1996 GMC Sierra Owners Manual

An Emission Control Service. 0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.

Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle’s GVWR is over 8600 lbs. or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside

temperature regularly reaches 90” F (32°C) or higher.

- In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or

delivery service.

v y o u do not I L Y ~ y o u r - vehicle under m y uf these c*orlditions, the fluid and filter do not require chwgirzg. Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change. Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (Pcv) valve. An Enlission Control Service.

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Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D. At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles (160,1600 and 10 000 km) For vehicles with dual wheels, check dual wheel nut torque. For proper torque, see “Wheel Nut Torque” in the Index. At Each Fuel Fill

Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further details.

oil if necessary.

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Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for further details.

Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index for further details. A Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See “Tires” in the Index for further details.

Cassette Deck Service Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index for further details.

Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.)

Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check Your vehicle has an indicator on the engine that lets you know when the air cleaner filter is dirty and needs to be changed. Check indicator at least twice a year or when your oil is changed. See “Air Cleaner” in the Index for more information.

Manual Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See “Manual Transmission” in the Index. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed.

Automatic Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See “Automatic Transmission” in the Index. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed.

Hydraulic Clutch System Check Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir. See “Hydraulic Clutch Fluid” in the Index. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired at once. At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D.

Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all fuel doors, body hood and body door hinges, tailgate and tailgate handle pivot points, latches, locks and folding seat hardware. Part D tells you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment.

Starter Switch Check

When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below.

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Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake. NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service. On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N), push.the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine. The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn’t pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service.

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Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check (Automatic Transmission)

I A CAUTION:

When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below.

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Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary). NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.

Steering Column Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position.

With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). With a manual transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in REVERSE (R).

On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key to LOCK without pressing the button. The key should turn to LOCK only when you press the key button. On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.

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Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check

CAUTION:

When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.

Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. 0 To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release all brakes.

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Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in a GM service manual. See “Service and Owner Publications” in the Index. Steering and Suspension Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering 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. Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables.

Drive Axle Service Check readfront axle fluid level and add its needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. Transfer Case (Four-wheel Drive) Inspection Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary. Oil the control lever pivot point and all exposed control linkage. Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation. More frequent lubrication may be required on off-road use.

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. For vehicles with rear drum brakes, 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.

Part D: Rea Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and part number or spe GM dealer. I USAGE

Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)

mended Fluids and

ubricants identified below by name, ification may be obtained from your

FLUID/LUBRICANT 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. 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL” or Havoline@ DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored, silicate-free) antifreeze conforming to GM Specification 6277M. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index.

USAGE Coolant Supplement Sealer Hydraulic Brake System

Hydraulic Clutch System ~~ Parking Brake Cable Guides

Power Steering System

FLUIDLUBRICANT GM Part No. 3634621 or equivalent with a complete flush and refill. Delco Supreme 1 l@ Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). Hydraulic Clutth Fluid (GM Part No. 12345347 or equivalent). Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 - 1 pt., 1050017 - 1 qt., or equivalent).

USAGE Manual Transmission (5-Speed with Low Gear, RPO MW3) Manual Transmission (5-Speed without Low Gear, RPO MG5) Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders

Floor Shift Linkage

FLUID/LUIBRICANT GM Goodwrench Synthetic Manual Transmission Gear Oil (GM Part No. 12346 190 - 1 qt.), Castrol Syntorq@ LT or equivalent SAE 75W-90 GL-4 gear oil. Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12345349 or equivalent).

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DEXRON@-I11 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Multi-Pu ose Lubricant, Superlube % (GM Part No. 1234624 1 or equivalent), Lubriplate Lubricant aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC-LB.

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Chassis Lubrication

Front Wheel Bearings

Differential, Front and Rear Axle I Differential, C3 (3500 HD) Trucks With Dana Rear Axle

I Transfer Case

FLUID/LUBRICANT Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part No. 105 1344 or equivalent). Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 105227 1) or SAE 80W-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant. SAE 75W- I40 Synthetic Gear Lubricant.

