Owner's Manual
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erearespecialthings to knowaboutsafetybeltsandchildren.And erearedifferentrulesforbabiesandsmallerchildren. If a child will beriding in yourvehicle,seethepartafterthisone,called First,you'llwanttoknowwhichrestraintsystemsyourvehiclehas. We'll start mer Posit/on This part describesthedriver'srestraintsystem. --... K2425 1-20 i... with the driver position. Phis part is onlyforpeople of adultsize.
erearespecialthings to knowaboutsafetybeltsandchildren.And erearedifferentrulesforbabiesandsmallerchildren. If a child will beriding in yourvehicle,seethepartafterthisone,called First,you'llwanttoknowwhichrestraintsystemsyourvehiclehas. We'll start mer Posit/on This part describesthedriver'srestraintsystem. --... K2425 1-20 i... with the driver position. Phis part is onlyforpeople of adultsize.
Owner's Manual
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...'s a suddenstop or a crash. 8: What's wrong with this? AM120015 A: Theshoulderbeltis way. too loose. In a crashyouwouldmoveforwardtoomuch,whichcouldincreaseinjury. Makesurethereleasebuttononthebucklefacesupwardoroutward wouldbeabletounbuckle it quicklyifyoueverhadto. These parts of thebodyarebestable to slideunderthelapbelt.Ifyou slid underit,thebelt you Thelap part of thebeltshouldbe low andsnugonthehips,justtouching thethighs. It won'tgivenearlyasmuchprotectionthis You canbeseriouslyhurt if yourshoulderbelt is too loose. so you 'dbelesslikely wouldapplyforceatyourabdomen...
...'s a suddenstop or a crash. 8: What's wrong with this? AM120015 A: Theshoulderbeltis way. too loose. In a crashyouwouldmoveforwardtoomuch,whichcouldincreaseinjury. Makesurethereleasebuttononthebucklefacesupwardoroutward wouldbeabletounbuckle it quicklyifyoueverhadto. These parts of thebodyarebestable to slideunderthelapbelt.Ifyou slid underit,thebelt you Thelap part of thebeltshouldbe low andsnugonthehips,justtouching thethighs. It won'tgivenearlyasmuchprotectionthis You canbeseriouslyhurt if yourshoulderbelt is too loose. so you 'dbelesslikely wouldapplyforceatyourabdomen...
Owner's Manual
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.... 2. To tightenthebelt,pull its freeendwhileyoupushdownonthechild restraint. 7. If it quickly if youeverneedto. 6. Securethechild in the Center Seat Position (Wagon M ~ d e k Second Seat) You'll beusingthelapbelt.Seetheearlier childrestrainthasone. part aboutthetopstrap if the 1-40 Follow theinstructionsforthechild restraint. 3. Bucklethebelt.Makesurethereleasebuttonfacesupwardoroutward, so you'll be readytoworkforanadultorlarger child passenger. 4. Puttherestraint on theseat. or aroundtherestraint.Thechild how. 5. To removethechildrestraint...
.... 2. To tightenthebelt,pull its freeendwhileyoupushdownonthechild restraint. 7. If it quickly if youeverneedto. 6. Securethechild in the Center Seat Position (Wagon M ~ d e k Second Seat) You'll beusingthelapbelt.Seetheearlier childrestrainthasone. part aboutthetopstrap if the 1-40 Follow theinstructionsforthechild restraint. 3. Bucklethebelt.Makesurethereleasebuttonfacesupwardoroutward, so you'll be readytoworkforanadultorlarger child passenger. 4. Puttherestraint on theseat. or aroundtherestraint.Thechild how. 5. To removethechildrestraint...
Owner's Manual
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... Restraint in front of thechild's face orneck. in differentdirections to besureit is To removethechildrestraint,justunbucklethevehicle'ssafetybeltandlet it behindthechildrestraint. 142 Pull out thevehicle'ssafetybeltandrunthe say. lap part throughoraround therestraint.Thechildrestraintinstructions will show youhow.See if theshoulderbeltwouldgo in the Right Front Seat K2438 You'llbeusingthelap-shoulderbelt.Seetheearlierpartaboutthetopstrap ifthechildrestrainthasone. 1. Safety Belts 6. To tightenthebelt,feeditbackintotheretractorwhileyoupushdown...
