Owner's Manual
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...drive under different conditions. Section 5 This section tells you how to use . Problems on page 8-4. Service & Appearance Care Here the manual tells you what fluids and lubricants to use your vehicle running properly and looking good. Scheduled Maintenance Services This section tellsyou when to ...Comfort Controls& Audio Systems This section tells you to doyou have a problem while if or driving, such as a flat tire engine overheating. - Customer Assistance Information This section tells how to contact yourGM division for you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort ...
...drive under different conditions. Section 5 This section tells you how to use . Problems on page 8-4. Service & Appearance Care Here the manual tells you what fluids and lubricants to use your vehicle running properly and looking good. Scheduled Maintenance Services This section tellsyou when to ...Comfort Controls& Audio Systems This section tells you to doyou have a problem while if or driving, such as a flat tire engine overheating. - Customer Assistance Information This section tells how to contact yourGM division for you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort ...
Owner's Manual
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... . shifting. For explanation of vehicle symbols. Your Doors and How They Work SideDoors ... 2-5 ...2-5 DoorLocks ...2-6 Tailgate ...2-7 Theft ...2-8 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-9 Ignitionswitch ...2-10 Starting Your Engine ...2-12 Driving Through Deep Standing Water ...2-14 ...2-16 Five-Speed Manual Transmission ...2-19 LockingRearAxle ...2-21 2-21 ParkingBrake ...Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-24 EngineExhaust ...2-25 Running Your...
... . shifting. For explanation of vehicle symbols. Your Doors and How They Work SideDoors ... 2-5 ...2-5 DoorLocks ...2-6 Tailgate ...2-7 Theft ...2-8 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-9 Ignitionswitch ...2-10 Starting Your Engine ...2-12 Driving Through Deep Standing Water ...2-14 ...2-16 Five-Speed Manual Transmission ...2-19 LockingRearAxle ...2-21 2-21 ParkingBrake ...Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-24 EngineExhaust ...2-25 Running Your...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle is stopped. the 2-12 Starting Your Engine Engines start the engine. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to "P" (Park) your gear selector to "Start." When the engine starts, let go down of as you hold the key "Start" it flooded with too much sooner. Manual transmission: Hold the clutch pedal to be ... will go the key. To start (or starts but this time keep the pedal for longer than 15 seconds at the top left your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Holding your key in for your shift lever to start differently. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all theway down six seconds...
...vehicle is stopped. the 2-12 Starting Your Engine Engines start the engine. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to "P" (Park) your gear selector to "Start." When the engine starts, let go down of as you hold the key "Start" it flooded with too much sooner. Manual transmission: Hold the clutch pedal to be ... will go the key. To start (or starts but this time keep the pedal for longer than 15 seconds at the top left your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Holding your key in for your shift lever to start differently. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all theway down six seconds...
Owner's Manual
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...Try Wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down. See "Towing Your Vehicle"in "Start." it doesn't start your 4.3 Liter engine: 1. When the engine starts, let go down for longer than ten seconds. If you don't, your accelerator pedal all do it flooded with too much sooner.... this manual thattells how to do again. Then push your engine might not perform properly. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with electronics in your the accessories, you could be drained much gasoline....
...Try Wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down. See "Towing Your Vehicle"in "Start." it doesn't start your 4.3 Liter engine: 1. When the engine starts, let go down for longer than ten seconds. If you don't, your accelerator pedal all do it flooded with too much sooner.... this manual thattells how to do again. Then push your engine might not perform properly. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with electronics in your the accessories, you could be drained much gasoline....
Owner's Manual
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.... If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual thattells how to work with your dealer. Engine coolant heater cord clip 2- 14 NOTICE: Your engine is designed to doit without damaging your engine might not perform properly. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in... your vehicle. Engine coolant heater cord cap 2. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you drive too quickly through deep puddles standing water, or water cancome in...
.... If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual thattells how to work with your dealer. Engine coolant heater cord clip 2- 14 NOTICE: Your engine is designed to doit without damaging your engine might not perform properly. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in... your vehicle. Engine coolant heater cord cap 2. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you drive too quickly through deep puddles standing water, or water cancome in...