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USAGE Windshield Washer Solvent

Propeller Shaft SplineRJniversal Joint and Propeller Shaft

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

FLUIDLUBRICANT ~~ GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 105 15 15) or equivalent. Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Multi-pu ose lubricant, Superlube % (CM Part No. 1234624 1 or equivalent).

USAGE Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage, Folding Seat, Fuel Door Hinge Tailgate Handle Pivot Points, Hinges, Latch Bolt and Linkage Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Squeaks

Gas Line

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FLUIDLUBRICANT Multi-pu ose lubricant, Superlube I% No. 1234624 1 or equivalent).

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Multi-pu ose lubricant, Superlube No. 12346241 or equivalent).

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Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent). Multi-pu ose lubricant, Superlube No. 12346241 or equivalent). Gas Line De-Icer (GM Part No. 105 1516).

(GM Part

See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.

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

Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.

Maintenance Record

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Maintenance Record

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Maintenance Record

Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

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

The Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation BBB Auto Line -- Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Reporting Safety Defects Service and Owner Publications

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For help outside of the United States and Canada, call the following numbers as appropriate:

In Mexico: (525) 625-3256 In Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) or 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) In the U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 In the Dominican Republic: 1-800-75 1-4135 (English) or 1-800-75 1-4136 (Spanish) In the Bahamas: 1-800-389-0009 In Bermuda, Barbados, Antigua and the British Virgin Islands: 1-800-534-0122 In all other Caribbean countries: 1-809-763- 13 15 In other overseas locations, call GM North American Export Sales in Canada at 1-905-644-41 12.

Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and GMC Truck. Normally, any concern you may have with your vehicle can be handled by your selling or servicing dealer. Your dealer has the facility, trained technicians, special tools and up-to-date information to promptly address any issue which may arise. GMC Truck has empowered its dealers to make decisions and repair vehicles, and they are eager to resolve your concern to your complete satisfaction. If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, take the following steps: STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member of dealer 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. 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 Truck Consumer Relations Manager by calling 1 -800-GMC-TRUCK (1-800-462-8782, Customer Assistance prompt.) In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).

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the following information For prompt assistance, please have 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 Truck, write to:

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

Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and GM Overseas offices. When contacting GMC Truck, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the is why we dealer’s facilities, equipment and personnel. That 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 Truck has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with GMC Truck by dialing: 1-800-GMC-8583. (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)

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Roadside Assistance

GMC Truck’s Roadside Assistance provides stranded owners with over-the-phone roadside repairs, location of the nearest GMC Truck dealer or the following special services: Flat Tire Chulzge: Installation of spare tire will be covered at no charge (customer is responsible for repair or replacement of tire).

Fuel Deliwry: Delivery of enough fuel for the customer to get to the nearest service station (up to $4.00) will be covered. Junzp Stnrt: 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). Elnergemy Towing Service: Towing to the nearest GMC Truck dealer for warranty related disablements will be covered. n i p Rouring: Availability of customized trip routings through GMC Truck Roadside Assistance. This deluxe computerized trip routing service will provide highlighted map routing, scenic or fastest route, a listing of GMC Truck dealers along the way, and a variety of other travel related services. fiip hzterruptiorz: GMC Truck Roadside Assistance will provide reimbursement for reasonable trip interruption expenses such as meals and lodging (up to $500) directly associated with a warranty-related disablement which requires overnight accommodations.

The Roadside Assistance services listed are available to retail and retail lease customers operating 1996 GMC light duty trucks for a period of 3 years/36,000 miles (60 000 km). All services must be pre-arranged by GMC Truck 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. Just dial GMC Truck Roadside Assistance at 1 -800-GMC-TRUCK ( 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)

Name and home address Telephone number and location from which you are calling 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 Truck Roadside Assistance Center or contact your dealer. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provicled by the New Vehicle Limited Wcm-mty. GMC Truck reserves the right to make m y changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistunce program ut any time without notification.

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. Courtesy Transportation GMC Truck 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, dues not constitute overnight repairs.)

Gas allowance of up to $10 a day for rides provided by another person (i.e., friend, neighbor, etc.) in lieu of rental for overnight warranty repair up to five day maximum.

