The 1997 Chevrslet S-Series Owners Manual

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Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats-ands;afety belts properly. It also explains the:SIB system. Features and Controls
This section.expl&s how to start and operate your vehicle.

C.omfOrtContrals and Audio Systems

This sectiun tells you -howto adjust the venti-lation andcordfort c
trols an&how 6@Crate your audio system.

Your Driving and theRoad

.He?& youll findhelpful information and tip.s about .the road ami how to drive underdifferent c:onditions.

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Problems on the Road This scctign tells what.to do. if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or o-verheatdengine, etc. Service and Appearance Care
Here the manual tells yon how to keep your vehic-le runriing prgperly and 1o.oking;go.od.

Maintenance- Schedule
T h i s section tells you when toperform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubficants to use.

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Customer Assistance Information

This sectim tells y0.u how to contact Chemolet for assistaxe and how to get s-ervicearid.owner publications., It alS0 @VeS YOU information o n Reporting Safety Defects on page 8- 10.

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Index
Heres an alphabetical listing of.almost every subject in this manual: You can use it to quickly something you want to read.

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How to Use this Manual

Many people read.their owner% manual from beginoing. to end when :they-first receive their n.ew vehicle, If you do this.,it will help yuu learn about the features and cofitrols for yom vehicle. In this manual, youII find that-pictures-, words work together to explain and
things quickly.

Safety Warnings and Sy.mbols

You will find a number of safety cautionsin this. boGE. We use abox arid the word.CAUTION to tell.you ,about things that.could hurt youif you -wereto ignore the warning;

Index
A gpod place t.0 look-farwhat y0.u need is theIndex in the back of the manual. Its an alphabetical listof whats i the manmi, and the page iumber where youll n find it.

These mean there is something that could hurt yon or .other people.
In the caution ,area, tell you what the hazard is. Then we we tell you what.-todq to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Pleaseread these cautims. If you dont, you or others .could be hurt.

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Y6u will.also finda circle

with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol .means. D ~ d t , Dont do this, or Dont let this happen.

In the notux area, we [ell youabout something -thatcan dam-age your vehide. Many times.,this damag-ewould not be covered by your warranty, and it.co,uldbe costly. Butzthe n,oticewill tell you whit to da to help avoid the damage. When you~ead other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. Youll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They usethe same words, CAUTION orNOTICE.

Vehicle Damage Warnings

Also, in this:b,o.ok you will find tkse notices:

I NOTICE:
These mean there .is something that could damage your vehicle.

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Vehkle .Symbols. These are sa-meof the s,ymbolsyou may find on your vehicle.
For-example, these symbols are used :on an original battery:

:are important

These-symbols

for you and yo,ur passengers whenever your vehicle is

driven:

These symbols have to do. with your iamps.:

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These symbols are on some Qf your daritroh:

WINDSHIELD WIPER

These symbols are used oil warning and indicator lights:

Here are so.me

dther symbols you may see:

FUSE - F %
PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN DOOR LOCK UNLOCK

TURN .SIGNALS.

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WINDSHIELD -BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD 'DEFROSTER LIGHTER

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HORN

SEAT 'BELTS
BURNS

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER

BRAKE

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,SPEAKER WiNDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE

POWER WINDOW SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY

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ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

Model Reference
This manual covers these models:
Extended Cab Pickup

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Here youll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn aboutsome things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-7 1-11 1-12 1-12 1-19 1-25 1-25 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: Theyre for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About S.afety Belts -- and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position S.upplementalMatable Restraint (SIR) System Safety BeltUse During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position 1-25 1-27 1-2.8 1-30 1-34 1-37 1-37 1-38 Center Passenger P.osition Rear SeatPassengers (Extended Cab Jump Seats) Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash

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Seats and Seat Controls

This; section tdls you about the seats -- how to adjust them, and fold them up-and down.

Manual Front Seat

For vehicles without easy entry seats, move the lever under the front of the seat toward the drivers door to unlock it. Slide the seat to where.you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place.

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You can lose control of the vehicleif you try to while the vehicle is adjust .amanual .drivers seat moving. The-sudden movement could startle-and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you dont want to. Adjust drivers seatonly when the the vehicle is not moving.

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For vehicles with-easy entry seats, move the lever under the.front of the seat up tounlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it., Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked inTo place.

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Manual Lumbar Support (Option)

If you have this feature, there will be a knob on the outside bf the driver and passenger bucket seats.

Reclining Seatbacks (Bucket Seats or 60/40 Bench)

To adjust the front seatback, lift the lever on the outer
side of the seat.
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Turn the knob counterclockwise to increase lumbar support and clockwise to decrease lumbar support.

Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position.

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But dont have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.

Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in eation can dangerous. Even you buckle be if up, your safety belts canV do theirjob when youre reclined like this. The shoulder belt cant do its job because it wont be against yourbody. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crashyou could go into it, receiving neckor other injuries. The lap belt cant do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces wouldbe there, not at your pelvic. benes. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly.

Seaiback Latches,
The frontseatback folds forward to let-people.get intathe back seat or reach behind the storage area the seat.

To fold the frontseatback forward, lift the latch and push the scat forward.

If the seatbackisdt locked, it -couldmove forward hasudden stop or crash. That could. cause injuryto the personsitting there. Always press rearward on the seatbackto be.sure it
is locked.

To return the seatback ro the uprighl position, push the s-eatbackall the way back until the latch catches. If the forward, .it seatback was reclined before being folded will return to the reclined positiori.

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EasyEntry Seat (Extended Cab)

The right front bucket or split-bench seat of your vehicle .makes it easy to-get -inand out of the rear vehicle area.
a Tilt the right front seatback completely forward and

Jump Seat (Extended Cab Models)

Your extended cab pickup
bas a jurnp seat.in the

rear area.

the whole seat will slide forward. Move the right front seatback to its original position after-someone gets into the .rea-seat area. Then.move the seat rearward until it locks.

If an easy entry right front seat isnt iocked, it can move. In a sudden stop crash, the person. or youve used sitting there could be injured. After it; be sure to push rearward on an easy entry seat to be sure it i s locked.
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TOfold the jump seat down, pul1:Cfown on the handle -on the bottom of the -seatuntil the se.at is in place, then move:the seatback toa vertical position. To store the seat, fold the seatback down on the cushion, then push the entire seat up until it is flush with the tfirq panels.

Tilt the seatback completely forward again to get out.

Dont let the- safety belts be damaged by the hingesor. the latches. Safety bellts should be folded tind stored between the seat cushion.and seatback.

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Safety Bellts: Theyre fo.rEv.e-r,yone

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 Matable Restrsnt (SIR), or air bag system.

A CAUTION:
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or ontside avehicle.. In a ~ollision, of people riding .in- these areas are more likely30 be seriously injuredor killed. Do not allow people to ridein any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and .safety Be sure belts. everyone in your vehicle is in a seatand using~a safeiy belt properly.

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Dont.let anyone ride where or sne cant wear he a safety belt properly. you are in a crash and If youre not wearinga safety belt,, yo.ur injuries can be muchworse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ej.ected from it, You can be seriously you injured orkilled. In the same crash, might not he if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too.

Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle -up.(See Safety
Belt Reminder Light in the Index.)

Why Safety Belts Work

W e n you ride in or on anythmg, you go as fast as it .goes.

In most states and Canadian -provinces,the law says to

wear safety belts. Heres why: They work.

You never h o w .if youll be.in a crash. If you do have a crash, you dont h o w if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldnt survive. But most crashes are in between. h m a n y of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk .away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed, After more than 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the tacts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot!

T& the.simplest-vehicle. Suppose just a seaton wheels. its

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Put someone on it.

Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesnt stop.

The person keeps going until stopped by somethinq. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...

or the instrument panel ...

Here,AreQuestions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers
@ Wont I be trapped in the vehicle afteran
accident if Im wearing a safety belt?

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You could be -- whether yourewearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if youre upsidedown. And your chance of being conscious duringand after an accident, so you-can unbuckleand get out, is much greater if you are belted.
wear safety belts?

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or thesafety belts! \ With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more timeto stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. Thats why safety belts make such good sense.

Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts -- not instead of them. Every air bag system everoffered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even ifyoure in .avehicle that has a r i bags, you still have to buckle up to get themost protection. Thats true not only infrontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions.

If I?rn a good driver, and I never drive far from hame, why should I wear safety belts?

Ho.w to Wear Safety Belts Properly

Adults
This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware .that there special things to know about are safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a.child will be ridag: .in your vehicle, see the part of this:m,anual called Children. Follow thoserules for everyones protection. First, youll want to know which restraint systems your v e h d e -has:. Well start with the driver positioa.

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You may be an excellent driver, but if you,re in an accident ---even one that isnt.your fault -- you and your passefigers can be hurt. Being a: gciod.driver d9esntprqtect you.from things beyond your

cantrd, such mbad drivem

Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 k ) m of home. And the g:reatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 W h ) . Safety b.elts are for everyone.

Driver Position
This partdescribes the drivers restraint system.

Lap-Sho.uld.er. B.elt
Thedriver has a lap-should - relt, Her( ho.w to wear it properly.

I.. Close and lock the door.

2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see Seats in the Index) so you c.an sit up straight.

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3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Dont let it get twisted.
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isnt long enough, see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section. Make-surethe release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

5. -Tomake the lap parttight,p-ulldown on the buckle

end of the beltas you pull up on the shoulder belt.

The lap p'art of-thebelt should be worn l ~ a d snug on w the hips, just touching the. thighs.. a crash, t i appJies In hs force to the sbong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely to slide under the lap belt. .Eyou did under it, the belt wonld applyforce ;atyour -abdomen.This could cause S~I'~QIJS even atd injuries. The shoulder belt or should go over the shoulder and ac$oss the chest. These parts o the body B e best able to take belt f restraining forces.

The saety beltlocks if there%:a. sudden stop or a crash.

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Whats wrong with this?

You can be seriously hurtif your shoulder belt is In to.0 1oo.se. .acrash, you would move-forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt .sho.uld agziinst your body. fit

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The shoulder belt is too loose. 1t.wontgive maily as much protection this way.

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What's wrong with this?

You can be seriously injured if your belt-is buckled in the wrong pIacelike this. In a crash,The the b.elt would go up over- your abdomen, belt.forceswould be there,not at the pelv'ic bones. Thiscould .causeserious intern-a1 injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.

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The belt is,buckled in the wrong place..

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Whats wrong with this?

You can be seriously injuredif you wear the your arm. In a crash, yo.ur .shoulder belt under body would move too forward, whichwould far of increase the chance head and neck-injury. to the Also, the belt would-apply too much force ribs, which arent as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal gans
like your liver or sdeen.

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The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all. times.

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Whats wrong with this?

You can be seridusly irijuredby -atwisted belt. Ih a crash, you wouldnt have the full width of-the Ia belt to spread impact forces,. belt is twisted, make. it straight so it can work-properly, orask your dealer to fix it.

Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System

This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system or air bag system.

Your vehicle has an air bag for the driver.

Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system:
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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.

You can be severely injured k-illedin a crash if or. you arent wearing your safety belt even if you have an air bag. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chancehitting things of inside thevehicle or being ejectedfrom it. Air

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bags are 6%upplemental restraints to the safety belts. A11 air bags aredesigned to work with safety belts,but dont replace them. bags are Air designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something. They -arent designed to inflate all at CAUTION: (Continued)

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CAUTION: (Continued)

in rollover, rear, .side or low -,xed frontal crashes.. Everyone in $om vehiir;le should wear a safety belt propedy whether ornot -theres an air,bag for that per$.on.

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AIR BAG

There is an. air hag readiness. .Light on t e instrument h p a d , which shows AIR.BAG.

A CAUTION:
Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If youre too close to an inflating
air bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts h.elp keep you in position beforeand during a crash. Always wear your safety b-elt,even with an air bag, and sitas far backas you can while still maintaining control of your vehicle.

The system checks the a r bag electricalsystem or i malfunctions. The light tells you i there is an el&tricd f problem. See .AirBag-J3eadine.s Light 31 the Index for more infomation.

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How the Air Bag System Works

I something is between driver andthe air f the bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it
might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating .air bag must be kept clear. Dont put anything between an occupant and the air bag, and dont attach or put anything on or near the steering wheel hub.

Where is the air bag?

The drivers a r bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. i

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What makesan air bag M a t e . ?

The -airbag ~y.stem designed to work properly under a is wjde range of coriditions, including.off-road usage. 0bsew.e safe driving speeds, :esp.ec.ially rough terrain. OD As always, wear your safety belt. See Off-Road Driving in .the.-Index more-tips on off-road driving for

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What wiil you see after an air bag inflates?

After an air hag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly ,that some people may not even realize the air b-ag inflated. S'ornecomponents of the air bag mo'dule in the steering wheel hub will be hot f d a shorttime. The parts of the bag that come.into contact with you may be warm, but not, too. hot to.t.ouch. Thew wi11 be some -smokeand,dust-comingfrom vents in the-deflatd air bag. Air bag inflation doesn't prevent driver from the beilzg able to steerthe vehicle, nor does it s.eeing orfrbom stoppeople from le-aving.the vehicle.

When an air bag inflates,. there is dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people-with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble.. To avoid this, .everyone the in vehicle should getout as -soonas it is safe todo so. If you have breathing problems.but can'tget out of the vehicle after an air inflates, then get bag fresh air by opening a window or door.

NOTICE:
If you damage the cover for the driver's air bag, the bag may not work properly. You may have: to rep1ac.e the air bag module. Do not open or break 'the-airbag cover.

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.ServicingYo.ur:Air Bag-Equipped \ licle

The air bag affects how your vehicle ihouldbe serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in ,several places around your vehicle, Y0.u dmt-wantthe sys.ttem to. inflate.while someone is wo&g on your vehicle. Your GM dealer and the GM Service Manual have your vehicle and the aif baginformation about servicing system. To purchase a service manual, see Serviceand Owner Publications in the Index.

For up to two minutes i er tht pition key is turned ofTandthe batteryis di-scannected, an -air bag can.stiIlinflate durin,gimproper service. You can be injuredif~you close to an bag when are air it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped with yelIow tape, or yellow connectors.They are probably part of the a r bag system. Be.sureto follow proper i service procedures,and make snmethe person performing-work for you is qualified to do so.
The a r bag.system dses not need regular.maintenance. i

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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

Safety belts work for-everyonej including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they dont wearsafety belts.

The best way toprotect -the fetus to protect the is -mother.When a safety belt is worn properly,.its.more likely that the fetus wont be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, thekey to making safety belts. efective- wearing them properly. is

Right Front Passenger Position

The right front passengers safety belt works the. same way as the drivers safety-belt. SeeDriver Position earlier in this section.

When the shoulder b,elt is pulledout all the way, it will lock. If-itdoes, let it go back all the way and start again.

Center Passenger Position

A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt,and the lap portion should be w.orn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.

Lap Belt
If your vehicle has a bench seat, someone can sit in the center position.

m e n YOU sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. TOmake the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.
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To make -the belt shorter, pull its free as shown until end the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it thesame way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isnt lung enough, see Safety Belt Extender the end of this section, at
Make sure the release button on the buckle is positi&ed so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

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Rear .SeatPassengers (Extended Cab Jump .Seats)

Lap Belt
These a ~ resave seating. positions equipped e with lap belts. only. (If your extended cab pickup has the optional side axes-s.panel, theres only one reserve seating position.)
Its very i-mportantfor rear seat passerigers to buckle-up! Accident statistics show thatunbelted people in the rear seat are huft-moxeoften in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts.

Each jwap seat has a lap belt with no retractor.To. make the belt longer; tih-thelatch plate n little and pull the belt.

Rear passengers who- arent %ifety belted can be thrown om.o f the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who afe:waring safety belts.

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Childr

Everyone m a vehic1.eneeds protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, every the law in every state in the United States and--in Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.

Smaller Children and Babie-s

To make it shorter, pull thebelt as shdwn untilit is snug,. Buckle and position it the same way as thelap pxrt of ,,thedrivers safety bdt (see Driver Position in the ,Index). Make sure the: releasebutton on the buckle. is positioned so you would Ine .able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. To unlatch the be:lt, just push the button on the buckle. Dont use child restraints on these seats. They wont work properly.

Smaller children and babies s.hould always be .restrained ina child or infant restraint. The instructions forthe restraint will say whether it is .the right type size for your child. A very and young childs hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it .should.Instead, thebelt will likely be over the childs abd,omen. In a crash, the belt would apply .force right on the childs abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries. be sure that So, any child small enough one is always properly for restrained ina child or infant restraint.

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heavy you can't ho1d.i.t.- example, in a crash For at only 25 mph (40 k d h ) , a 12-Ib. ( 5 5 kg) baby a will suddenly become 2404b. (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost.hpassible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant restraint.

Never hold a baby your arms while riding in a In vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much until a crash. During a crash a baby willbecome 30 CAUTION: (Continued)

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Top Strap

Securing a Child Restraintin the Center Front Seat Position

Jump Seats (ExtendedCab)

Dont use child restraints in this position. The restraints wont work properly.

Dont use child restraints in these positicms. The restraints.wont workproperly.

S.e.curing Child.]Restraint-in the Right a Front Seat PosMo,n,

You'll be using the hp-shoulder.belt. See the earlier part about the top .strap i the child restraint has one.. f

1. Put the.restraint on the seat. FollQw The instructions

for the child i-estraifk
'2. Secure the cluld in the-child.re.straint as the instruckions say.

3. Pick up the latch plate., and run thelap 2nd Bhouldex

portions of the: vehicle's sakty belt through dr wound the.restraint. The child restraint instrwtians wilhhow you how.

If the shoulder bell goes. in front o the.childls face or f neck, put it behind the child restraint.

4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be ,able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

5. Pull the rest of the shoulderbelt all the way out of

the retractor to set the lock.

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Larger .Children

6, To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into theretractor while you push down on the child restraint.
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Push and pull the child restraint in diferent directions to be sure it is secure-.

Children who have wtgrown child-restraintsshould wear the vehicles safety belts.
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To remove-the child restraint, just .unbuckle the vehicles -safetybelt and k t it go back all the- way. The safety belt will move,freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger childpassengel-;

Children who arent buckled up can be thrown out io a crash. Children who aren.t buckled up canstrike..other people who are.

Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The In a belt cant properly spread the impact forces. crash, the twochildren-canbe crushed together and seriously injuted.A belt must be used by only one person at a time.

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What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is small that the SO shoulder belt is very close to the c-hi1ds or neck? face
Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be surethat the shoulder belt still is onthe childs shoulder, so that i n si crash the childs ~ip.per body would have the restraint that beltsprovide. If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still vc1-y close.to the childs face or neck, you might warit to place. thechild in a seat that has a lap belt, if your vehi-ck has one.

Never do this. in Here a child is sitting a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt,but the shoulder part is behind in the child.If the childwears the .belt this way, in a crash the child might slide under the-belt. The .belts force would then be applied righton the could cause serious or childs abdomen. That fatal injuries.
Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt shuu1.d be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the childs thighs. This applies belt force to the childs pelvic b0ne.s in a crash.

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Safety Belt Extender

If,[he vehicle's Safety belt will fasten around YOU, you:. .should usse it.
But if a safety belt isn't long e&@h..to fasten-,your .deale.rwill order you an extende?. It's .free. Whea you go irf to order it, take the heaviest coat you:will wea, so the, extender will be long enough for.you. The extender will be.jast for you, and just for the seat in yourvehicle th.at you choose. Don't let some,one-elseuse it, and use it .Only f@rthe geat it is-madeto'fit. TO w e a it, just.attach it to the regularsafety belt.

Checking Your Restraint Systems

NOWand the.n, make 'sure the safety belt reminder Light and all your b-elts,buckles, latch plates, retractors'and anchorages are workrng prop.erly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep. a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Torn or frayed safety belts may not prQtect y0.u in a,. crash. They can rip apart under impact farc.es..If a belt is tom or frayed, get a new m e right away.
Also look for any opened 'or broken air -bagc.overs, and have them repair-edorreplaced (The air bsig system doemot need regular maintenance.)

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Replacing.Restraint .Sy,stem Parts After .a Crash

Ifyouveha3a crash., do y o u x e d new beits? After-avery minor cgllision, nothing may be necessary. But. if the belts weze scre,tched,as they \ n i ~ d d if wmn be during a.more: seve-reaash,.then you. need new belts.

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@% NOTES

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Section 2 Features and Controls

Here y ~ can learn about the many standard and opti-onalfeatures o.n your-vehide, irkofmation on starting,, u and shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and,the warning systems that teil you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem.

Keys Door L.ocks Key1e.s~ Entry 'System-(If Equipped) Tailgate

Theft Ne.wVihicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions S.tarting Y o u Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) htqmatic. Tr.ansmission Operation Manual Trmsrnissio,n Locking Rear Axle: Four-wheel Drive (If Equipped) Parking Brake. Shiting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Ma.dels Only)

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Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Auto'mmtic Transmission) Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Parlung Qve.1- Things That Burn .EngineExhaust Running Your EQg-ineWhile YGu're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Windows Ti it Wheel (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multi~~ncti-onLever Exterior Lamps
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t-orageCompartments Accessory Power Outlets (If Equipped) Tnstrument Panel Warning Lights; G a p .andTndicatms
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Keys

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Leaving ymng children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. or They could operate power windows other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't young children. Ieave thekeys in a vehicle with

This vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition and door locks. It will fit with either side up.

NOTICE:
Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent theft. But can havea lot of you your trouble .getting into vehicle if you ever lock p u r keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle toget in. SObe sure you have extra keys.

When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides a the owner with a pair of identical keys and key code number. The key code number teUs your dealeror a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keepthis number in a safe place. If you lose your keys, .youll be able to have new ones made easily using.this number. Your selling dealer should also have this number.

YOUcan use.your key to unlock your door from the outside.

To lock your door from the inside, slide the lever on

your inside door rearward.

Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is handle won't open it. locked, the inside Outsiders can easily enter throughan unlocked dobr when y0.u slow down or stop yourvehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out o the vehicle in a crash.if the doors aren't Iocked. Wear safetybelts properly, lock your doors,and you will.be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.

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To unlock the door from the inside, slide the lever 0 1 1 your inside door forward. You will see a re.d area on the lever.

You can use the Keyless Entry System, if y-ouhave this option.

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Side Access Panel (Extended Cab)

Power Do-orLocks (If Equipped)

If your-vehicle has power door locks., the switchis located on the armrest. Press LOCK to lodk all the doors at once.

Your vehicle may be eq-uippedwith a side acces-s panel for c0nv.enienc.e in loading-and unloading cargo. It is recommended that passengers who sit in the rear.jump seat enter and exit through the door Qn the passengers side, To open the side access panel, first ope-n thedrivers front .do.or.Then?use the handle on th.epanel tu open it.

To unlock the ,d.oors,press the raised area next tothe key symbol.

Leaving Your Vehicle

If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your door and set tlie locl~s from i~.rQe. Then get out and close the door.

You lnust close-the side access panel before you can close the drivers door.

Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)

If your vehicle has this option, youcan lock and unlock your doors from up to 30 feet (9 m) away .usingthe remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle.

This system.has a range of about 3 feet (1m) up to .30feet.(9 m). .Attimes .you-maynotice-adecreas-ein range. This normal for any remote keyks-sentry is system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have t0 stand .closer to your vehic1e.h the tfanslnitteito . work, try this:
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Check to determine if battery replacement or resynchronization is necessary. See the instruclioits thtit fol1.0~. Check the distance. YOU may be to.0 far from your vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. Check the location. Other vehicles. objects may be or blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the k tor f figh, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. If youre still having trouble, see your %M dealer or a qudifiied technician for service.

Changes or modifications to. this system by other than an authoi-ized service facility could void authorization to use.this equipment.

Operation
When you press UNLOCK, the driver's door will unlock automatically. If you press UNLOCK again within five seconds, all the do.ors will unlock. .Press L0CK:to lock all the' doors.

Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your .remote keyle-ss entry transmitter-should la.st about two 'years.

Matching.Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle

You . c a tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won't .If work at the n.ormal range in any Io~atiQfi. you h.ave to .get close 'to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it's probably ti 3 to change the battery.

When repIacing the battery, use.care niot..totouch any of the circuitry. Static from your body surfaces may damage transferred to these the. transmitter.

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'10 replace batteries in the Keyless EnEyWnsmitter:

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Resynchronization

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1'. Jnsert a dime in the slot b.etween the covers of the tmnsmnitter near the key ring hole. Remove the bottom by twisting the.dime. 2. Remove q d replace.the battery with a Panasoaic@--type battery(CR2032 or equivalent), positive-side down.
3. .Align the covers ,and snap them together.

4. Check the op.eration af the transmitter.

Tailgate
You can 0pe.n the tailgate by pulling up un the handle while pulling the tailgate down.
When you put the tailgate b.ack up, b.e sure it latchgs securely.
Follow these steps if you want to remove the tailgate:
1. Raise the tailggte slightly.

2. Remo-veboth retaining cables. To remove each cable, turn it so the end faces the h n t . Then, push forward so the larger part of the hole' is over the bolt. Plrll the. -endover the 6:olt.

3. With the tailgate halfway down, pull the tailgate toward you at the left-side and then move the tailgate to the let to release the-rightside.

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Theft,
Vehicle theft isbig Business, especially in.some cities, Although your vehicle has a number of theft-detefrent -features, we know nothin-g we put on it can make that areit.impassible to steal. However, there ways you .ean.bqlp.

Parking at Mght
P&k in a lighted spot, close all windows and 1.ock.your vehicle.. Remember to keep your valuables .out of sight. Put .themin a storage are&6.r take them with .you.

Parking Lots,
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Key in the Ignition

If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, its; an easy target for Joy riders or professional thieve-s-- .so dont .doit.

If you pafk in a lot where:someone will b watching. e to your vehicle, its be:st lgck it up-and take y w r keys. But what if you have to-leave your ignition key? Whatif YOU have to leave something.valuable in your vehicle?
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When you. park your-vehicleand open the drivers dam, youll he;rr a tone remiding you to remove your key from the ignitipo and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignitkm: If you have an automatic tr-arcmission, taking your key out also lacks your msmis.sian. And remember to lack.thcdoors.

Put your vxl-luables i.n a.st;or.age. area, like your glove box. Lock all the doors except the drivers.

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New Vehkk Bre-ak-In

NOTICE:
Your modern vehicle d.oesntneed an elaborate break-in. But it will perform betterin the long run if you follow these guidelines: 0 Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less far the first miles (805 km). 500 Dont drive at anyone speed fast or slow for the first-500 miles (805 km). Dont make full-thro.ttle starts. Avoid makiilg hard stops for the first 200 miles. (322 km) orso. During this time your new brake linings arent yetbro-ken in. Hard stops with new liningsc m m e a n premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time youget new brake linings. Donttow a trailer duringbreak-in. See Tbwing a Trailer in the Index for more information..

Ignition Positions
Use.the key to-turn the ignition switch to ive different positions,

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ACCESSORY (A):.ACCESSO-RYlets ysu .use-thi-ngs like the radio a d the.winds,hieldwipe-rs when the engine is off. Push i.n the key -andturn it toward. YOU. Your steering wheel will remain locked, just. as it was before you inserted the. key.

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NOTICE:
Don't operate accessories. the ACCESSORY in position far long periods of time. Prolonged. operation of accessories in the ACCESSORY position could drain your battery-and prevent you from skarting your vehicle. On manual transmission vehicles, turning t.he key to LOCK will lock the steerihgcolumn and result vehicle. This could in a lass of ability to steer the f cause -acollision. I you need to turn the enghe off while the vehicle is moving, turn thekey only to OFF. Don't press the key release button while the vehicle is moving.

LOCK (E): This position locks your ignition; -steering wheel-and tra-nsmiss-ion.It's a theft-deterfeat feature. You will oaly be able to remove your key whe.n the ignition is turned to.LOCK. .OFF (C);This position lets you turn off.the engine but Tstill turn the steering wheel'. Us.e OFF if you must have ~yx.uwhic1.e i motion while -theerigine :is off (for n example, i your vehickis being towed). f RUN ( ) : I ) This i s the positio-nfor driving. START (E): This starts your engine.

NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in 'LOCK. -youcan't and turn it, be sure are using the corkect key;if you so, is it all the way in? If'ftis, then turnthe steering wheel left and rightwhile you turn the key h.ard. But t.urn the only with your hand. key Using a tool to force it could. break the key or the ignition switch.'If none of this.works, then your vehicle needs service.

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Key Release Button

The key cannot b.e removed from ttie ignition of manual transmission vehicles unless the key release button is used.

Starting Your ,Engine

Automatic Transmissio.n
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine wont start in any .other position -- thats a safet,y feature. To reStart when youre already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.

I NOTICE:
To remove the key on manual transmission vehicles, turn the key to the OFF position. Then turn the key to the LOCK position while pressing the key release button down-at the .s.arnetime. Pull the key straight out. On automatic transmission vehicles, tu,rn the key to LOCK and pull it straight out.
Dont try to shiftto PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you coulddamage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.

Manual Transmission
The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL (N). Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your vehicle wont start if the clutch pedal is not all. theway down -- thats a safety feature.

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Starting Your 2.2 Liter Engine

1. Without puslung -the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to STUT. When the engine starts, let go :of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.

NOTICE:
Your engineis designed to work with the electronics in., your vehicle. If you add .ekectrical parts or accessories, you could change theway the engine operates. Before addmg electrical equipment, checkwith yourdealer. Ifyou dodt, your engine might not perf0.m properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle -towed, see do the partof this manual that tells.how to it without damaging yourvehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle'? in the Index.

NOTICE:
Holding yourkey in START for Ionger than 15 .secon&at a time will cause your battery toh.e drained muchsooner. And the excessive heat- can damage starter your motor.
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2. Ifyour engine still won't start (or starts but then staps), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the lcm and holcling-itthere as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. If'the vehicle starts briefly but-then stops again,. db the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for five or six-seconds. This clears extra gasoline from the engine.
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Starting You~~~~VQRTEC~ 4300 Engine

1. Witho.ut pushing the: amilerator pedal, turn your ignition-key to START. When the-enginestarts, let go of the. key, The idle speed w go-down as your engine gets warm.

3. If your engine stili wunt .start (or sta?s but then stops)., wait 15 seca,nds and start over..

When .the engine starts, let go of the key and the accelerator pedal.

NOTICE:
Holding yourkey :in START for longer khan 15 .sec.ondsat-a lime will cause. your battery-to be draihed:-much so6ner. And the exc4?ssiVeheat can damage your starter motor.

NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with t.he electronics inyour vehicle. If you .add electpica1 parts or :accessories, you could change theway the engine operates, B-eforeadding electrical y0u.r dealer. If you dant, equipment, check with properly. your engine might not perform If-youever have to have your vehicle. towed,see to the partof this manual that tells- how do it: without damaging your vehicle. See Towing, Your Vehile in the Index.

2. If it doe.snt start right away?hold your key in START. If it doesht startin 10 seconds, push ,the accelerator p:edal .all t k w a y down for five.more seconds, 01- it starts. .until

Engine Codant Heater (Option)

3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC .outlet.

Plugging le cord an-ungroundec into let could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cordcould overheat andcause: a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord wont reach,.use,a heavy-duty three-p.rong extension rated for cord amps. at least 15
VORTEC 4301); Engine
2.2L Engine
4. Before starting theengine, be sure -tounplug.and store the cord asit was before tu keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don%,it could b.e damaged.

In very cold weather?0 F (- 18* C ) or colder, the engine ooiantheater can help. Youll 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 statin-gyour vehicle.
10 Use the-Coolant Heater

1. Turn off the-engine.

How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in?.The answer depends on the-outside temperature, the kind .of ail you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your GM dealer i the area where-youIlbe parking your n vehicle. The dealer can giveyou the best advtce for that particular area.

2. Open the hood and unwrap the ele.ctrica1cord.

Automatic Transmission Operation

Your automatic transmission may havea shift lever located on the console between theseats or on the steering column. There are several different positions for your shift lever. If your vehicle is equipped with a column shift lever, it features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster. This display must be powered anytime the shift lever is capable being moved out of of the PARK (P) position. This means that if your key is in the OFF position, but not locked,there will be a small current drain on your battery which could discharge your battery overa period of time. If you need to leave your key in the ignition in the OFF position for an extended period, it is recommended that disconnect you the battery cable from the batteryto prevent discharging your battery.

