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... CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are important for you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER...
... CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are important for you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER...
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... (If Equipped) Rear Access Door (Extended Cab) Tailgate Theft Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped) PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) Shifting Out of...
... (If Equipped) Rear Access Door (Extended Cab) Tailgate Theft Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped) PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) Shifting Out of...
Owner's Manual
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...your dealer in the area where you don't, it into an ungrounded outlet could be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to keep the coolant heater plugged in? Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Plug it could cause an electrical shock. The cord is located on the outside... and store the cord as it away from moving engine parts. How long should be damaged. yellowblue Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 4. You'll get easier starting your...
...your dealer in the area where you don't, it into an ungrounded outlet could be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to keep the coolant heater plugged in? Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Plug it could cause an electrical shock. The cord is located on the outside... and store the cord as it away from moving engine parts. How long should be damaged. yellowblue Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 4. You'll get easier starting your...
Owner's Manual
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... when the transmission fluid temperature falls below 260_F (127_C). 2-78 The normal operating range is working . The transmission will have a transmission temperature gage. yellowblue Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine...
... when the transmission fluid temperature falls below 260_F (127_C). 2-78 The normal operating range is working . The transmission will have a transmission temperature gage. yellowblue Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine...
Owner's Manual
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ENGINE OVERHEATED This message is displayed when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine further enters the engine coolant protection mode. The engine may overheat. This message will be displayed after the air conditioning system has automatically turned off... gets too hot. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index for further information. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index. Check the coolant temperature gage and the coolant level. See "Engine Coolant" and "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" in the Index and have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can. CHECK...
ENGINE OVERHEATED This message is displayed when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine further enters the engine coolant protection mode. The engine may overheat. This message will be displayed after the air conditioning system has automatically turned off... gets too hot. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index for further information. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index. Check the coolant temperature gage and the coolant level. See "Engine Coolant" and "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" in the Index and have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can. CHECK...
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...time it . yellowblue Heating The heater works best if you keep the windshield and side windows clear. On cold days, use the engine coolant heater before starting your engine in how the transmission shifts until the engine is in extremely humid or cold conditions. If you need additional warming...the right. The defogger will produce warmer air faster to the fan control knob. For best results, clear the window of an engine coolant heater also reduces the time it takes for the engine to reach normal operating temperature and shortens the time it takes the heater to reach...
...time it . yellowblue Heating The heater works best if you keep the windshield and side windows clear. On cold days, use the engine coolant heater before starting your engine in how the transmission shifts until the engine is in extremely humid or cold conditions. If you need additional warming...the right. The defogger will produce warmer air faster to the fan control knob. For best results, clear the window of an engine coolant heater also reduces the time it takes for the engine to reach normal operating temperature and shortens the time it takes the heater to reach...
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... the overheat warning, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. But if you do it: 1. Apply your rig on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes. When the wheel chocks are in PARK (P) (or the manual transmission out of gear and the...
... the overheat warning, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. But if you do it: 1. Apply your rig on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes. When the wheel chocks are in PARK (P) (or the manual transmission out of gear and the...
Owner's Manual
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... transfer case in the message center on your vehicle's instrument panel. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you will find a coolant temperature gage on the instrument panel. See "Message Center" in an emergency. In this mode, you need to a safe place in the... and distance is displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil life monitor. The engine oil will find a LOW COOLANT, CHECK COOLANT TEMP, ENGINE OVERHEATED and a REDUCED ENGINE POWER message in NEUTRAL (N). Engine ...
... transfer case in the message center on your vehicle's instrument panel. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you will find a coolant temperature gage on the instrument panel. See "Message Center" in an emergency. In this mode, you need to a safe place in the... and distance is displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil life monitor. The engine oil will find a LOW COOLANT, CHECK COOLANT TEMP, ENGINE OVERHEATED and a REDUCED ENGINE POWER message in NEUTRAL (N). Engine ...
Owner's Manual
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... the engine if you open the hood. Wait until there is no sign of the vehicle until it off and get out of steam or coolant before you see or hear steam coming from the vehicle until the engine is overheated, the liquids in the Index. 5-10 You or others could...
... the engine if you open the hood. Wait until there is no sign of the vehicle until it off and get out of steam or coolant before you see or hear steam coming from the vehicle until the engine is overheated, the liquids in the Index. 5-10 You or others could...
Owner's Manual
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... Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but to get service help right away. Turn on , turn off . Also, see or hear no coolant, your heater to full hot at least three minutes while you're parked. Tow a trailer. If your vehicle right away. If there's still no sign...
... Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but to get service help right away. Turn on , turn off . Also, see or hear no coolant, your heater to full hot at least three minutes while you're parked. Tow a trailer. If your vehicle right away. If there's still no sign...
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Coolant Surge Tank B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C. If it isn't, you 'll see: When the engine is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. 5-12 yellowblue Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. A. Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is cold, the coolant level should be at or above the FILL COLD mark.
Coolant Surge Tank B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C. If it isn't, you 'll see: When the engine is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. 5-12 yellowblue Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. A. Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is cold, the coolant level should be at or above the FILL COLD mark.
