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It also explains the “SIR’ system. perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service publications. page almost every subject in manual.
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For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Division 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.
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Supplement to the 1996 GMC Jimmy, Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Sonoma and Chevrolet S-Series muck Owner’s Manuals This supplement includes the latest information at the time o f printing. We reserve the right to make changes in the product aJzer that time without cficrther notice.
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This infurmation replaces the “Recreational Towing” portion located in Section 4 in your owner’s manual. Recreational Vehicle Towing (Four-wheel Drive with the Manual Case Transfer Only) 1. Set the parking brake f m l y . Place automatic transmission in in FIRST manual transmission 3.
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Recreational Vehicle Towing (Except Four-wheel Drive with the Manual Transfer Case) Vehicles with two-wheel drive or the optional electronic shift transfer case require special modifications before they can be towed this manner. Please contact your dealer for the towing information that is appropriate for your particular vehicle.
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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.
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Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
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Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, These symbols these symbols are important are used on an for you and original battery: your passengers whenever your vehicle CAUTION driven: POSSIBLE INJURY DOOR LOCK PROTECT UNLOCK...
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Model Reference Extended Cab Pickup This manual covers these models: Regular Cab Pickup...
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you'll find information about the seats in 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. Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, and fold them up and down.
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For vehicles without easy entry seats, move the lever under the front of the seat toward the driver’s door to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat locked into place.
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Manual Lumbar Support (Option) there will be a knob on the outside of the driver and passenger bucket seats. Turn the knob counterclockwise to increase lumbar support and clockwise to decrease lumbar support. Reclining Seatbacks (Bucket Seats or 60/40 Bench) have this feature, Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it.
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But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Sitting in a reclined position when your in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.
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Seatback Latches The front seatback folds forward to let people get into the back seat or reach the storage area behind the seat. To fold the front seatback forward, lift the latch and push the seat forward. return the seatback to the upright position, push the seatback all the way back until the latch catches.
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Easy Entry Seat (Extended Cab) The right front bucket or split-bench seat makes it easy get in and out of the rear vehicle area. Tilt the right front seatback completely forward and the whole seat will slide forward. Move the right front seatback to its original position after someone gets into the rear seat area.
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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 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR), or air bag system. CAUTION: Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly.
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Why Safety Belts Work 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.
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Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...
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or the instrument panel . . . or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense.
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers &= Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You could be whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle even if you’re upside down.
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. aware that there special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see the part of this manual called “Children.”...
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5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. force to the strong pelvic bones.
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What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 1-14 You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body.
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&.' What's wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: 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.
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& : What’s wrong with this? under the arm. It should The shoulder belt is worn the shoulder at all times. worn over 1-16 CAU’ION: 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 head and neck injury.
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What's wrong with this? You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.
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To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
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P A 1 T T T f 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. Everyone in your vehicle, including the driver, should wear a safety belt properly not there’s an air bag for that...
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How the Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bag is in the middle 1-20 Don’t put anything on, or attach anything to, the steering wheel. Also, don’t put anything (such as pets or objects) between the driver and the steering wheel.
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If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will be is not higher. The air bag designed to inflate in rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were.
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What will you after an air bag inflates? After the bag inflates, it quickly deflates. This occurs so quickly that some people may bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub will be hot for a short part of the bag that comes into contact warm, but it will never be too hot to touch.
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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle The air bag affects how your vehicle should be serviced. parts of There are 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.
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Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle &= If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the front of my vehicle, will it keep the air bag from working properly? As long as the push bumper or bicycle rack is attached to your vehicle so that the vehicle’s basic structure isn’t changed, it’s not likely to keep the air bags from working properly in a crash.
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The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Right Front, Passenger Position ;The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt.
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. . . When you, sit in a center seating position, you have safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. 1-26 a lap To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug.
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Rear Seat Passengers (Extended Cab Jump Seats) Lap Belt These are reserve seating positions equipped with lap belts only. (If your extended cab pickup has the optional side access panel, there’s only one reserve seating position.) It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle,up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts.
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To make it shorter, pull the belt as shown until it is snug. Buckle and position it the same way as the lap part of the driver’s safety belt (see “Driver Position” in the Index), Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
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CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can't hold it. For example, in a crash CAUTION: (Continued) only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-1b. will suddenly become a 240-lb.
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Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in 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.
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position (Except 60/40 Split Bench Seat) Don’t use child restraints in theicenter position of a 60140 bench seat. You’ll be using the lap belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one.
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5. 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. 6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. 1-32 7.
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Jump Seats (Extended Cab) Don’t use child restraints in these positions. The restraints won’t work properly. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1.
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Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-34...
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6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. 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.
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1-36 Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. belt must be used by only one person at a time.
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Never do this. Here child is sitting in seat thatl has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.
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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.
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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.