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TION:

PARK (P): This locks your rear wheels. Its the best position to use whenyou start your engine because your vehicle cant move easily.

It is dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Dont leave yourvehicle when the engineis running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or otherscould be injured. To be sure your vehicle wont move, even when youreon fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will be free toroll even if your shift lever is in PARK (P) if your transfercase is in NEUTRAL (N). So, be sure the transfer case isin a drive gear, two-wheel high (2HI)or four-wheel high (4HI)or four-wheel low (4LO) not in NEUTRAL (N). See Shifting Into PARK (P) in the Index. If youre pulling a trailer,see Towing a Trailer in the Index.

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NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your-engme doesnt. connect-with the wheels. To restart when yourcyalready moving, use NE.UTRAL CN) only.

NOTICE:
-Shiftingtu REVERSE (R) whilcrymr whide is moving forward codd damage your tran&issio.n. Shift to R E V E R a (,R) -after only your vehicle is stopped.

Shifting out of PARK (I?) or NEUTRAL (N) while. your engine isracing (running at high speed) is dangerous, Unless your foot isfirrmlyon the brake pedal, your vehicle.,could move.very rapidly. You could luse control and-hit people or objects. Dont shift out PARK (P) or of NEUTRAL (N) while you-rerrgin& rac-hg.

NOTICE:

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AUT-OMATICOVERDRIVE (@):This yosition is for normal driving. If y.ou need more :power for passing, and
yodre:
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GQingless than about 35 mpli (56:krnlh), push your axelerator p:edal about halfway down.
Going< about 35 inph (56 knci/h>or more, push the accelerator all the way down.

You'-ll shift down to the next gedr and have more power.

AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0) should not b.e used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep.hills, 6r for off-road-driving..Selecr DRIVE (D) when operating the vehicle under any of these conditions.

DRIVE @): This position is also use.d for normal

driving,'however it offers more power -and lower fuel economy than AUTQMATIC -aVERDRIVE You should use DRIVE (D) when rowing a trailer; carrying a heavy load, driving. on steep hills or winding roads or for .off-road driving.

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SEC-OND(2): This position gives. you more power but. lower fuel economy.' You can use SECOND () hills. 2aji It can help control your speed as-yougo .down steep mountain roads., but then you would..alsowant to use your brakes off-and on. YOU d s use SECOND (2) can ~

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'I

Manual Transmission

This is your shift pattern.

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Shift Li-ght
'If you:have a manual transmission, yon,have a SHIFT light.

SHIFT
This light will &QW you-when tash-ift to the nexl higher gear for best fuel economy.

When this light CoLmries you can shift to the next on, higher gear if weather;-road and,:traffic conditions let you. Fa; the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and -:shiftwhen the light..come,son..

Locking Rear Axle

If you. have this feature, your 1acking.rear axle- give can you additional tracfim ~n snow, mud,"ice, sand or gravel. It.works like a standard axlemost ofthe t h e , has but when one of the rear wheels- no tractimand the other does, this eatwe will allow the wheel with traction to move .the vehicle.

-Whil.e accelerate, it is normal for the bght to go ,on you and off -if you quickly change the pwition of the accelerator. Ignore the-SHIFT.light whenyou downshift.

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If you.skip more I in one gear when you
downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. ;And y.ou could injure yourself or others. Don't shift down more than om gear when you downshift. If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and is equipped with a ~znanual transmissim, disregard the shift light when the- transfer case is in 4LO.

Four-wheel Drive (fEquipped) I

If your vehicle has. four-wheel drive, you-cansend your engine's dwi.ving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To shift QUt of tw-o-wheel drive and into four-wheel drive, move the transfer case shift lever to 4HI or 4LO. You should use, 2HI-fix.xnostnormal driving conditions.

NOTICE:
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Driving in the 4HI or 4L.Opusitions for a Icing. time 0.ndry or wet pavement .could shorten the life of.your vehicle's drivetrain.

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Manual Transfer Case

An indicator light near the<levershows you the transfer case ,settings:

If your four-whd-.drive vehicle has the manual transfer case, the transfer case sh.ift lever is on the floor next to the driver. Use this lever to shift into and out -of four-wheel drive.

2HI 4HI N SET PARK BRAKE 4LO

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N SET PARK BRAKE: Shift to this neutral setting only when your vehicle needs to be towed.

2HI: This Setting.is for,driving in most street and highvay-sitwatiaizs. Your front ;axle is not engaged in tW.D-wbee1 dkive.. 4Hl: This getting.&fijjag&y8Ui front axle to.help drive your vehicle. Use 4HI when you neesl extra traction, s.uchas on snowy or icy roads, or in most off-mad .situxti.o.ns.
3. Pull the .transer case shift lever intoN SET PARK BRAKE.

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TO shift into or m t .of 4LQ:

1. The-vehiclemyst be movingless than 3 mph (4.8 h with the tfansrnissi-on inNEUTRAL (N) ) f a an automatic transmisSion. Fm a n~anual. transmission, the clutch pedal must .be engaged. The p-referred methodfor shitin.g into4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.5 to 3.2 W h ) .
2. Press thetranser case s:hitbuttan .and shift in one continuous motion.

Electronic Transfer.Case (KEquipped)

I~y~~~-four-wheel-drive vehicle has the electrofiic transfer case, the transfer case switches are above the, radio controls.

Don't pausejn N SET PARIK;BRAKE as y-ou shift into or out of 4L0, or your gears could clash. Remember that driving in ur 4LO may reduce fuel 4HI ec-onomy. Also, driving in fo.ur-whee1 drive:on dry pavement could cause your tires to wear faster and make your transfer case harder to shift and-reduce powertrain longevity.

Use these switches to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. You can choosea-rmng three driving settings:

2M[: This setting-is for driving in most .streetand highway situatibns...Your front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive. When this. lamp is lit, it is about orre-half as bright as the Others.

4HI: This setting engages your front axle ta-help drive, your vehitk. Use 4Hi when YOU. need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy rcmds, or in mast off-road situations-.

Shifting from 2'HI to 4HI

Press and release the 4HI switch. Thiscan be .done at any speed, and the.front axle will lock mt~matically.

Shifting -from4HI to 2HI

Pxess.and release the 2I-D switch. Thi-scan be done at any speed, .,adthe fFont axle will d o d k automatically.
Shiftihg from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO
To shift %om 2HI or 4HI to 4L0, the vehicle must hestopp,ed or moving less than 3 mph (4?.$ m h ) with thek tfarismissiah.inNEUTRAL (N) i vehicles equipped n with atl automatic tr.ansmission. Th.e clutch pedal must be engaged on vehicles equipped with a manual

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Parking Brake

I NOTICE:
Driving with.the:p.arking brake on c=an.cause your-rear brakes to overheat. Y0.u may have to replace them, and you.could .also-damage other parts of your vehicle.
If you.are towing a trailer and.you must.park on a hill, see--"Towinga Trailer" in.the Iadex. That section shows what to do first-to.ke.ep the trailer from moving.

Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only)

Column Shift Lever

1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right,foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the SM lever into PARK (P) position like this:

It can be dangerous get out of your vehicle if to the shift lever not fd1y in is PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly Your vehicle can roll. set. I you have left the engine- running,vehicle f the can move suddenly.You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle wont move, even when youre on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case-shift lever and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle wiIl be free to roll, even if your shift lever is in PARK (P). So, b.e sure the transer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL (N). If youre pulling a trailer, see CLTowing a Trailer in the Index.

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Console Shift Lever

1. Hold the bvake pedal dawn with your ri,ght foot and set the ,parking brake. 2. Move the -shift .lever into PARK (PI position like this:

Move the lever rjp as far as it will ga:

.3. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual .transfer case shiftleverj be sure the transfer case is in a drive. gear -- not in NEUTRAL (N).
4. Turn the ignition key to LO-CK.
5. Remove the key and take it with you. F y o u c.an remove the key from your ignitibn, your vehicle is in
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Hold in the button on the lever. Push the lever abbe way t o w d the front of t-he. vehicle.

PARK (P),

3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.

4. Remove the key and take it with you. If y0.u can leave your vehicle with the key, your vehicle is in PARK (P).

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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Ru-ming(Auto,maticTra mission Models Only]

It can be dangerous to leave ; LXF -vehicle with the engine-runnin.g.Your vehicle could move:suddenly if the shift lever is 'notfuUy in PARR (P) with the parking brake.firmly set. If you:have fo-ur-wheel drive w.itha manual transfer case shift lever and your transfercaseis in NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle. will free to roll, even if your shift lever be is-inPARK (P). So be sure- the transfer ,case.isin a drive .gear not inNEUTRAL (N). And, E you leave. the .vehicle with the engine running; it could. overheat and even catch fire. You or others could. be injured. Don'? leave your vehicle with the engine rummg.unless you have to.

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Shifting Outof PARK (.P) (Automatic Transmission)

Your vehick has a brake-transmission shift biterlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake before. you can :.shiftfrom PARK (P) when the i-gnitlon is in the RUN position. See-Automatic Transmission Operation in the Index,

Par g,Your Vehicle (M-anual Transmi,ssionModels Only)

Before you-getout of your vehicle, turnoff your engine, manual transmission in REVERSE-(R) and put y.0~11firmly .apply the parking bzakei

If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (PI as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you want(you must p m s the shift lever button if you have the.console shift lever). If you ever ho1.d the brake pedal down but still cant shift out of PARK-(P), try this:
I. Turn the key to OFF.
2. Apply and ho-18the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Sliiffto NEUTRAL ( ) N.
4. Start.the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want.

If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case .shift lever,be sure your transfer case is in a drive gear. Your vehic1.ecould roll if it i.snt.

If you are parking on a hill or pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer in the Index.

5. Have the vehide fixed as soon as you can.

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Parking Over Things That Burn

Engine Exhaust

Things that can burncould touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Dont park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn.

Engine exhaust can kiI1. It contains thegas carbon monoxide(CO), which you cant see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness. death. and You might have exhaust coming if: in Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicIe gets rusty underneath. a Your vehicle was damaged in acollision. @ Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. @ Repairs werent done correctly. @ Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust coming into is your vehicle: Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and Have your vehicle fixed immediately.

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Running, Your Engine While Yo-ure

Parked (Automatic Tr-ammission)
Its better not to park with the -.engine running. But if ever have to, hereare some things to knbw.

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It can be dangerous get aut.of yourvehicle if to the shiftlever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake-firmIy set, Your vehicle c.an roll. Dont leave your vehicle when the engineis running unlessyou have to. If youve left th.e engine runnhg, thevehicle can move suddenly. be You or others. could injured. To be sure your vehicle wont move, even when youre bn fairIy level ground, always set your parking brake-and move the shift 1-ever-to PARK (P).
If you have four-wheel drivecwith a manual transfer case shift lever and your tKans-fer case .isin.NErJTRAL.(N), your v8hicle will be free to roll, even if your shift lever is in PAR.K (P). So, be sure the tran-sferc.ase is in a drive gear -- not in NEUTRAL (N). Always-sety.our-p.arking brake. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle wont move. See Shifting Into PARK.(P) in the Index.

Idling the engine with ;air system control L off could allow dangerous exhaust into yom.-vehicle (see the ear1ie.r Caution under Engine Exhaust). A b , idiirig-ina.closed-ili place can let deadly carbon monoxide (Ca) into y.our vehicle even if the fen switch is at the highest Setti.ng.One place this can happen a ,garage. Exhaust -- with is CO can come in easily. NEVER park ina ,-garage with th-e engine runnihg. Another cl~sed-in place can be a.blizzard. (S.ee Blizzard in theIndex.)

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If youre pulling a.trailer, see Towing a Trailer in the Index.

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Windows
Manual Windows
Turn the hand crank on each doorto raise or lower.your manual side door windows.

Power Windows (If Equipped)

If you have the optional power windows, the controls are on each of the side do-ors.Your power windows will only work when the ignition has been tumed to RUN. The drivers door has a switch for the passengers window as we-ll.
Press-the side of the switch with the downarrow to lower the window. Press the side of the switch with the up arrow to raise the window.

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Express-Down Window

Sliding Rear Window (If Equipped)

The drivers window switch also-has an express-down feature that d o w s you -tolower if witho-ut holdingthe
window switch. Hold thedriver%window switch down for more than a half a se.cond..to activatethe expressdown feature. Lightly tapthe switch-toopen the window slightly. The express-down feature can be interrupted at aily time by pressing the up m o w -end of the switch.

S.wing-OutWindows (Extended C,ab)

To open arear swing-out window, pull the latch toward the front of the. vehicle .and thenpush .the htch out and rearward.
Whg.n you close the window, be sure the latch catches.

Squeeze the latch in. the center of the window and slide the glass to open it. When you close-the window, be sure the latch catches.

Horn
Press the steering wheel padto sound the horn.

Tilt Wheel (If Equipp-ed)

If you have the tilt steering wheel, you shou1.d adjust the steering wheel before you drive.
You can raise it.to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter ,and exit the vehicle.

Turn Sig-nal/Multifunction Lever

To tilt the. wheel, hold the steering wheel and puli the lever toward you, Move thesteering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the
wheel in place..

The lever on the left side of the steering column -includesyour:

Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
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Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving,

WindshieldWipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control (If Equipped)

Turn and Lane Change Si,gnak

The turn signal has two upward (fat right) and- two (for positions allow you ciownwa~d left) p??sitions. Tbese to signal a turn 0.r a.lane.change:

If a bulb is:burned.out, replace it.t-ohelp avoid an acc.ident. If the arfows dont g.0on at all when you sign-a1a turn, check the fuse ( s e e Fu-se.s Circuit and Breakersl in the .Ind.ex)and for burned-oat bulbs.

If you have n trailer towing option with -added wiring,for To signal -aturn, move the lever all the way or down. up the. traiier%mps, a d-ifferentturn :signal flasher is used. When the turn is finished, thelever will return aut~omatically. With this flashes installed, the signal.indicator will flash even if a.tum signal bulb is burllid O W . Check the-ffont An anow on.the instrume an.d rear turn signal lamps -regularly tu make sure.they panel will flash in the are working. direction of the-turn or lane change.

Headl-ampHigh/Low Beam Changer

To change the headlamps from lowto high-beam or high to low-beam, pull the multifunction lever all the way t.oward you. Then release it.
When the.hi.gh-beam headlamps are on,.this indicator light .OMthe instrument pgniJ wl il dso be on.
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To signa1 a Lane change, j,ust raise-or lower the. lever until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you Complete your lane,c,hangc,The kevei-will return by itself when you release it.

As you signal a turn -ora lane c,hange, if the armws dont flash but just sxay on, a signal buIb may be burned Gut arid other.drivers wont ,see. turn signal.. your

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Windshield.Wipers
You control the windshield wipers by twning the band with the wiper symbol on it.

Be sure to clear ic.e and snQwf'som the wiper blades before using them. 'If they're frozen to the windshield, careftilly loosen.or thaw them. If your blades do become worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.

Windshield Washes
At the top .of the multifumtion.le.vertherc's a p-addle marked with the windshield washer symbol and the word PUSH. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, press the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and. then either stop or return to your preset speed.

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For a single wiping. cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold it;.ther@.until w-iperss-tart,then let go. Th,e wipers wilI thestop ,after one ,wipe. If you want more wipe.$, hold 'the ,band on M1.S.Tlonger. You can: sex the wiper speed for a l . o q 'or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the'band to choose the delay time; The closer to LOW, the shorter the delay.

10 freezing weather, don't-use your washer. until the windshield is warmed. Otherwisethe washer fluid can.form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

For steady wiping at low speed, -turn .the band away from you. to .the LOW ppsition. For high-speed wiping,, tui-n the band further, to HIGH. To s.top the wipers, move the band-to OFF.

Cruise Control (fEquipped) I

-With cruise control, you can .maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the-accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work-at speeds belo-w about 25 mph (4.0 k d h ) . Cruise control can be dangerous where you cant drive safely aka steady speed. So, dont use your cruise control winding on roads or in heavy traffic. a Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads,fast changes in tire traction can cause needless. wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Dont roads. use cruise control on slippery
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If you have an automatic transmission and y . 0 apply ~ your brakes, the cruise control will shut off. :If you have a manual transmission and you apply your brakes or push the clutch pedal, the cruise control will shut off:

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Resuming a Set Speed

Suppose you setycsnr cruise c.ontro1at a desired speed and then you apply the. brake. This, of course, shuts.off cruise control. But you dont need .to reset it-.

If you leave your cruise control switch on when

youre not using crui,se:, might hit a button you and go into cruisewhen you dont want to. You could be startled. and .even lose control. Keep the cruise controlswitch OFF until you want to use it.
1. Move the cruise. control switch to; ON.

Once youre going about 25 mph (40 km/h) QT more, you can move the cmiise control switch from ON t,o R/A for about a half a second.

2. Get .upto the speed you want.

3. P m s in. the SET button .at the end of the 1.eve.r

and release it.

Youll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

the Remember, if y o ~ h o l d switch at WA longer than a half a .second, the vehicie will keep going faster until you -release--the switch QT apply the brake.. You could be startled and even lose control. So unl.ess you want to go faste-r,dont hold the switch at R/A.

Incrleasing Speed While Using Cruise Control

There are two ways to..go:to a hi.gher speed: U.se the ac.cel:eratsr pedal to get to the higher speed. press the :button at the m d of the lever, then reIea.se t h e button and the accelerator p.edal. You'll now cruise-atthe higher speed.
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Using Cruise.Control an Hills

How well yourcruise control will work an hills depeads upon your spee"d,load .and the steepmss 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 bcake o? shift t b a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the braketakes you out of cruise control. Many-driversfind this to b,e too much trouble and don't use cruise cc -01 on steep. hills.

'Move the cruise switch froin ON to R/A. Hold it tlwe until y0.u get up to the speed you want, and then release tkswitch. (To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to WA. Each time you dcj this, your vehicle will g.o about 1 mph 1.4 k d h ) faster;)

Ending Cruise Controf

Th.ere.are.two ways to.turnoff the cruise control: O Step lightly on the brake, pedal or push .the clutch pedal, if you have a manual transmission.
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Reducing Speed While Using-Cruise C-ontrol Press in the.hutton-at theendof ,the lever until you reach the lower s.peed you want, then release it.

Move the cruise switch to OFF.

To slaw down in very small amounts., press the button for .less than a half a second. Each time you do: this, you'll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle WhileUsing..CruiseContml

Erasing Speed Memory

When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your c.ruise control set speed mernmy is erased.

Use the :accelerator pe.dal to increase p u r speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, yQurvehicle will slow down to the cmise control -speed you earlier: set

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Exterior Lamps

Press the top sWitdl1 with the parking lamps symbol on it to turn on:
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Parking L m p s
Sidemarker Lamps Taillamp License Plate Lamps hstrument Panel Lights

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Trmsfer Case Indicator Light (if you hgve one)

Press the bottom switch with the master 1,amps symbol on it to tun. gn all the lamps listed -aboveas weli 'as the headlamps.

Press the side of the switch marked OFF to-turn off your 1a.mp.s.
The switches-areon the driver',$side of your instrument -panel.

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Lamps On Reminder
Aren&idertone will sound when your headlamps or. pzi&irig:.lamps ,-and interior lamps are turned on and your ignition is in OFF, LOCK -orACCESS-'ORYTo turn the to.ne off, press the OFF switch.

When the DRL are on, only your he-adlampswill be on.

The taillamp, sidemarker m d other lamps wan't be on, The.instrument panel won't be lit up either. When it begins to get dark, your DRL ifidicator light:is a reminder to turn yoar headlamp switch .on.The other
lamp3 that come on with your headlamps will al9.0

Daytime Running Lamps,

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for dthezs to-s-eethefront of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving amditions, but they can,be especially helpful in the short periods after-dawn and before sunset.

Come on.
When you 'turn the headlmp switch .off7 regular the lamps will g.0 off, arld:your he.adlanipSwill change.to the reduced brightness of DRL.

The DRL;syste;m will make your headlamps come on at reduced brightness when: the ignition is on,

Tcr: idle your vehicle with the.DRL off, set .thepaking, brake. The DRL will stay off until yab release- the p.arking brake,
As with any vehiclej yau:sho.uld turn on the regular headla-mp.system.when ycwneed it.

the headlamp switchis off and

tkparking brake. is released.

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Fog Lamps (If Equipped)

The fog lamp switch is on tne Instrument panel under the lamp switches. Press the side of the. switch with the fog lamp symbol to 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. Never use your fog lamps in the dark without turning on your headlamps.
Fog lamps will go off whenever your high-beam headlamps come on. When the high-beam headlamps go off, the fog lamps will come on agah.

Interior Lamps
Brightness Control
Use your fog lamps for better &ion in foggy or misty conditi.ons.Your parking lamps or low-beam headlamps must be on for your fog lamps to. work.
Turn the.switch next to the headlamp switch up to make your ,instrument panel and transfer case lights brighter. Turn the switch all the way up to. turn on the. interior lamps.

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Mirrors
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror

Turn the INT LIGHTS d i m e r switc;h up until it clicksto tugn on the dome lamp.

Press the tab under the .mirrorto .reduce glare ftom headlamps behind you..

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Outside Manual Adjust Mirror

Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see theside of your vehicle. You can fold them before enteringa car wash. P.dl the mirrors in toward the vehicle. Push the mirrors back out when finis.he.d.

Convex Outside Mirror

Yo.ur passengers side mirror is convex; convex A mirrors surface i s curved so you can see more from the drivers seat.

Power Remote Control Mirror

The control is located the .on drivers door armest. Turn the control to L or R to choose themirror, then press the arrows the on to outside switch ring adjust the mirror.

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 hita vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirroror glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

Storage Compartments
Glove Box
To open your glove box, squeeze lever at the top of the the glovebox and lower thedoor. Two cup depressions are provided for your convenience, but the glovebox should not be open while driving.

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Door Storage
You will find a storage compartment on each door.

Front Storage Area

If your vehicle has the center armrestcompartment, lift the cover.to expose the storage area which inc1u.de.s slots f6r cassettes and a coinholder. If yaur vehcle has this-c.ons.ole compartment,squeeze the frontlever while lifting the top to :open It. You can store cassettes in the slQts in the front of the compartment: If you have a compact disc player, you may store compact discs inside the console.
Some vehicles may have a storage pocket on the-back of the bucket or 60/40 bench seats.

Ashtrays, and.Cigarette .Lighter

The front:ashtray mus.t.be c:ornpletely pulled out to the open position before the ashtr-aycover 0pen.s and smoking.material can be deposited.

NOTICE:
Don't hold a cigarette lighter with your hand in while it is heating. If you do, it won't be able to back-awayfrom the heating element when it% damaging the feady, Thatcan make it overload, lighter and the heating element.

NOTICE:
Don't put papers and other things that burn into your ashtray.If you do, cigarettes or other eodd set themon fire smoking materiai-s causing damage.
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T remove the front ashtray, lift the release tab as high O as possible, then remove the tray.

TOblock out gl.are,you can swing down the top and bottom.visors?You can also swing the bottom visor from side to side. Your vis'ors may have an extensimthat can be pulled our for additional glare protection and a strap for holding. small items, such as 'maps.

To use, the lighter, press it in all the way, and let go. When it's rezdy, it will pop back by itself.

Visar 'VanityMirror
Full the sun visor down and lift the. cover to e.xpose tbe vanity mirror.

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Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (fEquipped) I

Accessory Power Outlets (If Equipped)

If y.ou have accessory power outlets, you can plug-in auxiliary electrical equipment. The acc'essary power outlets are located below the cigarette lighter. Just pull down from the:top of the door and follow the proper installatian instructions that are included with any e1ectric.al equipmentyou install.
. . These circuits are protected by a fBSe and.have maximum current levels.

NOTICE:
When using the accessory power outlets, not maximum electrical load must .exceed 25 amps. Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical equipm-enton far extended periods will drain your battery.

Pull the sun vkor down and lift the mirrorcover to turn on the lamps.

Instrument Panel

A. Air Vents. B . Instrument Cluster C. Electronic Transfer Case (If .Equipped) D. Comfort Controls

E. Glove Box E Ashtray G. Cigarette LighterPower Auxiliary Outlets (Equipped) I L. f H. Storage Compartment

I. AudioSystem J. Lamp Controls K. Brake Release Lamps Fog (If Equipped)

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Instrument Panel .Cluster

Your instrument clwstef is designed to let you know at a gl-ance how yollr vehicle is running.,.You'll h o w how fast you% goi~g, about how much firel you've use$,..and many other things you'll need to - o to drive safely .and ec~onomically. hw

SERVICE

ENGINE
SOON

SHIFT

UNLEADED FUEL ONLY

FUEL

MPH

InDo'onrl

P R N O D 2 1

Standard Cluster

ANTI -LOCK

CHECK

GAGES

-RPM

Optional Cluster

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Speedometer and Odarneter

Your speedomexer le~yycru your speed in both miles see per hour (mph) and-kilometers per hour. ( k d h ) . Your .odometer shows how far your vehicle has been
drives in .either miles ( u s d i n the United States) or kilometers (mxlin Canada). Your odometer is tamper re-sistmt..It will show ..silver.lines if it between: the numbers- solneorie tries .to turn back.

Esch tadmrneter has a different limit dep.ending:.on the powertrain in your vehicle. The tachometer has -three areas: normal operating raqge, red warning range and red. dan-gerrange.

You may wonder what happens ifyour vehicle needsa new o:dometer instalIe:& I fh-enew' m e can b.e :set to-the f mikage total, ofthe old odometer, thenit must be. But if it can't, .thell it's set at -zero, ahd. a label must be put on
the-dtivef's door to show the :.oldmileage reading when the new OdQImteK was instakd.

P i p Odometer The trip odameter can tell you how f x .your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip adorn-etert.0 zero.
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To set th,etrip adumeter to zero, press the button near

the :restd-ou-t.-

NOTICE:
Do not operate the eqgin.e with the tachornetwin the red range, OF engine damagewill QCCUT.

Tachometer-[If '&pipped)
The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm,).

-WarningLights, Gages and Indicators

This part-describes the warn-inglights and gages that .may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you
.locate them. Warning lightsand gages dan signal that somexhing is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning iights and gages could also Save you or others from'injury. Warning lights come ofi when there- maybe or is a 'problem with one of your vehic-le's Eurictions. As y0.u will see in the detailson the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the enginejitst'to.Jet you know they're working. If y0.u are familiar with thi.s.section, you should-.not-be alarmed when this happens.
Gages. can indicate when there .may be. or is a problem with one.of-:your vehicle's unctions. Often gages and warning lights work togethex to letyou.-knowwhen there's a prabklem with your vehicle:.

The :safety bekt light will also C C ~ on a d stay -on or.ab.out20 seconds, then it will-flash forabout
55 seconds. T the driver's f belt is already buckled, neither th:e tone-nor the fight will come ,on.

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Air Bag. Readiness-L-ight

There is '.an air hag readines.s light on the instrumen-t panel, which shows A1R.BA.G.The syste.m checks the. air.bag's electrical system for malfunction-s.The light ,tells.you,if thereis -anekctrical pmbkm.The system check ificlndes .the ak bag sensors, the ,airbag.nzQdule, the wiring.and the diagnostic module. Formore infcjrmation on the air bag system, s,ee"Air Bag" in the Index.
'This,light will come on when you start your engine, and it will flash for a few -seconds.Then the light :should go Out.. This means ,the system is r"eady.

The air bag readiness light sho.uid. flash.for a few seconds when you turn the. ignition to RUN. If the key light doesn't come on.then, have it- fixed SO it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.

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The charging system light will c.ome on briefly when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not -running, as-,acheek to show -you it isworking.

AIR

BAG

If-tbeair bag readiness light stays on afterylau start the efi.gineor c.omes on wh&nyou are drivingj.yo.ur air bag s.ystem may not work properly. Have :your vehicle serviced right away.

1t:should go .out once the engine.is Iuming. If it stays on, or corms on while you are driving; you may have a problem with thechargigg system. It c'ould.indicate that you have problems with a generator ,dsive belt,or %math& ekctrical probIern. Have it checked right away. Driving whilethis light is.on could drain ,your b.attery.

If you must drive a short distance. withthe light an, be,

certain to turn.off all your wxssories, .such as the radio a d a i r conditioner.

Voltmeter Gage
When your engine is not runqjng, bllt the ignition is on (in the.RUN position), this gage shows your battery's state of charge-in DC volts.

Reading.s in either warning zone indicate a pdss.ible problem-in the electrical :system. Have the whick s;erviced .as s o m as. possible.

.Brake System WarningLlght

Yourv&iieles hydraulic brake system is divided into.two pam. If one part i.sntworking, thc other part. can -stillwork and stop you. For go.od haking, though, you need both parts working well.

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Your brake sysrem may not be working properly is if the brake system warning light on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. I the light is still on after youve f pulled off the road andstopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.
.When the ignition is on, the brakesystem warning light will also c0rn.e oa when yo.u.:set y.@urparking brake. The light will stay .on if your parking brake doesnt release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully -released, it means you have a brake problem.

Ifthe warning. light comes-an, thae could be a brake problem. Have y m r brake system inspected right -away.
This li.ght shouId came on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it do-e-sn come on then, t have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if t11ei3e7.s problem.. 8

BRAKE

If the light camcs .gn while you are-driving, pull off the road a i d stop carefully. You may notice ,that the pedal is .harder-t=o push. Or, the pedal may $0 closer to the floor. kmay takeionger to. stop. If the-lightis sail1 on, have thevehicle tawed for service, (S:eeTowing Your Vehicle.
in the Index.)

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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning., Light,

Engine Coolant Temperature -Gage

This gage shows the..engin-e coolant temperature, If the moves -into

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ANTI - LOCK

With the anti-lock brake system, this Light will come on when.yau start .youx engine and maystay

It means that your engine:coolant has overheated. Ifyou have been operating your vehicle grrtder .normal driving u C.ondifions, y ~ should pull.off the foad, stop your vehicle. and t off the engine as soon as possible. m In Proble.ms on the Road,r this mangal shows you what to do. See Engine Ovefheittit~g the Index. in

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Li-ght)'

Yaw vehicle is eq-uipped with a computer which monitors .operation of the fuel, igniti.on and ernis-sion control systems.

NOTICE:
If you keep driving yourvehicle with this-light a not on, ,after while,- your ernitision controls may work as:well, your fuel economy may not asbe good and your engine may not run smoothly. as. This could lead to. costly repairs that not be may covered by your warranty.
This light should ceme on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition ison and the engine is not running. If the light doesn't come an, have-itrepaired. This light will also come on during a malfuncti-onin one of two ways:

SERVICE ENGINE

SOON

This .systemis called OBD I1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and. is intended to .assurethat ernisstons are.at acceptable levels,fo.r the l-ifeof the vehicle, helping to produce a clearier environment, (In Canada,:OBD I1 is replaced by Enhanced Diqgnostics.) The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that there is a-problem..ancl service is require-d. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before .anyproble,mis apparent. This may prevent more serious.damage t o your vehicle. This system is al-sodesigned to assistyour servi:ce:technician i correctly di-agnosing anymalfunction. n

Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle-emis-sions and may damage the emission control-system on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service is'required. L&ht On: Steady .An erni,ssion control system -malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis.and service may b:e required.

If the Light Is-Flashing The EolloMiling may prevent-mare. serious damage.to your vehicle:
e Reducing vehicle speed. 0 Avoiding hard accekrations. a Avoiding steep uphill grades.

If the L,ightIs On Steady

Y~u'may able to correct the erni.ssion system be malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the.fuel cap, making sure to' fully install the :cap. The diagmstic. system.c.andetermine ifthe fuel ciap has been left off or improperly installed. A&ose ar

The oil pressure gage shows the -engine oil pressure in psi (poutlds pet square inch) when theen@ne is running.

