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erearespecialthings to knowaboutsafetybeltsandchildren.And erearedifferentrulesforbabiesandsmallerchildren. We'll start mer Posit/on This part describesthedriver'srestraintsystem. --... K2425 1-20 with the driver position. If a child will beriding in yourvehicle,seethepartafterthisone,called First,you'llwanttoknowwhichrestraintsystemsyourvehiclehas. i... Phis part is onlyforpeople of adultsize.
erearespecialthings to knowaboutsafetybeltsandchildren.And erearedifferentrulesforbabiesandsmallerchildren. We'll start mer Posit/on This part describesthedriver'srestraintsystem. --... K2425 1-20 with the driver position. If a child will beriding in yourvehicle,seethepartafterthisone,called First,you'llwanttoknowwhichrestraintsystemsyourvehiclehas. i... Phis part is onlyforpeople of adultsize.
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...'s wrong with this? In a crashyouwouldmoveforwardtoomuch,whichcouldincreaseinjury. If thebeltisn'tlongenough,see"SafetyBeltExtender''attheendofthis section. so you Thelap part of thebodyarebestable to slideunderthelapbelt.Ifyou slid underit,thebelt you'dbelesslikely wouldapplyforceatyourabdomen.Thiscouldcauseseriousorevenfatal injuries.Theshoulderbeltshouldgoovertheshoulderandacrossthechest. These parts of thebeltshouldbe low andsnugonthehips,justtouching thethighs. Theshoulderbeltshould fit against your body. 1-22 It won'tgivenearlyasmuchprotectionthis You canbeseriouslyhurt...
...'s wrong with this? In a crashyouwouldmoveforwardtoomuch,whichcouldincreaseinjury. If thebeltisn'tlongenough,see"SafetyBeltExtender''attheendofthis section. so you Thelap part of thebodyarebestable to slideunderthelapbelt.Ifyou slid underit,thebelt you'dbelesslikely wouldapplyforceatyourabdomen.Thiscouldcauseseriousorevenfatal injuries.Theshoulderbeltshouldgoovertheshoulderandacrossthechest. These parts of thebeltshouldbe low andsnugonthehips,justtouching thethighs. Theshoulderbeltshould fit against your body. 1-22 It won'tgivenearlyasmuchprotectionthis You canbeseriouslyhurt...
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... is secure. To removethechildrestraint,justunbucklethe.vehicle'ssafetybelt.It will be able to unbuckle it isn't,securetherestraint in buckleitagain.Thensee a different place in differentdirectionstobesure it issecure. part aboutthetopstrap if the 1-40 or aroundtherestraint.Thechild how. 5. Bucklethebelt.Makesurethereleasebuttonfacesupwardoroutward, so you'll be readytoworkforanadultorlarger child passenger. 4. Pushand pull thechildrestraint in the vehicle and contact...
... is secure. To removethechildrestraint,justunbucklethe.vehicle'ssafetybelt.It will be able to unbuckle it isn't,securetherestraint in buckleitagain.Thensee a different place in differentdirectionstobesure it issecure. part aboutthetopstrap if the 1-40 or aroundtherestraint.Thechild how. 5. Bucklethebelt.Makesurethereleasebuttonfacesupwardoroutward, so you'll be readytoworkforanadultorlarger child passenger. 4. Pushand pull thechildrestraint in the vehicle and contact...
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in front of thechild's face orneck. Put therestraintontheseat.Followtheinstructionsforthechild restraint. 2. lap part throughoraround therestraint.Thechildrestraintinstructions will show youhow.See if theshoulderbeltwouldgo in differentdirections to besureit is To removethechildrestraint,justunbucklethevehicle'ssafetybeltandlet it behindthechildrestraint. 142 To tightenthebelt,feeditbackintotheretractorwhileyoupushdown onthechildrestraint. 8. ...
in front of thechild's face orneck. Put therestraintontheseat.Followtheinstructionsforthechild restraint. 2. lap part throughoraround therestraint.Thechildrestraintinstructions will show youhow.See if theshoulderbeltwouldgo in differentdirections to besureit is To removethechildrestraint,justunbucklethevehicle'ssafetybeltandlet it behindthechildrestraint. 142 To tightenthebelt,feeditbackintotheretractorwhileyoupushdown onthechildrestraint. 8. ...
