Owner's Manual
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... the engine starts, let go down -- If you do, you 're already moving . Starting Your Gasoline Engine If you have a diesel engine, see "Starting Your Diesel Engine" in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. To restart when you could damage the transmission. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the... 't start in RUN or ACCESSORY. Starting Your V8 Engine 1. yellowblue Retained Accessory Power (If Equipped) Your vehicle may be in the Diesel Engine Supplement. Your radio, power windows and overhead console will continue to work for up to 20 minutes after the ignition key is turned...
... the engine starts, let go down -- If you do, you 're already moving . Starting Your Gasoline Engine If you have a diesel engine, see "Starting Your Diesel Engine" in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. To restart when you could damage the transmission. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the... 't start in RUN or ACCESSORY. Starting Your V8 Engine 1. yellowblue Retained Accessory Power (If Equipped) Your vehicle may be in the Diesel Engine Supplement. Your radio, power windows and overhead console will continue to work for up to 20 minutes after the ignition key is turned...
Owner's Manual
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... on the clutch pedal as you 're going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). yellowblue Manual Transmission Operation 5-Speed (VORTEC 6000 V8 and 6.5L V8 Diesel Engines) Here's how to operate your vehicle moving in properly. 2-24 Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you try to shift down...
... on the clutch pedal as you 're going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). yellowblue Manual Transmission Operation 5-Speed (VORTEC 6000 V8 and 6.5L V8 Diesel Engines) Here's how to operate your vehicle moving in properly. 2-24 Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you try to shift down...
Owner's Manual
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D It takes a little more fuel as soon as possible. D At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off If you have a diesel engine, see , "Tow/Haul Mode" in the Index. Fuel Gage The fuel gage, when the ignition is displayed when the tow/haul mode has been .... the ignition. yellowblue Tow/Haul Light (Automatic Transmissions Only) This message is on, tells you about how much fuel you may have left in the Diesel Engine Supplement. 2-81 None of fuel, and you should get more or less fuel to E (Empty) when you turn off before you are four situations...
D It takes a little more fuel as soon as possible. D At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off If you have a diesel engine, see , "Tow/Haul Mode" in the Index. Fuel Gage The fuel gage, when the ignition is displayed when the tow/haul mode has been .... the ignition. yellowblue Tow/Haul Light (Automatic Transmissions Only) This message is on, tells you about how much fuel you may have left in the Diesel Engine Supplement. 2-81 None of fuel, and you should get more or less fuel to E (Empty) when you turn off before you are four situations...
Owner's Manual
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... CO (carbon monoxide) gas to preserve the heat. And check around the base of the vehicle that is , push the accelerator slightly. If you have a diesel engine, you may have to be sure snow doesn't collect there. This uses less fuel for a while. Open a window just a little on with your headlamps...
... CO (carbon monoxide) gas to preserve the heat. And check around the base of the vehicle that is , push the accelerator slightly. If you have a diesel engine, you may have to be sure snow doesn't collect there. This uses less fuel for a while. Open a window just a little on with your headlamps...
Owner's Manual
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... kg) 6,500 lbs. (2 948 kg) 7,500 lbs. (3 402 kg) 4,500 lbs. (2 041 kg) 5,500 lbs. (2 495 kg) 7,500 lbs. (3 402 kg) 8,000 lbs. (3 629 kg) 6.5 L Diesel 6000 V8 C-2500 LD (2WD)* Engine 5300 V8 Axle Ratio 3.42 3.73 4.10 3.42 3.73 4.10 3.42 Max. Fifth-wheel hitch tongue weight 15% to... 15% of hitch pulling weight 1,000 lb. (454 kg) maximum. yellowblue K-1500 (4WD)* Engine (Trans.) 4300 V6 (Auto) 4300 V6 (Manual) 4800 V8 (Auto) 4800 V8 (Manual) 5300 V8 Axle Ratio 3.42 3.73 3.42 3.73 3.73 4.10...
