door 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 you 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 wait for any hiss
248. poration SEEK SEEK and a right pointing arrow is the same as NEXT and a left pointing arrow and SEEK is the same as PREV If the button is held or pressed more than once the player will continue moving forward or backward through the tape SEEK and a positive or negative number will appear on the display 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 CD With a tape in the player and the radio playing press this button to play a tape Press AM FM to return to the radio when a tape 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 Press this button located next to the cassette slot to remove a tape The radio will play EJT may be activated with the radio off Cassette tapes may be loaded with the radio off if this button is pressed first 3 31 CLEAN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still 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 the cassette eject button for five seconds to reset the CLEAN indicator The radio display will display CLEANED to show the indicator was reset Tight Loose Tape Sensor Defeat With the
249. r 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 road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any anti lock brake system ABS helps avoid only the braking skid 4 14 Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue Here are some tips on night driving Drive defensively Don t drink and drive e Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead Inremote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affec
250. r Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 268 6800 Mexico Central America and Caribbean Islands Countries Except Puerto Rico and U S Virgin Islands General Motors de Mexico S de R L de C V Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma 2740 Col Lomas de Bezares C P 11910 Mexico D F 0 1 800 508 0000 Long Distance 011 52 53 29 0 800 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle hand controls wheelchair scooter lifts etc This program can also provide you with free resource information such as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installers The program is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease See your dealer for more details or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 800 323 9935 Text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program Call 1 800 GM DRIVE 463 7483 for details When calling from outside Canada please dial 1 905 644 3063 All TTY users call 1 800 263 3830 8 5 Roadside Assistance GMC s Roadside Assistance provides stranded
251. r battery which could discharge your battery over a period of time If you have a need to leave your key in the ignition in OFF for an extended period for any reason it is recommended that you disconnect the battery cable from the battery to prevent discharging your battery PARK P This position locks your rear wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P 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 engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system With the ignition in RUN you must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you continue pressing the brake pedal Then move the shift lever into the
252. r severe service conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transmission fluid change both the fluid and filter Gasoline Engine Only Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV valve An Emission Control Service 7 46 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use MILEAGE Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck a ee Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service 7 47 Part B Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle make sure they are the proper ones as shown in Part D At the First 100 1 000 and 6 000 Miles 160 1 600 and 10 000 km For vehicles with dual wheels check dual wheel nut torque For proper torque see Wheel Nut Torque in the Index At Each Fuel Fill It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill Engine Oil Level Chec
253. radio off and the ignition on press and hold the TAPE CD button to disable the tight loose tape sensing feature to enable play of some tape head cleaners and portable CD adapters The radio will display READY and flash the cassette icon The tight loose tape sensing feature will then be disabled until the next cassette eject Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in The disc should begin playing The display will show the CD symbol If you want to insert a compact disc with the ignition off first press DISP or EST 3 32 If you re driving on a very rough road or if it s very hot the disc may not play and CHECK CD may appear on the display When the road becomes smooth or the temperature returns to normal the disc should play If the disc comes out it could be that The disc is upside down Itis dirty scratched or wet Itis very humid If so wait about an hour and try again If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your dealer PREV 1 Press this button or the left SEEK arrow to go to the previous track if the current selection has been playing for less than eight seconds If the PREV button or the left SEEK arrow is pressed and the current selection has been playing for more than eight seconds it will go to the beginning of the current selection TRACK and the track number will appear on the display If y
254. rake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong 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 tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque specifications Your rear drum brakes don t have wear indicators but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected immediately Also the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing When you have the front brake pads replaced have the rear brakes inspected too 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 dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble 6 31 Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop your disc brakes adjust for wear If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal your rear drum brakes may need adjustment Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle
255. ransmission in PARK P and a manual transmission in NEUTRAL Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off all lamps that aren t needed and radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries and could save your radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs would not be covered by your warranty 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 you need more light 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries Find Be sure the batteries have enough water You the positive and negative terminals on don t need to add water to the ACDelco battery each battery or batteries installed in every new GM vehicle But if 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 you don t explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cable