All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by your GMC Truck dealership service management. All requests should reflect actual costs up to and not to exceed the maximum allowable dollar limits. Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age. If you are under 2 1 and have difficulty renting a vehicle, GMC Truck 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 Truck 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 Truck dealer.

GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE -- Alternative Dispute Resolution Program* *This program may not be available in all states, depending on state law. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both GMC Truck and your GMC Truck 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 Truck voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE.

BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputes b.etween customers and automobile manufacturers. 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 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203 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. 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 between you and GMC Truck. If this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator. The arbitrator will make a decision which you may accept or reject. If you accept the decision, GM will be bound by that decision. The entire dispute resolution procedure should ordinarily take about 40 days from the time you file a claim until a decision is made. Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5 100 or the GMC Truck Customer Assistance Center at 1 -800-GMC-TRUCK (1-800-442-8782).

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 K 1 G 3J2

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 I-800-GMC-TRUCK ( 1-800-462-8782) or write:

GMC Truck 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 Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

Service and Owner Publications

Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and many past model General Motors vehicles. Toll-free telephone numbers for ordering information:

United States . . . . . . . . . 1-800-55 1-4 123 Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-668-5539

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Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information for all chassis and body systems. They may be useful for owners who wish to get a greater understanding of their vehicle. They are also useful for owners with the appropriate skill level or training who wish to perform “do-it-yourself’ service. These are authentic General Motors service manuals meant for professional, qualified technicians. Service Bulletins Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly sent to all General Motors dealerships. GM monitors product performance in the field. When service methods are found which promote better service on GM vehicles, bulletins are created to help the technician perform better service. Service bulletins may involve any

number of vehicles. Some will describe inexpensive service; others will describe expensive service. Some will advise of new or unexpected conditions, and others may help avoid future costly repairs. Service bulletins are meant for qualified technicians. In some cases bulletins refer to service manuals, specialized tools, equipment and safety procedures necessary to service the vehicle. Since these bulletins are issued throughout the model year and beyond, an index is required and published quarterly to help identify specific bulletins. Subscriptions are available. You can order an index at the toll-free numbers listed previously, or ask a GM dealer to see an index or individual bulletin. Owner Publications Owner’s manuals, warranty folders and various owner assistance booklets provide owners with general operation and maintenance information.

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Section 9 Index

Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-53 AirBag ....................................... 1-21 Adding Equipment ............................ 1 -26 How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-24 How it Works ................................ 1-23 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Readiness Light ......................... 1-22, 2-59 Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 What Makes it Inflate .......................... 1-24 What Will You See After it Inflates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 When Should it Inflate ......................... 1-23 Aircleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16 . . . . . . . . 7-43 Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Air Conditioning Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-76 Alignment and Balance, Tire ...................... 6-55 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ...................... 6-64 Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24 Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26 Anti-Lock Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62, 4-6

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58 Appearance Care Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-66 Arbitration Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 .................... 2-51 Armrest Storage Compartment Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52 Audio Equipment. Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23 Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Automatic Transmission Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19 Park Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45 Starting Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Operation ................................... 2-13 Axle. Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26 ............................. 2-21 Axle. Locking Rear Axle. Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-37 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 2-6 Replacement. Keyless Entry Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2. 5-4 8-7 BBB Auto Line Better Business Bureau Mediation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

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Brake

Adjustment .................................. 6-36 Fluid ........................................ 6-33 Master Cylinder .............................. 6-33 Parking ..................................... 2-25 PedalTravel ................................. 6-36 Replacing System Parts ........................ 6-36 System Warning Light .......................... 2-61 Trailer ...................................... 4-55 Transmission Shift Interlock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44 Wear ........................................ 6-35 Brakes, Anti-Lock ............................... 4-6 Braking ........................................ 4-5 '. ..... 4-8 Braking in Emergencies ....................... ............................ 2-8 Break-In, New Vehicle BTSI Check ................................... 7-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-37 Bulb Replacement Canadian Roadside Assistance .... ................ 8-6 'Capacities and Specifications ...................... 6-74 Carbon Monoxide ......................... 2-30,4-41, Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .................. 2-43 Cassette Deck Service ........................... 7-42 Cassette Tape Player ......................... 3-9.3 '- 11 Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ 3-24 Cassette/Compact Disc Storage .................... 2-50 .Center Overhead Console ......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46 Center Passenger Position ........................ 1-28 Certification Label ...................... : ....... 4-42 CertificatiodTire Label .......................... 4-42

