Owner's Manual
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We'll start mer Posit/on This part describesthedriver'srestraintsystem. --... with the driver position. If a child will beriding in yourvehicle,seethepartafterthisone,called First,you'llwanttoknowwhichrestraintsystemsyourvehiclehas. K2425 1-20 erearespecialthings to knowaboutsafetybeltsandchildren.And erearedifferentrulesforbabiesandsmallerchildren. i... Phis part is onlyforpeople of adultsize.
We'll start mer Posit/on This part describesthedriver'srestraintsystem. --... with the driver position. If a child will beriding in yourvehicle,seethepartafterthisone,called First,you'llwanttoknowwhichrestraintsystemsyourvehiclehas. K2425 1-20 erearespecialthings to knowaboutsafetybeltsandchildren.And erearedifferentrulesforbabiesandsmallerchildren. i... Phis part is onlyforpeople of adultsize.
Owner's Manual
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... A: Theshoulderbeltis way. It won'tgivenearlyasmuchprotectionthis You canbeseriouslyhurt if yourshoulderbelt is too loose. In acrash,thisappliesforcetothestrongpelvicbones.And to slideunderthelapbelt.Ifyou slid underit,thebelt you Thelap part of thebodyarebestable to takebeltrestrainingforces. too loose. In a crashyouwouldmoveforwardtoomuch,whichcouldincreaseinjury. If thebeltisn'tlongenough,see"SafetyBeltExtender''attheendofthis section. Makesurethereleasebuttononthebucklefacesupwardoroutward wouldbeabletounbuckle it quicklyifyoueverhadto. Theshoulderbeltshould fit against your...
... A: Theshoulderbeltis way. It won'tgivenearlyasmuchprotectionthis You canbeseriouslyhurt if yourshoulderbelt is too loose. In acrash,thisappliesforcetothestrongpelvicbones.And to slideunderthelapbelt.Ifyou slid underit,thebelt you Thelap part of thebodyarebestable to takebeltrestrainingforces. too loose. In a crashyouwouldmoveforwardtoomuch,whichcouldincreaseinjury. If thebeltisn'tlongenough,see"SafetyBeltExtender''attheendofthis section. Makesurethereleasebuttononthebucklefacesupwardoroutward wouldbeabletounbuckle it quicklyifyoueverhadto. Theshoulderbeltshould fit against your...
Owner's Manual
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...'ssafetybelt.It will be able to unbuckle it is secure. 2. Pushand pull thechildrestraint in thechildrestraintastheinstructions say. Follow theinstructionsforthechild restraint. 3. To tightenthebelt,pull its freeendwhileyoupushdownonthechild restraint. 7. part aboutthetopstrap if the 1-40 Securethechild in differentdirectionstobesure it quickly if youeverneedto. 6. If it issecure. or aroundtherestraint.Thechild how. 5. Runthevehicle'ssafetybeltthrough restraintinstructionswillshowyou Securhg a Child Restraint in...
...'ssafetybelt.It will be able to unbuckle it is secure. 2. Pushand pull thechildrestraint in thechildrestraintastheinstructions say. Follow theinstructionsforthechild restraint. 3. To tightenthebelt,pull its freeendwhileyoupushdownonthechild restraint. 7. part aboutthetopstrap if the 1-40 Securethechild in differentdirectionstobesure it quickly if youeverneedto. 6. If it issecure. or aroundtherestraint.Thechild how. 5. Runthevehicle'ssafetybeltthrough restraintinstructionswillshowyou Securhg a Child Restraint in...
Owner's Manual
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Pull out thevehicle'ssafetybeltandrunthe say. Securethechildinthechildrestraintastheinstructions 3. 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. ...
Pull out thevehicle'ssafetybeltandrunthe say. Securethechildinthechildrestraintastheinstructions 3. 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. ...
