1997 Chevrolet Suburban Owners Manual

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Automatic Transmission Operation

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 GM dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area.

There are several different positions for your shift lever.

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Your vehicle now 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, rather than LOCK, there will be a small current drain on your battery which could discharge your battery over a period of time. If you have a need to leave your key in the ignition in OFF for an extended period for any reason, it is recommended that you disconnect the battery cable from the battery to prevent discharging your battery. PARK (P): This 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). free to roll -- even if your shift lever is in If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will be PARK (P) -- if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N). So, be sure the transfer case is in high (4H) or four-wheel low (4L) -- not in a drive gear, two-wheel high (2H) or four-wheel NEUTRAL (N). See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

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REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.

I 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.

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

Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is “racing” (running at high speed) is dangerous. 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 out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing.

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.

AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (03): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re:

Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power.

AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0) can be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills or for off-road driving. You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD (3) or, if necessary, a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0). SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. 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.

If you manually select SECOND (2), the transmission will drive in second gear. You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces. 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 selector lever is put in FIRST (1) while the vehicle is moving forward, the transmission won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.

NOTICE:

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

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Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped) If you have this feature, your rear axle can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, the locking feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle. 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. You should use 2-WHEEL HIGH (2H) for most normal driving conditions.

1 NOTICE:

Driving in the 4-WHEEL HIGH (4H) or 4-WHEEL LOW (4L) positions for a long time on dry or wet pavement could shorten the life of your vehicle’s drivetrain.

Front Axle Locking Feature The front axle locks and unlocks automatically when you shift the transfer case. Some delay for the axle to lock or unlock is normal. If the outside temperature is very hot, or the vehicle has been used under hard driving conditions, there may be a slight delay for the axle to unlock.

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Manual Transfer Case

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The front axle portion of the indicator diagram will light up when you shift into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. Some delay between shifting into four-wheel drive and the indicator’s lighting is normal. If the front axle light does not go out immediately after you shift out of four-wheel drive, have your dealer check your system.

The transfer case shift lever is on the floor to the right of the driver. Use this lever to shift into and out of four-wheel drive.

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An indicator near the lever shows you the transfer case settings: 2-Wheel High (2H): This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations. Your front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive. 4-Wheel High (4H): This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle. Use 4H when you need extra traction, such as on wet or icy roads, or in most off-road situations. Neutral (N): Shift to this setting only when your vehicle needs to be towed or when using a power take-off. 4-Wheel Low (4L): This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra power and a higher driveline ratio. This position should be used only for off-road driving. You can shift from 2-WHEEL HIGH (2H) to 4-WHEEL HIGH (4H) or from 4-WHEEL HIGH (4H) to 2-WHEEL HIGH (2H) while the vehicle is moving. Your front axle may engage faster if you take your foot off of the accelerator for a few seconds after you shift. In extremely cold weather, it may be necessary to stop or slow the vehicle to shift into 4-WHEEL HIGH (4H).

To shift into or out of 4-WHEEL LOW (4L) or N (NEUTRAL): 1. Slow the vehicle to a roll, about 1 to 3 mph (2 to 5 km/h) and shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (N).

2. Shift the transfer case shift lever in one quick,

continuous motion.

Don’t pause in N (NEUTRAL) as you shift the transfer case into 4-WHEEL LOW (4L), or the gears could clash. Remember that driving in 4-WHEEL HIGH (4H) or 4-WHEEL LOW (4L) may reduce fuel economy. Also, driving in four-wheel drive on dry pavement could cause your tires to wear faster and make your transfer case harder to shift and run noisier. When your headlamps or parking lamps are on, rotate the thumb wheel next to the headlamp switch up to brighten, and down to dim your transfer case indicator light.

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Electronic Transfer Case (If Equipped)

If your four-wheel-drive vehicle has the electronic transfer case, the transfer case switches are below and to the left of the climate controls. Use these switches 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.

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. 4LO: This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra traction. You may never need 4LO. 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 switches show you which setting you are in. The indicator lights will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and the last chosen setting 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. If for some reason the transfer case cannot make a requested shift, it will return to the last chosen setting.

Shifting from 2HI to 4HI Press and release the 4HI switch. This can be done at any speed, and the indicator light will flash while shifting. It will remain illuminated when the shft is completed.

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Shifting from 4HI to 2HI Press and release the 2HI switch. This can be done at any speed, and the system will unlock automatically.

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). 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 switch. You must wait for the 4LO indicator light to stop flashing and remain illuminated before shifting your transmission into gear. If the 4LO switch 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).