... Restraint in front of thechild's face orneck. in differentdirections to besureit is To removethechildrestraint,justunbucklethevehicle'ssafetybeltandlet it behindthechildrestraint. 142 Pull out thevehicle'ssafetybeltandrunthe say. lap part throughoraround therestraint.Thechildrestraintinstructions will show youhow.See if theshoulderbeltwouldgo in the Right Front Seat K2438 You'llbeusingthelap-shoulderbelt.Seetheearlierpartaboutthetopstrap ifthechildrestrainthasone. 1. Safety Belts 6. To tightenthebelt,feeditbackintotheretractorwhileyoupushdown...
Owner's Manual
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... in yourvehiclethatyouchoose. Replacing Safe Belts After a If you will have to have it is made to theregularsafetybelt. 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...
... in yourvehiclethatyouchoose. Replacing Safe Belts After a If you will have to have it is made to theregularsafetybelt. 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...
Owner's Manual
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That part shows what to keep 2-23 warninglightwillcomeon. If you areonahill: See''Parkingon wheels. K2221 To settheparkingbrake: Holdtheregularbrakepedaldownwithyourrightfoot.Pushdownthe If theignitionis on,thebrakesystem parkingbrakepedalwithyourleftfoot. do first to the trailer from moving. To releasetheparkingbrake: Holdtheregularbrakepedaldown.Pullthelevermarked RELEASE. Hills"intheIndex.Thatpartshowshowtoturnyourfront If YOU aretowingatrailerandareparkingonanyhill: See"Towing a Trailer" in the Index. ...-
That part shows what to keep 2-23 warninglightwillcomeon. If you areonahill: See''Parkingon wheels. K2221 To settheparkingbrake: Holdtheregularbrakepedaldownwithyourrightfoot.Pushdownthe If theignitionis on,thebrakesystem parkingbrakepedalwithyourleftfoot. do first to the trailer from moving. To releasetheparkingbrake: Holdtheregularbrakepedaldown.Pullthelevermarked RELEASE. Hills"intheIndex.Thatpartshowshowtoturnyourfront If YOU aretowingatrailerandareparkingonanyhill: See"Towing a Trailer" in the Index. ...-
Owner's Manual
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rning bights9 Gages and indica%ors This part describes the warning lights and gages Thepictures will seeinthedetailsonthenextfewpages, somewarninglightscomeonbrieflywhenyouturntheignitionkeyjusttolet...So pleaseget to do repairs canbecostly-andevendangerous. is a problemwithone of the warninglightscomesonandstaysonwhenyouare driving, or whenoneofthegagesshowstheremay beaproblem,checkthe part that are on your Warninglightsgoonwhentheremaybeor vehicle'sfunctions. Waiting to know yourwarninglightsandgages;They'rea big help. 2-68 Warninglightsandgagescansignalthatsomethingiswrongbefore ...
rning bights9 Gages and indica%ors This part describes the warning lights and gages Thepictures will seeinthedetailsonthenextfewpages, somewarninglightscomeonbrieflywhenyouturntheignitionkeyjusttolet...So pleaseget to do repairs canbecostly-andevendangerous. is a problemwithone of the warninglightscomesonandstaysonwhenyouare driving, or whenoneofthegagesshowstheremay beaproblem,checkthe part that are on your Warninglightsgoonwhentheremaybeor vehicle'sfunctions. Waiting to know yourwarninglightsandgages;They'rea big help. 2-68 Warninglightsandgagescansignalthatsomethingiswrongbefore ...
