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mg a zssette Tape
Your. tape. player is built to w.or’k-best with tapes that :are 3.0 to 4,5 minutes long -an each side. Tapes:longer than that are $0 .thin they h a y not work well in this player. TO load a. cassette. tape with-the ignition off, press EJECT or RECALL. Then, insert the cassette. tape. If the ignition is an but the radio is off, the tape will begin piaying.
PROG (2): Press this button to switchfrom one:.si.de of. .the tape to the sther.
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AM-FM- Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If E.quipped)
Playing the'Radio PWR-VUL: Press this knob 'to 'turn the system on and off. To in-creas.e vol-urne, turn this knob to the right. Turn it to: the le€t to decrease volume.. The knob is capable of rotatkg continuously. RECALL: Display the time with the ignition of€ by pressing this. button. When the rsldio.is playing, pi-ess this button to recall the station frequency.
Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this butt0.n to switch between AM, FMl and FW. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Pres$ this. knob lightly so it extends, Tu~m it to choose radio stations. Push the knob batk into its stored pasition -whe.n you're not.using it. SEEK: Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher statim and the Ieft-arrow to tune to; the next lower station and stay there. The sound will mute while seeking.
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Itf the disc comes -back out and ERR appe-am on the display, it could be that:
You are driving OD a very rough road. (The disc should play when the road giits: smoothe;e=)
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Remote: Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)
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To unlock a secured radio, see “Unlocking the’ T h e f t - D t t Feature .After a Power Loss7’ earller in this section. -Understanding. Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is :greater than for FM, espe&ky tit night; The longer raqge, hawever, can c.ause sta~ons t.o.interfere with .each ather. AM .canpick up noise from things 1ike:storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce :this noise if you ever get it.
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Adjust the volume. control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly -.until yowhear comfortably and clearly.
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display -will flash
Press,and hold the TAPE AUX.button for-five seconds I The tape symbol on for two. seconds. Insert the scmbbing action ckaning cassette ,while :the tape symbol is flashing. EJ&t .the cleaning ca$.setfe after. the manufacturer's .recommended cleaning time.
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Defensi.ve Driving
The best advice anyone can give. about driving is: Drive.deferrsively.. Please start with a very-imp.o.~ant-s.afe.ty device in your vehick Buckle up. (&e “Safety ,Belts’’ in the Index.)
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Vision
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Control of a "Vehi-cle
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Anti-L0c.k Brakes ( A B S ) Your vehicle has anti-lock bfakes..(ABS). A B S is an advanced. electronic braking system that :will help prevent a braking: skid. When you start your engine. and begin to drive away; yaw anti-lock brake syxiem. will check itself. You may he’& a-momentary motor or c1icking noise whikthis test; is goi on. This is-nomal.
I€,there.’s a problem with the mti-lock brake system, this warfiing light -will :stay 13wr. See. “Anti-Lo-ckBrake System. Warning Light’% the Index.
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The anti-lock system can change.the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The .computer is-programmed to make the most o€'mailable tire .mil road conditions.
Here's how anti-lock works. Let's say the road is wet. You're driving: safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here's what happens .with ABS. A computer-senses that wheels are slowing down. If'one, of the wheels i s about to stop. r.olling,. the-compter will separately work the brakes. at .each- front wheel and at both. rear -wheels.
You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard, AS you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and ~ontrols braking pressur.e accordingly.
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0ff-Roa;d Driving with Your Four- Whed-D.dve Vehicle
If‘y~ur vehicle doesn’t have four-wheel drive, you shouldn’t drive off-mad: unless you’re ‘on %level, solid surface.
Off-road driving .involves. s.orne.new skills; And. that’s why it’s very irnr>ortanf that you read this ,g,ui.de. You’ll fmd-many driving. t i p and.suggestims. These .will help -make youi.6ff-faad driving safer. and more enj-oyable.
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You’ll find other important infomation in this manual. %e “Vehicle hading3’’ “Luggage Carrier” -and “Tires” -in -the Index.
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Getting Familiar with Off-ROad D2ivin:g
: yodre driviag.aff -raad, b-ouacing and
.quick changes in.direc$idn .can easily throw-you :aut of posifion. This could cause you to lose control and crash. So; whether you% drivingm oroff the road, you .and your passengers-should w.ear s.a€ety belts.
Driving on Off-Road Hills Off-road ..dfiving. sften ,t&es:you up, down :or across a .bill. Driving wfdy on hills requires good jwlgment and -an un.&fstading of what your veliick can ; a d can’t do. There are some hills that simply ‘can’t be driven, nb matter how well built the vehicle.
incline with only. a- small change in. elevatiofi. a xe you can easily see all: the:way -to the top. On -a large. hill, the. incline may get steeper as you near the .top., but ylou,may- not see this because the- cyest of the hill is hidden by .bushes, grass. ar%hrubs. Here me some other ihings to consider as youappfoach :a. hill.
Many’hilk are sfmply to6 steep for any vehicle. If , p a drive up &ern, you will :stall. If you drive dgwn them, you can’t control yo,ur-speed. If you drive across:them, you will roll over. Yon could be seriausly injured. ar killed. Xf you haveany doubt rbout the s&eepne$s, don’t drive the hill.
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Once you decide yowan sa€ely drive up t-he hill, you. need.to take some special steps. .; Use a low gear and .get a €im grip o.n .,the
:steering -wheel.
lkrning or dr’iving @WO$S steep. h___.j can be dangerow. You could lope: traction, slide: sideways, -and possibJy roll .over. YQU~ could be- seriously injurid.. or kille.d,. When driving. always try to go~traight up.
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D,riving to the top (crest) of a hi11 at iull speed csln cause an accident. There could be- a-drop.=;off,_ emb.ankment,. cliff, .or..even another vehicle. You could be seriously injured or kill,ed, As.~ou near the’ top of -a hill, slow.down and stay alert..
down the-hill wjth your wheels gtraight rather. ba than in the left or right direction. .Turning the wheel to~o far to the- left or~right will increase the pssibility of a rollover.
