1998 Chevrolet Express Owners Manual

For complete program details, see your Chevrolet dealer to obtain a Roadside Assistance Center brochure. The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with quality and priority service. When roadside services are required, our advisors will explain any payment obligations that may be incurred for utilizing outside services. For prompt assistance when calling, please have the following available to give to the advisor: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) License plate number Vehicle color Vehicle location Telephone number where you can be reached Vehicle mileage Description of problem

Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet offers Courtesy Transportation for customers needing warranty service. Courtesy Transportation will be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty to retail purchasers of 1998 Chevrolet passenger cars and light duty trucks (please see your selling dealer for details). Courtesy Transportation includes:

One way shuttle ride for any warranty repair completed during the same day.

0 Up to $30 maximum daily vehicle rental allowance

for any overnight warranty repair up to five days, OR Up to $30 maximum daily cab, bus or other transportation allowance in lieu of rental for any overnight warranty repair up to five days, OR Up to $10 daily fuel allowance for rides provided by another person (i.e., friend, neighbor, etc.) in lieu of rental for any overnight warranty repair up to five days. Note: All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by your Chevrolet dealer service management. Claim amounts should reflect all actual costs.

0 Chevrolet Courtesy Transportation is not part of the

Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time without notification.

0 For additional program details, contact your

Chevrolet dealer.

Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age. If you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle, Chevrolet will reimburse up to $30/day for documented transportation you receive. For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, interim transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your dealer for details. The Roadside Assistance program is available only in the United States and Canada. In Canada, please consult your GM dealer for information on Courtesy Transportation.

GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both Chevrolet and your Chevrolet dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful. There may be instances where an impartial third party can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. To assist in resolving these disagreements, Chevrolet voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE.

BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle automotive disputes. This program is available free of charge to customers who currently own or lease a GM vehicle. If you are not satisfied after following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure, you may contact the BBB using the toll-free telephone number, or write them at the following address:

BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203- 1804 Telephone: 1-800-955-5100

To file a claim, you will be asked to provide your name and address, your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and a statement of the nature of your complaint. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage, and other factors.

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We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary. If this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator. The arbitrator will make a decision which you may accept or reject. If you accept the decision, GM will be bound by that decision. The entire dispute resolution procedure should ordinarily take about 40 days from the time you file a claim until a decision is made. Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5 100 or the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222- 1020. Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information.

REPORTING SAFETY DE€ :CTS 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 investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:

NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590

You can also obtain other information 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 Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:

Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, Ontario KlG 352

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-222-1020 or write:

Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Troy, MI 48007-7047

In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L 1H 8P7

Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals, owner’s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and past model General Motors vehicles. The toll-free telephone number for ordering information in Canada is 1-800-668-5539.

1998 CHEVROLET SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out

the Service Publication Order Form in this book

and mailing it in with your check, money order,

or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)

SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00

TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for the 1998 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $40.00

CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1998 CHEVROLET OWNER’S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $1 5.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $10.00

SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.

CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle.

PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO:

Helm, Incorporated PO. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207

OR ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-782-4356

Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Disr)

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Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow ade uate time for postal service. If further information is needed, write to the address s gh own below or call 1-800-782-4356. Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with return information within 30 days of delivery. On returns, a re-stocking fee may be applied against the original order.

PUBLICATION FORM

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HELM, INCORPORATED P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207

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Order payable

to

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Section 9 Index

A i r Bag .......................

Adding Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . How Does it Restrain . . . . . . . . . . . How it Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Location ..................... Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing .................... What Makes it Inflate . . . . . . . . . . . What Will You See After it Inflates When Should it Inflate . . . . . . . . . . Aircleaner ..................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Conditioning Air Conditioning Refrigerants . . . . . . Alignment and Balance. Tire . . . . . . . Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antenna. Power Antifreeze ...................... Anti-Lock

Brake System Warning Light . . . . . Brakes ...................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appearance Care . . . . . . . . Appearance Care Materials Arbitration Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29 . . . . . . . . . . 1.28. 2.54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 . . . . . . . . . . . 2.57. 4.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Automatic

Transmission Check ........................... 7-39 Transmission Fluid ............................ 6-17 Transmission Operation ........................ 2-21 Shifting ..................................... 2-21 Transmission Park Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41 LockingRear ................................ Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-30 6-21

Axle

Battery ...................................... 6-31 Jump Starting ................................. 5-3 Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Warnings .................................... 5-3 BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-9 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .................... 4-20 Better Business Bureau Mediation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Blizzard ...................................... 4-25 Brake Adjustment .................................. Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Cylinder .............................. Parking ..................................... PedalTravel ................................. Replacing System Parts ........................