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... it onlyfortheseat to fit. AM177001 I belts are working properly. if youseeanythingthatmightkeeparestraintsystemfrom doing its job,have safety belt parts like the retractor replaced or anchorage locations repaired-even if thebeltwasn'tbeingusedatthetime of the collision. and just for any loose... parts ordamage. Collision damage also may mean f you 'vehadacrash,doyouneednewbelts? Checking Your Now andthen,makesure estraint Systems all...
... it onlyfortheseat to fit. AM177001 I belts are working properly. if youseeanythingthatmightkeeparestraintsystemfrom doing its job,have safety belt parts like the retractor replaced or anchorage locations repaired-even if thebeltwasn'tbeingusedatthetime of the collision. and just for any loose... parts ordamage. Collision damage also may mean f you 'vehadacrash,doyouneednewbelts? Checking Your Now andthen,makesure estraint Systems all...
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K2221 To settheparkingbrake: Holdtheregularbrakepedaldownwithyourrightfoot.Pushdownthe If theignitionis on,thebrakesystem parkingbrakepedalwithyourleftfoot. Hills"intheIndex.Thatpartshowshowtoturnyourfront If YOU aretowingatrailerandareparkingonanyhill: See"Towing a Trailer" in the Index. To releasetheparkingbrake: Holdtheregularbrakepedaldown.Pullthelevermarked RELEASE. If you areonahill: See''Parkingon wheels. ...- do first to the trailer from moving. That part shows what to keep 2-23 warninglightwillcomeon.
K2221 To settheparkingbrake: Holdtheregularbrakepedaldownwithyourrightfoot.Pushdownthe If theignitionis on,thebrakesystem parkingbrakepedalwithyourleftfoot. Hills"intheIndex.Thatpartshowshowtoturnyourfront If YOU aretowingatrailerandareparkingonanyhill: See"Towing a Trailer" in the Index. To releasetheparkingbrake: Holdtheregularbrakepedaldown.Pullthelevermarked RELEASE. If you areonahill: See''Parkingon wheels. ...- do first to the trailer from moving. That part shows what to keep 2-23 warninglightwillcomeon.
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...'sfunctions. I youarefamiliarwiththispart,youshouldnotbe f alarmedwhenthishappens. or is a problemwithone of your vehicle. When one of your vehicle. is a problemwithone of the warninglightscomesonandstaysonwhenyouare driving, or whenoneofthegagesshowstheremay beaproblem,checkthe part that are on your Gagescanindicatewhentheremaybe vehicle'sfunctions.Oftengagesandwarninglightsworktogether to do repairs canbecostly-andevendangerous. that tells you will helpyoulocatethem. As you what to know yourwarninglightsandgages;They...
...'sfunctions. I youarefamiliarwiththispart,youshouldnotbe f alarmedwhenthishappens. or is a problemwithone of your vehicle. When one of your vehicle. is a problemwithone of the warninglightscomesonandstaysonwhenyouare driving, or whenoneofthegagesshowstheremay beaproblem,checkthe part that are on your Gagescanindicatewhentheremaybe vehicle'sfunctions.Oftengagesandwarninglightsworktogether to do repairs canbecostly-andevendangerous. that tells you will helpyoulocatethem. As you what to know yourwarninglightsandgages;They...
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... it willstay on then,have it meansyoumayhaveabrakeproblem. couldbe a brakeproblem.Haveyourbrakesysteminspectedrightaway. You maynoticethatthepedalisharder to push.Or,thepedalmay go closer to thefloor. K2325 Your vehicle'shydraulicbrakesystemisdividedinto two parts. Ifone part isn'tworking,theotherpartcanstillworkandstopyou.Forgoodbraking, If thewarninglightgoeson,there though,youneedbothpartsworkingwell.
... it willstay on then,have it meansyoumayhaveabrakeproblem. couldbe a brakeproblem.Haveyourbrakesysteminspectedrightaway. You maynoticethatthepedalisharder to push.Or,thepedalmay go closer to thefloor. K2325 Your vehicle'shydraulicbrakesystemisdividedinto two parts. Ifone part isn'tworking,theotherpartcanstillworkandstopyou.Forgoodbraking, If thewarninglightgoeson,there though,youneedbothpartsworkingwell.