Owner's Manual
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and just for any loose parts ordamage. Look for the seat in yourvehiclethatyouchoose. Collision damage also may mean f you 'vehadacrash,doyouneednewbelts? To wearit, just attach it use it, and use it ... estraint Systems all yourbelts,buckles,latchplates,retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are cut or damaged, replace them. 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. Look for the seat in yourvehiclethatyouchoose. Collision damage also may mean f you 'vehadacrash,doyouneednewbelts? To wearit, just attach it use it, and use it ... estraint Systems all yourbelts,buckles,latchplates,retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are cut or damaged, replace them. if youseeanythingthatmightkeeparestraintsystemfrom doing its job,have safety belt parts like the retractor replaced or anchorage locations repaired-even if thebeltwasn'tbeingusedatthetime of the collision.
Owner's Manual
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Hills"intheIndex.Thatpartshowshowtoturnyourfront If YOU aretowingatrailerandareparkingonanyhill: See"Towing a Trailer" in the Index. warninglightwillcomeon. ...- To releasetheparkingbrake: Holdtheregularbrakepedaldown.Pullthelevermarked RELEASE. do first to the trailer from moving. K2221 To settheparkingbrake: Holdtheregularbrakepedaldownwithyourrightfoot.Pushdownthe If theignitionis on,thebrakesystem parkingbrakepedalwithyourleftfoot. That part shows what to keep 2-23 If you areonahill: See''Parkingon wheels.
Hills"intheIndex.Thatpartshowshowtoturnyourfront If YOU aretowingatrailerandareparkingonanyhill: See"Towing a Trailer" in the Index. warninglightwillcomeon. ...- To releasetheparkingbrake: Holdtheregularbrakepedaldown.Pullthelevermarked RELEASE. do first to the trailer from moving. K2221 To settheparkingbrake: Holdtheregularbrakepedaldownwithyourrightfoot.Pushdownthe If theignitionis on,thebrakesystem parkingbrakepedalwithyourleftfoot. That part shows what to keep 2-23 If you areonahill: See''Parkingon wheels.
Owner's Manual
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Waiting to yourwarninglightsandgagescouldalsosaveyouorothersfrom injury. When one of the warninglightscomesonandstaysonwhenyouare driving, or whenoneofthegagesshowstheremay beaproblem,checkthe part that are on your vehicle. rning bights9 Gages and indica%ors This part describes the warning lights and gages Thepictures will seeinthedetailsonthenextfewpages, somewarninglightscomeonbrieflywhenyouturntheignitionkeyjusttolet youknowthey'reworking. Warninglightsandgagescansignalthatsomethingiswrongbefore it becomesseriousenough to causeanexpensiverepairorreplacement.Paying attention...
Waiting to yourwarninglightsandgagescouldalsosaveyouorothersfrom injury. When one of the warninglightscomesonandstaysonwhenyouare driving, or whenoneofthegagesshowstheremay beaproblem,checkthe part that are on your vehicle. rning bights9 Gages and indica%ors This part describes the warning lights and gages Thepictures will seeinthedetailsonthenextfewpages, somewarninglightscomeonbrieflywhenyouturntheignitionkeyjusttolet youknowthey'reworking. Warninglightsandgagescansignalthatsomethingiswrongbefore it becomesseriousenough to causeanexpensiverepairorreplacement.Paying attention...
Owner's Manual
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Ifone part isn'tworking,theotherpartcanstillworkandstopyou.Forgoodbraking, If thewarninglightgoeson,there though,youneedbothpartsworkingwell. If thelight is on.Drivingwiththebrakewarninglightoncanleadtoan accident. You maynoticethatthepedalisharder to push.Or,thepedalmay go closer to ....(See"Towing YourVehicle" in theIndex.) Your brakesystemmaynotbeworkingproperly if thebrakewarning light is stillonafteryou'vepulled off theroadandstopcarefully. couldbe a brakeproblem.Haveyourbrakesysteminspectedrightaway. K2325 Your vehicle'shydraulicbrakesystemisdividedinto two parts.
