1994 Chevrolet Blazer Owners Manual

Power Door Locks

From the inside: To lock the door, slide the lever on your inside door to LOCK. To unlock the door, slide the lever on your inside door toward you. You will see a red area on the lever.

If your vehicle has power door locks, push the power door lock switch on either front door toward the key symbol. This switch will lock all the doors at once. To unlock the doors, push the switch away from the key symbol.

On four-door models, the lever on each rear door works only that door’s lock.

Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and close the door.

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Endgate From the outside, use your door key to unlock the endgate assembly.

With the key in the lock, turn the lock handle to the left to unlock the glass. The endgate cannot be opened without first opening the endgate glass.

Raise the glass, then turn the lock handle to the right to unlock the endgate. If your vehicle has a endgate-mounted spare tire carrier, you must move the carrier arm out of the way to open the glass.

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Electric Endgafe Glass Release

The electric endgate glass release lets you open your endgate glass by just pressing a button. The button is to the left of your radio.

If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, your shift lever must be in “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral) for the release to work. If you have a manual transmission, either with or without the Keyless Entry option, you must apply your parking brake before you can open the endgate glass.

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If your vehicle has a endgate-mounted spare tire carrier, you must move the carrier arm out of the way to open the glass.

Endgate-Mounted Spare Tire Carrier

You must move the carrier arm out of the way to open the endgate glass. Here's how to move the arm:

1. Squeeze the release handle to free the carrier arm. 2. Swing the carrier arm away from the endgate. You may need to give it

a slight tug.

3. To latch the carrier arm, swing it toward the endgate. The latch has two

catches, so push on the carrier arm to make sure it has locked into the second one. It shouldn't move.

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Keyless Entry System If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle.

Your Keyless Entry System operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Should interference to this system occur, try this:

Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the instructions on battery replacement. Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. This product has a maximum range. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. See your GM dealer or a qualified technician for service.

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

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Operation When you press UNLOCK, the driver’s door will unlock automatically. If you press UNLOCK again within five seconds, all doors will unlock. All doors will lock when DOOR is pressed. The endgate glass will unlock when the truck symbol button is pressed. Vehicles with automatic transmissions must have the transmission in “P” (Park). Vehicles with manual transmission must have the parking brake engaged. Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, the remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own, provided they are equipped with exactly the same model system. (General Motors offers several different models of these systems on their vehicles.) Each vehicle can have only two transmitters matched to it. See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle. Battery Replacement Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the batteries.

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Replacing Transmitter Batteries

2. Remove the bottom by twisting the dime. 3. Remove and replace the batteries with two Duracell@-type batteries

(DL2016 or equivalent), positive side down.

4. Align and snap

together the back and top transmitter housings.

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Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Key in the Ignition If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves - so don’t do it. When you park your vehicle and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a tone reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition. If you have an automatic transmission, taking your key out also locks your transmission. And remember to lock the doors.

Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?

0 Put your valuables in a storage area, like your glove box.

Lock the glove box. Lock all the doors except the driver’s. Then take the door key with you.

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New Vehicle “Break-In ’’

NOTICE: Your modern vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run guidelines: 0 Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500

if you follow these

miles (SO4 km).

0 Don’t drive at any one speed - fast or slow - for the first

500 miles (804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this “breaking-in” guideline every time you get new brake linings.

Ignition Switch

tion key lets you turn

1 . OFF 2. RUN 3. START 4. ACC 5. LOCK

ACC (Accessory): ACC lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. To get into ACC, push in the key and turn it toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was before you inserted the key.

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NOTICE: Prolonged operation of accessories in the ACC position could drain your battery and prevent you from starting your vehicle.

LOCK: This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It’s a theft deterrent feature. You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK. OFF: This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel. Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off (for example, if your vehicle is being pushed). RUN: This is the position for driving. START This starts your engine.

NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in “LOCK” and you can’t turn it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service.

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Key Release Lever

I The ignition key

cannot be removed from the ignition of manual transmission vehicles unless the key release lever is used.

To Remove the Key Turn the key to the LOCK position while pressing the key release lever down at the same time. Keeping your finger on the lever, pull the key straight out. On automatic transmission vehicles, turn the key to LOCK and pull it straight out. Starting Your Engine Engines start differently. The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number for your engine. You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel. (See “Vehicle Identification Number” in the Index.) Follow the proper steps to start the engine. Automatic transmission: Move your shift lever to “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral). Your engine won’t start in any other position - that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use “N” (Neutral) only.

NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to “P” (Park) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to “P” (Park) only when your vehicle is stopped.

Manual transmission: Hold the clutch pedal to the floor, then shift your gear selector to neutral while starting the engine. Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down - that’s a safety feature.

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Tu start your 4.3 Liter engine: 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to “Start.”

When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.

NOTICE: Holding your key in “Start” for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor.

2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in “Start.” If it doesn’t start

in three seconds, push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way down for 12 more seconds, or until it starts.

3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be

flooded with too much gasoline. Try this: Wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down. Then push your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor. Hold it there. Then, hold the key in “Start” for no more than ten seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If the engine still doesn’t start, wait another 15 seconds and do it all again.. When the engine starts, let go of the key and the accelerator pedal.

NOTICE:

, Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your

vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the fuel injection system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.

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Driving Through Deep Standing Water

NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. If you can't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly.

Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) (Option)

4.3 Liter:

I . Engine coolant heater cord cap 2. Engine coolant

heater cord strap

In very cold weather, 0°F (- 18 "C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. To use the coolunt heater: 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt outlet.

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NOTICE: After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged.

How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact a GM dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. Automatic Transmission

There are several different positions for your shift lever.

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P (Park) - This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.

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R (Reverse) - Use this gear to back up. NOTICE: Shifting to “R” (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission. Shift to “R” (Reverse) only after your vehicle is stopped.

To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see “If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index. N (Neutral) - In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use “N” (Neutral) only. Also, use “ N ’ (Neutral) when your vehicle is being towed.

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NOTICE: Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty.

@ (Overdrive) This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re:

- Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator

pedal about halfway down.

- Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all

the way down. You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power. @ should not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for off-road driving. Select “D” (Third Gear) when operating the vehicle under any of these conditions.

D (Third Gear) - This is like @, but you never go into Overdrive. You should use “D’ (Third Gear) when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for off-road driving. 2 (Second Gear) - This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use “2” (Second Gear) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. If you manually select “2” (Second Gear), the transmission will drive in second gear. You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces. 1 (First Gear) - This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than “2” (Second Gear). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put in “1” (First Gear), the transmission won’t shift into “1” (First Gear) until the vehicle is going slowly enough.

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If your rear wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transmission. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transmission. Use your brakes or shift into “P” Park to hold your vehicle in position on a hill.

Five-Speed Manual Transmission

1..

This is your shift pattern. Here’s how to operate your transmission:

0 1 (First Gear) - Press the clutch pedal and shift into “1” (First Gear).

Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into “1” (First Gear) when you’re going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you’ve come to a complete stop and it’s hard to shift into “I” (First Gear), put the shift lever in “N” (Neutral) and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into “1” (First Gear). 2 (Second Gear) - Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into “2” (Second Gear). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.

0 3,4 and 5 (Third, Fourth and Fifth Gears) - Shift into “3” (Third

Gear), “4” (Fourth Gear), and “5” (Fifth Gear) the same way you do for “2” (Second Gear). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.

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To Stop - Let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to “N” (Neutral). N (Neutral) - Use this position when you start or idle your engine. R (Reverse) - To back up, press down the clutch pedal, wait about 6 seconds, then shift into “R” (Reverse). Then let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal.

NOTICE: Shift to “R” (Reverse) only after your vehicle is stopped. Shifting to “R” (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving could damage your transmission.

Also, use “ R ’ (Reverse), along with the parking brake, for parking your vehicle.

Shift Light

If you have a manual transmission, you have a SHIFT light. This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy.

When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on. While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator. Ignore the SHIFT light when you downshift. Four-wheel Drive Vehicles Only: If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and is equipped with a manual transmission, disregard the shift light when the transfer case is in 4 LOW.

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Locking Rear Axle If you have this feature, your rear axle can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, the locking feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle.

Parking Brake - To Set the Parking Brake:

Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on.

Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the brake release lever.

To Release the Parking Brake:

I NOTICE:

Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle.

to

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If you are on a hill: See “Parking on Hills” in the Index. That section shows how to turn your front wheels. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill: See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. Shifting /nto “P” (Park) (Automatic Transmission Models On/y)

1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking

brake.

2. Move the shift lever into “P” (Park) position like this:

Pull the lever toward you. Move the lever up as far as it will go.

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3. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever, be

sure the transfer case is in a drive gear - not in “N” (Neutral).

4. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can walk away from your

vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in “P” (Park).

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Only)

Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into “P” (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of “P’ (Park). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into “P” (Park) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see “Shifting Into ‘P’ (Park)” in the Index. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of “P” (Park) BEFORE you release the parking brake. If “torque lock” does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of ‘ Y ’ (Park).

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Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Before you get out of your vehicle, turn off your engine, put your manual transmission in “R” (Reverse) and firmly apply the parking brake. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever, be sure your transfer case is in a drive gear. Your vehicle could roll if it isn’t. If you are parking on a hill, or if your vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer, see “Parking on Hills” or “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. Parking Over Things That Burn

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Engine Exhaust

Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transmission) It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.

If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever and your transfer case is in “N” (Neutral), your vehicle will be free to roll, even if your shift lever is in “P” (Park). So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear - not in “N’ (Neutral). Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting Into ‘P’ (Park)” in the Index. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

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Four-wheel Drive If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To shift out of two-wheel drive and into four-wheel drive, move the transfer case shift lever to 4 HIGH or 4 LOW. You should use 2 WHEEL for most normal driving conditions, however.

NOTICE: Driving in the 4 HIGH or 4 LOW positions for a long time on dry or wet pavement could shorten the life of your vehicle’s drivetrain.

Manual Transfer Case

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

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An indicator light near the lever shows you the transfer case settings:

2 WHEEL 4HIGH

0 N SET PARKING BRAKE 0 4LOW

The front axle portion of the diagram on the indicator will light up when you shift into four-wheel drive. A slight delay between shifting and the pattern's lighting is normal. If the pattern does not light up, or if the front axle does not go out after you shift out of four-wheel drive, have your dealer check your system. Turn the LIGHTS switch located above your headlight switch to the left to dim your transfer case indicator light when your headlights or parking lights are on. 2 WHEEL: This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations. Your front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive. 4 HIGH: This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle. Use 4 HIGH when you need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads, or in most off-road situations. N SET PARKING BRAKE: Shift to this neutral setting only when your vehicle needs to be towed. 4 LOW This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra traction. You may never need 4 LOW. It sends the maximum power to all four wheels. You might choose 4 LOW if you were driving off-road in sand, mud, or deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills. You can shift from 2 WHEEL to 4 HIGH or from 4 HIGH to 2 WHEEL while the vehicle is moving. It is not necessary for you to press the transfer case shift lever button. Your front axle will engage faster if you take your foot off of the accelerator for a few seconds after you shift.