6-31 6-27 6-27 2-24 6-30 6-31

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Brakes (Continued)

System Waming Light ......................... 2-56 Trailer ...................................... 4-33 Transrniission Shift Interlock Check ............... 7-40 Wear ....................................... 6-30 Brakes., Anti-Lock ............................... 4-7 Braking ........................................ 4-6 Braking in Emergencies ........................... 4-8 Break-In, New Vehicle .......................... 2-17 Brightness Control .............................. 2-40 BTSI Check ................................... 7-40 Bulb Rqlacement .............................. 6-32

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Comfort Controls ................................ 3-2 Compact Disc Care ............................. 3-26 Compact Disc Player ....................... 3- 16. 3.20 Console Storage ................................ 2-48 Control of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5 Convex Outside Mirror .......................... 2-46 Coolant ....................................... 6-21 RecoveryTank ............................... 5-16 Cooling System ................................ 5- 14 Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-8 Crankcase Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-68 Cruise Control ................................. 2-37 Cupholders .................................... 2-48 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-2

Damage.

Finish ...................................... 6-57 SheetMetal ................................. 6-57 Daytime Running Lamps ......................... 2-41 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Dead Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.10. 8.11 Defects. Reporting Safety Defensive Driving ............................... 4-2 Defogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3. 3.4 Defrosting ................................. 3.3. 3.4 Dome Lamps Door

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Locks .......................................

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Sliding ..................................... Storage ..................................... StoragePocket ............................... Swing-Out Side ..............................

2-12 2-48 2-48 2-10 Drive Position. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Driver Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . 17 Driving

City ........................................ 4-18 Defensive .................................... 4-2 Drunken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Freeway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19 InaBlizzard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25 In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5 In the Rain .................................. 4-15 Night ...................................... 4-14 OnCurves ................................... 4-9 On Grades While Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 .................... On Hill and Mountain Roads 4-21 OnSnowandIce ............................. 4-23 Throughwater ............................... 4-17 WetRoads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23 With a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 4-3 6-45

................................ Drunken Driving Dual Tire Operation .............................

Electrical Equipment. Adding .................... 6-61 Electrical System ............................... 6-61 Electronic Road Speed Governor (Gasoline Engines) . . . 2-53

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6.60. 6.67

6-10 6-21 7-38 2-57 5- 14 Language

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Engine ....................................... Coolant ..................................... Coolant Level Check .......................... Coolant Temperature Gage ..................... .............................. Cooling System Exhaust ...................... Manual 2.29.2.30.2.33 .4.26 FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Identification ........................... OilLevelCheck .............................. Overheating ................................. Running While Parked ......................... Starting Your ................................ Engine Coolant Heater ........................... EngineOil .................................... Adding ..................................... Additives ................................... Checking ................................... 6-13 Pressure Gage ................................ 2-60 Used ....................................... 6-16 Whentochange .............................. 6-15 Exhaust, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29.2-30,2-33, 4-26 Exterior Lamps ................................. 2-40

7-38 5-11 2-30 2- 18 2-20 6-12 6-13 6-15

Engine Oil (Continued)

Fabric Cleaning ............................... Filling a Portable Fuel Container .................... FillingYourTank ................................ Filter. Air ..................................... Finish Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finish Damage .................................

6-52 6-7 6-5 6-16 6-55 6-57

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 First Gear. Automatic Transmission ......................... 5-2 Flashers. Hazard Warning ............................. Flat Tire. Changing 5-22 Fluids and Lubricants ............................ 7-44 Foreign Countries. Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 .. French 11 Front Parkingnurn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement . . . . 6-35 Front Storage Area .............................. 2-48 FrontTowing .................................. 5-10 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Canada ...................................... 6-3 Filling a Portable Container ...................... 6-7 FillingYourTank .............................. 6-5 Gage ....................................... 2-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 In Foreign Countries Tankcapacity ............................... 6-69 ....................... 6-61

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

G a g e s

Engine Coolant Temperature .................... Engine Oil Pressure ........................... Fuel ....................................... Speedometer ................................. Voltmeter ...................................

