2003 Chevrolet S10 Owners Manual

Programmable Automatic Door Locks

If your vehicle has power door locks, it will be equipped with an auto IocWunlock feature which enables you to program your vehicle’s power door locks. The following is a list of the available programming options: All doors IocWOnly the driver’s door unlocks: Press the lock side of the power door lock switch once and then the unlock side once. If your vehicle is not equipped with remote keyless entry, you may not be able to utilize this option. All doors IocWAll doors unlock: Press the of the power door lock switch once, and then the unlock side twice. All doors IocWNone of the doors unlock: Press the lock side of the power door lock switch once, and then the unlock side three times. No doors IocWNone of the doors unlock: Press the lock side of the power door lock switch twice. This turns off the automatic lock feature. This is the factory setting. For more information, see your dealer.

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3. You are now ready to program the automatic door locks. Select one of the previous four programming options and follow the instructions. You will have 30 seconds to begin programming. If you exceed the 30 second limit, the locks will automatically lock and unlock to indicate you have left the program mode. If this occurs, repeat the procedure beginning with Step 1. You can exit the program mode any time by turning the ignition to RUN. The locks will automatically lock and unlock to indicate you are leaving the program mode. If the IocWunlock switches are not pressed while in the programming mode, the auto lock/unlock setting will not be modified.

If your vehicle has an automatic transmission it will be programmed to have all the doors lock automatically when the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P). All the doors will unlock when the shift lever is moved back into PARK (P). On a manual transmission, all doors will lock when the vehicle speed is greater than 15 mph (24 km/h). The doors will unlock when the key is removed from the ignition. The following instructions detail how to program your door locks. Choose one of the programming options before entering the programming mode. To enter the program mode, do the following: 1. Begin with the ignition in OFF. Then pull the turn signal/multifunction lever all the way toward you and hold it while you perform the next step.

2. Turn your key to RUN and OFF twice. Then, with

the key in OFF, release the turn signaVmultifunction lever. Once you do this, you will hear the lock switch lock and unlock.

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Rear Door Security Locks If you have the Crew Cab@ model, your vehicle may be equipped with rear door security locks. With this feature, you can lock the rear doors so they can’t be opened from the inside by passengers.

The security lock lever is located on the inside edge of each rear door.

To use the security locks, do the following:

1. Open one of the rear doors. 2. Slide the lever up to the lock symbol to engage

the lock.

3. Close the door. 4. Repeat these steps on the opposite rear door. If you want to open the rear door when the security lock is on, unlock the door and open the door from the outside. To return the rear doors to normal use, disengage the locks by sliding the lever to the unlock symbol. Lockout Protection This feature protects you from locking your key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a door is open. If the power door lock switch is pressed when a door is open and the key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the driver’s door will unlock.

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

Your vehicle may be equipped with a third door for convenience in loading and unloading cargo. To open the third door, first open the driver’s front door. Then, use the handle located on the front edge of the door panel to open it. You must close the third door before you can close the driver’s door.

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Tailgate

You can open the tailgate by pulling up on the handle while pulling the tailgate down. When you put the tailgate back up, be sure it latches securely. Follow these steps if you want to remove the tailgate: 1. Raise the tailgate slightly.

2. Remove both retaining

cables. To remove each cable, turn it so the end faces the front. Then, push forward so the larger part of the hole is over the bolt. Pull the end over the bolt.

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3. With the tailgate halfway down, pull the tailgate

toward you at the left side and then move the tailgate to the left to release the right side.

Reverse the procedure to reinstall the tailgate. Make sure it is secure.

Windows -

Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.

Manual Windows

Turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your manual side door windows.

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Power Windows

If you have power windows, the controls are located on the armrests on each of the side doors. The switches operate the windows when the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” under lgnition Positions on page 2-78. The driver’s door has a switch for the passengers windows as well.

Express Down Window The driver’s window has an express-down feature that allows you to lower it without holding the window switch. Press the down arrow on the switch marked AUTO located on the driver’s door briefly to activate the express-down feature. Lightly tap the switch to open the window slightly. The express-down feature can be interrupted at any time by pressing the up arrow on the switch. Window Lockout Four-door vehicles have a lockout feature to prevent passengers from operating the power windows. It is located on the driver’s door armrest. Press LOCK to activate this feature. Press NORM and the windows will return to normal operation. The driver will still be able to activate all the windows when LOCK is active.

Press the side of the switch with the down arrow to lower a window. Press the side of the switch with the up arrow to raise the window.

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Swing-Out Windows

Sliding Rear Window

To open a rear swing-out window, pull the latch toward the front of the vehicle and then push the latch out and rearward.

When you close the window, be sure the latch engages.

If your vehicle has this feature, squeeze the latch in the center of the window and slide the glass to open it. When you close the window, be sure the latch is engaged. Sun Visors To block out glare, you can pull the visor down. You can also swing the visor from side-to-side.

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Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help.

Content Theft-Deterrent

Your vehicle may be equipped with a Content Theft-Deterrent alarm system.

SECURITY

With this system, the SECURITY light will flash as you open the door if your ignition is off.