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Section 2 Features and Controls Here 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.
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This vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition and door locks. It will fit with either side up. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides the owner with a pair of identical keys and a bar-coded tag. The bar-coded tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make,extra keys.
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Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children open the doors and fall out. When a door locked, the inside handle won't open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked.
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Your vehicle may be equipped with a side access panel for convenience in loading and unloading cargo. It is recommended that passengers who sit in the rear jump seat enter and exit through the door on the passenger's side. To open the side access panel, first open the driver's front door.
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Keyless Entry System (Option) If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock (9 m) your doors from up to 30 feet chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Entry Your Keyless System operates on a radio frequency subject Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules.
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To replace batteries in the Keyless Entry transmitter: 1. Insert a dime in the slot between' the covers of the transmitter near the key ring hole. Remove the bottom by twisting the dime. 2. Remove and replace the batteries with two Duracell@-type batteries (DL2016 or equivalent), positive side down.
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3. With the tailgate halfway down, pull the tailgate toward you at the left side and then move the tailgate to the left to release the right side. Reverse the procedure to reinstall. Make sure the tailgate is secure. Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
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New Vehicle “Break-In” NOTICE: Your modern vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: 55 mph Keep your speed less for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don’t drive at any one speed slow for the first 500 miles (804 km).
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NOTICE: Don’t operate accessories in the ACCESSORY position for long periods time. Prolonged operation of accessories in the ACCESSORY position could drain your battery and prevent you from starting your vehicle. 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.
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Key Release Button To remove the key on manual transmission vehicles, OFF position. Then turn the key to the LOCK position while pressing the key release button down at the same time. Pull the key straight out. Starting Your Engine Engines start differently.
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Manual transmission The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL (N). Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down that’s a safety feature. Starting Your 2.2 Liter Engine 1.
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“VORTEC” 4300 Starting Your 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: START Holding your key in for longer than 15 seconds a t a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner.
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Engine Coolant Heater (Option) “VORTEC” 4300 Engine 2 . 2 L In very cold weather, 0°F 18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
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4. After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the have, and so.me other things.
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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.
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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. 2-16...
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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. selector lever put in FIRST (1) while the vehicle is moving forward, the transmission won’t shift into FIRST (1) until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
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Here’s how to operate your transmission: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST (1) when you’re going less than 20 mph (32 km/h).
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Shift Light If you have a manual transmission, you have a SHIFT light. This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. SHIFT When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you.
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Four-wheel Drive (Option) If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To shift out of two-wheel drive and into four-wheel drive, move the transfer case shift lever to 4HI or 4LO.
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An indicator light near the lever shows you the transfer case settings: N SET PARK BRAKE The front axle portion the diagram on the indicator will light up when you shift into four-wheel drive. A slight delay between shifting and the pattern’s lighting is normal.
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4LO: This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra traction and provides extra gear reduction. You may never need 4LO. It sends the maximum power to all four wheels. You might choose 4LO if you were driving off-road in sand, mud, or deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills.
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Electronic Transfer Case (Option) If your four-wheel-drive vehicle has the electronic transfer case, the transfer case switches are above the radio controls. Use these switches to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. You can choose among three driving settings: 2HI: This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations.
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transmission. The preferred method for shifting into to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 kmh). Press and release the 4LO switch. You must wait for the 4LO indicator light to stop flashing and remain illuminated before shifting your transmission into gear or releasing the clutch pedal.
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Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down.
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Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Tkansmission Models Only) It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever not fully in PARK parking. brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
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Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL (N). 4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 5.
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have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pulling it toward you.
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Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Before you get out of your vehicle’, turn off your engine, put your manual transmission in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever, be sure your transfer case is in a drive gear.
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Engine Exhaust Engine exhaust can kill. 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. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
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CAUTION: can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if PARK ( P ) with the the shift lever is not fully parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
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Press the side of the switch with the down arrow to lower the window. Press the side of the switch with the up arrow to raise the window. 2-32 Express-Down Window The driver’s window switch also has an express-down feature that allows you to lower it without holding the window switch.
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Sliding Rear Window (Option) Squeeze the latch in the center of the window and slide the glass to open it. When you close window, be sure the latch catches. Horn Press the steering wheel pad sound the horn. Tilt Wheel (Option) If you have the tilt steering wheel, you should adjust the steering wheel before...
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Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control (Option) 2-34 Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions.
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If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs. If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps, different turn signal flasher is used.
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sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Windshield Washer At the top of the multifunction lever there’s a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol and the word PUSH.
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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 spinning, and you could lose control.
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You'll go right back up to your chosen, speed and stay there. Remember, if you hold the switch at R/A longer than a 112 second, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. You could be startled and even lose control.
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Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down.
