Owner's Manual
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Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag Systems Child Restraints Features and Controls Section 2 Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Tailgate Automatic Transmission (If Equipped) Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped) Four-Wheel Drive Operation (If Equipped) Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Accessory Power Outlets Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages ii
Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag Systems Child Restraints Features and Controls Section 2 Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Tailgate Automatic Transmission (If Equipped) Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped) Four-Wheel Drive Operation (If Equipped) Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Accessory Power Outlets Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages ii
Owner's Manual
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...Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Braking/Anti-lock Brakes (If Equipped) Traction Control System Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Off-Road Driving Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck...
...Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Braking/Anti-lock Brakes (If Equipped) Traction Control System Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Off-Road Driving Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck...
Owner's Manual
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... the latches. Your extended cab pickup has a jump seat in place, then move . Don't let the safety belts be folded and stored between the seat cushion and seatback. 1-6 In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be sure it is locked. After you've used it, be sure to push rearward on an easy entry seat to be injured. Jump Seat (Extended Cab Models...
... the latches. Your extended cab pickup has a jump seat in place, then move . Don't let the safety belts be folded and stored between the seat cushion and seatback. 1-6 In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be sure it is locked. After you've used it, be sure to push rearward on an easy entry seat to be injured. Jump Seat (Extended Cab Models...
Owner's Manual
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... Manual Transmission Operation Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) 22-29 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-34 2-35 2-41 2-44 2-45 2-47 2-49 2-50 2-51 2-54 Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Locking Rear Axle Windows Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Accessory Power Outlets (If Equipped) Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Cluster...
... Manual Transmission Operation Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) 22-29 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-34 2-35 2-41 2-44 2-45 2-47 2-49 2-50 2-51 2-54 Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Locking Rear Axle Windows Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Accessory Power Outlets (If Equipped) Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Cluster...
Owner's Manual
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... heat can damage your dealer. Hold the clutch pedal to be drained much gasoline. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your engine might not perform properly. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops), it without damaging your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your starter. 2-16 Your vehicle won 't start...
... heat can damage your dealer. Hold the clutch pedal to be drained much gasoline. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your engine might not perform properly. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops), it without damaging your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your starter. 2-16 Your vehicle won 't start...
Owner's Manual
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... starter. 2. Usually, the coolant heater should be drained much sooner. If you ever have to do it starts sooner. 3. When the engine starts, let go of the key. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to START. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to help . The idle speed will cause your battery to be plugged in very cold weather, the use of this manual...
... starter. 2. Usually, the coolant heater should be drained much sooner. If you ever have to do it starts sooner. 3. When the engine starts, let go of the key. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to START. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to help . The idle speed will cause your battery to be plugged in very cold weather, the use of this manual...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can move suddenly. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. With power windows, the switches control the windows when the ignition is on, in ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is not fully in the Index.) The driver's door has a switch for the passenger window as well. 2-32 You or others could be injured. It works like a standard axle most of the time...
... your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can move suddenly. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. With power windows, the switches control the windows when the ignition is on, in ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is not fully in the Index.) The driver's door has a switch for the passenger window as well. 2-32 You or others could be injured. It works like a standard axle most of the time...
Owner's Manual
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... serious damage to your vehicle's emission controls and may cause the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light to come on. NOTICE: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle. Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs that emissions are...
... serious damage to your vehicle's emission controls and may cause the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light to come on. NOTICE: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle. Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs that emissions are...
Owner's Manual
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... air through the floor outlets. To increase airflow, turn it counterclockwise. Temperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the relative temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area of the air through the instrument panel outlets and a small amount through the windshield defroster outlets. Comfort Controls With these systems, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle...
... air through the floor outlets. To increase airflow, turn it counterclockwise. Temperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the relative temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area of the air through the instrument panel outlets and a small amount through the windshield defroster outlets. Comfort Controls With these systems, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... the instrument panel outlets. The air conditioning compressor is not working when VENT is moving forward. VENT: This setting directs most of the air through the instrument panel vents and a small amount through the floor outlets. Optional Climate Control System Mode Knob The right knob on the left side of the heating system control panel controls the fan speed. To increase airflow, turn it through the floor vents. Turn the...
... the instrument panel outlets. The air conditioning compressor is not working when VENT is moving forward. VENT: This setting directs most of the air through the instrument panel vents and a small amount through the floor outlets. Optional Climate Control System Mode Knob The right knob on the left side of the heating system control panel controls the fan speed. To increase airflow, turn it through the floor vents. Turn the...
Owner's Manual
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... the center of your instrument panel. Your vehicle's ventilation system supplies outside air to remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in the Index. For more information, see "Heated Outside Mirrors" in extreme humid or cold conditions. You can get outside air to -side by selecting any mode and any fan speed. Turn the temperature knob clockwise and turn the fan control toward high. When the vehicle is...
... the center of your instrument panel. Your vehicle's ventilation system supplies outside air to remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in the Index. For more information, see "Heated Outside Mirrors" in extreme humid or cold conditions. You can get outside air to -side by selecting any mode and any fan speed. Turn the temperature knob clockwise and turn the fan control toward high. When the vehicle is...
Owner's Manual
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... lbs. (2 224 kg) * If your vehicle is equipped with RPO V4A (Xtreme Sport Appearance Package), your vehicle was neither intended nor designed to tow a trailer. See "Weight of the trailer tongue also affects trailering capacity. Trans. 4WD "VORTEC" 4300 V6 Man. Vehicle 2WD 2.2L L4 Engine*# 2WD "VORTEC" 4300 V6, Auto. Optional body styles, equipment, passengers or cargo will reduce trailer rating. Trailer Wt. 2,000 lbs. (908 kg...