This light reminds you to activate the theft-deterrent system. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or

the remote keyless entry transmitter. The SECURITY light should come on and stay on.

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3. Close all doors. The SECURITY light should go off

after approximately 30 seconds. The alarm is not armed until the SECURITY light goes off.

If a door is opened without the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off. Your vehicle’s headlamps will flash and the horn will sound for 110 seconds, then will turn off to save the battery power. Remember, the theft-deterrent system won’t activate if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock. It activates only if you use a power door lock switch with the door open, or with the remote keyless entry transmitter. You should also remember that you can start your vehicle with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off. Here’s how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident:

If you don’t want to activate the theft-deterrent system, the vehicle should be locked with the door key after the doors are closed.

9 Always unlock a door with a key, or use the remote

keyless entry transmitter. Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm.

If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door with the key. You can also turn off the alarm by pressing UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter. The alarm won’t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way.

Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by following these steps: 1.

From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window and open the driver’s door, Activate the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is open, or with the remote keyless entry transmitter. Get out of the vehicle, close the door and wait for the SECURITY light to go out. Then reach in through the window, unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door. This should set off the alarm.

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If the alarm does not sound when it should but the vehicle’s headlamps flash, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-95. If the alarm does not sound or the vehicle’s headlamps do not flash, the vehicle should be serviced by an authorized service center. Passlock@ Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock@ theft-deterrent system. Passlock@ is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock@ enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, fuel is disabled.

During normal operation, the SECURITY light will go off approximately five seconds after the key is turned to RUN. If the engine stalls and the SECURITY light flashes, wait about 10 minutes until the light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine. Remember to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts. If the engine does not start after three tries, the vehicle needs service. If the engine is running and the SECURITY message comes on, you will be able to restart the engine if you turn the engine off. However, your Passlock@ system is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock@ at this time. You may also want to check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-95. See your dealer for service. In an emergency, call the GM Roadside Assistance Center. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6.

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Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

New Vehicle Break-In

Notice: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.’’ But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:

Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t drive at any one speed - fast or slow - for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Don’t tow a trailer during break-in. See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index for more information.

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Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition, you can turn it to five different positions.

Notice: Don’t operate accessories in the ACCESSORY position for long periods of time. Prolonged operation of accessories in the ACCESSORY position could drain your battery and prevent you from starting your vehicle.

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

A (ACCESSORY): This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. Push in the key and turn it toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was before you inserted the key.

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On manual transmission ve. ,,Aes, t,. key to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could cause a collision. If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only to OFF. Don’t press the key release button while the vehicle is moving.

Nofice: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. Turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service.

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Key Release Button

The key cannot be removed from the ignition of manual transmission vehicles unless the key release button is pressed.

To remove the key, turn the ignition switch to OFF. Then turn the key to LOCK while pressing the key release button. Pull the key straight out.

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which will allow certain features of your vehicle to continue to work for up to 20 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF. Your radio, power windows, sunroof and overhead console will work when the ignition key is in RUN or ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from RUN to OFF, these features will continue to work for up to 20 minutes or until a door is opened. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position-that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.

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Manual Transmission The gear selector should be in neutral and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down-that’s a safety feature. Starting Your VORTEC 2200 L4 Engine 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn

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

Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2. If it doesn’t start, wait about 15 seconds and try again to start the engine by turning the ignition key to START. Wait about 15 seconds between each try. When your engine has run about 10 seconds to warm up, your vehicle is ready to be driven. Don’t “race” your engine when it’s cold. If the weather is below freezing (32°F or OOC), let the engine run for a few minutes to warm up.

3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then

stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.

Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly.

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Starting Your VORTEC 4300 V6 Engine 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.

Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2. If it doesn’t start within 10 seconds, push the

accelerator pedal all the way to the floor, while you hold the ignition key in START. When the engine starts, let go of the key and let up on the accelerator pedal. Wait about 15 seconds between each try.

When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or 18”C), do this:

1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the

ignition key to START and hold it there up to 15 seconds. When the engine starts, let go of the key.

2. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then

stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.

Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment. check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly. Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may be equipped with this feature. In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (OOC), use of the coolant heater is not required.

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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The

cord is located in the engine compartment behind the underhood fuse block on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

3. Plug it into a normql, grounded 1 10-volt AC outlet.

4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and

store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged.

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

Plugging the cord inta ,.I ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord won’t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.

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Automatic Transmission Operation

APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT FROM PARK

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

It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See “Shifting Into Park (P)” in the Index. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

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

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Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever-push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See Shifting Out of Park (P) on page 2-34.

REVERSE (R): Use this gear

to back up.

Nufice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-42.

NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.

Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don’t shift into a drive gear while your engine

Notice: Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty.

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FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (1) while the vehicle is moving forward, the transmission won’t shift into FIRST (1) until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Notice: If your rear wheels won’t turn, don’t try drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transmission. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transmission. Use your brakes or shift into PARK (P) to hold your vehicle in position on a hill.

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

Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down.

You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power. DRIVE (D) should not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for off-road driving. Select THIRD (3) when operating the vehicle under any of these conditions. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than DRIVE (D). You should use THIRD (3) when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills or winding roads or for off-road driving. SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. You can also use SECOND (2) for starting your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces.

