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lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.

Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index. Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year.

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Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. Rear Axle Service Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if needed. See “Rear Axle” in the Index. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the axle and repair it if needed.

Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking.

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Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer.

USAGE Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)

Engine Coolant

FLUIDLUBRICANT Engine Oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see “Engine Oil” in the Index. 50150 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and use only GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL@ or Havoline@ DEX-COOL@ Coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index.

I USAGE

Hydraulic Brake System

Parking Brake Cable Guides

Power Steering System

Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders

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Brake Fluid

FLUIDLUBRICANT Delco Supreme 11 (GM Part No. 12377967 or equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid). Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB. GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint, 10500 17 - 1 quart, or equivalent). DEXRON@-I11 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Multi-Pu ose Lubricant, Superlube % (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent).

USAGE Chassis Lubrication

Front Wheel Bearings

Differential, Rear Axle

Windshield Washer Solvent

Propshaft Splines and Universal Joints

FLUID/LUBRICANT Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Wheel Bearing Lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI ## 2, Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part No. 105 1344 or equivalent). Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 105227 1) or SAE 8OW-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant. GM Optikleen' Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 105 15 15) or equivalent. Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI ## 2, Category LB or GC-LB.

USAGE One-Piece Propshaft Spline

FLUIDLUBRICANT Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345879) or lubricant meeting requirements of GM 998530.

Hood Latch Assembly, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood Hinges

Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Squeaks

Lubriplate@ Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI ## 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Multi-Pu ose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 1234624 1 or equivalent). Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent). Multi-Pu ose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent).

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Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed in the boxes Provided after the maintenance interval. is

the service maintenance receipts.

Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all Your owner information portfolio

a convenient place to store them.

Maintenance Record

MAINTENANCE

PERFORMED

READING DATE

SERVICED

ODOMETER

BY

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DATE

BY

MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

Maintenance Record

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Maintenance Record

SERVICED BY

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Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

Here you will find out how to contact GMC if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects.

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Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users Roadside Assistance Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

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Warranty Information Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

GMC dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any concerns you may have. However, if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction, take the following steps: STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager.

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STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the GMC Consumer Relations Manager by calling 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782, Customer Assistance prompt.) In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). For help outside of the United States and Canada, call the following numbers as appropriate: 0 In Mexico: (525) 625-3256

In Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) or 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish)

0 In the U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 0 In the Dominican Republic: 1-800-75 1-41 35

(English) or 1-800-75 1-4 136 (Spanish)

0 In the Bahamas: 1-800-389-0009 0 In Bermuda, Barbados, Antigua and the British

Virgin Islands: 1-800-534-0 122

0 In all other Caribbean countries: (809) 763- 13 15 0 In other overseas locations, call GM Overseas

Distribution Corporation in Canada at: (905) 644-4 1 12.

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Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Idormation booklet for addresses of GM Overseas offices. When contacting GMC, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealer’s facilities, equipment and personnel. That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern. Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), GMC has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with GMC by dialing: 1-800-GMC-8583. (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)

For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative:

Your name, address, home and business telephone numbers Vehicle Identification Number (This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.) Dealership name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of concern

We encourage you to call us so we can give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write GMC, address your inquiry to:

GMC Customer Assistance 3 1 E. Judson Street 1607-04 Pontiac, MI 48342-2230

In Canada, write to:

General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7

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Roadside Assistance

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GMC’s Roadside Assistance provides stranded owners with over-the-phone roadside repairs, location of the nearest GMC dealer or the following special services:

Flat Tire Change: Installation of spare tire will be covered at no charge (customer is responsible for repair or replacement of tire). Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the customer to get to the nearest service station (up to $4.00) will be covered. Jump Start: No-start situations which require a battery jump start will be covered at no charge. Lock Out: Replacement keys or locksmith service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement key will be covered at no charge within 10 miles (16 km). Emergency Towing Service: Towing to the nearest GMC dealer for warranty related disablements will be covered.