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Press the top switch with the parking lamps symbol to turn Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Transfer Case Indicator Light (if you have one) Press the bottom switch with the master lamps symbol on it to turn on all the lamps listed above as well as the headlamps.
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When the DRL are on, only your headlamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. The instrument panel won’t be lit up either. When it begins to get dark, your DRL indicator light reminder to turn your headlamp switch on. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come When you turn the headlamp switch off, the regular...
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Press the side of the switch with the fog lamp symbol turn the fog lamps on. Press OFF to turn them off. A light will glow in the switch when the fog lamps are on. Remember, fog lamps alone will not give off as much light as your headlamps.
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Mirrors Inside DayNight Rearview Mirror Press tab under mirror headlamps behind you. Outside Manual Adjust Mirror Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle. mirrors in toward the vehicle. Push the mirrors back out when finished.
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Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved 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 your right.
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Front Storage Area If your vehicle has this console compartment, squeeze the front lever while lifting the top to open it. You can store cassettes in the slots in the front of the compartment. If you have a compact disc player, you may store compact discs inside the console.
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Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The front ashtray must be completely pulled out to open position before the ashtray cover opens and smoking material can be deposited. NOTICE: Don’t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtray. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them causing damage.
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Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (Option) Pull the sun visor down and lift the mirror cover to turn on the lamps. Accessory Power Outlets (Option) If you have accessory power outlets, you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment. The accessory power outlets are located below the cigarette lighter.
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1. Air Vents 2. Instrument Cluster 3. Electronic Transfer Case (Option) 4. Comfort Controls 5. Glove Box 6. Ashtray 7. Cigarette LightedPower Auxiliary Outlets (Option) 8. Storage Compartment 9. Audio System 10. Lamp Controls 11. Brake Release 12. Fog Lamps (Option) 2-49...
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Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how fast you're going, about how much fuel you've used, and many other things you'll need to know to drive safely and economically.
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Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada).
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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.
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Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. 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 sensors, the air bag module, the wiring and the diagnostic module.
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Voltmeter ‘When your engine is not ninning, but the ignition is on (in the RUN position), this gage shows your battery’s state of charge in DC volts. When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system. Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range.
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If the light c.omes 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.
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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! TEMP It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
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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 This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty.
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If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you just put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
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Gage Engine Pressure The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate oil pressure in (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range.
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Shift Light You have the if you have a transmission. comes bulb check when you start the engine. Shifting when the indicator light is on will SHIFT help you get the best fuel economy. See “Shift Light” in the Index. Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light SHIFT light :::O...
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Check Gages Light The CHECK GAGES light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. CHECK 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. 2-62 Fuel Gage When the ignition...
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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. Comfort Controls With these systems- you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle.
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Mode Knob lower knob allows you to choose the direction of air delivery. OFF: This setting turns off all heating functions. Some outside air will still come out of the heater outlet whenever the vehicle is moving forward. = b e VENT: This setting directs airflow through the instrument panel outlets.
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Temperature Knob The upper knob regulates the temperature of the air coming through the system. Turn the knob clockwise for air. Turn warmer the knob counterclockwise for cooler air. Mode Knob The lower knob allows you to choose the direction of air delivery.
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Heating The heater works best if you keep your windows closed while using it. On cold days, use temperature knob turned clockwise. BLEND is useful in cool weather when you have fog or ice on the windshield or side windows. 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...
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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.
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AM-FM Stereo Playing the Radio PWR-VOL-RECALL: This knob turns and off and controls the volume. Press the knob to display the time with the ignition off and to switch between the clock and radio when the radio is on. Finding a Station TUNE-AM-FM: Turn this knob to tune in radio stations.
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In addition to the four stations set additional stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time. Just: 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press SET. (SET will appear on the display.) 3.
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Finding a Station TUNE-AM-FM: Turn this knob to tune in radio stations. Press it to switch between AM and FM. SEEK: Press this button to go to the next higher station and stop. SCAN: Press this button to listen to each station for a few seconds.
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Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than are so that thin they may not work well in this player. Once the tape is playing, use the PWR-VOL-PROG-RCL knob, just as you do for radio.
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SCAN: Press this button to listen to each station for few seconds. The radio will go to the next station, stop a few seconds, then go to the next station. SCAN will the display. Press SCAN again to stop scanning. appear PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations.
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Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than thin they may not work well in this player. that are Once the tape is playing, use the PWR-VOL-PROG-RCL knob, just as you do for radio.
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AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player (Option) Playing the Radio POWER-VOL: This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume when the ignition is on. Volume is displayed unless BAL, FADE, BASS or TREB are adjusted. MUTE: Press this button to stop all sound from the radio or compact disc player.
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Setting the Tone BASS: Press the BASS up arrow to increase bass and the BASS down arrow to decrease bass. Press the center of the button for the factory-preset bass position. The bass level will be displayed for about 10 seconds whenever this button is pressed.