Owner's Manual
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... Select "D" for off and on hills. If the selector lever is put"1" (First Gear), the in transmission won't shift into Overdrive. If you manually select (Second Gear), the transmission will drive "2" in deep snow or mud. Going less than "2" (Second Gear). You'll shift down steep mountain ...You may use it on steep hills, or for (Third Gear) when operating the vehicle under any of (Park) or"N" (Neutral) with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out"P" of these conditions. NOTICE: Damage to your transmission caused by your warranty. @ (Overdrive) This position isfor ...
... Select "D" for off and on hills. If the selector lever is put"1" (First Gear), the in transmission won't shift into Overdrive. If you manually select (Second Gear), the transmission will drive "2" in deep snow or mud. Going less than "2" (Second Gear). You'll shift down steep mountain ...You may use it on steep hills, or for (Third Gear) when operating the vehicle under any of (Park) or"N" (Neutral) with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out"P" of these conditions. NOTICE: Damage to your transmission caused by your warranty. @ (Overdrive) This position isfor ...
Owner's Manual
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Shifting to"R" (Reverse) while your vehicle moving could is damage your vehicle is normal the light to go on and if you have a manual transmission, you for vehicle. Ignore theSHIFT light when you when to shift to the next high€ ;ear if weather, road and traffic conditions... brake pedal. To Stop Let up on . Shift Light If you have a SHIFT light. Also, use "R" (Reverse), along with the parking brake, parking your engine. While you accelerate, it is stopped. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to "R" (Reverse) only after...
Shifting to"R" (Reverse) while your vehicle moving could is damage your vehicle is normal the light to go on and if you have a manual transmission, you for vehicle. Ignore theSHIFT light when you when to shift to the next high€ ;ear if weather, road and traffic conditions... brake pedal. To Stop Let up on . Shift Light If you have a SHIFT light. Also, use "R" (Reverse), along with the parking brake, parking your engine. While you accelerate, it is stopped. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to "R" (Reverse) only after...
Owner's Manual
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2. Remove the key and take with a manual transfer case shift lever, be sure the transfer case is in " N ' (Neutral). 4. Move the shift lever into "P"(Park) position like this: 0 0 Bull the lever toward you can walk away from your it will go. Move the ignition key toLOCK. 5. If you have four-wheel drive with you. If you . far 3. Move the lever up as as it vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in a drive gear not in "P" (Park). Leaving Your Vehicle Wth the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Only) 2-23
2. Remove the key and take with a manual transfer case shift lever, be sure the transfer case is in " N ' (Neutral). 4. Move the shift lever into "P"(Park) position like this: 0 0 Bull the lever toward you can walk away from your it will go. Move the ignition key toLOCK. 5. If you have four-wheel drive with you. If you . far 3. Move the lever up as as it vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in a drive gear not in "P" (Park). Leaving Your Vehicle Wth the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Only) 2-23
Owner's Manual
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...to drive, move the shift lever out"P" (Park) of BEFORE you get out of yourvehicle, turn off your engine, put too much force on the of Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Before you release the parking brake. Your vehicle could roll it difficult to pull the shift You... are ready to take someof the pressure from the transmission, so you leave the driver's seat. This is equipped to have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever, be sure your transfer case isin a drive gear. If "torque lock" does occur, may need to towtrailer, a see "Shifting...
...to drive, move the shift lever out"P" (Park) of BEFORE you get out of yourvehicle, turn off your engine, put too much force on the of Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Before you release the parking brake. Your vehicle could roll it difficult to pull the shift You... are ready to take someof the pressure from the transmission, so you leave the driver's seat. This is equipped to have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever, be sure your transfer case isin a drive gear. If "torque lock" does occur, may need to towtrailer, a see "Shifting...
Owner's Manual
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... have to, But here are some things know. See "Shifting Into 'P' (Park)" in the Index. 2-26 If you ever have four-wheel drive with the engine running. Follow the proper stepsbe sure your shift lever in " N ' (Neutral). if you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer'' in the Index.... So, be free to roll, even if your vehicle to park with a manual transfer case lever and shift your transfer case is in "N" (Neutral), your vehicle will be sure the transfer case in a drive is is gear -not...
... have to, But here are some things know. See "Shifting Into 'P' (Park)" in the Index. 2-26 If you ever have four-wheel drive with the engine running. Follow the proper stepsbe sure your shift lever in " N ' (Neutral). if you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer'' in the Index.... So, be free to roll, even if your vehicle to park with a manual transfer case lever and shift your transfer case is in "N" (Neutral), your vehicle will be sure the transfer case in a drive is is gear -not...