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If it'sdeep enoughtocoveryourwheelhubs,axles,orexhaustpipe,don'ttry it slowly. Also, waterthatdeepcandamageyour axle and other vehicle parts. Don'tdrivethroughrushing water. Thesesubstances can bedangerous. service due to 4-24 Refer to off-road use. If thewaterisn'ttoodeep,thendrivethrough it -you and your passengers could ...
If it'sdeep enoughtocoveryourwheelhubs,axles,orexhaustpipe,don'ttry it slowly. Also, waterthatdeepcandamageyour axle and other vehicle parts. Don'tdrivethroughrushing water. Thesesubstances can bedangerous. service due to 4-24 Refer to off-road use. If thewaterisn'ttoodeep,thendrivethrough it -you and your passengers could ...
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... and trailermovingandthenapplythetrailerbrakecontroller by thetrailermanufacturer. Dr!whcJ with yourrig. Be sure to install,adjust and instructions for the trailer brakes maintainthemproperly. You couldevenloseyour brakes. 0 8 Will thetrailerbrake parts take 3,000 psi (20 650 kPa)ofpressure?
... and trailermovingandthenapplythetrailerbrakecontroller by thetrailermanufacturer. Dr!whcJ with yourrig. Be sure to install,adjust and instructions for the trailer brakes maintainthemproperly. You couldevenloseyour brakes. 0 8 Will thetrailerbrake parts take 3,000 psi (20 650 kPa)ofpressure?
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Attachthecableat least 18 inches (45 cm)awayfromthedeadbattery, but notnearengine parts thatmove.Theelectricalconnection is just as good there, but thechanceofsparksgettingback to thedeadbattery. Don'tconnect (t)to thegoodbattery'snegative Don'tlet the ... one . 7. Connectthe red positive (t) cable to thepositive (t) terminal of the (t)terminal if the vehiclewiththedeadbattery.Usearemotepositive vehicle has one . 8. (-) or ametalengine part. It goes to a heavy unpaintedmetalpart on theengine of thenegativecable doesn't go to thebattery is much less. 5-5 Fansorothermovingengine...
Attachthecableat least 18 inches (45 cm)awayfromthedeadbattery, but notnearengine parts thatmove.Theelectricalconnection is just as good there, but thechanceofsparksgettingback to thedeadbattery. Don'tconnect (t)to thegoodbattery'snegative Don'tlet the ... one . 7. Connectthe red positive (t) cable to thepositive (t) terminal of the (t)terminal if the vehiclewiththedeadbattery.Usearemotepositive vehicle has one . 8. (-) or ametalengine part. It goes to a heavy unpaintedmetalpart on theengine of thenegativecable doesn't go to thebattery is much less. 5-5 Fansorothermovingengine...
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good batteryandruntheenginefor 11. K2506 10. Try to prevent electrical shorting. Now startthevehiclewiththe awhile. HEAVY ENGINE PART DEAD B A l T E R I , B a '_ . . ' . Take care that they don't touch each other or anyother metal. If it won't start after a few tries, it probablyneedsservice. 12. 'Remove the cables in reverseorder to start the vehiclewiththedeadbattery. I K1508 5-6 ym g ... ...
good batteryandruntheenginefor 11. K2506 10. Try to prevent electrical shorting. Now startthevehiclewiththe awhile. HEAVY ENGINE PART DEAD B A l T E R I , B a '_ . . ' . Take care that they don't touch each other or anyother metal. If it won't start after a few tries, it probablyneedsservice. 12. 'Remove the cables in reverseorder to start the vehiclewiththedeadbattery. I K1508 5-6 ym g ... ...
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... be exceeded, f thenthereardrivewheelshavetobesupportedonadolly. 5-7 Try tohavea GM dealeroraprofessionaltowingservice tow yourvehicle. Beforeyoudoanything,turnon Whenyoucall,tellthetowingservice: 8 the hazardwarningflashers. Never let passengers ride Never tow faster than safe 8 8 Nevertowwithdamaged parts notfullysecured. If thevehiclemustbetowed on the rearwheels,unless you haveone. Theycanprovidetherightequipmentandknowhow to you orothers: in astraight-aheadposition,withaclampingdevice Do notusethevehicle'ssteeringcolumnlock for designedfortowingsetvice. If therewas an...