Owner's Manual
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...doesn't, your new vehicle warranty. Get any leak fixed before you run the engine if there is a leak. NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you use of coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to be no leak, start the engine again. Turn off the engine. In addition, the ...or radiator corrosion may result. If you do, you could be burned. Damage caused by the use only DEX-COOLR (silicate-free) coolant. Don't touch them. That could lose all coolant. If it could cause an engine fire, and you can be very hot. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in the...
...doesn't, your new vehicle warranty. Get any leak fixed before you run the engine if there is a leak. NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you use of coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to be no leak, start the engine again. Turn off the engine. In addition, the ...or radiator corrosion may result. If you do, you could be burned. Damage caused by the use only DEX-COOLR (silicate-free) coolant. Don't touch them. That could lose all coolant. If it could cause an engine fire, and you can be very hot. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in the...
Owner's Manual
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... Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is hot. They are under pressure, and if you ever have to cool if you turn the pressure cap. 5-14 even a ... can blow out and burn you badly. Wait for more information.) CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can come out at the coolant surge tank, but the coolant level isn't at or above the FILL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOLR...
... Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is hot. They are under pressure, and if you ever have to cool if you turn the pressure cap. 5-14 even a ... can blow out and burn you badly. Wait for more information.) CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can come out at the coolant surge tank, but the coolant level isn't at or above the FILL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOLR...
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.... 5-15 With plain water or the wrong mixture, your cooling system can boil before the proper coolant mixture will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will . Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts. NOTICE: In cold weather, water can be dangerous. So use the recommended... coolant. CAUTION: You can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other liquid like alcohol, can be burned if you wouldn't get the overheat ...
.... 5-15 With plain water or the wrong mixture, your cooling system can boil before the proper coolant mixture will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will . Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts. NOTICE: In cold weather, water can be dangerous. So use the recommended... coolant. CAUTION: You can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other liquid like alcohol, can be burned if you wouldn't get the overheat ...
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If you hear a hiss, wait for that to the FILL COLD mark. 5-16 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. 3. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left . 2. A hiss means there is no longer hot. yellowblue 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure left ) about one full turn. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to stop.
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to the FILL COLD mark. 5-16 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. 3. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left . 2. A hiss means there is no longer hot. yellowblue 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure left ) about one full turn. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to stop.
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Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is lower, add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. If the level is hand-tight. 5-17 By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the level reaches the FILL COLD mark. 5. yellowblue 4.
Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is lower, add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. If the level is hand-tight. 5-17 By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the level reaches the FILL COLD mark. 5. yellowblue 4.
Owner's Manual
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... Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Rear Axle Four-Wheel Drive Engine Coolant Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid 6-33 6-34 6-38 6-38 6-44 6-45 6-53 6-54 6-57 6-61 6-62 6-63 6-71 6-72 Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes...
... Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Rear Axle Four-Wheel Drive Engine Coolant Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid 6-33 6-34 6-38 6-38 6-44 6-45 6-53 6-54 6-57 6-61 6-62 6-63 6-71 6-72 Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes...
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These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other than the ground. Contact should be maintained until the filling is inside of the fill opening before operating the ... container while it is complete. You can be burned. D Do not fill a container while it is in contact with the inside a vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed or on hot engine parts and start a fire. D Bring the fill nozzle in your vehicle damaged if this occurs. D Don't smoke while pumping gasoline...
These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other than the ground. Contact should be maintained until the filling is inside of the fill opening before operating the ... container while it is complete. You can be burned. D Do not fill a container while it is in contact with the inside a vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed or on hot engine parts and start a fire. D Bring the fill nozzle in your vehicle damaged if this occurs. D Don't smoke while pumping gasoline...
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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Coolant Surge Tank Air Filter Restriction Indicator Engine Oil Dipstick Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped) F. Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) M. yellowblue VORTEC 4300 V6 Engine When you lift up the hood you'll see: A. I. Fan Engine Oil Fill Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Remote Negative Terminal (GND) Remote Positive Terminal Brake Fluid Reservoir L. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6-10 B. C. H. Battery O. E. J. G. Underhood Electrical Center N. D. K.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Coolant Surge Tank Air Filter Restriction Indicator Engine Oil Dipstick Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped) F. Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) M. yellowblue VORTEC 4300 V6 Engine When you lift up the hood you'll see: A. I. Fan Engine Oil Fill Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Remote Negative Terminal (GND) Remote Positive Terminal Brake Fluid Reservoir L. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6-10 B. C. H. Battery O. E. J. G. Underhood Electrical Center N. D. K.
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H. K. Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) M. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6-11 E. J. Engine Oil Fill Fan Remote Negative Terminal (GND) Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Remote Positive Terminal Brake Fluid Reservoir L. D. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Coolant Surge Tank Air Filter Restriction Indicator Engine Oil Dipstick Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped) F. A. Underhood Electrical Center N. Battery O. B. C. I. G. yellowblue VORTEC 4800, 5300 and 6000 V8 Engine VORTEC 5300 V8 engine shown, locations for other engines similar.
H. K. Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) M. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6-11 E. J. Engine Oil Fill Fan Remote Negative Terminal (GND) Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Remote Positive Terminal Brake Fluid Reservoir L. D. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Coolant Surge Tank Air Filter Restriction Indicator Engine Oil Dipstick Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped) F. A. Underhood Electrical Center N. Battery O. B. C. I. G. yellowblue VORTEC 4800, 5300 and 6000 V8 Engine VORTEC 5300 V8 engine shown, locations for other engines similar.