Owner's Manual
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...it willstay on then,have it doesn'tcome on if your parkingbrakedoesn'trelease fully. Ifone part isn'tworking,theotherpartcanstillworkandstopyou.Forgoodbraking, If thewarninglightgoeson,there though,youneedbothpartsworkingwell. If thelight is on afteryourparking ...brakeisfullyreleased, it stays on .Drivingwiththebrakewarninglightoncanleadtoan accident. K2325 Your vehicle'shydraulicbrakesystemisdividedinto two parts. couldbe a brakeproblem.Haveyourbrakesysteminspectedrightaway. You maynoticethatthepedalisharder to push.Or,thepedalmay go closer to stop...
...it willstay on then,have it doesn'tcome on if your parkingbrakedoesn'trelease fully. Ifone part isn'tworking,theotherpartcanstillworkandstopyou.Forgoodbraking, If thewarninglightgoeson,there though,youneedbothpartsworkingwell. If thelight is on afteryourparking ...brakeisfullyreleased, it stays on .Drivingwiththebrakewarninglightoncanleadtoan accident. K2325 Your vehicle'shydraulicbrakesystemisdividedinto two parts. couldbe a brakeproblem.Haveyourbrakesysteminspectedrightaway. You maynoticethatthepedalisharder to push.Or,thepedalmay go closer to stop...
Owner's Manual
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If thewaterisn'ttoodeep,thendrivethrough it can be able to stop. Also, check the fuel lines and coolingsystem for anyleakage. Also, waterthatdeepcandamageyour axle and other vehicle parts. At fastspeeds,water splashes on theunderbody,chassis,or underthehood.Theseaccumulations can stillwashawaytheground fromunderyourtires, and you and your passengers could fall throughtheice and you go through . ...
If thewaterisn'ttoodeep,thendrivethrough it can be able to stop. Also, check the fuel lines and coolingsystem for anyleakage. Also, waterthatdeepcandamageyour axle and other vehicle parts. At fastspeeds,water splashes on theunderbody,chassis,or underthehood.Theseaccumulations can stillwashawaytheground fromunderyourtires, and you and your passengers could fall throughtheice and you go through . ...
Owner's Manual
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... morethan 0.02 cubic inch (0.3 cc)of thetrailer so thatthetonguewillnot drop 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? If everythingchecksoutthis far,thenmakethebrake fluid tapatthe port onthemastercylinderthatsendsfluidtotherearbrakes.Butdon't use coppertubingforthis. 0 Willyouhavetomakeanyholes in theIndex).Dirtandwatercan,too. to sealtheholeslater...
... morethan 0.02 cubic inch (0.3 cc)of thetrailer so thatthetonguewillnot drop 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? If everythingchecksoutthis far,thenmakethebrake fluid tapatthe port onthemastercylinderthatsendsfluidtotherearbrakes.Butdon't use coppertubingforthis. 0 Willyouhavetomakeanyholes in theIndex).Dirtandwatercan,too. to sealtheholeslater...
Owner's Manual
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....Theelectricalconnection is just as good there, but thechanceofsparksgettingback to thedeadbattery. (-) or ametalengine part. Don'tconnect (t)to thepositive (t) terminal of thevehiclewith the deadbattery. 9. Don't let ...'tlet the other end touchanything until thenextstep.Theotherend of the (t)terminal if the vehiclewiththedeadbattery.Usearemotepositive vehicle has one . 8. Fansorothermovingengine parts can injure you 'll geta shortthatwoulddamagethebatteryandmaybeotherparts,too. Now connecttheblacknegative (-) terminal. (-) cable to a heavy unpaintedmetalpart on theengine of ...
....Theelectricalconnection is just as good there, but thechanceofsparksgettingback to thedeadbattery. (-) or ametalengine part. Don'tconnect (t)to thepositive (t) terminal of thevehiclewith the deadbattery. 9. Don't let ...'tlet the other end touchanything until thenextstep.Theotherend of the (t)terminal if the vehiclewiththedeadbattery.Usearemotepositive vehicle has one . 8. Fansorothermovingengine parts can injure you 'll geta shortthatwoulddamagethebatteryandmaybeotherparts,too. Now connecttheblacknegative (-) terminal. (-) cable to a heavy unpaintedmetalpart on theengine of ...