Shifting from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI To shift from 4LO to 4HI or 2H1, your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). 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 switch. You must wait for the 4HI indicator light to stop flashing and remain illuminated before shifting your transmission into gear. If the 4HI switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the 4HI indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but will not complete the shift unless the vehicle is moving slower than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) and the transmission is in NEUTRAL (N).

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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.

If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.

Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on.

To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the lever, located just above the parking brake pedal, marked BRAKE RELEASE, to release the parking brake.

If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released, the brake system warning light will go off.

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Shifting Into PARK (P)

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 have four-wheel drive and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle will be free to roll, even if your shift lever is in PARK (P). So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear -- not in NEUTRAL (N). If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

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Steering Column Shift Lever 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:

0 Pull the lever toward you.

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. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle will be free to roll, even if your shift lever is in PARK (P). So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear -- not in NEUTRAL (N). 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 unless you have to.

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Move the lever up as far as it will go.

3. If you have four-wheel drive, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear -- not in NEUTRAL (N).

4. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).

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 Into PARK (P)” in the Index. 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 a brake-transmission shift interlock system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See “Automatic Transmission” in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way up into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then, move the shift lever into the gear you want. 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 vehicle to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear

you want.

5. Have the brake-transmission shift interlock system

fixed as soon as you can.

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Parking Over Things That Burn

Engine Exhaust

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

I A CAUl mON:

Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn.

Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.

0 Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.

Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. 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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Running Your Engine While You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if ever have to, here are some things to know.

Idling the engine with the air system control 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 switch 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 “Blizzard” 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).

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

Windows Manual Windows To open your manual windows, turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your side door windows. Power Windows (If Equipped)

2-Door Utility

4-Door Utility and Suburban

If you have the optional power windows, the controls are on each of the side doors. The driver’s door has a switch for the passenger windows as well. Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to ACC or RUN. Push the rear of the switch with the power window symbol on it to lower the window. Push the front of the switch with the power window symbol on it to raise the window.

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The electric hatch release button lets you release the tailgate glass. To release the glass, press the top of the button.

Then, lift the window up to open. The shift lever must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) for the release to work. There is also a power door lock switch at the rear of the vehicle which will allow you to lock or unlock all of the doors. See “Power Doors Locks” in the Index.

The driver’s window switch has an express down feature that allows the window to be lowered without holding the switch. Press and hold the side of the window switch marked AUTO for one second to activate the express down mode. The express down mode can be canceled at any time by pressing the opposite side of the switch. To open the window partway, lightly tap the switch until the window is at the desired position. If you have a four-door vehicle and power windows, the power window switch has a lockout feature. This feature prevents the rear windows from operating except from the driver’s position, when the front driver’s side switch is in LOCK. When the switch is moved to NORM, the rear power windows will operate again. Electric Tailgate Glass Release Before operating your electric tailgate glass release, see the caution under “Your Doors and How They Work” in this section.

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Multifunction Lever

Horn Push on the air bag module in the center of the steering wheel to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)

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

You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator, 0 Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer, 0 Windshield Wipers, 0 Windshield Washer and 0 Cruise Control (If Equipped).

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Thrn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 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.

Q An arrow on the instrument

panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.

If you move the lever all the way up or down and the arrow flashes at twice the normal rate, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers may not 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 for burned-out bulbs and a blown fuse (see “Fuses” in the Index). Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way towards you. Then release it.

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

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.

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Windshield Wipers

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

For a single wiping cycle, turn the knob to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the knob on MIST longer. You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the knob to choose the delay time. The closer to LOW, the shorter the delay.

to the

For steady wiping at low speed, turn the knob LOW position. For high-speed wiping, turn the knob further, to HIGH. To stop the wipers, move the knob to OFF. Damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they are frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. The windshield wiper motor is protected from overload by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload, overload due to heavy snow, etc. may cause wiper linkage damage. Always clear ice and heavy snow from the windshield before using your windshield wipers.

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Rear Window Wiper and Washer The rear window wipedwasher switch is on your instrument panel, to the right of the gage cluster.

To turn the wiper on, slide the switch all the way up. For delay wiping, slide the switch even with DELAY in the center position of the rear wiper control. The wiper will cycle every nine seconds. To wash the window, push in on the switch. Window washer fluid will continue to spray until the switch is released. The wiper will continue with three more wipes and then return to the setting that was chosen before the lever was pushed. The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as the front windshield washer. If the fluid level is low in

the washer fluid bottle, you may not be able to wash your rear window. If you can wash your windshield, but not your rear window, check the fluid level. Windshield Washer

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At the top of the lever, there’s a paddle word PUSH on it. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the paddle.

