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TABLE OF CONT€NTS How to Use this Manual Comfort Confmls & Audio Sysfems TO212 iv
TABLE OF CONT€NTS How to Use this Manual Comfort Confmls & Audio Sysfems TO212 iv
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... gives you how to contact your GM division for assistance and how to get service publications. This section tells you how to use your audio system, Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. can... how to start and operate your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. This section tells you what fluids and lubricants to use. ~ ~ 7 ~~~~~ ~ ~ 1 This sectiontells you information on "Reporting SafetyDefects", Here'san alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. V Section I ' I I ...
... gives you how to contact your GM division for assistance and how to get service publications. This section tells you how to use your audio system, Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. can... how to start and operate your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. This section tells you what fluids and lubricants to use. ~ ~ 7 ~~~~~ ~ ~ 1 This sectiontells you information on "Reporting SafetyDefects", Here'san alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. V Section I ' I I ...
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... of allthat'sinthemanual,andthepage numberwhere you 'll find it. In thismanual,you 'll find thatpicturesandwords work together to endwhen theyfirst receivetheirnewvehicle.Thiswillhelpyoulearnaboutthefeaturesand controlsforyourvehicle. How To Use This Manual Manypeoplereadtheirowner'smanualfrombeginning to explain things quickly. of its SECTIONS 1-6: Eachsection of thismanualbeginswithabrieflist contents, so youcan often find customersatisfactionphone numbers(includingcustomersatisfactionnumbersforthehearingandspeech impaired)aswellasthe mediatiodarbitration...
... of allthat'sinthemanual,andthepage numberwhere you 'll find it. In thismanual,you 'll find thatpicturesandwords work together to endwhen theyfirst receivetheirnewvehicle.Thiswillhelpyoulearnaboutthefeaturesand controlsforyourvehicle. How To Use This Manual Manypeoplereadtheirowner'smanualfrombeginning to explain things quickly. of its SECTIONS 1-6: Eachsection of thismanualbeginswithabrieflist contents, so youcan often find customersatisfactionphone numbers(includingcustomersatisfactionnumbersforthehearingandspeech impaired)aswellasthe mediatiodarbitration...
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You willalsofindaredcirclewithaslashthroughit in this ", or"Don'tletthishappen." symbolmeans"Don't'',"Don't AM002002 0-2 I In theyellowcautionarea, we tellyou what thehazardis.Then we tell you what to do this book.Weuseyellow and could hurtyou if youwere to helpavoid orreducethehazard.Pleasereadthesecautions.If youdon't,youorotherscouldbehurt. How To Use This Manual Safety Warnings and Symbols You willfindanumber of safetycautions in thisbook.Thissafetv do to theword CAUTION totellyouaboutthingsthat ignore the warning.
You willalsofindaredcirclewithaslashthroughit in this ", or"Don'tletthishappen." symbolmeans"Don't'',"Don't AM002002 0-2 I In theyellowcautionarea, we tellyou what thehazardis.Then we tell you what to do this book.Weuseyellow and could hurtyou if youwere to helpavoid orreducethehazard.Pleasereadthesecautions.If youdon't,youorotherscouldbehurt. How To Use This Manual Safety Warnings and Symbols You willfindanumber of safetycautions in thisbook.Thissafetv do to theword CAUTION totellyouaboutthingsthat ignore the warning.
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How To Use This Manual Vehicle Symbols, These are some of the symbols youwill findon your vehicle.For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: A ~ ~~ Caution Possible Injury Protect Eyes by Shielding Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns park or Flame Could Explode Battery L I Avoid Sparks or Flames These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: 1 J I I fasten Safety Door Belts Lock/Unlock PO335 0-4
How To Use This Manual Vehicle Symbols, These are some of the symbols youwill findon your vehicle.For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: A ~ ~~ Caution Possible Injury Protect Eyes by Shielding Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns park or Flame Could Explode Battery L I Avoid Sparks or Flames These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: 1 J I I fasten Safety Door Belts Lock/Unlock PO335 0-4
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Fuse PO343 0-6 How To Use This Manual Thesesymbolsareusedonwarningandindicatorlights. 1 I Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel Engine Oil Pressure BRAKE BRAKE Brake (Digital Cluster) Brake (Standard Cluster) SHIFT Shift Light Here are someothersymbols you maysee.
