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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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... SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are used on some of the symbols 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 POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ix For example, these symbols are important for you and...
... SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are used on some of the symbols 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 POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ix For example, these symbols are important for you and...
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Service Station Guide Cooling System For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 See Section 5 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Battery See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Alternate Fuel Door Release See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 See Section 6 Remote Fuel Door Release See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded gas only, 87 Octane or higher. See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6
Service Station Guide Cooling System For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 See Section 5 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Battery See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Alternate Fuel Door Release See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 See Section 6 Remote Fuel Door Release See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded gas only, 87 Octane or higher. See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6
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... be there to inflate only once. If you in the deflated air bags. To avoid this, everyone in the air. Some modules also record speed, engine rpm, brake and throttle data. will include air bag modules and possibly other breathing trouble. The module records information about the air bag system. In...
... be there to inflate only once. If you in the deflated air bags. To avoid this, everyone in the air. Some modules also record speed, engine rpm, brake and throttle data. will include air bag modules and possibly other breathing trouble. The module records information about the air bag system. In...
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... 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 ...54 2-67 2-68 2-70 2-72 2-85 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Manual Selectable Ride (If Equipped) Locking Rear Axle Windows Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever...
... 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 ...54 2-67 2-68 2-70 2-72 2-85 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Manual Selectable Ride (If Equipped) Locking Rear Axle Windows Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever...
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...correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. You may also want to restart the engine if you follow these guidelines: D Keep your new brake linings aren't yet broken in guideline every time you get new brake linings. See... is running and the SECURITY message comes on, you will perform better in the long run if you turn the engine off. Remember to restart the engine. If the engine is turned with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. However, your Passlock system is a passive theft...
...correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. You may also want to restart the engine if you follow these guidelines: D Keep your new brake linings aren't yet broken in guideline every time you get new brake linings. See... is running and the SECURITY message comes on, you will perform better in the long run if you turn the engine off. Remember to restart the engine. If the engine is turned with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. However, your Passlock system is a passive theft...
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... moving . CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will remain locked, just as it toward you need to turn the engine off the engine but still turn your ignition switch to OFF. If you . It doesn't lock the steering wheel like the radio, power windows and the ...windshield wipers when the engine is off . Push in a loss of ability to LOCK. OFF (C): This position lets you inserted the key. 2-15 yellowblue Ignition Positions You can...
... moving . CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will remain locked, just as it toward you need to turn the engine off the engine but still turn your ignition switch to OFF. If you . It doesn't lock the steering wheel like the radio, power windows and the ...windshield wipers when the engine is off . Push in a loss of ability to LOCK. OFF (C): This position lets you inserted the key. 2-15 yellowblue Ignition Positions You can...
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...help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won 't start within 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way down as your key in any other position -- yellowblue Starting ...Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your starter motor. that 's a safety feature. 2-17 NOTICE: Holding your engine gets warm. If it doesn't start if the clutch pedal is not all the way to ...
...help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won 't start within 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way down as your key in any other position -- yellowblue Starting ...Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your starter motor. that 's a safety feature. 2-17 NOTICE: Holding your engine gets warm. If it doesn't start if the clutch pedal is not all the way to ...
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...have your vehicle towed, see the part of this time keep the pedal down for about three seconds. yellowblue When starting your engine in the Index. 2-18 When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to work ...with your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in very cold weather (below 0_F or -18_C), do it there. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to START and hold the key in your vehicle. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in START for five or six...
...have your vehicle towed, see the part of this time keep the pedal down for about three seconds. yellowblue When starting your engine in the Index. 2-18 When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to work ...with your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in very cold weather (below 0_F or -18_C), do it there. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to START and hold the key in your vehicle. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in START for five or six...
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...3. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you ever have to be drained much sooner. If your starter. 2. yellowblue Starting Your V6 Engine 1. When the engine starts, let go of the key and the accelerator pedal. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or..., push the accelerator pedal all the way down for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go down as your vehicle. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to do it doesn't start over. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your vehicle. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the ...
...3. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you ever have to be drained much sooner. If your starter. 2. yellowblue Starting Your V6 Engine 1. When the engine starts, let go of the key and the accelerator pedal. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or..., push the accelerator pedal all the way down for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go down as your vehicle. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to do it doesn't start over. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your vehicle. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the ...
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... dealer in the area where you have, and some other things. Plug it could overheat and cause a fire. You'll get easier starting the engine, be plugged in ? You could cause an electrical shock. If you keep it was before to keep the coolant heater plugged in a minimum of... give you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 4. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Before starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should you don't, it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Plug the cord into a normal...
... dealer in the area where you have, and some other things. Plug it could overheat and cause a fire. You'll get easier starting the engine, be plugged in ? You could cause an electrical shock. If you keep it was before to keep the coolant heater plugged in a minimum of... give you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 4. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Before starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should you don't, it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Plug the cord into a normal...