CAUTION

Don't Keep driving if the oil pressure is.Iow.'If yowdo, yourengine can become sa,hot that it catc-hesfire.-Youor others couldbe burmd. Che-ckyour oil a soon as possible and have your s vehicle serviced.
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Damage to your engine from neglected oil not probkms.can be- costly and is. covered by' your warranty.

Shift Light
You have the SHIFT light if you have a manual transmission. This light comes-on very briefly as a bulb checkwh-enyou start the engine. Shiftingwhen the indicator light is will on help you get the best fuel economy. See Shift Light in the Index.

Check Gages Light.

The CHECK GAGES light will come on briefly when y9u are starting theengine.

SHIFT

CHECK GAGES

Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light

This light is the ,on instrument panel.It goes on whenever the D I U are on, the ignition is on, the headlamp switchis off and the parkingbrakeis released.

I the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, f check your coolant temperatureand engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in thewarning zones.

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When the ignition is on, the fuel gage-tellsyou about how ,much fuel you have remaining.

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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

In this section, youll find out to operate thecomfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle; Be how
sure to read aboutthe particular systemssupplied with your vehicle. 3-2 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-5 3 -6 3 -6 3-6
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Comfort Controls Standard Climate Control System Optional Climate Control Syste-m Air Conditioning (Option) Heating Ventilation System Defogging andDefro.sting Audio Systems Setting the Clock Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc-Player and Automatic Tone Control AM-FMStereo

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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped) AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape PlayeTand Equalizer (If Equipped) AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Playerand Automatic Tone Control (if Equipped) Theft-Deterrent Feature Understanding Radio Reception Tips About Your Audio System Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Care of Your Compact Discs Fixed Mast Antenna

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Cumfort Controls
With these systems, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehis1.e;

Tempe. lure
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Knob

Standa.rdClimate Control System

The: upper h o b regulates the temperature .af the air c:omi.n-g through the system. Turn the knob clockwise for warmer air. Turn the knob countellclockwi,se-.%or cooler air.

Mode Knob
The lower knob allows you air delivery.
to

c.11oose the direction of

OFF: This setting. turns-off all heating functions. Some outside air will still come out of the heater outlet wlrenever the: vehicleis moving forward.

/J VENT: This setting directs airflow thmogh the

ins-trumentp.anel outlets.

Fan Control
The.switch withdx fan synib-01changes the'-fan speed. To increasethe $an -speed,, move the switch upward t6wa.$d HI. decrease the fan spe-ecl,move-theswitch. To downward toward LO,

BI-LEVEL: This setti'ng directs air through the heater floor outlets and the-instrument palxel outkts. HEATER.: This setting directs warm.ed air through the h-eaterfloor outlets and windshield defmstef outlets.

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w. BLEND: Airflow + is divided equally between the '

outlets. he.ater floor autiet and the-windshield. defro~skr

DEFROST This setting directs mbsf air thraugh the windshield defroster ootlits. and sixhe through the heater outlets.

Optional Climate Control System

Mode. Knob
The lower knob allows you to choose the direction of aif delively. OFF: This setting turns the system off. Some outside air will still enter the vehicle whenever the vehicle i.s tnsving foxward. MAX.A/C: This setting pr0vi.de.smaximum coo,l.ing with the 1east:amount of wor,k. MAX A/C recircalates m.uch of the air-insideyour vehicle so it c001.s quickly. A/%: This setting cools the air erite-kngyour vehicle and directs it through th,e instrument pxnel outlets.
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BI-LEVEL A K : Air is delivered thTough the heater iloor outlets 8s well as the instmnent panel outlets.
This setting directs airflow thr-oughthe instrument panel outlets. The air conditioning compresso~ not working when VENT is selected. is

3. .VENT: /I .
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The switch with the:fan symbol changes the fan speed.

To.increasethe f a speed, rnove.the s-witch upwatd towai-d HI. To -de.g-e.ase fan speed, move the. swi.tch the downward toward Lo.
Temperature K m b
The uppe-rkn0.b regulates the .temperature of the air corning thfuugh'the system. Turn the knob clchAwisc far warmer air. Turn the knab counterclockwise for cbolet air.

HEATER: This s-ettingdirects warmed air th,rough the heater floor outlets an-dwinds-hield defroster outlets.

+ is divided -equalfybetweenthe BLEND: Airflow '

heater floor outlet and the windshield defroster outlets.

%?DEFROST This setti-ng direct,s O S air.through ~ C

th,e windshield-defroster ou-tkts Some thmugh the .and heater owlets.

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Heating
The heater -worksbest i f ' p u keep; you^ windows ck whi1.e using it.. On cold days, us.e HEATER with the temperature knob-turnedclockwise. BLEND iS .useful in cool weather when you have fog or ice on the wind-shieldor side windows.
If yoLuse the-optional engirie coolant'heater before starting your engine, your heating system will produce warmer air fasier to heat the,pa,ssenger compartmgent in cold.weather, 'S-ee"Engine Coolmt'Heater'' in the' Index,

Ventilation System
For mild outsid&:V3npaature:s when little heating or c-oolingis needed, me VENT to:direct au.tsi.de.sir through your vehic1.e. Airflow is tllrough the'ihnstrumalt panel outlets. Your vehicle's ventilation gystem suppliesoutside air to the inside of your vehick w k i n it i s moving,. When the .vehicle is not rn0vin.g you can-getoutside ~r to ilow -through by selecting any mode and an.y fan ,sp.ee.d.

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Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction (such as 1eave.s).The heater and defroster will work-farbetter, reducing the chance of fogging the inside- your windows. of
an control to HI for a few moments. before drivingoff. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture, and re-duces thechance of fogging .the inside of your windows. Keep the air path under the front se.ats clear of objects. This he1p.s air to-circulate throughout your vehicle.

a When you enter a vehicle in cold:weather, move the

Defogging and-Defrosting
You can mote the,outkts to direct the. flow of air; Gr cl.os;ethe out1et.s altogether. When you Close an outlet, it. will increase the flow of air coming out p;.f any outl.ets that are open.
On cool, Ilumid days, use BLEND to keep me windshield and side windows clear.

Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly .in extreme humid or .cold conditions. Turn the temperature knob clockwise ,and move the fan control toward H I ,

Your Delco@audio system has -beendesigned to operate easily afid give years df 1iste.hg pleasure. You will.,get the mast enjoyment out of it if yuu acquaint yourxelf with It first. Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate-all its coatr.ols, to be swe you're getting the most 0-ut of the advanced erigineerhg that went into it.

Setting the Clock

Press SET. Within five seconds, press and hold SEEK uri-ti1the correct minute appears on the. display.Press and hoId SCAN -untilthe ccmect hour appears on the di,splay. Playing the .Radio.

Press and,hold HR until the correct hour appears .on the display. Press and hold.MIN until the correct minute appears on the display. To display the clock with the ignition off, pres-sRECALL and .the time will be displayed for -aew seconds, There isa n initial two-sec-ond delay before-theclo.ckgoes into the
time-set mode.

PWR-VOL: This knob turns :the system .and.off -and on controls the volume. To increase. volulme, turn h o b the clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. RECALL: Display the time. with the ignition off by plxessing this knob. 'When the radio is .playing, press this knob to r e d 1 the station frequency.

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Finding a Station

AM-FM: Press the lowerknob to switch between,AM

and F M . The display shows your selection.

In additionto the-four stations already set, up to three more stations may be preset on eachband by pressing. two adjoining buttons at the same time. Just:

TUNE: Turn the lower knob tune in radio stations. to

1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press S-ET.(SET will appear on the display.)
3. Press two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time, within five seconds. Whenever you press thesame two buttons, the station you set will return.
4. Repeat the steps for each pair of pushbuttons.

SEEK: Press this button go to the next higher station to

land stop.
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'SCAN: Press this button to listen to. each station for a go few seconds. The fadio will to the next station, stop for a few seconds, then go to the next station. SCAN will appearon the display. Press SCAN again to stop scanning.
PUS.HBUTTONS:The fournumbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 14 stations (seven A M and seven FM). Fist:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press AM-FILI to select the band.

Setting theTone
BASS: Slide this lever up- ordown to increaseor decrease bass.

TREBLE: Slide this lever up or down to .increase or decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble.
Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between.the speakers.
FADE: Turn the control behind. the lowex knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers.

3. Tune in the desired station.

4. Press SET. (SET will appear on the display.)

5. Press one of the four pushbuttons, within five seconds. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return.

6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

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Finding a Station

.AM-FM: Press the lower knob to switch betwe-enAM and FM. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations, SEEK: Press this button togo to the next higher station
and stay there.

SCAN: Press this button to listen to each station for a few seconds, The radio will go to the next station, stop for a few seconds, then go to the ne.xt station. SCAN will appear on the display. Press SCAN again to stop scanning. Playing the Radio PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered p-ushbuttons let you return to your favorite.stations. You can set up to 14 stations (seven AM and seven FM). Just: 1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press AM-FM to select the band.

PWR-VOL: This knob turns the system on and off and

controls- thevolume, To increase volume, turn the knob. clockwise. Turn it countetclsckwise to. decrease vol~me-.

RCL: Display the time with the ignition off by pressing thi-sknob. When the radio is playing,.press this knob to recall the station freq,uency.

3. Tune in the desired slation,

4. Press SET. (SET will appear on the display.)

5. Press one of the four pushbuttons, within five seconds. Whenever you press that numbered button, the stalion you set will return.

6. Repeat the steps for each pushbu.tton.

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Playing a Cassette Tape

Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are

1. Tune in the desired st.ation.

2. Press SET. (SET will .appear on the display.)

:3. Pres-stwo ackjoini~ngpuslibuttixis at.tksame-time, within five .s&mds. Whenever you press the s-arne two butto.ns, the s t a t i m yau set will return.

30. to 45 minutes tong 0.n each si-&- Tapes longer than that are-so thin they may not work well in this player. Once the tape, is. playing, use the PWR-VOL, BAL Qnd FADE knobs just as yob do for the radioiA lighted arrow will-bedisplayed to show tape playdirec.ti;on.

FORWARD:Press the arrow button in the direcrian that

the lighted arrow points to advancequi.c-klyt o another part of the tape. Press STOP-EECT lightly to-stop forwarding and play the tape.

4: Repeat the s~~eps each.pair of pushhttons. fox

Sktting ths Tone

BASS.: $lid.e this lexr u p r .down to,-increaseor

decrease bass.

TREBLE: Slide this lever up,or down to-increase or decrease .treble. If a stati0.n is we.& or noisy, y.ou:may want to decrease the treble.

REVERSE: Press the arrow button in the cppo.site direction that the lighted arrow points to reverse qGckly to another part of the tape. Press STOP-EJECT lightly to stop revefsing:andplay the tape. PROG: PESS.this knob to-gofrom:m e si-deof the tape
to the other.

STOP-EJECT Press this button eo re.rnove the tape or -stop'phying the. tape ijn .ordet to play'the radio. Lf you 1e;avea cassette tape in the player while :listeningto the, radio, it may :bec:omew@m.
FADE: Turn the control behind.the knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers. The .middle position balances the souhd between the speakers.
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer (fEquipped) I

AM-ST Press this button to tune an AM station that ..broadcastsin ste.reo. Your STEREO. light wiIl come on when youre receiving AM stereo. If you press AM-ST and there-is no more noise, it meansthe station is weaki Youll hear the st.at.ianbewr if YOU do not use AM-ST. Press the button again to turn off stereo.
~Firrding Station a AM-FM: Press the lower knob to switch between AM and FM. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Turn the lower knob to tune in .radio stations.

$EEK: Press this button to go to the ne-xthigher station c,

and stay there.

.Playingthe-Radio PWR-VOL: This knob turns the system on and oftand

c,ontrols the vnl.ume. To increase volume, turn the knob el.ockwise.Turnit counterdo-ckwiseto decrease v~olurne.

SCAN: Pr.ess thisbutton to listen to each station fgr a few seconds. The radio will go to the next statiofl,stop for a few seconds, then go to the next station. SCAN will appear-on the display. Press SCAN again to .stop scanning.

RCL: Disp1.a~ time with the ignitionoff by presshg the .this kxiob. When the r.adio is playing, press this kn0.b to recall station frequency.

2. pres.^ AM-FM..to select the bana.

-3. 'Tune in the desired station.

4, Pres-sSET. (SET will appear on the display,)

BAL: Tnrfi. the.cmtrol b-ehiadthe qp.er knob to move .the sound to the- Ieft mright s.pe&ers. The middIe positian balances the -soundL between the speakem

FADE::Turn the control. behind the ?.Qwerknob to movethe stjund to the froat or r e g speakers. The,middleposition balances the .sound between the speakers.

Cr02: This buttbn lets-you ser me system for the type or casse.tte being used- :If you, we using chrome o metal w tapes, p r e s the button in.

PROG: Press this knob to go fi-om one side of the tape to the other.

STOP-EJECE Press this button-toremove the tape-aii stop playing, the tape in order t0 play the raaio. If you leave a cassette tape in the player while listening to {he
fadio, it may become warm.

Your Delco system ma,y be able toxeceive C-QUAhd@ stereo broadcasts.. Many AM statiomaround the country use C-QUAM to produce stereo althaugh some do not. C-QUAM is a re-gistered trademark of'.Motmo,la, h c . If your Del.co system can get C-QUAM Sign.als, your STEREO light will come on when you a e receiving stere:o.

SEARCH: .Pressthis;b.utton--to the recessed position..

Press the-lightedarrow to skip tQthe-next..selection. Pres the opposite direction . ~ Q W knot: lighted to replay that the cun-ent'selection QY skip to the pTevious seIectim.

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and-wind.noiseas you drive. Set the volume x t h e desired Ievel. Move the control ring behind the upper knob clockwise to adjust the SCV. Then; as you drive, SCV automatically increases the volume, as necessary, to overcomenoise at any particular speed. The volume level .should always sound the same to you as YOU.drive. If you don't want to w e SCV, turn. thecontrol all the way down. Each detent on the co.nt1-olring allows for mo.re volume compensatio.n at -afastm-ate of speed.

Finding a Station

Haying.the Radio PWR-VOL: Press: this k m b to turn the system on an-d off. To increase vohlme, turn the knob clockwise, Turn it: countercIockwise to decrease volume. The knob is capable of rotating continuously.

AM-FM: Press this button to swi.tch betweenAM, FMl and FM2. The display will show YOLII' selection. TUNE.: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to cho-ose radio.stations. Push the knob- back into its stored position when you're not using it.. SEEK: Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher srdtion and the left mow to tune to the next lower station
and stay there. The sound wfl1 mute while seeking.

RECALL.: Display the time with the ignition off by pressing thi-sbutton. When the radio is playing, press this button to recall the station frequ.ency.

SCV: Your system has a feature called Speed-Compensated-Volumc(SCV). With SCV, your au.cli.0system adjusts automat-icallyt:, make u ~ , froad ~ r

SCAN: P r e s and hold; SEEK for two seconds until S,CANappears on the display. SCAN allows you to Iisten to stations for a few seconds. The receiver will continue to scan -andlmmentarily stop at each station until you press the button again. The sound will mute while. scanning.

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PUSHBUTTOJW The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to:,yourfavorite s-tations.You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Just: 1. Torn .the radio on.

4. Pre-ssAUTO TONE t9 Select the Setting you prefer.

-5. Press and hold a i e of the four puhbutto-ns. Thesouad will m-ute.When it returns, release the button. Wl1e.neveryou p3.as.sthat numbered button, the station you set will.Teturn -andthe tone you select-ed will be XatomaticaUy selected for that buttan. 6. Kepedt the steps for. each pushbuttun.

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BASS: Press lightly on this knob tu release it from its the stored positi.on. TLI~II knob clockwise to increase bass and counterclockwise, to decrease bass. When the BASS colitrol is rotakd, the AUTO TONE setting will
chmge to MAN.

BAL.: Press-lightly or-thisk-nohto release-it from its stored position. 'Turn the control clodwise to adjust sound to the right speakers and counteTc1o;ckwise.to .adjust sound to the left speakers. The middle position
balances the sound between the speakers.

"TREB:Press lightly on this knob to release it from its

stored position. Turn the knob clockwise to increase treble and counterclockwise to decrease treble. Whe.n the TREB con.h-oJ.is rotated, thc AUTO TONE.setting will change.to MAN. If a station is weak -or noisy, you may want to decrease the tteble. Push t h a e knobs back into their stored positi.ons when you'r-e not using t h a n .

FADE: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position. Turn the control clockwise to adjust the s.ound to thefront and counterclockwise for the. rear speakers. The middle .position.balancasthe sound .between the: speakers.
Push these knobs hack into their stored positims when. you're not using them.

AUTO TONE: Press this button to select among the five preset.-equalization s-ettings tailor .the sound to and the music or voice being heard. Ehch time you press th-e button, the selection will switch to one of the preset settings of CLASSIC-,NEWS, ROCK, POP or JAZZ. The display will shy.w which made the receiver is.in. To
return to-the~ ~ a n umode, press and release this buttqn al until. MAN appears 01.1 the. d:kplay. This wilI return the t0n.e adjnstment tQ the BASS and TREB-controls. If a BASS or TREB contfol is rotated, the AUTO TONE settingwill change to MAN.

FIay,inga.Compact .Disc
PWR: Press this:knob. to turn the system on. (Please ndte that you can also turn the system on when you insert a compact disc into the player with theignition on.)
Insert a disc partway info the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. Wait a few seconds-and the-disc. should plzy. CDand a CD symbol wiill also appear on the display. Anytime you are playing-aCD, the letters CD will be next to the CD symbod.

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THEFTLOCK is designed to distlourage theft -of.yo-ur radio.. It works by wing a secret cod9.to disable all m&o functions whenever batrery power is-removed.
The .THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used..or igrrared. If igriofed,.the system plays.normally -and~e :radio is not p t e c t e d by'the featufe, If THEFTLO'CM is activated, your radio will no.t operate if-stolen. When THEFTLOCK-is 8c.tivated;the-radio will display L0.C to in.&cate a 1ocked:conditiananytime battery power is re;lnoved. If YOU^ battery loses powerfor any rewon, you must unlock the radio with the seem code before it will op-erare.

The instructions which follow ,explain how to enter. your secfe't code to activate the THEFTLOCK system. It is recommended that.you read through all niad s,teps befure starting the procedure.

1. Write down any three or our-digit:numbex from 000 to 199.9 and Beep it i.n a safe pla-ce separtite from

IJn1ockin.g,theThefWeterrent Feature After a Power LOSS

the vehicle.
2. Turn the ignitbn t.0 ACCESSORY .orRUN.

Enter -yoursecret c.ode a fsllows-;pause,n.0.more. than s 1.5-secbndsbetween steps:

1. LQC appears wheri the igni-ticmi s OD.

3.. Turn the iradio off. 4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons .together.Hold them down until --- shdws on the display. Next you will use the: semet code number which you h-me.written d.own. 5 . Press MN &ad006'will ,appear on the Bisplay. 6. Pres:$MN again to - m k ethe last two di.gitsagree
wi.th your code.

2. Press MN and 000.will appear oh the display.

3. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your .code.
4. Press-HR to make the first one or-tvmdigits agree with your code. 5. Press AM-FM after you h m e c0nfirrne.d .that the, code matches the secret code you hav&written dawn. The display will show SEC, indi-ca-tin,g.theradio is now Qperableand se;cure.

7 . Press HR to make the first one or two digits agre:e with your c.ode.
8. Pres;s AM-FM after you have confirmed that the code matches- sixrat code.you Rave-written down. the The ,display.willshow REIp to 1e.t youknow that ypu .need to repeat Steeps-5 through 7 to confirm your secretwde.

If you enter the wrong code.eight times; INOP will

appear on the.display. You will have-to wait an hour with th-e ignitionon before ya.u can rry agah. When.you try-again';you will only have-three chances tc, enter the. &-rect c.ode.before INC)P-appemsi-

Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feat-ure

Enter yoor secret-codeas follows; pause no mor'e than 15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN. 2. Turn the. radio off. 3. Piess the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them aown the .until SEC shows--ox~ display. 4. Press MNand 000 will appear cm the display. 5. PPess MNagain tu make the last two digits agree
with your Code.

To:unlock a secured radio, see "Unlrxking the Theft-Det-errentFeature After a Power Loss" earlier i.n this section.

ff" Stereo
FM.ste.ere.0will give.you the best sound. B.ut FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16.to 65 km). Tall buildings or:hills can inte?fere with FM signals, causing. the sound to:dome and.go.
AM

6. Press I3.R to make the irst one or two di@ zgree

with;yGur codei

7. Press AM-FM af1e.r yau have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down. The display will show indicating that the radio is no longer secured.
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The range for most AM stations i s greater than fm FM, especially at n.ight.The longer rangc, however, can c&e stxioris to intwfeit-witheach other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and pawer lines. Try reducing the treble-@reduce this noise-if you ever get it.

If the wde..entered is .incorre.ct,SEC will appear on the display. The rad.io will remain secured until the correct code is entered. -Whenbattery power is removed and later app1ie:d to a J secure.d radio, the radia won't. turn sind LOC will appearon the-display.

Tips About Your Au,dio System

Hearing -damagefrom loud noise is almos1 undet.ectabk until it is too late, Your hearing.can .adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal c8n be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take. precautions by adjusting-thevolume cuntrol, on your radio to a safe sound lwei before your hearing adapts to it.

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e of Your Cassette Tape-Player

NOTXCE:
Before you add.any sound equipment.to your vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio =- be sure you can add what you want. If you can, its very important to do it pruperly.-Added sound :equipmentmay interferewith the operation of .your ve.hicles engine,Delco; radio or other system-s,and -even damage them.Your vehicles systems may inteifere Mth the opemtion of sound e q ~ p n e n that has t heen added improperly. So, befamadding sound equipment, check with yo.ur dealer and be sure to check.Federal rulescoxering mobile .radib and telephone units.

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Section 4 Your Driving.and the-Road

Were-. youll find information ,ab.autdriving on different kinds o.frodds and in varyir@ weatkr-ercoiiditians.Weve ako inc1ude.dmany other useful tips ;on driving.

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Defmsive.Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off-Road Recovery Passing Loss. of Control Driving Guidelines Diiving at-Night Driving in Rain .and on Wet Roads City Driving Freeway Driving

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B-ef6x.eLeaving-on a Long Trip Hi,ghway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Wint-eterDriviQg Recreaii-ana;lVehide Tbwing (Four-Wheel.Drive with: Manual Shift Transfer Ca$eOnly) Recreational Vehicle Towitlg (Except Four-wheel Drive with the Manud SMt Transfe-rCa,se) Loading Your Vehic1.e Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab Towing a Trailer

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Defensive Driving
The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up.. (See Safety Belts in the Index.)

Defensive driving- really me.ans be ready or anything. On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means alw.ays expect the unexpected. Assume that pedestriansor o,ther driversare going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipatewhat .they might do. Be ready for their mistakes. Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable ofaccidents. Yet they,are common. Allow enough following distance. Its the bestdefensive driving maneuver, in both city and-ruraldriving. You never know when the vehiclein front of you. is going to brake .or turn suddenly.

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Drunken Driving
Death and injury asscxiated withdrinking md driving is a nati0n.a.l.tragedy. 11's the. riumber one c6ntjribLttor tQ the h.ighway de.athtoll, claiming thomands victims of .every year.

m Muscular Coordination

Judgment

The BLo.o,dAlcohc\l Cowentratiorr (BAC) of someone who is drinking depends upon four things: The'amount of alcohol .consume,d The.drinker's-body weight
The-:mountof fo:od that is con~urnedlhefo.re a 1 -drinking durin-g The length of time it has taken the drinber'to consumE thealcohol. Ac.cording tq the,AniGrican Medical. As:Sso.c.iati~n, a 18U-lb. (-8.2 person wha drinks three. 12-ounce kg) (3.55 ml) bottles,uf.beer in an -hour will, up with.-& end BAC :of ab0u.t 0.06 perc.ent.-The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three &ounce (~120 glasses rnl) of wine or three mixed drinks if :ex& 1- 1/2 ~unces (45 ml) -.of.& liquor like.whiskey, .gin a~vodka
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Since alcohol is carried in body water, this rneansIthat a woman gerieitally will reach a higher BAC level t l i a a man of her s:ame body weight when each has the.sa-me -numberof drinks.

The law in many U.S. states sets the legal lim.it at P BAC of 0,l-0percent. In a growing number af U S . stsltes, and throughout Canada, the limit is 0.08 percent. In surne other countries, if's even lower. The BAC limit for?all commercial drivers in the United-States is 0.04 percent.
The BAC will be over 0.1'0 percent after three to six .drinks (in one hour). Of co.urse, as w e k seen, it depe.ndson haw muGh alcoho1.k in the &irk,.ana-how quickly the persondrinks hem.

It%the-amount of alcohol that counts For.example, if the same person drank three double martiriis (3- ouncesor 90 ml of liquor-each) within an hour, the person's BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking-will have a somewhat lower BAC level. There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men.

But the ability to drive i s affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving, skills of many peep-le are impaired at a BAC .approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are wo1s.e a f night. All: 'drivers are impaired at BAC-levels above 0.05 percent. Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0.05 ',percent or above. A driver with.a'BAC level of :0.06percent- hasdoubledhis or her chance of haying- a cdolli&on. At a.BAC level of 0...10percent?the chance of this drives having a collision is 12 times greater; at a level of 0. I5 percent, the chance is 25 times greater!

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The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amouht of coffee or number of cold ,showers willspeed that up. Ill be. careflul isnt the to Tight answer. What if $heres an emergency,-.a-n.eed $&e -sudden action, as when .a.child darts into..the =strG,e.t? : p-~rsori A with even,a .mderateB.AC mi,ght notbe able :Xo react quickly e ~ ~ a u g havoid the collision. to

Theres something-else ab.0u.t drinking ,and driving that mmy people dont know. MediGal reseaPchshowsthat l%ak-cihol pefsuns system:can make .crashinjuries in:a worse, especi-allyinjuries to the brain, spinal e-mdor he-art.This mearis that when anyone who has been drinking --- driver or passenger -- is-ill a ci-ash, that persons. ch:ance: being lulled or permanently di:sabled of is.hi@her tk if the ,person had-mtbeen drinking.
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Drinking and then drivingi . s very dangerous., Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness and j-udg:me.nt be affected evena sman amount can by of alcohol. You can have a.serious or even fatal --- collision if you drive after drinkhg. Please dont-drinkm d drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking.Ride home in a cab; or ifyoure witha group, designates driver who d l not drink.

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You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. Al three systems have to do their work l at the places where the tires meet the-road.

Braking action involvesperception time and reaction time First, you have to decide to push ob the brake pedal. Thats perception time.Then you.have tobring up your foot and do it. Thats reaction time. Average reaction time is -about 3/4 of a second. But thats only an average. It might .be less with m e driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. Age.,physical condition, alertness, co.ordinati.on and eyesight all play a part.So do aIcohol, drugs and frustration. But even in 314 of a second, a vehicle m htravels 66 feet (20 m). moving at 60 mph (100 k / ) That could be a lot of distance in an emergency, so keeping -enoughspace between your vehicle and others is important, And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road (whether its pavement or gravel); the condition of the road (wet, dry, icy); tire tread; the condition of your brakes; the weight of the vehicle and the amount .of brake force applied.

Sometimes, as when youre driving on snow or ice, its easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. That means you can lase c.ontrol of your vehicle.

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Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Your vehicle has anti-lock bmk& (ABS). ABS is an advanced .electronic braking systeni that will help prevent a braking skid.
When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your-anti-lok brake system will check.itself. Yau may w-filethis test hear a rnsrnentary motor or clicking-noise, is going on. This is normal.

If your-engine ever s t q s while youse driving, brake normally but do;n:tpul~ip your brakes. Ifyou do, th-e ,p%ed-al get hard-er-to may puGh .down. If -your.engi-ne stops,you will-s~tal have some power assist. B:ut you will a-seit when you brake; Once the power.asskt is used up, it may take long-erto stop afid thelljrake pedal will .harder to zrush.
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ANTI - LOCK

If theres a problem with the. anti-lock brake system, -this wari&g.Iight will stay an. See. Anti-Lo& Brake System Warning Light in th.e Index.

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The anti-lock system em change the brake p~essure faster

than any driver could. ?%ecomputer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road tronditions.

Heres how anti-lock works. Lets. say the road is wet. Youre driving safely; Suddenly-ananimal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes, Heres what happens with ABS.

You cansteer around the obstacle while braking hard.

As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates-on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.

A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels.

Remember: Anti-lock dsesnt change -timey.ou :need tbc:to get yo.ur f o ~up t .the brake ped,ai or always decrease t o to stopping diskan&. If.you get-to6cl~,se thcvehicle in front of YOU; you wont have time to apply your brzikes If.th:atvehicle suddelily .slows or siop-s.Always i-eave e.nough mom up ahead to si.op, even though you have anti-lockrbpkes.
U.s,ing.Anti.-LthA
Dont pump thebisakes. Just hdd the brake pedzldown and let anti-lock wark..foxyou. You mayfeel the brake.$ vibrate.,or you-may notice som-enoise, but this is::normal. Ofi vehicles Mth-four-wheel drive, your ;anti-lockbrakes work at all times--- whether ,you are in two-wheel driveor fuur-wheel:&.ive.

Steering Tips
Its important to take c.urv.es at a reasonable sp-eed.

A lot of the drivet lost ci3ntmlaccidentsmeritionedl ~ the slews happen on curves. Here-sw h y

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Braking in Emergencies,
With m-ti-lock,you can steer and brake at thc same .time-. many emergencies., st.eeringcan kip, you more In than even the very $est braking.

Power Steering
If you lose p ~ w e steeringatssist because the e.ngine r stop;s or the system is not fiw.dt?orriag,y o u can ste.er .but i t will take much more effort.

What shoula-youdo if this ever nappens? E,as,eup on the .acceIerator.pedd,steer the vehicle .the way y ~ uwant it . to go, .md:&xv down.

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Off-Road Recovery
You m y find soriletime that your right wheels have a

dropped off the.edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. y~ire

An eri~rgency this requires t10 ,attintion .arid a like quick decision. 1fy.0~1 holding the steering wheel at are. you can the rec,omme,nded-9and 3 oelock-..positims, turn it a full 180 de,grees.very quickly without removing eith.er hand. But you have t o m t h s t , ste,erquickly, and. j u s t as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object..
The fact that such emergency situations ..mealways possible is a-goD.dreason to pmctice. defensive driving at all times and wexr safety b.elts properly.

T the level of .the shoulder is only slightly below the f pavemefit, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off tlie
accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way7steer so. that your-vehiclestraddies the edge of the pavement. Youcm turn the st.eering wheelup taone-quarter turn until the right front tirecontacts -thepavement edge. Then turn your steering wheel togo straight dawn the roadway,

Pas.sin.g
The fiver.of-avehicle-aboutto pass another on a two-lane highway wahs for just the-fiightmoment, acceIerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, thmgaes back inta the right-laneagain. A simple mamuver?
Not necessaiIy! Passiixg amther vehicle on a twa-law highway is a potentixlly dangerous rno.ve, since the p&sing;vkhicle occupl& .the same lane as oncoming traffic fbr several secands. A miscalculation, an error in judgment, or zbriefsurrend.ato frustration or anger cas suddenly put the pas-singdriver face faice with the to worst of all triffic -accidefiTs-- the head-on c.o:Uision.

Do not ge.t too c-lose tothe vehicle you-wantto pass while youre: awai,ting.an opportunity. For ode thing; following t0.0 closely redu.c:esyour area of vision, espec:ially if youre fo1lo.win.ga largervehicle. Also, ydu wont have. adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly.Slciws or stops. Keep back 8 reasondble .distance;

Zio~here some .tipfur-passing: ,me %>siveahead. Look down the mad, to the sides and to crossroad8 far situations ,that might affee.tyour passing pattans. E you have any doubt whatsoever about -making a.successfu1p-ass,wait for a better .ti.me.

Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and. start your left lane change signal before-moving out of the right.laneto pass. When you are farenough ahead of the passe.d vehicle to seeits front in your inside - 1 0, activate your right lane change sigmd and-move back the.ri,ght lane. (Remember that into your-rightoutside ,mirror isconvex. The vehicle you juslpassed may seem to be farther away from y6u than it really is.)

