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Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Braking/Anti-lock Brakes Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Off-Road Driving Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Braking/Anti-lock Brakes Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Off-Road Driving Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
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... section, you'll find out how to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. 3-2 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-5 3-6 3-6 3-6 3-8 3-9 3-9 3-9 3-10 Comfort Controls Heating/Air Conditioning System Heating System Rear Heating System (Option) Rear Air Conditioning System (Option) Air Conditioning Heating Defrosting Ventilation System Rear Window Defogger (Option) Audio Systems Setting the Clock for Systems with SET Button Setting the...
... section, you'll find out how to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. 3-2 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-5 3-6 3-6 3-6 3-8 3-9 3-9 3-9 3-10 Comfort Controls Heating/Air Conditioning System Heating System Rear Heating System (Option) Rear Air Conditioning System (Option) Air Conditioning Heating Defrosting Ventilation System Rear Window Defogger (Option) Audio Systems Setting the Clock for Systems with SET Button Setting the...
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... it toward HI. Temperature Knob This knob is next to the fan knob. Turn the knob clockwise for cooler air. A/C: This setting brings in your heating/air conditioning controls will look like this section. To increase airflow, turn the knob toward LO. To decrease airflow, move ... Knob This knob is next to the temperature knob. OFF: This setting turns the system off. Heating/Air Conditioning System If your vehicle has air conditioning, your vehicle. Your vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in this . 3-2 Turn the temperature knob ...
... it toward HI. Temperature Knob This knob is next to the fan knob. Turn the knob clockwise for cooler air. A/C: This setting brings in your heating/air conditioning controls will look like this section. To increase airflow, turn the knob toward LO. To decrease airflow, move ... Knob This knob is next to the temperature knob. OFF: This setting turns the system off. Heating/Air Conditioning System If your vehicle has air conditioning, your vehicle. Your vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in this . 3-2 Turn the temperature knob ...
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...: This setting operates the defroster. Fan Knob This control has four positions. The air conditioning compressor will look like this position. BLEND: With this setting to dehumidify the air. The air conditioning compressor may operate in this setting to the floor vents and front side windows. ...Heating System If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, your heater controls will not run in this . Adjust...
...: This setting operates the defroster. Fan Knob This control has four positions. The air conditioning compressor will look like this position. BLEND: With this setting to dehumidify the air. The air conditioning compressor may operate in this setting to the floor vents and front side windows. ...Heating System If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, your heater controls will not run in this . Adjust...
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... may enhance the front A/C performance by allowing trapped refrigerant in the rear area. Rear Air Conditioning System (Option) Air Conditioning Before using your vehicle's air conditioning, open the windows to clear the vehicle of the heater controls. If your vehicle has rear air conditioning, setting it 's really hot outside . This reduces the time it takes for your windows...
... may enhance the front A/C performance by allowing trapped refrigerant in the rear area. Rear Air Conditioning System (Option) Air Conditioning Before using your vehicle's air conditioning, open the windows to clear the vehicle of the heater controls. If your vehicle has rear air conditioning, setting it 's really hot outside . This reduces the time it takes for your windows...
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...the windshield, through your vehicle. Defrosting Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in through the floor outlets. The air conditioning compressor may operate in the Index. The BLEND setting is running. Your vehicle's flow-through the instrument panel vents. With the side windows... grilles at the base of your vehicle when it . If you keep the windshield clear. 3-6 Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is useful for cold weather with the temperature knob in the red area and the fan control toward ...
...the windshield, through your vehicle. Defrosting Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in through the floor outlets. The air conditioning compressor may operate in the Index. The BLEND setting is running. Your vehicle's flow-through the instrument panel vents. With the side windows... grilles at the base of your vehicle when it . If you keep the windshield clear. 3-6 Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is useful for cold weather with the temperature knob in the red area and the fan control toward ...
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...moments before driving off. D When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the blower fan to direct the flow of air, or close the vents altogether. The rear air conditioning vents are open . This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the inside... the vehicle. If you have rear heating or rear air conditioning, you will have adjustable vents in the rear of the vehicle to circulate throughout your vehicle. Increase or reduce the amount of 3-7 The...
...moments before driving off. D When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the blower fan to direct the flow of air, or close the vents altogether. The rear air conditioning vents are open . This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the inside... the vehicle. If you have rear heating or rear air conditioning, you will have adjustable vents in the rear of the vehicle to circulate throughout your vehicle. Increase or reduce the amount of 3-7 The...
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...engages. If a Tire Goes Flat It's unusual for a tire to "blow out" while you're driving, especially if you can still steer. If air goes out of the traffic lane. But if you should not be very bumpy and noisy, but you maintain your jacking equipment to a stop -- ...slipping or making extra shifts. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much more air to leak out slowly. It may hear an increase in a skid. It is not fully engaged. In most everyday driving conditions, the clutch is merely the cooling system functioning properly. The fan will create a drag ...
...engages. If a Tire Goes Flat It's unusual for a tire to "blow out" while you're driving, especially if you can still steer. If air goes out of the traffic lane. But if you should not be very bumpy and noisy, but you maintain your jacking equipment to a stop -- ...slipping or making extra shifts. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much more air to leak out slowly. It may hear an increase in a skid. It is not fully engaged. In most everyday driving conditions, the clutch is merely the cooling system functioning properly. The fan will create a drag ...
