Owner's Manual
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TYPE REGULAR CAB PICKUP A c REGULAR CAB PICKUP 3 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4 DOOR PICKUP REGULAR CAB CHASSIS CAB 3500 HD CHASSIS CAB K2133 iii Model Reference This manual covers these models.
TYPE REGULAR CAB PICKUP A c REGULAR CAB PICKUP 3 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4 DOOR PICKUP REGULAR CAB CHASSIS CAB 3500 HD CHASSIS CAB K2133 iii Model Reference This manual covers these models.
Owner's Manual
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... Armrest) K2547 Thefrontseatbackfoldsforward to workproperly. There'sonetimetheseatbackmaynot fold withoutsomehelpfromyou. lift thislatch.Thentheseatback pushtheseatbacktowardtherearasyou will fold forward.Thelatchmustbedownfortheseat to letyouaccesstherearofthecab. If thishappens, That's if your vehicleisparkedgoingdownafairlysteephill. Model, yourfrontseatback is locked. press rearwardthe If theseatbackisn'tlocked, 1 1-6 Afterreturningtheseatback to therear of thecabisavailablebyusingthereardoors.
... Armrest) K2547 Thefrontseatbackfoldsforward to workproperly. There'sonetimetheseatbackmaynot fold withoutsomehelpfromyou. lift thislatch.Thentheseatback pushtheseatbacktowardtherearasyou will fold forward.Thelatchmustbedownfortheseat to letyouaccesstherearofthecab. If thishappens, That's if your vehicleisparkedgoingdownafairlysteephill. Model, yourfrontseatback is locked. press rearwardthe If theseatbackisn'tlocked, 1 1-6 Afterreturningtheseatback to therear of thecabisavailablebyusingthereardoors.
Owner's Manual
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Rear Seat (Four Door Models) You can adjust the seat by sliding the adjuster lever at the front of the seat toward the 'door to makesure the seat is lockedintoplace. 1-9 ... isflat.Pullforwardon the, RELEASE lever,undertheright-handsideoftheseatcushion.Pushthe seatbackrearwarduntilitlatches. To usetheseat,pulltheentireseatforwarduntil it . Slide the seat to makesureitislocked. Rear Seats Rear Folding Seat (Extended Cab Models) ' ' - I PO491 Theextendedcabmayhavearearfoldingseatwhichcanbefoldeddown formoreseatingspace.
Rear Seat (Four Door Models) You can adjust the seat by sliding the adjuster lever at the front of the seat toward the 'door to makesure the seat is lockedintoplace. 1-9 ... isflat.Pullforwardon the, RELEASE lever,undertheright-handsideoftheseatcushion.Pushthe seatbackrearwarduntilitlatches. To usetheseat,pulltheentireseatforwarduntil it . Slide the seat to makesureitislocked. Rear Seats Rear Folding Seat (Extended Cab Models) ' ' - I PO491 Theextendedcabmayhavearearfoldingseatwhichcanbefoldeddown formoreseatingspace.
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Position," earlier in this section. If it does, let -it go back all the way, it will lock. the driver's When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way and start again. 1-25 See "Driver- Right Passenger Position (Pickup Models) Right Front,Passenger Posltbn (€Mended Cab and Four Door ModeS) The right front passenger's safety belt works the samewayas safety belt.
Position," earlier in this section. If it does, let -it go back all the way, it will lock. the driver's When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way and start again. 1-25 See "Driver- Right Passenger Position (Pickup Models) Right Front,Passenger Posltbn (€Mended Cab and Four Door ModeS) The right front passenger's safety belt works the samewayas safety belt.