Lets review what driving expmts s-ayabout what happens when the thre.econ.trol systems- (brakes., steering, and,acceleration) dont have enough friction where the tifes meetthe road to do what the drivt?r has asked..
In any emergency, dont give u p Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route-ora e a of less danger.

Tfy not co p.ass mufe ,than one vehicle ,at a time on two-laneroads. Reconsider before passing the next vehicle.
D.on:t overtake-.aslowly moving vehi-detoo rapidly. Even though the brake -1amp.sare not flashing, it m.a.y be slowing down or starting to, turn.
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In a.skid, a driver cn lose control of .the vehicle, Defensive

most skids by taking reasonable caresuited t9 drivers .avoid existing conditiolrs, and by not overdriving those conditions.. But,&ids are always -pa.ssible.
The threetypcis of skids correspond to your vehicles three c0ntro1syst,erns.In.the.brakifig skid, y0.m whe.eIs arent rpl.ling. L the steering or-cornering skid, too n much speed or steering in curve causes tires: toslip and lase cornehg,foxce,.And.in the acceleration skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels-to spin.

If+youre being .passed, make it easy-for the

fallowing driver to get..ahead.of you. Perh,aps you can ease.& little to the right.

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A cornering skid and an acceleratioa skid .are best hand1e.d by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal.

Driving Guidelines.
Off-IC0a.dDriving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle..
This off-road guide is for vehicles that have .four-wheel drive.

Also, see Anti-Lock Brakes in the Index;

If your vehicle doesnt have :four-wheel drive, you shouldnt drive off-road unl.es.s-youre a letel, on solid surface.

Off-road driving can be great fun. But it does have some definite hazards. The greatest of these is the terrain itself, Off-roading means.youve left .the great North American road system behind. Traffic. lanes arerft marked. Curves aren.t.Ij;znked.There are no road -sigm. Surfaces can be slip-pery,rouqh, uphill or &~wnMl.In -short,youve gone.ri.ght ba to nature. off-road driving involves s o n i new skills. Aad tbat.swhy its very important thatyou read this guide. Youll find many driving tipsand suggestions. These will help make your off-rbad driving safer and more enjoyable.

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The, heaviest things s.hould be on the load floor and forward of your rear axle. Put h-avier items as far forwardas y o u ~ ~ m .
Be-sure-the-imd is secured properly, so driving on the off-road terrain doesnt toss things around.

Cargo on the loa-d.-floar .piled.higher than the seatbacks can be thrown ofward during a sudden stop. You or y0u.r passengers could be injured. Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks. Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about;when driving,over rough terrain. You or your passengerscan be struck-by flying objects.Secure the cargo properIy. Heavy laads on the roof raise the vehicles center of gravity, making it more likely to roll over,Yuu .can be seriously -orfatally injured if the vehicle rolls over. Put heavy loads iiisidethexargo .area, not on the roof. wward Keep cargo in the cargo ar and low as possible.

Youll find other important information in this manual. See Vehicle Lo-ading, Luggage C.arrier and Tires in the Index.

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Errvironmental Concerns
Of-road driving .can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises-enviranmental c:dricernS. GM recognizes these concerns and urges every off-roader to follow these-bask rules for protecting the environment:

Traveling,to Remote Areas

It-makes sense to: plan yow-.trip,cspechlly when-going toa remote area; Know-the terraiwand plan your~uute. You are much less likely to get bad surpris-es.Get accurate maps bf trails and terrain. Try to learn of my blocked or closed roads, Its a1s.o a good idea to travel withat 1eas.r:one o,rner vehicle. If something happens to one of thern,.iie-.ather can help quickly.

Does your vehide have a winch?.I-f sa, be sure to read the winch instructions. 1n.aremote area, a winch can be handy-if you get: stuck. But youll want to h o w how to use it pmperly.

Getting .Familiarwith Off-Road Driving

Its a good i.dea to practice in !an area thatssafe and .cI.~se?o home before you go info :the wilderness.. Off-road driving;.cloesrequire some new and-dlnffixent .driving.skills. Heres what-wemean.

Tune you^ senses t~ different kinds of-signals. Your eyes, for example, need to co.nstantly sweep the terrain for unexpected. obstacles. -Yuurears need to listen for unasual tire .or e:ngine sounds. With youwu-rns, hands, k t and body, youil need -to respoad to vibrations -and vehicle bounce.

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Scanning the Terrain

Off-road driving can take:you over many different kinds of tgrrain.. You need to be familiar with the terrain and:its many different f&tures. Here we some things
to can-sidei-.

you approach t h g s faster and you h.ave less time to scan the terrain f&-obstacles.
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you. h.aveTess time to react..

you have more vehicle bounce when you drive 0Ter:obst~eks.. ybull need.more distance for bfaking, esp-ecjally since youre OB an unpaved surface.

When youre driving off-road, bouncing and quick changesin direction can easily throw you out of position. This could c.ause you to lose control .and crash. So, whether youre driving .on or off the road, you a.nd your passengers-should wear safety belts.

Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead?

Does the travel take .you uphfil or downhill? (Theres more discussion of .these subjects latert)
Will you have :to stop suddenly or change directi-onquickly?

Whe.n y0.U drive over obstacles .or rough terrain, keep a. firm..gkill\.on the steering wheel; Ruts, troughs or ather -surfaacefeatu?es- jerk-thewheel out of your hands if %a~l youre not prepaced, .When YOU drive oTt.erhumps, rock.; .or other obstades, YOW wheels can leave the gr.ound. Ifthis happens, e-ven with.one or t w wheels, you c d t co.ntrol the vehicle as ~ well or-atall. Eecaus-e you will be on an un-paved surface, its. .espe&dly importmt to avoid :sudden acceleration, sudden:.tums of sudden.braking.

Driving. on Off-Road Hills _.

Off-road driving often-takes you up, d s w n . acr0s.s a ~~ hill, Driving safely on. hills requires good judgment and .an tl.nderstanding of what your vehicle can and cant-do. There are some h.ills that simply cadt .b&, driven, no mattee how well built,thevehicle.

I n a way, .off-.road driving requires a diffkrent.kind of :alertfie$sfmm driving on paved roads :and highw-ays. There are no road signs, pastdspeed limits or signal lights. -Youhave to.use your own good judgment abaut .what&-..safe what-isat. and
Drinkiagmd driving can be very dangerous on any i mad. Andthis.s-certainly trclcfor off-road driving. At thevery timeyou need special alertness and driving skills.,y-owr-x&kx&$-, pefcepions and judgmen-t can be affected by even a small amount of -alc30hol. .c:ould You have a serid;us--- 01even fatal -- ciccident if you drink and. drive wride with driver-who has.been drinking. See Drunk@n Driviy in the Index.
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Many hills are simply too steepfor,any vehicIe. If you drive up them, you will stall.If you drive down them, you cant control your speed. If you drive across .them, you will roll over. Youcould be seriously injuredor killed. If you have any doubt about the steepness, dont drive the hill.

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Appraa.chinga Mill

Whats beyond the hill? Is there a cliff, an embankment, a drop-off, a fence? Get out and walk the bill if ~ Q Udodt:bGw. Its the. sm,m way ..findout, .. .
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Is there a constant incline, or does the hill get sharply

steeper in places?

Is .the hill simply-too rough? Steep hills ofteahave ruts, gullies, troughs and.exposed rocks because they are more suscepti.ble to th.eeffects of erosion.

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Driving Uphill
.Onceyou decide .you can s:dely drive up the hill, you :needtu take some special steps.

Ease .up on your -:speedas-you approach .the top o f the hill.

A t t a c h flag to the vehicle-t ; ~ you mure vigible , tr, appmaching traffic on trails or hill-s.

Sound the horwas you approach the top ofthe -hill to let opposing traffic knqw yadre there.

Turning or driving across steep hills can be. dangerous. Yoa could losetraction, slide sideways, -.and possibly over. YOQcould be roll seriously injured orkilled. Whendriving up hills always try to go straight up.

Driving to the top (crest) of a hill at full ?peed can cause an accident. There could be a drop-off, embankment, clif,or even another vehicle. You could be seriously injured or killed. As you near the top of a hill, slow dawn stay alert. and

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What.shou1.dI do if my vehicle stalls, or is about to stall, and I cant make it up the hill?
do, and there are some things yo11must not do. First, heres what you slzould do:

A:- If this happens, .thexe are some things you should.

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Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it from rollin-gbackwards. Also,,qp:ly the parking brake.

2f your engine is still running, shift the transmission to REVERS-E(R), release the parking brake, arid slowly back down the hill in REVERSE (R).
If your enginehasstopped running, youll need to restart it. With the brake pedal depressed and the parking brake still applied, shift the transmission to PARK (P) (or, shift to NEUTRAL (N) if your vehi-clehas a manual h-ansmi.ssion)and restart the engine. Then, shift-toREVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and slowly back down the hill as straight as possible in REVERSE (R).

Insteixd, apply the regula- br.&e: to st-opthe vehicle. Then apply the p.aTki-ng:brake.Shift to REVERSE (R), release the parking -brake,and slowly back straight down. Never attempt to turn around if you are about to stall when going up a hill. If the hill is steep eno.ugh to. stall your vehicle; it:s steep enough to Game yon PO 1-011 over X you tuyn .aTaund.If-youc;ant. make it up the hill, you must back straight down the hill.

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Q.'
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S.uppose, after.stalling, I try to back down the hiIl and decide I just can't do it. What should I do?
Set the.parking brake, put your trammission in PAW (P) (or the manual transmission in FIRST (1))and turn-off the engine. Leave the help. Exit on the uphill vehicle and go get-.some side.md stay cl&xr of the path the vehicle would take if it rolled downhill. Do not shift.the transfer case to NEUTRAL (N) when you leave the vehicle. Leave it in some gear.

If you have- a manual transfer case shtft lever, shifting the transfercase to NEUTRAL (N) can cause your vehicle to roll. even the transmission if is m PARK (P) (or, if you have the manual transmission, evenif you're in gear). Thisis because the NEUTRAL (N) position on the transfer case overrides the transmission. I you f are going to leave your vehicle, set the parking brake and shift the transmission to-PARK (P) (or, put your manual transmission inFIRST (1)). But do not shift the transfer case to the NEUTRAL (N) position. Leavethe transfer case in the ZHI, 4HI DI" 4LO position.

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Driving Downhill
When off-roading takes mnsi.det a number of thi

Heavy braking when goj -u y-oufbrakest6 Vverheat and fade. This could cause loss of contra1 and a ,seriousaccident. -Applythe brakes lightly when descending a: hill and use a low gear to keep ve.hicle speed un.&r control.

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Q. Are there some things-Ishould notdo when

.drivingdowna hill?

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.Q: Am I likely to stall when going downhill? A: Its much more likely to happen ,going uphill. But if
it.happens going downhill, heres: what to do.
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Yes! These are important because if you ignore them you could lose control .and have a
serious accident,.

Stop your vehicle by applying the-regular brakes. Apply the parking brake.
Shift to PARK. (P) (.or to NEUTRAL (N) with the manual transmission) and, while still braking, restart . . the engine. S.hift back to a 1.0w gear, release the parking brake, and drive straight down.

When driving downhill, avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill. A .hill thats nut too steep to drive down may be too steep tQ drive acro:ss. You could roll over if you dont drive straight down. Never go down-hill with the transmission in: N E U T W (N),.or-with the clutch pedal dep&ssed in a .manuai~ shift. This is called free-wheeling. Your brakes will.have to do all the work and could overheat and. fade.

If the engine-wont start, get out and get. help.

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Driving Across an Incline

Sooner or later, an off-ro.ad:trail will probably go across the incline of a hill.. If this happens, you have to decide wheth.er to try to drive a-cross theincline. Here are some.
things to consider:
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For reasuns like these, yqu need to decide cwehlly whether tci try to drive across an incline. Just -becausethe trail goes across the incline.duesnr-meanyou have to r drive it. The l.ast vehicle to t y it might hi rolled over.

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Drivbg across an incline thats too stee.p will make-yourvehicle roll over.You could be seriously injuredor kilIed. If you have any doubt about the steepnessof the incline,. dont driveacross it. Find another route instead.

What if Im driving -across incline thats-not an too steep, but I hit some loose gravel and-startto slide downhi11. What should I do?
turn downhill. This should help straighten out .the. vehicle and prevent the side slipping. -HoW.ever, a much better way to prevent this is to getout and walk the course so you know what the surface is like.before you drive it.

.A: If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways,

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If your vehicle stalls when you're cmssing incline, be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll -over,you'll be right in .its path.
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If you have to walk down the slope, stay out of the path the vehicle-will take i it does roll over. f

Getting outon the downhill (low) side a vehicle of stopped across an incline is dangerous. If thevehicle rolls over, you could be crushed or killed. of Always get out on the uphill (high) side the vehicle and stay-well clearof the rollover path.

Driving in Mnd, Sand, Snow or Ice

When you dxive in mu.d, snow or sarsd, your wheels wont get good traction. You cant accelemte as quickly, turning i.s more dificult, and youll need longer braking distances.

Hard packed mow ;sad ice. oEer the wofWtiretractioa. On thes~e s-Urfac.e.s,its very easy to lase c.on!Td, On wet ice, for example, the traction i.s so paor that you will accelerating, And if you d:ogkt movi.ng, h,ave diffic-ulty poor sleeting and difficult braking-can cause you to slide out of control.

Its best .to use a low..gearwhen youre in mud -- the ,deeper the mud, the lower the gear: In really ,deep mud, $he idea is to keep your vehicle-moving s.0 you dont .!get stuck.
When you drive on sand, yo-ull sensg a change-in wheel traction, But S will &pmd upon how looseiypacked the t ,sandis. On loosely packed sand (as on.beaches or sand dunes) your tires will tend to sink into the sand. This has an effect on steering, accelefating and braking. You may ,w.antto reduce the air pressure in your tires slightly when driving on :sand.This.will improve traction,

Driving on frozen lakes, ponds rivers can be or dangerom. Undewater sprirmgs, currents under the the ice, or sudden thaws can weaken ice, Your vehicle could fall through the ice and you and your passengers could drown. Drive your vehicle on -safe-surfaces only.
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Driving in Water
Light rain causes no specialaff-road driving problems. But .ke.avy rain can .meanflash flooding, and flood waters demand extreme caution.

+Find- how deep the water is before you drive through out it. If its deep enough to cover your wheel hubs, axles or exhaust pipe, dont tryit -- you probably wont g-et
through. Also, water that deep can damage your axle and other vehicle parts. If the water isnt too deep, then drive through it slowly. At fast speeds, water splashes on your ignition system and your vehicle can st-dl.Stalling.can also occur if you get your tailpipe under water. And, as long as your tailpipe is ,under water,.youll never be able to start your engine. When you gp through water, remember that when your brakes get wet; it may take you longer to stop.

Driving through rushing water can dangerous. be sweep your vehicle downstream Deep water can If and youand your passengers could drown. its it only shallow water, can still wash away the ground from under your tires, and youcould lose traction androIl the vehicle over. Dont drive through rushing water.
See Driving Throagh Water in the Index f6TmGE infoination on driving through water,

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After Off-Road Driving

Remove .any brush. or debris th.at has collected an.theunderbQdy, chassis or under the hood. These accu.mulation-scan be a fire hazard.
After operation in mud or.sand, have the br&e liningscleaned -andchecked. These substances can cause glazing-and uneven braking,. C,heck tihe,body struc.ture, steerbig, su$pensioonjwheels, tires .-and exhaust system for damage, Also, check the file1 lines and cooling system for any leakage.

.Drivingat Night

Your vehicle will req.uire more frequent service due to aff-rrrad use.. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule fo,r additional infofmation.

Night driving is more dangerous th-anday driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaire-d by alcohol or drugs, with nieht vision broblems, or by fatigue.
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down on glare frqm headl@%qs,..but ,they:als,omake.-alot of things invi.slble.

D-rivingin Rain and on Wet Roa

Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet -road, you cant stop, accelerate or turn as well because your fire-to-road traction isnt as good. as on dry roads. Arid, if your tires dont-have much tread .left, you-11get even less traction. It-s alway,s wise to go :slower and.be. cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. Thesurface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving o,n drypavement.

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, pavernent.maskings, the edge sf the road and even people walking.
Its wise to ke,ep your wiping equipment-in gaodshape and keep your windshield washer tank-filled with washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on rhe windshieJd, or when strips of rubber start to sep-arate from The inserts..

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Wet brakes can cause accidents.They won't work as well i a quick stop and may cause pulling n tu one side. You could lose control the vehicle. of 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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Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through same car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But-if you can't, try to slow da.wn before you hit them.

Hydroplaning

Driving Through Deep Standing Watw

NOTICE:
If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing,water; water can come in through your engines air intake and badly damage your engine. Neverdriv.e through water thatis slightly lower than the underbody your vehicle.Ifyou of or cant avoid deep puddles standing water, drive through them veryslowly.
Hydroplaning usually happens .at higher s.peeds. There just isnt a hard and fast rule about hydroplanirgi The. best advice is to slow down whenit is raining.

Some 0the.r Rainy Weat

Besides s l o w i ~ ~ g down, allow some extra following distance. And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle,. Allow yourself more dear room ahead, and be prepared to have y ~ u view restricted r by mad spray. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See Tires in the Index.)

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C.ityDriving.

Here -are waysto increase y.ou safety in city driving.: .Know the best way to get to where you are. going, Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part .of the city just as you wo.uld for a cross-country trip.
m Try to use the freeways that-rimand.erisscr.oss mmst

large &tie-s.Youll save time -andenergy (See.the next part, Freeway Driving.)

Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic ligh.t-isthere because the corner is busy emugh to, need it. When a light turns gre,en,and just before you start to Iimve, check both ways for vehicle-s that have not cleared the intersection O may be running the r red li-ght.

Orkof the bigg.est problems with city streets is the :amount of traffic on them. Youll want to watch o.ut for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic -.signals.

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Freeway Driving

At the &irrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should.be.gin to check traffic. Try to determine where you exp.e.ctto blend with the flow. Try to merge iritd the gap at close to the prevailing sp%eed. Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the,traffic flow. Once you are on the freeway, adjust youspeed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it%$Qwqq Stav in the right lane uniess you wanttopass. Before changing lanes, check y0u.r mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Just before you leave the-lane; glance.quickly over your shoulder,to make-sure there-isnt another vehickin your blind spQt.

Mile fox mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of-allroads. But they have-their own special rules,. The most important advice on freeway-drivingis: Keep up with traffic and keep t the right. Drive at the sam-e o s-peed.most of the other -drivers are dri.ving; Too-fast gr too-dow driving.b r e k a smooth traffic flow. Treat .the left lane o n a fr-eewayas a passing lane.

Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable fdhwing distance. Expec-t tomove at night.
When you want to leave the:freeway, move tothe-proper lane well in advance. I you miss your exit, do not, f under any circumstances, stop and back up, D~.~~ on to

the next exit.

The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.

Highway Hypnosis
:,Is there actually such a condtion as highway hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep atthe wheel? .Callit highway hypnosis, lack of awareness; or whatevm.
There is something. about easy stretch of road with the an same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on th.eroad, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind :against .thevehcle that c a i ~ a k you sleepy. Dont letit happen ~ e .?toyou! If it does, your vehicle canleave the soad h.Eess tlzan a second, and you could crash and be injured. What can you do about h.ighway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can .happen. Then here a-e some tips:
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Hill and Mountain Roads-

Make sure.your vehicle:is well ventilated; with a comfortably cool interior.

Keep your eyes moving. Scan -the road ahead and t o the sides. Cheek y-ourmirrors and your imtruinents frequently.
If-you get sleepy, p.ull off-theroad into a rest, service or-par.king- area and a asp, get some exercise, or take both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency.

Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from drivjng .in flat or.ro1ling terrain.

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If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer-andmore enjoyable. (See "Off-Road Driving" in the Index for information ab.out driving
off-road.) Keep your vehicle in goodshape; Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These pqrts @a work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to 'know is this:let:your engine do.some of the slowing.down. Shift -toa lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill.

Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or WILII the ignition off is dangerous.Your brakes w have to i l do all the work of slowing down. Theycould get so hot that they wouldn't work wen. You would then have poor braking even none going or down a hill. You could crash. Always have youre n b e running and your vehiclei gear when you go downhill. n
Know how to go uphill. You may want to-shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission, andyou can climb the better. hill Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills-or mountains. Don't swing wide or cut across the center-of road, Drive at speeds that let the -youstay in your own lane.
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If you .don't shift down, yourbrakes could get so hot that,they wouldn't work well. You would then have po.orbraking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes .ona steep downhill slope.

As YOU go over the topof--a be alert. Therecould be hill, something in your lane, likea stalled car or an accident.

YQU may see highway signs an mountains that warn of special problems. Examples arelong grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. Be alert to these and take appropriate action.

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Winter Driving

Include an ice scraper, a small brush. or broom, n supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving. under severe conditions, include-a small of sand, a bag piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure these items inyour vehicle.

Driving on Snow or Ice

Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have goodtraction.
However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road,you can have a very slippery situation. Youll have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very careful.

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.

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Whatever:the G-ondition smooth ice, packe.d,blowing -or loose:snow -- drive with Cautibn. Accelerate gently. Trynot to break thefragile.traction. If you accelerate t6o fait, the dr5v-e whee1.s will spin-and polish the -surfaceunder the tires even more.. Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicles stability a when you,make- hard stop on a slippery road. Even tho.ugh you have an anti-lock brxking system, youll want to begin stopping sooner tha-nyou would on dry pavement. S,ee: Anti-Lo-ck in the Index.

Allow greater following distance :on any slippery road.

Watch for dipperyspots. The road might be fine until you hit a,spat.th&s covered.with ice. Qn an .otherwise clear road,: ice -patchesmay app-ear in shaded areas where thesun mnt reach/ arou-nd clump>sof.trees, :behind buikdings under bridges. Sometiines the:surface of a curve ar an overpa% may i remain icy when the surrounding raxds are clear. If you see a-patch &ice ahead of YOLI-, brake:before you axe on it, Try notto brake while you=re .actually on .the ice, .and avoid sadden st_e.Gring maneuvers.

Wh8ts:the worst time for this? Wet-.ice.Very cold snow or-ice-can be and hard to drive on. But wet slick ice c.m-be even m-ore. trouble be-cause -it .offer the may 1-eastiraction of all. You can get wet ice when its about fxce.zag C32F; 0C) .and fieeziag rain begins tQ fall. Try to avoid driving .on wet ice untG salt and sand crews can get there.

If You're Caught i.na Blizzard

Tie B red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you've been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. Ityou have' no blankets or extra .clothing, make .body insulators fmm newspapers, burlap bags, rags , floor mats. -- anything you can wrap around yourself :or tuck under your clothng to keep w m .

If you are stoppcd by heavy snow, you could be in :a serious situat-ion. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you h o w for sure th.atyou are near help and you can hike thr0u.g-hthe snow. Here.are.some things to-do.to: su-mrnohhelp and keep yourself and your passengers safk; .Turn on your hazaxl flashers.

You can ran the.engine tokeep.warm, b.ut be cmeful.

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Snow can trap exhaust gases under yo.ur vehicle. This.can cause deadly CO (carbon rncmoxide) gas to get: inside. could overcomeyou and kill CO you. 'Youcan't .seeit or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from aruund the.base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check around again from time to time-to be.sure snow doesn't col1ect:there. Open a window just a, little on the side of the vehicle that%away froin the wind. This will help keep CO out.

Run your engine o111y as long as you h~ust. This s&veSfu.eL When you run the engine,make it g . - alittle faster than just idle. That is, push. the,accelerator..slightIy. This uses less fuel far the heat that .you get and it keeps- the. battery charg.ed. You willl neecia well-charged battery 'to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later an with.your headamps.. Let the heatex run for a while.
Then,.shut the-engineoff and dose the window almost all the way to' p&erve the heat. Start the e.ngine again and repe.at.this only when you feel ceally qxkbmfortable from the cold. But. do it as little as possible, Preserve the fuel as-long-as you can. To help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle.and do some .faidy vlgorous -exercises every half how os so until help comes.

Recreational Vehicle Towing (Four-wheel Drive WithManual Shift Transfer Case Only)
1* Set the 1 'king brake: firmly.

5 . Release the parking brake only after the -vehicle, being towed is firmly attache-dto the tow vehicie.

6; Ins-ertthei-gnitiaa key into the ignitim switch md turn it one notch fixward of the LOCK position. This places the key in the OFF po'sitiofi; which 'ufilocks
the steering column while preventing battexy draia. Unlocking the steering column will allow for proper rnovemcnt of the:front w'beel.s/tirr;sduring towing.

2. Place an auromatic transmission in PARR (P) qr a -manualtransmis'siori in FIRST (1). 3. Firmly attach the vehicle .being towed to the 'to,w vehick. Do not tow the. v&icle by the rear bumper bar. Refer to the hitch manufactu.rer's instructions.
4. Place the manual shift transfer case-shift lever in 'NEUTRAL (N).

R-ecre.ationa1 Vehicle Towing (Except Four-Wheel Drive With Manual Shift Transfer Case)

Shifting the transfer case intoNEUTRAL (N. an cause your vehicle roll evenif the transmission to is in PARK (P), for an automatic transmission, or if your vehicle is in gear, for manual a transmissi6n. You or othets could be injured. Make sure the-parkingbrake is firmly .set befbre you shift the transfer case into NEUTRAL (N).

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Load& Your Vehicle

Weight .Rating (GAWR). To find Qutthe actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a we.igh station and weigh your-vehicle.Your dealer can help you with this. Be sure to spread out your load equally on bath sides of the centerline..

Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the i either the front or rear axle. GAWR h

And, if you do have a heavy load, you-sho,uldspfead. it out.

Similar appearing vehicles.may have. differeQtGVWRs and payloads. Please note the Certificatioflire. label sf your truck or consultyour dealer foradditional details.

The Certification/Tire.iabel found on the driver's door is edge, -abovethe door latch. The label shows the size of your original. tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the grassweight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the Gro-ssVehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, cargo aild trailer tongue weight, if pulling a-trailer. The C&tification/Tire.label also tells you the maximum weights for the frontand-re,araxl.es,called Grass Axle

In the.case of a gudden stop or collision, things carried inthe bed of your truck couldshift^ forward and come into the passenger area, injuring you and others. you put thingsin the bed of your truck, youshould rnake.su.rethey are properly secured.
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A CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum ront .or rear GAWR. Ifyou do, parts on your vehicle can
break, or it canchange the way your-vehicle handles. These couIdcause-youto lose control. Also, .overloadingcan shorten the life of your vehicle.

h CAUTION:
Things youpnt inside your vehicle canstrike -and.injure people in-asudden stop or-turn-, 0r.m a.crash. 0. Put things in the cargo area .of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly. Never stack heavier things, like .suitcases.,. inside the vehickso thatsome of them are above the top.s'of'theseats. 0- Don't leave 'an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle. @ When you carry something insidethe vehicle, secure. whenever yon can. it +. Don't leave a seat-foldeddown mle!sS you need tu.
There's also important loading information for off -road driving in this manual. See "Loading YourVehicle for Off-Road Driving" in the Index.

Using he-aviers.uspension comp'onents to get added durability might not change. your weight ratings. Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way.

I NOTICE.:
Your warranty does not cover-parts. or components that fail because of overloading.
If you put t Igs imide your vehicle. -- like suitcases, tools, p.ackages, ~r anything else -- they will go as fast as. a e .vehicle goes. 1f'yo.uhave t~ st0.p or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they'll keep going.

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The payload capacity ;is- shown on the CertificatiodTire label. This is the maximum load cap.aeity that. Y;QU vehicle can-carry. Be-sure to includejthe weight ~f the occupantsas part of your load.. If you a.ddedany accemxies or equipment after your vehicle-left the factory, remember tQ sub&acJ the weight of these tla:ngs fi-om thepayload. Your deal&-can help you. with this-.

Add-on Equipment
Wh-enyou c a r y -rem-csivable items., y m may meid to put a limit on how many pe,ople you c,arry inside.your ve-hide. Be sure to weigh ycrul;vehicle beWe you buy arid install .the new equipment.

NOTICE:
Your warranty due.mt cover parts,or ,camp!on,ents fai1,becauseof ow-rloading. that

Truck-Camper Loading.In.forrnatbon
This label is inside your glove box. It will tell you if your vehicle can ca.my a- slide-in camper, how much df a laad yo-urvehicle can carry, and how to correctly spread out your I-oad.Also, it will help you match the right
slide-in rcamper to your vehicle. When you c&ry a slide-in camper, the-total cargo load of -your vehicle is the weight of the Camper, plus
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evefything eke added to the-camper after-it left the factory; everything in the camper; and all the people inside. Refer to the Truck-Camper Loading IDformation label in the gIove box for A and B dimensions. load purposes. Use the rear edge-of the. floor for measurement The recommended-location for the cargo center of gravity for the Cargo Weight Rating (C) is the p-oint where the mass of a body is concentrated and, if suspended at.that point, would balance the front and rear.

The Cargo Weight,Rating (CWR) is the maximum weight of;the -load,your vehicle %.an carry. It doesnt include the we?ght af the-peopleinside. But, yo~r.can figure about 150 lbs. (68,kg) for each.seating position.
The total cargo load must r vehicles CWR. be m
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Here is an example of proper truck and .carnper.rnatch;

Towing -aTrailer

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11 you dont use the correctequipment and. dr-ive pruperly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For ex.ample,if the traileris too heavy, the brakes may not work well or,even at all. You; and your passengers couldbe seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if-youhave followed ail tIie ste:ps inthis sectiw. Ask your GM dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer

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NOTICE:
Pulling a: trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To puli a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, andsee your. GM dealer for important Information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.

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If You Do Decide To Pull.A Trailer If you do, here are some imp-ortmtpoints:

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If you have-an automatic transsinission5. can you use DRIVE (Dj (m,as you need to, a lower gear) when -towinga.tr-ailer. Operating your vehickin DRIVE (P)when towing a trail& will minimize. heat buildup a-ndextend the life of your transmission. If you have -a manual eansmission and Y Q U ' W ~ towinga trailer, it-'s:betternot to FIFTH (5) gear. Just drive in FOURTH (4).gear (or, as y-ou necd to, a
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The follo-w%g chart shows haw much your trailer can weigh, based upon your: vehicle r n o . & l and.options.

Vehicle
2wD

Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. 3.73 2,000.Il.?s.(90.8 kg)

4.10 2,000 lbs. (908 kg:) 5,000.lbs. (2 270 kg) 6,O.OO lhs. (2 724 kg)

2.2L Engine:

1Qwer ge.a).

Three importmt considerations haveto do. with weight: the; weight Qfthe-trailer,
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2wJ-J 'VOREC"' 4300, Auto. Trans.

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3.42
3.08

4,000 lbs. (1 g.16 kg)

the weight of the traiirer?tongne

and the weight on-yourvehicle's tires.

Weight of the Trailer

How he-avycan a trail& safelybe?'
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3.08 3 -42 3.73

4.,500 h s . ( 2 043 kg) 5,500 1b.s. ( 497 kg) 2 $,5OOllbs.. ( 497 kg) 2

It depends on how yosll plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, mad grades, outside -temp&atureand how much y a w vehicle is used to pull a trailer are -all important. An,d~, can also depend an any it .-specialequipment that you have on your vehicle.

3,500 ibs. (I 589 kg,) 4,000, lbs. (1 8 1.6kg) 4,500 lbs. (2 043 .kg)

M.ax-irnWtrailer weight is c-alculateda s s u ~ q :the g driver and one. pesseiger are in the tow vehicle-and it has till ,the required traiiering equipment; The weight of additimal optional equipment, passieiigers-and cargo in the tow vehicle,must be sub,jxac.f,ed from the maximum trailer weight Two-wh&I-drive models with a.GVWR of 4,20ci lbs. (L9O7 kg) and.four-wheel-drive models w& .&e ZR2 suspen&an package are limited to a 2,@001bs.(908 kg) .trailer rating.