2-57 2-60 2-63 2-52 2-55 GAWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-27 ...................... 4-27 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guide en Franpis 11 GVWR ....................................... 4-27

Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32 Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 5-2 Head Restraints ................................. 1-5 Headlamps .................................... 2-40 ............................ 6-33 Bulb Replacement ...................... High/Low Beam Changer 2-35 OnReminder ................................ 2-41 Wiring ..................................... 6-61 Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Heater Controls ................................. 3-2 HeaterIAir Conditioning Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Heating ........................................ 3-6 High-Beam Headlamps .......................... 2-35 Highway Hypnosis .............................. 4-2 I Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-21 Hitches. Trailer ................................. 4-32 Hood (5-8 Checking Things Under ......................... Prop ........................................ 6-9 Release ...................................... 6-8 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Hydroplaning .................................. 4-17

Ignition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41 Ignition Transmission Lock Check Inflation, Tire .................................. 6-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 42 7-43 7-42 7-42

Brakesystem ................................ Engine Cooling System ........................ Exhaust Systems .............................

RearAxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42 Suspension .................................. 7-42 Throttle System .............................. 7-43 Instrument Cluster .............................. 2-51 ............................... 2-50 Instrument Panel Brightness Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53 FuseBlock .................................. 6-62 Interior Lamps ................................. 2-43 J ack. Tire .................................... Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-23 5-3

Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Labels

Lamps

Certification ................................. 4-27 Certificationmire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-60 Tire-Loading Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-60 Dome ...................................... 2-43 Exterior .................................... 2-40 Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43 OnReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41 Panel ....................................... 2-40 Underhood .................................. 2-44

Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ....... 2-27 Lighter ........................................ 2-48 Lights Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1-28, 2-54 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ............ 2-57, 4-7 Brake System Warning ......................... 2-56 Charging System ............................. 2-54 CheckGages ................................ 2-62 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator ............... 2-62 Exterior .................................... 2-40 Interior ..................................... 2-43 Safety Belt Reminder ..................... 1- 12, 2-53 Security .................................... 2-61 Service Engine Soon .......................... 2-58 ........................... 4-27 Loading Your Vehicle Locks ......................................... 2-4 Door ........................................ 2-4 Ignition Transmission Check .................... 7-41 PowerDoor .................................. 2-5 RearDoorSecu rity ............................. 2-5 Sliding Door Child Security ...................... 2-6 LossofControl ................................ 4-12 Lubricants and Fluids ............................ 7-44 Lubrication Service, Body ........................ 7-39

Maintenance. Normal Replacement parts ........... 6-69 Maintenance Record ............................ 7-46 Maintenance Schedule ............................ 7-1 Long Tripmighway ........................... 7-27 Long Tripmighway Definition ................... 7-6 Long Tripmighway Intervals ..................... 7-7

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Owner Checks and Services ..................... 7-38 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ................ 7-42 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 7-44 Scheduled Maintenance Services .................. 7-4 Short Trip/City ................................ 7-8 Short Trip/City Definition ....................... 7-5 Short Trip/City Intervals ........................ 7-5 Maintenance. Underbody ......................... 6-58 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ................. 4-36 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...................... 2-58 ManualFrontSeat ........,...................... l-2 Mirrors ....................................... 2-45 Camper-Type ................................ 2-47 Convex Outside .............................. 2-46 Inside Daymight Rearview ..................... 2-45 Power Remote Control ......................... 2-45 Visorvanity ................................. 2-49 6-4 vi 4-21 2-34

MMT ......................................... Model Reference ................................. MountainRoads ................................ Multifunction Lever .............................

Neutral. Automatic Transmission ................. 2-22 New Vehicle Break-In ........................... 2-17 Nightvision ................................... 4-14 ........................... 6-11 Noise Control System Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............. 6-69

Odometer .................................... Odometer. Trip .................................