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The Roadside Assistance services listed are available to retail and retail lease customers operating 1998 GMC light duty trucks for a period of 3 years/36,000 miles (60 000 km). All services must be pre-arranged by GMC Roadside Assistance. Over-the-phone assistance, such as providing the name of the closest dealer or minor technical advice, etc., is available to all owner/operators of GMC trucks, regardless of vehicle or mileage.

Deluxe Trip Routing: Custom-made, computerized maps using the most direct or scenic route are provided free of charge. Maps include points of interest and list GMC dealers along the route. Trip Routing also includes a national hotel discount book and a book of coupons. State and local maps available upon request. Please be prepared to furnish your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Tr@ Interruption Assistance: GMC will reimburse any reasonable trip interruption expenses (up to $500.00) when directly associated with warranty disablement. Trip Interruption service covers expenses such as meals and overnight lodging if vehicle disablement occurs at least 150 miles (240 km) from your home or rental property. Please Note: you will be required to obtain prior approval from GMC Roadside Assistance and pay for expenses at the time of disablement. Original receipts should be submitted to GMC Roadside Assistance for reimbursement. A service representative will provide assistance when you call.

Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services.

Just dial GMC Roadside Assistance at 1 -800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782, Roadside Assistance prompt) to reach a qualified representative who can assist you. Your Roadside Assistance representative will ask for the following information when your call is received: 0 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 0 Name and home address 0 Telephone number and location from which you

are calling

0 Location, license plate number and color of your

GMC truck

0 Mileage of vehicle and description of problem Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays. Should you have any questions about roadside assistance, call the GMC Roadside Assistance Center or contact your dealer. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. GMC reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program ut any time without notification.

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Courtesy Transportation GMC Commitment Plus offers courtesy transportation for customers when obtaining warranty service. This program is offered in conjunction with the 3 year/36,000 mile (60 000 km) Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Courtesy transportation includes:

One way shuttle ride from the dealership (up to 10 miles ( 16 km)) for same-day warranty repairs. A loaner vehicle will be made available for overnight warranty repairs up to a five day maximum, or up to a $30 allowance for a rental vehicle, cab, bus or other transportation in lieu of a loaner. (Bringing vehicles in late in the day, for service on the next day, does not constitute overnight repairs.) Gas allowance of up to $10 a day for rides provided by another person (Le., friend, neighbor, etc.) in lieu of rental for overnight warranty repair up to a five day maximum.

All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by your GMC dealership service management. All requests should reflect actual costs up to and not to exceed the maximum allowable dollur limits. Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age. If you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle, GMC will reimburse up to $30/day for documented transportation you receive. The Commitment Plus Courtesy Transportation Program is not part of the Bumper to Bumper Limited Warranty. GMC reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Courtesy Transportation Program at any time without notification. For additional program details, contact your GMC dealer. In Canada, please consult your GM dealer for information on Courtesy Transportation.

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

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

BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203- 1804 Telephone: 1-800-955-5 100

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

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We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary. If this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator. The arbitrator will make a decision which you may accept or reject. If you accept the decision, GM will be bound by that decision. The entire dispute resolution procedure should ordinarily take about 40 days from the time you file a claim until a decision is made. Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or the GMC Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-GMC-8782 (1 -800-462-8782). Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:

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

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:

Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, Ontario KlG 352

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782) or write:

GMC Consumer Relations 3 1 E. Judson Street 1607-04 Pontiac, MI 48342-2230

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

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

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1998 GMC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION

The following publications covering the operation and servicing

of your vehicle can be purchased by filling

the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order,

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

CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1998 GMC

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

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

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

OWNER’S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic operational information about th vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $1 5.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $1 0.00

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

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

Helm, Incorporated RO. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207

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

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

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NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name. and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent. Mail completed order form to:

HELM, INCORPORATED P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 For purchases outside U S A . please write to the above address for quotation.

(CUSTOMERS NAME)

(ATTENTION)

(STREET ADDRESS-NO P.O. BOX NUMBERS)

(CITY)

(STATE)

DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO.

(ZIP CODE)

AREA CODE

MC-ORD98

*(Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.)

Check or Money Order payable to Helm, Inc. (USA funds only - do not send cash.)

Mastercard

0 VISA 0

Discover

Account Number: Expiration Date mo/yr:

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TOTAL MATERIAL

Michigan Purchasers add 6% sales tax

U.S. Order Processing Canadian Postage (See Note Below)

$5.00

GRAND TOTAL

Check here if your billing address is different from your shipping address shown.

CUSTOMER SIGNATURE

Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in US. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U S . funds. To cover Canadian postage, add $11.50 plus the US. order processing.

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Section 9 Index

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A i r Bag ...................................... 1-26 Adding Equipment ............................ 1-33 How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-3 I How it Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29 1.28. 2-54 Readiness Light Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32 What Makes it Inflate .......................... 1-30 What Will You See After it Inflates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1 When Should it Inflate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 Aircleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Air Conditioning Air Conditioning Refrigerants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-70 Alignment and Balance. Tire ...................... 6-48 Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...................... 6-56 Antenna. Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27 Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 1 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.57. 4-7 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Appearancecare ............................... 6-51 Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-59 Arbitration Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48 Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Automatic

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

LockingRear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21

Axle

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 8-9 BBB Auto Line Before Leaving on a Long Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20 Better Business Bureau Mediation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Blizzard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25 Brake

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjustment .................................. 6-31 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27 Master Cylinder .............................. 6-27 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 PedalTravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30 Replacing System Parts 6-31

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Brakes (Continued)

System Warning Light ......................... 2-56 Trailer ...................................... 4-33 Transmission Shift Interlock Check ............... 7-40 Wear ....................................... 6-30 Brakes. Anti-Lock ............................... 4-7 Braking ........................................ 4-6 Braking in Emergencies ........................... 4-8 .......................... 2- 17 Break-In. New Vehicle Brightness Control .............................. 2-40 BTSICheck ................................... 7-40 Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-32

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Camper-Type Mirrors .......................... Canadian Roadside Assistance ...................... Capacities and Specifications ...................... Carbon Monoxide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.29.2.30.2.33. 4.26 Care of Compact Disc Player ...................... 3-26 Cassette Deck Service ........................... 7-38 Cassette Tape Player ........................ 11 Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ 3-25 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42 Center Passenger Position ........................ 1-39 Center Rear Passenger Position .................... 1-39 Certification Label .............................. 4-27 Certificatioflire Label .......................... 4-27 ................................. Chains. Safety 4-33 Chains. Tire ................................... 6-50 Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-22 Charging System Light .......................... 2-54

3.9. 3.

Check Gages Light .............................. 2-62 Checking Transmission Fluid Hot .................. 6-18 Checking Your Restraint Systems .................. 1-61 Chemical Paint Spotting .......................... 6-58 Child Restraints ................................ 1-46 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-52 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position .......... 1-54 Securing in the Center Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-54 Securing in the Passenger Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . 1-55 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-55 TopStrap ................................... 1-51 Where to Put ........................... 1-50. 1-51 Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-48 Circuit Breakers and Fuses ....................... 6-61 Cleaner. Air ................................... 6-16 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ............................ 6-56 Fabric ...................................... 6-52 Glass ....................................... 6-54 Inside of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-51 Instrumentpanel ............................. 6-53 Leather ..................................... 6-53 Outside of Your Vehicle ........................ 6-55 Special Problems ............................. 6-52 Stains ...................................... 6-52 Tires ....................................... 6-57 Vinyl ....................................... 6-53 Wheels ..................................... 6-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54 Windshield and Wiper Blades 3-2 3-7

Climate Control System ........................... Clock. Setting the ................................

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

Damage.

Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-57 ................................. 6-57 Sheet Metal Daytime Running Lamps ......................... 2-41 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62 ................................... Dead Battery 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10. 8-1 1 Defects. Reporting Safety ............................... Defensive Driving 4-2 Defogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3. 3.4 Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3. 3.4 Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door Locks .......................................