Weight of the TrailerTongiue,

The tongue load (A) of any trailer is-an important weight to. measure because it affects:the. total or.-gross wei.ght of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight
(GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehcle, any cargo you may c.my in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehick. And..if you will tow a trailer, you must add the ton<g.ue to the GVW because your load vehicle. willbe carrying-thatweight, too. See Loading Your Ve.hic1.e-in the In&x for moreinformation about your vehicles maximum-laadcapacity.

YOUcan .ask yaur dealerfor our trailering information or advice, or you.,cmwrite us.at the addresslistedin your Warranty and Owner Assis;taace.Information Booklet.. In Canada, write t ~ :

Hitches.
Its important to have the correct hitch:-eq.uipn%ent. Cross&nds, large tru&s :gaing-byand mughmads are a few reasons why -youllneed the-righthitch. Here -are. some rules to follow:

Total We-ight. Your Vehicle 9 s - Tires. .on

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Following Distance
stay at least twice as far behnd-the vehicle ahead-as YOU would when driving your vehicle without a trai1e.r. This Can help y.ou avoid situations that require heavy braking a ~ sudden turns. d

M.aking Turns

NOTICE:
Making very sharp turnswhile traileririg could cause the trailer to come contact with the in vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid 1nakin.g verysharp turns while trailering.
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Youll need more passing distance-upahead when youre tawing a trailer. .And,.because youre a good deal lmgei-,. you11. need to go much farther beyond the passed,.vehicle, before. you.can rexurn tp your larrc.

Backing Up
Hold the.battom of the -steeringwheel with- nand. one Then, to move the-tr.ai1e.rto the left, just m Q ~that hmd e to the left. To. move the trailer tf the-right,move your o hmd.t.0 she right. Always back up d-owly if possible, haveSorneone ,guide ycau.

Wkfm Y6ure turning with .a trauer, make wider turns than normal. Do this so your trailer wont strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees .or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. S,ignal well in advance.

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When.you tow a tixiilkr, y-our vehicle ha.s tohaveextra

wiring :and a-heavy-duty turn signal flasher.(included in
the-optional trailering package).

The arrows-onyour instrument panel will flash whenever.you signal a turn 01- change, Properly 1-me. hooked .up, the &&lalamps will also flash, telling other drivers youre about to :turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a:txailer, the. arrows. on yourhstrument panel will flash for turm even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you axe seeing your signal when they arenot. ICs important to check.occasionally to.be sure-the trider bulbs are. still working.

If you have an.aut~~atic-transm~ssion,should use you DRIVE (D) when towing a trailer. Operating your vehicle in DRIVE @) when towing a . trail& will M z e :heat:buiidup and merid the life af y.our transmissioil. Qr, if you have, a-manu-ai transmission, its better not to use FIFTH (S), just drive in FOURTH (4) (or, as you need to, a lower gew).

Driving On .Grades
Reduce speed and shiftlo dower. ge.ar.,befure you start dawn B long -orsteep downgrade. If-youdo-ntshift down, you might have to use your brakes w m u c h that they would get hot and no longer work weIl.

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Parking on Hills
You really should notpark your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hll. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can beinjured, and b.oth your vehicleand the trailer can be damaged.
But if you everhave to park your rig on a hill, heres how to doit:

1. Apply your regulafbrakes, but dont shift into PARK (P) yet, or into gear for amanual transmission. When parking uphill, turn your wheels away from the curb. When parking downhill, turn your wheels into the curb.
the 2. Have someone place chocks under trailer wheels. are 3. When the wheel chocks in place, release the regular brakesuntil the chocks absorb the load. apply your 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then parking brake,and then shift into PARK (P), or REVERSE (R) for a manual transmission. with 5. If.you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle a manual transfer case shift lever, be sure thetransfer case is in a drivegear -- not in NEUTRAL (N).
6 . Release the regular brakes.

It can be dangerous to get out of p u r vehicle if the shift lever is not fullyin PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have leftthe engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle wont move, even when yoare on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you have four-wheeldrive with amanual transfer case shift lever and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N),your vehicle willbe free to roll, even if your shift lever isin PARK (P). So, be sure the transfer case is a drive gear not in in NEUTRAL (N).

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When You Are Re.ady.toLeave After Parking on a Hill

1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine;

Trailer Wiring Harness,

'The -eight-wireharness is: stored under ysur vehicle along the rear frame crossmember. This hamess has a 30-amp feed wire with an inline fuse located by the .junction block. It has no.cmnecttor .and should he.wired by a qualified electrical technician. T.he.technician can use the fullowing c~lor:c.ode chart when connecting the -wiringharness O yow trailer: I
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s.hift; a.gear;and int,o . Release tfie parking brake. i 2. Let up dn the brake pedal.
3. .Drive slowly untilthe trailer-is ele-arof-the chocks.

4. .Stop.and have someone pick up and store the chocks,

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Maintenance W-henTrailer Towing

Your vehicle will need service more. often when you're -pullilig'.a trailer. Swthe Maintenance Schedule 'for more on this. Things. that ar.e e.specizrllyimport,at in trailer
operation -axeautomatic trmsrnission.fluid (don't overfill), engjne oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling system and brake adjustment. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Tndex-will help you find them. quickly. If you're traileriqg, i-t'sa go0.d i,dea to review these sections before you start ,your trip.. Check periodicailp t6 see-.th-at hitch nuts and bolts all are -tight.

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Section 5 Problems on the Road

Here you'll:find.what ta do about some problems .that ciin "Ciel%afbfi the road. 5-2
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Hazard.Warning Flaihers. .Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overhearing

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Engine Fan Noise I t a Tife Goes Flat Changirig x Flat 'Tire Compact Spare Tire (Tf Equipped) If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow

Hazard Warning Flashe-rs

Press t e button on -top-or h the steering column all the wgy down to make your front and rear turn signal lamps.flash :on a d off.

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Your hazard warnirrg flashers work no matter-what position your key is in,and even if the key isn't in. To turn off the flashers, pres the-buttonuntil the first
click.and release.. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won't work. ,Theflashers -willstop if you step on the brake.

Yom hazard warning flashers let you w a n others. They also kt police h o w you have.a-pmblem.Your front and rear turn signal lamp$ will flash on and off.

Other Warning Devices

If y b & Pkflective triangles, .you can set one up at r ~ y the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.

Jump St-arting.
If your battery has run clown, you m.ay want to use another vehic1.e and some jumper cables to start your vehicle, But p1eas.e use the-folluwingsteps to do it safely.
Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain.acidthat can burn you. They contain gas that can explodeor ignite. They corit&iu enough electricityto burn you. If you dont follow- these -stepsexactly,-some all or of-thesethings-can hurt you.

NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldnlt b.ecovered by your ww-ranty. Do not try toStart your vehicle by pushing or pulling it. This could damage your vehicle, even if you have. am-mualtransdssion. And if you have an automatic transmis;sion, it: wont start that way.
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1. Check the other ve-hicle.1.tmust.have a 12-volt battery with a neg,ativeground system.

NOTICE:
Ithe other system isnt a l2-volt .systein with.a
negative ground, both vehicles,can r l d-amaged.: oe

NOTICE:
If you leave your radioon, it couldbe badly by damaged. The repair wouldn't b-e covered your warranty.

Iyour vehicle has air conditioning, the auxiliary

up electric fan under the. hood can start even when-the engine-is not running andcan injure you. Keep hands, clathhg and tools away'from any underhoodelectric fan.

4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery.

5. Check that the jumper cables dont have loose or f missing insulation. I they do, you could.get a shock. The-vehicles could damaged too. be
Before you connect the cables, here are some-basic things you should know. Positive (+>will ga to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to a metal enginepart. Dont connectpositive (+) to negative (-) or youll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too.

Using a match near .a battery cause battery can gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. a flashiight if Use you needmore light. Be sure the battery has enough water.You dont need to addwater to the Delco Freedom@ battery installed i every new GM vehicle. Butif a n battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there. .If it islow,add water to take care of that fist,If you dont, explosive gas could be present. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Dont get it on you. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on yourskin, flush the place with water andget medical help immediately.

6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead btittery.

7 . Dont let the .other.end touch metal. Connect itto the positive (+) terminal of the good battery.

9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting -back to the battery is much less.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine fora while. 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it wont start aftera few tries, make sure all connections are good. If it still wont start, it probably needs service.

8. Now connect the black negative (-1 cable to the good batterys negative (->terminal.
Dont let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative cable doesnt go to the dead battery. It goes to.a heavy unpaiked ketal part on the engine.of the vehicle with the dead battery.

Fans or other moving engineparts can injureyou badly. Keep your hands awayfrom moving parts once the engines running. .are

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1.2. Remove me cables in reversemder .to prevent electrical shGrting. Take c.ae that they don? touch each .other, any other metal. or

A. Heavy Metal Engine Part

B. Good Battery
C. Dead Battery

T hdp avoid injury to you or! otfiws: O Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. @ Never tow faster thansafe or posted speeds. 0 Never taw "wishd.amage.dpiartsnot fully secured, 0 Never.@ under your vehicle after it has been.I[itedby the tow truck. Always w e s,eparatesafety chains..on each .side-when towing vehicle. a 0 Newr use J-hooks. Use T-hooks instead.

A vehicle can fall from a car carrier i it isn't . adequately secured. This can cause a .:collision9 serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The vehicle shouid.betightly secured with chains or steel cables before is transported. it Dan%use substitutes (ropes, leather-straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sharp edges.underneath thedowed vehicle. Always use T-hooks inserted in the T=hookslots, Never use J-hooks. They wl damage .drivetrain*and il suspension components.

When your vehicle is being towed,.h-avethe ignition key . md.& ;the OFF-position.. The ite,erin,gwliegl sli~ultl be. cla-mpedin-a straightdahezd position witb a clamping &vice desi:ped for towing-service.DOfiat ust the vehicle's steering c.olumxz I-ockfor this. The transmission should be in NEUTRAL (N) an-dthe .transfer case, if you '31ave one, ShQuLd. i 2HI. The p&ing.bm.ke shguld-.-lje be n
seleased.

I your vehicle has. a flqor mounted shifter and no f

.electrical power, the electrical.So1enoi.dlock must be .ovexKidd.mtu shi%t-.hm PARK (P>:to NEUTRAL (Nj. Follow -:these. step.8: L
3. 'Move the solenoid.lever toward the driver's side to. m1oc.k it;
4. 'While holding the solenoid lever in the unlock gosition, press the shift lever button and shift into NEUTRAL (N).

1. Push the'bme of the.'e.ather shift l e v a boat forward with your thumb.

5'. Release the solenoid lever and snap the b.QgL.b.a& .

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into place.

Don't have your vehi-cle towed on drive wheels th-e unless you must. If -theVehicle .mustbe towed--on. the drive wheels, be sure to follow the. sp.e.adand distance restrictions Mer in this section oryour transmission will be damaged.. If these limitations must be exceeded, the0 the drive wheels have to b:e supported on .a dolly.

Front Towing;
Tow.Limits.-- 35 rnph (56 k m h ) , 50 miles (-8O-km)

NOTICE:
Do not tow with sling-type equipment or fascia/fog lamp damage will occur.Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additionalramping may be. fequiped car-earrierequipment. U k for safety chains and wheel straps. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment. To help avoid damage,instan a towing doIlyand raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the-ground and/or wheel-lift equipment. Do not attach winch cablesor J-haoks to suspension components. when using;car-carrier eq-uipment. Always use T-hooks inserted in the T-hook-slots.

lrehicles with fuur-whesl-drive with the electronic -transfercaseo p t h must use a towing dolly under the mar whe& when towing from the fipnt.

Rear Towing
Tow Limits -- .35 mph (56 kwdh), 50 miles (SO kmj

NOTICE:
Do not tow with sling-type equipment or rear bumper valance damage will occur. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional rainping may be required for car carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps.
Towing a vehicle overrough Surfaces could damage a vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle to .ground or vehicle to wheel-lift eq-uipment.Ta help avoid darnage,install a towing dally and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment. Do not ,attach winch cables or J-hooks ta suspension components when using car-carrier equipment. Always use-T-hooks inserted in the T-hook slots.
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Vehicles withfour-whe&dvive with EkctroHic transfer case option must use a towing,dolly under th.efron;t ~vheels when towingfrmn the reaz

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Engine Overheating
YQUwill find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicles instrument paneI.

ESteam Is Coming FroniYour Engine

Steam from an overheatdenginecan burn y.ou badly, evenif you just open the ho.od. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam toming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no sign of-steamor coolant before you open the hood. If you keep driving when your engine:is overheated, the liquids in it can catch.fire. You .or others could be badly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats,, and getmt of the vehicle until. the engine is cool.

NOTICE:
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If your -engine catches because you keep fire. driving with no co.olant, your vehicle can b.e badly damaged. The costly repairs would..not. be c~overed your warranty. by

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IfNo Steam Is Coming From Your Engine

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If y0.u get the overheat warning but s.ce or hear RO steam, theproblem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a 1i.ttletoo hot when yau:
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If you n.0 longer have the overheat warniiqg,.you can drive. Just to besafe, driv.e slower for .about 10 minu.tes. If the warning does;n.tcome back.ofl, you can drive normdly.. If the warning c.aritinues-,pull OV&, stop, and p - ~ y.Ourk vehicle right hway.
If theres still no s i g n of steam, push the accelerator Uhtil the engine speed is about twice as fast-asnormal idie speed. Bring the. engine speed back to-normal idle s p e d after two QP three minutes. Now:s.yeif the warning, stops. But &en-,if you still have the .warnhg-, twn qfl--fhc engine and get Gveryona .out a rhe whicle until it f coois Eown.

Climb a long hill

OLI: a hot

day.

S.top after high-speed driving.

Idle for long periods in traffic.

e- Tow a trailer. See Dfiving on Grades in .the Index.

If you get .the overheat warning with no sign of s-team; try this for a minute or so:1. If you have an air conditioner, turn it off.

2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest.$gm speed and open the window as necessary.

3. 1 youre in a.traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); %

otherwise, shift to the highest gear while driving -- AUTOMATlC OVERDRIVE (@) or DRIVE (D) far automatic transmissions.

When you decide its me to lift the,hood, heres what youll see:

P-your vehicle. has air conditioning, the auxiliary If

electric fan under the hood can start up .even when the. engine is not running. and can injure away you. Keep hands, clothing and tools from any underhood .electric fan.
If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, dont do anything else u,ntil it cools down.

CAUTION:

A, Ccrolant R-ecovery Tank

B. .RadiatorPrmsure Cap C. Engine .Fan

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heater and radiator noses, and other engine parts, can be.very hat. Dont touch them. If you do,, you can burned. be leak. If you run Dont run the engine if there is a the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could and cause ,an engine fire, you could beburned. Get any leakfixed before you drive the vehicle.
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The coolant level should be at the ADD mark.

If it isnt, you may have, a-le-&in the mdiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump 01 ?mewbereelse in the cdoling.system.

I NOTICE:
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Engine damage from running your ,engine without coolant isnt covered by your warranty.
If there seems to be no leak, start the fine again, :See if the fan speed increases when idle s p e d is -doubledby pushing the -acceleratorpedal down. If it doesnt, your vehicle needs service. Turn off-theengine.

How to,Add Csolsrnt to the Coolant Recovery Tank I you havent found a problem yet, but the coolmt level f
isnt at ADD, add a :SO/SO mixture.of clean wnrer (prefer&bly .distilled):and DEX-CC)OL@(siljcate-frm) antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information.)

NOTICE:
In cold weather, water can freeze and crack.the engine, radiator, heatercore and ather parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mix.

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Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be da-ngerous. Plain water, some other or liquid likealcohol, can boil beforethe proper coolant mix win. Your vehicles coolant warning.

system -isset.for the.pr0pe.r coolant mix. With plain wateror the wrong-mix, your engine conld ,gettoo hQt buty.ou wouldnt get the overheat warning. Your engine could catchfire and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean water ana DEX=COOL@ coolant.

You can be burnedif you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolantcontains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Dont spill coolant on -ahot engine.

When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at ADD, start your vehicle.

If the overheat warning continues, theres one more thing you can try. You can add the.proper coolant .mix directly to the radi,ator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it.

Steam and scalding Bquids from a hot cooling system canblow out and burn you badly. They are .under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at highspeed. Never turn the.cap when the cooling system, including:the radiator pressure cap, is hot. Wait the cooling systemrand for radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn.the pressure cap.

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Wow .toAdd Coolant tothe Radiator

2. Then keep turning the pressur'e cap, but.now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap.
1. You can remove the pressure cap when the cooling system, inchding the pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the-pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until'it first stops. (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.)

If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left.

3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-cOOL@ co.olant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck.

4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark.

5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the pressure cap off.

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6. Start the engine and let itrun until you can feel the upper radi:ator hose.getting hot. Watch out for the engine fan. 7 . By this time, the coolant level inside the filler neck may be lower. If .the level is lower, tidd more of the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reach.es xh-ebase af the filler neck.

8. Then replace the pressure cap, A,t any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow aut of the filler ne.ck, reinstallthe press-ure cap. B.e-surethe arro.ws on t.he pressure cap line up like this.

Its unusual for a tire to blow out?while youre driving, especially if you- maintain your tires properly. If-airgoes out of.a..tire,i t 3 much more likely to le:& out sbwly. But if you should.ever have a blowoilt, hme are a few tips about what to expec~ what to do: -and

You.mhy alstt-hear this annoise wheli ycju s.tart the engine. It will .go away as the fa :lutch disengages.

If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers.

Changing a tire cancause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and over you or other roll people. You and they could be badly injured. Find a level placeto change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: I. Set the parking brakefirmly. 2. Put anautomatic transmission shift lever in PARK (PI or shift a manual transmission to FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R). CAUTION: (Continued)

3. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle with a manual transfercase shift lever, be sure the transfer case isin a drive gear not in NEUTRAL (N). 4. Turn off the engine. 5. Put the wheel blocksat the front and rear of the tire farthestaway from the one being changed. That would bethe tire on the other side of the vehicle, at the opposite end.

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Removing the Spare.Tire and Tools

The jacking equipment youI1 need. is .stored inside the plastic jack covef.which is behind the-fr-ontseats, -either on the center of the wall (extmded cab) or on the p-assengersside .of the wxll (regular cab).

The following steps will tell youhow to use the jack and change a tire.

This is the jack cover for the extended cab. The cover .for the re,gular cab is similar. To remove it, turn the phstic wing nu%counterclmkwis.e. Rem-ovethe. J ac R cover.

Turn .the wi~%g cwnterclockwise :and rem-ove the imt. wheel blocks.,jack and wheel wrench.

Your spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle; See Compact S-pareTire later in this section for more mformation-about the compact spare.

NOTICQ
Never remove or restow a tire frodto a stowage. psition under the vehicle while the .vehicleis suppiorted by .a jack+Always tighten th.etire fully against the:underside-of the vehicle when restowiqg.

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Turn the wheel wrench c0unterclo'ckwiA-et$ lower the .spare tire. Keep turning the wheel wrench irntil the spare tire can be pulled out from under .the vehicle. When the tire has been completely lowered, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable.,and pill it through thewheel Gpening:.Puli the tire out from underthe vehicle.

To help avoid v.ehicle.damage,do not drive th-e vehicle before $he-cable is restored.
Pwf.the spare .tire nearae-flat tire.

The tools you'll be, w i n g include. the jack (A) and wheel wrench (3).Your vehicle may also liava an optional hub, cap I:emov.d to-ol.

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The optional hub cap removal tool is stowed with

the jack. Position the hub cap removal tool i-nthe notch and pull straight ,awayfrom the wheel tQ avoid,p.otential damag,eTO the hubcap and wheel surface.

Remove.the hub cap. Iyou h v e an aluminum or plastic molded hGb :cap:,pry it off with the chisel .end of your wrench. wheel

Some of the molded plastic hub caps.hme imitation wheel nuts -moldedinto them. The wheel wrench wontthe. fit these imitation nuts, SQ dont try to remove them with the socket end of thewheel.wrench.

If you have individual wheel nut caps that cover each nut, they must be-removed in order to get to the wheel nuts. Use the socket end of the wheel wrench to-rerno.ve wheel nLlt
Your wheel nut. caps may attach your hub cap to the wheel, Remove these whe.el nut caps before you rake off the hub cap,

3. Fit the jack into the appropriate ho1.e nearest the flat tire.

1. Using the wheel wrench, lomen all the wheel nuts. Don't remove them yet.
2. Turn the jack handle clockwise slightly to raise the jack lift head.

A. Front Frame Hole. B. Rear Frame Hole (ZR2) C. Spring Hanger Hole (Standard Pickups)

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Getting under a vehicle whenit is jacked up is dangerous. I the vehicle slipsoff the jack, f you could be badly injured orkilled. Never get under a vehicle when is supported only bya jack. it

NOTICE:
Raising your vehicle withthe jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoidpersonal injury and vehicle damage, be sureto fit the jack 18t head into the proper location beforeraising your vehicle.
4. Raise the vehicle turning the jack handle by clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough the off ground so there is enough room for the spare tire
to fit.

5. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat-tire;

b. Remove any rust or dirt

from the wheel bolts,

mounting surfaces and spare wheel.

Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts..I you f do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident.
7 . Place the spare on the wheel mounting-surface.
8. Put the nuts on by hand. Make sure.the c.one-shapd end is toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand untiI the-wheeI is held against the hub. If a nut cant bel turned by hand,. us.e the wheel wrench.and see your deal.er as soon as possible.

Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a t h e . Th-e wheel could come off.and cause an accident. When you change a wheel,-remove-.any rust or dirt from places the where the wheel attach.esto the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth o r a paper towel todo this; but be sure touse a scraper or wire brush rater, if .you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off.

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10. Use the wrench.to tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown.

9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.

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Storing .aF1i or Spare .Tireand To&

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CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or imprdperly tightened wheel nuts can cause th,e-wheel to become loose and-even comeaff. This. could lead to 'an accident. Storing a jack, a tire or other equipmentIn the passenger .compartment the vehicle could of F k swe'to use the corre-ctwhee1 nuts. If p u have cause injury. .r.,suddenstop -orcollision, loose In to .iiep-lsrC.e them, be sure. get 'new GM origin.al to equipment, could strike smneome. Stote all these equipment wheel nuts. in the properplace. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wpsnch to 95 lb-ft (I30 Nmj.

NOTICE:
Improperly tiightened wheel nuts:can lead to . . brake- pulsatian-andr.otordamage. To avoid expe-nsivebrake repairs; evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the propersequence and to the proper tGrque s p e ~ ~ c i t i g n .

Don't use the existing hoist store a tire with an to ,aluminum wheel or it could &amagethe wheel. Secure. the tire in p i c h p bed. the
Follow this diagram to store the underbody -mounted spare.

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Wheel W m c h

B. Hoi;$ Assembly
C, Retainer

D. Spring
E. Tice

E Valve stem (PoiritedD.own)

G. Lower

3. R.aise

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D.. E.

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G.

H, 1.
J.
Repl.ace the.j-ackcover, -if-youhave one.
A. Wheel Wxensh
3 . Bracket:

Compact Spare Tire (If Equippe.d)

Although the compact spare-tirewas fully inflated when your vehicle w.as new, it can lose air after a time. Check the. inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as 'soon as possible and 'm.ake-. sure your spare tire is cor-rec.tlyinflated. The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 :mph ( I 05 krn/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles (5.000km), so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaceid where.you want. Of course, it's best to replace y0.w spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your spare will last longer and be: in .goodshape in case you-needit again.

A, Hub Cap Removal Tool (Some Mmiels)

E. Cover (Extended Cab)

%. Cover (Stand,ard Cab)

D. Hub Cap Removal Tool (Some Models)

E. B d t

I NOTICE:
When the compact'spare:is installed, don't ta.ke an your vehicle through automatic car wash with guide rails, The compact sparecan get caught on the rails; That candamage the tire and wheel, -andmaybe other-partsof your vehicle.

Dant use your. campacl.spare . n o othex vehicle-s, And dont mix .yoat cumpact c spa^. tirem-wheel with :olher-whe;els-ar k ~They wont fit. Keep yirur. spare t .
tire and its w h d together.

If Youre .Stuck.:In
Ice or Snow
What:you d.ontwant to .do when yo.t~e vehcle is sty& t.0 spin your wheels too fast. Tlie melhod known as :rocking can heIp you. g-et out whm youre: stack, but you must use:caution.
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NOTICE.:
Tire chains:wont fit your xornpact .spare. Using th.em candamage.yaur ve~hicle can damage: .and an the chainstoo-. Dont use :tire chains your CaPnpact.-spaPe.
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explode.,.and you or oth-ers could be.injure&And, the tran3mission or other pqrts of the..vehicle. cm. ,overheatc That :couldcause an engine compartment fire:orother damage. When yo.ure. .stuck,.spinthe wheels as little-aspasssble. Dan% spin the-wheels above35 mph (55 kmh) as shown onthe speedometer.

NOTICE:
Spinning yourwheels can destroy parts your of vehicle as we11 as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shiftingyour transmission back and forth, you can destroy your-transmission.
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see Tire Chains in the Index.

U-singthe Recovery Hooks

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 *witha manual transmission, between FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and REVERSE(R)), spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in g,ear. If doesnt get you that out after a few tries,. you may need to be towed out. Or, you c.an use.your recovery hooks if your vehicle. has ::them. I you do need to be tawed out, see Towing Your T Vehicle in the Index,.

Tour vihilfe may be equipped with recovery hooks. The recovery hooks are pmvided at the front of yo-urvehicle. You may need to use them if youre stuck off-road and need to be pulled to some place where you can wntinue driving.

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The 'recovery hooks, when used, are underlot of a .force. Always p-ullthe vehicle.straightout. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The'hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping.back.

NOTICE:
Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged andit would not be covered by warranty.

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NOTES

k% NOTES

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Section 6 Service and.Appearance Care

Here:you will find inf6frriatisn about 'the care of your vehicle. This section begins with Service and fuel information,, and then it.showshow to check important fluidand lubriean~.Ievz=ls.. There technical informatkm &;gut your is a1s.o vehicle, and a pmt devoteft to itsappearance c.are.
Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countrks Filling Your Tank Checking Things Ugdgr ls Hood h Engine Oil Air Cleaner Autam-aticTrans-missi-onFluid. . . Manual Transmission Fluid.. Hy.draulk Clutch Rear Axle Four-wheel Drive Engine'Coolant Radiator Pressare-Cap 'Thermg-sgat P6we.r. Steering Fluid

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6-62 '6-63 6-67

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Windshield.Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield;Wiper Blade Rephement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Cleaning the Outside Your Vehicle of Appearance Care Materids C h a t Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Electrical Sptem Replacement Bulbs Capacities -and Specificztions Air Conditioning Refrigerants

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Service
Your GM dealer knows your vehicle best &ndwants you to be happy with k We hope youll gn t.0 your dealer for .dl,yourService needs. Yo,ull :get genuine GM parts and GM-tf&ed and supported s-ervickpeople.
We hope you11want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM-partshave one of these marks:

Your vehicle has an air bag system. B e h e .attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing-You Air Bag-Equipp-ed Vehiclein the Index.

You should keep a record with all parts receipts -andlist the rnile-ageand-thedate of any service work you perform. See-Mainte,nance. Record in the.Index,

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Delco
Doing Your Own Service WorkIf you want twdo some of your Q W ! ~ service work, ~0~111 wmt to get the proper GM Service Manual. It tells-you much mare about how to s-erv-ice your vehicle than thi,s manualscan.To order the proper service manual, see Service and Owner Publications in the Index.

You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged ifyou try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. @ Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools beforeyou attempt any vehicle maintetenance:task. Be .sure to use the propernuts, bolts and other fasteners. English and m.etric fasteners can be easily confused. you use If the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off, You could be hurt.

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in Foreign ,Countries

If-youpian on driving-in another country outside the United.,States or Canada, .the proper fuel may be hard to find. Neveruse leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous. text on fuel. Costly repairs. caused by use of improper file1 w-oddn't be c.overed:'by your warranty. TQcheck un fuel availability, ask an auto club, or s in the contact a major oil company that does bt country.where you'I1 be driving.
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I NOTICE:.
Your vehixle was xiat desigaed.for fk%I that contains me-thand.'Don't use it. It can Corrode metal parts in your-fuel-systemand also,damage phstie and rubb-erparts. -Thatdamage wouldn't be covered underyour warranty.

You can also write us &the following addressfor advice. Just tell us where. you're going and give your Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN).
General Molars International Product Center 190.8 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario LlH SP7

behind .a hiLged door on the drivers side of your vehicle.

While refueling, hang the cap by the tether from the hookonthe filler door.

To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it; if you let go of the captoo soon, it will spring back to the right.

soline ne vapor is highly flammable. bums It violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Dont smoke if youre near gasoline refueling or your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline.
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NOTICE:
som-ethingignites it;y0.ucould.be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out onyou if you open the fuel fiIlercap too quickly. This spray canhappen if your tank i s nearly full, and more likely in is hot weather. Open the fuel fiier cap slowly and wait for;ang ShWnoise to stop. Then unscte-w the cap all the way.
Be-careful .not to spill gasolina. C1e.mgasoline from painted surfaces-as- O O as possible. Se-eClean-ing the S ~ Out; e o lam Vehicle in-the Index.

If y0.u need .a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer ean get. one you. If you $-et for the wrong type, itmay not fit properly. This-may li.ght cause your rnalfunctioriindicator lamp to and yourfuel tank and emissions. system may be damaged. S;ee Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index.

Checking Things Under the Ho

To open the hood, first pull the handle- inside vehicle the on the lower left side of the instrument panel.

When y0.u put the cap back on, twn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a cli.cking sound.Make sure you -fullyinstall the cap. The-dia.gn<ostic system can determine if the E ~ 1 . d has b-e-e,n off DX.impr.~pesly cap left installed, This would-allowfud to evaporate into the atmos.phere. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index,

Then go to the front o f the vehicle and release the secondary hood-release. Things that burn can-geton hot engine partsand start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brakefluid,.windshield washer and other fluids,-.and plastic rubber. Yau or others or could be burned. Be carefuL not to drop or spill things thatwill burn ontoa hot engine.

Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer .and put.the hood prop into the slot in the hood. You may have a lamp that comes on when you lift the hood.

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When you.lift the hood, youll seethese items on the 2.2L engine:

A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Engine 011 Fill Cap and Dipstick

C. Brake Master Cylinder

E. Battery

E Power Steering Reservoir

G. Air Cleaner

D. Hydraulic Clutch Reservoi.r

H. WindshieId Washer Fluid

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When you lift the hood, youll see these items on the VORTEC 4300 engine:

A. Battery E. Coolant Recovery Tank

C. Engine Oil Dipstick

D. Transmission Dipstick
E. Engine Oil Fill F. Power Steering Reservoir

G. Brake Master Cylinder

H. Air Cleaner I. Windshield Washer Fluid

Before cJosing the hood, he .sure- the filler caps are on all properly. Thin lift the hood to. relieve pressure !on the hood prop. Remove:the hood prop:from the slot in thehood and return the prop to Z reta.iner. t s Then pull the hood down firmly to close. It wdl Iatch when dropped from 10 to 1.<2 inches (25 to-SO cm) without.pressingon th.e b o d -

Its a good idea to Cheek your-engine oil-everytime :you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the. o.iI must .be warm and th.e vehicle mu.st an level ground. be
The oil dipstick ,on the

VORTEC4300eng~,eis
a yellow ring.

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The oil dipstick on the 2.2L engine is under the fill cap.

Checking Engine Oil

Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel 01cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level.

Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you dont, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.

When to Add-Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then.youll need to add at least one quart of oil. But-you m u t use the. right kind. This part explaimwhat k i r d o f dto use. Fur crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications in the Index.

What Kind of Oil to Use

Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking.for the S.tarburst symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the ArneriGm Petroleum Institute-(API). Do no1 use any oil which doesmot carry this Starburst symbol.

NOTICE:
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Dont add too much oil. If your engine has.so. much dl that the oil-levelgets above the cr8s.s-hatchedarea that shows the-proper operatiqg-rapgq, your engine cduld be damaged.
Be sure to fill it enough to~put level somewhere in the the proper operating range. Push the dipstick allthe way back in when youre though.