... be exceeded, f thenthereardrivewheelshavetobesupportedonadolly. 5-7 Try tohavea GM dealeroraprofessionaltowingservice tow yourvehicle. Beforeyoudoanything,turnon Whenyoucall,tellthetowingservice: 8 the hazardwarningflashers. Never let passengers ride Never tow faster than safe 8 8 Nevertowwithdamaged parts notfullysecured. If thevehiclemustbetowed on the rearwheels,unless you haveone. Theycanprovidetherightequipmentandknowhow to you orothers: in astraight-aheadposition,withaclampingdevice Do notusethevehicle'ssteeringcolumnlock for designedfortowingsetvice. If therewas an...
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bolt. And, the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat.Thatcouldcauseanenginecompartment fire or otherdamage.Whenyou'restuck,spinthewheelsas little as possible.Don'tspinthewheelsabove 35 mph (55 km/h)asshown on the tire ...
bolt. And, the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat.Thatcouldcauseanenginecompartment fire or otherdamage.Whenyou'restuck,spinthewheelsas little as possible.Don'tspinthewheelsabove 35 mph (55 km/h)asshown on the tire ...
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...6-33 Other Maintenance Items ...6-34 Lubrication...6-35 Replacing Brake System Parts Electrical System ...6-37 Battery ...6-37 Bulb Replacement...6-37 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...6-43 Exhaust System...6-45 Loading Your Vehicle ...6-46 6-48 Tires... ...6-49 Tire Inspection ... Cleaning the Inside Of Your Vehicle ...Inflation-Tire Pressure Cleaning the Outside OfYour Vehicle ...6-61 6-64 Appearance Care Materials ... Vehicle Identification Number ...6-65 6-67 Service Parts Identification Label ...Specification Charts...6-68
...6-33 Other Maintenance Items ...6-34 Lubrication...6-35 Replacing Brake System Parts Electrical System ...6-37 Battery ...6-37 Bulb Replacement...6-37 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...6-43 Exhaust System...6-45 Loading Your Vehicle ...6-46 6-48 Tires... ...6-49 Tire Inspection ... Cleaning the Inside Of Your Vehicle ...Inflation-Tire Pressure Cleaning the Outside OfYour Vehicle ...6-61 6-64 Appearance Care Materials ... Vehicle Identification Number ...6-65 6-67 Service Parts Identification Label ...Specification Charts...6-68
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You'llgetgenuine GM partsandGM-trainedandsupportedservicepeople. Be sure to use the wrongfasteners,parts can be happywithit.Wehopeyou'll go to getthe properGeneralMotorsServiceManual. We hopeyou'llwant to keepyourGMvehicle haveone...the properservice serviceyourvehiclethanthismanualcan. You shouldkeeparecordwith all GM. manual,see"ServicePublications'' in the Index. You could behurt. 8 6-3 Genuine GM parts Dohg Your Own Servke Work If you want to yourdealerfor all yourserviceneeds. Your GeneralMotorsdealerknowsyourvehiclebest and wantsyou to be easilyconfused. If you ...
You'llgetgenuine GM partsandGM-trainedandsupportedservicepeople. Be sure to use the wrongfasteners,parts can be happywithit.Wehopeyou'll go to getthe properGeneralMotorsServiceManual. We hopeyou'llwant to keepyourGMvehicle haveone...the properservice serviceyourvehiclethanthismanualcan. You shouldkeeparecordwith all GM. manual,see"ServicePublications'' in the Index. You could behurt. 8 6-3 Genuine GM parts Dohg Your Own Servke Work If you want to yourdealerfor all yourserviceneeds. Your GeneralMotorsdealerknowsyourvehiclebest and wantsyou to be easilyconfused. If you ...