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RCL: Press this button to see what track is playing. Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing. The track number also appears when you change the volume or when a new track starts to play. COMP (2): Press this button to make loud and soft passages more nearly equal in volume.
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Locking the Theft System Write down six-digit number and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle. Turn the ignition the ACCESSORY or RUN position. POWER Press to turn the radio Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until shows on the display.
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Disabling the Theft System Press the 1 and buttons together for five seconds with the ignition on but the radio off. appear on the display to show that the unit is in the secure mode. Press SET and 000 will appear on the display. Press SCAN to make the first digit appear.
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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.
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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.
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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 The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively.
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Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision...
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It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, 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.
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hour to rid itself of the alcohol The body takes about in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “1’11 be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, when a child darts into the street? A person with even...
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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 ask more of those control systems than the tires...
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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.
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Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels.
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As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
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Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems -- steering and acceleration have do their work where the tires the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places. You can lose control. What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it to go, and slow down.
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An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.
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The driver of a vehicle about to pass another 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? another Not necessarily! Passing highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.
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Check your mirrors, glance over start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front. in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane.
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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.
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Before You G O Off-Roading There are some things to do before . example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done. Check to make sure all underbody shields (if so equipped) are properly attached. Be sure you read all the information about your four-wheel-drive vehicle in this manual.
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Environmental Concerns Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises environmental concerns. recognizes these concerns and urges every off-roader to follow these basic rules for protecting the environment: Always use established trails, roads and areas that have been specially set asjde for public off-road recreational driving;...
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Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of the best ways to control your vehicle is to control your speed. Here are some things to keep in mind. At higher speeds: you approach things faster and you have less time to scan the terrain for obstacles.
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When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a firm grip the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands if you’re not prepared. When drive over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles, your wheels can leave the ground.
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Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it’s one of those hills that’s just too steep to climb, descend or cross. Steepness can be hard to judge. On a very small hill, for example, there may be a smooth, constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top.
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CAUTION: Turning or driving across steep dangerous. You could lose traction, slide sideways, and possibly roll over. You could be seriously injured or killed. When driving up hills, always try to go straight up. Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill.
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&.’ What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about to stall, and I can’t make it up the hill? If this happens, there are some things do, and there are some things you must not do. First, here’s what you should do: Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it from rolling backwards.
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Suppose, after stalling, try to back down the hill and decide just can’t do should Set the parking brake, put your transmission in PARK (P) (or the manual transmission in FIRST (1)) and turn off the engine. vehicle and go get some help. Exit on the uphill side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would take if it rolled downhill.
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Driving Downhill When off-roading takes you downhill, you’ll want to consider a number things: How steep the downhill? Will vehicle control? What’s the surface like? Smooth? Rough? Slippery? Hard-packed dirt? Gravel? Are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts? Boulders? What’s at the bottom of the hill? Is there a hidden river creek bank or even a bottom with large rocks?
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Are there some things I should not do when driving down a hill? Yes! These are important because if you ignore them you could lose control and have a serious accident. When driving downhill, avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill. A hill that’s not too steep to drive down may be too steep to drive across.
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Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill. this happens, you have to decide whether to try to drive across the incline. Here are some things to consider: A hill that can be driven straight up or down may be too steep to drive across.
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I’m across What if driving steep, but hit some loose gravel and start slide downhill. What should I do? If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways, turn downhill. This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping. However, a much better way to prevent this is to get out and “walk the course”...
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Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice When you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels won’t get good traction. can’t accelerate as quickly, turning is more difficult. and you’ll need longer braking distances. It’s best low gear when you’re in mud deeper the mud, the lower the gear.
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If the water isn’t too deep, then drive through it slowly. At fast speeds, water splashes and your vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur if you get your tailpipe under water. And, as long as your tailpipe is under water, you’ll never be able to start your engine.
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Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. 4-28 Here are Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you.
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driving, don’t wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down glare from headlamps, but they also make a lot of things invisible. You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights. It can take second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark.
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cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking.
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CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work 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.
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City Driving 4-32 One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You'll what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going.
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Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
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Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow reasonable following distance. Expect slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up.
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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.
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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 thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down.
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Winter Driving 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 a couple of reflective warning triangles.
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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 all. You can get wet ice when it’s about least traction freezing (32°F;...
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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 summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe:...
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Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. could overcome you and kill you. You can’t see it smell it, know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe.
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Recreational Vehicle Towing (Four-wheel Drive Oniy) Set the parking brake firmly. an automatic Place transmission in manual transmission in FIRST (1). Firmly attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. Do not tow the vehicle by the rear bumper bar.
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Loading Your Vehicle < OWNER'S MANUAL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The CertificatiodTire label is found on the driver's door edge, above the door latch. 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 the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).