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Manual Transmission Operation Five-Speed

This is your shift pattern.

Here’s how to operate your transmission:

FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you slowly press down on the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST (1) when you’re going less than 20 mph (30 km/h). If you’ve come to a complete stop and it’s hard to shift into FIRST (I), put the shift lever in NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1).

SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. THIRD, FOURTH AND FIFTH (3, 4 and 5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to NEUTRAL.

NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idle your engine.

REVERSE (R): To back up, press the clutch pedal. After the vehicle stops, shift into REVERSE (R). For vehicles equipped with the VORTEC 4300 V6 engine, you must wait six seconds before shifting into REVERSE (R). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for parking your vehicle.

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Up-Shift Light

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SHIFT

Shift Spc-ds

If you have a manual transmission] you have a SHIFT light.

.I you -._ip a gear when you downstL ~, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Don’t shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift.

Four-wheel Drive If your vehicle has four-wheel-drive, you can send your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To get the most satisfaction out of four-wheel-drive, you must be familiar with its operation. Read the part that follows before using four-wheel-drive. See Off-Road Recovery on page 4-1 1. You should use two-wheel high (2HI) for most normal driving conditions. Notice: Driving in the 4-WHEEL HIGH (4HI) or 4-WHEEL LOW (4LO) positions for a long time on dry or wet pavement could shorten the life of your vehicle’s drivetrain.

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

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4LO: You may never need 4L0. This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra traction. It sends the maximum power to all four wheels. You might choose 4LO if you were driving off-road in sand, mud or deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills. Indicator lights in the buttons show you which setting you are in. The indicator lights will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and one will stay on. If the lights do not come on, you should take your vehicle in for service. An indicator light will flash while shifting. It will remain illuminated when the shift is completed. Shifting from 2HI to 4HI Press and release the 4HI button. This can be done at any speed, and the front axle will lock automatically. Shifting from 4HI to 2HI Press and release the 2HI button. This can be done at any speed, and the front axle will unlock automatically.

Electronic Transfer Case

If your four-wheel-drive vehicle has the electronic transfer case, the transfer case buttons are to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel.

Use these buttons to shift into and out of four-wheel-drive. You can choose among three driving settings: 2HI: This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations. Your front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive. When this light is turned on, it is about one-half as bright as the others. 4HI: This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle. Use 4HI when you need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads, or in most off-road situations.

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Shifting from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO To shift from 2HI or 4HI to 4L0, the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N) in vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission or the clutch pedal engaged in vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The preferred method for shifting into 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Press and release the 4LO button. You must wait for the 4LO indicator light to stop flashing and remain illuminated before shifting your transmission into gear or releasing the clutch pedal. If the 4LO button is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the 4LO indicator light will flash for 30 seconds and not complete the shift unless your vehicle is moving slower than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) and the transmission is in NEUTRAL (N) or the clutch pedal engaged. On automatic transmission equipped vehicles, if your transfer case does not shift into 4L0, your transmission indicator switch may require adjustment. With your transmission in NEUTRAL (N), press and release the 4LO button. While the 4L0 indicator light is flashing, shift your transmission into PARK (P). Wait until the 4LO indicator light remains illuminated before shifting your transmission into gear. This will get you into 4L0, but you should take your vehicle in for service to restore normal operation. 2-30

Shifting from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI To shift from 4LO to 4HI or ZHI, your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N) or the clutch pedal engaged. The preferred method for shifting out of 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Press and release the 4HI button. You must wait for the 4HI indicator light to stop flashing and remain illuminated before shifting your transmission into gear or releasing the clutch pedal. If the 4HI button is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the 4HI indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but not complete the shift unless the vehicle is moving slower than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) and the transmission is in NEUTRAL (N) or the clutch pedal engaged. On automatic transmission equipped vehicles, if your transfer case does not shift into 4HI, your transmission indicator switch may require adjustment. With your transmission in NEUTRAL (N), press and release the 4HI button. While the 4HI indicator light is flashing, shift your transmission into PARK (P). Wait until the 4HI indicator light remains illuminated before shifting your transmission into gear. This will get you into 4HI, but you should take your vehicle in for service to restore normal operation.

Parking Brake

The parking brake is located near the bottom of the instrument panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on.

Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the BRAKE RELEASE located on the bottom off the instrument panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

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If you are towing a trailer and you must park on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-54. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.

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ShiY- -1 Into Parr- [P)

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It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

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

set the parking brake..

2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this:

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Pull the lever toward you.

Move the lever up as far as it will go.

3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the key, your vehicle is in PARK (P).

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running

It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with the engine running.

If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK (P).

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If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to OFF. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear

you want.

5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as possible. Parking Your Vehicle If you have a manual transmission, before you get out of your vehicle, move the shift lever into REVERSE (R), and firmly apply the parking brake. Once the shift lever has been placed into REVERSE (R) with the clutch pedal pressed in, you can turn the ignition key to OFF, remove the key and release the clutch. If you are parking on a hill, or if your vehicle is pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-54.

Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see Shifting lnto Park (P) on page 2-32. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply the regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-24. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever-push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you want. You must press the shift lever button on the shift lever. 2-34

Parking Over Things That Burn

Engine Exhaust

kill. It contains the gas

Engi exhaust can carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death . You might have exhaust coming in if:

Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris.

0 Repairs weren’t done correctly.

Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly.

If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle:

0 Drive it only with all the windows down to

blow out any CO; and Have your vehicle fixed immediately.

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Things that can burn c o u l ~ .ouch ,,A exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn.

Running Your Engine While You Are Parked

It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.

Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust.’’ Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust - with CO - can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See “Winter Driving” in the Index.

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It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P).

Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See Shifting lnto Park (P) on page 2-32. If you’re pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer OP page 4-54.

Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror Pull the tab under the mirror toward you to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you after dark. Push the tab away from you for normal daytime operation. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If your vehicle has this feature, the mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. A photocell on the back of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside. Another photocell built into the mirror surface senses when headlamps are behind you. At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare. This change may take a few seconds. The mirror will return to its clear daytime state when the vehicle is put into REVERSE (R) or when the glare is reduced.

AUTO: This button is located at the base of the mirror. Use it to turn on the automatic feature. The button has an indicator light to show it is on. OFF: Press this button to turn the automatic feature off. Time Delay The automatic mirror has a time delay feature which prevents unnecessary switching from the night back to the day position. This delay prevents rapid changing of the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic. Cleaning the Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the photocells and mirror face when necessary. Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.

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Outside Manual Mirror Adjust your outside mirrors so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle and the area beside and behind your vehicle from a comfortable driving position. You can also fold the mirrors in before entering a car wash. Pull the mirrors in toward the vehicle. Push the mirrors back out when finished.

Outside Power Mirrors

If your vehicle has this feature, the controls are located on the driver’s door armrest.

Move the selector switch to the left or right to choose the driver’s or passenger’s mirror, then use the arrows located on the four-way control pad to move the mirror in the direction you want the mirror to go. Put the selector switch back in the center position when finished adjusting the mirror so that you don’t accidentally bump into the control pad and get the mirror out of adjustment.

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Outside Convex Mirror A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat.

Outside Heated Mirrors Your vehicle may be equipped with heated outside rearview mirrors.

A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

The heated mirror button is located to the lower right of the mode knob on the climate control system. The button has an indicator light to indicate if the heated mirror feature is on or off.

When the heated mirror feature is turned on, the defogger will warm the mirrors to help clear them of snow or condensation. The heated mirror feature will turn off automatically when the mirror is clear.

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Reading Lamps

Storage Areas

Glove Box

To open your glove box, lift the lever on the front of the glove box and lower the door. The glove box should not be open while you are driving.

Overhead Console

Press the button near each lamp to turn the reading lamps on and off.

The lamps can also be swiveled to point in the desired direction.

Installing a Garage Door Opener To install the garage door opener, do the following: 1. Open the compartment door by pressing the latch

forward.

If your vehicle has this feature, the overhead console includes reading lamps, a compartment for a garage door opener, a temperature and compass display and a storage compartment for sunglasses.

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2. Peel the protective

backing from the hook and loop patch.

3. Press it firmly to the back of your garage door opener, as close to the center of the opener as possible.

4. Center the garage door opener activation button

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

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

6. Add one peg at a time until the garage door opener

operates with the compartment door closed when you press the button.

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Temperature and Compass Display

7. Now, with the

compartment door closed, press the button again to make sure the garage door operates properly.

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

The outside air temperature and the compass are displayed at the front of the overhead console. The control buttons are located to the left of the display. ONIOFF: Turn the display on or off by pressing this button.

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USMET: When this button is pressed, the temperature will be displayed in either degrees Farenheit (English) or Celsius (metric). Before you turn on the ignition and move the vehicle, the temperature indicated will be the last outside temperature recorded with the ignition on. If the outside temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower when you turn on the ignition, the word ICE will appear on the display. This is a warning to the driver that road conditions may be icy, and that appropriate precautions should be taken. The compass is self-calibrating, so it does not need to be manually set. However, when your vehicle is new, the compass may function erratically. If it does, CAL (Calibration) will appear on the display. To correct the calibration, drive in a complete 360" circle three times and the compass will function normally. Variance is the different between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas, the difference between the two can be great enough to cause false compass readings. If this happens, follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location:

1. Find your location on the zone map. Record your

zone number.

2. Press and hold both the ON/OFF and the USIMET

buttons. The display will go off.

3. After five seconds, VAR CAL (Variance Calibration)

will appear on the display. When it does, release both buttons.

4. Press US/MET until your zone number appears on

the display.

5. Press ON/OFF to enter your zone number. Your

variance is now set.

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Sunglasses Storage Compartment

The overhead console has a sunglasses storage compartment. Driver Information Center (DIC) If your vehicle is equipped with a Driver Information Center (DIC), this system displays the outside air temperature, compass direction and trip information in the overhead console.

US/MET (United StatedMetric): The US/MET (United Statedmetric) button allows you to switch the display between the English and metric system.

