Owner's Manual
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shifting. and braking . Keys ...Your Doors ahd How They Work 2-3 2-5 ... Automatic Transmission ...2-17 '2-1 and information on starting. Forexplanation of vehicle symbols inthissection.referto'Vehicle Symbols" in Section 0. Alsoexplainedare the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything -is working properly-and what 'to do if you have a problem . t s Hereyoucanlearnaboutthemanystandardandoptionalfeaturesonyour vehicle.
shifting. and braking . Keys ...Your Doors ahd How They Work 2-3 2-5 ... Automatic Transmission ...2-17 '2-1 and information on starting. Forexplanation of vehicle symbols inthissection.referto'Vehicle Symbols" in Section 0. Alsoexplainedare the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything -is working properly-and what 'to do if you have a problem . t s Hereyoucanlearnaboutthemanystandardandoptionalfeaturesonyour vehicle.
Owner's Manual
Page 78
... at a irme WIII cause your battery to P (Park)or N (Neutral).Yourenginewon'tstart in anyotherposition-that 'sasafetyfeature. 2. Automatic Transmission Moveyourshiftlever to be clrarnea much sooner. Shift to Start Whentheenginestarts,letgoof key.Theidlespeedwillgodownasyourenginegetswarm. the 7.4L Engine Cold Start: In cold weather,...engim or 7.4 biter (Code A) engine: ! It you do, you f could damage the transmissbn. Manual Transmission Shift your sarter motor. Hoiarng your key in threeseconds,push the acceleratorpedalaboutone-quarter of the waydownand hold your key...
... at a irme WIII cause your battery to P (Park)or N (Neutral).Yourenginewon'tstart in anyotherposition-that 'sasafetyfeature. 2. Automatic Transmission Moveyourshiftlever to be clrarnea much sooner. Shift to Start Whentheenginestarts,letgoof key.Theidlespeedwillgodownasyourenginegetswarm. the 7.4L Engine Cold Start: In cold weather,...engim or 7.4 biter (Code A) engine: ! It you do, you f could damage the transmissbn. Manual Transmission Shift your sarter motor. Hoiarng your key in threeseconds,push the acceleratorpedalaboutone-quarter of the waydownand hold your key...
Owner's Manual
Page 82
If youhavefour-wheeldrive,yourvehicle will befreetoroll-even if yourshiftleverisin P ,(Park)-if your transfer case is movingforward couid damage your transmission. Shifting to R (Reverse) while your vehicle is stopped, To rockyourvehiclebackandforthtogetoutofsnow,iceorsandwithout damagingyourtransmission,see "If You'reStuck: InSand,Mud,Iceor Snow" in theIndex. To restartwhen M (Neutral)...
If youhavefour-wheeldrive,yourvehicle will befreetoroll-even if yourshiftleverisin P ,(Park)-if your transfer case is movingforward couid damage your transmission. Shifting to R (Reverse) while your vehicle is stopped, To rockyourvehiclebackandforthtogetoutofsnow,iceorsandwithout damagingyourtransmission,see "If You'reStuck: InSand,Mud,Iceor Snow" in theIndex. To restartwhen M (Neutral)...
Owner's Manual
Page 90
.... If youareparkingonahill,or if yourvehicleisequippedtotowatrailer, see if youcanmovetheshiftleverawayfrom P (Park)withoutfirstpulling it isn't. So besurethetransfer roll,even if yourshiftleveris in W (Reverse)andfirmlyapplytheparkingbrake. Parking Your Wehkie (Mama/ Transmission Modeis Onjy) Beforeyougetout ofyourvehicle,putyourmanualtransmission in N (Neutral). I youhavefour-wheeldrivewithamanualtransfercaseshiftlever,besure f in adrive gear-not in B (Park)andyourparkingbrakeisfirmlyset,beforeyouleave it could move suddenly if theshiftleverisnotfully P (Park...
.... If youareparkingonahill,or if yourvehicleisequippedtotowatrailer, see if youcanmovetheshiftleverawayfrom P (Park)withoutfirstpulling it isn't. So besurethetransfer roll,even if yourshiftleveris in W (Reverse)andfirmlyapplytheparkingbrake. Parking Your Wehkie (Mama/ Transmission Modeis Onjy) Beforeyougetout ofyourvehicle,putyourmanualtransmission in N (Neutral). I youhavefour-wheeldrivewithamanualtransfercaseshiftlever,besure f in adrive gear-not in B (Park)andyourparkingbrakeisfirmlyset,beforeyouleave it could move suddenly if theshiftleverisnotfully P (Park...