Ifone part isn'tworking,theotherpartcanstillworkandstopyou.Forgoodbraking, If thewarninglightgoeson,there though,youneedbothpartsworkingwell. If thelight is on.Drivingwiththebrakewarninglightoncanleadtoan accident. You maynoticethatthepedalisharder to push.Or,thepedalmay go closer to ....(See"Towing YourVehicle" in theIndex.) Your brakesystemmaynotbeworkingproperly if thebrakewarning light is stillonafteryou'vepulled off theroadandstopcarefully. couldbe a brakeproblem.Haveyourbrakesysteminspectedrightaway. K2325 Your vehicle'shydraulicbrakesystemisdividedinto two parts.
Owner's Manual
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... it's onlyinchesdeep, it maytake you longer to startyourengine.When you 'llnever be afirehazard. Your vehicle will requiremorefrequent Sectlon 7 foradditionalinformation. Also, waterthatdeepcandamageyour axle and other vehicle parts. If it'sdeep enoughtocoveryourwheelhubs,axles,orexhaustpipe,don'ttry it-you probably won't get through water,rememberthatwhenyourbrakesgetwet, it can causeglazingandunevenbraking.Checkthebody structure,steering,suspension,wheels,tires...
... it's onlyinchesdeep, it maytake you longer to startyourengine.When you 'llnever be afirehazard. Your vehicle will requiremorefrequent Sectlon 7 foradditionalinformation. Also, waterthatdeepcandamageyour axle and other vehicle parts. If it'sdeep enoughtocoveryourwheelhubs,axles,orexhaustpipe,don'ttry it-you probably won't get through water,rememberthatwhenyourbrakesgetwet, it can causeglazingandunevenbraking.Checkthebody structure,steering,suspension,wheels,tires...
Owner's Manual
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... so responsive as yourvehicle is byitself. Be sure to readandfollowthe so you'll be surethebrakes are working.Thisletsyoucheckyour electricalconnectionatthesametime. 4-60 You couldevenloseyour brakes. 0 8 Will thetrailerbrake parts take 3,000 psi (20 650 kPa)ofpressure? If everythingchecksoutthis far,thenmakethebrake fluid tapatthe port onthemastercylinderthatsendsfluidtotherearbrakes.Butdon't use coppertubingforthis. Towing a trailerrequiresacertainamount of thetrailer.And alwayskeep in...
... so responsive as yourvehicle is byitself. Be sure to readandfollowthe so you'll be surethebrakes are working.Thisletsyoucheckyour electricalconnectionatthesametime. 4-60 You couldevenloseyour brakes. 0 8 Will thetrailerbrake parts take 3,000 psi (20 650 kPa)ofpressure? If everythingchecksoutthis far,thenmakethebrake fluid tapatthe port onthemastercylinderthatsendsfluidtotherearbrakes.Butdon't use coppertubingforthis. Towing a trailerrequiresacertainamount of thetrailer.And alwayskeep in...
Owner's Manual
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...6. Don'tconnect (t)to thepositive (t) terminal of thegoodbattery.Usearemotepositive (t) terminal if the vehicle has one . 7. Fansorothermovingengine parts can injure you 'll geta shortthatwoulddamagethebatteryandmaybeotherparts,too. Now connecttheblacknegative (-) terminal. (-) cable to thegoodbattery'snegative Don'tlet the ... less. 5-5 Attachthecableat least 18 inches (45 cm)awayfromthedeadbattery, but notnearengine parts thatmove.Theelectricalconnection is just as good there, but thechanceofsparksgettingback to thepositive (t) terminal of thevehiclewith the deadbattery. 9. (-) ...
...6. Don'tconnect (t)to thepositive (t) terminal of thegoodbattery.Usearemotepositive (t) terminal if the vehicle has one . 7. Fansorothermovingengine parts can injure you 'll geta shortthatwoulddamagethebatteryandmaybeotherparts,too. Now connecttheblacknegative (-) terminal. (-) cable to thegoodbattery'snegative Don'tlet the ... less. 5-5 Attachthecableat least 18 inches (45 cm)awayfromthedeadbattery, but notnearengine parts thatmove.Theelectricalconnection is just as good there, but thechanceofsparksgettingback to thepositive (t) terminal of thevehiclewith the deadbattery. 9. (-) ...