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... emissions.GeneralMotorsrecommendsthatyouusereformulatedgasoline. In addition,somegasolinesuppliersarenowproducingreformulated gasolines. GeneralMotorsrecommendsthatyouusegasolineswiththeseblending materials, such as MTBE andethanol. If you 'llbe doing so, youcan help cleanthe air, especially in those parts of thecountrythathavehighercarbonmonoxide levels. fuel that meansyouhaveaproblem. By doing so, youcanhelpcleanthe air,especially in thoseparts of gasolinewithdetergentadditiveswillhelppreventdepositsfrom forming in yourengine and fuel system.Thathelpskeepyourengine in tune ...
... emissions.GeneralMotorsrecommendsthatyouusereformulatedgasoline. In addition,somegasolinesuppliersarenowproducingreformulated gasolines. GeneralMotorsrecommendsthatyouusegasolineswiththeseblending materials, such as MTBE andethanol. If you 'llbe doing so, youcan help cleanthe air, especially in those parts of thecountrythathavehighercarbonmonoxide levels. fuel that meansyouhaveaproblem. By doing so, youcanhelpcleanthe air,especially in thoseparts of gasolinewithdetergentadditiveswillhelppreventdepositsfrom forming in yourengine and fuel system.Thathelpskeepyourengine in tune ...
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... Change: A goodtime to checkyourautomatictransmission fluid leveliswhen the engine oil is off . TOO ~ L J .ME~ C mean that some of the fluid G d d come out and fall m hot: engine parts. easily get ;an accurate yeading if you could beburned.Don'tdrivewith it stops flame if the enginebackfires. to get ink your er'rgine, which will...
... Change: A goodtime to checkyourautomatictransmission fluid leveliswhen the engine oil is off . TOO ~ L J .ME~ C mean that some of the fluid G d d come out and fall m hot: engine parts. easily get ;an accurate yeading if you could beburned.Don'tdrivewith it stops flame if the enginebackfires. to get ink your er'rgine, which will...
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...beforethe Plainwater,or some otherliquidlikealcohol,can freeze ,and crack the engine, radiator, heater coreandother parts. Some conditions,suchasairtrapped in thecoolingsystem,canaffectthe coolantlevel in theradiator.Checkthecoolantlevelwhentheengineiscold and follow thestepsunder"AddingCoolant"...but you ,use : Use amixture of clean water (preferablydistilled),andantifreezethatmeets "GM Specification6038-M,"whichwon'tdamagealuminum parts. If you wouldn't get the overheat warning. If you use GM EngineCoolantSupplement(sealer)withacompletecoolantchange. Helpkeeptheproperenginetemperature...
...beforethe Plainwater,or some otherliquidlikealcohol,can freeze ,and crack the engine, radiator, heater coreandother parts. Some conditions,suchasairtrapped in thecoolingsystem,canaffectthe coolantlevel in theradiator.Checkthecoolantlevelwhentheengineiscold and follow thestepsunder"AddingCoolant"...but you ,use : Use amixture of clean water (preferablydistilled),andantifreezethatmeets "GM Specification6038-M,"whichwon'tdamagealuminum parts. If you wouldn't get the overheat warning. If you use GM EngineCoolantSupplement(sealer)withacompletecoolantchange. Helpkeeptheproperenginetemperature...
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... it isnew.Whenyoureplaceparts of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your front and rearbrakes can damage brake system parts So badly !hat they'll have to expectcanchange in manyotherways if someoneputs in thewrongreplacementbrakeparts. 6-33 What To Add: Whenyou do... need brakefluid,useonly DOT-3 brakefluid-suchasDelco Supreme l l @ (GM Part No. 1052535). If youdon't,yourbrakesmay no longerworkproperly.For example, if someone put in-be oftopquality and workwelltogether if thevehicle is to Hydro...
... it isnew.Whenyoureplaceparts of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your front and rearbrakes can damage brake system parts So badly !hat they'll have to expectcanchange in manyotherways if someoneputs in thewrongreplacementbrakeparts. 6-33 What To Add: Whenyou do... need brakefluid,useonly DOT-3 brakefluid-suchasDelco Supreme l l @ (GM Part No. 1052535). If youdon't,yourbrakesmay no longerworkproperly.For example, if someone put in-be oftopquality and workwelltogether if thevehicle is to Hydro...