Here. are. some things. you must not do if you stall, or me about to stall, when going.up. a.hil1. 0 Never attempo prevent a stall by shifdng.into NEUTRAL (N) (or depressing the clutch, if you have a nianual transmisiion) to-“rev-up” the engine and regain forward momentum. This wm’t wurk. Your vehicle will roll backwards very quickly and you could go out:of cont~-ol. Instead, apply the regularbrake to stop rhe vehicle. Then apply the pakinp- h.r&e. Shift.to REVERSE (R), release the , ngbrake, and slowly back stmight down.
0 Never attempt to turn around if you. -ae-.aI . It to-.staU.
when ,going up a hill. If the hillis steep mongh:-to stall your vehicle, it’s steep efiough to cause you tg: roll lover if you turn aromd.. If you cati’t m,&e it up the hill, you must back stmight drrwn the hill.
At zf this :happens, there are some things YOU should
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&.' Suppose, after.staUing, I try to-back down the-hill and decide I,.just can't do it, What shod
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Stal1in:g
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Getting o,ut on.me aownhill (low) :side -0;f a vehicle stopped across an indine is. da-ngemus. I€ the vehicle rolls over,,yau cmdd be crushed of killed.. Always-get. out on the .uphill (high) side ofthe vehicle a.nd stay well clear .of the]rdIaver path.
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P U Driving: on frozen lakes, ponds or ,rivers -an be :dangerous.. Underwater :springs, currents u d e r .the.&, or sudden- thaws c.am weaken the ice. Ybur vehicle could' fall through the ice and y0.u .afld your .pas$mge.lt.s could drown, Drive. .your veMc1e. :ob safe surfaces only.
Driving at Night
After Off-Raad Driving Remove any brush or debris that has colkcted on the underbody, chassis .ox under the hood. These accumulations can be a fire hazard. After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings c-learied and checked. These substances c.an cause glazing and uneven braking. C,heck the. body structure, steering, suspension, wheels; tires and exhaust system for damage. Also, check the fuel lines -and cooling system for any leakage+ Your vehicle will require more frequent.serv;ice due to off-road use. Refer to -the Maintenance Schedule for additional information.
Nigbt driving is more dmgerms than day.driving. One reason is that some- drivers are likely to be impaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision nroblems, or by fatigue.
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Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
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Rain and wet roads: can meal ; trouble. On a wet road, you can't stop, accelerate. or turn as well bec-ause your tire-to-road tractiofi. isn't as good as. on dry roads. And, .if your tires .don't have much tread left, you'll get even less traction. It's always wiseto go slower an.d.be c.autious if rain starts to. fall while-you are driving. The. surfice may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry .pav.ement.
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Wet brakes can. came accidents. They won't work as well in a quick:stop and: may cause pulling to one aide. Yau c.ould lose: control of the vehi-cle.. After driving through a- large puddle .of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal-lightly .until your brakes work normally.
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If yon drive’ too qsri;ckly through ,dee.p puddres or standing water, water canwme: in through yaur engine’s-air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive thrbugh water that i-s.sl;ightly lower than the-underbdy of y can’t avoid deep. puddles or. standing ~. , through them very .slowly.
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Here are ways to increase your safety in city :driving:
One- of th.e biggest problem$. with city :streets is the amount of traffic un them. Y0u’Il wantto watch out fa1 -what the other drivers are doing :and pay attention to traffic-si‘gnzls-*
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Freeway Driving
Mile for mile, freeways (also cal1e.d thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superlughways) &,e the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. 1~ most-important-.advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with d f i c and keep to- the right. Rrive at the same speed most of the other idrivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving bredcs a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as..a passing lane.
At the.eatrance, there is usually a ramp that leads .to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you to :drive .along the- entrance ramp, you -should begin check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow. Try to merge into the- gap at close to .the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, che.ck your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necess-ary. Try to b1en.d smoothly with the tra€fic.. flow. Once- you are on the fi-eeway, adjust: your speed,to the posted lhnit-or -to the prevailing rate if it’s- slower. Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass. Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Just before you leave the lane, -glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehicle in- your “blind” spot. Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move -slightly slower at night. When you wmt to leave. the -freeway, move tQ the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, .do not, under my circumstances, stop and backup. Drive on to the next exit. The .exit ramp can. be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
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Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling a~leep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an -easy stretch of. road with the same scenery, :along with the hum ofthe tises.on the mad, the drone of the-engine, and the rush-of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don7 let it happen to you ! If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in Z-ess .than u ~secand, and you could :crash -and be injured.
Make sure your vehickis well ventilated, with a comf-ortably cool interior.
0. Keep your ey.es moving. Scan the road ahead and. to the sides. Check your mirrors and^ your imitruments frequently. If you :get sleepy, pull off the road, into a rest, service or padiing area and take -a nap, get s.ome exercise, or bo.th. Far safety, treat .drows.iness: on the highw-ay as an emergency.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving o.n steep hills or -mountains is diffexent f?~m. driving in flat or rolling terrain.
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have to ignition Gff is dangerous. Your brakes .do- all the work of slmingdawn. They could get isi, .hot--that they wouldn't wo-rk weU* YOU would then have pour braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have your -engine running. and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill.
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0 Know haw to gxuphill. You may wmt to .&if.d~wn to. a lower gex. The Iower ge~ars help- cool yuur engine and tlrmsmission, and you can-climb~the. hill.b.etter. Stay in ywr own lane when driving: an hYe1an.e roGds in hills or.mountairis. Dorr't'swing wide ix cut aa-oss the: center of'-the road; Drive at-speeds that-let you stay in your own lane. As you gqover the top of -a..Kll, be alert, There codd 'oe something in your h e , like a stalled cai or an .accident. 0 You may see highway signs on-mountains .that warn of special problems, -Examples are long grades, ,p.ass@, or .no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding 'roads. Be alert to .these
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If you.don't shift down, your brakes could get.so ho-tthat they woulddt work wel.1. You would then have poor bmking.'or .even none going down a hill. You could.cra$h. Shift down to let your engine a.ssist your brakes on a steep downhill sI.ope,
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Winter Driving
Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, Stifiply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clathing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, inc1ude.a small bag sf sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap .bags to help. provide traction. Be sure.you properly .secur.e these items in your-vehicle. Driving on Snow or Ice Most :of the time, those places where your tires. meet.-the mad-probably .have good traction. However, if there is: snow or ice between.yc5ur tires axid‘ the raad, you can have. a very slippery situation. Yau’ll have a’ lot less traction :or “grip” .and will need to be. very careful.
