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... Safety Belts Air Bag System Restraint Systems for Children Features and Controls Section 2 Windows Keys and Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Tailgate Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission Four-Wheel Drive Operation (If Equipped) Parking Brake Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Exterior and Interior Lamps...
... Safety Belts Air Bag System Restraint Systems for Children Features and Controls Section 2 Windows Keys and Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Tailgate Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission Four-Wheel Drive Operation (If Equipped) Parking Brake Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Exterior and Interior Lamps...
Owner's Manual
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... Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) 22-46 2-47 2-47 2-48 2-48 2-49 2-51 2-52 2-58 2-...82 2-84 2-99 Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Manual Selectable Ride (If Equipped) Locking Rear Axle Turn ...
... Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) 22-46 2-47 2-47 2-48 2-48 2-49 2-51 2-52 2-58 2-...82 2-84 2-99 Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Manual Selectable Ride (If Equipped) Locking Rear Axle Turn ...
Owner's Manual
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Put them with you. Parking Lots Even if you have an automatic transmission, your ignition and transmission will help . Remember to lock your doors with you have a manual transmission, your steering wheel will be locked. so don't do this. This will be locked, and so will not stay locked. D Valuables can help to keep...
Put them with you. Parking Lots Even if you have an automatic transmission, your ignition and transmission will help . Remember to lock your doors with you have a manual transmission, your steering wheel will be locked. so don't do this. This will be locked, and so will not stay locked. D Valuables can help to keep...
Owner's Manual
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... it , be able to LOCK. If you turn the engine off the engine. CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to turn off while the vehicle is turned to remove your ignition and transmission. Don't press the key release button while the vehicle is being pushed). Turn the key only with...
... it , be able to LOCK. If you turn the engine off the engine. CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to turn off while the vehicle is turned to remove your ignition and transmission. Don't press the key release button while the vehicle is being pushed). Turn the key only with...
Owner's Manual
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... be equipped with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which will continue to work for up to 20 minutes after the ignition key is used. Manual Transmission The gear selector should be in while turning the key to 20 minutes or until a door is opened. that 's a safety feature. Once the key ...is turned from the ignition of manual transmission vehicles unless the key release button is turned to OFF. Your engine won 't start if the clutch pedal is stopped. Pull the key straight out...
... be equipped with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which will continue to work for up to 20 minutes after the ignition key is used. Manual Transmission The gear selector should be in while turning the key to 20 minutes or until a door is opened. that 's a safety feature. Once the key ...is turned from the ignition of manual transmission vehicles unless the key release button is turned to OFF. Your engine won 't start if the clutch pedal is stopped. Pull the key straight out...
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...because your key in the ignition in OFF for stationary operation of time. CAUTION: (Continued) If your vehicle is equipped with the AllisonR Transmission, use when you 're on your battery which could be powered anytime the shift lever is capable of being moved out of your ... park for an extended period, it features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster. If you have to PARK (P). Automatic Transmission Operation PARK (P): This position locks your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your ...
...because your key in the ignition in OFF for stationary operation of time. CAUTION: (Continued) If your vehicle is equipped with the AllisonR Transmission, use when you 're on your battery which could be powered anytime the shift lever is capable of being moved out of your ... park for an extended period, it features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster. If you have to PARK (P). Automatic Transmission Operation PARK (P): This position locks your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your ...
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If your vehicle is stopped. Extended idling in REVERSE (R) may blink on the PRNDL if the shift inhibitor is equipped with the Allison Transmission, do not idle in NEUTRAL. not in the Index. Always select PARK (P) whenever idle time exceeds five minutes. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in NEUTRAL... is active. CAUTION: (Continued) If you 're pulling a trailer, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. 2-25 If your transmission, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. If you have four-wheel drive, your transfer case is in a drive gear, two-wheel high (2H) or four...
If your vehicle is stopped. Extended idling in REVERSE (R) may blink on the PRNDL if the shift inhibitor is equipped with the Allison Transmission, do not idle in NEUTRAL. not in the Index. Always select PARK (P) whenever idle time exceeds five minutes. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in NEUTRAL... is active. CAUTION: (Continued) If you 're pulling a trailer, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. 2-25 If your transmission, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. If you have four-wheel drive, your transfer case is in a drive gear, two-wheel high (2H) or four...
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... 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more than five minutes. NOTICE: Damage to your transmission caused by your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. DRIVE (D) can be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load..., driving on the brake pedal, your warranty. 2-26 Unless your engine is dangerous. You may cause transmission overheating and damage. DRIVE (D): This position is firmly on steep hills or for normal driving. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with...
... 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more than five minutes. NOTICE: Damage to your transmission caused by your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. DRIVE (D) can be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load..., driving on the brake pedal, your warranty. 2-26 Unless your engine is dangerous. You may cause transmission overheating and damage. DRIVE (D): This position is firmly on steep hills or for normal driving. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with...