9-2

Chains. Safety Chains Tire

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: . . . . . . . . 4-55 6-57

...... Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position ...... 1.39, 1-41 Securing in the Center Seat Position ............... 1-44 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-46 TopStrap .................................... 1-39 WheretoPut ................................ 1-38 Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-52 Circuit Breakers and Fpses ....................... 6-69 Cleaner, Air ................................... 6-16 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ............................ 6-64 Fabric ....................................... 6-59 Glass ........................................ 6-61 Inside of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-58 Instrument Panel ............................. 6-61 Leather ..................................... 6-61 Outside of Your Vehicle ........................ 6-62 Special Problems ............................. 6-60 Stains ...................................... 6-60 Tires ....................................... 6-64 Vinyl ....................................... 6-60 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 6 4. Windshield and Wiper Blades ................... 6-62 3-1, 3-2

Climate Control System .......................

Clock. Setting the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 .......................... 6-23 Clutch Fluid. Hydraulic Comfort Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- I Compact Disc Care ............................. 3-24 Compact Disc Player ....................... 3.15. 3.17 Compass. Rearview Mirror with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44 Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49 Control of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5 Convex Outside Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26 Heater. Engine ............................... 2- 12 RecoveryTank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Cooling System ................................ 5- 12 Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 ................................. 2-36 Cruise Control Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- I Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- I

Damage. Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-64 Damage. Sheet Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-64 Daytime Running Lamps ......................... 2-40 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Dead Battery 8-8 Defects. Reporting Safety Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- I Defogger. Rear Window 3-6 3-5 Defog ing and Defrosting Dolby B Noise Reduction I4

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3-

Dome Lamps Door

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42 Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Storagepocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51 Third . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Driver Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Driving City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Drunken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Freeway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Guidelines .................................. 4-13 In a Blizzard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40 IntheRain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30 Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28 Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 OnCurves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 On Grades While Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57 On Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 OnSnowandIce ............................. 4-38 Throughwater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 WetRoads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38 With a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Drunken Driving

E a s y Entry Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . 2.12. 3.23. Electrical Equipment. Adding 6-68 Electrical System ............................... 6-68 Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . 2-44

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6.8. 6.10

Engine ...................................

Coolant ..................................... 6-26 Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 12 Coolant Level Check .......................... 7-42 ..................... 2-62 Coolant Temperature Gage Cooling System Capacity ....................... 6-76 Exhaust ..................................... 2-30 Fuse Blocks ............................ 6.69. 6.71 Identification ................................ 6-67 Manual Language

OilLevelCheck .............................. 7-42 Overheating ................................. 5- 10 Running While Parked ......................... 2-30 Specifications ................................ 6-74 StartingYour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Underhood Fusemelay Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 I Engine Oil .................................... 6- 12 Adding ..................................... 6-13 Additives ................................... 6-15 Checking ................................... 6-12 Pressure Gage ................................ 2-65 Used ....................................... 6-16 Whentochange .............................. 6-15 Exhaust. Engine ................................ 2-30

Fabric Cleaning ............................... 6-59 ............ 3.1. 3.2 Fan Control. Climate Control System Fender Marker Lamp Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42 FillingYourTank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Filter. Air ..................................... 6-16 Finish Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-63

9-4

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Finish Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Flashers. Hazard Warning ............................. 5-21 Flat Tire. Changing Fluid Capacities ................................ 6-76 Fluids and Lubricants ............................ 7-48 FogLamps .................................... 2-41 Foreign Countries. Fuel ........................... 6-4 Four-wheel Drive ......................... 2-21. 6-25 .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . French 11 FrontAxle .................................... 6-26 Front Axle Locking Feature ....................... 2-21 FrontTowing ................................... 5-9 Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 6-4 2-68 6-4 6-76 6-69 6-69

Filling Your Tank .............................. Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................... In Foreign Countries Tankcapacity ............................... ....................... Fuses and Circuit Breakers Fusible Links ..................................