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MODE: The MODE button can be used to toggle between three modes of operation: OFF, COMPnEMP and TRIP.

COMP/TEMP/TRIP (CompasdTemperature): The display provides the outside temperature and one of eight compass readings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing. Before you turn on the ignition and move the vehicle, the temperature indicated will be the last outside temperature recorded with the ignition on. If the outside temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower, the display will toggle between the ICE and the current temperature every eight seconds. This is a warning to the drive that road conditions may be icy, and that appropriate precautions should be taken. The compass is self-calibrating, so it does not need to be manually set. However, if “C” (Calibration) is displayed, the compass will need to be calibrated. You may also place the compass in a noncalibrated mode by pressing the holding the MODE and US/MET buttons simultaneously while in the COMP/TEMP mode. After about 10 seconds, the compass will display C and you can release the buttons. Drive the vehicle in a complete 360” circle three times at a speed of less than 5 mph (8 km/h), and the compass will function normally. Once the calibration is complete, the display will return to a compass reading.

Variance is the different between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas, the difference between the two can be great enough to cause false compass readings. If this happens, follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location:

1. Find your location on the zone map. Record your

zone number.

2. Press and hold both the MODE and the US/MET

buttons in the COMP/TEMP mode.

3. After five seconds, the compass will acknowledge the variation mode by displaying the current zone number. When it does, release both buttons.

4. Press US/MET until your zone number appears on

the display.

5. Press MODE to set your zone number. Your

variance is now set and the display will return to the COMP/TEMP mode.

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Front Storage Area

If your vehicle has this console compartment, squeeze the front lever while lifting the top to open it. You can store cassettes and compact discs in the slots in front of the compartment.

TRIP: Once in the TRIP mode, pressing the MODE button will step you through the following trip functions:

AVG ECON (Average Economy): The average fuel economy since the last reset is displayed. INST ECON (Instantaneous Economy): Instantaneous fuel economy for the last second of driving is displayed.

RANGE: The display indicates the estimated distance that can be travelled with the remaining fuel in the tank, based on the fuel economy for the last few hours of driving.

FUEL USED: The fuel used since the last reset is displayed. AVG SPEED (Average Speed): The average speed since the last reset is displayed. To reset the trip computer, press the MODE and US/MET buttons simultaneously for at least two seconds. All functions will be displayed briefly once the system is reset. Reset can only be performed in the AVG ECON, FUEL USED and AVG SPEED modes. All three modes are reset simultaneously.

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Garment Hooks

Vehicle Crew Cab

Regular Cab

Extended Cab

Location

On the headliner in front

of the assist handles

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rear of the vehicle

On the trim panels in the I I On the headliner on the driver’s and the trim panel on the passenger’s side in

the rear of the vehicle

If your vehicle has the center armrest compartment, lift the cover to expose the storage area. Some vehicles may have a storage pocket on the back of the bucket or 60/40 bench seats.

Assist Handles

An assist handle above each passenger door can be used when getting out of your vehicle.

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You can adjust the crossrails to handle loads of various sizes. Just loosen the slider knobs at each end of the crossrail and move them to where you want them. Make sure both sides of the crossrails are even, then tighten the slider knobs. Be sure the cargo is properly loaded. Follow these guidelines:

Carrying small, heavy loads on the roof is not recommended. Secure the load using the tie downs at both ends of the crossrails. When loading cargo directly on the roof panel, use the crossrails to keep the load from shifting. If you need to carry long items, move the crossrails as far apart as possible. Tie the load to the tie downs provided. Also tie the load to the bumpers. Do not tie the load so tightly that the crossrails or side rails are damaged.

Luggqe Carrier

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If you try to carry somei ?g on top of your vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier - like paneling, plywood, a mattress and so forth - the wind can catch it as you drive along. This can cause you to lose control. What you are carrying could be violently torn off, and this could cause you or other drivers to have a collision, and of course damage your vehicle. You may be able to carry something like this inside. But, never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle.

If your vehicle is equipped with a luggage carrier, it has side rails and crossrails attached to the roof to secure cargo. The adjustable tie downs, at both ends of the crossrails, should be used to secure loads to the luggage carrier. Use GM accessory racks that are compatible with your luggage carrier for transporting sports equipment. These are available through your dealer.

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Notice: Loading cargo that weighs more than 100 Ibs. (45 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle. When you carry large things, never let them hang over the rear or the sides of your vehicle. Load your cargo so that it rests on the slats and does not scratch or damage the vehicle. Put the cargo against the side rails and fasten it securely to the luggage carrier. Put the main weight as far forward as you can. Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-49. To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving, check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened.

Bed Rails

-1as bed rails, they are there for

If your 1- appearance only. If you try to tie down a load with them, or to secure things in your truck, not only can it damage the bed rails, but the load can loosen. This could cause injury to you or others. Secure loads by using the cargo tie-down loops, inside the truck bed area.

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Vehicle Personalization

Memory Seat

If your vehicle has this feature, the control located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat looks like this.

Use this memory function to save your seat cushion and seatback settings by using the following procedure:

1. Adjust the driver’s seat to a safe and comfortable

driving position.