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Off-Road Recovery ............................. 4- 1 1 Oil. Engine .................................... 6-12 Overheating Engine ............................. 5- 1 1 Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-38 Owner Publications. Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 1 1. 8- I2

Parking

Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ Park

6-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 2-25 2-28

Automatic Transmission Shifting Into ................................. Shifting Out of ............................... AtNight .................................... 2-15 Brake ...................................... 2-24 BrakeMechanismCheck ....................... 7-41 Lots ....................................... 2-16 Over Things That Burn ........................ 2-29 With a Trailer ................................ 4-36 Passenger Position .............................. 1-26 ................................... Passing 4-11 ..................................... 2-16 Passlock Periodic Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42 Power 3-27 2-5 2-45 1-3 4-8 6-25 2-31 Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

Antenna Mast Care ............................ DoorLocks ................................... Remote Control Mirror ........................ Seat ......................................... Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steering Fluid ................................ Windows ...................................

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Problems on the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Publications. Service and Owner .............. 8- 1 1. 8- 12

Radiator ..................................... 5-18 Radiator Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24 Radio Reception ................................ 3-23 Radios .......................... 3-7.3-9.3-11. 3- 16 Rain. Driving In ................................ 4-15 ................................ 2-43 Reading Lamps Rear

Axle ....................................... ........................... Door Security Locks Outside Seat Position .......................... Seatpassengers .............................. Towing .....................................

6-21 2-5 1-34 1-34 5-11 Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Rear Heater Controls (without Air Conditioning) . . . . . . . 3-4 Rear Passenger Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-45 Reclining Front Seatbacks ......................... 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Recovery Tank. Coolant .......................... 5-16 Refrigerants. Air Conditioning .................... 6-70 Remote Compact Disc Player ..................... 3-20 Replacement Bulbs ...................................... Parts ....................................... Wheel ...................................... Replacing Safety Belts ........................... Reporting Safety Defects ....................

6-66 6-69 6-49 1-62 8- 10. 8- 1 1 9-7

Restraints

Checking ................................... 1-6 1 Child ....................................... 1-46 Head ........................................ 1-5 Replacing Parts After a Crash ................... 1-62 System Check ................................ 7-39 Reverse. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Right Front Passenger Position .................... 1-26 Roadside Assistance .............................. 8-5 Roadside Assistance. Canadian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-36 Rotation. Tires ................................. 6-43

Safety Belt Extender ............................ 1-61 Safety Belts ................................... 1-1 1 Adults ...................................... 1-17 Care ....................................... 6-54 Center Passenger Position ...................... 1-39 Center Rear Passenger Position .................. 1-39 Children .................................... l-41 Driver Position ............................... 1-17 Extender ..........,......................... l-61 1 - 17 How to Wear Properly ......................... Incorrect Usage .................... 1-20, 1-59, 1-60 LapBelt .................................... l-40 Lap-Shoulder ........................... 1-17, 1-34 Larger Children .............................. 1-58 Passenger Position ............................. 1-26 1 - 16 Questions and Answers ........................ Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34 Rear Seat Passengers .......................... 1-33

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Reminder Light ......................... 1 . 12. 2.53 Replacing After a Crash ........................ 1-62 Right Front Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ................... 1-19 Smaller Children and Babies ............... 1-41. 1-44 Use During Pregnancy ......................... 1-25 WhyTheyWork .............................. 1-13 Safety Chains .................................. 4-33 Safety Defects. Reporting ................... 8-10. 8-11 Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... iii Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4 Seatback Reclining ............................... 1-3 Seats ManualFront ................................. 1-2 Power ....................................... l-3 Rear ........................................ l-5 ............................... Removing Rear 1-6 Replacing Rear ................................ 1-9 Restraint Systems .............................. 1-1 Seat Controls ................................. 1-2 Securing a Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-52, 1-54, 1-55 Second Gear, Automatic Transmission .............. 2-23 Security Light .................................. 2-61 Service ........................................ 6-2 Bulletins, Ordering ....................... 8-1 1, 8- 12 Engine Soon Light ............................ 2-58 Key Lock Cylinder ............................ 7-39 Manuals, Ordering ....................... 8- 1 1, 8- 12 Parts Identification Label ....................... 6-60 Publications, Ordering .................... 8- 11, 8- 12 Work, Doing Your Own ......................... 6-2

Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6-1 Service and Owner Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 11. 8- 12 Service Publications ........................ 8- 1 1. 8. 12 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32 Sheet Metal Damage ............................ 6-57 ShiftLever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.21. 2.25 Shifting

