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... of a component, gage or indicator, reference the following topics: Notice: These mean there is something that use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Symbols, used on your vehicle, are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to help figuring...Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5 iv But the notice will tell you will find these notices: Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle has components ...
... of a component, gage or indicator, reference the following topics: Notice: These mean there is something that use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Symbols, used on your vehicle, are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to help figuring...Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5 iv But the notice will tell you will find these notices: Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle has components ...
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... and set the locks from the outside. 2. See Climate Control System on your heating or cooling system to lock or unlock your vehicle. See Engine Exhaust on or under the instrument panel, open the door from inside. Canceling a Rear Door Security Lock 1. It can not see or smell CO.... Tailgate Lock Release Use your key to its highest speed and select the control setting that will now work normally. You can cause unconsciousness and even death. Tailgate {...
... and set the locks from the outside. 2. See Climate Control System on your heating or cooling system to lock or unlock your vehicle. See Engine Exhaust on or under the instrument panel, open the door from inside. Canceling a Rear Door Security Lock 1. It can not see or smell CO.... Tailgate Lock Release Use your key to its highest speed and select the control setting that will now work normally. You can cause unconsciousness and even death. Tailgate {...
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.... 2-13 It also unlocks the steering wheel and ignition. ON (C): This is not running, you can use ON to operate your electrical accessories and to ON for normal driving. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to display some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator... lights. Use the correct key and turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving . This could cause damage or break the key. Do not push the key in while the vehicle ...
.... 2-13 It also unlocks the steering wheel and ignition. ON (C): This is not running, you can use ON to operate your electrical accessories and to ON for normal driving. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to display some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator... lights. Use the correct key and turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving . This could cause damage or break the key. Do not push the key in while the vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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... to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2. If your engine still won 't start , push the accelerator pedal one-third of the key and release the pedal. Notice: Your engine is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again...stopped. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you hold the key in any other position - that 's a safety feature. 1. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your starter motor. Notice: Holding your key in START for not more than 15 seconds at a time, while you do , ...
... to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2. If your engine still won 't start , push the accelerator pedal one-third of the key and release the pedal. Notice: Your engine is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again...stopped. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you hold the key in any other position - that 's a safety feature. 1. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your starter motor. Notice: Holding your key in START for not more than 15 seconds at a time, while you do , ...
Owner's Manual
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...Also, the wrong kind of four hours prior to keep it was before to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. If the cord will not reach, use of the engine compartment on the driver's side. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could be sure to unplug and... store the cord as it away from moving engine parts. Usually, the coolant heater should be seriously injured. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at the front of the coolant heater is...
...Also, the wrong kind of four hours prior to keep it was before to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. If the cord will not reach, use of the engine compartment on the driver's side. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could be sure to unplug and... store the cord as it away from moving engine parts. Usually, the coolant heater should be seriously injured. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at the front of the coolant heater is...
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.... {CAUTION: It is running unless you have , and some other things. Do not leave your vehicle. If you have to use when you 'll be parking your vehicle when the engine is dangerous to get out of oil you the best advice for your vehicle can move suddenly. It's the best position... to . Your vehicle can give you have left the engine running, the vehicle can 't move the shift lever to list everything here, we ask that particular area. You or others could be sure your vehicle...
.... {CAUTION: It is running unless you have , and some other things. Do not leave your vehicle. If you have to use when you 'll be parking your vehicle when the engine is dangerous to get out of oil you the best advice for your vehicle can move suddenly. It's the best position... to . Your vehicle can give you have left the engine running, the vehicle can 't move the shift lever to list everything here, we ask that particular area. You or others could be sure your vehicle...
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... objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while your vehicle is running at high speed. 2-17 So, be free to fully apply your engine is stopped. You have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will be sure the transfer case is dangerous. See Shifting Out of snow, ice or ... (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your regular brakes before starting the engine. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. REVERSE (R): Use this position, your warranty. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on page 2-25 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK...
... objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while your vehicle is running at high speed. 2-17 So, be free to fully apply your engine is stopped. You have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will be sure the transfer case is dangerous. See Shifting Out of snow, ice or ... (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your regular brakes before starting the engine. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. REVERSE (R): Use this position, your warranty. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on page 2-25 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK...