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In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

Washer fluid will spray as long as you push the paddle. When you let go of the paddle, the wipers will continue to wipe for a few seconds and then either stop or return to the preset speed. The use of hood mounted air deflectors may adversely affect windshield wiper and washer performance. Cruise Control (If Equipped)

0 Cruise control can be dangerous where you

0 Cruise control can be dangerous on

can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic.

Setting Cruise Control -

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.

When you apply your brakes, cruise control shuts off.

If you leave your cruise control switch 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 it.

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1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. 2. Get up to the speed you want.

3. Push in the SET button at the end of the lever and release it.

Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second.

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 the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it.

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You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. Remember, if you hold the switch at R/A longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at R/A.

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. Push 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.

steepness of the hill causes the vehicle speed to drop more than 15 mph (24 k d h ) below the set speed, your cruise control will automatically disengage. 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: 0 Step lightly on the brake pedal or

0 Move the cruise control

switch to OFF.

Move the cruise control 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, move the switch to R/A for less than half a second. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.)

Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control:

Push in 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, push the button for less than half a second. Each time you do this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 kmk) 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 have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. If the

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

Your parkingheadlamp knob is on the driver’s side of your instrument panel. Rotate the knob clockwise to the parking lamp symbol to turn on the following: 0 Parking Lamps,

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Sidemarker Lamps, Clearance Lamps (if you have them),

0 Taillamps, 0 License Plate Lamps and 0 Instrument Panel Lights. Rotate the knob clockwise again to the master lighting symbol to turn on all the lamps listed as well as the headlamps. Rotate the knob counterclockwise to OFF to turn off your lamps. Rotate the thumb wheel next to the knob up to adjust instrument panel lights. Rotate the thumb wheel up to the first notch to return the radio display and gearshift indicator LED display to full intensity when the headlamps or parking lamps are on. To turn on the dome lamps (with the vehicle doors closed) rotate the thumb wheel up to the second notch position. You can switch your headlamps from high to low beam by pulling on the turn signal/high beam lever. A circuit breaker protects your headlamps. If you have an electrical overload, your headlamps will flicker on and off. Have your headlamp wiring checked right away if this happens.

Headlamps-On Reminder A buzzer will sound when your headlamps are turned on and your ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY. If you need to use your headlamps when the ignition switch is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY, the buzzer can be turned off by turning the thumb wheel next to the parkingheadlamp switch all the way down. 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. The DRL system will make your headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when: 0 the ignition is on,

0 the headlamp switch is off 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. Your instrument panel won’t be lit up either. When it begins to get dark, your DRL indicator light is a reminder to turn your headlamp switch on. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on. When you turn the headlamp switch off, the regular lamps will go off, and your headlamps will change to the reduced brightness of DRL. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake. The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it.

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Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Control The instrument panel intensity control is located next to the parkingkeadlamp switch. Rotate the thumb wheel up to adjust the instrument panel lights. Rotate the thumb wheel up to the first notch to return the radio display and gear shift indicator LED display to full intensity when the headlamps or parking lamps are on. To turn on the dome lamps (with the vehicle doors closed) rotate the thumb wheel up to the second notch position.

Illuminated Entry Your vehicle is equipped with an illuminated entry feature. When the doors are opened, the dome lamps will come on if the dome lamp button is in the out position. When all doors are closed or the dome lamp button is pressed in, the lamps will stay on for a short period of time and will then go out.

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Dome Lamps The dome lamps will come on when you open the doors. You can also turn the dome lamps on by rotating the thumb wheel, located next to the parkingheadlamps switch knob, all the way up to the second notch. In this position, the dome lamps will remain on whether the doors are opened or closed.

switch button once. With the switch button in this position, the dome lamps will remain off when the doors are open. To return the lamps to automatic operation, press the switch button again and return it to the “out” position. With the button in this position, the dome lamps will come on when you open the door. Reading Lamps

If your vehicle has reading lamps, press the button next to the lamp to turn the lamp on. The lamps can be adjusted to point in the direction you want.

You can use the DOME OVERRIDE button, located below the parking/headlamp knob, to set the dome lamps to come on automatically when the doors are opened, or remain off. To turn the lamps off, press the

Press the button again to turn the lamp off. If your vehicle has an overhead console with reading lamps, press the button next to the lamp to turn the lamp on. The lamps can be adjusted to point in the direction you want. Press the button again to turn the lamp off.

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Mirrors Inside Mirror

Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass (If Equipped) Your vehicle may have an electrochromic inside rearview mirror. When on, an electrochromic mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark.

Push or pull the tab under the mirror to reduce glare from headlamps behind you after dark.