256. re all other windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT HEAT or DEFOG Additionally on vehicles with heating air conditioning systems NORM A C or BI LEVEL A C can be used That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index Ifyou have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust in the Index Your vehicle has one Door Locks double sided key for the ignition and all door locks Unlocked doors can be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle When a door is locked the handle won t open it You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in If you ever lose your key your dealer will be able to a crash if the doors aren t locked So wear assist you with obtaining a new one safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive NOTICE Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your d
257. rface of the road whether it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is 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 going on This is normal If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will s
258. right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position earlier in this section The right front passenger s safety belt works the same 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 you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again Air Bag System This part explains the air bag system 1 25 If it says AIR BAG on the middle part of the steering wheel and AIR BAG on the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger s seat your vehicle has two air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger 1 26 If it says AIR BAG on the middle part of the steering wheel but it doesn t say AIR BAG on the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger s seat your vehicle has an air bag for the driver only If it says AIR BAG on the middle part of the steering wheel but there is no right front passenger seat your vehicle has an air bag for the driver only If it doesn t say AIR BAG on the middle part of the steering wheel your vehicle doesn t have air bags Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating air bag But these air bags must inflate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations Here are the most important things to
259. roken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance 1 64 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you ve had a crash do you need new belts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new belts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn t being used at the time of the collision If an air bag inflates you ll need to replace air bag system parts See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle and information on starting shifting and braking Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem Windows Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System If Equipped 6 Rear Doors 7 Theft 8 9 Beek oann Passlock New Vehicle Break In 2 19 Ignition Positions 2 20 Starting Your Gasoline Engine 2 23 Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped 2 24 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 27 Parking Brake 2 28 Shifting Into PARK P 2 31 Shifting Out of PARK P
260. rouble On a wet road you can t stop accelerate or turn as well because Tait 7 your tire to road traction isn t as good as on dry roads J m M m M iy I LN y HAW WY And if your tires don t have much tread left you ll get TAL ET j WTA ff My fy JHL pyi My l even less traction It s always wise to go slower and be U N x ERTE ARET cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving The i M TRS surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are f C Vie ne j l N U D a Li The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your H tuned for driving on dry pavement if PN windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer 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 16 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 car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car wash
261. rs 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 be 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 63 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you 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 light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or b
262. rting Safety Defects to General Motors Ordering Owner Publications in Canada Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to GMC Normally any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer s sales or service departments Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can 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 dealership or the general manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the GMC Consumer Relations Manager by calling 1 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 Customer Assistance prompt In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle
263. rvice SERVICED BY 7 32 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100 000 miles 166 000 km should be performed after 100 000 miles 166 000 km at the same intervals The services shown at 150 000 miles 240 000 km should be performed at the same interval after 150 000 miles 240 000 km 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 maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the front suspension kingpin bushings steering linkage and rear driveline center splines A 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 Check fluid level and add fluid as needed Ifyour vehicle has a locking differential drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change 7 33 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance
264. s If Equipped 6 12 Engine Oil Gasoline Engine 6 56 Cleaning Tires 6 16 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Gasoline Engines 6 56 Sheet Metal Damage 6 18 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 57 Finish Damage 6 22 Rear Axle 6 58 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 6 22 Engine Coolant 6 59 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 6 26 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 60 Electrical System 6 26 Power Steering Fluid 6 66 Replacement Bulbs 6 27 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 67 Capacities and Specifications 6 28 Brakes 6 70 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 32 Battery Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer 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 your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks ACDelco n T NINE adele Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle may have an air bag system If it does see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index before attempting to do your own service work You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any servi
265. s here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or a body metal surface Don t connect positive to negative or you will 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 Or use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 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 Make your last connection away from the battery to the engine block frame or other heavy unpainted metal parts of your vehicle A ground location has been provided through a stud attached to the body surface 10 Remove the cap on the ground location before using 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 12 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service Jumper Cable Removal A Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part B Good Battery C Dead Battery To disconnect the jumper ca
266. s 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 Inhilly or mountainous terrain When doing freq