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... listing of Contents Introduction - find helpful information and tips about road and the how to read. Section 1 - Section 2 - Section 3 - Problems on page 8 4 . Section 7 - It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects"on the Road This section tells you what fluids ... This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to use it to quickly something you have a problem while do driving, such as aflat tire or engine overheating. ,ection 6 - Section 8 - Service & Appearance Care Scheduled Maintenance Services Here the manual tells you...
... listing of Contents Introduction - find helpful information and tips about road and the how to read. Section 1 - Section 2 - Section 3 - Problems on page 8 4 . Section 7 - It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects"on the Road This section tells you what fluids ... This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to use it to quickly something you have a problem while do driving, such as aflat tire or engine overheating. ,ection 6 - Section 8 - Service & Appearance Care Scheduled Maintenance Services Here the manual tells you...
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... ...Parking Over Things That Burn ...EngineExhaust ...Shifting Out of vehicle symbols. Here you havea problem . are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly- For explanation of "P"(Park) 2-24 Running Your Engine While You're Parked ...2-24 2-1 and information on your vehicle. and braking Also...
... ...Parking Over Things That Burn ...EngineExhaust ...Shifting Out of vehicle symbols. Here you havea problem . are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly- For explanation of "P"(Park) 2-24 Running Your Engine While You're Parked ...2-24 2-1 and information on your vehicle. and braking Also...
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If the light comes on after your engine and may notice that the pedal is brake problem. Have your parking brake doesn't release fully. fully released, it means you have a If it will stay on , there could bea brake problem. If the warning lightcomes on if your brake system inspectedright away. You may stay... fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is still have it fixedso it will go closer to stop.the light is a problem. 2-56 f This light should come on as you start the vehicle.T it doesn't come on for several seconds. It may to warn you are driving...
If the light comes on after your engine and may notice that the pedal is brake problem. Have your parking brake doesn't release fully. fully released, it means you have a If it will stay on , there could bea brake problem. If the warning lightcomes on if your brake system inspectedright away. You may stay... fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is still have it fixedso it will go closer to stop.the light is a problem. 2-56 f This light should come on as you start the vehicle.T it doesn't come on for several seconds. It may to warn you are driving...
Owner's Manual
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...ignition on, but the engine is is not running, as good and your engine may notas smoothly. A computer monitors operation of your standard cluster. I NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on while you are a driving, the computer is indicating that you have problem. This run could lead...not comeon at all, have the digital cluster, it is working. If you it is on the left-hand side. Malfunction lndicator Lamp (SERVlCE ENGINE SOON) This light is on the right-hand side of your fuel, ignition and emissioncontrol systems. This light should take your vehicle infor service soon...
...ignition on, but the engine is is not running, as good and your engine may notas smoothly. A computer monitors operation of your standard cluster. I NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on while you are a driving, the computer is indicating that you have problem. This run could lead...not comeon at all, have the digital cluster, it is working. If you it is on the left-hand side. Malfunction lndicator Lamp (SERVlCE ENGINE SOON) This light is on the right-hand side of your fuel, ignition and emissioncontrol systems. This light should take your vehicle infor service soon...
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... go out once the engine is running , as a check to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and heatedair conditioner. If it checked right away. The charging system light is on while you are driving, you may have a loose accessory drive belt, or another electrical problem. It could drain your... drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. Driving while this light is part of your battery. It is on could indicate that you have a problem with the light on , but the engine isnot running .
... go out once the engine is running , as a check to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and heatedair conditioner. If it checked right away. The charging system light is on while you are driving, you may have a loose accessory drive belt, or another electrical problem. It could drain your... drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. Driving while this light is part of your battery. It is on could indicate that you have a problem with the light on , but the engine isnot running .
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... less fuelto fill up . The fuel tank will beginto the flash when the oil pressure is running. None these indicate a problem of with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. Canadian vehiclesindicate pressure in... Pressure Gage Digital Cluster Standard a I I Cluster I The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may be causedby a dangerously lowoil level or other problems causing low oil pressure. For your fuel gage: At the gas station, the gas pump...
... less fuelto fill up . The fuel tank will beginto the flash when the oil pressure is running. None these indicate a problem of with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. Canadian vehiclesindicate pressure in... Pressure Gage Digital Cluster Standard a I I Cluster I The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may be causedby a dangerously lowoil level or other problems causing low oil pressure. For your fuel gage: At the gas station, the gas pump...
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...the Standard Cluster, you should pulloff the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon aspossible. If you have been operating your engine is too hot! It means that shows the engine coolant temperature. If you have a digital cluster, a box around the temperature symbol ... flash when yourengine is not covered your engine coolant has overheated. NOTICE: Damage to the "H" (red) side, your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you have a gage that your warranty. If the gage pointer moves to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is too hot....
...the Standard Cluster, you should pulloff the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon aspossible. If you have been operating your engine is too hot! It means that shows the engine coolant temperature. If you have a digital cluster, a box around the temperature symbol ... flash when yourengine is not covered your engine coolant has overheated. NOTICE: Damage to the "H" (red) side, your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you have a gage that your warranty. If the gage pointer moves to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is too hot....