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Sliding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48 Storagepocket ............................... 2-48 Swing-Out Side .............................. 2-10 Drive Position. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 DriverPosition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Driving City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18 Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Drunken ..................................... 4-3 Freeway .................................... 4-19 InaBlizzard ................................. 4-25 ........................... In Foreign Countries 6-5 IntheRain .................................. 4-15 Night ...................................... 4-14 OnCurves ................................... 4-9 On Grades While Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 On Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21 OnSnowandIce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23 Throughwater ............................... 4-17 WetRoads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23 With a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 ................................ 4-3 Drunken Driving Dual Tire Operation ............................. 6-45

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

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Engine ....................................... 6-10 Coolant ..................................... 6-21 Coolant Level Check .......................... 7-38 Coolant Temperature Gage ..................... 2-57 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Exhaust ...................... 2.29.2.30.2.33. 4.26 Language Manual FuseBlock .................................. 6-65 Identification ........................... OilLevelCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Running While Parked ......................... 2-30 Starting Your ................................ 2- 18 Engine Coolant Heater ........................... 2-20 Engineoil .................................... 6-12 Adding ..................................... 6-13 Additives ................................... 6-15 Checking ................................... 6-13 Pressure Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60 Used ....................................... 6-16 Whentochange .............................. 6-15 Exhaust, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29,2-30.2-33, 4-26 Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40

Engine Oil (Continued)

Fabric Cleaning ............................... 6-52 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .................... 6-7 Filling Your Tank ................................ 6-5 Filter. Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16 Finish Care .................................... 6-55 Finish Damage ................................. 6-57

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

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Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 2-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60 Engine Oil Pressure Fuel ....................................... 2-63 Speedometer ................................. 2-52 Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55 GAWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-27 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-27 .. Guide 11 GVWR ....................................... 4-27

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

Ignition Switch ................................ 2- 17 Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41 Inflation. Tire .................................. 6-42 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 Inspections .................................... 7-42 Brakesystem ................................ 7-43 Engine Cooling System ........................ 7-42 Exhaust Systems ............................. 7-42

RearAxle ................................... Steering .................................... Suspension .................................. Throttle System .............................. Instrument Cluster .............................. Instrument Panel ............................... Brightness Control ............................ Cleaning .................................... FuseBlock .................................. Interior Lamps .................................

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5-23 5-3

Keyless Entry System ........................... Keys ..........................................

2-6 2-2

Labels

Lamps

Certification ................................. 4-27 Certificatioflire ............................. 4-27 Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-60 Tire-Loading Information ...................... 4-27 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-60 Dome ...................................... Exterior .................................... Interior ..................................... OnReminder ................................ Panel ....................................... Underhood ..................................

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Service 2-58 oadiflg YOLU Vehicle ........................... 4-27 Locks ......................................... 2-4 Door ........................................ 2-4 Ignition Transmission Check .................... 7-41 * .............. 2-5

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Rear Door Security .. ..... , ................... 2-5 Sliding Door Child Security ................. , .. , . 2-6 ossofContro1 ..................,............. 4-12 ubricants and Fluids ........................... , 7-44 uhication Service, Body ................... , .... 7-39 Maintenance. NOI-ITMI Replacement parts ........... 6-69 Maintenance Record ............................ 7-46 Maintenance Schedule ............................ 7-1 Long TripMLighway ........................... 7-27 Long Tripmighway Definition ................... 7-6 Long Trip/Highway Intervals ..................... 7-7 9-6

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Owner Checks and Services ..................... 7-38 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ................ 7-42 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 7-44 Scheduled Maintenance Services .................. 7-4 Short TripKity ................................ 7-8 Short Trip/City Definition ....................... 7-5 Short TripKity Intervals ........................ 7-5 Maintenance. Underbody ......................... 6-58 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ................. 4-36 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...................... 2-58 ManualFrontSeat ............................... 1-2 Mirrors ....................................... 2-45 Camper-Type ................................ 2-47 Convex Outside .............................. 2-46 Inside Daymight Rearview ..................... 2-45 Power Remote Control ......................... 2-45 Visor Vanity ................................. 2-49 MMT ......................................... 6-4 ................................. vi Model Reference Mountain Roads ................................ 4-21 Multifunction Lever ............................. 2-34 Neutral. Automatic Transmission ................. 2-22 New Vehicle Break-Ii.1 ........................... 2-17 Nightvision ................................... 4-14 6-1.1 Noise Control System Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............. 6-69 Odometer .................................... Odometer. Trip .................................