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If you change your own oil, be sure you use oil that has the Starbursl s-yrnbol the front of the oil container: If you have your oil changed for yo.u, be s.ure the oil put into your .engine is
.on

American Petr.oleum Institute certified for .gasoline engines.

You should also .use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle., as shown in the fgliDwing chart:

RECOMMENDED SA VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTEO TEMPERATURE RANGE.

As shown inthe chat, SAE 5W-30 is b.est for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE low-30 if its going to be 0F (- 18C) or above. These-numbers on an oil container show i t s viscosity, or thickness. Do notuse other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W-50.

HOT WEATHER
F
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- + 27
+ 60
+ 40 + 20
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COLD

SAE 5W-30 PREFERRED

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL

I NOTICE:
Use only engine oilwith the American Petroleum Institute CertifiedFor Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol. Failure to use the in recommended oil can result engine damage not coveredby your warranty.
GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. If you are in an area where,the temperature falls below -20F (-29C) considerusing either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or anSAE OW-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures.

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WEATHER
DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANYOTHER
GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED

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Driving undef these conditions causes eagineail to break down sooner. If' a.ny one of these is truefor your vehicle, -thenyou need to .change,your oil and filter every 3,060..mil~s 000 km] or 3 .months - whichever (3' 0cc:U.rsfirst.

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Most trip3 .are less.than 5 t o 10 miles (8 to Xi km). This is particularly impgrtant when outsid.: tempemratures me below Freezing; Most trips include.-extensive idling (such .as fiequenr driving .in stopand-go traffic). YQUoperate- yo.^ vehicle in dusty areas or af-roidfraquen-tly. You frkquently tow a'traila. The vehicle is .usedfor delivtyy ,service,police, taxi
or other cornexcia1 application.

If none of them i s true, use the lopg triplhighway maintenance schedule. Change.the bil-and filter every '7.,500miles (1.2.5.00km) or 1.2months -- whicheve-r u.cc.urs first. Driving a vehicle with 3 fully warmqd engine under highway coridifians causeis engine oil-to break dawn dower.

Rem-oteOil Filter (Four=Whe:el Drive)

The access ,dcmx f m the ;re:mote:oilfilter is in-the steering linkage shiqld as-sbrnblyh a t e d under the.r.adiator support. Twist the screw to unlock or lack the dom. Make sure 8you open the door, it is securely closed. when you are finished.

Air Cleaner
Did you know that used engine oil contains certain ,;elements that may .be.unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer? .Dont let used ail stay an,yo.urskln -forvery hng. Clean your- s h n and nai1.s with soapand water,.or a good hand cleaner. Wash 01properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See the manufacturers warning-s tibout the use and disposal of-oil products.) Used oil can bea real threat.to the environment. If you change ydur owri oil, be sure to drain all-fre,e-flowing oil from the filter before disposal. Dont ever dispose of oil by p.ut.ting it. in the trash, pouring it on the .ground,into, sewers., 01 into streams .or b0die.s of water. Instead, ,recycle it by taking it.to a place that collects used oil. If you have a problem propedy disposing .of your used oil, ask your dealer; a service station or a local recycling cen& for help.

VORTEC 4300 Engine To remove t.his air cleaner, remove the wing nut$ that hold the cover on, Remove the cover and lift out the air filter. Insert a new air filter, then replace the air cleaner-cover. Tighten the wing nuts to hold the cover in place.

To remove this air cleaner, .open both &mps and push the rear of:the air cleaner toward the rear of the engine compartment.

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Operating the enginewith the air cleaner off can cause you or others tobe burned. The air cleaner notonly cleansthe air, it stops. flame if If -the engine backfires. it isnt there, and the engine backfires,you could be burned. Dont drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off.

2.2L Engine
Insert a newa r filter. Then replace the air cleaner i assembly, making certain the PCV air tube is properly -seate.d the left-hand valve-cover and the clamps are in securely fastened.

I NOTICE:
If the air cleaner off, :a backfire cancause, a is .dam-aging engine And, dirt can easily get fire, into your engine, whichwill damage it. Always have the air cleanerin place when youredriving,

Refer to-the M.aintenan.ce .Schedule determirrewhen to to replace the ais-filter..

See Scheduled Ma.intenance-Sel.vic.es the Index. in

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If you do it ywrsiAf, be sure to follow all the instruaims here, uryclu coukd get a false re.adirig on the dipstick.

When to Check and Change

.A goad time to check-youra0tomati.c transmission fluid level is when the en.gine.oil is chanzed,
C.hange both the fluid an.d filter every50,000-miles (8'3 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions:

NOTICE:
Too much or toolittle fluid can damage-your much canmean that s.omeof transmission, TQO the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to getan accurate reading .you.check.your if transmission fluid.
Wait &tleast.30 minutes before checking the transmissioil fluid level if.you have been driving:

In heavy city trafic where the-outsi.de. temperature regularly reaches. 906F(.32'C) or higher.

In hilly or mountainom terrain.

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When doing frequent trailer towing.

Uses. such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.

If you do not use your vehicle under any of the-se cqnditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index,

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When ou&ide te:mperatures a r above 9C>-'F(32O C). ~ At high spe>ed fbr.quite-.a while.
Tn'heavy traffic -- especidly i n hot weather. While pulling a. trailer:

How to Check
B.eCansethis operation can be a little difficult, you may cho.Oge to have this dme at your GM de-alership Service Department

To -getthe right reading, the flui,d'shouldbe at dermal operating temperature, which-is 1:80."F 208F to (82QGto 33C).

Checking the Fluid Hot or Cold

Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about IS miles (24 k ) m when outside trnperaturas aie above .50F (1,O"C). Z:it's~c<older 50F (109C),drive:the than vehicle in DRIVE @) un-til.theengine temp<erature gage m ~ v & then -reniains steady far 10.minLites.Then and .follow the hot check procedures.
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Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the

eng,ine rufinihg.;

With the: pai.kingbrake aplied,,pl,ace the shift h e r in PARK (P).

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With yoL!'r foot on the br'zkelpedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for abaut three se.c-onds each: range.. Then, PO-sition in the..shift lever in PARK (P).

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Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps:

3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must.be the COLD area or a in cold check or in the ROT area or.cross-hatched area for a hot check.

1. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstickand wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel.
2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back again, out

4. I the fluid level in the acceptable range, push the f is dipstick back in allthe way; then flip the handle down to .lock thedipstick. in place.

HOW Add Fluid to

Referto-the.M-aintenanceSchedule t~ dtztermirie.what kind of-t r a m ~ s s i o n fluid to.me. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants:in.the Index.
Add fluid only after checking tktrmsmission fluid HOT. (A COLD check i s used .only as a reference.) If the fluid levd is low, add Only enough of the proper flvid.to bring the le,velup t.0 the HOT area fora hat check. It doesdt take much fluid, ,generally less than Qnepint (0.5 L). Don t ove.$ll.

Manual TransmisSion Fluid

A good time to have it checked is when-theengine o i l is changed. However, the fluid in your manual transmission doesnt require charging..

How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at.you-rGM dealership Service Department.

NOTICE:
We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-III,because. fluid with that label is made especidyfor-. your automatic transmission. .Damage caused.by fluid other than DEXRON-111 is not covered by y.our new vehicle warranty.
After srddiag fluid-,recheck the fluid Ievel as described under How to Check.
When the-correct fluid level Ls obtained, .push the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place.

IfYOU do it yourself, be sure.to follow all the instructions here, or you could ge.t a false reading,

NOTICE:
Too much or too little-fluid can damage your transmission. Too much can mean that same:u1 the fluid could come;out andfall on hot engine. parts or exhaust system p-arts, starting fire. Be a sure to get an accurate reading you check your if
tranqmission fluid.

%heck the fluid level only when your engine is .off, the vehi-dlei parked on a level place and the lrtrarrsInissionisCool s enough for you torest your fingers :on the transmissision case.

H-OW Add Fluid to

Heres how to add fluid. Refer-tothe Mailiteaance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See Recommended Fluid-s andLubricants in the Index.
1. Remove the filler plug.

Then, follow these steps:

2. Add fluid at the filler plug ho1.e. Add ~ n I enough y fluid to bring the fluid level up to th-ebottom of the filler plug-hole.
3. Install the filler plug. Be sure the plug is fully seated.

Hydraulic Clutch
The hydfaulic clutch system in your vehicle is self-adjusting. A slight amount of play (1/4 inch .to 1/2 inch or 6 rnm to 12 mm) in the p.edal is normal.

1. Remove the filler plug.

2. Check that the lubxicant level is up.to the bott,om ~f the fill&-plug hdle.

It isnt a gaod ideato top off your -clutch..fluid,, Ad,dingfluid wont correct a leak. A fluid loss inthis system could indicate-apoblem. Have the :syste.m inspected and repaired.

5 . I f b - fuid level is good,.install the plug a d b e . sur&. l it is .ft111y seated. F t h e fluid level is low, add more fluid as described in the next steps.

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When to Check and What to Use

Rear Axle
When to Check and Change Lubricant
R.efer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often .to check the 1ubric.antand when to chaage it. See ScheduIed Maintenance Services in the 1ndk.x.

How to Check Lub.ricant

Refer to .the M-aintenanceSchedule, Owner Checks and Services, to determine. how often should check the you: fluid h e 1 in your clutch master cylinderreservoir and for the proper fluid. See Owner Checks and Servicesa d Fkcommended Fluids and Lubricants In the Index.

How to Check
The proper fluid should be addeif$thelevei does not reach the battornof the diaphragm when its in place in the reservoir. See the instructions on the re-servoircap. If the level is below the bottom of.the filler plug hole, youll need to add s o m lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise, the level the bottom of the filler plughole. to

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What to Use
Refkr to the Mainteriance Schedule to determine-what kind of lubricant to use., See Remmmended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index.

How to Check Lubrimnt

Four-Wheel Drive
Most lubricant checks in this section also apply to four-wheel-drive vehicles. However, they have two additional systems that need lubrication.

Transfer Case
When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index.

If the level is below the bottom of the.filler plug hole, youll 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 lubrican-t-to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index.

Front Axle
When to Check and Change Lubricant
Referto the Maitltenance Schedule -todetermine haw often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See Scheduled Maintenance S-ervic-es in the Index.

If the differential is at aperating temperature (warm), add enough lubricant to ,raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole,

If the differe.ntia1 is. cold, add enough lubricant to raisethe level to 1/2 inch ( 12 mm)below the filler plug hole.
What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determirie what kind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index.

HOW Check Lubricant to

Engine C,oolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL@ engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for:5 year$ or 150,000miles (240 000 km), whicheveroccurs first, if you add only DEX-COOL@ extended life coolant. The fdIowing explains your .coaling system and how to add coolant when it i s - 1 0 If~ have a problem with ~ YQU engine overheating, see Engine Overheating in the Index.

If the 1ev.el is below -thebottom of the filler plug hole, youfll need to add some lubricant.

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A :50/50mixture of water and DEX-COOL@ coolant far your vehicle will:

Give freezing protectiondown to -34F (-37C). Give boiling protectionup to-265'0F(129 "C).
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W.hat to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean water(preferably distilled) and one-half DEX-COOL' coolant which won't damage aluminum parts. If YOU use this mixture, you don't need to add anything else.

Protect against rust and corrosion.

Help keep the proper engine temperature. Let the w h g lights and gages work as they should.

NOTICE:
When adding.coolant, It is important that you use only DEX--COOL@ (s&ate-&ee) coolant. Tf co.olantother thanDEX-COOL@is added to the system, premature. engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result.In addition, the engine coolantwill require change sdoner at 30,000 miles (SO 000 k ) 24 months, m .or whichever occurs first. Damage caused by use the of coolant other than DEX=COOL@ not is covered by your new vehiclewarranty.

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Adding only plain water to your co ng system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other Iiquid.likealcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mix will. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is set the proper coolant mix. With for plain water or the wrong mix, your engme could get too hot but you wouldn't get the overheat warning. Your engme c:onld catch -6reand you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean water and DEX=COOLQcoolant.

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NOTICE:
If you .usean impropercoolant mix,your engine conld overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldntbe covered by p u r warranty. Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.

Checking Coolant

If you have.to add.coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check. yourcooling system.

NOTICE:
If yon use. the propercoolant, you dont have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system. Thesecan be harmful.
When your engine i.s cold, the coolant level should be at ADD, or a little higher. When your engine is warln, the level should be up to FULL H.OT, or a little higher.

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.Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank; bdt be c-ap$ul

riot to spill.it.

Turning the radiator. pre$sare c&pwhen the engine and radiator are. can.allow steam and hot scalding liquids to.-blowout. and burny,oub-adly. With the coolant recovery tank, you will alm.ost neve-rhave- add coolant at the radiator. t.0 Never turn the radiator?pressure cap even a little when the engineand radiatorare hot.

Y h a n be Bmmd.if f l ~ ~ s p l s i coolant OM hot ll engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will b.urnif the -enginepafts are hot enoggh. D.ontspill coolant-.ona hQt engine.,

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Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant sys-tem.The.thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature.

Power SteeringFluid

NOTICE:
Your radiator capis a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must tightly installedto be prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrowson the cap line up with theoverflow tub.eon the radiator filler neck.

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When to Check Power $.teeringFluid

It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a le.& in the,system or y m hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicattt a problem. Have-the.-systeminspecte.d and repaired.

TOdetermine what kind of fluid to use, E& Recommended Fiuids and Lubricants in the-:Index. Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid can-cmseleaks and damage hoses-andseals.

How To -CheckPower Steering Fluid

When the engine compartmentis cool, wipe the cap and. the top of the-reservoirciean,.then tms.crew the cap and wipe the dipstick .with a clean rag. Replace th.ccaptind completely :tighten.it.Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick.

Windshield Washer Flu,id

What to Use
When you need windshield washe? fluid, be sure to read the:maaufact-s instructions before me. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where.the.temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid th-athas su.fficien.t protection against free2i.n.g.

The 1evel.sh.suldbe between the-ADD and FULL mxks. For the 2.2L engine, the. fluid level should be at tbe C-mark. If rieCe;sssirfr,add m l y enou.ghfluid to bring the level up to the proper range.

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Adding Washer Fluid

.NOTIICE-:
a When using concentrated washer fluid,

dpen the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY with the washer synibol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is full.

follow the manufacturers instructions .for adding water. a Dont mix water with rea-dy-to-use washer to freeze. fluid. Water can cause- the soIution .and damage your washer tank .and fluid. other partsof the washer system. Also, water.doe-snt clean wellaswasher fluid. as e Fill yourwasher fluid tank only thre-elquarters full-when very cold. This its alIows for expansion if freezing occurs, which c o d d damage: the tank it is if completely full. Dont use radiator :antifreeze your in windshield washer. It can damage your washer system and paint.

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Brakes
Brake Fluid
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your brake system fixed, since a leak means that so.oner or later your brakes wont work. well, or wont work at all.
So, it isnt a good i d e a to top off your brczke fl.uid. Adding brake fluid wont correct :a leak. If-youadd fluid when your linings are.worn: then youll have too snucl.1 fluid when you. get new brake linings. You should add (or remove) b1-ake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.

Your brake master cylinder reservoir is ha-e. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid.
There .are only tw.0 reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that, the brak.e fluid goes. down to an acceptable level.:during normal brake lining wear. When new lin-ingsare put-in,the fluid level goes back up. The other leason is that fluid is leaking o.ut of thebrakesystem. If it is, you should lwve

If you have too much brake fluid, it can spin on the engine. The .fluid will burn if the-engine. is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic @em.
Refel to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when t.o check your brake fluid. See Periodic M.aintenance Tnspection-s n the Index. i

Checking B-rakeFluid

What to Adid When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- Such a s Delco Supreme 11 (GM Paft No.. 12377:967).Usenew brake fluid from a sealed container only. Always clean the brake,fluid reservuir cap and the area around the cap.before removing it. Th.is will help keep
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dirt from entering the reservoir.

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You. can check.th.e.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, h.aw your-brake System checked to see if there is B leak.

With the wrong kind.of fluid inyour brake system, your brakes may not work well, 'or' they may not even work at all. This codd cause a crash. Always use the proper-brake fluid.

After work i-sdone on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the levels are above MIN and below the top of each window.

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Your vehicle has front discbrakes and rear drum brakes.. Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts, For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as. engine oil, in your brake system can dam-agebrake system patts-sobadly that thefl1have to be rep1aced:Dont let someoneput in the wrong kind of fluid. If you spill brake fluid on your vehicles painted surfaces, the paint-finish can be damaged:.$e careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle. If you do, wash it off imnxdiately. See Appearance Care in the-Index.
Disc brake padshave built-in wear indicators that make. a. high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle-ismoving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).

The brake wear warnirg sound.means that.s.oon yaur brakes wont work, well. That could lead to an accident. When you hear the brakewear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.

I NOTICE:

Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads couldresult in costly brake repair.

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Some driving conditions or cljrnates may cause-abrake squeal when.the brakes are first app1ie.d or li,ghtly ;ipplied. This; does.laotmean something is-wrong with your brakes, Propeiiy torqued wheel nuts axnecessary to h:elp prevent. brake pulsation. When tirm are rotated, inspect -brakepads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the -propersequence to GM specifications. You r e a dnm brakes. donth-ave wear irdicators, but-if you ever hear a rex brake rubbing noise, have the rear -brakelinings inspected. Also, the .rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tit-& are removed -forrotatimar changing, When you have the &ant brakes replaced, have the rear bp&minspected, too, .Brake linings should alw-aysbe replaced as complete axle -sets. See, Brake System I-nspection ixl Section 7 of this manual under Part C Pexiodic Maintenance Inspections.

Brake Adjustment
Every time youmake a brace s~op, your disc brakes adjust for wear.

If your brake pedal goes down farthcr than normal., your rear drum brakes may need-:adjustrnent.Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times.

Replacing B:rake System Pats

.BrakeP.edaLTravel
S-eeyour dealer if the brake pedal does .not return to normal hei-ht,, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal ,travel. This cau1.d be a sign :qf brake troubk,
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Battery
Every -newvehicle h-as n D ~ CFreedom. .battery. You Q never have to .add watu to one of these. When its time for a new battery, we .recommend a .Deko Fteedom battery. Get-onethat has the replacement number shown on .the.original batterys label.
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Bulb Replacement
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&fore you replace any bulbs, .be .SUE that all .the k u ~ ~ p s
are off and the engine.isnt running. See Replacement Bulbs in the Index.

If youre not going to drive your vehisle.for 25 days &+more, take-off the black, negative (-) cable fkom the -battery. This will help keep your battery from Mnming dawn.

Halogen bulbs have pressurized g y inside and You or can burst if you drop 6.r scratch the bulb. others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb packa.ge.
J

t ac.id have B-atteries

gas can burn you and

that can explode. You can be badly hurtif you arent careful.See Jumy? Starting in the index for tips on working a und a battery with9,qt getting hurt.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle far longer storage periods.. Also, for your.audio system, see Theft-Deterrent Feature in the Index.

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Headlamps.
Sealed Be.am.L.amps
1. -Removethe screws from the headlamp. retainer.

2. .Pull the headlamp o-ut and remove fhc retainer.

3 . Unplug and remove the headlamp.

4; Plugin the new headlamp and put it in place,

5.

Put the retainexthe tighten the screws.

headlamp and install and.

Composite Headlamps 1. Open.the hood.

2. Remove the black protective cap.s from the removal pinsat the top of the radiator support. Use a hex socket to unscrew the pins.

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3. Pull the headlamp lens assembly out. (Some vehicles may have side-by-side bulbs.)

4. Unplug the electrical connector.

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5. Turn the. bulb countercl.ockrwiseto remove it.

Front Turn SignalLamps

If you.have fog.lamps, the lalizp bracket fog rnusE.De &H6v'ed before you can rep1ac.e the frontparking/!turn signal limps.

6. .Put-thenew bulb into theheadlamp lens ass-ernbiy and turn it clockwise until it is tight.

7. PhLg in the e1ectric.alconnector. 8. P.ut the headlamp 1-ensassembly back into t.he
ve:hicle. Insrall and tighten the screws.
1, Rea.ch under the bumper and behind the parkin,g/turn

2.

3.
4. 5.

signal lamp assembly. Push the tab on the socket, turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out, Holding the base of the bulb, pull the bulb straight out of the socket. Push the new bu1b.int.o thesocket until it clicks. Put the socket-back into lhe parkinghrn signal lamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks into place.

F.rontSidemarker Lamps.
1.

Center High-Mounted-Stoplamp

Remove the le-nsretaining screws.

2. Remove the sidenmker lens from the .radiator grille.

3. Turn the bulb and socket one-quarter of a-turn

counterclockwise,
4. Remove thebulb and socket fro'm the lens.

5. Install.the new:bulb and socket 10 the

sidemarker lens.

6,. Rotate the bulb and-socket one-quarter of-a .turn ciockwise.

7 . Install the sidemarker lens to the radiator grille.

8 . Insert the tabs into.the locators-

9. Tnstall and tighten the screws.

1. Remove the lais i-.etairiings c r e ~ s ;

.2. Remove the lens.

3. Remove.the bulb.

Taillamps
1.. Open the tailgate; 2. Re,movethe-.screwsf r ~ m the lamp assembly n e a the tailgate latch..

4. Insrall a new bulb?

and tighten the screws.

If equipment--such a cap or camper is installed on as your vehicle, a center high-mounted stoplamp feed wire is provided along the driver's s.iid& fram-e.This wire rear ,-rshouldbe used to install a center high-mounted '-stoplanip in the cap 'or c.mper;

3. Pull the assembly away from the pickup side.panel.

4. Turn the socket countexclockwise to remove it. Push the tab. i-n while you turn the s,ocket.
5. Pull the bulb out.

,6. Push the new bulb into the socket-. 7. Put the scrcket into the assembly and.ttlrn the s:ocket c l o c k w k until it locks into-place-: 8. Rep1.ac-e-the assembly. Install and tighten the screws, -9. Close the tailgate.

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Underh.osdLamp
1. Disconnect-theelectrical conn&tor frum the underhood lamp assemb1,y.
2. Re~~iove screws. the

Vanity Ntirror Lamps

1. Insert the blade of a small screwdrivef-iizto the ceI1-ler slo-ta,t the bottom ofthe lens.

2.. Gently pry tBe.Bcre.wdriver,d~wn order to lift out in

t k lens;

3.. Disconnect ,th,eground wire.

4. Rembvei th.e lamp assembly fforn the hood.

5. Install the new bulb.

3. Pry out the bulb.

4, Pre.ssthe new bulb into place. 5 , Sli&.=the. tabs of the lens.mid& .the side ;of the side frame. vanity ass.e-mbly

7. Connea the graun-dwire.

-8. Gonnixt the electrical connectbr to the

lamp assembly:

6. Rotate the lens-downward,

7. Snap the lens into the fiame.

-WindshieldWiper Blade .Replacement

See Normal Maintenance Replacement Pqrt.s in the Inde-xfor the proper type of replacement blade.

I NOTICE:
Use care when -removing-or installing a blade assernb-ly.,Accidentalbumping can cause the arm to fall back and strike the windshield.

1.. To remove the old wiper blades;, lift the wiper arm until it 1o.ck.sinto a vertical position.

A. Bl.ad-eAsse.mbly
B. Arm Assembly

C. Locking Tab D. Blade Pivot E. Hook S.10t E Arm Hook

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5. Be sure-that the notche-s are 1:ocked.by the boztom claws. Make sure that a11 other d a w s are properly 1o.ckd 011 both ,sidesof the insert slots.
3. Remove the insert from the blade assembly. The insert has two notches at one-endthat are 1ocke.d by the-bottom claws :of the blade msembly. At the notched ead;pull thtt in$efl f$Oln the .blade:assemb1.y.

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4. To imtall the-neu! wiper ?me& slide the insert (D), notched.end last, into the end with twoblade d a w s (A). Slide-the-insertall $he way through the blade claws at the opposite end (E). The plastic caps (e) will .be forced off as the insert is fully il1.serte.d.

A. Claw.in N0tc.h

B . C.orrect Installation C. Incorrect Inst.aJlati~n

Poorly maintained and improp-erly used tires are dangerous. 0 Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much, friction. You could have an air-out and serious a accident. See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index. CAUTION: (Continued)

Unaerinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires.The resulting-accident could cause serious injury. Check alltires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold. Overinflated tires are more likely to-be cut, punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when youhit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your tread is badly worn, or if your tires have been damaged, replace them.

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Inflation -- Tire Pressure

The CertificationlTire label, which is on the drivers door edge, .above.the door latch shows the correct tires when theyre cold. inflation pressures for your Cold means your vehiclehas been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6km).

NOTICE: (Continued)
I your tires have too much air (overinflation), f you can get the following: 9 Unusual wear Bad h a n d h g 0 Rough ride 1 Needless damage from road hazards. )

NOTICE:
Dont let anyone tellyou that underinflation or overinflation isall right. Its not. If your tires dont have enough air (underinflation), you can get the following: Too much flexing Toa much heat @ Tire overloading 0 Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy. NOTICE: (Continued)

When to Check
Check your tires once amonth or more. Also, check the tire pressure of the sparetire. If you have a compact spare tire, itshould be at 60 psi (420 kPa). How to Check

Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You cant tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when theyre underinflated, Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaksby keeping out dirt and moisture.

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Tire Inspection and Rotation

Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 QOO. to 13 0.00 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When Its Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this section for more information. The purpose of regular rotation. is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the mast important. See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals.

If your vehicle has a compact spare tire, dont include it in your tire rotation. After the tireshave b e a rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation. pressuresas shown on the Certificatioflire label. Make certain that all wheel nuts properly are. tightened. See Wheel Nut Torquein the Index.

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Rust-ordirt on a wheel,.or on the partsto which it is fastened, can make wheelnuts bec:omelo-ose a-ftepa.time. The wheel coukd come off and cause: an accident. When you changea wheel, remove any .rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emwgency, you can use a cloth or a paper: towel to do this; but be sgre to use a scraper or wim brush later, you if need to, to get all the rust dirt off. (See or Changing a Flat Tire in .the Index.)

When,Us Time for Nk-WTires One way to tell when its time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when yo-urtires have only l / 16 inch (1.6 mnm) or less of tread remaining.

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You can see the indicators at three 01: mn1-e places around. thetire-. a You can see cord .or fabric showing through the tires rubber. The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enou.gh to show cord-orfabric. The tire has a bump, bulge or split. The tire hn.s a puncture, cut or other damage that cant be repaired well because of the size 01: :location of the damage.

Buying.New Tires
Mixing tires could 'causeyou to lose control while driving. If you mix tiresof different: sizes type- or (.radialand bias-belted tires), the vehicle not may handle properly, land you could have .a crash. Using,tires of different sizes may also cause .damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the:.same size and type tires on all wheels. It's all right to drive with your compact spare (if .you have one), It was developed use on for your vehkle.

'If you 'eve.rreplace your tires with those-not :having .a TPC Spec number, make Sure they are the same,size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bas, .bias-belted..orradial) as you^ original tires..

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While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light-trucksmay vary with respect..tothese e: . orades, they must also. conform to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performanc.e Criteri-a(TPC) standads.

Warning: .The tract-ioa grade assigned to thi.s .tire is based ,on brakin.g (straight ahead) tractioli tests and-do.es not include comering (tuning3 tractioh.

Temperature -- A, 33, C

Scheduled wheel alig-nment wheel balancing are not an.d needed. However, if y0.u notice unusual tire wc;ar or yo?urvehicle pulling. ode way or -theo,t.her,the alignment may need to b.e m e t . If y ~ notice your vehicle u vibrating.when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced.

Wheel Replac-ement

Warning: 'The temperature grad.e for this tire is estab1ishe;d for'a-tirethat i.sproperly inflated .and not overlaaded. Excessi-vespeed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat bui1.d.upand.pes-sible tire failure,

The w h W s on your vehicle were'aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give.you the longest tire life and best overall perf~rrnance.

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Used Replacement Wheels

r
Using thewrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be :d.angerous.. of I t could affect the braking and handling your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make. you lose contrd. You could have a~c.olliSioh in which you or others couldbe injured. Always use the.correct wheel, wheel b;olts and wheel nuts for replacement. Putti ; ,a used wheel on your venicIe is dangerous. You cant know how ids been used or how far its been driven.It could fail suddenly and cause an accident. E you have to replace a wheel, use a new GICI.original equipment wheel.

The wrong wheel can also cause pro-blems with hearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper hei.ght, vehicleground clearance and tireor tire chain clearanceto the body and .chassis;

See Changing a Flat Tire more infmm.abn.., ..

: Index for

Tire,Chains

NOTICE: (Continued)
I you do find a traction device that will fit, install f them on the rear4irgs. If you have other size tires, use tire chains only where legaland only whenyou must. Use. only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper axle size for your tires. Install them on the drive tires (four-wheel-drive vehicles.can use chains on both axles) and tighten them tightly as possible as and with the ends. securely fastened. Drive slowly follow the chain manufacturers instructions. If you can hearthe chains contztc,ting your vehicle, stop and retighten them. the contact contimes; If slow down untilit stops. Driving toa fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle.

use tire chains. They can damage your vehicle because theres not enough clearance. Use another type of traction device onlyif its for manufacturer recommends it use onyour vehicle and tiresize combination and road conditions. Follow that -manufacturers instructions. To help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if its contacting yourvehicle, and dont spin your -wheels.. NOTICE: (Continued)

Appearance Care
R.emernkr,cleaning producrs can be hzardous. Some: are tQxic. Others can bwst ir~to. flame if YOU slrike -amatch or get them on a hot part of the veh-ide. Some are dangerous if yau breathe their- fumes clo.sed space. in Wlie11 you use anything fram a co&t.ainerto clean your vehicle, b.e sure to follow the manufacturers warnirigs. . -andinstruc.tiam. And always open your doors or windows when youre cleaning the i,nsi.de. Never usethese to clean your vehicle:
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Dont use any of these unless this manual says-,yQu can. In many uses, these will d a m a p yciur vehicle:

Alcohd

Laundry Soap
Bleach Reducing Agents

Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle

Use a vac.um cleaner often to geb-r-idof dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth.

e Naphtha

Carbon Tetrachloride Paint Thinner Turpentine

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Lacquer Thinner
Nail Pb1is.h Remover
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They can all be.hazardous.-- some-marethan others -- and they can all damage your vehicle, too.

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Using Focl-Type Cleaner on Fabric

1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt.
2. Always clean a whole- trimpanel or section. Mask surromdiirrg.trim along stitch or welt lines..

Using Solvent-Qpe Cleaner on Fa

First, see if you have to use solve,nt-type cle - - at all. Some spots and stainswill clean off better w m Just water and mild. soap.
.

3. Mi-xMuid-Purpose Powdered Cleaner-following, the directions on the container label. 4. Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge. Dont saturate the material anddo.nt .rubit roughly.
5. As-soon as youve cleaned the section, use-a sponge to remove the suds.

If you need to use a.solvent:

1. Gently scrape excess soil from -thetrim-material with a clean, dull knife or scraper.

2 . Use ve1.y little cledner, li-ghtpressure arid clean cloths (preferably cheeseclo.th). Cleanirigshould starta t the outside of the stain, feathering toward .the center. 3. Keep changing to a clean section of the cloch.
,4. When you clean a stain from fabric, imme.diatelydry the area with a blow dryer to help prevent a cleaning Ang.

6. Rinse the section with . a - cletin, wet sponge. 7. Wipe off whats left with a slightly damp paper mwel or cl.oth.
8. D y it immediately with r

- ,tow dryer.

Fabric Protection
Your vehicle has upholstery and carpet that has been treated with Scotchgard Fabric Protector a 3M TM product. It protects fabrics-by repelling oil and water, which :are .the c,arriefsof nio$t staihs. Even with this protection, you still ,nee:d clean your upholstery and to. carpet. often to keep it I-0-akingnew. .Further information an cleaning i s available by calling 1-800-433-3296 (in Minnesota, I-800-442-6167).

9. Wipe with a dean cloth.

1. 'Cgrefully Scrape off excess stain. 2. Clean with coQ1.water anddiow to dry.
3. If

a -$n.remai:ins,clean it with s.slvent-typec1:leaner.