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The mirror also includes an eight point compass display in the upper right comer of the mirror face. When on, the compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven.

Compass Operation Press COMP to turn the compass on or off. When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the compass will show two character boxes for approximately two seconds. After two seconds, the mirror will display the compass heading. 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.

Compass Calibration If after two seconds the display does not show a compass heading (“N” for North, for example), there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item. If the letter “C” should ever appear in the compass window, the mirror may need calibration. The mirror can be calibrated in one of two ways: 0 Drive the vehicle in circles at five mph (8 kmh) or

less until the display reads a direction, or

0 Drive the vehicle on your everyday routine.

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Mirror Operation The right side of the switch located at the bottom of the mirror turns the electrochromic mirror on and off. The AUTO LED will come on when the electrochromic mirror is turned on. To turn the mirror on, press and hold the MIRROR button for three seconds. The mirror will darken and remain dark until the button is released. To turn the mirror off, press and release the MIRROR button.

Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance. Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If not adjusted to account for compass variance, your compass could give false readings. To adjust for compass variance: 1.

Use the COMP button located at the bottom of the mirror. Press and hold the COMP button for three seconds until a zone number appears in the display. Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map.

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4. Press the COMP button on the bottom of the mirror until the new zone number appears in the display. After you stop pressing the button in, the display will show a compass direction within a few seconds.

Outside Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle and have a clear view of objects behind you. Some mirrors can be folded in to enter narrow doorways. Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped) If you have electric mirrors, they can be adjusted to point where you want from inside the vehicle.

Select the mirror you want to move by moving the center of the switch, located on the driver’s door armrest, to L (left) or R (right).

The use of hood mounted air deflectors and convex add-on mirror attachments may adversely affect mirror performance. Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror may be convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat.

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.

Then, adjust the mirror angle by pressing the outer arrows on the switch until the mirror is adjusted where you want it.

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2. Peel the protective

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

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

Storage Compartments Your vehicle has a variety of storage compartments designed to store small items. Glove Box To open your glove box, move the switch button toward the passenger’s side and pull the door open. Center Overhead Console (If Equipped) Your vehicle may have an overhead console. It has storage compartments inside it.

Garage Door Opener Compartment If you have a garage door opener, the front overhead compartment can be used to conveniently store the opener. 1. To install the garage door opener, first open the

compartment door by pressing the release button forward.

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4. Add one peg at a time until the PUSH button on the closed compartment door operates the garage door opener.

5. Now, with the

compartment door closed, push the button marked PUSH to make sure the garage door opener operates properly.

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

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Sunglasses Compartment The center overhead compartment can be used to conveniently store your sunglasses.

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Rear Compartment The rear compartment can be used to store a small item, like a book. To open the rear Compartment, press the release button located at the rear of the compartment door. Instrument Panel Cupholder Your vehicle has a cupholder in the middle of the instrument panel.

To use the cupholder, pull

To close the cupholder, slide it back into the instrument panel.

To open the center compartment, press the release button located at the rear of the compartment door. Place your sunglasses in the compartment door with the lenses facing out.

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Center Floor Console (If Equipped) Your vehicle may have a console compartment between the bucket seats. To open it, lift the latch handle and swing the door open.

Memo Pad Holder

Your console also has a cupholder that swings out for the back seat passengers to use.

Your vehicle may have a memo holder attached to the front of the console. Use it to hold pads of paper or similar items.

There is also a drawer that slides out from the bottom of the console.

CassetteKompact Disc H

:older Your vehicle may have a cassettekompact disc holder at the front of the console. The holder will store up to four compact disc cases, up to four cassette tape cases, or any combination of these items that adds up to four.

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The cassettekompact disc holder can be removed and replaced with a cupholder that is located in the center console storage area.

Armrest Storage Compartment (If Equipped)

To remove the cassettekompact disc holder, pull the front of the holder toward you and then lift it up.

To insert the cupholder, place it in the console. Engage the rear tabs first and then press the front portion in place.

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Your vehicle may have a center armrest storage compartment in the front bench seat. To open it, fold down the armrest and press the latch handle located at the front of the armrest. Then let the lid pop up and swing open.

The storage compartment has a cassettekompact disc holder. The holder will store up to five compact disc cases and up to six cassette tape cases.

The storage compartment also has a folding writing table on the top of the armrest lid. To use the writing table, pull the latch at the rear of the table and swing the writing table forward. Use it to hold pads of paper and a pen.

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Other Storage Compartments Your vehicle includes a number of storage compartments for storage of often-used items. Some vehicles have storage areas in the instrument panel. Use these spaces for items such as gloves or small books. Some models have a storage pocket on each of the front doors. You can use the pocket to store a variety of small items.