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

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Parking

2-21 2-25 2-28

Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ Park ....................... Automatic Transmission Shifting Into ................................. Shifting Out of ............................... AtNight .................................... 2-15 Brake ...................................... 2-24 Brake Mechanism Check ....................... 7-41 Lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 ........................ Over Things That Burn 2-29 With a Trailer ................................ 4-36 Passenger Position .............................. 1-26 .................................. 4-11 Passing ..................................... 2-16 Passlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42 Periodic Maintenance Inspections Power

Antenna Mast Care ............................ 3-27 DoorLocks ................................... 2-5 ........................ Remote Control Mirror 2-45 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts

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

Radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24 Radiator Pressure Cap Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23 Radios .......................... 3.7.3.9.3.11. 3.16 Rain. Driving In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................ Reading Lamps Rear

4-15 2-43 Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 ........................... 2-5 Door Security Locks Outside Seat Position .......................... 1-34 SeatPassengers .............................. 1-34 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Rear Heater Controls (without Air Conditioning) . . . . . . . 3-4 Rear Passenger Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37 Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-45 Reclining Front Seatbacks ......................... 1-3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44 Recovery Tank. Coolant .......................... 5-16 .................... Refrigerants. Air Conditioning 6-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 Remote Compact Disc Player Replacement

Bulbs ...................................... Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wheel ...................................... Replacing Safety Belts ........................... Reporting Safety Defects ....................

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Checking ................................... 1-61 Child ....................................... 1-46 Head ........................................ 1-5 Replacing Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-62 System Check ................................ 7-39 Reverse, Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 .................... 1-26 Right Front Passenger Position Roadside Assistance .............................. 8-5 Roadside Assistance. Canadian ..................... 8-7 ........................... 5-36 Rocking Your Vehicle Rotation, Tires ................................. 6-43

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

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Reminder Light ......................... I . 12. 2.53 Replacing After a Crash ........................ 1-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 Right Front Passenger Position Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.41. 1-44 Smaller Children and Babies Use During Pregnancy ......................... 1-25 WhyTheyWork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Safety Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 Safety Defects. Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 10. 8- 11 ... Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... 111 Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4 Seatback Reclining ............................... 1-3 Seats ManualFront ................................. 1-2 Power ....................................... 1-3 Rear ........................................ 1-5 ............................... 1-6 Removing Rear Replacing Rear ................................ 1-9 Restraint Systems .............................. 1-1 Seatcontrols ................................. 1-2 Securing a Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-52. 1-54. 1-55 Second Gear. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Security Light .................................. 2-61 Service ........................................ 6-2 Bulletins. Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 1. 8-12 Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58 Key Lock Cylinder ............................ 7-39 Manuals. Ordering ....................... 8- 1 1. 8- 12 Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-60 Publications. Ordering .................... 8- 11. 8- 12 Work. Doing Your Own ......................... 6-2

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

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

Taillamp Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-37 TapePlayerCare ............................... 3-25 Temperature Control. Rear Passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Theft ......................................... 2-15 Theft-Deterrent Feature .......................... 3-21 Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25 Third Gear. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Tilt Steering Wheel ............................. 2-34 Time. Setting the ................................ 3-7 Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 TireLoading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Tire-Loading Information Label Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41 ........................ 6-48 Alignment and Balance BuymgNew ................................. 6-46 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Changing a Flat .............................. 5-22 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-57 Dual Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45 Inflation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42 Inflation Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43 Inspection and Rotation Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42 Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 Treadwear ................................... 6-47 Uniform Quality Grading ....................... 6-47 Wear Indicators .............................. 6-45 Wheel Replacement ........................... 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45 When It’s Time for New TopStrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-51 9-9