... kg) 6,500 lbs. (2 948 kg) 7,500 lbs. (3 402 kg) 4,500 lbs. (2 041 kg) 5,500 lbs. (2 495 kg) 7,500 lbs. (3 402 kg) 8,000 lbs. (3 629 kg) 6.5 L Diesel 6000 V8 C-2500 LD (2WD)* Engine 5300 V8 Axle Ratio 3.42 3.73 4.10 3.42 3.73 4.10 3.42 Max. Fifth-wheel hitch tongue weight 15% to... 15% of hitch pulling weight 1,000 lb. (454 kg) maximum. yellowblue K-1500 (4WD)* Engine (Trans.) 4300 V6 (Auto) 4300 V6 (Manual) 4800 V8 (Auto) 4800 V8 (Manual) 5300 V8 Axle Ratio 3.42 3.73 3.42 3.73 3.73 4.10...
Owner's Manual
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yellowblue C-2500 HD (2WD)* Engine 6000 V8 Axle Ratio 3.42 3.73 4.10 6.5 L Diesel 3.42 4.10 Max. Fifth-wheel hitch tongue weight 15% to 15% of hitch weight 2,500 lb (1 134 kg) maximum. Trailer Wt. 7,500 lbs. (3 402 kg) 8,...500 lbs. (3 856 kg) 10,500 lbs. (4 763 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 990 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 990 kg) 6.5 L Diesel K-2500 HD (4WD)* Engine 6000 V8 Axle Ratio 3.73 4.10 3.42 4.10 Max. Fifth-wheel hitch tongue weight 15% to 25% of hitch weight 2,500...
yellowblue C-2500 HD (2WD)* Engine 6000 V8 Axle Ratio 3.42 3.73 4.10 6.5 L Diesel 3.42 4.10 Max. Fifth-wheel hitch tongue weight 15% to 15% of hitch weight 2,500 lb (1 134 kg) maximum. Trailer Wt. 7,500 lbs. (3 402 kg) 8,...500 lbs. (3 856 kg) 10,500 lbs. (4 763 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 990 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 990 kg) 6.5 L Diesel K-2500 HD (4WD)* Engine 6000 V8 Axle Ratio 3.73 4.10 3.42 4.10 Max. Fifth-wheel hitch tongue weight 15% to 25% of hitch weight 2,500...
Owner's Manual
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... plugged into a seven-pin universal heavy-duty trailer connector available through your GM dealer. 4-66 yellowblue Basic Trailer Wiring Package (Diesel Engine) Regular and extended cab pickups equipped with a 6.5L Turbo Diesel engine have an eight-wire trailer towing harness. * The single CHMSL wire is tied to the seven-wire harness and is...
... plugged into a seven-pin universal heavy-duty trailer connector available through your GM dealer. 4-66 yellowblue Basic Trailer Wiring Package (Diesel Engine) Regular and extended cab pickups equipped with a 6.5L Turbo Diesel engine have an eight-wire trailer towing harness. * The single CHMSL wire is tied to the seven-wire harness and is...
Owner's Manual
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... a tab attached to start procedure. This is located behind a red plastic cover near the engine accessory drive bracket. yellowblue 2. Turn off all V8 gasoline and diesel engines, the remote negative (-) terminal is located on the other . NOTICE: If you don't want. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you leave...
... a tab attached to start procedure. This is located behind a red plastic cover near the engine accessory drive bracket. yellowblue 2. Turn off all V8 gasoline and diesel engines, the remote negative (-) terminal is located on the other . NOTICE: If you don't want. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you leave...
Owner's Manual
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Now start the vehicle with the dead battery. V8 Engine V6 Engine 9. When connecting the cable, be sure it is not near any engine parts that they don't touch each other or any other metal. Heavy Metal Engine Part B. A. Dead Battery 5-7 yellowblue 10. Try to prevent electrical shorting. If it probably needs service. 12. Remove the cables in reverse order to start after a few tries, it won't start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for awhile. 11. Good Battery Diesel Engine C. Take care that will move.
Now start the vehicle with the dead battery. V8 Engine V6 Engine 9. When connecting the cable, be sure it is not near any engine parts that they don't touch each other or any other metal. Heavy Metal Engine Part B. A. Dead Battery 5-7 yellowblue 10. Try to prevent electrical shorting. If it probably needs service. 12. Remove the cables in reverse order to start after a few tries, it won't start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for awhile. 11. Good Battery Diesel Engine C. Take care that will move.