4-DOor Utility Rear Storage Compartment If you have a four-door utility model, it has a storage compartment located in the rear cargo area of the vehicle, in the driver’s side trim panel. To open the compartment, press down on the release latches and swing the compartment door open. When closing the compartment, press both latches down and move the door to the closed position. Convenience Net (If Equipped) If you have a convenience net, it is stored in a pouch attached to the spare tire.

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Cargo Security Shade @-Door Utility Model)

An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. You or others could be injured. If you remove the cover, always store it outside of the vehicle. When you put it back, always be sure that it is securely reattached.

If you have a cargo security shade, you can use it to cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle. To use the shade, pull the shade handle toward the rear of the vehicle. Latch the shade posts into the retaining sockets on the cargo area trim panels. To return the shade to the shade holder, pull up on the shade handle to release the shade posts from the retaining sockets. Let the shade move forward and latch the shade posts into the front-most retaining sockets.

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To remove the shade from the vehicle, first let the shade go all the way into the holder. Then, push the shade holder toward the passenger side of the vehicle. Lift the shade up on the driver’s side, swing the shade rearward and take it out of the vehicle.

Push the shade holder toward the passenger’s side of the vehicle and place the tab in the driver’s side trim panel slot. Make sure the tab goes all the way in the slot. Lightly pull on the shade holder to make sure it is secure. Then, pull the shade to the desired position and secure the shade posts in the appropriate retaining sockets. Cargo Tie Downs

To put the shade in the vehicle, first make sure the shade slot in the holder faces rearward with the round surface facing down. Then, hold the shade at an angle and place the shade holder tab into the slot in the passenger’s side trim panel. Move the other end of the shade forward and hold it next to the driver’s side trim panel slot.

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There are cargo tie downs in the rear cargo area that allow you to strap cargo in and keep it from moving inside the vehicle. When not using the tie downs, flip them down out of the way.

Luggage Carrier (If Equipped) If you have the optional luggage carrier, you can load things on top of your vehicle. The luggage carrier has slats and side rails attached to the roof, and crossrails which can be moved toward the front or the rear in the side rails to help secure cargo. Tie the load to the side rails or side rail supports.

NOTICE:

Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 lbs. (90.6 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.

Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index.

To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving, check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened. Be sure the cargo is properly loaded.

If small heavy objects are placed on the roof, place the load in the area over the rear wheels (behind the rear side door on Suburbans). If you need to, cut a piece of 3/8 inch plywood to fit inside the crossrails and side rails to spread the load, If plywood is used, tie it to the side rail supports. Tie the load to the crossrails or the side rail supports. Use the crossrails only to keep the load from sliding.

0 If you need to carry long items, move the crossrails

as far apart as they will go. Tie the load to the crossrails and the side rails or side rail supports. Also tie the load to the bumpers. Do not tie the load so tightly that the crossrails or side rails are damaged. 0 After moving the crossrails, be sure to tighten all the

slider screws. For the purpose of wind noise reduction, locate the front crossrail approximately 18-24 inches (46 cm to 58 cm) rearward of the front supports.

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Your vehicle has a Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) located above the tailgate glass or above the rear load doors. If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, care should be taken not to block or damage the CHMSL unit. Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Front Ashtray The front ashtray is located at the bottom of the instrument panel. Pull on the notch in the ashtray door to open it.

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To remove the front ashtray, press the retainer spring and pivot the ashtray toward you. To replace the ashtray, place the bottom part of the ashtray on the pivot bar at the bottom of its mounting on the instrument panel. Then rotate the ashtray back to its original position. Rear Ashtray To use a rear ashtray, if you have them, pull at the top of the ashtray door to flip the door open. To remove a rear ashtray, press down on the inside tabs and open the door fully. To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way, and let go. When it's done heating, it will pop back by itself.

F O T I C E :

If you store paper or other things that burn in your ashtrays, they could be set on fire by cigarettes or other smoking materials. That could cause a fire and possibly damage your vehicle. Do not store papers and other things that burn in your ashtrays.

Holding a'cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating can make it overload, damaging the lighter and the heating element. Just push the lighter all the way in and let go. When it's done heating, it will pop back by itself.

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Accessory Power Outlets

Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them out to help block glare at the front and side windows. Your visor may have a strap to hold small items, such as maps.

extra glare coverage at the front or side.

Two auxiliary power outlets are located near the cigarette lighter. Use these outlets to power mobile telephones or other devices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems.

Some visors have mirrors with lights. If the mirror has lights, they will come on when you lift the mirror cover.