TorqueLock ................................... 2-27 rorque. Wheel Nut ......................... 5.33. 6.67 Towing a Trailer ................................ 4-28 Towing Your Vehicle ............................. 5-8 Trailer Brakes ...................................... 4-33 Driving on Grades ............................ 4-35 Driving with ................................. 4-33 Hitches ..................................... 4-32 Maintenance When Towing ..................... 4-36 Parking on Hills .............................. 4-36 Safety Chains ................................ 4-33 Tongue Weight ............................... 4-3 1 Total Weight on Tires .......................... 4-32 Towing ..................................... 4-28 Turn Signals ................................. 4-35 Weight ..................................... 4-30 Wiring Harness ............................... 4-37 Transmission Fluid, Automatic .................... 6- 17 rransmitters, Keyless Entry ........................ 2-6 Transportation, Courtesy .......................... 8-8 Trip Odometer ................................. 2-52 TTYUsers ..................................... 8-4 Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals ............... 2-35 Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever ................... 2-34 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................ 4-35 Underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,. ......... 6-58 Underhood Lamp ............................... 2-44

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

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w a r n i n g Devices ............................... 5-2 Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-53 6-26 Washer Fluid. Windshield Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-55 Weatherstrips .................................. 6-54 Wheel Alignment .................................. 6-48 Nut Torque ............................. 5-33. 6-67 Replacement ................................. 6-49 Wrench ..................................... 5-24 Windows ..................................... 2-31 Power ...................................... 2-31 SideLatches ................................. 2-32 Swing-Out .................................. 2-32 ............................. 2-37 Fluid ....................................... 6-26 Fluid Level Check ............................ 7-38

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.............................. ........................... Blade Replacement Cleaning the Blades ........................... Fuses ...................................... Winter Driving .................................

Cleaning ........................... 2-36 Wiper Blade .............................. 6-40 Wiring. Headlamp Check ............................. 6-54 Wiper Blade 6-61 WreckerTowing ................................. ................................. 4-23 Wrench. Wheel

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P6-26

HOOD RELEASE

P6-8

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Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact GMC for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8- 10. Index Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.

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GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Emblem and the name SAVANA are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it.

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How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. Index A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of what’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it.

Safety WE-. kgs and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.

These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.

In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or others could be hurt.

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In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.

You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,’’ “Don’t do this” or “Don’t let this happen.”

Vehicle Damage Warnmgs Also, in tlus book you will find these notices:

NOTICE:

These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.

For example, these symbols are used on an original battery:

CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY

PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING

These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven:

DOOR LOCK UNLOCK

These symbols have to do with your lamps:

These symbols are on some of your controls:

WINDSHIELD WIPER

SIGNALS e e

TURN

ACID COULD &

CAUSTIC BAlTERY

CAUSE BURNS

AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES

SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY

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FASTEN SEAT BELTS

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER

WINDOW DEFOGGER

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VENTILATING FAN

FOG LAMPS

FUSE -%- P

Here are some other symbols you may see:

These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:

CHARGING l=l

COOLANT TEMP

BATTERY

SYSTEM

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FUEL

BRAKE

COOLANT

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE

ANTI-LOCK (@)

BRAKES

Modr' Referer - - This manual covers these models:

Passenger Van

Cab and Chassis

Cargo Van

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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.

You can also

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Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Air Bag System Rear Seat Passengers

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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Center Passenger Position Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash

The bucket seats can be adjusted forward or rearward with the lever at the front of the seat. To adjust the seat, pull the lever up to release the seat bottom and slide the seat where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body, to make sure the seat is locked into place.

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You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you don’t want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving.

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Seats and Seat Controls This part tells you about the seats -- now to adjust them, take them out and put them back in. It also tells you about reclining front seatbacks. Manual Front Seats

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Power Seat (Option)

You can raise and lower the front and rear of the seat. To raise the front of the seat, move the right lever up. To lower it, move the right lever down. To raise the rear of the seat, move the left lever up. To lower it, move the left lever down. Reclining Seatbacks

If your vehicle has a power seat on the driver’s or passenger’s side, you can adjust it with this switch at the