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On the digital cluster, a box around the voltmeter symbolwill begin the flash when the charging system needs service. In "Problems on (in the RUN is position), the gage shows your engine is not running , the gage shows the condition of charge in either warning zone. When the ignition is running , but the..., turnoff all unnecessary accessories. 2-64 You can only drive for a short time with the readings in the Index. HOT COOLANT CANBURN YOU BADLY! See "Engine this Overheating" in either warning zone indicate a possible problem inthe electrical system. Readings in DC volts.
On the digital cluster, a box around the voltmeter symbolwill begin the flash when the charging system needs service. In "Problems on (in the RUN is position), the gage shows your engine is not running , the gage shows the condition of charge in either warning zone. When the ignition is running , but the..., turnoff all unnecessary accessories. 2-64 You can only drive for a short time with the readings in the Index. HOT COOLANT CANBURN YOU BADLY! See "Engine this Overheating" in either warning zone indicate a possible problem inthe electrical system. Readings in DC volts.
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... doubt. Here are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs, with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking (including engine braking by fatigue. Drive defensively. 0 0 Don't drink and drive. Any sudden changes could causethe tires to recognize warning clues - and slow down , especially on higher... makea "mirrored surface" - Driving at Night Night driving is Learn to slide. In remote areas, watch for animals. While driving on a surface with night vision problems, or by shifting to reduce the glare from headlights behind you.
... doubt. Here are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs, with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking (including engine braking by fatigue. Drive defensively. 0 0 Don't drink and drive. Any sudden changes could causethe tires to recognize warning clues - and slow down , especially on higher... makea "mirrored surface" - Driving at Night Night driving is Learn to slide. In remote areas, watch for animals. While driving on a surface with night vision problems, or by shifting to reduce the glare from headlights behind you.
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... on two-lane roads in your engine do some of the road. Drive at speeds that warn of a hill, be something in hills or mountains. 0 Know how to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your own lane. 0 0 As you go over the top of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing... or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads. Stay in your own lane when driving on mountains that let you stay in your engine and transmission, and you go down a steep or long hill...
... on two-lane roads in your engine do some of the road. Drive at speeds that warn of a hill, be something in hills or mountains. 0 Know how to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your own lane. 0 0 As you go over the top of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing... or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads. Stay in your own lane when driving on mountains that let you stay in your engine and transmission, and you go down a steep or long hill...
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Problems on the Road Section = Other Warning Devices 5 5-3 5-3 5-7 5-11 5-18 5-18 5-19 Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road . Mud. Ice or Snow ... 5-32 5-33 5-1 Hazard Warning Flasher ...5-2 ...Jumpstarting ...Towing Your Vehicle ...Engine Overheating ...EngineFanNoise ...If a Tire Goes Flat ...Changing a Flat Tire ...Compact Spare Tire ...If You're Stuck: In Sand.
Problems on the Road Section = Other Warning Devices 5 5-3 5-3 5-7 5-11 5-18 5-18 5-19 Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road . Mud. Ice or Snow ... 5-32 5-33 5-1 Hazard Warning Flasher ...5-2 ...Jumpstarting ...Towing Your Vehicle ...Engine Overheating ...EngineFanNoise ...If a Tire Goes Flat ...Changing a Flat Tire ...Compact Spare Tire ...If You're Stuck: In Sand.
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Tow a trailer. If you're in traffic. Bring the engine speed back to "N" (Neutral). Idle for long periods in a traffic jam, shift to ...No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but to be too serious. OFF THE ENGINE AND But then, if you get the overheat warning with no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the ...hood but see if the warning stops. Just to getservice help right away. 5-12 Sometimes the engine can drive...
Tow a trailer. If you're in traffic. Bring the engine speed back to "N" (Neutral). Idle for long periods in a traffic jam, shift to ...No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but to be too serious. OFF THE ENGINE AND But then, if you get the overheat warning with no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the ...hood but see if the warning stops. Just to getservice help right away. 5-12 Sometimes the engine can drive...
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do 5-14 If the overheat warning continues, there's one more thing you haven't founda problem yet, but be sure the cooling system is or above at the FULL mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper ... can try. Use the recommended coolant. You can add the propercoolant mix directly to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. How to Add Coolant to the radiator, but the coolant level isn't or above the FULL, at the coolant...
do 5-14 If the overheat warning continues, there's one more thing you haven't founda problem yet, but be sure the cooling system is or above at the FULL mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper ... can try. Use the recommended coolant. You can add the propercoolant mix directly to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. How to Add Coolant to the radiator, but the coolant level isn't or above the FULL, at the coolant...
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...the right kind of gasoline (unleaded). If you should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in Canada. What about it . With the 4.3L (Code W) engine, use middle grade or regular unleaded gasolines. These fuels should have the proper additives, so you 're using fuel rated at least 91 for ...of your Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) shows the code letter for regular. But don't worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you have a problem. But when operating with a light load as MTBE or alcohol? The gasoline you drive. In the U.S. You will fit intoyour vehicle's filler neck...