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Seats & Safety Belts Center Passenger Positions (Except Extended Cab Rear Seat) K2128 If your vehicle has front and rear bench seats, someone can sit in thecenterseatingposition, you sit in the center positions. Center Passenger Position (Front Seats) Center Passenger Position (Four Door Models Rear Seat) AN1450sJ I When you havealapsafetybelt,which hasnoretractor. To makethebeltlonger, tilt thelatchplateandpull it alongthe belt. 1-26
Seats & Safety Belts Center Passenger Positions (Except Extended Cab Rear Seat) K2128 If your vehicle has front and rear bench seats, someone can sit in thecenterseatingposition, you sit in the center positions. Center Passenger Position (Front Seats) Center Passenger Position (Four Door Models Rear Seat) AN1450sJ I When you havealapsafetybelt,which hasnoretractor. To makethebeltlonger, tilt thelatchplateandpull it alongthe belt. 1-26
Owner's Manual
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... child restraintproperly. 1-37 Whereveryouinstall it, besure to Put the Restraint (Except Extended Cab and Four Door Models) The child restraintmustbesecuredproperlyinthecenter or rightfront passenger seat. Where to Put the Restraint (Extended Cab and Four Door Models) Accident statistics show you to follow the instructions for the restraint. Youmay find these instructionsontherestraintitself or in...
... child restraintproperly. 1-37 Whereveryouinstall it, besure to Put the Restraint (Except Extended Cab and Four Door Models) The child restraintmustbesecuredproperlyinthecenter or rightfront passenger seat. Where to Put the Restraint (Extended Cab and Four Door Models) Accident statistics show you to follow the instructions for the restraint. Youmay find these instructionsontherestraintitself or in...
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... modernvehicledoesn'tneedanelaborate"break-in."Butitwill perform better in the long run if you get newbrakelinings. Your steeringwheelwillremainlocked,justas it wiperswhentheengine is off. Ifyouhave a 3500 HD Model,see"ParkingBrake"intheIndex.
... modernvehicledoesn'tneedanelaborate"break-in."Butitwill perform better in the long run if you get newbrakelinings. Your steeringwheelwillremainlocked,justas it wiperswhentheengine is off. Ifyouhave a 3500 HD Model,see"ParkingBrake"intheIndex.
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...,thevehicle can be injured. TO be free to get out of P (Park). Shifting Into P (Park) (Automatic Transmission Models Only) 1 CAUTION It can movesuddenly. If you are parking on a hill, or if you have four-wheel drive and...mph(32kmlh). 20 Torque Lock Theparkingbrakeshouldbesetfirstwheneverleavingthedriver'sseat. Features & Controls Propshaft Brake Burnish Procedure If youhave a 3500 HD Model,itisrecommendedthatthepropshaftmounted parkingbrakebeburnished aspartofthenewvehiclebreakin.Theparking brake will be sure your vehicle won't move, whenyou're on Hills9'or "Towing...
...,thevehicle can be injured. TO be free to get out of P (Park). Shifting Into P (Park) (Automatic Transmission Models Only) 1 CAUTION It can movesuddenly. If you are parking on a hill, or if you have four-wheel drive and...mph(32kmlh). 20 Torque Lock Theparkingbrakeshouldbesetfirstwheneverleavingthedriver'sseat. Features & Controls Propshaft Brake Burnish Procedure If youhave a 3500 HD Model,itisrecommendedthatthepropshaftmounted parkingbrakebeburnished aspartofthenewvehiclebreakin.Theparking brake will be sure your vehicle won't move, whenyou're on Hills9'or "Towing...
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....Don't leaveyourvehiclewiththeenginerunningunlessyouhaveto. caseisinadrivegear-notin And, if youleavethevehiclewiththeenginerunning, it meansthattheshiftleverwasn'tfullylockedinto P (Park). If youareparkingonahill,or 2-32 I CAUTION 1 A Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Only) It can be dangerous leave vehicle the to your with engine running. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission...
....Don't leaveyourvehiclewiththeenginerunningunlessyouhaveto. caseisinadrivegear-notin And, if youleavethevehiclewiththeenginerunning, it meansthattheshiftleverwasn'tfullylockedinto P (Park). If youareparkingonahill,or 2-32 I CAUTION 1 A Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Only) It can be dangerous leave vehicle the to your with engine running. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission...