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’ CAUTIGA: not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the handles. These could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle.
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2-Tiered Loading 2” 6” wooden planks across the By positioning four width of the pickup box, you can create an upper load platform. The planks must be inserted in the pickup box depressions. The length of the planks must allow for at least a 314 inch bearing surface on each end of the plank.
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Truck-Camper Loading Information This label inside your glove box. It will tell you if your vehicle can carry a slide-in camper, how much load your vehicle can carry, and how to correctly spread out your load. Also, it will help slide-in camper to your vehicle.
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Here is an example of proper truck and camper match: A. Camper Center of Gravity B. Recommended Center of Gravity Location Zone The camper’s center of gravity should fall within the center of gravity zone for your vehicle’s cargo load. Campers can only,be installed in a long box pickup.
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Trailer Recommendations You must subtract your hitch loads from the CWR for your vehicle. Weigh your vehicle with your trailer attached, so that you won’t go over the GVWR or the GAWR. You’ll get the best performance if you spread out the weight of your load the right way, and if you choose the correct hitch and trailer brakes.
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NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
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If you automatic transmission, you should use DRIVE (D) (or, as you need to, a lower gear) when towing a trailer. Operating your vehicle in 2-Wheel DRIVE (D) when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and extend the life of your transpission. If you have a manual transmission and you are towing a trailer, it’s better not to use FOURTH...
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can ask your dealer our trailering information or you can write us at the address listed in your advice, Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet. In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L l H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important...
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Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the CertificatiodTire label on the driver’s door edge, above the door latch or see “Tire Loading” in the Index.
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Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg) loaded, then it needs its own brakes adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly.
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Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer.
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Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow trailer, your vehicle has to have extra wiring and a heavy-duty turn signal flasher (included in the optional trailering package). The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop.
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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.
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When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3.
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Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers some problems that 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.
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When the hazard warning flashers signals won't work. The flashers will stop the brake. ,Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 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.
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2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems.
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4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive and negative each battery. CAUTION: - - - Using a match near 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.
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7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery. 8. Now connect the black negative cable the good battery’s negative terminal. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step.
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11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won’t start after few tries, make sure all connections are good. it still won’t start, it probably needs service. CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly.
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Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a GM dealer or professional towing service tow your vehicle. See “Roadside Assistance” in the Index. If your vehicle has been changed since it was factory-new by adding things like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions may not be correct.
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A vehicle can fall from a car carrier adequately secured, This can cause a serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is transported. Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle.
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Front Towing 35 mph (56 km/h), 50 miles (80 km) Tow Limits Vehicles with the all-wheel-drive or.four- wheel-drive option must use a towing dolly under the rear wheels when towing from the front. NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or fascidfog lamp damage will occur.
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Front Towing Tow Limits 35 mph (56 km/h), 50 miles (80 km) Vehicles with the all-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive option must use a towing dolly under the rear wheels when towing from the front. NOTICE: not tow with sling-type equipment or fascia/fog lamp damage will occur.
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Rear Towing Tow Limits km/h), 50 miles (80 km) Vehicles with the ail-wheel-drive or option must use a towing dolly under the front wheels when towing from the real: 5-10 NOTICE: four- wheel-drive not tow with sling-type equipment or rear bumper valance damage will occur.
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Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Steam from 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.
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high-speed driving.
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When you decide it’s safe lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Engine Fan If your vehicle has air conditioning, the auxiliary electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
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The coolant level should be at the ADD 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. 5-14 CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other parts, can be very hot.
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level ADD, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water isn’t at DEX-COOL (preferably distilled) and silicate-free) antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine Coolant”...
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5-16 CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at ADD, start your vehicle.
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m u = Steam and scalding liquids from system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little high speed. Never turn the cap cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, hot.
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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.
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3. Fill the radiator with the proper mix, up to the base 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark. of the filler neck. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off.
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6 . Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine 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 mix through the filler neck the level reaches the base of the filler neck.
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Engine Fan Noise This vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide to cool more air the engine. In most every day driving conditions the clutch is not engaged. This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise.
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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. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury. The can slip the jack and roll over you or other people.
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jacking equipment you’ll need is stored inside the plastic jack cover which is behind the front seats, either on the center of the wall (extended cab) or on the passenger’s side of the wall (regular cab). This is the jack cover for the extended cab.
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Insert the chisel end of the wheel wrench, into the hole in the rear bumper. Be sure the chisel end of the wheel wrench connects into the hoist shaft. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire. Keep turning the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle.
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your jack storage cover is equipped with a hub cap removal tool, position the hub cap removal tool in the notch and pull straight away from potential damage to the hub cap and wheel paint or surface. Remove the hub cap. If you have an aluminum or plastic molded hub cap, pry t off with the chisel end of your wheel wrench.