Fuse PO343 0-6 How To Use This Manual Thesesymbolsareusedonwarningandindicatorlights. 1 I Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel Engine Oil Pressure BRAKE BRAKE Brake (Digital Cluster) Brake (Standard Cluster) SHIFT Shift Light Here are someothersymbols you maysee.
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... Everyone ...1-7 1-9 Why Safety Belts Work ...QuestionsManyPeopleAskAboutSafetyBelts ...1-12 How To Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-14 Adults ...1-14 ...1-14 Driver Position...I Lap-Shoulder Belt...1-15 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-20 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-21 Center Passenger Position ...1-21 Lap Belt ...1-22 f ;ition ...RearSeatPassenger 1-23 Children ...1-24 Smaller Children and Babies ...1-24...
... Everyone ...1-7 1-9 Why Safety Belts Work ...QuestionsManyPeopleAskAboutSafetyBelts ...1-12 How To Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-14 Adults ...1-14 ...1-14 Driver Position...I Lap-Shoulder Belt...1-15 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-20 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-21 Center Passenger Position ...1-21 Lap Belt ...1-22 f ;ition ...RearSeatPassenger 1-23 Children ...1-24 Smaller Children and Babies ...1-24...
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... bewornaslowaspossiblethroughoutthepregnancy. Forpregnantwomen,asforanyone,thekeytomakingsafetybeltseffective is toprotectthemother.When beltiswornproperly,it , youcandamageboththebeltandyourvehicle. asafety Thebest way toprotectthefetus is wearingthemproperly. Seafs & Safefy Belts Beforeyouclosethedoor,besurethebeltisoutoftheway. If youslam Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ' t Safetybeltsworkforeveryone,includingpregnantwomen.Like all occupants, if theydon'twearsafetybelts. thedooron it 'smorelikelythatthefetuswon'tbehurtin a crash.
... bewornaslowaspossiblethroughoutthepregnancy. Forpregnantwomen,asforanyone,thekeytomakingsafetybeltseffective is toprotectthemother.When beltiswornproperly,it , youcandamageboththebeltandyourvehicle. asafety Thebest way toprotectthefetus is wearingthemproperly. Seafs & Safefy Belts Beforeyouclosethedoor,besurethebeltisoutoftheway. If youslam Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ' t Safetybeltsworkforeveryone,includingpregnantwomen.Like all occupants, if theydon'twearsafetybelts. thedooron it 'smorelikelythatthefetuswon'tbehurtin a crash.
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. .' . ...d Jump Seats (Extended Cab) Dlon'tusechildrestraintsinthesepositions.Therestraintswon'twork properly. y &3 &&?&*& E '& :, ..a*-- . . ,, A , f j l 60/40 Split-Bench Seat Don't use a child restraint in this position. The restraint won't work properly.
. .' . ...d Jump Seats (Extended Cab) Dlon'tusechildrestraintsinthesepositions.Therestraintswon'twork properly. y &3 &&?&*& E '& :, ..a*-- . . ,, A , f j l 60/40 Split-Bench Seat Don't use a child restraint in this position. The restraint won't work properly.
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Securethe child in the Right Front Seat Position KO833 You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. If so, put it behindthechildrestraint. Seetheearlierpartaboutthetopstrap 1. Puttherestraintontheseat.Followtheinstructionsforthechild restraint. 2. Seats & Safety Belts Securing a Child Restraint in the child restraintastheinstructions say. 3. if ...
Securethe child in the Right Front Seat Position KO833 You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. If so, put it behindthechildrestraint. Seetheearlierpartaboutthetopstrap 1. Puttherestraintontheseat.Followtheinstructionsforthechild restraint. 2. Seats & Safety Belts Securing a Child Restraint in the child restraintastheinstructions say. 3. if ...