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To shift your transfer case into N SET PARKING BRAKE:

1. Stop the vehicle and shift your transmission into “N” (Neutral). 2. Set the parking brake. Your vehicle can roll unless the brakes are

applied.

To shift into or out of 4 LOW : 1. Allow your vehicle to roll at one-to-two mph or stop your vehicle and

shift your transmission into “N” (Neutral).

2. Press the transfer case shift button and shift in one continuous motion. Don’t pause in N SET PARKING BRAKE as you shift into or out of 4 LOW, or your gears could clash. Kemember that driving in 4 HIGH or 4 LOW may reduce fuel economy. Also, driving in four-wheel drive on dry pavement could cause your tires to wear faster and make your transfer case harder to shift. Electronic Transfer Case

If your four-wheel drive vehicle has the electronic transfer case, the transfer case switch is on the left side of your instrument panel above the light switches. Use this switch to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. You can choose among three driving settings: 1. Two-wheel drive, (2 WHEEL): This setting is for driving in most

street and highway situations. Your front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive.

2. 4 HI: This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle.

Use 4 HI when you need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads, or in most off-road situations.

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3. 4 LO: This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra

traction. You may never need 4 LO. It sends the maximum power to all four wheels. You might choose 4 LO if you were driving off-road in sand, mud, deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills.

Indicator lights in the switch show you which setting you are in. Both indicator lights will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition. If both lights do not come on, you should take your vehicle in for service. The 4 HI position has a green indicator light and the 4 LO position has an amber indicator light. When shifting, an indicator light will flash until the shift is completed then remain solidly lit. Two-wheel drive, (2 WHEEL), does not have a switch position or an indicator light. Your vehicle will be in two wheel drive if neither indicator light is on. To shift from two-wheel drive, (2 WHEEL) to 4 HI: Press and release the 4 HI switch. This can be done at any speed, and the front axle will lock automatically. To shift from 4 HI to two-wheel drive (2 WHEEL): Press and release the 4 HI switch. This can be done at any speed, and the front axle will unlock automatically. To shift from two-wheel drive (2 WHEEL) to 4 LO: The vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the transmission in “ N ’ (Neutral) or the clutch pedal depressed. The preferred method for shifting into 4 LO is to have your vehicle slowly moving one-to-two mph (1.6 to 3.2 k d h ) . Press and release the 4 LO switch. You must wait for the amber 4 LO indicator light to stop flashing and go solid amber before shifting your transmission into gear or releasing the clutch pedal. If the 4 LO switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the amber 4 LO indicator light will flash for 30 seconds and not complete the shift unless your vehicle is below 3 mph (4.8 k d h ) and the transmission is in “N” (Neutral) or the clutch pedal depressed. On automatic transmission equipped vehicles: If your transfer case does not shift into 4 LO, your transmission indicator switch may require adjustment. With your transmission in “N” (Neutral), press and release the 4 LO switch. While the amber 4 LO indicator light is flashing, shift your transmission into P (Park).

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Wait until the 4 LO indicator light goes solid amber before shifting your transmission into gear. This will get you into 4 LO, but you should take your vehicle in for service so normal operation can be restored. To shift from 4 LO to 4 HI: Your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 k d h ) with the transmission in “N” (Neutral) and the clutch pedal depressed. The preferred method for shifting out of 4 LO is to have your vehicle slowly moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 kmh). Press and release the 4 HI switch. You must wait for the 4 HI indicator light to stop flashing and go solid amber before shifting your transmission into gear or releasing the clutch pedal. If the 4 HI switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the 4 HI indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but not complete the shift unless the vehicle is below 3 mph (4.8 k d h ) and the transmission is in “N” (Neutral) or the clutch pedal depressed. On automatic transmission equipped vehicles: If your transfer case does not shift into 4 HI, your transmission indicator switch may require adjustment. With your transmission in “N” (Neutral), press and release the 4 HI switch. While the 4 HI indicator light is flashing, shift your transmission into P (Park). Wait until the 4 HI indicator light goes solid green before shifting your transmission into gear. This will get you into 4 HI, but you should take your vehicle in for service so normal operation can be restored. To shift from 4 LO to two-wheel drive (2 WHEEL): You must shift from 4 LO to 4 HI before shifting back into two-wheel drive. Windows

To open your manual windows, turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your side door windows.

If you have the optional power windows, the controls are on each of the side doors.

The driver’s door has a switch for the passenger windows as well. Your power windows will only work when the ignition has been turned to RUN. Push the switch down to lower the window. Push the switch up to raise the window. Sliding Rear Quarter Window (Two-Door Only)

Your vehicle may have a sliding rear quarter window. Pull 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.

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Horn

Tilt Wheel (Option)

Press the pad in the center of the steering wheel to sound the horn.