Owner's Manual
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if youhaveamanual 2-41 Whenyouapplyyourbrakes,ortheclutchpedal, transmission,theCruiseControlshuts off. K224 WithCruiseControt,youcanmaintainaspeed ofabout 25 rnph (40 kmlh) or morewithoutkeepingyourfootontheaccelerator.Thiscanreallyhelp on long trips. Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 kmlh).
if youhaveamanual 2-41 Whenyouapplyyourbrakes,ortheclutchpedal, transmission,theCruiseControlshuts off. K224 WithCruiseControt,youcanmaintainaspeed ofabout 25 rnph (40 kmlh) or morewithoutkeepingyourfootontheaccelerator.Thiscanreallyhelp on long trips. Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 kmlh).
Owner's Manual
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.... Also, applythe parking brake. I yourengine has stoppedrunning,you'llneed f to restartit.Withthe brake pedal depressed and the parkingbrake still applied, shift the transmission to P (Park) (or, shift to M (Neutral) if yourvehiclehas a manualtransmission) and restart the engine.Then,shift to reverse, release the ... make it from rolling Q If yourengine is about to stall, and I do if my vehicle stalls, or is still running,shift the transmission into reverse,release the parking brake, and slowlybackdownthe hill in reverse. 8 Q As youare backing down and stayalert. 8: What should do ...
.... Also, applythe parking brake. I yourengine has stoppedrunning,you'llneed f to restartit.Withthe brake pedal depressed and the parkingbrake still applied, shift the transmission to P (Park) (or, shift to M (Neutral) if yourvehiclehas a manualtransmission) and restart the engine.Then,shift to reverse, release the ... make it from rolling Q If yourengine is about to stall, and I do if my vehicle stalls, or is still running,shift the transmission into reverse,release the parking brake, and slowlybackdownthe hill in reverse. 8 Q As youare backing down and stayalert. 8: What should do ...
Owner's Manual
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...When off theengine.Leavethevehicleandgo getsomehelp.Exitontheuphillsideandstayclearofthe path thevehicle to P (Park) (or, put yourtransmission in P (Park) (or the manual transmission in the 2 Wheel, 4 Highor 4 Low position. Shifting the transfer case to W (Neutral) can 't do not shift... the transfer case to consideranumberof How steep is because ttie 5\1 (Neutral)position on thetransfercaseoverrides the transmission. Aretherehiddensurfaceobstacles?Ruts?Logs?Boulders? 4-30 e 8 What'sthesurface like? I Here are somethingsyou whengoingupahill. 8 mustnot do ? ...
...When off theengine.Leavethevehicleandgo getsomehelp.Exitontheuphillsideandstayclearofthe path thevehicle to P (Park) (or, put yourtransmission in P (Park) (or the manual transmission in the 2 Wheel, 4 Highor 4 Low position. Shifting the transfer case to W (Neutral) can 't do not shift... the transfer case to consideranumberof How steep is because ttie 5\1 (Neutral)position on thetransfercaseoverrides the transmission. Aretherehiddensurfaceobstacles?Ruts?Logs?Boulders? 4-30 e 8 What'sthesurface like? I Here are somethingsyou whengoingupahill. 8 mustnot do ? ...
Owner's Manual
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... stillbraking,restart the engine. or evena If you decide you can godowna hill safely,thentry to alowgear,releasethe down hill? You could overheatandfade. Nevergodownhillwith the transmission in M (Neutral),orwiththeclutch is called "free-wheeling." Your pedal depressed inamanualshift.This brakeswillhaveto do . Driwing Across an l n c h e Soonerorlater,an off-road trail willprobably go acrosstheincline...
... stillbraking,restart the engine. or evena If you decide you can godowna hill safely,thentry to alowgear,releasethe down hill? You could overheatandfade. Nevergodownhillwith the transmission in M (Neutral),orwiththeclutch is called "free-wheeling." Your pedal depressed inamanualshift.This brakeswillhaveto do . Driwing Across an l n c h e Soonerorlater,an off-road trail willprobably go acrosstheincline...