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... Unlocked can easily open the doors and out.Whenadoor is locked,theinsidehandlewon'topenit. From the inside: To lockthedoor,slidetheleveronyourinsidedoor LOCK. to lockandunlockyourvehicle: KO204 From theoutside: Use yourdoor key. Outsiderscaneasilyenterthroughanunlockeddoorwhenyouslow downorstopyour vehicle. fall This maynotbe so obvious:You increasethechance of being if thedoorsaren'tlocked.Wear thrownoutofthevehicleinacrash off safety belts properly, lock your...
... Unlocked can easily open the doors and out.Whenadoor is locked,theinsidehandlewon'topenit. From the inside: To lockthedoor,slidetheleveronyourinsidedoor LOCK. to lockandunlockyourvehicle: KO204 From theoutside: Use yourdoor key. Outsiderscaneasilyenterthroughanunlockeddoorwhenyouslow downorstopyour vehicle. fall This maynotbe so obvious:You increasethechance of being if thedoorsaren'tlocked.Wear thrownoutofthevehicleinacrash off safety belts properly, lock your...
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Onautomatictransmissionvehicles,turnthekeytoLOCKandpullitstraight out. To Starz Your 2.5 -Liter (VIN Code A) L4 Engine: 1. AutomaticTransmission: Moveyourshiftlever to theLO,CKpositionwhilepressingthekeyreleaseleverdown atthesametime.Keepingyourfingeronthelever,pullthekeystraightout. alreadymoving,use N (Neutral)only. 2-1 1 Key Release Lever Theignitionkeycannotberemovedfromtheignition vehiclesunlessthekeyreleaseleverisused. of manualtransmission To Remove the Key Turnthekey to P (Park)or N (Neutral).Yourenginewon'tstart To restartwhenyou're inanyotherposition-that'...
Onautomatictransmissionvehicles,turnthekeytoLOCKandpullitstraight out. To Starz Your 2.5 -Liter (VIN Code A) L4 Engine: 1. AutomaticTransmission: Moveyourshiftlever to theLO,CKpositionwhilepressingthekeyreleaseleverdown atthesametime.Keepingyourfingeronthelever,pullthekeystraightout. alreadymoving,use N (Neutral)only. 2-1 1 Key Release Lever Theignitionkeycannotberemovedfromtheignition vehiclesunlessthekeyreleaseleverisused. of manualtransmission To Remove the Key Turnthekey to P (Park)or N (Neutral).Yourenginewon'tstart To restartwhenyou're inanyotherposition-that'...
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... Moveyourshiftleverto inanyotherposition-that 's a safety feature. 2. Your vehicle won't start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down-that 'sasafetyfeature. To restartwhenyou're alreadymoving,use N (Neutral)only. Theidlespeedwill godownasyourenginegetswarm. To Start Your 2.8 Liter (W/V Code R) and 4.3 Liter (VlN Codes Z and W) V6 Engines: 1. I NOTICE I ever nave your v-'-'cle the Index...
... Moveyourshiftleverto inanyotherposition-that 's a safety feature. 2. Your vehicle won't start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down-that 'sasafetyfeature. To restartwhenyou're alreadymoving,use N (Neutral)only. Theidlespeedwill godownasyourenginegetswarm. To Start Your 2.8 Liter (W/V Code R) and 4.3 Liter (VlN Codes Z and W) V6 Engines: 1. I NOTICE I ever nave your v-'-'cle the Index...
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...See "Shifting into P (Par'k)'' in N (Neutral)'. N (Neutral).Inthisposition,yourenginedoesn'tconnectwiththewheels. Also, use N (Neutral)only. i n - O you have left theenginerunning,tihevehiclecanmove suddenly.Youorothers could- You...injured. To rockyourvehiclebackandforthtogetoutofsnow,iceorsandwithout damagingyourtransmission,see "Parking on thebrakeped'al, your transfer case i:s iln 'N (Neutral). To restartwhenyou'realreadymoving,use N (Neutral)whenyourvehicle is firmly on Hills" o:r"Towilnlg a Trailer" in P (Park)i-if your vehilclecouldmoveveryrapidly. I y o...