A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive.

You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

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Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever

The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your:

Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator

0 Headlight High-Low Beam

Windshield Wipers 0 Windshield Washer 0 Cruise Control (Option) Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator

The turn sign2 11 has two upward (for Right) and two downward (for Left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change.

To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.

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Standard Cluster

Digital Cluster

A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If your vehicle has the digital instrument cluster, the turn signal arrows will flash at a faster rate if a signal bulb is burned out. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the green arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses” in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs. If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lights, a different turn signal flasher is used. With this flasher installed, the signal indicator will flash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front and rear turn signal lights regularly to make sure they are working.

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Operation of Lights Although your vehicle's lighting system (headlights, parking lights, fog lamps, side marker lights and taillights) meets all applicable federal lighting requirements, certain states and provinces may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lights. For example, some jurisdictions may require that you operate your fog lamps only when your lower beam headlights are also on, or that headlights be turned on whenever you must use your windshield wipers. In addition, most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lights, especially at dawn or dusk. It is recommended that you check with your own state or provincial highway authority for applicable lighting regulations.

Headlight High-Low Beam

To change the headlights from low beam to high or high to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you. Then release it.

When the high beams are on, this blue indicator light on the instrument panel also will be on.

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Windshield Wipers

You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it.

For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the band on MIST longer. You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The closer to LO, the shorter the delay. For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you to the LO position. For high speed wiping, turn the band further, to HI. To stop the wipers, move the band to the off symbol. Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.

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Windshield Washer

At the top of the multifunction lever there’s a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol and PUSH. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed. Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud splash can block your vision. You could hit another vehicle or go off the road. Check your washer fluid level often.

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NOTICE: 0 When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the

manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid. Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 full when it’s very cold, This allows for expansion, which could damage the tank if it is completely full, Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer. It can damage your washer system and paint.

Rear Window Wipermasher

To turn on the wiper, press the part of the switch with the washer symbol on it to the first position. To wash the window, press the part of the switch with the wasner symbol on it in all the way. The wipers will continue to work after you release the switch. Press “OFF” to turn the wiper off.

The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as the windshield washer. However, the rear window washer will run out of fluid before the windshield washer. If you can wash your windshield but not your rear window, check your fluid level.

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Cruise Control (Option)

With Cruise Control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 k d h ) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 k d h ) . 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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To Set Cruise

Control

Move the Cruise Control switch to ON.

0 Get up to the speed you want.

Push in the set button at the end of the lever and release it. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

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To Resume a Set Speed

Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the Cruise Control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 k d h ) or more, you can move the Cruise Control switch from ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. Remember, if you hold the switch at R/A (Resume/Accelerate) longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. You could be startled and even lose control. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at R/A (Resume/Accelerate). To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s the first:

0 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Push the button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.

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Here’s the second :

0 Move the Cruise switch from ON to WA (R&sur%e/Accelerate). Hold it

there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to WA (Resume/Accelerate). Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph ( I .6 km/h) faster.

To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it.

To slow down in very small amounts, push the button for less than half a second. Each time you do this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 krdh) slower.

Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed, When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the Cruise Control speed you set earlier.

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Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your Cruise Control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of Cruise Control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use Cruise Control on steep hills. To Get Out of Cruise Control

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Move the Cruise switch to OFF.

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To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, your Cruise Control set speed memory is erased. Lights

Your light switches are on the left side of your instrument panel.

Push the top switch to turn on:

0 Parking Lights 0 Sidemarker Lights 0 Taillights

License Plate Lights Instrument Panel Lights Transfer Case Shift Indicator Panel

Push the bottom switch to turn on the headlights, together with:

Parking Lights Sidemarker Lights

0 Taillights

License Plate Lights Instrument Panel Lights Transfer Case Shift Indicator Panel

Push the switch marked OFF to turn off your lights. Turn the switch above the headlight switch up to make your instrument panel and transfer case lights brighter. Turn the switch all the way to the right until it clicks to turn on the interior lights.

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Turn the switch to the left to dim your instrument panel and transfer case indicator lights. You can switch your headlights from high to low beam by pulling on the multifunction lever. A circuit breaker protects your headlights. If you have an electrical overload, your headlights will flicker on and off. Have your headlight wiring checked right away if this happens. Fog Lamps (Option)

The fog lamp switch is on the instrument panel under the headlight switch. Press the right side of the switch to turn the fog lamps on, and the left side of the switch to turn them off. A light will glow in the right side of the switch when they are on.

Remember, fog lamps alone will not give off as much light as your headlights. Never use your fog lamps in the dark without turning on your headlights. Fog lamps will go off whenever your high beam headlights come on. When the high beams go off, the fog lamps will come on again.

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Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator Light (Canada Only)

If your vehicle was first sold, when new, in Canada, you will have this light on the instrument panel. It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lights are on, the ignition is on, the headlamp switch is off, and the parking brake is released. Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The Canadian Federal Government has decided that “Daytime Running Lights” (DRL) is a useful feature, in that DRL can make your vehicle more visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. DRL is required on new vehicles sold in Canada. The high beam headlights will come on at reduced brightness in daylight when:

The ignition is on, The headlight switch is off, and

0 The parking brake is released.

When you turn on your headlights, the DRL will switch off and the exterior lights will come on. When you turn off the headlights, the exterior lights will go out and the high beams will change to the reduced brightness of DRL again. The DRL indicator light on the instrument panel will go on whenever the DRL is on. This light means that only the DRL is on. When you turn on your exterior lights, this light will go out.