Here are some tips for winter .driving: a Have y o u vehicle in .good shape for winter. 0 YOU may want to put winter emergency supplies in
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Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the. actual'loacls 'un your brit-andlrear axles, you. need to go to. a weigh statim and weigh your vehicle. YOLK &der can hilp you. with this, B;e. .sure- to spread out your load equdny on both 3ide.s of the. centerline. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, .or the GAWR for either the front -or rew axle. And, if yocdo have a heavy load, you should Spread it out. Sirnilsir appearing vehicles may have -Merent GVWRS. and payloads, Pkase note the Certificati.onlThe label of your truck or consult your dealer Eor-additional.-~~~a~ls.
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1i1 the case.of a sudden stop or ct carried in the bed .of your truck could,shi€t forward; and come into the. passenger mea, injuring yowand others,. If you putdngs in the bed of.your truck, you should makc .- ure. they are- properly secured.
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Do’not load your vehicle any neavwr tnqn the GV-WR, or%itlxer the: maximum front or rear GAWR. If. yon do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. These: could cause yau h - lose:c,ontrol. Also, overloading: can ,sho;rten your VI-, icle..
Your -warranty dwsxot cover parts or cumpanents that.€&] be cause^ of :overloading.
I mere’s also importat hading information for &-road
driving in this manual. See “Laading Your Vehicle for 0.ff-Road Driving-: -in .the Inttex.
Any logd that extends heyond.lhe vekclg’s taillamp mea must. be pmp-eesly marked according. to local laws and regulations.
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Add-on Equipment- When you carry removable items, you may need to puta limit. on how m.any- people you carry inside youf vehicle:. Be- sure .to weigh .your vehicle befioreyou buy -and install the hew equipment.
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Your warranty doesn’t cover parts or components that fail because of averloading.
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You must :sub.tract-yaur hitch load from’the CWR for your vehicle, Weigh your vehicle with y m traile-r attached, so that you wodt go over the GVWR or the GAWR. You’ll get the best pafomance if you spread out the weight of yom load the right way, and.if you cho-ose the correGt hitch and trailer brakes. For :more infop 0 tion, see “Towing a:Trailer” later .in this-section. Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
If you don’t use the corxect equipment and drive properly, you -can lose control when you pull -a. traikr. for^ example, if the-trailer is too’ heavy9 the or even at all. You brakes may not work well and your passengers could b.e seriously injure2d. PUI~ a trailer only E yuu have fonowed all the steps in this section. Ask your dealer for advice. and information about towing a trailer with. your vehicle.
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. I f You do^ Decide To Pull A Trailer
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Pulling; a trailer improperly can dasna-ge- yowr vehicle. and result in costly repairs m t covered by your warranty* ‘To pull a tmiIer correctly, follow the advice in this- part,-and see your-dealer €or important information about tawinga trailer with,yo.ur vehicle.
Then, -during the first 5.00 -m.fies (800 kmJ that you tow -8 ‘trailer,, dOn?’t drive over‘ S&mph (80 kmk) and don’t make starts at full thrattle. This helps your engine- and other parts of your vehicle wew in at the .heavier Ioads .
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rtteritrs cBn2 h ~ ~ x t you. They can: be dangerous bemuse: * They contain acid that can burn .yw. :a They contain enough electricity to.
They contain 'gtis.'that -can .explode;or.f@te,
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:If you don't follow these steps exactly, some or -all of these things.. can hurl. you.
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Iparing,these steps could result in dostly-~damage to your vehicle that wouldn't be covered. by your warranty.. Trying to start your verhicIe .by pushing::or pulliig-it won't work, and it could damage your vehicle.
2.. Check the ather vehicle. It mustlhave -a '12-volt
b;attery with a; negative gro.und 8ysrtem.
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Fans os other moving engine parts can injure.-yu.u badly. Keep your hands :away €ram moving parts. once the engine is running,
12. Rern0ve.th.e cables- in reverI= oraer to prevent
electrical shorting. Take care that they doo’t town each-other or-.my other metal.
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@ Whether your vehicle has rear-wheel drive or
four-wheel drive.
0 The make, model and year of your vehicle.
To help.avoid injury to you or others:
Nevclet passengers ridg,i-n B v&igIe that is being towed.
e Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds.. I) Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. il) Never .get under your vehicle after it has
been lifted by the tow truck.
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side when towing a vehicle. Never use J-hooks. Use T-hooks instead.
If your engine catches fire because you Beep driving, w i h o coolant, your vehicle can be: bad1y:’damaged. The costIy repairs would not b-- c0.vere.d by your warranty.
If No. St( m. Is Coming .' rom. Y s .Engine
1. If you have an air conditioner, turn it off. 2. Tmn~on your heater to full hot 'at the, highest fan
_speed and 0pe.n the whdow -as necessary.
3. If you're in a traffic jam, -shi€t tcrNEXJTRAL (N);
otherwise, .shift-to .the highest gear while dl'iving -- DRTW. @> oir THIRD (3) for autcmatic- transmis,sions.
You may decide not to lift~.the hood but to get Service 'help ri.ght away.
The coolant level should be at least up. to .the ADD .ma&. If it -isn’t, you may. have a leakin the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or sornewhere-else in the coding system,
A. C.oalant /Recovery Tank B. .Radiator Pres,sure Cap C, .EQgine:-Fm If .$he coolant imide. the coolant te.coxe’ty tmk IS: boiling, don’t do anythhg eke until it cads .down.