... lbs. (2 224 kg) * If your vehicle is equipped with RPO V4A (Xtreme Sport Appearance Package), your vehicle was neither intended nor designed to tow a trailer. See "Weight of the trailer tongue also affects trailering capacity. Trans. 4WD "VORTEC" 4300 V6 Man. Vehicle 2WD 2.2L L4 Engine*# 2WD "VORTEC" 4300 V6, Auto. Optional body styles, equipment, passengers or cargo will reduce trailer rating. Trailer Wt. 2,000 lbs. (908 kg...
Owner's Manual
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... heavy braking and sudden turns. Your trailer's brake system can tap into the vehicle's hydraulic brake system only if: D The trailer parts can return to be sure the brakes are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. If the trailer has electric brakes, start , check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror...
... heavy braking and sudden turns. Your trailer's brake system can tap into the vehicle's hydraulic brake system only if: D The trailer parts can return to be sure the brakes are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. If the trailer has electric brakes, start , check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle right away. Idle for at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. Tow a trailer. DRIVE (D) or THIRD (3) for a minute or so: 1. See "Driving on , turn off . 2. If you have an air conditioner and it cools down the accelerator until it 's on Grades" in traffic. If you still have the overheat warning, you can drive normally. Stop after high-speed driving. otherwise, shift to NEUTRAL...
... your vehicle right away. Idle for at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. Tow a trailer. DRIVE (D) or THIRD (3) for a minute or so: 1. See "Driving on , turn off . 2. If you have an air conditioner and it cools down the accelerator until it 's on Grades" in traffic. If you still have the overheat warning, you can drive normally. Stop after high-speed driving. otherwise, shift to NEUTRAL...
Owner's Manual
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... 6-24 6-25 6-27 6-30 6-30 6-31 Service Fuel (Gasoline) Fuel E-85 (85% Ethanol) Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Rear Axle Four-Wheel Drive Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid 66-32 6-36 6-37 6-43 6-45 6-53 6-54 6-56 6-57 6-60 6-61 6-61 6-62 6-67 6-67 6-69 Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of...
... 6-24 6-25 6-27 6-30 6-30 6-31 Service Fuel (Gasoline) Fuel E-85 (85% Ethanol) Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Rear Axle Four-Wheel Drive Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid 66-32 6-36 6-37 6-43 6-45 6-53 6-54 6-56 6-57 6-60 6-61 6-61 6-62 6-67 6-67 6-69 Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of...
Owner's Manual
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... on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. D While pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is used only as a reference. Wait at least 30 minutes before adding fluid. D At high speed for five...10_C), drive the vehicle in hot weather. Checking Transmission Fluid Cold A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting for 10 minutes. D In heavy traffic -- Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50_F (10_C). Let the engine run at idle for...
... on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. D While pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is used only as a reference. Wait at least 30 minutes before adding fluid. D At high speed for five...10_C), drive the vehicle in hot weather. Checking Transmission Fluid Cold A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting for 10 minutes. D In heavy traffic -- Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50_F (10_C). Let the engine run at idle for...
Owner's Manual
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... proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could fail suddenly, causing a crash. That way your original tires. When you could cause you need, look at the Certification/Tire label. Use only radial-ply tires with that are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial...
... proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could fail suddenly, causing a crash. That way your original tires. When you could cause you need, look at the Certification/Tire label. Use only radial-ply tires with that are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial...
Owner's Manual
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..., Instrument Panel Cluster, B+ Power Parking Lamps, Power Window Switch, TBC, Ashtray Lamp Not Used Headlamp Switch, Body Controls TBC, Headlamp Relay Courtesy Lamps, Inadvertent Power Relay HVAC Control Head Turn Signal Instrument Panel Cluster, Engine Controls Interior Illumination Fuse/Circuit Breaker 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Usage Auxiliary Power Power Locks 4WD Switch, Engine Control (VCM, PCM, Transmission) Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Front Wiper Not Used Radio Battery Not Used HVAC I, HVAC Control Head, HVAC Devices Anti-Lock Brakes Rear Wiper Radio, Ignition 6-64
..., Instrument Panel Cluster, B+ Power Parking Lamps, Power Window Switch, TBC, Ashtray Lamp Not Used Headlamp Switch, Body Controls TBC, Headlamp Relay Courtesy Lamps, Inadvertent Power Relay HVAC Control Head Turn Signal Instrument Panel Cluster, Engine Controls Interior Illumination Fuse/Circuit Breaker 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Usage Auxiliary Power Power Locks 4WD Switch, Engine Control (VCM, PCM, Transmission) Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Front Wiper Not Used Radio Battery Not Used HVAC I, HVAC Control Head, HVAC Devices Anti-Lock Brakes Rear Wiper Radio, Ignition 6-64
Owner's Manual
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D To check the parking brake's holding ability: Underbody Flushing Service CAUTION: When you press the key release button. With the engine running and transmission in LOCK. You or others could be damaged. At least every spring, use plain water to PARK (P). Park on the regular brake, set , try to turn the ignition key to LOCK only when you are doing this until the vehicle is room in each shift lever position...
D To check the parking brake's holding ability: Underbody Flushing Service CAUTION: When you press the key release button. With the engine running and transmission in LOCK. You or others could be damaged. At least every spring, use plain water to PARK (P). Park on the regular brake, set , try to turn the ignition key to LOCK only when you are doing this until the vehicle is room in each shift lever position...
Owner's Manual
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... models. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for current and past model GM vehicles. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $15.00 CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are written directly for the 2000 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. 2000 CHEVROLET SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing...
... models. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for current and past model GM vehicles. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $15.00 CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are written directly for the 2000 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. 2000 CHEVROLET SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing...