Owner's Manual
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..., such a on snowy or icy roads or in slightly lower fuel economy than 2HI. It sends maximum power to the rear wheels. This setting also engages your front axle to use when road conditions are driving off-road in most off-road situations. G (4HI): *See "Recreational Vehicle Towing" in ...two-wheel drive. When operating in 4LO, the gear ratio is the best setting to help drive your front axle and delivers extra torque. ...
..., such a on snowy or icy roads or in slightly lower fuel economy than 2HI. It sends maximum power to the rear wheels. This setting also engages your front axle to use when road conditions are driving off-road in most off-road situations. G (4HI): *See "Recreational Vehicle Towing" in ...two-wheel drive. When operating in 4LO, the gear ratio is the best setting to help drive your front axle and delivers extra torque. ...
Owner's Manual
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...the button to provide the best ride and handling. Locking Rear Axle If your vehicle has this feature, your locking rear axle can give you additional traction on road and trailering conditions to activate this setting. You can also be used to the vehicle or when the vehicle is in with traction... to use this setting to minimize trailer inputs to help ...
...the button to provide the best ride and handling. Locking Rear Axle If your vehicle has this feature, your locking rear axle can give you additional traction on road and trailering conditions to activate this setting. You can also be used to the vehicle or when the vehicle is in with traction... to use this setting to minimize trailer inputs to help ...
Owner's Manual
Page 348
... driving in your vehicle. Notice: Overloading your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Repairs would not be covered by your vehicle the right way. Try to . Ask your dealer to stop or turn... in a crash. • Put things in the cargo area of the seats. • Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in this manual. Using heavier suspension components to lose control and crash. If you load your warranty. These could cause you need to spread the weight evenly. • Never...
... driving in your vehicle. Notice: Overloading your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Repairs would not be covered by your vehicle the right way. Try to . Ask your dealer to stop or turn... in a crash. • Put things in the cargo area of the seats. • Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in this manual. Using heavier suspension components to lose control and crash. If you load your warranty. These could cause you need to spread the weight evenly. • Never...
Owner's Manual
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... cab models (with 5'8" pick-up box length.) Maximum recommended cross-mounted toolbox and cargo weight is 300 lbs (136 kg) for the 1500 crew cab (with 5' 8" box length.) A reinforcement kit for at least a 3/4 inch (2 cm) bearing surface on how many people you buy and install the ...wheel well and the rear of the plank. When using this upper load platform, be positioned in the pickup box depressions. See your vehicle. Add-On Equipment When you carry removable items, you may cause damage. The length of the planks must be inserted in a zone over the rear axle. Two-Tiered Loading ...
... cab models (with 5'8" pick-up box length.) Maximum recommended cross-mounted toolbox and cargo weight is 300 lbs (136 kg) for the 1500 crew cab (with 5' 8" box length.) A reinforcement kit for at least a 3/4 inch (2 cm) bearing surface on how many people you buy and install the ...wheel well and the rear of the plank. When using this upper load platform, be positioned in the pickup box depressions. See your vehicle. Add-On Equipment When you carry removable items, you may cause damage. The length of the planks must be inserted in a zone over the rear axle. Two-Tiered Loading ...
Owner's Manual
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... lbs (445 kg), you compensate for it by carrying fewer passengers, less cargo, or by positioning cargo towards the rear. Using the formula, if the snow plow is 4 ft (122 cm) in front of the front axle W.B. = Vehicle Wheelbase A: You can add heavier equipment on the front. However, the front GAWR..., rear GAWR and the GVWR must never be exceeded. 4-58 In order to calculate the amount of weight any front accessory, such as a snow plow, is adding to the front axle, use the following formula: For example, adding a 700 lb (318...
... lbs (445 kg), you compensate for it by carrying fewer passengers, less cargo, or by positioning cargo towards the rear. Using the formula, if the snow plow is 4 ft (122 cm) in front of the front axle W.B. = Vehicle Wheelbase A: You can add heavier equipment on the front. However, the front GAWR..., rear GAWR and the GVWR must never be exceeded. 4-58 In order to calculate the amount of weight any front accessory, such as a snow plow, is adding to the front axle, use the following formula: For example, adding a 700 lb (318...
Owner's Manual
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...your vehicle can be found in mind that reserve capacity numbers are unsure of your vehicle. Also, see Loading Your Vehicle on the rear axle to provide proper braking performance. If your brakes can add to your vehicle before reaching your truck can also help your vehicle. To... work properly, you with full fuel and passengers. Your dealer can carry. The total vehicle reserve capacity for additional advice and information about using a snow plow on your truck with this. Keep in the lower right corner of weight you are intended as shown previously. Maintaining a...
...your vehicle can be found in mind that reserve capacity numbers are unsure of your vehicle. Also, see Loading Your Vehicle on the rear axle to provide proper braking performance. If your brakes can add to your vehicle before reaching your truck can also help your vehicle. To... work properly, you with full fuel and passengers. Your dealer can carry. The total vehicle reserve capacity for additional advice and information about using a snow plow on your truck with this. Keep in the lower right corner of weight you are intended as shown previously. Maintaining a...
Owner's Manual
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... the trailer and then the tongue separately, to see Loading Your Vehicle for cold tires. If they are not, you use a weight distributing hitch, make sure you don't go over the rear axle limit before and after coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle. Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for...
... the trailer and then the tongue separately, to see Loading Your Vehicle for cold tires. If they are not, you use a weight distributing hitch, make sure you don't go over the rear axle limit before and after coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle. Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for...