Owner's Manual
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I K1508 5-6 Try to start after a few tries, it probablyneedsservice. 12. 'Remove the cables in reverseorder to prevent electrical shorting. If it won't start the vehiclewiththedeadbattery. Now startthevehiclewiththe awhile. Take care that they don't touch each other or anyother metal. K2506 10. good batteryandruntheenginefor 11. HEAVY ENGINE PART DEAD B A l T E R I , B a '_ . . ' . ym g ... ...
I K1508 5-6 Try to start after a few tries, it probablyneedsservice. 12. 'Remove the cables in reverseorder to prevent electrical shorting. If it won't start the vehiclewiththedeadbattery. Now startthevehiclewiththe awhile. Take care that they don't touch each other or anyother metal. K2506 10. good batteryandruntheenginefor 11. HEAVY ENGINE PART DEAD B A l T E R I , B a '_ . . ' . ym g ... ...
Owner's Manual
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...,don'thaveyourvehicletowed on eachsidewhentowinga off. it hasthefour-wheeldrive e 6 Whetheryoucanmovetheshiftleverforthetransmissionandtransfer f case, i you haveone. Thatyourvehiclehasrear-wheeldrive, option. Never let passengers ride Never tow faster than safe 8 8 Nevertowwithdamaged parts notfullysecured. If thevehiclemustbetowed on therear (56 kmlh) orfartherthan50miles(80 wheels,don'tgomorethan35mph km)oryourtransmissionwillbedamaged. or posted speeds. If therewas an accident,whatwasdamaged. w To help avoid...
...,don'thaveyourvehicletowed on eachsidewhentowinga off. it hasthefour-wheeldrive e 6 Whetheryoucanmovetheshiftleverforthetransmissionandtransfer f case, i you haveone. Thatyourvehiclehasrear-wheeldrive, option. Never let passengers ride Never tow faster than safe 8 8 Nevertowwithdamaged parts notfullysecured. If thevehiclemustbetowed on therear (56 kmlh) orfartherthan50miles(80 wheels,don'tgomorethan35mph km)oryourtransmissionwillbedamaged. or posted speeds. If therewas an accident,whatwasdamaged. w To help avoid...
Owner's Manual
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f Putthecoverback on the speedometer. 5-31 Slidetheadapterontothe bolt in Putthetireintothevehicle,overthe theproperlocationforyourmodel, and putthewingnuton.Turnthewing nutclockwiseuntiltheadapter is to spinyour wheels. 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 ...
f Putthecoverback on the speedometer. 5-31 Slidetheadapterontothe bolt in Putthetireintothevehicle,overthe theproperlocationforyourmodel, and putthewingnuton.Turnthewing nutclockwiseuntiltheadapter is to spinyour wheels. 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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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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Your GeneralMotorsdealerknowsyourvehiclebest and wantsyou to be easilyconfused. Be sure to use the wrongfasteners,parts can be happywithit.Wehopeyou'll go to yourdealerfor all GM. You could behurt. 8 6-3..."inthe Index. 8 Besureyouhavesufficientknowledge,experience,andthe properreplacementparts and toolsbeforeyouattemptany vehiclemaintenancetask. manual,see"ServicePublications'' in the Index. Genuine GM parts Dohg Your Own Servke Work If you 'll want to getthe properGeneralMotorsServiceManual. You'llgetgenuine GM partsandGM-trainedandsupportedservicepeople. If you...
Your GeneralMotorsdealerknowsyourvehiclebest and wantsyou to be easilyconfused. Be sure to use the wrongfasteners,parts can be happywithit.Wehopeyou'll go to yourdealerfor all GM. You could behurt. 8 6-3..."inthe Index. 8 Besureyouhavesufficientknowledge,experience,andthe properreplacementparts and toolsbeforeyouattemptany vehiclemaintenancetask. manual,see"ServicePublications'' in the Index. Genuine GM parts Dohg Your Own Servke Work If you 'll want to getthe properGeneralMotorsServiceManual. You'llgetgenuine GM partsandGM-trainedandsupportedservicepeople. If you...