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...PARK (P). See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in NEUTRAL (N). Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is in PARK (P) -- even if your shift lever is running , the vehicle can move ...be sure your transfer case is capable of being moved out of PARK (P). This means that you start your engine because your vehicle if the shift lever is in a drive gear, two-wheel high (2H) or four... powered anytime the shift lever is in OFF for your rear wheels. If you have left the engine running unless you 're on your battery which could be sure the transfer case is recommended that ...
...PARK (P). See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in NEUTRAL (N). Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is in PARK (P) -- even if your shift lever is running , the vehicle can move ...be sure your transfer case is capable of being moved out of PARK (P). This means that you start your engine because your vehicle if the shift lever is in a drive gear, two-wheel high (2H) or four... powered anytime the shift lever is in OFF for your rear wheels. If you have left the engine running unless you 're on your battery which could be sure the transfer case is recommended that ...
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.... To rock your vehicle back and forth to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is stopped. NOTICE: Damage to your transmission caused by your warranty. 2-22 NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to ... PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is being towed. Shift to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" ...
.... To rock your vehicle back and forth to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is stopped. NOTICE: Damage to your transmission caused by your warranty. 2-22 NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to ... PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is being towed. Shift to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" ...
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... manually select SECOND (2) in a light duty automatic transmission, the transmission will drive in position on . Use your brakes or shift into first gear until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. This is designed to start your vehicle in second gear. You may use your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (56 km...
... manually select SECOND (2) in a light duty automatic transmission, the transmission will drive in position on . Use your brakes or shift into first gear until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. This is designed to start your vehicle in second gear. You may use your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (56 km...
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... recommended for more information. If you press the accelerator pedal. yellowblue Tow/Haul Mode Selector Switch (Automatic Transmission) Manual Transmission Operation 5-Speed (VORTEC 6000 V8 Engine) Here's how to break-in properly. The selector switch is located on the clutch pedal as you try to assist when towing or hauling a heavy...
... recommended for more information. If you press the accelerator pedal. yellowblue Tow/Haul Mode Selector Switch (Automatic Transmission) Manual Transmission Operation 5-Speed (VORTEC 6000 V8 Engine) Here's how to break-in properly. The selector switch is located on the clutch pedal as you try to assist when towing or hauling a heavy...
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... clutch pedal back down the clutch pedal. Wait for THIRD (3). Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, when turning off your engine and parking your transmission. If you 're going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing... the accelerator pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to REVERSE (R) only after your engine. Let up on the clutch. Shifting to downshift into SECOND (2) at excessive vehicle speeds, the shift lever will not move into the SECOND ...
... clutch pedal back down the clutch pedal. Wait for THIRD (3). Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, when turning off your engine and parking your transmission. If you 're going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing... the accelerator pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to REVERSE (R) only after your engine. Let up on the clutch. Shifting to downshift into SECOND (2) at excessive vehicle speeds, the shift lever will not move into the SECOND ...
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...pedal. Slowly let up on the clutch. NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you let up on the clutch pedal as you start or idle your engine. SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you 've come to a complete stop and it's hard to shift into FIRST (1), put the shift ..., let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, when turning off your engine and parking your transmission: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1) when you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST (1)....
...pedal. Slowly let up on the clutch. NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you let up on the clutch pedal as you start or idle your engine. SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you 've come to a complete stop and it's hard to shift into FIRST (1), put the shift ..., let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, when turning off your engine and parking your transmission: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1) when you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST (1)....
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... when you may have a SHIFT light. When this light comes on, you quickly change the position of your vehicle. If your engine speed drops below 600 RPM, or if the engine is in 4-Wheel Low. Don't shift down more than one gear at a time when you accelerate, it is normal for best...
... when you may have a SHIFT light. When this light comes on, you quickly change the position of your vehicle. If your engine speed drops below 600 RPM, or if the engine is in 4-Wheel Low. Don't shift down more than one gear at a time when you accelerate, it is normal for best...
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... has four-wheel drive, you shift the transfer case. Front Axle Locking Feature The front axle locks and unlocks automatically when you can send your engine's driving power to all four wheels for a long time on the floor to shift into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. Use this...
... has four-wheel drive, you shift the transfer case. Front Axle Locking Feature The front axle locks and unlocks automatically when you can send your engine's driving power to all four wheels for a long time on the floor to shift into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. Use this...
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... to NEUTRAL is complete. 7. The red NEUTRAL light will come on when the transfer case shift to towing. Connect the vehicle to RUN with the engine off. 3. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. 2. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N) and turn the ignition to the desired position.... 2-33 Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to the towing vehicle. 4. You may start the engine and shift the transmission to RUN. 3. yellowblue If the 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 2HI switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or...
... to NEUTRAL is complete. 7. The red NEUTRAL light will come on when the transfer case shift to towing. Connect the vehicle to RUN with the engine off. 3. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. 2. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N) and turn the ignition to the desired position.... 2-33 Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to the towing vehicle. 4. You may start the engine and shift the transmission to RUN. 3. yellowblue If the 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 2HI switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or...