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...Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine running at high speed when shifting your vehicle. Be sure the engine is turned to P, the transmission will not downshift into... TWO-WHEEL Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L). You can use SECOND (2) on . In this section. SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel ...running at speeds above 28.0 mph (45.0 km/h) with the transfer case in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. Don't shift into LOW (L) at speeds above 15.4 mph...
...Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine running at high speed when shifting your vehicle. Be sure the engine is turned to P, the transmission will not downshift into... TWO-WHEEL Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L). You can use SECOND (2) on . In this section. SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel ...running at speeds above 28.0 mph (45.0 km/h) with the transfer case in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. Don't shift into LOW (L) at speeds above 15.4 mph...
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.... Don't shift down the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Also, use REVERSE (R) along with the parking brake for SECOND (2). If you try, you press the accelerator pedal. You must first shift into REVERSE (R). Notice...Speeds {CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you start or idle your speed drops below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is stopped. Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you will be covered by your warranty. You could lose control of your vehicle. 2-21...
.... Don't shift down the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Also, use REVERSE (R) along with the parking brake for SECOND (2). If you try, you press the accelerator pedal. You must first shift into REVERSE (R). Notice...Speeds {CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you start or idle your speed drops below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is stopped. Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you will be covered by your warranty. You could lose control of your vehicle. 2-21...
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... the transfer case is on the floor to the right of time may cause premature wear on your engine's driving power to FOUR-WHEEL HIGH (4H) or FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L). Use this lever to shift into four-wheel drive, move the transfer case shift lever to all four wheels for.... Transfer Case Notice: Driving on pavement for most normal driving. To shift out of two-wheel drive and into and out of time. You should use TWO-WHEEL HIGH (2H) for extended periods of four-wheel drive. Four-Wheel Drive If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your...
... the transfer case is on the floor to the right of time may cause premature wear on your engine's driving power to FOUR-WHEEL HIGH (4H) or FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L). Use this lever to shift into four-wheel drive, move the transfer case shift lever to all four wheels for.... Transfer Case Notice: Driving on pavement for most normal driving. To shift out of two-wheel drive and into and out of time. You should use TWO-WHEEL HIGH (2H) for extended periods of four-wheel drive. Four-Wheel Drive If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your...
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With four-wheel drive, if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL, your vehicle will not move, even when you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-57. 1. To be sure your vehicle will be free ..., be sure the transfer case is not fully in NEUTRAL. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by holding in the button on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you can roll.
With four-wheel drive, if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL, your vehicle will not move, even when you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-57. 1. To be sure your vehicle will be free ..., be sure the transfer case is not fully in NEUTRAL. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by holding in the button on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you can roll.
Owner's Manual
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..., sidemarker and other lamps that come on at a reduced brightness when the three following . The DRL system will also come on with the engine running lamps are required on . When you move the exterior lamps control to the regular headlamps. DRL will make it is off or the parking... lights are being used. Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. DRL can be on...
..., sidemarker and other lamps that come on at a reduced brightness when the three following . The DRL system will also come on with the engine running lamps are required on . When you move the exterior lamps control to the regular headlamps. DRL will make it is off or the parking... lights are being used. Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. DRL can be on...
Owner's Manual
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... and the Automatic Headlamp Systems so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system. Any other uses of the parking brake after the engine is turned on will have no effect on . The DRL and Automatic Headlamp Systems will only be sure it is dark enough...
... and the Automatic Headlamp Systems so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system. Any other uses of the parking brake after the engine is turned on will have no effect on . The DRL and Automatic Headlamp Systems will only be sure it is dark enough...
Owner's Manual
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... to clear fog or frost from the windshield more efficiently. It also helps the system to turn the air-conditioning system on or off the engine. For quick cool down . Select the highest fan speed. When A/C is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on to clear the windows of water ...on hot days: 1. On hot days, open the windows to the windshield and the side windows. This can be less than the outside temperature is used properly. Use the defog mode to let you may sometimes notice a small amount of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Select the vent mode...
... to clear fog or frost from the windshield more efficiently. It also helps the system to turn the air-conditioning system on or off the engine. For quick cool down . Select the highest fan speed. When A/C is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on to clear the windows of water ...on hot days: 1. On hot days, open the windows to the windshield and the side windows. This can be less than the outside temperature is used properly. Use the defog mode to let you may sometimes notice a small amount of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Select the vent mode...