Haw to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank I€ you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the ADT, mark, -add a. 50/5T) mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL@ engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine Coolant” in the Index €or mare infomation.)
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Later and radiator hoses, and otherengine parts, can be-very hot. Don’t touch them, If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there-is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose a11 coolant. That could cause rn engine fire, a d you could be burned. you drive.. the- vehicle. Get -any leak fixed before
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If there s.eems to be no leak, start the engine again. See if the engine cooling f a ,speed Increases when idle speed is doubled by -pushing. the -aceelerator pedal down. If it doesn’t, your vehicle needs servic.e. Turn off h e engine.
NOTICE: h ciild. weather,. Walter can freeze -and crack the enghe, radiator, heater core ;and other parts, Use the r ~ c o ~ m e n d e . d c o o l ~ ~ t and the proper coolant mixture.
You can b-e burned i.f you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains- eihylene.glyco1 and it will burn if the.-engine-parts are hot- enough. Don’t:spill coolant on a hot .engine,
When the caolant in-the coolaiit re-covery tanlc is ‘at the ADD mark, starryour vehicle. If -the overhe-at warning continues, there’s @ne more. thing you can try. YOU -can -addthe propier. coolant mixture directly to the Iadiatm-, but. be s u r e . ~ e cooling
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2. Then keep turning.the.pressure cap,.but now push
down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap.
1. You can remove the radiator pressure. cap when
the caoling system,. including the rachator pressure cap and upper radiator haw; is no longer hot. Turn the pressuice cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. (Don't press down while turning the pgessure cap.) If you hem a hiss, wait for that .to stop. A .hiss means there is still s-ome pressme left.
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3. Fill the radiator with the propet.DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. (See “Engine Coolant” .in the Index for more. -information about -the proper coolant mixture.)
4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark. $. Put the c-ap..back on the coolant recovery tank, but
leave- the radiator presswe cap off.
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6. Start the engine.and let it run until you can feel the for.the
upper radiator hose gettirsg hot. Watch out engine cooling fan.
7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. E the level is lower, :add more of.the proper DEX-COOL@ .coolant mixture through the filler neckuntil the level reaches the base of the .feller neck.
8. Then replace the pressure cap, At any time during this procedure if coolant begi;ins:to flow out:of :the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the mows on the pressure cap line up like this.
En,gfne Fan Noise
If a Tire Goes Flat If s unusual for a tire tc! “blow aut.” while. yau’re .driving, espe-cially if you ,maintain your fire.s- propedy. If air gOes .out of a tire, ft’s much more likely to’ le,& out. slowly. B.ut if you shoul-d ever have. a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to. expect and what to do: If a front .ti..te fails, -the flat tire- will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side, Take your foot off the accelerator :pe&al and .grip the steering wheel‘ firmly. .Steer;to maintain lane position, and t k n geritly-brake to a stop well out ..of the traffic lane.
You may also hear this fan noise when y0.u start the. engine.. It, will 99 away as the fan clutch disengages.
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Changhg a Flat Tire. If..& t.he goex flat,:avoid further. tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a-level place. T m . on your -hazard warning flashers.
The. following step.s will tell you how :to use the j-ack and change, a tire. Removing the Spare Tire: and. Tools The-jacking equipment you’ll need 1s stored inside the plastic jack mver which is behind the.. froDt seats, either on the center of the wall (extended cab) or -orithe pawenger’s side of. the wall. (regular cab).
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Never remove or store a tire ffom/to a storage p.osition under the vehicle whiIe the vehicle is supported by a jack. Always tighten the tire blly against the underside of the-vehicle when storing it.
Insert the ehisel-end of the wheel wrench, on-an -an.gle,.into the hole in
Be sure the. c.hisel -end of the wheel wrench corinects into the hoist. shaft.
This.is the jack cover for the extended cab. The-cover for the re-gular cab is. similar. To remove it, turn the plastic winput to the left.. Remove the jack. cover; T m the wing nut to ‘the left and remove the wheel blocks, jack .and whedwtench. Your spare tire i-s- stored underneath the rear. of your vehicle. See “Compact Spare Tire” later in this section for more information about the compact spare.
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Position the chisel end .of your wheel wrench, or the optional hub. cap rerncrval tool, in the notch of the hub cap and pry off the hub cap. Some of the -molded plastic hub caps have imitation wheel nuts molded into them. The. wheel wrench won't. fit these imitation nuts, so! don't try to remove. them with the. socket end of the wheel wrench.
'If you have individual wheel nut caps that cover each nut, they must be removed in-order to -get to the wheel nuts. Use- the socket end of the wheel wrench to remove the wheel nut caps. Your wheel nut caps may-attach your hub cap to the wheel. Remove these wheel nut caps before you take .off the hub cap.
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A. Front Frame Hole. B. Rear Ffarne Hole (ZR2) C. Spring H.ager Hole (Standard Pickups)
2. Turn the jack handl;e:"ta the right=%lightly to raise
the jgck. lift 'head.
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it is jacked up- is Getting under .a vehicle when danger&s. If the vehicle slips:.off the,iack, you. could.. b.e badly injured 0.r killed.-- Never get under a vehicle. when it is supported o.nIy.by-a jack.
Raising your vehide with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and. even make, the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injary-xmd.-vehicle damage, b.e sure- to^ fit. the jack lift head. into the proper loation b e h e raising the vehicle.
4. Raise the vehicle. by tuwning the jack handle to the
right. Raise the vehicle there i s enough- room f6r the spire. tire- Wfit.
far en0u.g.h off the gfound so
5. Remove all the .wheel nuts rand take off the flat Tire.
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-9. Lower the vehicle. by turning. the jack handle to-the.
left. Lower the jack completely.
10, Use: the wrench to
tighten the wheel -nuts Srmly in a crisscross sequence as shown.
"1 CAUTION:
Incorrect wh,eel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be:sur& to use the corre.ct wheel nuts. If you- have tu-replace. them, be sure .to get. new GM.origina1 e-quipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon-.as you 'can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb-ft (140 N'm).