2. Press the SET button and then press and hold

button 1 (for Driver 1 ) for three seconds. A chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored. A second seating can be programmed by repeating the procedure with a second driver and pressing button 2 for three seconds.

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When your vehicle is in PARK (P) for an automatic transmission or the parking brake is engaged for a manual transmission, press and release the numbered memory button you just stored. The seat will move to the set position. You will hear one chime. Pressing the UNLOCK button of a keyless entry transmitter will adjust the seat to the corresponding stored memory position. You will hear one chime. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to readjust the seat. The transmitter need not be reprogrammed unless it needs to correspond to the other numbered memory button. If there is a third driver, use the seat adjuster switch to adjust the seat.

Pressing any of the seat adjuster switches, the SET button or pressing the desired memory button twice will cause the seat to stop moving. If you press the numbered button to adjust the seat and start the vehicle while the seat is still adjusting, adjustment will pause while the ignition is in START. Adjustment will resume after the ignition is in RUN. Setting the seat memory function for a particular driver will also personalize the radio station presets that have been selected. Each time the driver sets this function, the respective radio station presets will also be retained.

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b NOTES

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Section 3

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview ............................... 3.2 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................ 3.4 Other Warning Devices ................................... 3.5 Horn ............................................................ -3-5 Tilt Wheel ..................................................... 3-5 Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever ......................... 3-6 Exterior Lamps ............................................. 3-12 Interior Lamps .............................................. 3-15 Accessory Power Outlets .............................. -3-1 7 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ....................... -3-1 8 Climate Controls ............................................ 3-19 Climate Control System (Climate Control) ......... 3-19 Outlet Adjustment ......................................... 3-23 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ............. 3-24 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................ 3-25 Speedometer and Odometer ........................... 3-27 Trip Odometer .............................................. 3-27 Tachometer ................................................. 3-27 Safety Belt Reminder Light ............................. 3-27 ................................ 3-28 Air Bag Readiness Light Air Bag Off Light .......................................... 3-29 Charging System Light .................................. 3-30 Voltmeter Gage ............................................ 3-31 Up-Shift Light ............................................... 3-31 Brake System Warning Light .......................... 3-32 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ............. 3-33

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage .................. 3.33 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................. 3-34 Oil Pressure Gage ........................................ 3-37 Security Light ............................................... 3-38 Sewice Four-wheel Drive Warning Light .......... 3-38 Check Gages Warning Light ........................... 3-39 Fuel Gage ................................................... 3-39 Low Fuel Warning Light ................................. 3-40 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-41

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Setting the l i m e for Radios without Radio

Data Systems (RDS) ................................. Setting the l i m e for Radios with Radio Data

Systems (RDS) ......................................... 3-42 AM-FM Radio ............................................... 3-42 Radio with CD .............................................. 3-45 Radio with Cassette and CD .......................... 3-52 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................. 3-61 Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios) ....... 3-71 Theft-Deterrent Feature

(RDS Radios) ........................................... 3-72 Understanding Radio Reception ..................... -3-72 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ................. 3-72 Care of Your CDs ......................................... 3-74 ................................ 3-74 Care of Your CD Player Fixed Mast Antenna ...................................... 3-74

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The main components of your vehicle’s instrument panel are the following:

A. 6. C. D. E. F. G. H.

Air Outlets Instrument Panel Cluster Electronic Transfer Case Switch (If Equipped) Lamp Controls Fog Lamp Button (if Equipped) Brake Release Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Horn

I. Passenger Air Bag Off Switch (If Equipped) J. K. L. N. 0 ,

Ashtray Climate Controls kcessory Power Outlets (If Equipped) Heated Outside Rearview Mirror Button (If Equipped) Audio System Glove Box

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Hazard Warning Flashers

The hazard warning flasher button is located on the top of the steering column.

Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press the button again to turn the flashers off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won’t work. The flashers will stop if you step on the brake.

Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.

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Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (I00 m) behind your vehicle. Horn To sound the horn, press the horn symbol on the steering wheel pad. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering whee before you drive. If you have the tilt steering wheel, you can raise it to the highest level to allow more room for the driver to enter and exit the vehicle.

The tilt lever is located on the driver’s side of the steering column, under the turn signal lever.

To tilt, hold the steering wheel and pull the tilt lever toward you. Move the wheel to a comfortable level, then release the tilt lever to lock the wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

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Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever

Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.

An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.

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

Turn and Lane-Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass Feature Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control (If Equipped)

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To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-95 ) and for burned-out bulbs. Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each flash of the turn signal. To turn off the chime, move the turn signal lever to the off position. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer

To change the headlamps from low to high beam or high to low beam, pull the multifunction lever all the way toward you until you hear a click. Then release it.

When the high-beam headlamps are on, this indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on.

Flash-To-Pass Feature This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are in the automatic position. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, but not so far that you hear a click. If your headlamps are in the automatic position or on low beam, your high-beam headlamps will turn on. They’ll stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you and the high-beam indicator on the dash will come on. Release the lever to return to normal operation.

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Windshield Washer 6 PUSH: Use this paddle to spray washer fluid on the

windshield. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed.