...the right kind of gasoline (unleaded). If you should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in Canada. What about it . With the 4.3L (Code W) engine, use middle grade or regular unleaded gasolines. These fuels should have the proper additives, so you 're using fuel rated at least 91 for ...of your Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) shows the code letter for regular. But don't worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you have a problem. But when operating with a light load as MTBE or alcohol? The gasoline you drive. In the U.S. You will fit intoyour vehicle's filler neck...
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...deposits from forming in those parts of the country that is more than 5% methanol is fine for Cleaner Air Your use gasolines with these problems. Gasolines for your vehicle. By doing so, you can help avoid these blending materials, such as MTBE and ethanol. Ethanol is methyl... is ethyl or grain alcohol. It can help clean the air, especiallyin those parts the of gasoline with oxygenates. That helps keep your engine in your partfor cleaner air. It's good for your vehicle. NOTICE: Fuel that have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions. General Motors ...
...deposits from forming in those parts of the country that is more than 5% methanol is fine for Cleaner Air Your use gasolines with these problems. Gasolines for your vehicle. By doing so, you can help avoid these blending materials, such as MTBE and ethanol. Ethanol is methyl... is ethyl or grain alcohol. It can help clean the air, especiallyin those parts the of gasoline with oxygenates. That helps keep your engine in your partfor cleaner air. It's good for your vehicle. NOTICE: Fuel that have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions. General Motors ...
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... low speed most trips are less than10 miles (16 km). 0 The engine is truefor you oil. Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) An engine coolant heater can bea real threat to theenvironment, If you have a problem properly disposing of these is true for very long. If your vehicle has... this option, see "Engine Coolant Heater" in the trash, pouring it in the Index. whichever comes first. Instead, recycle it by putting...
... low speed most trips are less than10 miles (16 km). 0 The engine is truefor you oil. Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) An engine coolant heater can bea real threat to theenvironment, If you have a problem properly disposing of these is true for very long. If your vehicle has... this option, see "Engine Coolant Heater" in the trash, pouring it in the Index. whichever comes first. Instead, recycle it by putting...
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... -20°F (-29"C), or -34°F (-37°C) in Canada and for vehicles with the cold climate option. Help keep the proper engine temperature. You can also use a recycled coolant conforming "GM to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half... antifreeze that meets "GM Specification 6038-M," which won't damage aluminum parts. If you have a problem with a complete coolant flush and refill.If you don't need to add anything else. 6-26 Engine Coolant The following explains your vehicle will: Give freezing protection down to 258 "F ( 125"C). Let ...
... -20°F (-29"C), or -34°F (-37°C) in Canada and for vehicles with the cold climate option. Help keep the proper engine temperature. You can also use a recycled coolant conforming "GM to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half... antifreeze that meets "GM Specification 6038-M," which won't damage aluminum parts. If you have a problem with a complete coolant flush and refill.If you don't need to add anything else. 6-26 Engine Coolant The following explains your vehicle will: Give freezing protection down to 258 "F ( 125"C). Let ...
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... applications, drain fluid at the same time. Standard Differential- A lowfluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may indicatea problem. A fluid loss in the master cylinder. When the wheels are removed for rotation, inspect disc brake pads for wear and ...7,500 miles (12 500 kilometers) for damaged wheels. Check fluid level and addas needed at once. 7-9 BRAKE SYSTEM INSPECTION -When the engine oil is apparent, check wheel alignment. Inspect other brake parts, includingdrums, wheel cylinders, parking brake, etc. Inspect brakes more information. 14...
... applications, drain fluid at the same time. Standard Differential- A lowfluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may indicatea problem. A fluid loss in the master cylinder. When the wheels are removed for rotation, inspect disc brake pads for wear and ...7,500 miles (12 500 kilometers) for damaged wheels. Check fluid level and addas needed at once. 7-9 BRAKE SYSTEM INSPECTION -When the engine oil is apparent, check wheel alignment. Inspect other brake parts, includingdrums, wheel cylinders, parking brake, etc. Inspect brakes more information. 14...
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...addlubricant when necessary. Steering and Suspension Inspection?- Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Transfer Case (all pivot points with engine oil, except the TBI throttle shaft. Oilthe control lever pivot point (exceptL Van) and all external deposits from pulley. ... other conditions which should let your GM dealer's service department or other qualified service center do these systems may indicate a problem. Drive Axle Service Check readfront axle fluid level and add needed. Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are completedat once. Do...
...addlubricant when necessary. Steering and Suspension Inspection?- Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Transfer Case (all pivot points with engine oil, except the TBI throttle shaft. Oilthe control lever pivot point (exceptL Van) and all external deposits from pulley. ... other conditions which should let your GM dealer's service department or other qualified service center do these systems may indicate a problem. Drive Axle Service Check readfront axle fluid level and add needed. Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are completedat once. Do...