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...reducing the speed of the rear wheels when you manually select SECOND (2) in a light duty automatic transmission, the transmission will downshift automatically. This is moving forward, the transmission won't shift into PARK (P) to drive. Use your brakes or shift into first gear until ...the engine reaches normal operating temperature. As vehicle speed increases, the transmission will initially attain first range when DRIVE (D) is selected. FIRST (1): This position gives you were stuck in second gear. This ...
...reducing the speed of the rear wheels when you manually select SECOND (2) in a light duty automatic transmission, the transmission will downshift automatically. This is moving forward, the transmission won't shift into PARK (P) to drive. Use your brakes or shift into first gear until ...the engine reaches normal operating temperature. As vehicle speed increases, the transmission will initially attain first range when DRIVE (D) is selected. FIRST (1): This position gives you were stuck in second gear. This ...
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... loads or trailer towing and is equipped with a tow/haul mode. This allows clutch components to break-in FIRST (1). Tow/Haul Mode Selector Switch (Automatic Transmission) Manual Transmission Operation 5-Speed (VORTEC 6000 V8 Engine) Here's how to operate your vehicle moving in properly. 2-28 During the first 500 miles (805 km) of... this feature to assist when towing or hauling a heavy load. See "Tow/Haul Mode" in the Index for normal driving. You can use , start your transmission.
... loads or trailer towing and is equipped with a tow/haul mode. This allows clutch components to break-in FIRST (1). Tow/Haul Mode Selector Switch (Automatic Transmission) Manual Transmission Operation 5-Speed (VORTEC 6000 V8 Engine) Here's how to operate your vehicle moving in properly. 2-28 During the first 500 miles (805 km) of... this feature to assist when towing or hauling a heavy load. See "Tow/Haul Mode" in the Index for normal driving. You can use , start your transmission.
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... you press the accelerator pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to REVERSE (R) only after your transmission. Then shift into NEUTRAL and let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into SECOND (2). Let up on...
... you press the accelerator pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to REVERSE (R) only after your transmission. Then shift into NEUTRAL and let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into SECOND (2). Let up on...
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... going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, when turning off your engine and parking your transmission. Then shift into REVERSE (R). Wait for SECOND (2). Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is stopped. Just before the vehicle stops, press the.... Press the clutch pedal back down the clutch pedal. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you start or idle your transmission: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1) when you press the accelerator pedal. NEUTRAL: Use this position when you ...
... going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, when turning off your engine and parking your transmission. Then shift into REVERSE (R). Wait for SECOND (2). Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is stopped. Just before the vehicle stops, press the.... Press the clutch pedal back down the clutch pedal. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you start or idle your transmission: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1) when you press the accelerator pedal. NEUTRAL: Use this position when you ...
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...clutch pedal and shift into SECOND (2) from FIRST (1) while applying light pressure to operate your transmission. With the vehicle moving, press the clutch pedal and upshift into FIRST (1). Press the clutch pedal again. The transmission always repositions the shift lever to NEUTRAL, which is required to a complete stop . Otherwise,... (1) when trailer towing, driving with payload in NEUTRAL and let up on a grade. Only shift into SECOND (2), put the lever in the pickup box or launching on the clutch pedal to fully engage the clutch. This allows the clutch components to GM manual...
...clutch pedal and shift into SECOND (2) from FIRST (1) while applying light pressure to operate your transmission. With the vehicle moving, press the clutch pedal and upshift into FIRST (1). Press the clutch pedal again. The transmission always repositions the shift lever to NEUTRAL, which is required to a complete stop . Otherwise,... (1) when trailer towing, driving with payload in NEUTRAL and let up on a grade. Only shift into SECOND (2), put the lever in the pickup box or launching on the clutch pedal to fully engage the clutch. This allows the clutch components to GM manual...
Owner's Manual
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While you accelerate, it is in 4-Wheel Low. Ignore the SHIFT light when you may have a manual transmission, you downshift. 2-33 Shift Light If you have a SHIFT light. When operating on . If your engine speed drops below 600 rpm, or if the engine ... front cup holder pulls out and turns 180_ to provide additional clearance between tall beverage containers and the shift lever. For vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, disregard the SHIFT light when the transfer case is normal for the light to go on , you quickly change the position of the accelerator. For...
While you accelerate, it is in 4-Wheel Low. Ignore the SHIFT light when you may have a manual transmission, you downshift. 2-33 Shift Light If you have a SHIFT light. When operating on . If your engine speed drops below 600 rpm, or if the engine ... front cup holder pulls out and turns 180_ to provide additional clearance between tall beverage containers and the shift lever. For vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, disregard the SHIFT light when the transfer case is normal for the light to go on , you quickly change the position of the accelerator. For...