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Instrument Panel

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A. Dome Lamp Switch B. Lamp Controls C. Air Outlets D. Multifunction Lever E. Instrument Cluster F. Gearshift Lever G. Audio System H. Comfort Control System I. Glove Box J. Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (Air Bag)

K. Ashtray L. Cupholder M. Auxiliary Power Outlets N. Storage Area or Compact Disc Player (If Equipped) 0. Rear Window Defogger Switch (If Equipped) P. Tilt Lever (If Equipped) Q. Parking Brake Release R. Hood Release S. Fuse Block

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Instrument Cluster

CHECK GAGES

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Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.

United States version shown, Canadian similar.

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Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero. To reset the trip odometer, fully press the reset button located near the trip odometer readout. If the reset button is not fully pressed, the trip odometer may not go all the way back to zero. If it doesn’t, you may have to press the reset button again to reset the readout to zero. Tachometer Your’tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).

Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada).

Tamper-Resistant Odometer Your odometer is tamper-resistant. The odometer will show silver lines between the numbers if someone tries to turn it back. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. Laws vary as to the procedure that must be followed, so check with your state or provincial vehicle registration office. But generally, if the new odometer can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer, then it must be. But if it can’t, then it’s set at zero, and a label must be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed.

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

When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a tone will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled.

The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 20 seconds, then it will flash for about 55 seconds. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the tone nor the light will come on.

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Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag module, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see “Air Bag” in the Index.

This light will come on when you start your engine, and it will flash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready.

AIR BAG

If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the engine or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Charging System Warning Light

The charging system warning light should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, before starting the engine, as a check to show you it is working.

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After the engine starts, the light should go out. If it stays on or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with your charging system. It could indicate a problem with the generator drive belt, or some other charging system problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with this light on, it helps to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and the air conditioner. Voltmeter

When your engine is not running, but the ignition is in the RUN position, this gage shows your battery's state of charge in DC volts.

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When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system. Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range. Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an extended period. This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle. As engine speeds are increased, this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power. You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible.

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Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.

This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.

BRAKE

If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.)

Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.

When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem.

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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal.

ANTI - LOCK

This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.

If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this section. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.

It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is working. During a majority of the operation, the gage will read 2 10 O F ( 100 ” C) or less. If you are pulling a load or going up hills, it is normal for the temperature to fluctuate and approach the 260 O F ( 160” C) mark. If the gage reaches the 260”F( 160°C) mark, it indicates that the cooling system is working beyond its capacity. In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows what to do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) (Gasoline Engine)

I NOTICE:

Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems.

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

SERVICE ENGINE SOON

This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. (In Canada, OBD I1 is replaced by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.

This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: 0 Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been

detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service is required.

0 Light On Steady -- An emission control system

malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required.

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If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: 0 Reducing vehicle speed.

Avoiding hard accelerations. 0 Avoiding steep uphill grades.

If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.

If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service.

If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Are you low on fuel? As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this condition. Make sure to install the fuel cap properly. It will take a few driving trips to turn the light off.

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Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see “Fuel” in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed.

Oil Pressure Gage

The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals).

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Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon as possible.

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Indicator Light :::o

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

This light will go on whenever the DRL are on.

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When it begins to get dark, the DRL indicator light is a reminder to turn on your headlamps.

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

NOTICE:

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

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Check Gages Light

Headlamp High-Beam Indicator Light

This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine.

CHECK GAGES

The high-beam indicator is on whenever you use your high-beam headlamps. For more details about high beams, see “Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer” earlier in this section.

If the light comes on and stays on while YOU are driving, it could indicate a problem with your vehicle. It could be a problem with your oil pressure, coolant temperature, or some other problem. Check your various gages to see if they are in the warning zones. If they are, have your vehicle serviced right away.

Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Lights

The signal indicator will come on whenever you signal a turn or lane change. See “Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator” earlier in this section.

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Fuel Gage

When the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank.

The gage will first indicate EMPTY (E) before you are out of fuel, and you should get more fuel as soon as possible. Listed are four situations you may experience with your fuel gage:

At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL (F).

It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to fill the tank. The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. The gage doesn’t go back to EMPTY (E) when you turn off the ignition.

None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage. For information on how to fill your fuel tank, see “Fuel -- Filling Your Tank” in the Index. For your fuel tank capacity, see “Fuel -- Tank Capacity” in the Index. For the diesel engine fuel gage, see your Diesel Engine Supplement.

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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. I 3-15 3- 19 3-20

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Comfort Controls Rear Comfort Controls Air Conditioning Heating Ventilation System Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Audio Systems Setting the Clock AM-FM Stereo Radio Playing the Radio AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player

AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Automatic Tone Control CD Adapter Kit AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control Playing a Compact Disc in the Single Remote Disc Player Theft-Deterrent Feature Understanding Radio Reception Tips About Your Audio System Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Care of Your Compact Discs Fixed Mast Antenna

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Comfort Controls Heater Control System

Fan Knob The knob on the left side of the heating system control panel controls the fan speed. The knob has four speed positions. To increase aifflow, move the knob toward HI. To decrease aifflow, move it toward LO. To turn the fan off, move the knob to OFF.

Temperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the relative temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area of your vehicle. This knob will allow you to adjust 3-2

the relative air temperature independently of the function knob setting. Move the knob clockwise toward the red area for warmer air. Move the knob counterclockwise toward the blue area for cooler air.

Mode Knob The right knob on the control panel allows you to +. choose the direction of air delivery. The control knob can be placed in any position between any two mode settings to blend the flow of air. f l VENT This setting directs air through the instrument panel outlets. +# VENT/HEAT Use this setting to divide airflow *e between the floor outlets and instrument panel outlets. +fl HEATER: This setting directs air through the w. floor outlets. +# DEFOG: This setting directs air to the heater outlets and toward the windshield.

DEFROST This setting directs air toward

the windshield.

Heater and Air Conditioning Control System (If Equipped)

Fan Knob The knob on the left side of the heating system control panel controls the fan speed. The knob has four speed positions. To increase airflow, move the knob toward HI. To decrease airflow, move it toward LO. To turn the fan off, move the knob to OFF. If you have the air conditioner on, moving the fan knob to OFF also turns off the A/C compressor. In OFF, while driving, ram airflow will vent to the floor outlets. The mode knob will not redirect ram airflow to other selected outlet positions. This is normal operation for the OFF position.

Temperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the relative temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area of your vehicle. This knob will allow you to adjust the relative air temperature independently of the function knob setting. Move the knob clockwise toward the red area for warmer air. Move the knob counterclockwise toward the blue area for cooler air. Mode Knob The right knob on the control panel allows you to choose the direction of air delivery. The control knob can be placed in any position betweeri any two mode settings to blend the flow of air. # VENT This setting directs air through the +e between the floor outlets and instrument panel outlets. +’ instrument panel outlets. +’ VENTBEAT Use this setting to divide airflow floor outlets. +’

HEATER: This setting directs air through the

w. outlets and toward the windshield.

DEFOG: This setting directs air to the heater

+e

DEFROST This setting directs air toward

the windshield.

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Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems (If Equipped) If your vehicle has one of these systems, you can increase and decrease the airflow at the rear vents. Depending on the system you have and the setting selected, you can send cooled or heated air to the rear of the vehicle.

Rear Air Conditioning (Without Rear Heater) (If Equipped) If your vehicle has rear air conditioning (without rear heater), the controls are located above the front and second seats. The front and rear overhead controls let you increase and decrease the airflow at the rear vents. To operate the rear air conditioning system, the front air conditioning system must be on. With the front air conditioning system off, the rear system controls can be used to circulate air in the rear of the vehicle.

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To operate the rear system using the front control, just turn the knob to the blower position you want.

To use the rear control, first turn the front control knob to REAR CNTL. Then, the rear control can be used to increase and decrease the airflow.

Rear Heater (Without Rear Air Conditioning) (If Equipped)

If you have a rear heater (without rear air conditioning), the control switch is located on the instrument panel.

To increase and decrease the flow of heated air to the rear floor vents, move the switch marked REAR HEAT to the blower speed you want. The knob has three speed positions. To increase the flow of heated air, move the switch toward HIGH. To decrease the flow of heated air, move it toward LOW. To turn the fan off, move the switch to OFF.

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Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater (If Equipped) If your vehicle has the rear air conditioning and rear heater system combination, controls are provided to regulate temperature, location and speed of the airflow.

For warmer air, turn the knob clockwise toward the red. and for cooler air, turn the knob counterclockwise. To regulate the airflow location, adjust the center knob on the control panel. Turn the knob clockwise for floor vent airflow or counterclockwise for headliner vent airflow. Generally, the upper vents are used for air conditioning and the floor vents for heating. The control knob can be set to any blend setting. To adjust the aifflow speed, turn the fan control knob on the left side of the control panel to the desired blower setting. To activate the rear control, move the fan knob on the front control to REAR CNTL.

To adjust the air temperature, turn the temperature knob on the right of the control panel.