Owner's Manual
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good batteryandruntheenginefor 11. K2506 10. Take care that they don't touch each other or anyother metal. If it won't start the vehiclewiththedeadbattery. ym g ... ... Try to start after a few tries, it probablyneedsservice. 12. 'Remove the cables in reverseorder to prevent electrical shorting. I K1508 5-6 HEAVY ENGINE PART DEAD B A l T E R I , B a '_ . . ' . Now startthevehiclewiththe awhile.
good batteryandruntheenginefor 11. K2506 10. Take care that they don't touch each other or anyother metal. If it won't start the vehiclewiththedeadbattery. ym g ... ... Try to start after a few tries, it probablyneedsservice. 12. 'Remove the cables in reverseorder to prevent electrical shorting. I K1508 5-6 HEAVY ENGINE PART DEAD B A l T E R I , B a '_ . . ' . Now startthevehiclewiththe awhile.
Owner's Manual
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Never let passengers ride Never tow faster than safe 8 8 Nevertowwithdamaged parts notfullysecured. I theselimitsmust be exceeded, f thenthereardrivewheelshavetobesupportedonadolly. 5-7 Try tohavea GM dealeroraprofessionaltowingservice tow yourvehicle. If your vehicle has been changed since it hasbeenliftedbythetow Nevergetunderyourvehicleafter Alwaysuseseparatesafetychains 8 on eachsidewhentowinga off. ...
Never let passengers ride Never tow faster than safe 8 8 Nevertowwithdamaged parts notfullysecured. I theselimitsmust be exceeded, f thenthereardrivewheelshavetobesupportedonadolly. 5-7 Try tohavea GM dealeroraprofessionaltowingservice tow yourvehicle. If your vehicle has been changed since it hasbeenliftedbythetow Nevergetunderyourvehicleafter Alwaysuseseparatesafetychains 8 on eachsidewhentowinga off. ...
Owner's Manual
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Slidetheadapterontothe bolt in Putthetireintothevehicle,overthe theproperlocationforyourmodel, and putthewingnuton.Turnthewing nutclockwiseuntiltheadapter is to spinyour wheels. e s i ? 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 ...
Slidetheadapterontothe bolt in Putthetireintothevehicle,overthe theproperlocationforyourmodel, and putthewingnuton.Turnthewing nutclockwiseuntiltheadapter is to spinyour wheels. e s i ? 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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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
Owner's Manual
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Your GeneralMotorsdealerknowsyourvehiclebest and wantsyou to be easilyconfused. Genuine GM parts Dohg Your Own Servke Work If you 'll want to getthe properGeneralMotorsServiceManual. It tells you use the propernuts,bolts and ...Index. 8 Besureyouhavesufficientknowledge,experience,andthe properreplacementparts and toolsbeforeyouattemptany vehiclemaintenancetask. You'llgetgenuine GM partsandGM-trainedandsupportedservicepeople. Be sure to use the wrongfasteners,parts can be happywithit.Wehopeyou'll go to To order the properservice serviceyourvehiclethanthismanualcan.
Your GeneralMotorsdealerknowsyourvehiclebest and wantsyou to be easilyconfused. Genuine GM parts Dohg Your Own Servke Work If you 'll want to getthe properGeneralMotorsServiceManual. It tells you use the propernuts,bolts and ...Index. 8 Besureyouhavesufficientknowledge,experience,andthe properreplacementparts and toolsbeforeyouattemptany vehiclemaintenancetask. You'llgetgenuine GM partsandGM-trainedandsupportedservicepeople. Be sure to use the wrongfasteners,parts can be happywithit.Wehopeyou'll go to To order the properservice serviceyourvehiclethanthismanualcan.
Owner's Manual
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... pinging noise whenyou'reacceleratingordrivingupahill.That'snormaland youdon'thave to buya higher octane fuel to reducevehicle emissions.GeneralMotorsrecommendsthatyouusereformulatedgasoline. By doing so, youcanhelpcleanthe air,especially in those parts of gasolinewithdetergentadditiveswillhelppreventdepositsfrom forming in yourengine and fuel system.Thathelpskeepyourengine in thoseparts of pinging. If you 'llbe doing yourpartforcleanerair. It's the heavy,constantknock that is no...