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Non-Gre,asy$%aim

11.. %&efully scrape off .excess stain, Thefi .sponge the soiled area withcool water.

2. Ifa.stai-nremains.,'follow the fwm-type in.strwtions

described.earlier.

Care of Safety Belts

Keep belts clean and I r.

Do not. bleach-ordye safety belts. If you do, it. them. I crash, they n may severely- weaken might notbe able $0.provide adequate protection. Clean safetybelts only with mild soap ,and lukewarm wate-r.
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Cleaning rthe Top -ofthe. Instrum-exst. Panel

Use only mild soap and-w&te,r clean the top surfaces .tb of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause ,annoying;reflections inthe windshield &:d even make it difficu1.t to see:thfough .thewindsh-ield .. under ce1 n conditions.

Glass
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glas,s Cleaner (CM. Part No% 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove nbrmal tobdccu smoke and dust films on .. . inreri0;T glass.
D,ont use abrasivedeaners on gl&s, because they cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the jnsicte rear window, since they may have to b.e,scraped off 1at.e.r.

Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and. Wiper Blades

Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle

The paint finish on yaw vehicle provides beauty, depth of calor, gloss retention and durability.

If t windshield is not clear after using the windshield l x f washer? or i the wiper blade chatters when running,. wax, Washing Yo>u.r Vehicle s m or other materid may be on the blade or windshield. The best way to preserve your vehicles finish is to keep it & U the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield, W I clean by waslning it often with lukewarm or coId waier. .. Cleaner, Bon Ami @ -Powder (ilon-scratching glass, Dont wash your vehiclein the direc:t rays of the sun. cleaning powder), GM Part No. IQ500.11. The windshield. Dont.use strong s-oaps.orchemical detergents. Use is-. clean-ifbeads do not form when y.ou rinse it with water, liquidhand,dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps. Grime from the windshield will stick$0the wiper blades Dont use cleanhg ,agents that are petroleumbased, and affect theirperformam. Clean the blade by wiping or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents vigorously with a cloth so&ed in full-strength windshield should be flushed promptly .and not allowed to dry on washes solvent. Thenrinse the blade with water. the surface, .orthey could stain. Dry the finish with a .Check the wiper blades a d clean them as necessary; soft, clean chamois.or an all-cotton towel to avoid replace blades that look worn. surface scratches and water sptting.
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Weatherstrips
Silicone grease o.n weatherstrips will make them Iast longer, s.eal-better,and no.t stick or squeak. Apply sili&ne grease with a.clean cloth at:least every six months. D.urin,g verycold, damp weather more frequent application may be re,quired. (See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index.)

High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle.

Cleaning Exterior Lamp.s/Lenses

Use 1ilkewa-mor cold water, a soft cloth and .a Iiquid hand, dish or car washing ( n d d detergent) soap.to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle.

Finish Ca.re
Occasional waxing.01miid~~palishmg~ . of .yaw-vehicle by hand may be neces.$aryTC, reinove-regidue.f r m the paillf finisk You Can g ~GM-apprci;v.ed cleaning prod,ucts t f h m your dealer. (See Appearance C,me:and Materials in the Index.)

droppings,chemicals:from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicles fhish if theyremain OD painted If sur&es. Wash the. vehicle as:Soon a.s p~ssibk. nkcessary, use n:an-ibrasive cl~aners g e marked -that safe for painted surfaces to remove fmeign matter..
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and.chemica1 fallout tha3 can take their tall over a period of years. Y0.u c.m h e l p 0 keep the paint finish iooking new by keeping your .v&icle gaaged .or covered whenever possible.

Pratecting Exterior Bright Metal -Parts

NOTICE:
Machine compounding or aggressive polishingon a bas.ecoai/clesircaat paint fmishmay dull.the. finish or leave swirl marks..
Foreign-materials su.,chas ealci-u:mchloride and othersalts, i.cemeltingagent.s, roadoil and tar, tree sap, bird

Right metal :parts should be cleaned regularly -f,g keep their lu-ster. Washing with water is all that-3s umdly u&ded. Howeves,you. may use chr.omepolish on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary. Use.specia1 care with duminum tr-im.To avaid damaging protective trim, never use auto or chrome polish, steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum. A coatifig of wax, -.ru.blaedto high -polish,i s recomm-ended for.all bright metal papts.

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Cleaning Aluminum Whe.els (If Equipped)

Keep your wheels clean using a soft de-ancloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly., dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The-surfaceof t h a e wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Dont use strangsoaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes .on them because you could darnage he.surface.

Ckaning Tires
To clean your tires, use a -stiff bruih with a tire demer.

I NOTICE:
When applying a tire ilressingalwags take care to. wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on thebody or wheels of the vehicle. Petsoleum-based products may damage the paht finish.

Dont-take- your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has. silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These brushes can alsq dam.age the surface-of these wheels. .
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Sheet Metal Damage

.If your vehicle is damaged ahd requires sheet-metal repair QT replacement; make sure the body repair shop -appliesanti-corrosion material to the p,artsrepaired or replaced to-resture corrosion protection.

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Finish Dam-age
Any st0n.e chips, fracture-$or deep scratches .in the finish should he repaired right away. Bare metal ,will corrode quicl;ly.antl may cItwelap into a.major repah expense. Minor chips a r d scmtches can be repaired.with touch-up materi.ds -availablefrbm your dealex or other serviceoutlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be. GOrrectizd in your dealer Ts body and ,paint shop.

C.he-mica1 Paint Spotting

Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pohtanrs can fall.upon and attack painted .surfzes..ori..your vihisle. This damage can .take twc! farms: ,blotchy, ringl.et-shaped discolorations, and small irregular dark spots i=t&ed into the paint surface.
Although no defect in the paint job Cau,ses-.-this, will GM repair, -at no c-hargeto the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged bythis fallout conditmn within 12 months or IZ,C>OO rni1.e.s(20 000 - m p.urchast,k of ) whichever occurs first.

Underbody hlaintmance

This applies only to materials manufactured and sold by General Motors. Bodie-s,body c:cjnversiofis DIequipment riot rnade:or 'sold by General M~t01-s not CQvered., are

Appearance Care Materials Chart

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Vehicle IdentificationNum'ber (VIN)

Service Parts Identification Label

You'll find ,this. 1abel:on: inside .of the glove .box.It's the veEy helpful if you ever need to order,par&.On this label i-s: your VIN, themodel designation,
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SAMPLE4UXVM072675

paint information and

a list of all production options and sp.ec'ia1equipment.

This is the legal identifier for yaur vehicle. It appears.on a.piate i the. f i m t corner of-theinstrumefit panel, on the n driver's sidei YOU. gee it if you look through the can windshield fimn oLtside.'youTvehicle. The'VIN also apgears :og the Vehcle Certification :and Servlice Parts labels -;andthe'certific:aE$-oflitk and registrgtion.

Be s u e that.this label is' not removed from the

Engine Identification
The'8th :ch.al-.acterin y?ourVIN is the engine:code. This code willhelp you identi-fyyour engine; specifications
and q5lti.cem-ent.parts.

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Electrical System.
Ad-d-OnElectrical Equipment

.NOTICE:
Dont add anything electrical to your vehide first. Some unless you check with your dealer can electrical. equ-ipment dimage your vehicle and the damage wouldnt be cove-red byyour warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.

Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to. add anything ektrical to your vehicle, see Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped-Vehicle in the Index.

Fuges and Circuit Breakers:

The w i n g circuits.in YWT v-ehicle,are protegted ,from short circuits-bya eo1Gbination :Qf fuses, cizcuit brre.akers and fusible thermal Lid&. This greatly reduces the cha-nceoffires .caused by electrical problems.
Look at the .silver-odored baml inside the fuse. If the band is. broken.;oTmelted, replace the-fuse. Be sure you r.epl.acea bad fuse with a new m e of the identieallsize .andrating.

Instrument Panel Fuse Block

.Thefuse b1o;ck.i~ the at .driver' end of the k instrurhent panel.

If you ever-havea problem .on the road and don't have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same amperage. Just pick some fkatwe of your vehicle that ,yuu cafi 'get a l o ~withoul-- like the radio or cigarette g lightw- and use t fuse, if it is the corfect:amperage. s i Replace i t as:soon as you can.

Remove the cover by turning the -fastener co~nterclockwise. Extra fuses and th-e-fuse extractor 'are provided in the cover. To reinstall the fuse panel cover, -push in and turn the fastener ctockwi.se.

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FuseKirsuit 'Breaker 1
i

U'

FuselCircuit
Breaker-

Usage

Power D-aorLOcks, Power 'seat, Power Seat Lu.mbar, Remot.e Keyless Entry Power Windows, Sunroof Mo.dwle/Motor

Fuse/Circuit Breaker 5

FuseKircuit Breaker -16 17

8
9

10-

12
14 I5

Replacement.-Bulbs
Lamps Sea1e.d. Beam Halogen Hadlamps Composite Low-Beahi Halogen Headlamps Composite High-Beam Halogen Headlamps Tail. and Stgplamps Front Sidemarker Lamps Fronf Turn Signal Lamps Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Underhood Lamp Visor Vanity Mirror Lamps

Quantity

Number 2El 9006 HB4 90.0.5433 3057 L94 3157NA 577 93. 74

1 4

4-67

2.2L

VORTEC 4300 12551472

PF52 Al.I-43C CV746C 24200.745 41-932 GF48 1 Trico (20 inched5 1 cm)

Capacities (Approximate)
Cooling. System Capacity* Eqgine. 2.2L VORTEC 4300 Transmission AutornaticlManual Automatic M.mual Quantity 11.s quarts (11.0 L) ll.7 quarts (11.1 L) 11.9 quam (11.3 L)

VoRTEC-43~~

Crankcase Capacity* Quantity with F-ilter Engine2.2L 4 5 quarts (4.3L) VORTEC 43QO 4.5 quarts (4.3 L) Automatic. Transmis$ion Capacity*
Type

Fuel Tank CapacityType Standard Tank

. . . . . . . ... .
I

Quan .1.8.5gallons (79-L)

A/C ReSrigerant Capacity

Type

4L60E

Quantity (Drain and Refill) 5.0 quarts (4.7 L)

Quantity R-134.a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 oz. or 2 lbs. (0.9kg)

Air Conditioning Refrigerants

Not :allair c.onditianidg refrigerants -methe.same.. If th,e air condi-tioningsystem in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper reffigerant is- used. If .youre. no.t mfkj ask your GM dealer. .

*After refill, the level nzmt be checked,

Ditferential Fluid Axle Rex Front

6-70

Vehicle Dimensions*
Wheelbase S/T10603 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108.3 inches (275;l cm) S/TlO'803 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117.9.inches (2995 cm) ST10653 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122.9 inehe:s (312.2 cm) Length S/T 10603 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-89 inches (480.1 cm) .O S/Tl0803 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204.9 inches (520.4 cm) SIT10653 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203..6 inches (5-17,.1cm) Height S-l0603-/S 1Q803 . . . . . . . . . . 62.1 inches (157.7 cm) S106'53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.2 inches (158.cicrn) TlQ.6.03/T10653. . . . . . . . . . 63.8 inches (162.1 cm) T 10803 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.4 inches (16 6 1 cm) Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67.9 inches (172.5 cm) Front Tread S Series 0.0 Wheel Offset . . . . . . . . 54.5 inches.(138.4 cm) -6.4 Wheel Offset . . . . . . 55.0 inches (139.6 cm) T Series 15-inch Tires * ,.-G . , . 5 7 3 inche.s (145.4 cm) 3 1 x 10.5 Tires . . . . . . . . . 6 1 2 inches (155.4 crn) Rear Tread S Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.7 inches' (138.8 CIB) T Series 1-5-inchTii-es . . . . . . . . . . 56.1 inches. (139.9 cm) 3 1 :x 10.5 Tires . . . . . . . . . 519.1 inches (1.59.9cm) "Figures reflect base equipment only.

6-72

Section 7 Maintenance Schedule

This section COV~TSthe mainten-awerequired.for your vehicle. Your vehicle ;ntxxts-tBeseservices to retain its safety, dep.enclability and emission .control performance.
7-2 7-4 7-5 7 -5 7.-6 7 -6

Ilztroducitisn Part A.: Scheduled Maintenmee Services Short Trip/City Defiiiition Shmt TTip/City Intervals Long,T~ip/Highway Definition .LongTrip/Highway Intervals

7-7 7-37 7-58 7-60

7-63

Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Long.Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule Part C: Pefiodh5Maintenmc.e Inspectibas Part D: Ret-ommended Fluids and Lubricants Part E: Maintenance Recard

74

I I
KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED

Introduction
Your Vehicle and theEnvironment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps tokeep your vehidle in-gpad w o r b g condition, but also.helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance oan even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflationcan increase the level af emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our environment, and to keep your vehicle'in good condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.

IMPORTANT:

Protection Plan

7-2

H0.w This Section is Organized

The remainder of this section is divided into five parts:

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services shows what to have done and .how often. Same of t h s e services can be complex, Scj unless you are.technic.ally qualrfied and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealers. servic,e department or another qualified service cent6r do these jobs.

Pef.farming maihtexiance work on a vehicle c.an be dange:rous..In trying t.0 do s.ome jobs,.you.c.an be :seriously injured..Do ,yourown maintenance work.only if you have the required. know-how and the proper-toolsand equipment for the job. If you haveaay doubt, have aqualX1ed technician do the work.
If y . 0 are skilled efiough to do so-me work an your ~ vehicle, you will probab1.y want to gel: the serviceinformation GM publishes. See S-ervice Owner .and. Publications in the Index.

Using Your Maintenance Schedule

The-properfluids and lubicants to use are listed in.Part D. Make sure whoever sezvic.esyour vehicle uses these. All parts should bereplacedhnd all necessary repbs done r else before you O af~ybne drives the vehicle. These schedules are for .vehicles that:
a carry passengers and cargo with.in recommended

limits. You?willfind these limits on your velzichs Certifiication/Tire label. See Loading.Your Vehicle in the Index.
0

are driven on reasonable-road surfaces within legal driving limits..

a .are drivec off-road in- -mmi%nended e r . See, the m Off-Road .Driving With-Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle in the Index.
0

use the recommended fuel. See Fuel in the Index.

Sekcting-the Right Schedul-e

First youll need to decide which ofthe two schedules is right for YOU^. ire-hicle.Heres how to decide which schedule to follow:

7-4

Short Trip/City Intervals.

Every 6,000.Miles (10 QOO h : Rotation. ) Tire Every 15,000 Miles (25000 km): Air Cle-anelFilter Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions. Front Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only) (orat each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Every 30,000 Milles (50 000 Bm): Air Cl,eaner Filter Replacement. Fuel Fi,lter Replacenient. Every 50,008 Miles (83 0.84)km): Automatic Transmission Service (sevexe conditions only). Every 60,000 Miles (I00 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug-Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection. Every ISO.,OOO Miles (240 000 km): Coo1in.g System Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first). Th&se' intervals only surnfimrize maintenance x&rvkes. Be sure to fcrllow the complete maintenance schedule on the fulluwing-pages.

Maintenance Schedule
Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule is true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads. Use the ShortTrip/City schedule for these conditions.

Long'T.l.ip/Hi-ghway Intervals

Driving a vehicle with af.lly warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine to break oil down slower,

Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 k ) Engine Oil and Filter m: Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Drive Axle Service. Tire Rotation. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 k ) Fuel Filter m: Replacement. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Front Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only) (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 k ) Automatic m: Transmission Service (severeconditions only). Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 k ) Engine Accessory m: Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 k ) Spark Plug Wire m: Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection. Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every -60months, whichever occurs first). These intervalsonly summarize. maintenance services. Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages.

7-6

Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule

+ A good .time.to check yourbrakes is during tire
rotation. See:Brake System Inspection under Periodic Maintenance Inspection in Part C of this schedule, (seeRecommended Fluids ,and Lubricants in the Index for proper lubricant to use):

** Drive axle setvice

LockingDifferenti,al-- .Drain fluid.and refill at first engine oichange. At-subsequent oil Changes, check fluid level and add fluid as neede.d.. driving i If n dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every 15,000 miles (25 000 km).
0

Standard .Differential -- Check fluid level. a n d . add fluid as needed at every oil change If driving in ,dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every 15,000.miles (25 000km). .More frequent lubrication may be required for heavy-duty or off-road use.

?art TrWCity Maintenance Schedule

6,000 Miles (1.0000 -km)

Ll Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever oc.cursfirst).

An Emisxi6~ .Control Sem:ice.

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An E~-taissiari Curttd Service..

17Lubricate chassis components (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). (See ootnote #.I 0Check rearhont axle fluid.level and add fluid as needed. Check.constant velocity joints and -axleseals for leaking. (See footnote * * .)

Lubricate chassis components (or every -3months, whichever occurs first). (S-eefmtnate. #.)

Slhort Trip/City Mainten,ance.Schedule

Check re.ar/front axle fluid levell and add fluid as nceded. Check constant velocjty joints and axle seals for lealung. (See footnote .*,*.) 0Rotate tires. See Tire Insp.ectiam and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern .and,additional information. (See footnote +.)

I
9,000 Miles (1.5000 km)
0Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whit-hever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate chassis components (orevery

3 months, whichm occurs fi t). (See footnote #.) 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add .fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and -axleseals for leaking. (See.footnote * * .)
~ ~

DATE

4CTUAL.MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

.DATE AC-TUAL

MILEAGE

SERVICEb B E

7-9

Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule

I
0Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity j.oints and axle seals or leaking. (See footnote **.) 17 Rotate tires. See-Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for prop-er-rotation pattern and additional information. (%e footnote +.)

12,000 Miles (20 000 km)

0Change engine oil and ,filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs -first),
An Emission Control Service.
~

a..Lubricatechassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). @ee.footnote#.)

RATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE.

SERVICED B Y

7-10

.ShortTrip/City Maintenance Schedule

I
0Check readfi-ont axle fluid level and add
fluid as 'needed. Check con-stantvelocity joints and .axleseals for leaking. (See footnote **.) For Two-Wheel-Drive vehic1e.s -only:Cle-an and repack the front wheel bearings (or at .each brake relining, whic.hever occurs first).

15,000 Miles (25 000 km)

0Change engine oil and filter (or every
3. months, whichever occ-urSfirst).
An Emission-Control Service.

.Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions, Replace filter if necessary. An Emissioiz-Control Se-rvice.. (See footnote?.)

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

7-ll

.Sho.rtWplCity Maintenance Sche.dule

17 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check cmstant velocity joints and axle seals for Xeaking. (See footnote * - a , ) Rotate tires. Se,e.Tire Inspection and Rotation 1 n the.Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See hotnote +.)

18,000 Miles (30 000 km)

I7 Change engine oil andfilter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

Lubricate c,hassi.s cornp.onents every (or 3 months, whichever occurs.first). (See footnote #:.)

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED.BY:

7-12

Short Tri-p/City Maintenance Schedule

I
24,000 Miles (40 000 km)
0Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emisxion Control Service.

21,000 Miles (35000 km)

El Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rearlfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant vel.ocity joints and axle seals for lealung. (Se.e footnote '** .)

Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.)

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

(Continued)

Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule

I
27,000 Miles (45000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Cuntrol Service;

.24,000Miles (40 000 krn) (Continued)

Check rearlfront axle fluid level and add .fluid as.needed. Check constant velocity joints .and axle -sealsfox leaking. (See fuotno.te * * .) 0Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation .in the Index for proper rotation p-atternand:additi.onal information. (See footnote +.)

0Lubricate chas-siscomponents (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). (See,footnote #.) Check readfront axle fluid 1 and add t
fluid as needed. ,Checkwnstant velocity joints ,and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote ?)

DATE

ACTUA-LMILEAGE

ISERVICED BY: I

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

7-14

Short .Trip/CityMaintenance Schedule]

0Change engine oil and fi;lter(or every
3 months, -whicheveroccurs first).
An EnztssiO-n%ontrulService.

30,000 Miles (50 0.00km)

0For Two-Wheel-Drive.vehicles only: Clean
and rep.ack thefront wheel bearings (or ateach brake relining, whichever occurs first). Replace fuel .filter. An Emission Control Service. (%e-.fo-otnotef .) 0Replace-air cleaner -filter.
Ah Emission Control Serviee.

0Lubricate chassis components (or .every

3 mo-nths,whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0CheCk re.ar/front axle fluid level m d add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote. * * .)

0Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and

Rotation In the-Index for proper rotation pattern and additknal information. (See footnote +.>
I
I

DATE

AC,TUALMILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

7-15

36,000 Miles (60 000 km)

0Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emissiun Control Sewice.

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

0Lubricate chassis components (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid.as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)

0Lubricate chassis 'cu-mponents (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.)

.
I

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE
~~ ~

SERVICED BY:

7-16

Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule

I
39,000 Miles (65 000 km)
Change engine oil and.fiker (or every 3 months, whichever OCCUB first).
An Emission Control Service,

IJ Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotatian in ,the Index forproper rotation pattern and additi;onalinmmatirm. (See footnote +.) .DCheck reair/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed,.Check constant velocity joints and axle sea1.s for leaking. (See footnote **.)

0Lubricate chassis comp.onents (or every

3monthsj whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/froizt axle fluid level and ,add fluid -asoeeded. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)

r
DATE
ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

1
1 -

Short Trtp/City Maintenance .Schedule

1
1

42,000 Miles (70000 km)

0Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Curitrol-Service.

0Check readfrant-axle fluid level and addfluid as needed. Check mnstant velocity joints and axle seals forleaking. (See foatnote :k* ,)
Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See fcmtnote I-.)

Lubricate chassis:components (or every 3 month.s, whichever occurs first). (See foutnote #.)

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

7-1.8

Sho.rtTri"p/City Maintenance Schedule

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

1
O-ForTwo-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 Control Service. (See footnot&.)

45,000 Miles (75 0.00km)

0Lubsic.ate.chassis components (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0. readfront axle fluid level and add Check fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote * .) .*

.DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B X

7-19

Short,Trip/City Maintenance Schedule

I
0Check readfront axle fluid level and. add
;fluid.as.needed. Check c-onstantvelocity
joints and.axle,s d s for leaking. (See fo-otnote* *..) 0Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional info-rmation. (See footno:te +.)

48,000 Miles (89 000 km)

0Change engine oil and filter (orxvery
3 months,,whichever occurs first).
AI?Emissiun Control Slervice.

Lubricate chassis components.,(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.)

DATE

ACTUAL MrLEAGE

SERVICED BY:

7-20

Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule

50,000 Miles (83 000 km)

0Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditilons: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 O F (32C) or hgher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.

- Uses such as-found in taxi, police or

delivery service.
I f you do m t use your vehicle under any of these da conditians, thefluid andfilte>r not require changing.

Manual transmiss.ionfluid doe,snt require change.

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

7-21

51,000 Miles (85 000 km) E Change engine oil -and:filter(or every l
3 months, which.ever- occuwfirrst).
An Emisrst'on Control Service.

54,000 Mile8 (90 000 km)

El Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ,first).
An Emis3ion Control Service,

17Lubricate chassis components Cor every

3 months, whichever OCCUTS -first). (S-eefootnote #.) Check readfront axle fluid. lwei and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for le ( : footnote **.) S e

Lu,bricate c.hassis co-mponents(or every 3 months, whichever-occurs first). (See fmtn.ote #.)

DATE

ACTUAL-MILEGGE

SERVICED-BY

7-22

Short Trip/City MaintenanceSchedule

I
57,000 Miles (95 000 km)
0Change engine si1 and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Cuntpd Sewice,

Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See fo-otnote* * .) 0Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index or proper rotation pattern and :additionalinformation. (See footnote +.)

0Lubricate chassis components (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)

DATC

ACTUALMILEAGE

ISERVICED BE1

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:

60,000 Miles (100 000 km)

7-24

Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule

1 63,000 Miles (105 000 km)

17 Change engine oil
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. ~n mission Control Sewice. (See footnote-f..) Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation in theIndex for prop.er rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage

U Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs .first).

(See footnote #.) 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle sealsfor leaking. (See footnote ** .)

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

ISERVICED B Y

t5t

,000 Miles (I10 000 km)

0Check readfront axle fluid level a.nd:add
fluid. as needed. Check conslant velocity j ~ i n t and axle seals -forI-eahng. s (&e footnote.,**-,) 0Rotate tires. See Tire %.-spection .and Rotation in the Index for pr~per rotation pattern and.additional i.nformation. (See .footnote +.)
.. ,

0Change engine oil and fi :r (ox e v a y

3 monihs, whichever occurs first). h Emission Curztroi Service. 0Lubric:at.echassis camp-meats- (or e v a y 3 .months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote#.)

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE. SERVICED B Y

7-26

Short Trip/C.ity..MaintenanceSchedule

I
72,000 Miles (12-0900 k t )
Change engine oil and fil-ter(or eve1 3 .month.s,whichever occurs first).
An Ernission Control Service.

69,000 Miles, (115 000 km)

- Change engine 0-ila d f i l t e r (01 every 0
3 rno,oth$,whichever,occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

'Lubri.catec,kas.siscomponents (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ( S e efootnote #.) 0Che.ck readfrcmtaxle fluid level' and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals. for leaking. (See footnote 4c* .)

CJ Lubricate chassis components (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). (See foo-tnote#.)

DATE

ACTUAL MJLEAGE

SERVICED B'Y:

..,

. C _ , - > .

L . .

-,..

..

.Short TripKity -MaintenanceSc-hedule.

75,000_Miles(1.25000 km)
0Check readftont axle fluid level and ad.d
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking, (See footnote .** .> 0Rotate tires-. See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index .for.proper rotati-on pattern and .add~iti.anal i-nformation, (See footnote +.)

0Change engine oil .andfilter (or every

3 months, whichever o.ccurs first).
An

Emission Control Sqvice.

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVLGED BY:

78,000 Miles (130 000 km)

0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are
driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Conpol Service. (See footnote-f..) 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for lealung. (See footnote ** .)

0Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Sewice.

Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.)

F
DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

3EXVICED BKI

L7

7-29

Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule

I
81,000 Miles (135 000 km)
0Change -engine oil and ,filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control S e n k v .

78,000 Miles (130.000km) (Contintced)

0Check rear/ront axle fluid level and add

fluid as needed. Che-ckconstant veloci-ty joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote *-* .) 0Rotate tires. See TireInspection and Rotation?in the Index for p-raperrotation pattern and additional information. (Seefuotnote-+.)

Lubricate chassis components (or every .3 monthsj whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0Check readfront axle fluid ievel and add fluid .as needed. Check-constant velocity j,oints and axle seals for leaking. (See-fo-otnote *-*.)

DATE

ACTUAL MTLEAGE

ISERVICED BY:

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B-Y:

Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

I
Check readfi-ont axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals or lealang . (See footnote **.) 0Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

84,000 Miles (140 000 km)

0Lubricate chassis components (or every

3 months, whichever.occurs first) (See footnote #.)
a

tI
ACTUAL MILEAGE

ISERVICED B?

7-31

Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule-

87,000 Miles (145 000 km)

iChange engine d .and filter (or -eve.ry l
3 months, whichever occurs first).
A n . Emission

90,000 Miles (150 000 km)

0Change engine oil .and fiiter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs.first).
An Emission Control Service.

Control Service.

5Lubricate chassis components (or every

3 .monthsjwhichever occurs.first).
(See footnote #.) 0Check:readfront axle fluid level and -add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals.for 1eaki.ng. (See footnote *-*.)

JI

Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 m.onths, whicheveroccurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rearkfront axle fluid level and .add. fluid as needed*Check :constant velocity joints .and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) c For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles.only: Ckan ] and repack the froat wheel bearings (or at each .brake relining, whichever -0c'curs first).

.TE

ACTUAL .MILEA-GE SE-RVICEDBY:

Short Trip/Citg Maintenance Schedu .e

I
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Coritvol.S.e.wice.

I 93,000 Miles (155 000 km)

0Replace fuel filter.
An .E!nission Control Service. ($.& fQatn.otef.>

0Repl-aceair ckaner fiIter.

An Ernissi,on CQntroESwvice.

r] Lubricate c.hassis components (or every

0Rotate ,tire$.. TireInspection and .See

Rotation in the Index for pmper rotatisn pattern and additjonal information. (See foatmte +.)

3 months, whichever occurs first). (S:ee footnote #.) 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Che-ckc.anstant velocity joints and axle seals far leaking. (See footnote **.)

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

ACTUAL MILEAGE

ISERVICED BY:

7-33

Short Trip/City M-ainterranceSchedule

I
0Check readfront-axle fluid .level.and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and ;axle seds for.le.akiag.; (.See-footnote * * .> 0Rotzte tires. See Yt"re. Enspecdon Rotatian" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and adhtionil -information. (See footnote +.)
. a n d

96,000 Miles (160 000 km)

17 Change engine ail and filter (or-every
3 months, whic-h-ever occurs first)..
An Emission Confro1Se-rvice.

Lubric,ate chassis compments. (or every 3 mohths, whichever occurs 'first). (See. footnote #.)

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

S.hortTriplCity Maintenance Schedule

Change.engine oil and .filter(or every 3 .months, whichever -occursfirst).
ATIEmisston Control S~rvice,

I
lOO,.OOO Miles (166 000 km-)
0Inspect spark plug wires.
An Emission Control Service.

99,000 Miles (165 000 knz)

C Replace spark plugs. l

An Emission Control Service.

Lu.bricatechassis c.omponents(or every 3 .months, whi-cheveroccurs first). (See footnote #.> 0Check readfront axle fluid l.evel and add flu-idas needed. Check constant velocity joints and axk seals for leaking. *-?I (.Se.e,footnote

0Change automatic transmission fluid and

filter if -thevehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside. temperature-re:plarly reaches 90F (32'C) or hig-her; In hill-y or mou.ntainousterrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such .as found in t>axi, police or delivery service.

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

(Continzlea) 7-35

100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued)

150,000 Miles (240 000 h)

0Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See Engine Coolant in the Index or what to we. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, c.ondenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system andpres.surecap-.
An Emission Control Service.

Ifyou do no.t use your vehicle under any of these

fZuid andfilter do require changing. not conditions, the

Manual ,transrnis.sionfluid doesnt require change. Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve.
An Emission Control Service.

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

The services shown in this sc.hedule up to 100,000miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km) at the same interva1.s.-Theservices shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km). ;See Owner Chcekcs and Services and Periodxc:.. Maintenance Inspections following.

# Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steeking

linkagcand transfer cas-eshift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints and brake pedal springs,
-k A good time ta check your brakes is during tire rotation. See Brake S-ystemInspection under Periodic Mafritenafice Inspections in Part C of this schedule.
-E*

Footnotes
jThe U.S. Environmental ProtectiQn Agen.cy or the California Air Resources Board-has determined that the
fail.ure to perfam .m:ai-ntenance-item will this natnullify the emission warrantyor limit recall liability prior to-thecompletion of the vehicles useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be perforrne:d at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.

Drive axle service (see Recom.mended Fluids and Lubricants inthe Index for proper lubricant to use): Locki.ng Differential -- Drain fluid and refill .at first. eagine -&Ichange. At subsequent oil changes, check fluid level and add fluid as need.ed. Standard Differential -- Ch:eck fluid level and add fluid as needed at every engine oil change. More frequent lubrication may be require.d for heavy-duty or off-road use.

7-37

Long.Tripmighway .MaintenanceSchedule
. . .

m
.

0Check readfront .axle fluid level and add

fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote *?) 0Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

DATE

ACTUALMILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

7-38.

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LongTripLHighway Maintenance Schedule

Chang.eengine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Ernis8inn ControlService.

/J Lubricate, chassis.components (or every 1-2months, w hickever occurs-first). (See footnote: #.)

Check rearlfront axle fluid level and actd fluid .as nee.ded. Cheek constant velocity joints .and axl-e seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 0Rotaktires. See Tire Inspection and Rot-ationin the Index for proper rotation information. pattern and addi~ional. (See footnote +)

:
ACTUAL MILEAGE
SERVICED BX

I
7-39

uuEls

rrip/Highway Maintenance Schedule

22,500 Miles (37 500km) CI Change engine oil and filter (or every
I 2 months., whichever occurs:first)
An.Em.ission Conmi Service...