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If the DRL indicator light is on at dawn or dusk, it is a reminder to turn on your headlights. Of course, you may still turn on the headlights any time you need to. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake. The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake. Headlights-On Reminder A reminder tone will sound when your headlights or parking lights are turned on and your ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACC. To turn the tone off, turn the dimmer switch all the way to the left. Dome Lights

The dome lights will come on when you open the side doors. You can also turn the dome light on by turning the dimmer switch to the right until it clicks.

The rear dome light has a switch that lets you turn it on from the rear of the vehicle. Be sure you turn it off when you are finished.

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Overhead Console Reading Lights

If you have the overhead console, you can turn your reading lights on and off by pressing in on the button by each light. The lights can also be swiveled to point in the direction you want.

Press the tab under the mirror to reduce glare from headlights behind you.

Mirrors Inside Mirror

If your vehicle has the optional lighted mirror, the lights will automatically come on for approximately 15 seconds when either front door is opened, or until the ignition is turned to RUN or ACC.

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You can also turn the mirror lights on and off by pressing the switch near each light. However, the ignition must be turned to RUN or ACC for the lights to come on.

Outside Mirrors

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Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle.

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Some mirrors are manually adjustable, and some mirrors come with an optional remote control adjustment switch. Find the switch on the lower righthand side of the instrument panel.

Move the switch to the right or left to choose the mirror, then move the switch from side to side or up and down as needed.

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If you have the manually adjustable mirror, you can fold it before entering a carwash. To fold, pull the mirrors in towards the vehicle. Push the mirrors back out when finished. Convex Outside Mirror Your right side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat.

Sun VisorsNanity Mirrors

To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them from side to side. Your visors have an extension that can be pulled out for additional glare protection and a strap for holding small items, such as maps.

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Some visors have a "dual visor" feature where you can swing portions of the visor in different directions at the same time to block out glare.

Some visors have mirrors built in, with and without lights. Just lift the mirror cover on each visor to turn the lights on if you have them.

Accessory Power Outlet (Option)

I If you have the

accessory power outlet, you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment. Just unsnap the top of the cap and follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install.

These circuits are protected by fuses and have maximum current levels.

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NOTICE: When using the accessory power outlet, maximum electrical load should not exceed 8 amps. Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods can drain your battery.

Cigarette Lighter/Ashtrays

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

Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’s ready. That can make it overload, damaging the lighter and the heating element. To remove the front ashtray, pull on the front of it and push down at the same time.

To remove the smaller ashtrays on both sides of the back seat, press down on the tabs inside and pull. Don’t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtray. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage.

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Storage Compartments

Your vehicle may have a console compartment between the bucket seats. To open it, just lift the top of the console while pressing the button on the driver’s side.

If you have an automatic transmission, your console includes a handy place to hold beverage cups. If you have a manual transmission, your console will have a tray.

You may also have storage pockets on the back of your power bucket seats or 60140 split-bench seats.

To open your glove box, squeeze the buttons on either side of the keyhole together and pull the door open.

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The inside of the door also includes cup holders. Use your door key to lock your glove box.

A narrow shelf under your instrument panel may be used for items such as gloves or small books.

You will find a storage pocket on each of the front doors. The driver's door pocket contains a coin holder for your loose change.

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Some two-door vehicles have zippered storage bags on either side of the back seat.

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It has storage compartments inside it which can be used to conveniently store small items, like your sunglasses.

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Garage Door Opener Compartment If you have a garage door opener, the front overhead compartment can be used to conveniently store the opener.

To install the garage door opener, first open the compartment door by - pressing the latch

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Peel the protective backing from the hook and loop patch. Press it firmly to the back of your garage door opener, as close to the center of the opener as Dossible.

Center the garage door opener activation button over the console door button and press the opener firmly into place.

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The pegs inside the compartment door are used to make sure the button on the compartment door will contact the control button on the garage door opener.

Add one peg at a time until the garage door opener operates with the compartment door closed when you press the button.

Now, with the compartment door closed, push the button again to make sure the garage door opener operates properly.

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With the garage door opener positioned properly and the right number of pegs in place, you should only have to push the button slightly to operate the opener. Adjust the position of the garage door opener and add or remove pegs, as needed, until the opener operates properly.

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Convenience Net

A convenience net may be provided for the rear of your vehicle to help keep small items, like gloves and light clothing in place during sharp turns or quick stops and starts.

The net is not designed to retain these items during off-road use. The net is not for larger, heavier items. Install the convenience net at the rear of the vehicle, just inside the endgate. Attach the upper loops to the retainers on either side of the endgate opening (the label should be in the upper passenger side corner, visible from the rear of vehicle). Attach the lower loops to the retainers near the load floor of the endgate opening. Security Shade

If you have the optional cargo security shade, you can use it to cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle. Grasp the handle and pull the shade to unroll it. Latch the posts into the sockets on the inside trim panel to secure it.