. . . . . 6.40. 6.41

G a g e s

Engine Coolant Temperature .................... ........................... Engine Oil Pressure Fuel ....................................... Speedometer ................................. Tachometer .................................. Voltmeter ................................... Garage Door Opener ............................ GAWR .......................................

2-62 2-65 2-68 2-57 2-57 2-60 2-46 4-42

Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 13 Gear Positions. Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . 2- 17. 2- 18 GloveBox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46 Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-42 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-42 .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guide en 11 GVWR ....................................... 4-42

FranCais

Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-37 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 1 Headlamps .................................... 2-39 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.38. 6.39 ...................... High/Low Beam Changer OnReminder ................................ Wiring .....................................

2-34 2-39 6-68 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Heating ........................................ 3-4 High-Beam Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34 Highway Hypnosis .............................. 4-36 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36

Hitches. Trailer ................................. 4-54 Hood Checking Things Under ......................... 6-6 Release ...................................... 6-7 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid ........................... 6-23 Hydroplaning .................................. 4-32

Tire

Ignition Positions ............................... 2-9 Illuminated Entry ............................... 2-42 Inflation. Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43 Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46 Brakesystem ................................ 7-47 Drive Axle .................................. 7-47 Exhaust Systems ............................. 7-46 ...................... 7-46 Radiator and Heater Hose Steering .................................... 7-46 Suspension .................................. 7-46 Throttle Linkage .............................. 7-46 Transfer Case (Four-wheel Drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47 ............................... 2-54 Cleaning .................................... 6-61 Cluster ..................................... 2-56 FuseBlock .................................. 6-69 ............................. 2-42 Intensity Control Interior Lamps ................................. 2-42 J ack. .................................... Jump Starting ...................................

Instrument Panel

5-22 5-2

K e y Lock Cylinders Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43 Key Release Button ............................. 2- IO ............................ Keyless Entry System 2-5 Keys .......................................... 2-1

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Labels

Certification ................................. 4-42 CertificatiodTire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42 ..................... 6-67 Service Parts Identification Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-67 Lalnps ........................................ 2-39 Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43 Dome ...................................... 2-42 Interior ..................................... 2-42 ................................ 2-39 On Reminder UnderhoodReel .............................. 2-41 Latches. Seatback ................................ 1-5 Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-5 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running . . . . . . . 2-28 Lighter ....................................... 2-52 Lights

Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1-22. 2-59 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.62. 4-6 Brake System Warning ......................... 2-61 Charging System ............................. 2-59 CheckGages ................................ 2-67 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-67 Safety Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9.2-58 2-63 Service Engine Soon Shift .................................. 2-20. 2-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44 4-42 2-32 Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43 Door ........................................ 2-4

Loading Information, Truck-Camper ........................... Loading Your Vehicle Lockoutswitch ................................ Locks

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Key Lock Cylinders Service .................... 7-43 PowerDoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45 Steering Column Lock Check 7-48 7-43 1-2

Lubricants and Fluids ............................ Lubrication Service. Body ........................ ................................ Lumbar Controls

Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . 6-75 ............................ 7-51 Maintenance Record Maintenance Schedule ............................ 7-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Long Trip/Highway Definition Long Trip/Highway Intervals ..................... 7-5 Owner Checks and Services ..................... 7-42 Periodic Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Scheduled Maintenance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Short Trip/City Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Short Trip/City Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Maintenance. Underbody ......................... 6-65 Maintenance When Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59 ...................... 2-63 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Manual Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 Manual Mirror Manual Transmission Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22 Shifting ................................ 2-17. 2-18 Starting Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Manual Windows ............................... 2-31 .............................. Memo Pad Holder 2-49 Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

9-6

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43 Convex Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46 Electrochromic bay/Night Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44 ..................... 2-43 Inside Day/Night Rearview Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 Power Remote Control ......................... 2-45 MMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Model Reference MountainRoads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 N e w Vehicle Break-In Nightvision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29 ........................... 6- 1 1 Noise Control System

Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57 Odometer . Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- I3 Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- I O Off-Road Recovery Oil. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 Opener. Garage Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46 Overheating Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- IO Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-42 Owner Publications. Ordering ...................... 8-9

Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ Park. Shifting Into Parking

6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26

AtNight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25

Brake Mechanism Check ....................... 7-45 Lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Over Things That Burn ........................ 2-29 With a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29 Your Vehicle. Manual Transmission Passenger Position .............................. 1-28 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 Periodic Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46 Power Accessory Outlet ............................. 2-53 DoorLocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Driver’sSeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-68 Option Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 Remote Control Mirror Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31 Take-Off .................................... 4-60 Winches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 ............................ Problems on the Road 5-1 PTO ......................................... 4-60 Publications. Service and Owner .................... 8-9

Radiator ..................................... 5-17 Radiator Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30 RadioReception ................................ 3-23 Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Rain. Driving In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30 Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42

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ear Axle .................... Belts Outside Seat Position ...... .......... Seat Passengers Towing ................. Window Defogger ........ iew Mirror .. .I ......... ctrochromic Daymight . . Inside Daymight ......... Reclining Seatbacks ......... Recovery Hooks ............ Recovery Tank. Coolant . . . . . .

.................... 6-24 ............... 1-30, 1-33 ..................... 1-30 ..................... 5-9 ..................... 3-6 ................. 1-7, 1-8 .................... 2-43 ..................... 2-44 .................... 2-43 ..................... 1-3 .................... 5-33 .................... 5-14 .................... 6-76 ............... 6.37. 6.73 .................... ..................... 1-9, .................... .....................

2-58

Parts ...................

Defects .....

6-75 6-55

1-53 8-8 ................................... l-52 hild ....................................... l-38 Head ......................:................. l-5

Parts Replacing 7-43 Systemcheck Right Position Front

Roadside Assistance .............................. 8-4

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Passenger

a Crash

1-53

After

1-28

Light

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Safety Belt Extender ............................. Safety

1-52 1-8 Adults ...................................... l-13 Care ....................................... 6-61 Center Passenger Position ...................... 1-28 ..................................... Children 1-36 DriverPosition ......... I ..................... 1-13 .................................... Extender 1-52 How to Wear Properly ......................... 1-13 Incorrect Usage .................... 1-16, 1-50, 1-51 Lap Belt ...................................... 1-28 .. Lap-Shoulder ...................... 1-13, 1-31, 1-34 Larger Children .............................. 1-49 . Passenger Position ............................ 1-28 1-12 . Questions and Answers Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ....... 1-30, 1-33 Rear Seat Passengers .......................... 1-30

Replacing After a Crash ........................ 1-53 Right Front Passenger Position .................. 1-28 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ................... 1-15 Smaller Children and Babies .................... 1-36 Use During Pregnancy .............. : .......... 1-27 WhyTheyWork ............................... 1-9 Safety Chains .................................. 4-55 Safety Defects, Reporting ......................... 8-8 ... Safety Warnings and Symbols ......................... 111 Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-3

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. Reminder

Seatback. Latches ................................ Seatbacks. Reclining Seats

1-5 ............................. 1-3 EasyEntry ................................... 1-6 ManualFront ................................. 1-1 Power Driver’s ................................ 1-2 Power Lumbar Control .......................... 1-2 Rear .................................... 1-7. 1-8 Restraint Systems .............................. 1 . 1 . Seatcontrols ................................. 1-1 Securing a Child Restraint . . . . . . 1-39. 1-41 1-44. 1-46 Service ......................................... 6-1 Bulletips, Ordering .............................. 8-9 EngineSoonLight ............................ 2-63 Manuals, Ordering ............................. 8-9 Parts Identification Label ....................... 6-67 Publications, Ordering .......................... 8-9 Work, Doing Your Own ......................... 6- 1 Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6-1 .................... 8-9 Service and Owner Publications Service Publications .............................. 8-9 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ........... 1-26 Sheet Metal Damage ............................ 6-64 Shift Lever .......................... 2-13,2-17, 2-18 Shift Light ............................... 2-20, 2-66 Shift Speeds .................................... 2-19 Shifting Into Park (P) ............................ 2-26 Shifting, Manual Transmission ............... 2- 17, 2- 18 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ..................... 1-15 Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement ............... 6-43 Signaling Turns ................................ 2-34 SIR .......................................... 1-21