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don't remove them yet. 2. Turn the jack handle clockwise slightly to raise the lift head. 5-26 3. Fit the jack into the appropriate hole nearest the flat tire.
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Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under vehicle when it is supported only by NOTICE: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack.
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6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
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9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 10. Use the wrench to Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
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Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Storing Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. NOTICE: Don’t use the existing hoist to store a tire with aluminum wheel or it could damage the wheel.
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1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle, with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear. 2. Pull the retainer through the wheel. Note that with the ZR2 option, the spring and retainer must be separated to insert through the wheel opening.
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Replace the jack cover, if you have one. A. Hub Cap Removal C. Cover Tool (Some Models) B. Cover D. Hub Cap Removal (Extended Cab) E. Bolt 5-32 Compact Spare Tire (If So Equipped) Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
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Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles. And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare tire and its wheel together. NOTICE: Tire chains won’t your compact spare. Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too.
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Rocking your vehicle to get it out: First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear (or with a manual transmission, between FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and REVERSE(R)), spinning the wheels as little possible.
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The recovery hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back NOTICE: Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle.
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
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Doing Work Your Service want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to get 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”...
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Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at higher. At a minimum, it should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3.5-M93 in Canada. Improved gasoline specifications have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) for better vehicle performance and engine protection.
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provide cleaner air, all gasolines are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your emission control system to function properly. Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the fuel. In addition, gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to help clean the air.
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Filling Your Tank CAUTION: 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. The fuel cap is behind a hinged door on the driver’s side your vehicle.
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CAUTION: 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.
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Checking Things Under the Hood To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle on the lower left side of the instrument panel. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood.
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When you lift the hood, you'll see these items on the 2.2L engine: B. Engine Fill Cap and Dipstick C. Brake Master Cylinder D. Hydraulic Reservoir Clutch E. Battery E Power Steering Reservoir G. Air Cleaner H. Windshield Fluid Washer...
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When you lift the hood, you’ll see these items on the “VORTEC” 4300 engine: I. Transmission Dipstick Engine Oil Fill 2. Brake Master Cylinder 1. Coolant Recovery Tank Engine Oil Dipstick E Power Steering Reservoir G. Battery H. Air Cleaner I.
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Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer. Then pull the hood down firmly to close. It will latch when dropped from 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm) without pressing on the hood.
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When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add some oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what h n d of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications’’...
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What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol.
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shown in the chart, 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use 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 NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst”...
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Remote Oil Filter (Four-wheel Drive) The access door for the remote oil filter is in the steering linkage shield assembly located under the radiator support. Twist the screw to unlock or lock the door. What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your skin...
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2.2L Engine To remove this air cleaner, open both clamps and push the rear of the air cleaner toward the rear of the engine compartment. Insert a new air filter. Then replace the air cleaner assembly, making certain the PCV air tube is properly seated in the left hand valve cover and the clamps are securely fastened.
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Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature...
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Checking Transmission Fluid Hot 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 vehicle in DRIVE (D) until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for follow the hot check procedures.
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Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. 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 back out again.
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How to Add Fluid Refer 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 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.
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Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the transmission case. Then, follow these steps: 1. Remove the filler plug. 2.
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When to Check and What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the fluid level in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid. See “Owner Checks and Services” and “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”...
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How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. 6-22 What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind lubricant to use.
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How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use.
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How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. If the differential is at operating temperature (warm), add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole.
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A 50/50 mixture of water and the proper coolant for your vehicle will: Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). Give boiling protection up to 265 Protect against rust and corrosion. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should.
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NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
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Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the coolant recovery tank. CAUTION: Tbrning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can 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.
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Radiator Pressure Cap 6-28 NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed 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.
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Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary regularly check 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 When the engine compartment is cool, unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.
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Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap labeled WASHER washer fluid until the tank is full. 6-30 NOTICE: FLUID ONLY. Add 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.
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Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
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Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the windows on the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid levels should be above MIN. If they aren’t, have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak. 6-32 After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the levels are above MIN and below the top...
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NOTICE: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they’ll have to be replaced. Don’t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid.
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Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Free movement of brake calipers and properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation.
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Battery Every new vehicle has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom@ battery. Get that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label. Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for take off the black, negative...
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Headlamps Sealed Beam Lamps 1. Remove the screws from the headlamp retainer. 6-36 2. Pull the headlamp out and remove the retainer. 3. Unplug and remove the headlamp. 4. Plug in the new headlamp and put it in place. 5. Put the retainer on the headlamp and install and tighten the screws.
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Composite Headlamps 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the black protective caps from the removal pins at the top of the radiator support. Use a hex socket to unscrew the pins. 3. Pull the headlamp lens assembly out. (Some vehicles may have 4.