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... press the N button to the right ofthesystemdisplaycontroltheair flow. Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Whenyoufirstturnonyourvehicle'sairconditioning,openthewindowsto clearthevehicleofhotair. If the OFF button waspressed,youmustpress N C , MAX (RECIR onsome models),oroneof the BLEND buttons for the system to suit your needs.Theamountofblendingisshown onthedisplaybyanarrowmovingbetweenthefigure'sfeet(floorairflow) andhead(ventairflow). 3-6 You can blend the air flow to comebackon...
... press the N button to the right ofthesystemdisplaycontroltheair flow. Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Whenyoufirstturnonyourvehicle'sairconditioning,openthewindowsto clearthevehicleofhotair. If the OFF button waspressed,youmustpress N C , MAX (RECIR onsome models),oroneof the BLEND buttons for the system to suit your needs.Theamountofblendingisshown onthedisplaybyanarrowmovingbetweenthefigure'sfeet(floorairflow) andhead(ventairflow). 3-6 You can blend the air flow to comebackon...
Owner's Manual
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....Thisdoesnotmeansomethingis wrongwithyourbrakes. 4-1 8 When you hearthebrakewearwarningsound,haveyourvehicleserviced. See "Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. Disc Brake Wear Indicators If youhavea C 3500 HD Model, it hasfour-wheeldiscbrakes.Discbrake padshavebuilt-inwearindicatorsthatmakeahigh-pitchedwarningsound whenthebrakepadsarewornandnewpadsareneeded.Thesoundm'ay comeand goorbeheardallthetimeyourvehicleismoving(exceptwhen youarepushingonthebrakepedalfirmly). 1 CAUTION The brakewearwarningsoundmeansthatsoonerorlateryour 5 brakes work That lead won't well. could...
....Thisdoesnotmeansomethingis wrongwithyourbrakes. 4-1 8 When you hearthebrakewearwarningsound,haveyourvehicleserviced. See "Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. Disc Brake Wear Indicators If youhavea C 3500 HD Model, it hasfour-wheeldiscbrakes.Discbrake padshavebuilt-inwearindicatorsthatmakeahigh-pitchedwarningsound whenthebrakepadsarewornandnewpadsareneeded.Thesoundm'ay comeand goorbeheardallthetimeyourvehicleismoving(exceptwhen youarepushingonthebrakepedalfirmly). 1 CAUTION The brakewearwarningsoundmeansthatsoonerorlateryour 5 brakes work That lead won't well. could...
Owner's Manual
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Beforeyoudoanything,turnonthehazardwarningflashers. Themake,model,andyearofyourvehicle. If youhaveatwo-wheeldrivevehicle,don'thaveyourvehicletowedonthe rearwheels,unlessyoumust.Ifthevehiclemustbetowedontherear 35 mph (56 km/h)orfartherthan 50 miles (80 wheels,don'tgomorethan krn)oryourtransmissionwillbedamaged. Theycanprovidetherightequipmentandknowhowtotow it hasbeenliftedbythetow ...
Beforeyoudoanything,turnonthehazardwarningflashers. Themake,model,andyearofyourvehicle. If youhaveatwo-wheeldrivevehicle,don'thaveyourvehicletowedonthe rearwheels,unlessyoumust.Ifthevehiclemustbetowedontherear 35 mph (56 km/h)orfartherthan 50 miles (80 wheels,don'tgomorethan krn)oryourtransmissionwillbedamaged. Theycanprovidetherightequipmentandknowhowtotow it hasbeenliftedbythetow ...