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Into Park (P) ................................. 2-25 OutofPark .................................. 2-28 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ..................... 1 . 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36 Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement SignalingTurns ................................ 2-35 Skidding ...................................... 4-13 Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-67 Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52 Stains. Cleaning ................................ 6-52 Starter Switch Check ............................ 7-40 Starting Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 18 Steam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Steering ....................................... 4-8 In Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Power ....................................... 4-8 Speed Sensitive ............................... 4-9 Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Wheel. Tilt .................................. 2-34 StorageAreas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48 Storage. Vehicle ................................ 6-3 1 Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36 SunVisors .................................... 2-49 Symbols. Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Taillamp Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-37 TapePlayerCare ............................... 3-25 Temperature Control. Rear Passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Theft ......................................... 2-15 Theft-Deterrent Feature .......................... 3-21 Thermostat .................................... 6-25 Third Gear. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Tilt Steering Wheel ............................. 2-34 Time. Setting the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Tirechains .................................... 6-50 TireLoading ................................... 4-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Tire-Loading Information Label Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 Alignment and Balance BuyingNew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 ChangingaFlat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-57 Dual Operation ............................... 6-45 Inflation .................................... 6-42 Inflation Check ............................... 7-38 ........................ 6-43 Inspection and Rotation Loading .................................... 4-27 Pressure .................................... 6-42 Temperature ................................. 6-48 Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 Treadwear ................................... 6-47 Uniform Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47 Wear Indicators .............................. 6-45 Wheel Replacement ........................... 6-49 When It’s Time for New ....................... 6-45 TopStrap ..................................... 1-51

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5.33. 6.67

4-28 5-8

TorqueLock ................................... Torque. Wheel Nut ......................... Towing a Trailer ................................ Towing Your Vehicle ............................. Trailer Brakes ..................................... 4-33 ............................ 4-35 Driving on Grades Drivingwith ................................. 4-33 Hitches ..................................... 4-32 Maintenance When Towing ..................... 4-36 Parking on Hills .............................. 4-36 Safety Chains ................................ 4-33 Tongueweight ............................... 4-31 Total Weight on Tires .......................... 4-32 Towing ..................................... 4-28 Turnsignals ................................. 4-35 Weight ..................................... 4-30 Wiring Harness ............................... 4-37 Transmission Fluid. Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 17 Transmitters. Keyless Entry ........................ 2-6 Transportation. Courtesy .......................... 8-8 Trip Odometer ................................. 2-52 TTYUsers ..................................... 8-4 Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35 Turn SignalNultifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35

Underbody Maintenance ........................ 6-58 UnderhoodLamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44

Vehicle

Control ...................................... 4-5 .............................. Damage Warnings iv Identification Number ......................... 6-60 Loading .................................... 4-27 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31 Ventilation System ............................... 3-6 Visor Vanity Mirrors ............................ 2-49 Visors. Sun .................................... 2-49

w a r n i n g Devices ............................... 5-2 Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53 ........................ 6-26 Washer Fluid. Windshield ........................... Washing Your Vehicle 6-55 Weatherstrips .................................. 6-54 Wheel Alignment .................................. 6-48 Nut Torque ............................. 5-33. 6.67 Replacement ................................. 6-49 Wrench ..................................... 5-24 Windows ..................................... 2-31 Power ...................................... 2-31 SideLatches ................................. 2-32 Swing-Out .................................. 2-32 ............................. 2-37 Fluid ....................................... 6-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38 Fluid Level Check

Windshield Washer

Windshield Wiper

.............................. .............................. ........................... Blade Replacement Cleaning the Blades ........................... 6-54 Wiper Blade Check ............................. ................................. Fuses ...................................... ................................. Winter Driving .................................

........................... 6-54 6-61 7-39 5-8 5-24

2-36 Wiper Blade Cleaning 6-40 Wiring. Headlamp

6-61 Wrecker Towing 4-23 Wrench. Wheel

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Service Station Checkpoints

BATTERY

P6-31

TIRES P6-41

ENGINE COOLANT RECOVERY TANK

P6-23*

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK

SECONDARY

HOOD RELEASE

P6-9

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID

P6-26

HOOD RELEASE

P6-8

FUEL DOOR

P6-5*

For detailed information, refer to the page number listed, or see the index in the back of the owner’s manual. * For vehicles equipped with a diesel engine, see the Diesel Supplement. 9-12