...See "Shifting into P (Par'k)'' in N (Neutral)'. N (Neutral).Inthisposition,yourenginedoesn'tconnectwiththewheels. Also, use N (Neutral)only. i n - O you have left theenginerunning,tihevehiclecanmove suddenly.Youorothers could- You...injured. To rockyourvehiclebackandforthtogetoutofsnow,iceorsandwithout damagingyourtransmission,see "Parking on thebrakeped'al, your transfer case i:s iln 'N (Neutral). To restartwhenyou'realreadymoving,use N (Neutral)whenyourvehicle is firmly on Hills" o:r"Towilnlg a Trailer" in P (Park)i-if your vehilclecouldmoveveryrapidly. I y o...
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... after you the transfer case settings: 2 WHEEL 4 HIGH N SET PARKING BRAKE 4 LOW The front axle portion of thediagramontheindicatorwill light upwhenyou shift into four-wheel drive. Use 4 HIGH whenyouneedextratraction,suchasonsnowyoricyroads, or in moststreetandhighwaysituations. An indicator light near the lever shows you shift out to the left to dimyour yoursystem.Turn thedialaboveyourheadlightswitch transfercaseindicatorlightwhenyourheadlightsorparkinglightsareon...
... after you the transfer case settings: 2 WHEEL 4 HIGH N SET PARKING BRAKE 4 LOW The front axle portion of thediagramontheindicatorwill light upwhenyou shift into four-wheel drive. Use 4 HIGH whenyouneedextratraction,suchasonsnowyoricyroads, or in moststreetandhighwaysituations. An indicator light near the lever shows you shift out to the left to dimyour yoursystem.Turn thedialaboveyourheadlightswitch transfercaseindicatorlightwhenyourheadlightsorparkinglightsareon...
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r o Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control Therearetwowaystogotoahigherspeed.Here'sthefirst: 1. Usetheacceleratorpedaltogettothehigherspeed. 2. unlessyouwanttogofaster,don'tholdtheswitchat WA (ResumelAccelerate). Pushthebuttonattheend of thelever,thenreleasethebuttonandthe acceleratorpedal.You'llnowcruiseatthehigherspeed. 2-43 If youholdtheswitchat WA (ResumelAccelerate)longerthanhalfa second,...
r o Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control Therearetwowaystogotoahigherspeed.Here'sthefirst: 1. Usetheacceleratorpedaltogettothehigherspeed. 2. unlessyouwanttogofaster,don'tholdtheswitchat WA (ResumelAccelerate). Pushthebuttonattheend of thelever,thenreleasethebuttonandthe acceleratorpedal.You'llnowcruiseatthehigherspeed. 2-43 If youholdtheswitchat WA (ResumelAccelerate)longerthanhalfa second,...
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MovetheCruiseswitchfrom thereuntil yougetup switch. 2. To increaseyourspeedinverysmallamounts,movetheswitch to WA (ResumelAccelerate).Holdit tothespeedyouwant,andthenreleasethe 1. Features & Controls PO263 Here'sthesecondway to go toahigherspeed: ON to WA (ResumelAccelerate)forlessthanhalf a secondandthenreleaseit. 1 mph (1.6 kmlh)faster. Eachtimeyou do this,yourvehiclewillgo To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control PO264 2-44
MovetheCruiseswitchfrom thereuntil yougetup switch. 2. To increaseyourspeedinverysmallamounts,movetheswitch to WA (ResumelAccelerate).Holdit tothespeedyouwant,andthenreleasethe 1. Features & Controls PO263 Here'sthesecondway to go toahigherspeed: ON to WA (ResumelAccelerate)forlessthanhalf a secondandthenreleaseit. 1 mph (1.6 kmlh)faster. Eachtimeyou do this,yourvehiclewillgo To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control PO264 2-44
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...in verysmallamounts,pushthebuttonforlessthana halfsecond.Eachtimeyoudothis,you'llgo 1 mph (1.6 km/h)slower. Using Cruise Control on Hills HowwellyourCruiseControlwillworkonhillsdependsuponyourspeed, load,andthesteepness of thehills.Whengoingupsteephills,youmay ... attheend of theleveruntilyoureachthelower it. Of course,applyingthebraketakesyouout driversfindthis to OFF. 2-45 Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to turn off thepedal,yourvehicle will slowdowntotheCruiseControlspeedyouset earlier. 1. speedyouwant,thenrelease 2. To Get Out of ...