Owner's Manual
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u PO496 3. Removethescrewsfromthebulbretainerandtakeit assembly. 4. Openthetailgate. 2. Service & Appearance Care Rear Lights, Pickup Models I i 1. Pullthe old bulbstraightout 5. Removethetworearlightassemblyscrewsnearthetailgatelatchand pull out the light assembly. Put in anewbulb off thelight of thesocket and push it inuntil it is tight. 6-62
u PO496 3. Removethescrewsfromthebulbretainerandtakeit assembly. 4. Openthetailgate. 2. Service & Appearance Care Rear Lights, Pickup Models I i 1. Pullthe old bulbstraightout 5. Removethetworearlightassemblyscrewsnearthetailgatelatchand pull out the light assembly. Put in anewbulb off thelight of thesocket and push it inuntil it is tight. 6-62
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Usingyourhands,peeltherubbersealawayfromthelens. Slidethesocketout of thelightassembly 6-63 I PO497 2. Sear Lights, Chassis Cab Models U 1. Closethetailgate. Replacethe bulb retainer. 7. Replacetherearlightassemblyandtightenthescrews. 8. Liftthelens off thelightassembly. 3. 6.
Usingyourhands,peeltherubbersealawayfromthelens. Slidethesocketout of thelightassembly 6-63 I PO497 2. Sear Lights, Chassis Cab Models U 1. Closethetailgate. Replacethe bulb retainer. 7. Replacetherearlightassemblyandtightenthescrews. 8. Liftthelens off thelightassembly. 3. 6.
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...with your covered be by warranty. 3tther things from working as they should. Besurethatthislabelisnotremovedfromthevehicle. I 6-94 Its model designation. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the So just keep iamage wouldn't your iealer ...first. Service & Appearance Care Service Parts Identification Label WMEELBASE I Service Par+s Identification VEHICLE IOENTlFlCATlOP NUMBER 00 NOT REMOVE )MODEL DESIGNATION < t P R l h l f D IN 0 5 A OPTION CONTENT PAINT TECHNOLOGY I ORDER NUMBER EXTERIORCOLORS K2680 You'...
...with your covered be by warranty. 3tther things from working as they should. Besurethatthislabelisnotremovedfromthevehicle. I 6-94 Its model designation. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the So just keep iamage wouldn't your iealer ...first. Service & Appearance Care Service Parts Identification Label WMEELBASE I Service Par+s Identification VEHICLE IOENTlFlCATlOP NUMBER 00 NOT REMOVE )MODEL DESIGNATION < t P R l h l f D IN 0 5 A OPTION CONTENT PAINT TECHNOLOGY I ORDER NUMBER EXTERIORCOLORS K2680 You'...
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... 6.2 H.D. Diesel us . 6.5 V8 * TBI N U.S. Engine Identification Produced Fuel VIN Liter Emissions BY Displacement Type EngineCode System * 2 TBI V6 U.S. 4.3 TBI H US., Can. TO035 Wheel Nut Torque MODEL C 1500 K 1500 & C-K 2500 C-K 2500 (w/C6P) C-K3500SingleRearWheels C3500 DualRearWheels C3500 -Front HD --Rear I 6-95 F Diesel us . H.D. Ibs. (160 N-m) 140 ft.
... 6.2 H.D. Diesel us . 6.5 V8 * TBI N U.S. Engine Identification Produced Fuel VIN Liter Emissions BY Displacement Type EngineCode System * 2 TBI V6 U.S. 4.3 TBI H US., Can. TO035 Wheel Nut Torque MODEL C 1500 K 1500 & C-K 2500 C-K 2500 (w/C6P) C-K3500SingleRearWheels C3500 DualRearWheels C3500 -Front HD --Rear I 6-95 F Diesel us . H.D. Ibs. (160 N-m) 140 ft.
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...(6.5Liters) 6.2L Jt 7 Quarts(6.5Liters) 6.5L Ft 7 Quarts(6.6Liters) N 7.4L** 6 Quarts(5.7Liters) *All quantitiesareapproximate. *Afterrefill,thelevel MUST becheckedasoutlinedunder"Engine Oil AndFilterRecommendations"inSection 5. **Add oneadditionalquartforC3500 HD Models.