Skidding ....................................... 4-12 Sound Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-23 Specifications and Capacities ...................... 6-74 Specifications. Engine ........................... 6-74 Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance ............... 8-3 Speedometer ................................... 2-57 Stains. Cleaning ................................ 6-60 Starter Switch Check ............................ 7-44 Starting Your Engine ............................ 2-11 Steam ........................................ 5-10 Steering ....................................... 4-8 .......................... 7-45 Column Lock Check In Emergencies ................................. 4-9 Power ....................................... 4-8 Tips ......................................... 4-8 Wheel. Tilt .................................. 2-33 Step-Bumper Pad ............................... 4-62 StorageAreas .................................. 2-46 Storage. Overhead .............................. 2-48 Storage. Underhood ............................. 2-51 Storage. Vehicle ................................ 6-37 Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-32 Sunglasses Storage .............................. 2-48 Sunvisors .................................... 2-53 .................. 1-21 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Symbols. Vehicle ..................................

Tachometer .................................. 2-57 Tailgate Marker Lamp Bulb Replacement . .. .......... 6-45 Tailgate Removal ................................ 2-2 Taillamp Bulb Replacement .................. 6-45. 6-46

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Tape Player Care ............................... 3-24 Temperature Control. Climate Control System ..... 3- I. 3-3 Theft .......................................... 2-7 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 1 THEFTLOCK TM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 1 Thermostat .................................... 6-30 Third Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 ............................. 2-33 Tilt Steering Wheel ................................ 3-7 Time. Setting the Tirechains .................................... 6-57 Tire Loading ................................... 4-42 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55 Alignment and Balance Buying New ................................. 6-53 Chains ..................................... 6-57 Changing a Flat .............................. 5-2 1 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-64 Inflation .................................... 6-49 Inflation Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42 Inspection and Rotation ........................ 6-50 Loading .................................... 4-42 Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 Temperature ................................. 6-55 Traction .................................... 6-54 Treadwear ................................... 6-54 Uniform Quality Grading ....................... 6-54 Wear Indicators .............................. 6-52 Wheel Replacement ........................... 6-55 When It’s Time for New ....................... 6-52 TopStrap ..................................... 1-39 TorqueLock ................................... 2-28

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5.28. 6.75

Torque. Wheel Nut ......................... Towing a Trailer ................................ Towing Your Vehicle ............................. Trailer

4-46 5-7 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55 Driving on Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57 Drivingwith ................................. 4-55 Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54 Maintenance When Towing ..................... 4-59 Parking on Hills .............................. 4-58 Safety Chains ................................ 4-55 Tongueweight ............................... 4-53 .......................... 4-54 Total Weight on Tires Towing ..................................... 4-46 TurnSlgnals ................................. 4-57 Weight ..................................... 4-48 Wiring Harness ............................... 4-59 Transfer Case, Electronic ......................... 2-23 Transfer Case Lubricant .......................... 6-25 Transfer Case, Manual ........................... 2-21 Transmission Fluid Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19 Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22 Transmitters. Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Transportation, Courtesy .......................... 8-6 Trip Odometer ................................. 2-57 TTYUsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57

Underbody Maintenance ........................ 6-65 Underhood Fuse/Relay Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 1 Underhood Reel Lamp ........................... 2-41 Underhood Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 1

Vehicle

Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Damage Warnings Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-67 Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-37 Ventilation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Visors, Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53 Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60

w a r n i n g Devices ............................... 5-2 Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 1 Washer Fluid. Windshield ........................... Washing Your Vehicle 6-62 Weatherstrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-62

Wheel

Alignment .................................. 6-55 Nut Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28, 6-75 Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55 Wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 Windows ..................................... 2-31 Lockout Switch .............................. 2-32 Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 Sliding Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 Swing-Out .................................. 2-32 ............................. 2-35 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36, 6-31 ............................ Fluid Level Check 7-42 Windshield Wipers .............................. 2-35 ...................... 6-47, 6-75 Blade Replacement Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-68 Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38 Wiring, Headlamp .............................. 6-68 Wrench, Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

Windshield Washer

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