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instrument Panel

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I. Side Window Defogger Vent 2. Rear Wiperwasher Switch 3. Instrument Cluster 4. Air ConditionerRIeater 5. Vents and A/C Outlet 6. Glove Box 7. Audio System 8. Rear Window Release Switch 9. Cigarette Lighter 10. Lap Cooler Vent 11. Hood Release Handle 12. Brake Release Handle

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13. Light Switches 14. Rear Window Defogger Switch* 15. Fog Light Switch** or Rear Window Defogger Switch with Electronic

Transfer Case

16. Remote Outside Mirror Switch *Without Electronic Transfer Case “*Without Four-wheel Drive Instrument Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you’ve used, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. If you have the digital cluster it looks different but will tell you everything the standard cluster does. The digital cluster also includes a tachometer and will give readings in either English or Metric. To switch from English to Metric, just press down on the E/M button. Speedometer and Odometer

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Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (kdh).

Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the U.S.) or kilometers (used in Canada).

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Tamper Resistant Odometer

Standard Cluster

Digital Cluster

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Your odometer is tamper resistant. It will show silver lines between the numbers if someone tries to turn it back. The digital odometer will read ERROR if someone tries to turn it back. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer, then it must be. But if it can't, then it's set at zero, and a label must be put on the driver's door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. Trip Odometer

Standard Cluster

Digital Cluster

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The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero. Make sure the button is completely depressed to reset the trip odometer. To set the trip odometer on the standard cluster to zero, fully depress the button near the readout. The trip odometer on the digital cluster will appear in place of your regular odometer when you press down on the Trip button. To reset the trip odometer on the digital cluster, press down on the Reset button. To change back to the regular odometer, press down on the Trip button again. Tachometer

The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). It is available only with the digital speedometer.

NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area, or engine damage may occur.

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This section describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition key just to let you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens.

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Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow the manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly - and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help. Brake System Warning Light

Standard Cluster

Digital Cluster

Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. This light should come on as you start the vehicle. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle’’ in the Index.)

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The brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake, and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

Standard Cluster

Digital Cluster

ANTI - LOCK

With anti-lock, this light will go on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light doesn’t come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light’’ earlier in this part.

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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

Standard Cluster

Digital Cluster

If you have a standard cluster, this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. If you have a digital cluster, a box around the temperature symbol will also flash and a chime will sound when your engine is too hot. Hot Coolant Can Burn you Badly! In Problems On The Road, this manual explains what to do. See “Engine Overheating ” in the Index.

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Malfunction Indicator Light (SERVICE ENGINE SOON)

Standard Cluster

A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. If it does not come on at all, have it fixed right away. If it stays on, or it comes on while you are driving, the computer is indicating that you have a problem. You should take your vehicle in for service soon.

NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while the emission controls won’t work as well, your fuel economy won’t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty.

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Oil Pressure Gage

Standard Cluster

Digital Cluster

The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problems causing low oil pressure. On the digital cluster, a box around the oil pressure symbol will begin to flash when the oil pressure is low.

Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be: burned, Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.

NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty.

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Indicator Lights Indicator lights go on when you use your turn signals, change from low beam headlights to high beams, or when you use your hazard flashers. The next few pages will also tell you about the indicator lights on your vehicle and help you locate them. Charging System Light

The charging system light is on your instrument cluster and will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working.

It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the charging system. It could indicate that you have problems with a generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.

If you have the standard cluster, this Check Gages light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your various gages to see if they are in the warning zones.

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Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator Light (Canada OnIy)

SHIFT Indicator Light

This green DRL indicator light is on the instrument cluster. The DRL indicator light is on whenever the ignition is on and the headlight switch and parking brake. are off. For more details about DRL, see “Lights” in this section.

This amber SHIFT indicator light is on the instrument cluster of vehicles with manual transmissions. The SHIFT indicator light will help you get the best fuel economy. See “Shift Indicator Light” in this section.

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Headlight High Beam lndicator Light

This blue high beam indicator light is on the instrument cluster and is on whenever you use your high beam headlights. For more details about high beams, see “Headlight High-Low Beam Changer” in this section.

Turn Signal and Lane Change lndicator

Standard Cluster

Digital Cluster

This light with the green arrows is on the instrument cluster. The turn signal indicator will come on whenever you signal a turn or lane change. See “Turn and Lane Change Signal” in this section.

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Gages Fuel Gage

Standard Cluster

Digital Cluster

The fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have remaining when the ignition is on. When the gage first indicates empty, you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more fuel soon. A box around the gage symbol on the digital cluster will begin to flash when your tank is 1/8 full or less. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage:

0 At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to fill the tank. The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. The gage doesn’t go back to empty when you turn off the ignition.

For your fuel tank capacity, see the Index under “Fluid Capacities.”

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Voltmeter

Standard Cluster

Digital Cluster

When your engine is not running, but the ignition is on (in the RUN position), this gage shows your battery’s state of charge in DC volts, When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system. Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range. On the digital cluster, a box around the voltmeter symbol will begin to flash when the charging system needs service. You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible.

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Luggage Carrier (Option)

carrier.

Use GM accessory racks that are compatible with your luggage carrier for transporting sports equipment. These are available through your GM dealer.

Remove the center rubber strips in the cross rails and attach the GM accessory rack to the tap plates provided through the center slots (four per cross rail).

The tap plates can be moved to accommodate various positioning by sliding them inside the cross rail to the desired locations before mounting the rack. You can adjust the cross rails to handle different size loads. Just loosen the slider screws at each end of the cross rail and move them where you want them. Make sure both sides of the cross rail are even, then tighten the slider screws.