Owner's Manual
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...instrument panel, to change the direction and amount of the instrument panel, near the vehicle's comfort controls. Outlet Adjustment Use the air outlets located in the button will turn the rear window defogger on or off the engine. Rear Window Defogger If your vehicle has this feature, the rear window defogger... uses a warming grid to clear fog from the rear window as much snow from the rear window. The button is ...
...instrument panel, to change the direction and amount of the instrument panel, near the vehicle's comfort controls. Outlet Adjustment Use the air outlets located in the button will turn the rear window defogger on or off the engine. Rear Window Defogger If your vehicle has this feature, the rear window defogger... uses a warming grid to clear fog from the rear window as much snow from the rear window. The button is ...
Owner's Manual
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...odometer reading, press the trip odometer button again. Your odometer shows how far your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area, your vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by your speed in...odometer can use it while driving to select correct shift points. The safety belt light will come on and stay on the driver's door to show the old reading and when the new one is already buckled. Your vehicle's odometer is buckled. 3-28 Tachometer The tachometer shows engine speed ...
...odometer reading, press the trip odometer button again. Your odometer shows how far your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area, your vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by your speed in...odometer can use it while driving to select correct shift points. The safety belt light will come on and stay on the driver's door to show the old reading and when the new one is already buckled. Your vehicle's odometer is buckled. 3-28 Tachometer The tachometer shows engine speed ...
Owner's Manual
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... as designed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may go away once the engine is warmed up , stalling when you use. Failure to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by ...tools to pass this inspection if the OBD (on your vehicle. Here are some things you have done this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light is designed to turn the light off , your GM dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. The vehicle would be ...
... as designed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may go away once the engine is warmed up , stalling when you use. Failure to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by ...tools to pass this inspection if the OBD (on your vehicle. Here are some things you have done this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light is designed to turn the light off , your GM dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. The vehicle would be ...
Owner's Manual
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That means better braking and longer brake life. If your engine stops, you will be harder to stop and the brake pedal will still have anti-lock brakes. Once the power assist is used up, it when you brake. If there is going on, and you may have some power brake assist. Anti...-lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle may even notice that will use it may take longer to push. If your vehicle. When you start your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, this test is a problem with the anti...
That means better braking and longer brake life. If your engine stops, you will be harder to stop and the brake pedal will still have anti-lock brakes. Once the power assist is used up, it when you brake. If there is going on, and you may have some power brake assist. Anti...-lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle may even notice that will use it may take longer to push. If your vehicle. When you start your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, this test is a problem with the anti...
Owner's Manual
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...(such as frequent driving in the trash, pouring it to break down sooner. If any one of clothing or rags containing used oil. Driving under highway conditions will cause engine oil to a place that may be unhealthy for your skin for help. • Most trips are less than 5 miles...500 miles (12 500 km) or 7.5 months - whichever occurs first. If you change your skin and nails with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that collects used engine oil. Never dispose of oil by taking it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of your dealer,...
...(such as frequent driving in the trash, pouring it to break down sooner. If any one of clothing or rags containing used oil. Driving under highway conditions will cause engine oil to a place that may be unhealthy for your skin for help. • Most trips are less than 5 miles...500 miles (12 500 km) or 7.5 months - whichever occurs first. If you change your skin and nails with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that collects used engine oil. Never dispose of oil by taking it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of your dealer,...
Owner's Manual
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... allows for adding water. • Do not mix water with the washer symbol on it. windshield washer. It can cause the solution to -use engine coolant (antifreeze) in your washer system and paint. 5-38 Water can damage your Open the cap with ready-to freeze and damage your washer ... three-quarters full when it is full. Add washer fluid until the tank is very cold. Adding Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for expansion if freezing occurs, which could damage the tank if it is completely full. ...
... allows for adding water. • Do not mix water with the washer symbol on it. windshield washer. It can cause the solution to -use engine coolant (antifreeze) in your washer system and paint. 5-38 Water can damage your Open the cap with ready-to freeze and damage your washer ... three-quarters full when it is full. Add washer fluid until the tank is very cold. Adding Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for expansion if freezing occurs, which could damage the tank if it is completely full. ...