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NIOTICE.:
Don% use. the existing hoist-to store a tire with an .aluminum wheel or it could damage the wheel. -S&cure. the tire in the pickup bed.
G. Lower IS. Raise
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Compact Spare Tire (If Equipped) Although the compact spare tire was. fully inflated when your vehicle. wasmew, it can lose air after a h e . Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 pi (420 Wa).
Don’.t use^ your compact spare an Qtha vehicles. And don’t mix your compact spare tire .or wheel with other wh.eels af tire-s. They wori’tfit. Keep your Spare: tire and its wheel together.
NOTICE:
Tire chains won’t fit .yonr compaCt-spare. U&g. them can damage your vehicle-and can damage the chains too. Don% use tire chains on your compact spare.
W.hen the compact spare is .installed, don’t take your vehicle thrQugh an car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can :get,carught on the rails. That can damage the tire and-whe.el, and maybe other parts o€ yooar- vehicle.
- NOTICE:
Spinning your whe'els can destroy parts of your vehtcle as well as the tires. If ymispim the. wheels toa fask while shifting your transmissi-on back. -and .forth, you can destroy your transmission.
For i.nformation.-&out usiag titire Chains on your vehicle; .see '"Tire Chains" in the hctex;
If you let your fires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured. And, the transmission or other parts of the veliicIe can averhe.aL ..That .could cause an e n g h compartment fire. or other damagei When. y&?re.. :stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don't spin the wheeIs -above 35 mph (55 km/h)- as shown on the speedometer.
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Using th:e Recovery Hooks
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NOTICE:
Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle, Your vehicle could be damaged and it would:not be covered by- warranty.
The recovery hooks, when .mea, are under a lot of force. Always pull the:vehicle straight out. Never pull. on the hooksi-at a sideways- angle. The hooks could break.off.and you or others. could be: injured .from the Chain-or cabk snappbg back.
Adding Equ.ipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
NOTICE:
Your. vehicle was: not desig.ned ,for 'fuel "that contains methanol. Don't use it;. It can -corrode: metal parts in your fuel system :and also dslmsige plastic -and rubber pzrrts,lThat damage wouldn*t be. cavered unde.r-.your warranty,
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Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on: driving in. mother country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommeaded in .the previous text- on fuel. cosdy rep.airs caused by use .of improper-fuel wouldn’t .be .covered by your warranty. Tcr Check on fuel availability, ask.an-auto club, .or contact a maj:or oil company that .does- business country where you’ll be driving. You canalso write us ,.zit the- following address for advice. Just tell us where you’re g.oirig and give your .Vehicle 1d-e.lltifiCation. Number (VIN).
in the.
General Motors Overseas Distribution Corpoxation 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Filling YOU Tank
The fuel cap is be;hind.a hinged door on the driver’s side of - your vehicle.
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Gasoline vapor is. highly flammable. I t burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t sm0ke.M you’re m a r gasoline or refueling your. vehicle. Keep sparks, flames.. and Smoking materials away from gasoline.
To re we r;ne.~Gap, turn .tt sIowly.to:.tlieleft: (counrerclockwisk). The:cap has a spring in,it; if you Tea go uf the cap too- Soone it will spring back ‘to the right.
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If you get .gasoline yourself something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline c8n. spra.y .out an you if y0.u open the fuel filler cap too qukkly.. This spray can.happen if your tank is nearly full,-and .is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any ‘‘his.s’’ noise to stop. Then unscrew .the cap all the way.
B’e careful not to spill gasoline. Clean -gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible.. See ‘‘“Cleaningi.the Outside of Your Vehicle” in the Index.
While refueling, haag the cap by the tether fiom the hook .on the filler door”
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When you put the cap back on, turn it to ,the right (clockwise) until you hear a.ilicking sound. Make. sure. .you fully install the.cap. The *diagnostic systkm. c’an .determine if the fuel cap..has been left off :or improperly insta21e.d.. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the . atmosphere,. See “Malfunction hdicator- Lamp” in the Index.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Checking Thing$ Un.der the Wood
-Then go to the front of the.vehicie.-and release the twondafy hood relmse.
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include Iiquids Iike. gasoIine, ..oil9 coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic 'or rubber. You or others to drop or spill could be.burned. Be.-careful not things that -will burn onto.a.hot engine.
To open the hwd, first pull the handle inside the. vehicle on the lower left side of h e .instrument panel.
Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and ;put the hood prop into the slot in the hood.. You may have a lamp.that coTx1e.s on when you lift the hood.
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When you lift the hood,. you’ll see these items on the 2.2L-engine:
A. Battery B. Coolant Recovery Tank C. Automatic Transmission
Dipstick
D. Engine Oil Fill Cap
and Dipstick
Cylinder
Master
E. Power Steering Reservoir E Brake
G. Air Cleaner H. Fuse Block I. Windshield Washer Fluid
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When you lift the hood, you’ll see these items an the “VORTEC” 4300 engine:
Tank
Recovery
A. Battery B. .Coolant C . Engine Uil Dipstick D. Engine Oil Fill 6-10
E. Transmission
Dipstick Steering
Reservoir
Power
E .
G. Brake Mas-ter Cylinder
H. Air Cleaner I. Fuse Block J. Windshield Washer Fluid
prop
the
prop.
are on
all the filler caps
the
give
ho:od.and
to its retainer.
to relieve preswe on the
the slot in the
B-efore closing-the-hood, be sure properly. Then.lift the hood hood -Remove the hood prop from return
oil Thengull the hood down firmly to close. It will latch when dropped from 10 to- 12 inches. (25 to 30 cm) without pkssing;o.n the hood. Engine Oil It’s .a good idea to check. YQW engine oil evesy time you get.fuel. In order to get an accurate teading, the- oil must be warm and-the v-ehicle-must be-un level ground. The oil dip.stick on the “‘VVORTEC” 4300 engine is .a . . yellow ring.
The- oil dipstick on the 2.2L engine is-under the fill cap. Turn. off .the eng-ine and
a few-minutes
to drain back into the oil p.m. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might nor. s h m the a c t d level.
Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean. it with a paper towel ~r cloth, then push it back. in all -the way. Xemave it again, keeping the tip down, and check the lizvd,
When to Add Engine Oil If the. oil is. at or below the. ADD line, then you’ll nee.d, t~ add .at bast one qu.art sf oil.: B.ut you- m.us.t use the right~kind. This part explElihs what kind 6f oil to- use. FQr crankcase :capacity, see “Capacities: a d S - ~ ~ C I ~ ~ G ~ ~ ~ Q I I S ” in the Index.
Don’t -add .too much ail. :If yowr engine -has so much oil that the oil level gets abow the cross.-hatched area that shows the-proper op.erating range,. your -engine could be damaged.
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RECOMMENlED SAE YISCOSITY 6R;ADZEWGlNE OILS
roR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLO.STARTING,:SEL;ECT' THE LOWEST SA€-VISCOSITII GRADE OIL .€OR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
HOT
WEATHER
LOOK
FOR THIS SYMBOL
SA€ 5w-30
COLD
WEATHER
DO-NOT USE SAE 20W~50.0A ANY OTHER GRAB€ OIL N.OT RECQMMENDEU
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Air Cleaner
“VORTEC” 43.00 Engine
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To remove this air cleaner, remove the wing nuts that hold the cover on. Remove the cover and lift out the air filter. Insert a new air filter, then replace the air cleaner cover. Tighten the wing nuts to hold. the cover in place. Re€er to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace ,the air Tilter.. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
2,ZL Engine
To .fernme this air cieaner, remove the. wing nuts that hold the cover on. Remove the cover and lift out the air filter. Insert a new air filter, then replace the air cleaner cover? Tighten the. wing nuts to hold the cover in place.
to Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when replace the air filter. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
Operating th, dnginc .Ah the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not .only cleans the .air, it stops flame if .the, engine. backfires. If it isn’t there, and the engine backfires, you .cotild be .burned. Don? drive with it off, and:be. careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off:
NOTICE:
If ‘the air -cleaner .is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine:f?re. And, dirt can easily- get into your engine, which will damage it. Always have the air cleaner inplace when you’re drfving.
Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission-fluid level kwhen. the. engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid, and filter every 15,OO.O miles (25 -000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under .one-or more .of these conditions: 0 In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature.
regularly reaches190”F (32°C) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing .frequent trailer towing, Us - - such as fo.und.in taxi, - 1ice:Qr de1ivery:semice.
If you do not us.e your vehicle under any of these conditions,, change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles -(83 000 km). See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.. How .to Check Because this, operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have-this done at your GM-dealership Service Department.
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With the parking.brake applied, place. the shift lever .in PARK (P). With your foot on the brake pedal, mow the shift lever through each gear range, p.ausing..fox about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). * Let. the engine run at idle for three minutes or- more. Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps:
1. Fiip the handle up and then pull OW. .the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel.
2. Push it back inall the way, wait three seconds and
then pull it back out again,
3. Check b-0th sides of the dipstick, tind read the lower
level. The fluid level must be in the %OLD area for a. cold check or in the HUT area or cross-hatched area €or 'a hot check.
4. If fhe fluid level is in the acceptable l'aJlge, push the
dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place,
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How Eo Add Fluid
NOTICE:
We recormmend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-III, because fluid with that.labe1 is made especially for your automatic transmi.ssion. Damage‘caused by .fluid other than DEXRCWIU iimot covered byyaw. new vehicle warranty.
0 After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level. as
described under “How to Check.’-’.
Transmission Fluid
Mal When t.0 Check A. go.od. time: tu .have it checked. iswhe,n the .engine. oil is changed. Howevea, the,:fluid in your mariuai transmission doeW t require changing.. How to Chec.k Because.this opegation cm :be.-a.little difficult, you may choose to.have thirdwe at your GM dealershjp Serv@e-Department. Kyou do .it -yourself, be ,sure t~ € d a w :all the. instructions here, or yau could -get a %aise.,reading.
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Too much or too little: fluid can dmage’yaur. trangmission, Tor, -much cam mean thatsome d’ the fluid could come out~-md.:€all on hiat gri-gine parts-or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. .Be sure. to get an. accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid.
Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked ‘on a level place and the transmission is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the tfammission case. Then, follow these steps:
1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Check that the lubricant level is. up to the botrarnar
the filler plug hole.
3. If the fluid level is. good, install the plugand be sure
.tt is fully seated. If the-fluTd Ievel is low, add more fluid as described in the next steps.
How -to Add Fluid Here’s how to add fluid. Refer to^ the Mainteilance. Schedule to .determine what kind-of fluid twuse. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. 1. -2
Remove the ‘filler plug. Add fluid at the filler plug hole. Add only enough fluid to bring the -fluid level up to. the bo.ttrrm &the. filler-plug h-ole, Imtall the filter pug. Be sure. the plug 1s fully seated.
3. Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch system in ywr. vehicle is .self-,adjusting. A slight amaunt of play (1/4 inch to- 1/2.inch or 6 mm to 112 m) in the.pedai:is normal. It isn’t a good idea to. “top off’ your clutch fluid. Adding fluid won’t correct a. leak. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a pmblern, Have the system hspected and repaired..
How to Check Lubricant
What to use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See ‘‘Recomrnende,d Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
Wow to Check Lubricant
Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check.the lubricant and when to change it. See. “Schedul.ecl Maintenance Services” in How to Check Lubricant
the Index.
If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant-. Add enough.lubricant to raise the levell to. the bottom of Ithe fillex plug hole. What to Use Refer to the M:aintenance Schedule to determine what k i d o f lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants’9 in thdndex.
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If the level is below -the bottom of the filler plug hole, y.ou- may need to actd some lubricant.