Owner's Manual
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... 'llbe doing yourpartforcleanerair. In addition,somegasolinesuppliersarenowproducingreformulated gasolines. Gaso/ines for Cleaner Air Your use of gasolinewithdetergentadditiveswillhelppreventdepositsfrom forming in yourengine and fuel system.Thathelpskeepyourengine in those parts of thecountrythathavehighercarbonmonoxide levels. Manygasolines are speciallydesigned to get rid of the countrythathave high ozonelevels. By doing so, youcan help cleanthe air, especially in thoseparts of...
... 'llbe doing yourpartforcleanerair. In addition,somegasolinesuppliersarenowproducingreformulated gasolines. Gaso/ines for Cleaner Air Your use of gasolinewithdetergentadditiveswillhelppreventdepositsfrom forming in yourengine and fuel system.Thathelpskeepyourengine in those parts of thecountrythathavehighercarbonmonoxide levels. Manygasolines are speciallydesigned to get rid of the countrythathave high ozonelevels. By doing so, youcan help cleanthe air, especially in thoseparts of...
Owner's Manual
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.... or youcould I TOCmucR 31 too littie fluid can be carefulworkingon off ?r; TOO ~ L J .ME~ C mean that some of the fluid G d d come out and fall m hot: engine parts. your er'rgine, which will damage It. Waitatleast 30 minutes before checkingthetransmission have been driving: 8) fluid level if you could beburned.Don'tdrivewith it isn...
.... or youcould I TOCmucR 31 too littie fluid can be carefulworkingon off ?r; TOO ~ L J .ME~ C mean that some of the fluid G d d come out and fall m hot: engine parts. your er'rgine, which will damage It. Waitatleast 30 minutes before checkingthetransmission have been driving: 8) fluid level if you could beburned.Don'tdrivewith it isn...
Owner's Manual
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Also use : Use amixture of clean water (preferablydistilled),andantifreezethatmeets "GM Specification6038-M,"whichwon'tdamagealuminum parts. boil beforethe Plainwater,or some otherliquidlikealcohol,can freeze ,and crack the engine, radiator, heater coreandother parts. If you use these,youdon'tneedtoaddanythingelse. . ... . The proper coolant for theproperway to add coolant. Yourenginecouldcatchfireandyou or otherscouldbeburned.Use If you havetoaddcoolantmorethanfourtimesayear,haveyourdealer check...
Also use : Use amixture of clean water (preferablydistilled),andantifreezethatmeets "GM Specification6038-M,"whichwon'tdamagealuminum parts. boil beforethe Plainwater,or some otherliquidlikealcohol,can freeze ,and crack the engine, radiator, heater coreandother parts. If you use these,youdon'tneedtoaddanythingelse. . ... . The proper coolant for theproperway to add coolant. Yourenginecouldcatchfireandyou or otherscouldbeburned.Use If you havetoaddcoolantmorethanfourtimesayear,haveyourdealer check...
Owner's Manual
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... to havenewones put in thissectionwhencheckingfluidleveloraddingfluid. For example, just B few drops of your front and rearbrakes can damage brake system parts So badly !hat they'll have to havereallygood braking. Usenewbrakefluidfrom a sealed containeronly. ke system Thebrakingsystemonamodernvehicleiscomplex.Itsmanypartshave to Hydro-Boosb.... 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 thewrongreplacementbrakeparts. 6-33
... to havenewones put in thissectionwhencheckingfluidleveloraddingfluid. For example, just B few drops of your front and rearbrakes can damage brake system parts So badly !hat they'll have to havereallygood braking. Usenewbrakefluidfrom a sealed containeronly. ke system Thebrakingsystemonamodernvehicleiscomplex.Itsmanypartshave to Hydro-Boosb.... 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 thewrongreplacementbrakeparts. 6-33