Owner's Manual
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shift outof two-wheel drive To and into and out of your engine's driving power to all four wheels for a long time on the floor to shift into four-wheel drive, move the transfer case shift lever 4HI ...: - to You should use2HI for most normal driving conditions, however., NOTICE: Driving i the 4HI or 4LO positions for extra traction. Manual Transfer Case If your four-wheel drive vehicle has the manual transfer case, the transfer case shift lever is on dry or n wet pavement could shorten the life of four-wheel...
shift outof two-wheel drive To and into and out of your engine's driving power to all four wheels for a long time on the floor to shift into four-wheel drive, move the transfer case shift lever 4HI ...: - to You should use2HI for most normal driving conditions, however., NOTICE: Driving i the 4HI or 4LO positions for extra traction. Manual Transfer Case If your four-wheel drive vehicle has the manual transfer case, the transfer case shift lever is on dry or n wet pavement could shorten the life of four-wheel...
Owner's Manual
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...driving, orwhen one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when there may be costly and even dangerous. NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with oneof your that the enginerunning. a 2-58 tachometer needle will result. will help . Gages can be on briefly when you locate them.... the next few pages, some warning lights come on your a vehicle's functions.As you have a manual transmission, shift to your vehicle. a If you will see in red the danger range, engine damage will The vary all the time that vehicle. You should notbe alarmed when this section, you ...
...driving, orwhen one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when there may be costly and even dangerous. NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with oneof your that the enginerunning. a 2-58 tachometer needle will result. will help . Gages can be on briefly when you locate them.... the next few pages, some warning lights come on your a vehicle's functions.As you have a manual transmission, shift to your vehicle. a If you will see in red the danger range, engine damage will The vary all the time that vehicle. You should notbe alarmed when this section, you ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Problems On The Road, this yellow light. If the light doesn't come on, have it fixed so it will have this manual In explains whatto do. See "Engine Overheating'' in this light will be ready to warn you shouldoff pull the road, stop your vehicle needs service. With anti-lock,... this part. That's normal. If the regular brake system warning light is also on for several seconds. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the I engine coolant temperature. if If the light stays on, or comes on when you don't have anti-lock brakes. off Hot Coolant...
.... Problems On The Road, this yellow light. If the light doesn't come on, have it fixed so it will have this manual In explains whatto do. See "Engine Overheating'' in this light will be ready to warn you shouldoff pull the road, stop your vehicle needs service. With anti-lock,... this part. That's normal. If the regular brake system warning light is also on for several seconds. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the I engine coolant temperature. if If the light stays on, or comes on when you don't have anti-lock brakes. off Hot Coolant...
Owner's Manual
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...to prevent a stall by shifting into reverse, release the parking brake, and slowly back straight down. 0 Never attempt to turn around you have a manual transmission) to restart With the it backwards. Your vehicle will far increase the possibility a rollover. Then apply the parking brake.Shift into N ' (... do, some things you must backstraight down the hill. If your vehicle has a manual transmission) and restart the engine. Instead, apply the regular brake to stall when going up " the engine and regain forward momentum. This way, you'll be able to tellyour if wheels...
...to prevent a stall by shifting into reverse, release the parking brake, and slowly back straight down. 0 Never attempt to turn around you have a manual transmission) to restart With the it backwards. Your vehicle will far increase the possibility a rollover. Then apply the parking brake.Shift into N ' (... do, some things you must backstraight down the hill. If your vehicle has a manual transmission) and restart the engine. Instead, apply the regular brake to stall when going up " the engine and regain forward momentum. This way, you'll be able to tellyour if wheels...
Owner's Manual
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...the path the vehicle would takeitif rolled downhill.Do not shift the it . Leavein some help This your transmission" P ' (Park) (or the in manual transmission in first gear) and turn off -roading takes you downhill, you leave the vehicle. Smooth? Is there a hidden creek bank or even a ...river bottom with large rocks? way, engine dragcan help . Descend slowly, keeping your vehicle ty r headed straight down, and use a low gear. Rough? Ruts? What's at all the work. Logs...
...the path the vehicle would takeitif rolled downhill.Do not shift the it . Leavein some help This your transmission" P ' (Park) (or the in manual transmission in first gear) and turn off -roading takes you downhill, you leave the vehicle. Smooth? Is there a hidden creek bank or even a ...river bottom with large rocks? way, engine dragcan help . Descend slowly, keeping your vehicle ty r headed straight down, and use a low gear. Rough? Ruts? What's at all the work. Logs...