Owner's Manual
Page 220
... theshiftlever outof P (Park).This is called"torquelock." To preventtorquelock,always To find out besure to shift into P (Park)properly,theweight of B (Park). Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If youareparkingona hill and you can pulltheshiftleverout of thevehiclemayputtoomuchforce on the parkingpawl in theIndex.
... theshiftlever outof P (Park).This is called"torquelock." To preventtorquelock,always To find out besure to shift into P (Park)properly,theweight of B (Park). Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If youareparkingona hill and you can pulltheshiftleverout of thevehiclemayputtoomuchforce on the parkingpawl in theIndex.
Owner's Manual
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Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Whenyoutow atrailer,yourvehiclehas to P (Park),or R (Reverse)for a manual transmission. 2. If youhaveanautomatictransmission,youshoulduse D (or, as youneed to turn,changelanes, or stop. in N (Neutral). Reapplytheregularbrakes.Thenapplyyourparkingbrake,andthen shift to haveadifferentturnsignal flasher and extra wiring. If youhaveafour-...
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Whenyoutow atrailer,yourvehiclehas to P (Park),or R (Reverse)for a manual transmission. 2. If youhaveanautomatictransmission,youshoulduse D (or, as youneed to turn,changelanes, or stop. in N (Neutral). Reapplytheregularbrakes.Thenapplyyourparkingbrake,andthen shift to haveadifferentturnsignal flasher and extra wiring. If youhaveafour-...
Owner's Manual
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bolt. The methodknownas"rocking"canhelpyougetoutwhenyou're stuck, but youmustusecaution. K2143 I youhaveautilitymodel,usetheselocations. 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 ...
bolt. The methodknownas"rocking"canhelpyougetoutwhenyou're stuck, but youmustusecaution. K2143 I youhaveautilitymodel,usetheselocations. 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... ...Transfer Case ...6-23 6-24 Front Axle...6-24 Rear Axle ...Engine Coolant ...6-25 Power Steering Fluid ...6-29 Windshield Washer Fluid ...6-31 Brake Master Cylinder...6-32 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6-1 Phis section beginswithserviceandfuelinformation.andthenitshowshowtocheck important fluid and lubricant levels . and a section devoted to its appearance care Service ...6-3 6-4 Fuel ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...6-8 6-8 Hood...
... ...Transfer Case ...6-23 6-24 Front Axle...6-24 Rear Axle ...Engine Coolant ...6-25 Power Steering Fluid ...6-29 Windshield Washer Fluid ...6-31 Brake Master Cylinder...6-32 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6-1 Phis section beginswithserviceandfuelinformation.andthenitshowshowtocheck important fluid and lubricant levels . and a section devoted to its appearance care Service ...6-3 6-4 Fuel ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...6-8 6-8 Hood...
Owner's Manual
Page 283
...engine with the air cleaner If the air cleaner is changed.Refer to theMaintenanceSchedule to determinewhen to get ink your transmission fluid. easily get ;an accurate yeading if you could beburned.Don'tdrivewith it stops flame if the enginebackfires. ... dealershipServiceDepartment. your er'rgine, which will damage It. If it isn'tthere,andtheenginebackfires,you check. dirt csl! place whea yodre driving. utomalB/c Transmission FkJid When to Check and Change: A goodtime to checkyourautomatictransmission fluid leveliswhen the engine oil is off . s&rfrnG a fire. Be sure! To...
...engine with the air cleaner If the air cleaner is changed.Refer to theMaintenanceSchedule to determinewhen to get ink your transmission fluid. easily get ;an accurate yeading if you could beburned.Don'tdrivewith it stops flame if the enginebackfires. ... dealershipServiceDepartment. your er'rgine, which will damage It. If it isn'tthere,andtheenginebackfires,you check. dirt csl! place whea yodre driving. utomalB/c Transmission FkJid When to Check and Change: A goodtime to checkyourautomatictransmission fluid leveliswhen the engine oil is off . s&rfrnG a fire. Be sure! To...