Lubricate chzssis.components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #..)

(See .footnote ** .) 0Rotate tires. See Tire Zr 3n LCl Rotation in the-In&x for proper rotation pattern and additional infixmation. (See footnote.+.)

c Check rem-/frQnt.axle fluid lever and add ] fluid.as needed. Check constant-velocity joints: and axle seals for leaking.

ACTUAL.MILEAGE

TERVIGED B Y

Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule

30,000 Miles (50 000 km)

0Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whiche.ver occurs first).
An Elnission Control Service.

n Fur Two.-Wheel-Drivevehicles only: Clean

-andrepack the. front wheel bearings (or.at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). E Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and l Rotation in the hdex for proper rotation pattern and additional information: (See fQotnote+.) Replace fuel filter. An Emission Cmwol Service. (See otnote?.) 0Replace air cleaner filterAn Emiss-ionCouitrol Servicei

El Lubricate chassis components (or every

12 months, whichever 0-ccursfirst). (See footnote #.) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed, Check canstant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote * * .)

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

7-41

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Lung TripMlighway -MaintenanceSchedule

37,500 Miles (62 500 km)

0Change engine.oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Entission Cuntrol Service.

Lubricate chas.si.scomponents (or every 12 months, whichever occurs.first). (See footnote #.)

Chec-k rear/frontaxle fluid level and add fluid as ne-eded.Check constant velocity joints and axle seals .for leaking. (See footnote *?) 0Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotaiio pattern and additionalinformation. (See footnote +.)

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

7-42

Long Trip/Highway Maintenance ,Schedule

45,000 Miles (75 000 kmj

El Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occ,urs first).
An Emission Control Service.

0Check readfront axle fluid Level and add

fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote 4*.) 0Rotate tires.. See Tire Inspection and Rotation in theIndex for proper rotation pattern and additional informati.on. (See footnote +.)

0Lubricate-chassis compone.nts (or ever,y

12 months, whichever 0-ccurs first). (See footnote #.)

DATE

ACTUALMILEAGE

ISERVICED

BY

7-43

..-;_ . .

Lorig -Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule,

50,000 Miles (83 000 km)

0Change automatic transmissionfluid and
filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one OF more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where theoutside temperature regularly reaches90 O F (32" C) or higher.. - In hilly or mount.aincrus terrain. When doing frequent trail-ertowing. - Uses such :as. a n d in taxi, police or delivery service.
-

I f y 0 u . d ~ w e your veh:icleundm any uf these not cgnditions, thefluid andfilter do-not require changing.

Manuall trall.$rnissionfluid doesn't require change.

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

7-44

Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule

52,500 Miles (87 500 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Contml Service.

0Lubricate chassis components (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.)

Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as.needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote Y) [7 Rotate tires. See Tire 1nspecf.sn and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

1
SERVICED BY

7-45

Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule

60,000 Miles (100 000 km)

I7 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs fist).
An Emission Cuhtror!Service,.

0Lubricate chassis components [or eve.ry

12 months, whchever occurs.first). (See footnote.#.) IJ Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote *.*.> 0For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings..(or at each bkake relining, whichever occurs first). Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote +.)
7-46

Inspect engine ac.cessorydrive belt. 0Replace fuel filter. An Ernissbn Control Service. (See footnoteJf .) 0Replace air cleaner filter.
An EyMission Control Service.

Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage ofleaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed-. An Emission Control Service. (See fuotnote?.)

67,500 Miles (112 500 km)

0Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

0Check readfront axle fluid level and add

fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote *?j 0Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotatj 1 pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

0Lubricate chassis components (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.)

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

I LongTripmighway Maintenance Schedule I

75,000 Miles (125 000 knt)
Ll Change engine oil -and filter (or every S2 months, whichever occur-sfirst).
An EJnixsjon Control Semt-ce.

0Check readfront axle fluid level and add

fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle sea1.s for leaking. (See footnote **.) [7 Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additi.ona1 information. (See footnote +.)

0Lubricate chassi-scomponents (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.)

DATE-

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

7-48

Long TripmighwayMaintenanceSchedule

82,500 Miles (137 500 km)

0Change engine oil and filter (or -every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Cot.lrrob Service.

0Check redfront axle fluid,1e.veland add

fluid as nee-ded.Check coLn.stant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote *?) Cl Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index forproper rotation pattern and additional info,rmation. (See.footnote +.)

0Lubricate chas-siscomponents (or every

12 months, whichev.eroccurs first). (See footnote. #.)

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

S-ERVICEDB Y

7-49

I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule .I

90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0Change engine oil .and filter (or every
1.2month,s,whxhever occurs first).
An Emission Corttrol Service-.

- Replace fuel filter. 0

An E~nissiuvzCuntrol Service.

(See footnote?.) Replace air cleaner filter;

0Lubricate chassis components (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) CJ Check readfront axle flui.d level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity jo-intsand .axle seals for leaking. (See footnote *?.> 0.For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).

An Emission Control service..

0Rotate-tires. See TireInspectbn and

Rotation in the Index for proper rotation p-attern and -additionalinformation. (See footnote +.)

DATE.

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED .BY

7-5.0

Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule

97,500 Miles (162 500 km)

Change engine oil and-filter (or evely 12 months, whichever: occui-sfirst).
An Emission Control Service.

Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whicheveroccurs first). (See footnote #->

Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed, Check constant velocity j0int.s and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote >k*.) 0Rotate tires. See Tire.Inspectionand Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedule

100,000 Miles (166 000 km)

[z1 Inspect spark plug wires. &I Emission Control Service.
- I n heavy ci.ty traffic where the outside

Replace spak plugs.

An Emission Controt ..Service.

U Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or mo-reathese conditions:

temperature reg;ularly reaches 90 O F (32C) or-higher. - In hilly or mou-ntainausterrain. - Wke.n; aoi-ngfrequent trailer towing,

Long Tripmighway Maintenan

Schedull-

150,000 Miles (240 000 km)

- Uses such as found -in taxi, police or

0Drain, flmh .and refillcooling system

(or every 60 months since last service., whichever occurs .first). See Engine @oolantin the Index forwhat to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure. and neck. Pressure test the cap. cooling system and pres.sure cap.
An Emission Contvul Service.

delivery service.
I you do not use your vehicle unde.r any of these f
coiiditions,th.efluid andfilter not require changing. do

1-

Manual transmission fluid does.nt require change. 1ns.pestPositive Crankcase Ventilation ( P c v ) valve. A-nEmission Control Service.

Part B: Owns Check-sand Services ,.

Lis.ted.below are owner checks and services which shouldbe performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control perfomance of your vehicle.

mcessary. See Windshield WasherFluid in &e %-&x for furth-er details.

At Least Once a lvlonm

Tire Idation Check. Make sure tires are inflated to the c0rre6t presSut~%. See Be sure any necessary repairs completed at once. are Whenever my.fluids or lubricants are added to. your vehicle, Tires in the Index far further details. at m&e sure they are the proper ories, as shown in P r D. Cassette DeckService At Each Fuel Fill Clean. cassettedeck. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play. See Audio. $ystemsin the Indr .for further details;

At Least Twice a Year :vel Check Check the engme oil level and-add the proper oil if necessaty. Restraint Sy.stemCheck See Engine Oil in the Index for further details, Make sure the safety belt.reminder light. andall y ~ u r belts, buckles, latch plates., retractors and anchorag-es:are Engine Coolant Level Checkwo1kin.g properly. Look for any other loose.or dam,aged Check the engine .coalant level .and add DEX-COOL@ safety be1.t system parts. If you see anything that mixht coolant mix.if necessary. See Engjne Coolafit in the keep a safety belt systemfrom doing its job, have it Index or further details. repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts -replaced. WincBshield Washer Fluid Level Check Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings, and have. them repaire.d replaced. (The air bag system or Che.ck the windshieldwasher fluid level in the does not need regular maintenance.) windshield washer tank and -add proper fluid -if the
Engine I

7-54

Wiper Blade Check

1ns.pect.wiperblades for wear: or cracking. Replace bladeinSerts:that app-earworn or damaged or ihatstreak .OImiss areas ofthe windshield. Also.sec Wiper Blades, Cleaning .in the Index.

At Least Four Times a Year

Tailgate Lubrication Service
Lubricate ,-tailgatelatch bolt, hand1.e assembly pivot points, and hinges with lubricant recommended in Part D.

Manual Transn@gton Check Check the transmissicm fluid level; add if needed. Se.G
Ma~ual Tran$mis,sion inthehdex. Check for leaks. A fluid b s s may indicate a proble-IB.Have the system inspected and repaiced if needed.

A-tLeast Once a Year

Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specifi-edin Bart D.

Automatic TransmissionGhe.ck
Check the transmis-sim fluid level; add if heeded. See AutomaticTfanslliissi6.n in the Ifid~x. fluid loss A may indicate a problem. Check the system .and repiair if needed.

Hydraulic Clutch System Check

Cheekthe fluid level in the clutch res-ervoir.SeeHydraulic Clutch Fluid in the Index. A fluid 1 0 s ill this system could indicate a problem. Have the system insgected and repaired at o.nce.

Body Lubrication S:ervice Lubricate all body door arid fuel door hring-es,latches the and locks including the glove box, consde Qoors-an.d body hood, and any moving seat hardware. Lubricate the-h o d safety lever pivot and prop rad pivot. Part D tells you what use. More frequent lubrication may be: requirkd when exposed to a corrosive endironmeat.

Starter Switch Chl

m
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move.suddedy. Ifit does, you or others could be injured..Follow the steps below. 1. Befbre you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply.bath the parking brake (se:e Parking Brake in the-Index if necess:ary) and the regular brake. NOTE: Do not use the accel&ator pedal, afi-dbe ready to turn off the engine immediately if it. starts. 3 . On automatic t.ran-smission vehicles,try to start the 3 -enginein each gear, The staxter should work only in PARK (P) o r - N E U m (N). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service. On manual timsmission vehicles, put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine. The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed do-wn all the way to the- flaor. If the starter works when the clutch isnt pushed all the way dawn, your vehicle needs service.

When -you are doing this check, vehicle could the. move suddenly. Ifit, does, you or others could be injured. Follow the step3b.e.low, ..
1. Before yo,u start, be sure you have enough room

around the vehicle. It should he parked on a level surface.

2. Firmly .apply the parking brake (see Parking-,rake in the Index-if ner - .. sary).

NOTE: Be ready to apply the regularbrake immediately if the. vehiclebegins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but dont start the engine.. Without applying-theregular brake, try to move-theshift lever 0u.t of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift Iever moves out 0.f PARK (P), your vehicles BTSI needs serviee.

7-56.

Ignition Transmission Lock Check

While parked, and with the parkmg brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each .shift lever p.o,sition. With an :automatic transmission, the key should turn t.0 LOCK o.dy when the shift lwer is in PARK (P).

Barking Brake and Automatic Transmission P IK (P) Mechanism Check

me.-- are doing this cheek, your vehicle IOU.

On vehicles with a key release: butto-n, tQ turn the key try to LOCK without pressing the button. The key should turn to LOCK Only when you press the key butfon. On all ve,hlcle:s,the key should c.ome out only-inLOCK
could beginto move. You or others could be injured an-dproperty could be damaged. Make b sure there-isroom in front of your vehicle- case it begins tooroll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin ta move.
Park on .afairly steep hill, with the vehide facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular br,ake, set the parking brake.
To chec-kthe.parking brakes holding ability: Withthe engine running-and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do; this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
9

To c h a k the PARK (P) mechafiisms holding ability: With the eng-inerunning, shift to PARK (P). Then release all brake-s.

Part C: .PeriodicMaintenance Inspections

Listed below are inspections ,and serviceswhich should be-peffomed:at least twice a year (for instanck, each spring and fall). You should let your GM dealers service department .or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure m y necessary repairs are completed at once.

Exhaust SystemInspection
Imp-ectthe complete exhaust system. Irmspecrthe.body near the exhaust. system.Lo& for broken, ,damaged., miss-iqgox-.aut-of-pa.sition parts as:well a;s ppen scams, holes, Ioase connections or. other conditions which could cause a heat build-up-in the floor pan 91could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See Engine Exhaust in the Index.

.Properprocedures to perform tliese services may be. found in a GM service manual. See SService and Owher Public-ations inthe Index.

Ra,diator- Heater Hose Inspection and

Inspect the hoses and have them replaced.if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and c1amp.s;replace as needed.

Steering, Suspension andFront Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspeetion

Ins.pe.ctthe front and rear -suspension a.nd steering system.for damaged, l ~ a s .or missing parts, sig-nsof e wear or lack of iubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines-.andhoses for-properhook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etci Clean and then inspect the drive axle boo1 seals for ~d&.rila-ge, UT lkakage. Replace te&s seals:if necessary.

Throttle:Linkage.Inspectton
Inspect the throlttlelinkage for interference or binding, and for dam-ageor missjng parts. Replace-parts .as needed. Replace, any cables that lime h g h effort oti excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and.c;ruisecontrol cabl-es.

Drive Axle Service

Check redfront axle fluid Ievcl and add as neede,d. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.

Tra-nsfmCase (Four-wheel Drive) lnsp.e.ction

Every 12 months or'at oil change intervals, check front axle and transfer c.ase-andadd lubricant when necessary. Check vent hose at transfer ms-e for kinks and proper installation. Mare-frequent lubrication may be.&quired on.of-roadu-se.

:Re@ornrmendedFluids
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part numb.er or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.

USAGE
Hydraulic Brake System

FLUIDLUBRICANT
Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 12377967 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).

USAGE
Engine-Oil

FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol -of the proper viscosity. To deterniine the preferred viscosity for your vehicles engine, see Engine Oil in the Index.

Hydraulic Clutch Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. 12345347 or equivalent System DOT-3 brake fluid).

Power Steering
System Manual Transmission with V6 Engine Manual Transmission with L4 Engine Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders

GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 - 1pint, 1050017 - 1 quart, or equivalent).
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12345349 or equivalent). Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12377916 or equivalent).

I Engine Coolant

50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and use only GM Goodwrench-@ DEX-COOL or Havoline DEX-COOL coolant. S.ee Engine C.oolant in the Index.
TM

TM

DEXRON@-I11 Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Multi-Purpose lubricant; Superlube@ (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent).

Coolant Supplement Sealer

GM Part NO. 3634621 or equivalent with a complete flush and refill.

USAGE
Chassis Lubrication

FLUIDLLUBRJCANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equivalent) 1 0: lubric-ant.mee,~g-.re;quiremen~s of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Wheel bearing lubricant meeting.requirements of NLGI # 2, Category GC or GC-LB-(GM P r at No. 1051344 or equivalent). Axle Lubricant (GM PartNo. 105227.1) SAE 80W-.90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant.

USAGE
Transfer Case Shift Lever, Propeller Shaft Slip Splines-.and Ulljvers.alJoints Clurch Pushrad to Clutch Fork J-oint

FLUID/LUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (G-MPart No. l23779-'85or equivalent) orlubricant meeting requirements af NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Front Wheel

Bearings

Differential, Front-and Rear Axle Transfer Case

Windshield Washer Solvent

Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985or equivalent) .or lubricant me-eting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB.

DEXRON@-111 Automatic Transmission Fluid.

GM O.ptikleen@ Washer-Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent.

Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2., Category LIB or'GC-LB.

USAGE Hood Latch

Assembly, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl

FLUIDLUBRICANT
~~~~

USAGE
Weatherstrip Conditioning
~~~~~

FLUIDLUBRICANT
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent). Midti-purpose lubricant, Superlube@ (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivdent).

Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of-NLGI## 2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Weatherstrip Squeaks

lubricant, S Tailgate Handle M U ~ ~ ~ - U ~ P O S ~ U ~ ~ ~ U I X See Replacement Parts -inthe Index for recmmnmended (GM PartNo. l2346241 Pivot Points, and spark plugs. replacement filters, valves or equivalent). Hinges, Latch Bolt and Linkage hod and Door Hinges

Multi-Purpose lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241 .or equivalent).

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Part E: Maintenance Re.cOrd

After tbe .scheduled services.are performed, recordthe :date, odometer.readkg and who performed the.service in the boxes providedaftex the maintenance interval.

Any additional information fromOwner Checks.and Services OF Periodic Mairitenance can. added on be the following recard pages, Also, YQLI should relain .all maintenance receipts. Your owner infgmation portfolio is a convenient place to store them.

Maintenance Record
DATE

ODOMETER READING

SERVICED BY

MAINTENANCE PERFO-RMED.

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Maintenance. Record

LE T

ODOMETER READING

SERVICED BY

MAINTENANCE PEXFDRMED

Maintenanc-eRecord
DATE 0-DOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERF'ORMED

Maintenance Record
DATE ODOMETER -READING
SERVICED BY
MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

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Section 8 Customer Assktance Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Chevrolet dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date.information to promptly addres-s any concerns you may have. However, if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction, .take the following steps:

STEP ONE -- Discuss your ccmcern with a member s dealership management.,Normally, concerns. can f b.e quickly resolved at thatlevel. .If the matter has already been reviewed with ,the, Sales, Service or Parts Manager, contact the. awner of the dealership ox. the Gene4 Manager.

8-2

STEP TWO -- If after c-ontacting a member of dealership 'management, it appears your concern cahnot be resolvkd by the dealership without urther
help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance. -.800-222- 1020, In Canada, Center: by calling 1 cmtact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa byc-alling 1-800-263-3777 (English) .or 1-800-263-7854 (French). For help outside of the United. States and Canada, call the following-numbers as appropriate: In Mexico: (525) 625-3256
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In-theU..S. Virgin :Islmds: 1--800-496-9894 In the Dominican Republic: 1-800-75 1-4135 (English) or 1-8'00-75 1-41.3.6(Spanish) In the Bahamas: 1-E@0.-389-0009

Ia Bermuda, Barbiados, Antigua anclthe British

Vi-rginIslands-:1-800-534-0122
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In all other Caribbean countries: (809) 763- 13 15. In o.&-er overs:as.I-ocatiuns, call GM International Psad.u:ctCenter in Ca-nadaat: (905) 644-4 112.

In herto. Rico: 1-8.00-495-9992 (English) or 1-800-49-6-9993(Sp-anish)

For.prampt assistame, please have the follo.wing information -availableto give the Customer
Assistance Repres.entative.

Reer to your Warranty and Qwner Assistance 'Information booklet for addres;ses of GM Overseas 0ffice.s. -rememberthat. When contacting Chevrolet, pkas% yam. concern will likely be resolved in the deal-ership, using the dealer's facilities, ,equipmentand personnel. That is why we suggest you f d l o .Step One-first if ~~ you have aconcern.

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telephone numbers Vehicle Identification Number (This is available' fr0.m- vehjcle regjgtration or title, or the plate at the the top left af the.instrument panel and visible thraugh the windshield.) Dealership naxi~e 1oe:ation and Vehide~delivety date-and present mileage .Nature ofconcern

Custo,merAssistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users

To assist customers who -arede.af, hard of-heaxing,or speech-impaired and srirho use Text Telephones (TTYs.1,. Chevrolet h-asTTY equipment availabie at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Chevro1e.t by dialing: 1-800-833;-,CHEV. (TT-Yusers i n Canalda can dial 1-800-263-3830.)

We.en6ourage you tcj call us SO we can give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Chevrolet, address your inquiry to:

Chevrolet Motor Divisim Chevrblet Customer.As-&afice Center P.O. Box 7047 TZOY, 4.8007-~c)47 MI In Canada, write to:

General MQtors of C.amda Limited Customer Comr;nunic.ation Centre, 163-005 El08 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L l H 8P7

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To enhance Chevrolets-strong commitment to customer satisaction, Chevrolet is excite,dto announce the establishment of the Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Center. As the owner of a 1997 Chevrolet/Geo, membership in Roadside Assistance is free.

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.RoadsideBa~l:c Care services (as -outlinedabove) Plus.:

I FREE.Non-Wmanty Towing (to the-clasestdealer.

.fmm:a legal roadway)

FREE LucksmitWKey Service (when keys me lost on the road or 1oCke.dinside)

FREE..FlatTire Serviw (sp.areins.t.alledon the wad)

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The Koadside Assistance Center uses companies.that will provide you with quality and priofity service. When raadside services are required, our advisors will explain any payment obligations that may b.e:inc.urred-for utilizing outsi:cle.-s.ervices..

Canadian RoadsideAssistance
Vehicles purchased in Canada.ha;ve an extensive 'RoadstdeAsistance program :accessible-fromanywhere -inCanada or- United Stales.Please refer to .the the separate brochure.pro-vided'bythe dealer or call 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services;

C ~ C W ~ O Wcouttesy-Ttaasportation is not part, G~CI

ofthe Bump,erto Bumper New Vehicle.Liniite,d Warranty. (%evrdet/Geo re-ves. the right to make any chang,esor discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time without notification.

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GM Participation inan Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

This prcgram .is available iil a l 50 states.and the District l of Co1urnbi.a.Camdim 'owners refer-to your Warrm-q and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the CanadianMotor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). General Mo-torsreserves theright to .change eligibihtylimitations &d/or to discontinue its :participation in this program.

BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-court program

administered by the Better B.usine.ss Bureausystem to settle ,automotivedisputes. This p-rogram'is available free of charge to customers.who currently own or lease a GM vehicle.

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If you are not satisfi-edafter following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure, you may contact the BBB using the toll-free te1ephon.e number, or write the.m at the following address:
BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. 4200 Wilson Bou-levard Suite 8'00 Arlington, VA 22203-1 804
Telephone: 1-.800-9-55-5 100 To'.filea claim, you will be askedto provide your 'name and..address,your Vehicle Identification N.umber (VIN) and a statementof the nature of your-eomplajnt. Eligibility is limited by vehi-cleage -andmile-agejand other factors.

'Both Chevrolet and your Ghevrolet dealer are committed .to making sure you are completely satisfied with yournew vehicle. Our experience has shown that, ifa situation arises where you feel your concern has.not: been :;adequately addressed,the Customer Satisfactim Proct-a-e idescdbed earlier in h s section is very successful.

'There may be instanceswhere an impartial third party :can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement. iregarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New 'Vehicle Limited Warranty.. To assist-in resolving these disagreements, Chevrolet voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE.

We:prefer yuu utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure. before you Tesortto AUTO LINE, but you may cantact the ElBB at any t h e - .The BBB. will attempt to resolve the complaint seming:as: an interme-diary. If this mediation is .unsuccessful,an informal hearing will be -scheduled: whexe :eligible c.ustomer9 may present their cas.& an iinpartid third-party arbitratar. to
The arbitrator will make .adecision which you may accept or reject. If you accept the decision, GM will1 .be .boundby that decision. The entire dispute resolution procedure. should ordinarily take about 40 days from the -timeyou file:a claimuntil a deaision is made. Some state taws may require y.ou to use-thisprogram .before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program .of . i n .the courts. .For further information, contzct the BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at.1-800-222- 1020.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

If you .believe that your vehicle.has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you-should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to
notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an n investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists i a group of vehicl,es, it may order a recall -andremedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or General Motars.

-Yourvehicle comes with a separ.ate warranty booklet

that contains detiiikd warranty information.

To contact NHTSA, y.ou 'may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (ar-366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U-.S,Department -of-Transportation Washington, D.C. .205:90 You can also obtain other.hformatfon:about motor vehicle. safety from the Hotline.

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT

If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada,in addition to notifying General You may write to: Motors of Gana.da-Limited. Trgnspxt Canadti B.ox 8880 Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3J2

In Cmada, pletise call us at 1-8.00-263-3777 (English,) or 1-8:00-2.63-7854(French). Or, mite: :GeneralMotors of Canada Limited. Cu-stomerCommunicat3on Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario:LLH 8P7

Ordering Sg .viceand Owner Publications in Canada

aervice manu.al-s,service bulletins; owners:manuals and other service literature are available fur -purchase.for all current and past madel General M Q ~ K S vehicles. The tall-free telephone number for orderiag information in Canada i.s 1-.800-668-553-9.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GIZNERAL MOTORS

In addition to.notifyingNHTSA (.or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, wecertainly hopeyoulI notify us. Please callus at 1-800-222-1020 or write:
Chevrolet..Motor Division Chevrb1et:Customet.Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Tray, Michigan 48007-7.047

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1997 CHEVROLE-T/GEOSERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATIC

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The foliowing publications covering the operation servicing of your vehicle- can purchased by filling o and be -the Service PublicationOrder Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, rn-oneyorder, or credit ca.Ld information to Helm, lncorporated (address below.)
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 CHEVROLET/GEEO

OWNERS INFORMATION SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information Owner publications-arewritten directly for Owners and intende-dto provide b.asic operational information abou t on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, vehicle. The owners manual will include Maintenanc the electrical, steering, body, etc. Schedule for all models. RETAIL SELLPRICE: $90.00
TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications the for 1997 GM transmissions, transaxlesand transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $40.00 In-Portfolio: Includesa Portfolio, Owners Manual and Warranty Booklet. $1 RETAIL SELL PRICE: 5.00 Without Portfolio: Owners Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $1 0.00

CURRENT & PAST M0DE.L ORDER FORMS S-ERVlCE BULLETINSService Publications areavailable-forcurrent and past Sewice B-ulletins give technical service information needed model GM vehicles. To request an orderform,please to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. specify year and model name of the vehicle. Each bulletin contains instructions assist in the to diagnosis and service your vehicle. of

(Mondav-Fridav8:OOAM - 6:OO PM EST)

ORDER TOLL FREE (NOTE: FoUCredit Card Holders Only) 1-8.00-782-4856

1O.days of receipt. Please allow ade uate time-for postal Orders will be mailed, within service. If further inform-ation is needed, wirte to the addre.ss s own below or call 1-8.00-782-4356, Material cannot be returned for credit without packing $lip with return information within 39, days of delivery. On returns,-a re-stocking fee: may be applied

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Section 9 Index
Accessory Power Outlets ........................ 2-50 3-20 Adding Sound Equipment ........................ 4-46 Add-on Equipment ............................. AirBag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 1-24 Adding Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-22 How it Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1 Location .................................... l-21 Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20, 2-56 Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 What Makes it Inflate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 What Will You See After it Inflates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 When Should it Inflate ........................ 1-22 6-15, 6-69 Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Air Conditioning Refrigerants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-70 Alignment and Balance, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ...................... 6-59 3-21 Antenna, Fixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 2-59, 4-7 4-7 Anti-Lock Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appearancecare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53 Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-61 Arbitration Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Armrest, Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48 Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49 Audio System Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19 3-6 Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Automatic Transmission 7-55 Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17, 6-70 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 7-57 Park Mechanism Check ........................ Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Axle 6-24 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22, 6-22 Battery ....................................... 6-35 ChargeLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Replacement. Keyless Entry ..................... 2-7 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 8-9 BBB Auto Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Better Business Bureau Mediation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31 Brake. Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Brake System Warning Light ...................... 2-58

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Cooltint Heater. Engine ............................. 2- 16' C.ourtesy Transportati.on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-8

%ruiseControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40 . Customer Assi-stanceTnf~'o;l~tio~ .................... -8-1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29 Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................. 4-14 0.ncurves . . . . . . . . ' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Rainy C.0ndixions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3-1 Snowy arid Icy Conditions .......................... 4-33 ThrQugh Water ............................... 4-33 Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 W1nle.r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-39 With:a Trailer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . 4-54 Diiving On Cfades While Towing a Tr-ailtr ............ 4-56 Dr.unken Driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
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Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15' Exhaust,.Engina ..................................... '2-33 Express-Down Window - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3-6 Extender, 'Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37 Exterior Metal Parts; Protecting ......................6- 5.8

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....6 . Fourth Gear. Manual TransmhiQn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 -10 ........ ..... ......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-6-12 Four- Whe:el Drive ......................... 2-22,.6-23 .. Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :6-14 Manual French Language ........................... u Chmge Intervals. . - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -6-14 Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . ..+2 4. . Che-cking ..................................... 11 6Front Map Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46 Kind to Use ............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 Front Side-markerLamp Bulb Rephcement . . . . . . . . . . . .;6-3.9: Pressure Gaig.e-* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62 . Front Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48!
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FrontTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb.Replacernent ........... 6-38; Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Filling Your Tank. ................................6-5 Foreign Counfr-ies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64 Fuel Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-70 . Fuses and Circuit Breakexs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-64

Gages Engine Codlailt Temperdtu~. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'2-59 . . Engine-OilPressure ............. , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64 Gas c.3~. ........................................... 6-5; GAWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44 . . .Positions . . . . . . .. ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 ........ Gear Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - . 2-47 . Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44 4-44 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ....................... .. Guide en Frangais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 GVWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 4 ~
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Rain, Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22,6-22 S,eat.Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4.6 Reclining Front Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 RecoveryHaoks ................................ 5-37 Recovery Tank, Coolant ..................... 5-16,6-26 Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43 ReplacementBulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-67 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-69 Replacement, Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . 6-50 Reporting. Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 RestraintsCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54 . Checking ....................................1-37 Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 Replacing Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38 Reverse Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 18 Manual Transmission .......................... 2-21 Right Front Passenger Position .................... 1-25 Roadside Assistance ..............................8-5 Canadian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Rocking Your-Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37 Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46 safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7 Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56 Center Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28,l-34 Driver Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 12 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37 How to Wear Properly ......................... 1 12 Label ...................................... l-38 LapBelt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26, 1-27 Lap-Shoulder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Questions and Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 11 Rear Seat Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 ReminderLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8,2-55 Replacing After a Crash ........................ 1-38 Right Front Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 Use During Pregnancy ......................... 1-25 Why They Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Safety Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54 Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 ... Safety Warnings and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Scheduled Maintenance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Seatback Latches ....................................... l-5 RecliningFront . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Seats and Restraint Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Second Gear Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 19 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Service Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-62 Service Publications . . . . . ....................... 8- 12

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Service Work. Doing Your Own . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 6-59 SheetMetaJDamage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i . . . . . . . . Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-212-63 Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 IntoPark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29 Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 Side Access Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Signaling Turns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38 SIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Skidding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 Sliding Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36 SpareTire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 Specifications and Capacities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-68, 6-69 Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 2-54 Speedometer ................................... Stains, Cleaning ................................ 6-55 Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56 Starting Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- I3 Steam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Steering C o l i z i ~ ~ ~ Lock Check ...................... Pirk 7-57 In Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 10 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Steering Wheel, Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37 Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47 Storage,.Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35 Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36 SunVisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 19 Symbols, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54 Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Lubrication Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-55 Taillamp Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40 Tape Player Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20. 7.54 Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 THEFTLOCK TM ............................... 3-17 Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28 Third Gear. Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Tilt Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37 Time. Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Tire Chains ................................... -5-52 Tires Alignment and Balance ......................... 6-50 Buying New . . . :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 ChangingaFlat .............................. 5-23 Cleaning .................................... 6-59 6-45 Inflation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54 Inflation Check ............................... Inspection and Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46 Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45 Spare ...................................... 5-25 Temperatme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 Treadwear ..................................... 6-49 Uniform Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 When Its Time for New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47 Topstrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30

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TTY Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-4 Turn. Signal a d Lane Change. Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3.8 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56 Two-Tiered Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-60 Underhood L.mp.Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41 ......................... 6-51 Used Replacement Wheels v a n i t y Mirror Lamp Bulb Replstcernent . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41 Vehicle Control ...................................... 4-6 Damagewarnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Dimensions ................................. 6-71 Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 4 2 Break-In .................................. 2-11 Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44 Stwag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35 e Ventilation System ............................... 3.-4 visors, sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49 Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57 Devices ...............................5-2 Waning Lights. Gages and Indimtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55 Washer FIuid. Windshield ...........................6-29 Washing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-57 Weathemips .................................. 6-57

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6-50 Windshield Wipers Wheel Aliggrnent ............................... 5-32,6-68 Bladecheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2.5 Wheel-NutTorque ......................... 6-50 Blade:Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42,649 Wheel Replacement ............................. 2-35 Fuses ...................................... Windows ..................................... Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39 Express-Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36 Wiring, Headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-63 Sliding Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36 Wrecker Towing ................................. 5-7 Swing-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36 WindshieldWasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29 Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54 WindshieldWiper ..............................2-39

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TIRES

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ENGiNE .O;IL DIPSTICK P6-10

SECONDARY

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUlR P6-29

FUEL DO.QR P6-5

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