...(6.5Liters) 6.2L Jt 7 Quarts(6.5Liters) 6.5L Ft 7 Quarts(6.6Liters) N 7.4L** 6 Quarts(5.7Liters) *All quantitiesareapproximate. *Afterrefill,thelevel MUST becheckedasoutlinedunder"Engine Oil AndFilterRecommendations"inSection 5. **Add oneadditionalquartforC3500 HD Models.
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... 34Gallons(128Liters) withLongBed FourDoorModel 34 Gallons (128 Liters) Standard Chassis-CabModels 22Gallons (83 Liters) Standard(SideTank) 30 Gallons (113 Liters) Optional(Rear Tank) 3500 HD Models Standard(Side Tank) 21Gallons (80 Liters) Optional(RearTank) - 32Gallons(121Liters) All quantitiesare for a completelydrytankandareapproximate. QUANTITY 6-97 TO18 C .-
... 34Gallons(128Liters) withLongBed FourDoorModel 34 Gallons (128 Liters) Standard Chassis-CabModels 22Gallons (83 Liters) Standard(SideTank) 30 Gallons (113 Liters) Optional(Rear Tank) 3500 HD Models Standard(Side Tank) 21Gallons (80 Liters) Optional(RearTank) - 32Gallons(121Liters) All quantitiesare for a completelydrytankandareapproximate. QUANTITY 6-97 TO18 C .-
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... V8/TBI 5.7L V8/TBI with8500 GVWR and belowk= with8501GVWRandabov-sd J = tb6.2L V8IDiesel L . >c< 6.2L V8/Diesel V8/Diesel 6.5L g$ 7.4L Except 454 SS Model with454 SS Model ; ! with 8500 GVWR and below freezing. c *&$ LD 'g I s a throttle body injection system. MAINTENANCESCHEDULE I is shown by a plus sign (t)on the 7-5 Scheduleby II is true for...
... V8/TBI 5.7L V8/TBI with8500 GVWR and belowk= with8501GVWRandabov-sd J = tb6.2L V8IDiesel L . >c< 6.2L V8/Diesel V8/Diesel 6.5L g$ 7.4L Except 454 SS Model with454 SS Model ; ! with 8500 GVWR and below freezing. c *&$ LD 'g I s a throttle body injection system. MAINTENANCESCHEDULE I is shown by a plus sign (t)on the 7-5 Scheduleby II is true for...
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...,routing,andcondition. THERMOSTATICALLYCONTROLLEDENGINECOOLINGFAN so equipped.)Withtheengine off andbelow INSPECTI0NA.-(If normaloperatingtemperature,check to underhoodlabelspecifications.Inspectthe insideandoutside of biodegradablesoapandwater,let reinstallelement. 15. ENGINETIMINGCHECKANDDISTRIBUTORCHECK(SOME MODELS)" -Adjust timing to seethatthefancanberotated by hand on fluid couplingorviscousdrives.Replaceasnecessary. *An EmissionControlService AAlso aNoiseEmissionControlService .Applicableonly tovehicles sold in theServiceManual. 14. if equipped.Replaceas...
...,routing,andcondition. THERMOSTATICALLYCONTROLLEDENGINECOOLINGFAN so equipped.)Withtheengine off andbelow INSPECTI0NA.-(If normaloperatingtemperature,check to underhoodlabelspecifications.Inspectthe insideandoutside of biodegradablesoapandwater,let reinstallelement. 15. ENGINETIMINGCHECKANDDISTRIBUTORCHECK(SOME MODELS)" -Adjust timing to seethatthefancanberotated by hand on fluid couplingorviscousdrives.Replaceasnecessary. *An EmissionControlService AAlso aNoiseEmissionControlService .Applicableonly tovehicles sold in theServiceManual. 14. if equipped.Replaceas...