...in verysmallamounts,pushthebuttonforlessthana halfsecond.Eachtimeyoudothis,you'llgo 1 mph (1.6 km/h)slower. Using Cruise Control on Hills HowwellyourCruiseControlwillworkonhillsdependsuponyourspeed, load,andthesteepness of thehills.Whengoingupsteephills,youmay ... attheend of theleveruntilyoureachthelower it. Of course,applyingthebraketakesyouout driversfindthis to OFF. 2-45 Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to turn off thepedal,yourvehicle will slowdowntotheCruiseControlspeedyouset earlier. 1. speedyouwant,thenrelease 2. To Get Out of ...
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K224, Somevehicleshaveastorageareabehindtheseat. PO1 84 Convenience Net (Extended Cab) A conveniencenetmaybeprovidedfortherearcabtohelpkeepsmall items,likegloves and lightclothing in the upperpassengersidecorner).Theconveniencenet 25 pounds (11 kg). Thenet is notdesignedtoretaintheseitemsduringoff-road use. hasamaximumcapacityof 2-57 Install the convenience net at the rear ofyourvehicle,justbelowtherear window.Attachtheupperloops to the retainersbelowthewindow(thelabel should be visible in placeduringsharpturnsorquickstops andstarts.Thenet is ...
K224, Somevehicleshaveastorageareabehindtheseat. PO1 84 Convenience Net (Extended Cab) A conveniencenetmaybeprovidedfortherearcabtohelpkeepsmall items,likegloves and lightclothing in the upperpassengersidecorner).Theconveniencenet 25 pounds (11 kg). Thenet is notdesignedtoretaintheseitemsduringoff-road use. hasamaximumcapacityof 2-57 Install the convenience net at the rear ofyourvehicle,justbelowtherear window.Attachtheupperloops to the retainersbelowthewindow(thelabel should be visible in placeduringsharpturnsorquickstops andstarts.Thenet is ...
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Speedometer and Odometer KO265 Yourspeedometer letsyouseeyourspeed in bothmilesperhour(mph)and kilometersperhour(km/h).Yourodometershowshow far your vehicle has beendriven, in eithermiles (used in the U.S.) or kilometers(used ,andmanyotherthingsyou'llneed to knowtodrivesafelyand economically. To switchfromEnglish to Metric, just pressdown on the EIM lever. Digital Cluster If ...& Confmls instrument Cluster Yourinstrument cluster is designed to letyouknowat a glancehowyour vehicleisrunning.You'llknow howfastyou'regoing,abouthowmuch fuel you've used in Canada). 2-62 1
Speedometer and Odometer KO265 Yourspeedometer letsyouseeyourspeed in bothmilesperhour(mph)and kilometersperhour(km/h).Yourodometershowshow far your vehicle has beendriven, in eithermiles (used in the U.S.) or kilometers(used ,andmanyotherthingsyou'llneed to knowtodrivesafelyand economically. To switchfromEnglish to Metric, just pressdown on the EIM lever. Digital Cluster If ...& Confmls instrument Cluster Yourinstrument cluster is designed to letyouknowat a glancehowyour vehicleisrunning.You'llknow howfastyou'regoing,abouthowmuch fuel you've used in Canada). 2-62 1