Owner's Manual
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Shift back toa low gear, release the parking brake, and drive straight down. These are important because you ignore them you could lase if control andhave a serious accident. A : Yes! Shift to "P' (Park) (or to Neutral with the manual transmission) and, while still braking, restart the engine. If the engine won't start, get out and get help. 4-21 Q : Are ;theresome things I should not,do when driving .downa hiIl?
Shift back toa low gear, release the parking brake, and drive straight down. These are important because you ignore them you could lase if control andhave a serious accident. A : Yes! Shift to "P' (Park) (or to Neutral with the manual transmission) and, while still braking, restart the engine. If the engine won't start, get out and get help. 4-21 Q : Are ;theresome things I should not,do when driving .downa hiIl?
Owner's Manual
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... you don't shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the possibility engine and transmission overheating. If you have a life rrianual transmission with a manual transfer case shift lever, be damaged. Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear you start... brakes until the chocks absorbthe load. 4. People be injured, rig can and both your parking brake, and then shift into gear for a manual transmission. 5. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. Then apply your vehicle and the trailer can be surethe transfer caseis in a...
... you don't shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the possibility engine and transmission overheating. If you have a life rrianual transmission with a manual transfer case shift lever, be damaged. Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear you start... brakes until the chocks absorbthe load. 4. People be injured, rig can and both your parking brake, and then shift into gear for a manual transmission. 5. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. Then apply your vehicle and the trailer can be surethe transfer caseis in a...
Owner's Manual
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and Release the parking brake. 2. Drive slowly until the trailer clear of the chocks. is covered this manual, and the Index will need service more on this. Stop and have someone pick up on Hill a 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal ... hitch nuts and bolts are tight. Trailer Light Wiring See "Trailer Wiring Harness" the Index. Shift into a gear; Eachof these If sections beforeyou start your engine; in trailer operation are especially for important in 4-44 Check periodically tosee that are automatic transmission fluid (don't overfill...
and Release the parking brake. 2. Drive slowly until the trailer clear of the chocks. is covered this manual, and the Index will need service more on this. Stop and have someone pick up on Hill a 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal ... hitch nuts and bolts are tight. Trailer Light Wiring See "Trailer Wiring Harness" the Index. Shift into a gear; Eachof these If sections beforeyou start your engine; in trailer operation are especially for important in 4-44 Check periodically tosee that are automatic transmission fluid (don't overfill...
Owner's Manual
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.... and section devoted to check . Service ...6-2 Fuel ...6-3 6-6 Checking Things Under the Hood ...Engineoil ...6-9 Aircleaner ...6-14 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...6-15 Manual Transmission Fluid ...6-18 Hydraulic Clutch ...6-20 RearAxle ...6-20 TransferCase ...6-21 FrontAxle ...6-22 Engine Coolant ...6-23 Power Steering Fluid ...6-26 Windshield Washer Fluid ...6-28 Brake Master Cylinder ...6-29 Replacing Brake System Parts ...6-32...
.... and section devoted to check . Service ...6-2 Fuel ...6-3 6-6 Checking Things Under the Hood ...Engineoil ...6-9 Aircleaner ...6-14 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...6-15 Manual Transmission Fluid ...6-18 Hydraulic Clutch ...6-20 RearAxle ...6-20 TransferCase ...6-21 FrontAxle ...6-22 Engine Coolant ...6-23 Power Steering Fluid ...6-26 Windshield Washer Fluid ...6-28 Brake Master Cylinder ...6-29 Replacing Brake System Parts ...6-32...
Owner's Manual
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...afalse reading. 6-18 How to Add Fluid Refer tothe Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of the level up to have checked is when the engine is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in place. It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than DEXRON@-I11 or DEXR0N'-... pint. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" the Index. recommend you a may choose to the COLD areafor a cold check or the HOT area for your manual transmission doesn't require changing. 4. If the fluid level is changed. in If the fluid level is low, add only enough the proper fluid to bring...
...afalse reading. 6-18 How to Add Fluid Refer tothe Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of the level up to have checked is when the engine is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in place. It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than DEXRON@-I11 or DEXR0N'-... pint. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" the Index. recommend you a may choose to the COLD areafor a cold check or the HOT area for your manual transmission doesn't require changing. 4. If the fluid level is changed. in If the fluid level is low, add only enough the proper fluid to bring...