Owner's Manual
Page 284
...you may have to 93°C). Push it backout again. 6-1 8 Then, w~thsut chufthg off th@engine, fokw./ these steps: 1. To check transmission fluid cold: A cold checkismadeafterthevehicle is addedduringa cold check. Placetheshiftlever in P (Park). 0 Let theenginerunatidleforthreeminutesormore. To check the fluid hot or cold: 8 ...176;F (IO'C) ormore. Flipthehandleupandthenpulloutthedipstickandwipe clean raaor papertowel. If it witha , .. . . ... ._.i 1 .,... ... To check the transmission fluid hot: Getthevehiclewarmedupbydriving 50°F (10°C).
...you may have to 93°C). Push it backout again. 6-1 8 Then, w~thsut chufthg off th@engine, fokw./ these steps: 1. To check transmission fluid cold: A cold checkismadeafterthevehicle is addedduringa cold check. Placetheshiftlever in P (Park). 0 Let theenginerunatidleforthreeminutesormore. To check the fluid hot or cold: 8 ...176;F (IO'C) ormore. Flipthehandleupandthenpulloutthedipstickandwipe clean raaor papertowel. If it witha , .. . . ... ._.i 1 .,... ... To check the transmission fluid hot: Getthevehiclewarmedupbydriving 50°F (10°C).
Owner's Manual
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... area for your new.vehicle warranty. 0 Afteraddingfluid,recheckthefluidlevelasdescribedunder "How To Check". Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON@llE is low, add .only enough of transmission fluid to lock .the dipstick in all the way; If the fluid level is not covered by your automatic... transmission. then flip the handle down to use.See"RecommendedFluidsandLubricants"intheIndex. HOT areaor How To Add FI6Jld: Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind ...
... area for your new.vehicle warranty. 0 Afteraddingfluid,recheckthefluidlevelasdescribedunder "How To Check". Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON@llE is low, add .only enough of transmission fluid to lock .the dipstick in all the way; If the fluid level is not covered by your automatic... transmission. then flip the handle down to use.See"RecommendedFluidsandLubricants"intheIndex. HOT areaor How To Add FI6Jld: Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind ...
Owner's Manual
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... in thenext steps. 6-20 If or youcould Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, thevehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is up to the bottom ofthefillerplughole. 3. Removethefillerplug. 2. When to Check: A good timetohave it yourself,besuretofollowalltheinstructionshere, get afalsereading. If thefluidlevelisgood,installtheplugandbesure it isfullyseated. Then, follow these...
... in thenext steps. 6-20 If or youcould Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, thevehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is up to the bottom ofthefillerplughole. 3. Removethefillerplug. 2. When to Check: A good timetohave it yourself,besuretofollowalltheinstructionshere, get afalsereading. If thefluidlevelisgood,installtheplugandbesure it isfullyseated. Then, follow these...
Owner's Manual
Page 356
... FILTER CHANGE* -ALWAYSUSESGOR SG/CE QUALITY, ENERGYCONSERVING II OILS OF THE PROPER VISCOSITY. ENGINE§)* -Adjust to useinyourvehicle. CHASSIS LUBRICATION -Lubricatethefrontsuspension, king pin bushings,steeringlinkage,transmission,andtransfercaseshiftlinkage, parkingbrakecableguides,propshaftsplines (2 wheeldrive),brake pedalsprings,andclutchpedalspringsattheintervalsspecified. the clutch assembly. 4. calibrated test equipment. If youhavea 3500 HD, lubricatethekingpinsandkingpinbushings every 1,500 miles (2500 km)forMaintenanceSchedule 1, or...
... FILTER CHANGE* -ALWAYSUSESGOR SG/CE QUALITY, ENERGYCONSERVING II OILS OF THE PROPER VISCOSITY. ENGINE§)* -Adjust to useinyourvehicle. CHASSIS LUBRICATION -Lubricatethefrontsuspension, king pin bushings,steeringlinkage,transmission,andtransfercaseshiftlinkage, parkingbrakecableguides,propshaftsplines (2 wheeldrive),brake pedalsprings,andclutchpedalspringsattheintervalsspecified. the clutch assembly. 4. calibrated test equipment. If youhavea 3500 HD, lubricatethekingpinsandkingpinbushings every 1,500 miles (2500 km)forMaintenanceSchedule 1, or...