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When the differential is cola, aaa enough lubricant raiise. the level to 1/2 inch (1 2 .m) below the filler plug hole. When the differential is’ at operating. temperature. (warn), add enough lubricmt to raise the level to the b-ottom of the filler plug hole. what to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule. to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended. Fluids and Lubricant$’ in the Index. Engine Coolw The mob- -s stem in y,our-vehicle i.s filled with DES-COUL engine coolant. This c:oolant.is devigned to. remain in your vehicle for 5: years or 150,OO.Q miles (240 000 km) whichever occurs, first, ifyou add,only DEX-COOL’ extended lifecoolant. The following. expl.&s your cooling system and hcwto add:cool&tt whenit is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see “Engine. Overheating” .in the Index.
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A 5-0/56mm~ure -or ner and DEX-COOL@ coolant will:
Give freezing protection down to- -34O.F (-37 O Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C). Protect against rust and cormsim. Help keep the proper engine temperature. a Let the waning lights and gages, -work as
they ‘should.
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NOTICE:
When addmg coolant, it-is important that you .me on~y DEX-COOL@- (silicgtelfree) coolant. the . I f c-oolant other than DEX-COOL isladded to system, premature engine, heater core .or engine coolant will require-change sooner - at radiator corrosiron may result. In addition,. the- 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Damage -caused by the use .of coolant other than UEX=COOL@ covered by your new vehicle. warranty.
is not
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W.hat to ..Use.
I NOTICE:
If yo,u use.an improper caol~antmix~ture, your engine could dverheat and b'e- badly damaged-. The repair cost wouldn? be,cov.ered by yaw: warranty. Too much wqter i n . the mixture: can freeze ,and crack the engine, radi'atm; heater c:ore and otheP:parts,
If YOU have- tu add, coolant mare than €our tjmes .a year, have your dealer check yo,^ c:soling.system.
I NOTICE:
If you use-the- proper coolant, you dodt have to add extra inhibitors or additives which d a h .to- improve the ~ystem. These can ..be harmful.
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You can be burned if you-spil1 coolant-on hot engine parts,. Cloolant c.ontains ethylen;e..glycoI, and it will. burn if the e.ngine parts are hat enough. Don't spill codant;on a hot enghe.
Radiator Pressure Cap
Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. Power Steering Fluid
-NOTICE:
Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressuredype cap and must be tightly installed ta prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage frum overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the averflow tube on the radiator filler neck.
Windshield Washer Fluid What to Us.e When.you need. windshield waiher fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before usei If you will be operating your- vehicle in an area where: the. teniperature. m.ay -fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient ptotectlon against- freezing. Adding Washer Fluid
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Open the cap 1abeledIWASHER FLUID 'ONLY with the. washer &ymbol on it. Add .w8shef fluid until .the tank fir-full;
Brakes.. Brake Fluid
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Your br&e master cylinder reservoir is here. It i s filled with DOT-3 brake fluid.. There are .only. two reasons why the brake fluid level in he reservoif might go do.wn. The first is- that the brake fluid, goes down to an titrceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings.-are put in, the fluid. level. goes back up. 'The other reasark that-fluid is lealung out of the-brake system. If it is, you should have your brake
I- If ycii .-. e roo much brake.fluid, it--can spill on-the engine. The fluid will bum if-the-engine is-.hc& enough; You :or others could be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid Only when werk.is done on &e brake hydradic.-gystem.
NOTICE:
i? flu-id. in -your brake.
With :the wmnL sptem, your brakes may not work well, or they aa.y ,not even wotk at all. This :ciuld cause 8 crash. Always-use-the
proper brake fluid..
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The L-ke wc,: warnin, sound means tht-so.on your- brakes wanit wa.s.k.we11. That..could 1egd.to an accident. When you hear the brake wear have, yo.w vehicle serviced, warningsound, NOTICE:.
Brake Adj.ustmc c
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Vehicle.. Storage. If you’re not goifigjto drive ...y.o ur vehkle fGr.25 days m more, r~move the black, negative (-.$ cable fram the battery. this will .heip keep yrrzrrbattery from rmning dowiz-.
Batteries have acid that can burn y g ~ nd I& that can explode. You caa be- b.adly hurt-if .you aren’t careful,. S.ee ‘-‘Jump ‘Sbrting’? in th&dex- for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt.
..Headlamps. OnemPiece Comp.osi’te .Headlamp System i. Open the ho.od.
Bulb Replacement Befre.you replace any bulbs., be sure that- all the 1.mps axe offand; &e-engine isn’t running. See- “Replacement B-ulbs” .in .,&e- Index.. F.or m y bulb changing procedure not listed -in zhis section, contact your GM dealer% service dep,artment. Halagen Bulbs
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Two-Piece. Composite Headlamp System 1. Open the h.ood.
2. Remove the black retainer clips- by lifting up. 3. Pull the headlamp lens .assembly out. 4. Uop1ug:the ekctrical connectox.
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Turn the bulb assembly to the. left to-remove it. Put the ne-w bulb assembly into the headlamp assembly and turn it to the right until it is tight. Plug in the electrical connector. Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the vehicle, Install the ~ W O
,retaining. clips.
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One-Piece Front 7h-n Signal Lamp Assembly 1. Remove the headlamp assembly .as shown. under in “One-Piece Composite Headlamp System” earlier this section.
2. Twist the bulb socket to-
remove it from the headlamp assembly.
5. Turn the bulb assembly to.the left to remove it. 6. Put the new bulb assembly into the headlamp
assembly and turn it to the right until it is tight.
7. Plug in the dectrical connector. 8. Put. the headlamp lens assembly back into the
vehicle. Install the two retaining clips.
3. Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from
the socket.
4. Push the new bulb into-the socket until it snaps
into place.
5. Put the bulb socket-into the lamp assembly arid twist
it to the right until it is tight.
6. Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle.
Install the twwetainhg clips.
1. Remove the headlamp assembly as-shown under
“Two-Pie-ce Composite Headlamp System” ,earlier in this section,
2. Lacate the locking tabs
-on the assembly. Squeeze the tabs together and push.that end of the-assembly out while holding the tabs. -The assembly will .swing .out.
3. Unplug the electrical conne-czw.
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4. 5.
6.
7.
Turn the harness bulb socket to the left to remove it. Push the new b.ulb into the socket until it. snaps into place. Put the new bulb into the headlamp. lens- assembly and turn it to the right until it is. tight. To replace the .assembly, snap the outboard end of the lamp assembly back into the vehicle. Then swing the assembly in ,and snap it into place.
:3 ’ Remove the bulb..
1. Remove the 1ens:retaining screws. 2. Remove the lens..
.3. 4.
5.. 6. 7.
Close .the .tailgate.
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Tires
assembly
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#NOTICE:
-Don% let- anyone tell you that uncIerinflatioa cis overinflation is all right* :It% no$.. If yo.ur tires don’t .have enough air (underinflation), you. can- . . get the fol2owing: 0. Too much flexing
Too milch heat ‘sire ove-rloading Bad wear
Bad fuel econ
NQTICE: (C-ontinued)
When to: Check
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I :\ C,I; 1A3N: I---- If you us.e bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim-flanges could develop cracks after many- milt% of driving,.A tire and/or wheel c.ould fail suddeoly, causinga cra3h. Use: only radiid-pIy tires with -the wheels on.. yous vehicle.
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readwear
Warning: The t;rac.tion gmde -scssigne.d ta this tire is. based 0,n braking (straghe ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering.. (turning) traction.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on you^ vehicle were a'ligned and balanced careftdly at the €actoi-y to. give YOU- the longest tire life and best averall performance. Sche:duled wheel alignmeirt and~wheel baiancing, armot needed: However, if you notice unusual tire wear or. your vehicle pulling .one way or the other, the ali-gnment may.I;leed to be reset. If you notice your vehicle vibraiiig-when drivirrg on ,a smooth road, your wheels -may need to he reba1ance.d..
Each new wheel shou.kd have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offkt and be. mounted the same way as the one it repl.ac.e,s. If you need to replaceany of your wheels, wheel.hoIts wheel nuts, -replace them only with new GM original ~ r , equipment pats. This way, yQa will be .sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for. your
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Using the wl'ormg replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be. dangerous. It could :affect .the braking and handling. .of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make. you lose control. You could have a collisioriin which you or others c~ulcl be injured. Always use the correct wheel, whee1:bolts-and:wheel nuts fur replacement.
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NOTICE.:
The wrong wheel can also :cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odozm’etier calibration, headlamp ;aim, b-umper height, vehicle ground .clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and cha.ssis.
Jsed Replwement Wheels
Putthg a used. whml on your vehicle is, dangerous. You can’t h o w how it% been used. or h d a r it’s be-m driven. It could fail suddenly and cstust an accident. If you have to- replace a wheel, use a new GM. ortginal equipment wheel.
Tire Chains
tires; ‘don’t
NOTICE:. If your vehicle has P235/75Rl5, P2W71JIiI5, P23Y55R16 or 31.~101.50R15LT/C~size. use tire chains. They ean damage your vehicle because there’s not enough clearance. Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use ‘011 your vehicle and tire size combinat3on and road conditions. Follow that manufticturer ’s instructions. To heIp avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly, readj-ust or remove the device if it’s contacting your vehicle, and don’t spin your wheels.
NOTICE: (Contimued)
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Using 'Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fab-ric
Special Fabric Cleaning Problem. Stains caused by such things as. c.atsup;coffee (black), egg, fruit, 'fruit juice, milk, soft dri.llks, vomit, urhe-md blod can be timoved as fdlows-: 1.
5. AS SOUXI as. you've- cleaned the section, use a sponge
to remove the, suds.
6. Wipe c1eaned::area with it clean,.damp towel.or cloth. 7. Wipe wiih a clean clath and k t dry.
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2. First, clew with. dry completely,
water and. allow to-
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Multi-Purpuse Interiar. Cleaner..
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Cleaning Vinyl
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ty beits.. If you do, it.
may-severely we,aken than. In '8 era.&, they might .not be able. to provide .adequat,e protection. Clean s.afety beltsmly with'miid saap and lukwarm water.
Cleariing Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM. Part NO. 1050427) .Qr 8 liquid hous.ehs>ld glass cleaner will -remove 'normal tobaao smoke and du.st film on- interiox .
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Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield .and Wip,er Blades .If the windshield is not dear afier-uSmg tlie windihield waihex, or if the wiper bfade chatters- when runrsing, .wax,. sap ;or other material may be on the blade .OT windshield.
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Weatherstrips
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Cleming Alumhum Wheels (If E.qaipped)
Macliine compounding or aggressive:polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish "may dull the .finish or leave swirl marks.
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Underbody Maintenance
Chemical Paint Spotting
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ENGINE/
A . SSEMBLY PLANT
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Headl.amps.
Windshkld Wipe-rs.
'Fuses and Circuit Br
Instrument Panel -Fuse Block
-The fuse bloik i.S at driver's end of the instrument panel,
the
Wyou ever have a pmblem on the road :and don'? have-a spare fuse, you-earihorrow one that has the same amperage. Just pick some f&.ature-of your vehicle that you. can get alofig withwt -- like the rxdio or 6ig&ette- lighter --- ,and..use its fuse, if it is; the conect amperage. ~eplace it as s0.m as you can.
Remove thmovejr by turning, the .fastener to the. left. Extra. fuses. and the fuse extractor are provided~in the cover. To reinstdl the fuse panel euver, push in and turn :the fastener to the right.:
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s.e/Circuit Breaker
Usage
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FuseKircuit Usage
Breaker
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
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Auxiliary Po,wer Power Locks 4WD Switch, Engine Control (VCM, PCM, Transmission) Supplemental Inflatable Restraint, SDM Module Front Wi.per Not Used Radio Battery Not Used. HVAC .I, W A C Control Head., HVAC Devices Anti-Lock Brakes Rear W~per Ra.diO., Ignition
The fuse block is under the .hood at the drivei'8 side of the engine compartment. Remove the cover by turning -the fastener to the left.. 'To reinstall the fbse panel cover, push in and turn the fastener to the right.
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