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Be sure the cargo is properly loaded.

Carrying small, heavy loads on the roof is not recommended. Tie the load to the moveable tie down, (two per each side of the siderails). Use the cross rails only to keep the load from sliding, If you need to carry long items, move the cross rails as far apart as possible. tie the load to the moveable tie downs provided in the side rails. Also tie the load to the bumpers. Do not tie the load so tightly that the cross rails or side rails are damaged.

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NOTICE: Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 pounds (91 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle. when you carry large things, never let them hang over the rear or the sides of your vehicle. Load your cargo so that it rests on the slats and does not scratch or damage the vehicle. Put the cargo against the side rails and fasten it securely to the luggage carrier. Put the main weight as far forward

as you can.

Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index. To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving, check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened.

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Trailer Wiring Harness Your vehicle may have either a 5-wire or 7-wire harness. The light duty trailer wiring is a 5-wire harness assembly taped and bundled at the left corner of the vehicle interior, next to the endgate. The harness has no connector, and you should have a qualified service person wire your harness for you. It must be routed out of your vehicle and attached so that the trailer or the body won’t pull it.

The heavy duty trailer wiring is a 7-wire harness assembly consisting of a 5-wire harness and a 2-wire harness taped together and stored under the vehicle, along the rear frame crossmember. It has a 30-amp feed wire with an inline fuse located by the junction block. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index. Both the 5-wire harness and the 2-wire harness have no connector and should be wired by a qualified service person. Attach the harness to the trailer, then tape or strap it to your vehicle’s frame rail. Be sure you leave it loose enough so the wiring doesn’t bend or break, but not so loose that it drags on the ground. Store the harness in its original place. Wrap the harness together and tie it neatly so it won’t be damaged.

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Comrort Controls & Audio Systems

Section

In this part you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your vehicle . Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle . Introduction . For explanation of vehicle symbols, refer to “Vehicle Symbols” in the

Comfort Controls

Flow-Through Ventilation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Heater Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Heater/Air Conditioning Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) .................... 3-5 Rear Window Defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Audiosystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 FMStereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 AMStereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 How to Operate Your ETR@ AM Radio ....................... 3-8 How to Operate Your ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio System . . . . . 3-10 How to Operate Your ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

With Equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 3-18

How to Operate Your ETR’ AM-FM Care of Your Cassette Tape Player .......................... How to Operate Your ETR’ AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc

Stereo Audio Cassette System

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Comfort Controls Flow-Through Ventilation System

Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air to the inside of your vehicle when it is moving. With the side windows closed, air will flow into the front air inlet grilles, through the vehicle, and out the rear air exhaust valve. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running.

Ventilation Tips

Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the blower fan to HI for a few moments before driving off. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle.

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Air Vents

You will find air vents in the center and on the sides of your instrument panel. You can move the vents to direct the flow of air, or close the vents altogether. When you close a vent, it will increase the flow of air coming out of any vents that are open. If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, there are air vents in each kick panel below the instrument panel. Each vent has a handle to open and close it. Heater Controls

If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, your heater controls will look like this.

Fan Lever: The lever at the top of the system has four positions. To increase the air flow, move the lever toward HI. To decrease the air flow, move it toward OFF.

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Temperature Lever: The lever on the left of the system lets you select the temperature of the air flowing into your vehicle. Move the lever up for warmer air. Move the lever down for cooler air. Mode Function Lever: The lever on the right of the system can be moved to three different heating functions. DEFROST: This setting operates the defroster. Most of the air comes out near the windshield, with some going to the floor vents and side window defrost vents. Use this when you get fog or ice on the windshield. HTR (Heater): Most of the air comes out near the floor. The rest comes out from the defroster vents under the windshield and at the front side windows. This is best for cold weather. VENT: The air comes out at the vents on your instrument panel and at your front side windows.

Heating/Air Conditioning Controls

If your vehicle has air conditioning, your heating/air conditioning controls will look like this.

Before using your vehicle’s air conditioning, open the windows to clear me vehicle of hot air. Fan Lever: The lever at the top has four positions. To increase the air flow, move the lever toward HI. To decrease the air flow, move it toward LO. Temperature Lever: The lever on the left of the system display lets you select the temperature of the air flowing into your vehicle. Move the lever up for warmer air. Move the lever down for cooler air. Mode Function Lever: The lever on the right of the system can be moved to seven different heating and air conditioning functions.

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DEFROST This setting operates the defroster. Most of the air comes out near the windshield, with some going to the floor vents and side window defrost vents. Use this when you get fog or ice on the windshield. HTR (Heater): Most of the air comes out near the floor. The rest comes out from the defroster vents under the windshield and at your front side windows. This is best for cold weather. VENT The air comes out at the vents on your instrument panel and at your front side windows. BI-LEV A/C: With this, outside air comes in through the heater floor vent and the instrument panel vents. This setting is useful in cool weather with bright sunlight. NORM A/C: This setting cools the outside air. If you first use MAX, use NORM as soon as the vehicle has cooled down, so outside air will be going through your vehicle. MAX A/C: This cools the air the fastest. Move the other lever all the way to Cold. MAX lets in only a little air from the outside. You can use MAX at first when it’s really hot outside and you need to cool off quickly.