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5. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it. 6. Put the new bulb into the headlamp lens assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tight. 7. Plug in the electrical connector. 8. Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the vehicle.
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Front Sidemarker Lamps Remove the lens retaining screws. Remove the sidemarker lens from the radiator grille. Turn the bulb and socket one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Remove the bulb and socket from the lens. Install the new bulb and socket to the sidemarker lens.
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Install a new bulb. 5. Replace the lens. Install and tighten the screws. If equipment such as a cap or camper is installed on your vehicle, a center high-mounted stoplamp feed wire is provided along the driver's side rear frame. This wire should be used to install a center high-mounted stoplamp in the cap or camper.
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Underhood Lamp 1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the underhood lamp assembly. Remove the screws. 3. Disconnect the ground wire. 4. Remove the lamp assembly from the hood. 5 . Install the new bulb. 6. Replace the assembly. Install and tighten the screws. 7.
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement See “Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts” in the Index for the proper type replacement blade. NOTICE: Use care when removing or installing a blade assembly. Accidental bumping can cause the arm to fall back and strike the windshield. 1.
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3. Remove the insert from the blade assembly. 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 insert (D), notched end last, into the end with two blade claws (A).
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6. Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper hook. Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot. 7. Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly onto the windshield. Tires We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer.
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Inflation Tire Pressure The Certificatioflire label which is on the driver’s door door edge, above the door latch, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more thana mile. NOTICE: Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right.
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Tire Inspection and Rotation Fires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 k m ) for any signs unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels.
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After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Certificatioflire label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See ‘”Wheel Nut Torque” in the Index. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time.
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The tire has panctufe, cut or other .damage that can’t be repaired well because of the the damage. Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size Certificatioflire 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.
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The grades are molded on the sidewalls car tires.
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A, B, C Temperature 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.
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Your dealer will know the kind 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.
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Tire Chains NOTICE: If your vehicle has P235/75R15, P23970R15, P235/55R16 or 3lxlO.5OR15LT/C size tires, don’t use tire chains. They can damage your you have other size tires, use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S”...
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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.
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Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric First, if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap. need to use a solvent: Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean, dull knife or scraper.
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If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a waterhaking soda solution: 1 teaspoon ( 5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. Combination Stains Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows:...
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Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Glass Glass should be cleaned often.
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Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
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necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to 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.
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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. Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away.
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Appearance Care Materials Chart (0.946 L) 1051515 1052870 16 oz. (0.473 L) 8 oz. (0.237 L) 1052918** 1052929 16 oz. (0.473 L) 8 oz. (0.237 L) 1052930 oz. (0.473 L) 12345002"" 12345725 12 oz. (0.354 L) See your General Motors Parts Department for these products, See "Fluids and Lubricants'' in the Index.
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) I I1 11111111 1111 111 111111 111 111111II SAMPLE4UXTM072675 E N G l N E A 6 CODE MODEL YEAR 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.
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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.
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
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FuseKircuit Usage Breaker Power Door Locks, Power Seat, Power Seat Lumbar, Remote Keyless Entry Power Windows Stoplamps, Hazard Lamps, Chime, Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Relay, Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 6-64 FuseKircuit Usage Breaker Dome Lamps, Visor Vanity Mirror, Cigarette Lighter, Inside Rearview Mirror Lamp, Overhead Console Lamps, Glove Box Lamp, Horns, Horn Relay, IP Courtesy Lamps, Power...
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Fuse/Circuit Usage Breaker Power Auxiliary Outlets, Assembly Line Diagnostic Link Not Used PCMNCM Battery, ABS Battery, Fuel Pump (LN2) PCM/VCM Ignition, Injectors, Crank Sensor, Coil Driver Module Radio, Inside Rearview Mirror Map Lamp DRAC, Anti-Lock Braking System, VCM IGN-3 Clock, Radio, Battery, CD Player A/C Compressor Battery Feed Daytime Running Lamps, Fog Lamps, Fog Lamp Relay...
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Replacement Bulbs Quantity Lamps Sealed Beam Halogen Headlamps Low-Beam Composite Halogen Headlamps High-Beam Composite Halogen Headlamps Tail and Stoplamps Capacities and Specifications Engine Type VIN Code Firing Order Horsepower (T Series) Horsepower ( S Series) Thermostat Specification Spark Plug Gap 6-66 Number Lamps...
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available at the time of printing, and are subject to change. If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was built, if you have any questions, please contact your GM truck dealer.
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Wheels and Tires ..Wheel Nut Torque ..Tire Pressure See the Certificatiod‘Tire label. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index. Capacities (Approximate) Cooling System Capacity* Transmission Quantity Engine 2.2L Auto./Manual...
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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule IMPORTANT. KEEP ENGINE AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE A! RECOMMENDED This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. Protection Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties.