... pinging noise whenyou'reacceleratingordrivingupahill.That'snormaland youdon'thave to buya higher octane fuel to reducevehicle emissions.GeneralMotorsrecommendsthatyouusereformulatedgasoline. By doing so, youcanhelpcleanthe air,especially in those parts of gasolinewithdetergentadditiveswillhelppreventdepositsfrom forming in yourengine and fuel system.Thathelpskeepyourengine in thoseparts of pinging. If you 'llbe doing yourpartforcleanerair. It's the heavy,constantknock that is no...
Owner's Manual
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... hot weather. 8 While pulling atrailer. 6-1 7 To removetheaircleanerfilteronagasengine,turnthewing counterclockwise.Removethecoverandchangethefilter. Q 8, a while. TOO ~ L J .ME~ C mean that some of the fluid G d d come out and fall m hot: engine parts. If it isn'tthere,andtheenginebackfires,you Whenoutsidetemperaturesareabove At high speedforquite 90°F (32°C). your transmission.
... hot weather. 8 While pulling atrailer. 6-1 7 To removetheaircleanerfilteronagasengine,turnthewing counterclockwise.Removethecoverandchangethefilter. Q 8, a while. TOO ~ L J .ME~ C mean that some of the fluid G d d come out and fall m hot: engine parts. If it isn'tthere,andtheenginebackfires,you Whenoutsidetemperaturesareabove At high speedforquite 90°F (32°C). your transmission.
Owner's Manual
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...withacompletecoolantchange. Also use : Use amixture of clean water (preferablydistilled),andantifreezethatmeets "GM Specification6038-M,"whichwon'tdamagealuminum parts. If you use these,youdon'tneedtoaddanythingelse. . ... . Yourenginecouldcatchfireandyou or otherscouldbeburned.Use If you... in the mix can freeze ,and crack the engine, radiator, heater coreandother parts. Helpkeeptheproperenginetemperature. 8 Letthewarninglightsandgagesworkastheyshould. Some conditions,suchasairtrapped in thecoolingsystem,canaffectthe coolantlevel in theradiator....
...withacompletecoolantchange. Also use : Use amixture of clean water (preferablydistilled),andantifreezethatmeets "GM Specification6038-M,"whichwon'tdamagealuminum parts. If you use these,youdon'tneedtoaddanythingelse. . ... . Yourenginecouldcatchfireandyou or otherscouldbeburned.Use If you... in the mix can freeze ,and crack the engine, radiator, heater coreandother parts. Helpkeeptheproperenginetemperature. 8 Letthewarninglightsandgagesworkastheyshould. Some conditions,suchasairtrapped in thecoolingsystem,canaffectthe coolantlevel in theradiator....
Owner's Manual
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... For example, just B few drops of eachwindow. What To Add: Whenyou do need brakefluid,useonly DOT-3 brakefluid-suchasDelco Supreme l l @ (GM Part No. 1052535). ke system Thebrakingsystemonamodernvehicleiscomplex.Itsmanypartshave to expectcanchange in manyotherways if someoneputs in thewrongreplacementbrakeparts. 6-33 Usenewbrakefluidfrom a sealed containeronly. Afterwork is done on thebrakehydraulicsystem,makesurethelevelsare... 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 havereallygood braking.
... For example, just B few drops of eachwindow. What To Add: Whenyou do need brakefluid,useonly DOT-3 brakefluid-suchasDelco Supreme l l @ (GM Part No. 1052535). ke system Thebrakingsystemonamodernvehicleiscomplex.Itsmanypartshave to expectcanchange in manyotherways if someoneputs in thewrongreplacementbrakeparts. 6-33 Usenewbrakefluidfrom a sealed containeronly. Afterwork is done on thebrakehydraulicsystem,makesurethelevelsare... 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 havereallygood braking.