NOTICE: If vehicle is parked with function lever in MAX A/C position and on an incline with the right side lower than the left, then water may leak into the passenger compartment in an unusually heavy rain.

OFF: The blower is off, but air still will come from outlets at the front of your vehicle. The system will try to keep the air at the chosen temperature. Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) If you use the optional engine coolant heater before starting your engine, your heating system will produce warmer air faster, to heat the passenger compartment in cold weather. See “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index. Rear Window Defogger If your vehicle has this option the rear window will have lines running across the glass. These lines heat your window. For best results, clear the window of as much snow or ice as possible first.

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To turn on the rear window defogger, find the switch marked REAR DEFOG on your instrument panel. Press “ON” until the light in the switch comes on, then release it. The rear window defogger will only work if the ignition switch is turned to RUN.

You can turn the defogger off at any time by pressing “OFF.” The defogger will shut itself off after several minutes so that the glass does not get too hot. If the window still isn’t clear, turn the defogger on again.

NOTICE: Scraping the inside of your rear window could cut and damage the defogger. Your warranty would not cover this damage. Don’t put decals there, either. You might have to scrape them off.

Audio Systems Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give if years of listening pleasure. But you will get the most enjoyment out of it, you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco@ system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most o of the advanced engineering that went into it. Be aware that hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it. To help avoid hearing loss or damage:

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Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly.

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FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to come and go. AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it. AM Stereo This means the Delco@ system can receive C-QUAM@ stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations around the country use C-QUAM@ to produce stereo, though some do not. (C-QUAM’ is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.) If your Delco@ system can get C-QUAM@, your “STEREO” light will come on when you’re receiving it.

NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle - like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio - be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, Delco@ radio or other systems, and even damage them. And, your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly. So, before adding sound equipment, check with your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units.

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How to Operate Your ETW AM Radio

This part tells you how your ETR@ AM radio works. The Upper Knob The upper knob does these three things:

It controls the volume. The VOL knob increases volume when rotated to the right. It lets you see what station you have. (When the radio is on, push the knob to display the station.) It tells you the time. (When the ignition is off, push the RECALL knob to display the time.)

BAL (Balance) The BAL control behind the upper knob moves the sound between the left and right speakers. The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. Tone Levers Two levers control the tone of your radio. BASS --Slide TREBLE -Slide this lever up to increase the treble response. Adjust this lever to give a pleasing sound. If a station is weak and noisy, move TREBLE down to reduce the noise.

this lever up to increase the bass response.

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PWR (Power) The PWR button turns your system on and off. Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. To set the pushbuttons, just:

0 Tune in the station.

Push SET. (SET appears in the VF display for a few seconds.)

0 Within 5 seconds, push one of the four pushbuttons. Whenever you

push that button, the preset station will return.

NOTE: Up to three additional stations may be preset by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time. Tune in the station.

0 Push SET. (SET appears in the VF display for a few seconds.)

Within 5 seconds, push any two adjoining buttons at the same time. (The station will return when the same two buttons are pressed again.)

Clock To set the clock, just:

Push SET.

0 Within 5 seconds, push and hold HRS (time will be displayed) until the

correct hour appears.

0 Push and hold MINS until the correct minute appears.

To display the clock with the ignition off, push the upper knob. The time will be displayed for a few seconds.

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How to Operate Your ETW AM-FM Siereo Audio Sysiem

This part tells you how your ETR@ AM-FM stereo audio system works: The Upper Knob The upper knob does these three things:

It controls the volume. The VOL knob increases volume when rotated to the right. It lets you see what station you have. (When the radio is on, push the knob to display the station.) It tells you the time. (When the ignition is off, push the RECALL knob to display the time.)

The control behind the upper knob moves the sound between your left and right speakers. The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. Push it to get AM or FM. The control behind the lower knob moves the sound between your front and rear speakers. Tone Levers These two levers control the tone of your radio. BASS -Slide TREBLE --Slide Adjust this lever to give a pleasing sound. If a station is weak and noisy, move TREBLE down to reduce the noise. PWR (Power) The PWR button turns your system on and off.

this lever LIP to increase the treble response.

this lever up to increase the bass response.

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Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. You can set the pushbuttons for up to eight favorite stations (4 AM and 4 FM). Just:

Tune in the station.

0 Push SET. (SET appears in the VF display for a few seconds.)

Within 5 seconds, push one of the four pushbuttons to store the station. Whenever you push that button, the preset station will return.

Repeat these steps for each pushbutton. NOTE: You can preset 3 more stations on each band by pushing a pair of buttons next to each other at the same time. Just:

Tune in the station.

0 Push SET. (SET appears in the VF display for a few seconds.) 0 Within 5 seconds, push two buttons next to each other at the same time.

Whenever you push that pair of buttons, the preset station will return.

Repeat these steps for each pair of buttons. Scan Button When you push this, the radio will go to the next station and stay there a few seconds. Then it will go to the next station and pause, and keep doing that. Press SCAN again to stop scanning. Seek Button This chooses station also, but it doesn’t keep moving as SCAN does. When you push SEEK the radio goes to the next station and stays there. Clock To set the clock, just:

Push SET. Within 5 seconds, push and hold SCAN until the correct hour appears. Press and hold SEEK until the correct minute appears.

To display the clock with the ignition off, push the upper knob. The time will be displayed for a few seconds.

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How to Operate Your E T P AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System