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How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: “Part Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs.
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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.
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Maintenance Schedule Short TripKity Definition Follow the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing.
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Maintenance Schedule Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule is true. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine down slower: Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 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. 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...
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 3,000 Miles 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every 3 months,...
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) (Continued) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every 3 months,...
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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 15,000 Miles 000 km) (Continued) Check rear/rronr: axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.** For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of ,movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service, procedures.
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F o r t TripKity Maintenance Schedule 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs and clutchmpedal springs at...
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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every 3 months,...
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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every 3 months,...
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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every 3 months,...
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rShort TripKity Maintenance Schedule 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) (Continued) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.
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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Con trol Service.? DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE...
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 O F (32°C) or higher.
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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every 3 months,...
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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Miles (90 000 km) (Continued) 54,000 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every 3 months,...
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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joi steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every 3 months,...
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every 3 months,...
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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service.? Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.** DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every...
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) (Continued) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every 3 months,...
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parlung brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every 3 months,...
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first), An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer case' shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every 3 months,...
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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every 3 months,...
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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 C) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent, trailer towing.
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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. Footnotes 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.
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control SeFvice. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every 12 months,...
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15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
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Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedde Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.** Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement.
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I Long Tripmighway 30,000 Miles (SO' 000 km) (Continued) For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front. wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Replace fuel filter. An Emission Cont.rol Service.? Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE...
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Long TripEIighway Maintenance Schedule Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement.
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches (32°C) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain.
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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every 12 months,...
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60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
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Long Tripktighway Maintenance Schedui Miles (112 500 km) 67,500 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering .linkage .and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake ,pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every 12 months,...
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every 12 months,...
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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.** Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement.
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000 km) (Continued) 90,000 Miles (150 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Sewice.? Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 7-44...
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate service manual for proper caliper service procedures. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE...
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed 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 vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D.
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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.
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Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2.
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Steering Column Lock Check ,While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position. With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). With a manual transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in REVERSE (R).
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Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be perfowed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs.
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Drive Axle Service Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. Transfer Case (Four- Wheel Drive) Inspection Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary. Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification dealer. USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol the proper viscosity. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see “Engine Oil”...
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FLUIDLUBRICANT USAGE Chassis lubricant (GM Part Chassis Lubrication No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Wheel bearing lubricant meeting Front Wheel requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Bearings Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part No.
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USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM Hood Latch Assembly Pivots, Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) Spring Anchor or lubricant meeting requirements and Release of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB Pawl or GC-LB. Tailgate Handle Multi-purpose lubricant, Superlube@ Pivot Points, (GM Part No. 1234624 1 Hinges, Latch or equivalent).
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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 ODOMETER SERVICED READING DATE Services” “Periodic Maintenance”...
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Maintenance Record ODOMETER SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-57...
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Maintenance Record ODOMETER SERVICED READING DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-58...
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Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. This section includes information on:...
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Your dealer has the facility, trained technicians, special tools and up-to-date information to promptly address any issue which may arise. Chevrolet has empowered its dealers to make decisions and repair vehicles, and they are eager to resolve your concern to your complete satisfaction.
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To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV. (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)
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To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the establishment of the Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Center. As the owner of a 1996 Chevrolet/Geo, membership in Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling 1 -800-CHEV-USA 1-800-243-8872).
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Customers operating 1996 and newer Chevrolet/Geo vehicles for a period of 36 months/36,000 miles, whichever occurs first. All Courtesy Cure services must be pre-arranged by Chevrolet Roadside or Dealer Service Management. Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have 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 Truck Commitment Plus offers courtesy transportation for customers when obtaining warranty service.
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General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both Chevrolet and your Chevrolet dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown...
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BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary between you and Chevrolet. If this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator.
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In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-222- 1020 or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Troy, Michigan 48007-7047 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
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Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information for all chassis and body systems. They may be useful for owners who wish to get a greater understanding of their vehicle. They are also useful for owners with the appropriate skill level or training who wish to perform “do-it-yourself”...
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Section 9 Index Accessory Power Outlet Adding Sound Equipment Add-on Equipment ........AirBag .
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Brakes ..Adjustment Anti-Lock qMager Cylinder Pedal Travel- Replading System Parts Trailer Wear Brake-Transmission' Shift Interlock Check Braking BTaking in Emergencies Break-In, New Vehicle Brightness Control BTSI Check Bulb Replacement Canadian Roadside Assistance Capacities and Specifications Carbon Manoxide Cassette Tape Player Care Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement .
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......Compact Disc Player ......Compact Spare Tire .
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Engine Fan Noise Engineoil Adding ....Additives Change Intervals Checking Kind to Use Pressure Gage Used Engine, Running While Parked Engine, Starting Exhaust, Engine Express-Down Window Extender, Safety Belt .
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