Owner's Manual
Page 357
... thesparkplugs.Replacewiresasneeded. *AnEmissionControlService 7-1 9 FRONT WHEEL BEARING REPACK (2 WHEEL DRIVE ONLY) --Clean andrepackthefrontwheelbearingsateachbrakerelining,oratthe specifiedinterval,whichevercomesfirst. 8. See"AutomaticTransmissionFluid" in Section 6. ManualTransmission -Transmission fluiddoesnotrequireperiodic changing. 9. SPARK PLUGS WEPLACEMENT* --Reglacesparkplugswiththetype listed in theIndexformore information. See"SpecificationCharts" in theServiceManual. 10. TRAMSMISSBON SERVICE AutomaticTransmission -Changethetransmissionfluidand filter every 15,000 miles...
... thesparkplugs.Replacewiresasneeded. *AnEmissionControlService 7-1 9 FRONT WHEEL BEARING REPACK (2 WHEEL DRIVE ONLY) --Clean andrepackthefrontwheelbearingsateachbrakerelining,oratthe specifiedinterval,whichevercomesfirst. 8. See"AutomaticTransmissionFluid" in Section 6. ManualTransmission -Transmission fluiddoesnotrequireperiodic changing. 9. SPARK PLUGS WEPLACEMENT* --Reglacesparkplugswiththetype listed in theIndexformore information. See"SpecificationCharts" in theServiceManual. 10. TRAMSMISSBON SERVICE AutomaticTransmission -Changethetransmissionfluidand filter every 15,000 miles...
Owner's Manual
Page 361
...,latchplates,retractors,guideloopsandanchors. On all vehicles,thekeyshouldcomeoutonly turn to Lock onlywhenthe turn thekeyto Lock With/ an automatic transmission, the key should gear shift is held bytheparkingbrakeonly. Be ready to applytheregularbrakeatonceshouldthe vehicle begin to move . ...While parked,try to starttheengine.Thestartershouldworkonly whentheclutch is room in front of yourvehicle in caseyoubegin to roll. Parking brake and transmission P (PARK) mechanism operation - ' Whenyou are doing thischeck,yourvehicle could bedamaged. Do this untilthevehicle is in P...
...,latchplates,retractors,guideloopsandanchors. On all vehicles,thekeyshouldcomeoutonly turn to Lock onlywhenthe turn thekeyto Lock With/ an automatic transmission, the key should gear shift is held bytheparkingbrakeonly. Be ready to applytheregularbrakeatonceshouldthe vehicle begin to move . ...While parked,try to starttheengine.Thestartershouldworkonly whentheclutch is room in front of yourvehicle in caseyoubegin to roll. Parking brake and transmission P (PARK) mechanism operation - ' Whenyou are doing thischeck,yourvehicle could bedamaged. Do this untilthevehicle is in P...
Owner's Manual
Page 363
...PowerSteeringFluid (GM Part No. 1050017) or 3quivalentconforming to GM-6038-M (GM Part No. 1052103). Manual Transmission: a. Zhassisgreasemeetingrequirements of NLGIGrade 2, 1052497). SM Lubricant(GMPart No. 1052182) or equivalent. 9EXRON@ IIE ...No. 1051855). USAGE FLUDD/LUBWICANB Engine' Oil EngineCoolant HydraulicClutchSystem HydraulicBrakeSystems ParkingBrakeCables Power, Steering System ManualSteeringGear Automatic Transmission 3M GoodwrenchMotor Oil orequivalentforAPI )r SGlCE of therecommended viscosity. i5-Speed with Low Gear b. 5-SpeedwithoutLowGear ...
...PowerSteeringFluid (GM Part No. 1050017) or 3quivalentconforming to GM-6038-M (GM Part No. 1052103). Manual Transmission: a. Zhassisgreasemeetingrequirements of NLGIGrade 2, 1052497). SM Lubricant(GMPart No. 1052182) or equivalent. 9EXRON@ IIE ...No. 1051855). USAGE FLUDD/LUBWICANB Engine' Oil EngineCoolant HydraulicClutchSystem HydraulicBrakeSystems ParkingBrakeCables Power, Steering System ManualSteeringGear Automatic Transmission 3M GoodwrenchMotor Oil orequivalentforAPI )r SGlCE of therecommended viscosity. i5-Speed with Low Gear b. 5-SpeedwithoutLowGear ...