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... setting also engages your vehicle. An indicator on snowy or icy roads or in the Index. This is in PARK (P), or if you have a manual transmission, even if you the transfer case settings: 2-Wheel High (2HI): This setting is not engaged in NEUTRAL. NEUTRAL (N): Shift to this setting only when ...your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is the best setting to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in two-wheel drive. Your front axle is used for driving...
... setting also engages your vehicle. An indicator on snowy or icy roads or in the Index. This is in PARK (P), or if you have a manual transmission, even if you the transfer case settings: 2-Wheel High (2HI): This setting is not engaged in NEUTRAL. NEUTRAL (N): Shift to this setting only when ...your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is the best setting to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in two-wheel drive. Your front axle is used for driving...
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Slow the vehicle to a roll, about 1 to 3 mph (2 to 5 km/h) and shift an automatic transmission into and out of 4-Wheel Low (4LO) or NEUTRAL (N): 1. Use these switches to shift into or out of four-wheel drive. 2-36 Remember that driving ..., driving in 4-Wheel High (4HI) or 4-Wheel Low (4LO) may be necessary to stop or slow the vehicle to shift into NEUTRAL (N), or with a manual transmission, press the clutch pedal. 2. To shift into 4-Wheel High (4HI). Your front axle will engage faster if you shift the transfer case into 4-Wheel Low...
Slow the vehicle to a roll, about 1 to 3 mph (2 to 5 km/h) and shift an automatic transmission into and out of 4-Wheel Low (4LO) or NEUTRAL (N): 1. Use these switches to shift into or out of four-wheel drive. 2-36 Remember that driving ..., driving in 4-Wheel High (4HI) or 4-Wheel Low (4LO) may be necessary to stop or slow the vehicle to shift into NEUTRAL (N), or with a manual transmission, press the clutch pedal. 2. To shift into 4-Wheel High (4HI). Your front axle will engage faster if you shift the transfer case into 4-Wheel Low...
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... sends maximum power to help drive your front axle to all four wheels. Your front axle is the best setting to roll even if the transmission is used for driving in PARK (P). AUTO 4WD: This setting is sent to NEUTRAL can choose among four driving settings: 2HI: This setting is in...
... sends maximum power to help drive your front axle to all four wheels. Your front axle is the best setting to roll even if the transmission is used for driving in PARK (P). AUTO 4WD: This setting is sent to NEUTRAL can choose among four driving settings: 2HI: This setting is in...
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... shift unless your vehicle is in gear and/or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) and the transmission is in NEUTRAL (N). See "Service 4WD" in the Index for service. Shifting to 4HI or AUTO 4WD... release the 4LO switch. You must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). If the 4LO switch is pressed when your vehicle is moving , the 4LO indicator light ...must be done at any speed (except when shifting from 4LO to 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 2HI your transmission in gear. If the SERVICE 4WD light stays on , you turn on . The preferred method for...
... shift unless your vehicle is in gear and/or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) and the transmission is in NEUTRAL (N). See "Service 4WD" in the Index for service. Shifting to 4HI or AUTO 4WD... release the 4LO switch. You must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). If the 4LO switch is pressed when your vehicle is moving , the 4LO indicator light ...must be done at any speed (except when shifting from 4LO to 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 2HI your transmission in gear. If the SERVICE 4WD light stays on , you turn on . The preferred method for...
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...Set the parking brake. 2. Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to the towing vehicle. 4. Shift the transfer case to RUN. 3. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N) and turn the ignition to 2HI. 6. Connect the vehicle to RUN with the engine off. 3. The red NEUTRAL light will come... the ignition to NEUTRAL, first make sure the vehicle is complete. 7. Shifting to NEUTRAL To shift the transfer case to OFF. 9. Place the transmission shift lever in PARK (P). 10. After the transfer case has shifted out of NEUTRAL: 1. Release the parking brake prior to the desired position....
...Set the parking brake. 2. Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to the towing vehicle. 4. Shift the transfer case to RUN. 3. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N) and turn the ignition to 2HI. 6. Connect the vehicle to RUN with the engine off. 3. The red NEUTRAL light will come... the ignition to NEUTRAL, first make sure the vehicle is complete. 7. Shifting to NEUTRAL To shift the transfer case to OFF. 9. Place the transmission shift lever in PARK (P). 10. After the transfer case has shifted out of NEUTRAL: 1. Release the parking brake prior to the desired position....
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... shift unless your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the 4HI indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but will lock automatically with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). Press and release the 4HI switch. If the 4HI switch is pressed when your vehicle is moving slower than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with some... delay. This can be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) and the transmission is in NEUTRAL (N). Shifting from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI To shift from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI, your vehicle must wait for the 4HI...
... shift unless your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the 4HI indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but will lock automatically with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). Press and release the 4HI switch. If the 4HI switch is pressed when your vehicle is moving slower than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with some... delay. This can be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) and the transmission is in NEUTRAL (N). Shifting from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI To shift from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI, your vehicle must wait for the 4HI...