Ir. ..-eezin, neather, don’t use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

Windshield Wipers

WIPER: Turn the band with this symbol on it to

operate the windshield wipers. MIST: Turn the band to MIST for a single wiping cycle. Hold it until the windshield wipers start. Then let it go. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band on MIST longer. OFF: Turn the band to OFF to turn off the windshield wipers. LO (Low Speed): Turn the band away from you to LO and past the delay settings for steady wiping at low speed. HI (High Speed): Turn the band away from you, to HI, and past the delay settings for wiping steady at high speed. Delayed Wiping: You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The closer to LO, the shorter the delay. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. 3-8

Cruise Control

If your vehicle is equipped with cruise control, it is located on a band at the end of your turn signaVmultifunction lever.

You can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).

Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t use cruise control on slippery roads.

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Sc”ing Cruise Control

If you leave your cruise control on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control.

1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press in the SET button located at the end of the

lever and release it.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch briefly from ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate). You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you hold the switch at R/A, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. You could be startled and even lose control. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at R/A.

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Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed:

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

0 Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A. Hold it

there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, briefly move the switch to R/A. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.

Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control

Press the SET button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, press the SET button briefly. Each time you do this, you’ll go about 1 mph (1.6 krn/h) slower.

Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:

Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal, if you have a manual transmission. If you have an automatic transmission and you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off.

0 Move the cruise switch to OFF.

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The exterior lamp control has three positions:

0 (Off): Turn the exterior lamps control all the way

counterclockwise to turn off the lamps and put the system in automatic headlamp mode. :oo: (Parking Lamps): Turning the exterior lamps control to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following:

Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights

-g- (Headlamps): Turning the exterior lamps control to this position turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights.

Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. Exterior Lamps

DOME OVERRIDE

The control on the driver’s side of the instrument panel operates the exterior lamps.

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Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, your automatic headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and the instrument panel lights. The radio lights will also be dim. Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on the top of the instrument panel under the radio speaker grill. Be sure it is not covered or the system will be on whenever the ignition is on. The system may also turn on your headlamps when driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast weather or a tunnel. This is normal. There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp systems so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system. The DRL and automatic headlamp system will only be affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than the delay. To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp system off, set the parking brake while the ignition is off. Then start your vehicle. The automatic headlamp system will stay off until you release the parking brake. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the reguiar headlamps when you need them.

(DRL)” later

You may be able to turn off your automatic headlamp system. See “Daytime Running Lamps in this section for more information. If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure your instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position. See “Instrument Panel Brightness Control’’ under lnterior Lamps on page 3- 15. Lamps On Reminder A reminder chime will sound when your headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on, the driver’s door is opened and your ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY. To turn the chime off, turn the control counterclockwise or turn the instrument panel brightness thumbwheel down to the fully dimmed position. In the automatic mode, the headlamps turn off once the ignition key is in OFF.

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Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. The DRL system will make your headlamps come on at reduced brightness when the following conditions are met:

The ignition is on, the exterior lamp control is in OFF, the sensor detects daytime light, an automatic transmission is not in PARK (P), and the parking brake is released.

When the DRL are on, only your headlamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. The instrument panel won’t be lit up either. When it begins to get dark, the headlamps will automatically switch from DRL to the regular headlamps.

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The DRL system on some vehicles may turn off temporarily while the turn signals are activated. To idle an automatic transmission vehicle with the DRL off, put the transmission in PARK (P). To idle a manual transmission vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake. The DRL will stay off until you shift out of PARK (P) or release the parking brake. The following does not apply to vehicles sold in Canada. When necessary, you may turn off the automatic headlamp system and the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) feature by following the steps below: 1. 2.

Turn the ignition to RUN. Press the DOME OVERRIDE button four times within six seconds. After the fourth press of the button, a chime will sound informing you that the system is off. The system will revert back to the automatic on mode when the ignition is turned to OFF and then to RUN again. To return to the automatic mode, push the DOME OVERRIDE button four times within six seconds (a chime will sound), or turn the ignition to OFF and then to RUN again.

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As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it.

Fog Lamps Your vehicle may be equipped with fog lamps. Use your fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your parking lamps or headlamps must be on for your fog lamps to work.

The fog lamp button is located on the instrument panel near the lamp control. Press the button to turn the fog lamps on. Press the button again to turn them off. A light will glow in the button when the fog lamps are on. Fog lamps will go off whenever your high-beam headlamps come on. When the high-beams go off, the fog lamps will come on again.

Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. It is located on the driver’s side of your instrument panel next to the exterior lamps control. Turn the thumbwheel up to make your instrument panel lights brighter or down to dim them. Turn the thumbwheel all the way up to turn on the interior lamps. Entry Lighting Your vehicle is equipped with an entry lighting feature. When any door is opened, the dome lamps will come on if the DOME OVERRIDE button is in the out position. If your vehicle is equipped with remote keyless entry and all the doors are closed, or the front door handles are lifted and released, the lamps will stay on for a short period of time and will turn off automatically. If you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the vehicle, the interior lights will come on for a short time whether or not the DOME OVERRIDE button is in the out position.

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Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when you remove the key from the ignition to help you see while exiting the vehicle. These lights will stay on for a short period of time and then will go out, if the DOME OVERRIDE button is in the out position. Front Map Lamps If your vehicle is a Crew Cab lamps, they are located in the overhead console. For all other vehicles that have this feature, they are located on the inside rearview mirror. The front map lights that are located on the inside rearview mirror will automatically come on for approximately 40 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped) or until the ignition key is turned to RUN or ACCESSORY. The lamps will also stay on for approximately 40 seconds after you exit the vehicle, unless you lock the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter. You can also turn the lamps on and off by pressing the switch near each lamp.

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Dome Lamp The dome lamp will come on when you open any door. You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning the instrument panel brightness thumbwheel, located next to the exterior lamps control, all the way up to the second notch. In this position, the dome lamps will remain on whether a door is opened or closed. You can use the DOME OVERRIDE button, located below the exterior lamps control, to set the dome lamps to come on automatically when any door is opened, or to remain off. To turn the lamps off, press the button in. With the button in, the dome lamps will remain off when any door is opened. To return the lamps to automatic operation, press the button again and return it to the out position. With the button in this position, the dome lamps will come on when you open any door. This will override the illuminated entry feature, unless you use your remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped) to unlock the vehicle.

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Battery Rundown Protection This feature shuts off the dome, courtesy, vanity, reading, glove box, cargo and underhood lamps if they are left on for more than 20 minutes when the ignition is off. This will keep your battery from running down. If the battery rundown protection shuts off the interior lamps, it may be necessary to do one of the following to return it to normal operation:

Shut off all lamps and close all doors, or turn the ignition key to RUN.

Accessory Power Outlets Your vehicle may be equipped with an accessory Power outlet. With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. There may be an accessory power outlet located near the center of the vehicle on the lower part of the instrument panel. A small cap must be pulled down to access an accessory power outlet. When not using an outlet be sure to cover it with the protective cap. Notice: When using an accessory power outlet, maximum electrical load must not exceed 20 amps. Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain your battery.

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Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on accessory power outlets. Notice: Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working as they should. This wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment, and never use anything that exceeds the amperage rating. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.

Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may be equipped with an ashtray and cigarette lighter. Pull the front ashtray door down to open it. Notice: Don’t put papers or other flammable items into your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them, causing a damaging fire. To remove the front ashtray, pull the bin upward. To use the lighter, press it in all the way, and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back out by itself. Notice: Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’s ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element.

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Climate Controls

Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle.

Standard Climate Control System

Optional Climate Control System

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Directing the Airflow

Mode Knob: Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airflow inside of your

vehicle. 2 (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument

panel outlets, with a little air directed toward the floor vents. +2 (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, then directs most of the remaining air to the floor outlets. A little air is also directed toward the windshield and the side window outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets. +A (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with a little air directed to the windshield and the side window outlets.

@ (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the mode knob to OFF to turn off the fan. The mode knob can also be used to select defog or defrost mode. For more information, see “Defogging” later in this section. Heating Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the temperature on the inside of your vehicle. When it’s cold outside 0°F (-18°C) or lower, use the engine coolant heater, if equipped, to provide warmer air faster to your vehicle. An engine coolant heater warms the coolant that the engine uses to provide heat to warm the inside of your vehicle. For more information, see Engine Coolant Heater on page 2-22.

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Cooling On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently.

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A/C (Air Conditioning): Turn position to turn the air-conditioning system on or off. When the system is on, this setting cools and dehumidifies the air entering your vehicle and directs it through the floor outlets as well as the instrument panel outlets.

MAX A/C (Maximum Air Conditioning): This mode recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle so it cools quickly. It directs most of the air through the instrument panel outlets and a small amount through the floor outlets. +y (Blend): Use this mode windshield and half to the floor outlets. Close the center outlets to help defrost the side windows more quickly. In this mode, the system will automatically force outside air into your vehicle and it will also run the air-conditioning compressor, unless it falls below the temperature at which air conditioning is effective.

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You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again. This is normal. The system is designed to make adjustments to help with fuel economy while still maintaining the selected temperature. For quick cool down on hot days, do the following: 1. Select NC. 2. Select the coolest temperature. 3. Select the highest fan speed. On cool, but sunny days, the sun may warm the upper part of your body, but the lower part may not be warm enough. To remedy this, do the following:

1. Select the bi-level mode. 2. Select the temperature. 3. Select the fan speed. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal.

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Defogging and Defrosting 9 (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the

windshield and the side window outlets, with only a little air directed to the floor outlets. +3 (Blend): This mode can be used on cool, humid days to keep the windshield and side windows clear.

To circulate outside air and to help clear the windshield quickly, do the following:

1. Select the blend mode. 2. Select the temperature. 3. Select the highest fan speed.

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Outlet Adjustment

Operation Tips

The flow through outlets on your vehicle allow outside air to enter your vehicle while it is moving. Outside air will also enter your vehicle while the air-conditioning compressor is running.

Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system.

* Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively.

Use the thumbwheels located in the center and on the sides, to change the direction of the air flowing through the outlets.

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