Owner's Manual
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...: After driving in an emergency. This operating mode allows your vehicle to cool before attempting any repair. See "Message Center" in the Diesel Engine Supplement. If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. Repair the cause of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. In addition, you will notice a loss...
...: After driving in an emergency. This operating mode allows your vehicle to cool before attempting any repair. See "Message Center" in the Diesel Engine Supplement. If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. Repair the cause of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. In addition, you will notice a loss...
Owner's Manual
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..." fasteners can be hurt. Check with gasoline engines, please read this. D Be sure to the outside of your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System" in the Diesel Engine Supplement. Fuel (Gasoline Engine) If your vehicle. 6-3 This may get a heavy knocking noise when you try to do service work...
..." fasteners can be hurt. Check with gasoline engines, please read this. D Be sure to the outside of your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System" in the Diesel Engine Supplement. Fuel (Gasoline Engine) If your vehicle. 6-3 This may get a heavy knocking noise when you try to do service work...
Owner's Manual
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Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. The fuel cap is highly flammable. Don't smoke if you're near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. yellowblue Filling Your Tank (Gasoline Engine) If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Filling Your Tank (Diesel Engine)" in the Diesel Engine Supplement. While refueling, hang the filler cap by the tether using the hook located on the left side of the filler door. 6-6 It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is located on the inside of your vehicle.
Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. The fuel cap is highly flammable. Don't smoke if you're near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. yellowblue Filling Your Tank (Gasoline Engine) If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Filling Your Tank (Diesel Engine)" in the Diesel Engine Supplement. While refueling, hang the filler cap by the tether using the hook located on the left side of the filler door. 6-6 It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is located on the inside of your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... D Do not fill a container while it is in your vehicle damaged if this occurs. D Bring the fill nozzle in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed or on hot engine parts and start a fire. Contact should be burned. You can ignite the gasoline vapor. Static electricity discharge from the ...burned and your vehicle. Be careful not to you and others could be maintained until the filling is complete. These include liquids like gasoline or diesel fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other than the ground. yellowblue Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: Never fill a ...
... D Do not fill a container while it is in your vehicle damaged if this occurs. D Bring the fill nozzle in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed or on hot engine parts and start a fire. Contact should be burned. You can ignite the gasoline vapor. Static electricity discharge from the ...burned and your vehicle. Be careful not to you and others could be maintained until the filling is complete. These include liquids like gasoline or diesel fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other than the ground. yellowblue Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: Never fill a ...
Owner's Manual
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...off the engine and give the oil several minutes to get fuel. It's a good idea to check your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "CHECK ENG OIL LEVEL" in the Diesel Engine Supplement. If you need to check your engine oil level regularly; In order to drain back into the oil pan.... For more information, see "Engine Oil (Diesel Engine)" in the Index. this is located on level ground. The engine oil dipstick has a yellow ring handle and is an added reminder. yellowblue ...
...off the engine and give the oil several minutes to get fuel. It's a good idea to check your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "CHECK ENG OIL LEVEL" in the Diesel Engine Supplement. If you need to check your engine oil level regularly; In order to drain back into the oil pan.... For more information, see "Engine Oil (Diesel Engine)" in the Index. this is located on level ground. The engine oil dipstick has a yellow ring handle and is an added reminder. yellowblue ...
Owner's Manual
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... the element. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to follow all the instructions here, or you check your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Automatic Transmission Fluid" in the Diesel Supplement. Remove the second portion of the air filter by sliding it yourself, be included in the Index. D In hilly or...
... the element. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to follow all the instructions here, or you check your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Automatic Transmission Fluid" in the Diesel Supplement. Remove the second portion of the air filter by sliding it yourself, be included in the Index. D In hilly or...
Owner's Manual
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...but only when the engine is cool. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap -- If your engine is hand-tight. 6-31 When your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Checking Coolant" in the Index. Adding Coolant If you badly. even a little -- When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it means... you spill coolant on engine coolant. See "Low Coolant" in the Diesel Engine Supplement. You can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOLR coolant mixture...
...but only when the engine is cool. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap -- If your engine is hand-tight. 6-31 When your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Checking Coolant" in the Index. Adding Coolant If you badly. even a little -- When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it means... you spill coolant on engine coolant. See "Low Coolant" in the Diesel Engine Supplement. You can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOLR coolant mixture...