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The rear control works just like the front control. It will allow second seat passengers to adjust the controls as they desire. Air Conditioning On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot air inside escape. This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best. The recirculation button, between the fan and temperature knobs, allows the air inside your vehicle to be recirculated. This setting helps to maximize your air

conditioner’s performance and your vehicle’s fuel economy. This setting also cools the air the fastest and can be used to keep unwanted odors and/or dust from entering the vehicle. When using the air conditioner, turn off recirculation after the vehicle reaches a comfortable interior temperature. When the right knob on the control panel is between HEATER and DEFROST, the recirculation feature will not function. The A/C button, between the temperature and mode to be knobs, allows the air coming into your vehicle cooled. This setting is useful for normal cooling on hot days. When you use A/C with the recirculation button pushed in, turn off recirculation as soon as the vehicle reaches a comfortable interior temperature. With the A/C on, move the temperature knob to MAX for maximum cooling. This setting also puts the system in the recirculation mode and helps to maximize your air conditioner’s performance and your vehicle’s fuel economy. This setting also cools the air the fastest. After the vehicle’s interior reaches a comfortable temperature, move the temperature knob clockwise to place the air conditioning system in the normal mode.

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Heating The heater works best if you keep your windows closed while using it. On cold days, use the HEATER or VENT/HEAT setting with the temperature knob in the red area. If you use the engine coolant heater before starting your engine in cold weather, 20°F (-8 O C) or lower, your heating system will produce warmer air faster, to heat the passenger compartment in cold weather. The use of an engine coolant heater also reduces the time it takes for the engine to reach normal operating temperature, and shortens the time it takes the heater to reach full output. For more information, see “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index.

Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed, use VENT to direct outside air through your vehicle. Air will flow through the instrument panel outlets. Your vehicle’s ventilation system supplies outside air to the inside of your vehicle when it is moving. With the side windows closed, air will flow into the front air inlet grilles, through the vehicle, and out the air exhaust valves. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running, unless you have the recirculation button pushed in. For more information on the recirculation button, see “Air Conditioning” earlier in this section.

Your vehicle has air outlets in the center and on the sides of your instrument panel. You can move the outlets from side to side or up and down to direct the flow of air, or close the outlets altogether. When you close an outlet, it will increase the flow of air coming out of any outlets that are open. These outlets do not completely shut off airflow when in a closed vent position.

Ventilation Tips

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

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The defogger will shut itself off after several minutes. If you need additional warming time, press the button again. You can turn the defogger off at any time by pressing the button. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape or decals across the defogger grid on the rear window.

NOTICE:

Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.

Defogging and Defrosting On cool, humid days, use DEFOG to keep the windshield and side windows clear. Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the windshield in extremely humid or cold conditions. Use DEFROST with the temperature knob toward the red area and the fan control toward HI. Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped) If you see lines running across the rear window, you have a rear window defogger. The lines warm the glass. To turn on the rear window defogger, press this button next to the fan control knob. The rear window defogger will only work if the ignition switch is turned to RUN. For best results, first clear the window of as much snow or ice as possible.

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Audio Systems Your DelcoB audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. Setting the Clock for Systems without Automatic Tone Control Press SET. Within five seconds, press and hold the SEEK right arrow until the correct minute appears on the display. Press and hold the SEEK left arrow until the correct hour appears on the display. Setting the Clock for Systems with Automatic Tone Control Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears on the display. Press and hold MIN until the correct minute appears on the display. To display the clock with the ignition off, press RECALL or HR/MIN and the time will be displayed for a few seconds. There is an initial two-second delay before the clock goes into the time-set mode.

AM-FM Stereo

Playing the Radio VOLUME: This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume. To increase volume and turn the radio on, turn the knob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. RECALL: Display the time with the ignition off by pressing the recall knob. When the radio is playing, press this knob to recall the station frequency.

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in the next higher station and press the

Finding a Station AM-FM: Press the lower knob to switch between AM and €34. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations. SEEK: Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there. SCAN: Press both SEEK buttons to listen to a few seconds of each radio station. SCAN will light up on the display. Press the right arrow to tune left arrow to tune to the next lower station. Press VOLUME or both SEEK buttons to stop scanning. PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 14 stations (seven AM and seven FM). Just: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM-FM to select the band. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press SET. (SET will appear on the display.) 5. Press and hold one of the four pushbuttons, within five seconds. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return. 6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

In addition to the four stations already set, up to three more stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time. Just: 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press SET. (SET will appear on the display.) 3. Press two adjoining buttons at the same time,

within five seconds. Whenever you press the same two buttons, the station you set will return.

4. Repeat the steps for each pair of pushbuttons.

Setting the Tone BASS: Slide this lever up or down to increase or decrease bass. TREB: Slide this lever up or down to increase or decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble.

Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. FADE: Turn the control behind the lower knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers.

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