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... rails. See "Weight of the proper size. The hitch should be located in the pickup bed so that extends over or slightly in front of the trailer shelf that its centerline...used with many pickup models. This equipment is especially important for short box pickups. Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be at least six inches of clearance between the top of the pickup box and the bottom of the rear axle...specified in the trailering chart for your vehicle. Always use the pickup box for proper vehicle loading and good handling when driving. This is very important for support. ...
... rails. See "Weight of the proper size. The hitch should be located in the pickup bed so that extends over or slightly in front of the trailer shelf that its centerline...used with many pickup models. This equipment is especially important for short box pickups. Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be at least six inches of clearance between the top of the pickup box and the bottom of the rear axle...specified in the trailering chart for your vehicle. Always use the pickup box for proper vehicle loading and good handling when driving. This is very important for support. ...
Owner's Manual
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...to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on a level surface. • The proper level for the 1500 Series is from 5/8 inch to 1 5/8 inch (15 mm to 40 mm) below the bottom of the filler plug hole. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. Rear Axle ...When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid...
...to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on a level surface. • The proper level for the 1500 Series is from 5/8 inch to 1 5/8 inch (15 mm to 40 mm) below the bottom of the filler plug hole. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. Rear Axle ...When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid...
Owner's Manual
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...ation - Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on page 5-79. Cords may be made from driving. KiloPascal (kPa): The metric unit for the front axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-50. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-50. DOT Markings...: A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is located between the plies and the tread. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for air pressure. Accessory...
...ation - Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on page 5-79. Cords may be made from driving. KiloPascal (kPa): The metric unit for the front axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-50. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-50. DOT Markings...: A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is located between the plies and the tread. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for air pressure. Accessory...
Owner's Manual
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... other than P265/75R16, LT265/75R16, P265/70R17 or P275/55R20, use chains on the tires of your vehicle and you must. If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten them on the tires of the rear axle. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with a tire size other...
... other than P265/75R16, LT265/75R16, P265/70R17 or P275/55R20, use chains on the tires of your vehicle and you must. If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten them on the tires of the rear axle. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with a tire size other...
Owner's Manual
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...jack head. Raise the vehicle far enough off and cause an accident. but be sure to use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; Remove all the rust or dirt off... off . 5-101 5. Make sure the jack head is positioned so that the rear axle is fastened, can use a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to the vehicle.... The wheel could come off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit under the wheel well. {CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to raise the vehicle. Rear...
...jack head. Raise the vehicle far enough off and cause an accident. but be sure to use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; Remove all the rust or dirt off... off . 5-101 5. Make sure the jack head is positioned so that the rear axle is fastened, can use a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to the vehicle.... The wheel could come off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit under the wheel well. {CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to raise the vehicle. Rear...
Owner's Manual
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Visually check constant velocity joints, rubber boots and axle seals for kinks and proper installation. (h) Change automatic ...pivot points, latch bolt, fuel door hinge, locks and folding seat hardware. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. See Engine Coolant on weatherstrips... appear worn or damaged or that might keep a safety belt system from doing frequent trailer towing. − Uses such as needed. If you should have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system does not need regular ...
Visually check constant velocity joints, rubber boots and axle seals for kinks and proper installation. (h) Change automatic ...pivot points, latch bolt, fuel door hinge, locks and folding seat hardware. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. See Engine Coolant on weatherstrips... appear worn or damaged or that might keep a safety belt system from doing frequent trailer towing. − Uses such as needed. If you should have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system does not need regular ...
Owner's Manual
Page 543
...10953455) meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category LB or GC-LB. Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. Usage Rear Axle Rear Axle (Steerable) Manual Transfer Case Automatic Transfer Case Front Axle Propshaft Spline or One-Piece Propshaft Spline (Two-Wheel Drive with Auto. U.S. 12378557, in Canada 10953626)....; Trans.) Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12378261, in Canada 10953511) or lubricant meeting requirements of GM 9985830. 6-15 U.S. 12378508, in Canada 88901362. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 88900701). use only GM Part No. Look for "Approved for...
...10953455) meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category LB or GC-LB. Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. Usage Rear Axle Rear Axle (Steerable) Manual Transfer Case Automatic Transfer Case Front Axle Propshaft Spline or One-Piece Propshaft Spline (Two-Wheel Drive with Auto. U.S. 12378557, in Canada 10953626)....; Trans.) Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12378261, in Canada 10953511) or lubricant meeting requirements of GM 9985830. 6-15 U.S. 12378508, in Canada 88901362. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 88900701). use only GM Part No. Look for "Approved for...
Owner's Manual
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...Shift ...3-39 Lighting Entry ...3-18 Exit ...3-18 Locking Rear Axle ...4-11 Lockout Protection ...2-13 Locks Delayed Locking ...2-10 Door ...2-8 Lockout Protection ...2-13 Power Door ...2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-10 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-13 Loss of Control ...4-19... ...6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-17 Owner Checks and Services ...6-10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-14 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using Your ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-44 Manual Seats ...1-3 Manual Selectable Ride ...4-10 Manual...
...Shift ...3-39 Lighting Entry ...3-18 Exit ...3-18 Locking Rear Axle ...4-11 Lockout Protection ...2-13 Locks Delayed Locking ...2-10 Door ...2-8 Lockout Protection ...2-13 Power Door ...2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-10 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-13 Loss of Control ...4-19... ...6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-17 Owner Checks and Services ...6-10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-14 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using Your ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-44 Manual Seats ...1-3 Manual Selectable Ride ...4-10 Manual...