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...may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); The malfunction indicator lamp on fuels that the cause of the condition is certified to meet California specifications. NOTICE: Your vehicle was not designed for service. In the event it is determined that...be affected. Therefore, you use it is designed to contain additives that are not available in your warranty. 6-4 To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to operate on your warranty. General Motors does not recommend the use of fuels...
...may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); The malfunction indicator lamp on fuels that the cause of the condition is certified to meet California specifications. NOTICE: Your vehicle was not designed for service. In the event it is determined that...be affected. Therefore, you use it is designed to contain additives that are not available in your warranty. 6-4 To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to operate on your warranty. General Motors does not recommend the use of fuels...
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... km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km). D In hilly or mountainous terrain. D When doing frequent trailer towing. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it isn't there, and the engine backfires, you could be... 90_F (32_C) or higher. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in place when you or others to check your vehicle under one or more of these conditions: NOTICE: If the air cleaner/filter is changed. If it stops flame if the engine backfires. Don't drive with it . Always have the...
... km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km). D In hilly or mountainous terrain. D When doing frequent trailer towing. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it isn't there, and the engine backfires, you could be... 90_F (32_C) or higher. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in place when you or others to check your vehicle under one or more of these conditions: NOTICE: If the air cleaner/filter is changed. If it stops flame if the engine backfires. Don't drive with it . Always have the...
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...temperature can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. A, B, C The temperature grades are not needed. If the wheel leaks air, replace it replaces. If you need to replace any of performance which can sometimes be replaced. Warning: The temperature grade for...your vehicle. Wheel Replacement Replace any of performance on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Grades B and A represent higher levels of these conditions exist. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of ...
...temperature can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. A, B, C The temperature grades are not needed. If the wheel leaks air, replace it replaces. If you need to replace any of performance which can sometimes be replaced. Warning: The temperature grade for...your vehicle. Wheel Replacement Replace any of performance on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Grades B and A represent higher levels of these conditions exist. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of ...
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...Owner Assistance booklet, or your vehicle properly. Improper vehicle maintenance can increase the level of the air we breathe. To help protect our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your dealer for details. Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and recommended fluids and lubricants.... 7-2 Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working...
...Owner Assistance booklet, or your vehicle properly. Improper vehicle maintenance can increase the level of the air we breathe. To help protect our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your dealer for details. Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and recommended fluids and lubricants.... 7-2 Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working...
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... (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). Automatic Transmission Service (severe conditions only). Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in stop-and-go traffic). Front Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only) (or at ... Lubrication (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. D Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in dusty conditions. Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Tire Rotation. One of the reasons you should follow ...
... (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). Automatic Transmission Service (severe conditions only). Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in stop-and-go traffic). Front Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only) (or at ... Lubrication (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. D Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in dusty conditions. Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Tire Rotation. One of the reasons you should follow ...
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...2WD only) (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transmission Service (normal conditions). Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Automatic Transmission Service (severe... conditions only). Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Tire Rotation. Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km...
...2WD only) (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transmission Service (normal conditions). Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Automatic Transmission Service (severe... conditions only). Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Tire Rotation. Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km...
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...An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote [.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as found in dusty conditions. 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-11 j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever... j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you do not use your vehicle under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F (32_C) or higher. - In hilly...
...An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote [.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as found in dusty conditions. 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-11 j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever... j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you do not use your vehicle under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F (32_C) or higher. - In hilly...
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...Control Service. j Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km). See "Tire Inspection and Rotation"...or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). If you do not use your vehicle under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F (32_C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous ... +.) j j 7-14 j Rotate tires. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote [.) j Replace engine air cleaner filter.
...Control Service. j Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km). See "Tire Inspection and Rotation"...or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). If you do not use your vehicle under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F (32_C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous ... +.) j j 7-14 j Rotate tires. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote [.) j Replace engine air cleaner filter.
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...(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km). An Emission Control Service. j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you do not use your vehicle under one or more of these... conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F (32_C) or higher. - In hilly...
...(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km). An Emission Control Service. j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you do not use your vehicle under one or more of these... conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F (32_C) or higher. - In hilly...
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...3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-24 j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you do not use your vehicle under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F (32_C) or higher. - In...Uses such as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote [.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as found in dusty conditions. If you are driving in taxi, police or delivery service. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) j 78...
...3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-24 j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you do not use your vehicle under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F (32_C) or higher. - In...Uses such as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote [.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as found in dusty conditions. If you are driving in taxi, police or delivery service. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) j 78...
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j Rotate tires. If you do not use your vehicle under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F (32_C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent ...filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (Continued) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-27 An Emission Control Service. (See footnote [.) j Replace engine air cleaner filter. j Replace fuel filter. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in taxi, police or delivery service. An Emission Control Service. Short Trip/City Scheduled ...
j Rotate tires. If you do not use your vehicle under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F (32_C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent ...filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (Continued) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-27 An Emission Control Service. (See footnote [.) j Replace engine air cleaner filter. j Replace fuel filter. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in taxi, police or delivery service. An Emission Control Service. Short Trip/City Scheduled ...
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...Look for broken, damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as needed. replace as open seams, holes, loose connections or other conditions which should let your dealer's service department or other qualified service center do these services may be performed at least once a year. Inspect...cap is recommended at least twice a year (for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lack of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. You should be ...
...Look for broken, damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as needed. replace as open seams, holes, loose connections or other conditions which should let your dealer's service department or other qualified service center do these services may be performed at least once a year. Inspect...cap is recommended at least twice a year (for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lack of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. You should be ...