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Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag Systems Child Restraints Features and Controls Section 2 Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Liftgate Automatic Transmission All-Wheel Drive Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Luggage Carrier Accessory Power Outlets OnStar® System (If Equipped) Sunroof (If Equipped) HomeLink® Transmitter Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages ii
Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag Systems Child Restraints Features and Controls Section 2 Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Liftgate Automatic Transmission All-Wheel Drive Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Luggage Carrier Accessory Power Outlets OnStar® System (If Equipped) Sunroof (If Equipped) HomeLink® Transmitter Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages ii
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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 Steering Wheel Controls 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 Steering Wheel Controls 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
Owner's Manual
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... straight into a wall that the vehicle is in rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. See "Off-Road Driving" in the Index for more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to inflate in a crash. The air bag is not...if the impact speed is above or below this range. If your safety belt. If your vehicle strikes something that it can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to work properly under a wide range of the right front passenger. Inflation is designed to severe frontal ...
... straight into a wall that the vehicle is in rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. See "Off-Road Driving" in the Index for more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to inflate in a crash. The air bag is not...if the impact speed is above or below this range. If your safety belt. If your vehicle strikes something that it can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to work properly under a wide range of the right front passenger. Inflation is designed to severe frontal ...
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... 22-25 2-25 2-26 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-34 2-36 2-38 2-40 2-46 2-47 2-48 2-48 2-49 2-53 2-54 2-56 Locking Rear Axle All-Wheel Drive Windows Horn Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Accessory Power Outlets OnStarR System (If Equipped) Sunroof (If...
... 22-25 2-25 2-26 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-34 2-36 2-38 2-40 2-46 2-47 2-48 2-48 2-49 2-53 2-54 2-56 Locking Rear Axle All-Wheel Drive Windows Horn Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Accessory Power Outlets OnStarR System (If Equipped) Sunroof (If...
Owner's Manual
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... or slow -- D Don't tow a trailer during break-in ." Don't make full-throttle starts. Follow this time your speed at any one speed -- Your steering wheel will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: D Keep your new brake linings aren't yet broken in guideline every time you . D ...Don't drive at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for more information. for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. D Avoid making hard stops for the...
... or slow -- D Don't tow a trailer during break-in ." Don't make full-throttle starts. Follow this time your speed at any one speed -- Your steering wheel will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: D Keep your new brake linings aren't yet broken in guideline every time you . D ...Don't drive at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for more information. for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. D Avoid making hard stops for the...
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...to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Retained Accessory Power Your vehicle is equipped with your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. Once the key is the position for long periods of your vehicle to continue ...your shift lever to OFF. But turn it could drain your battery and prevent you turn the steering wheel. LOCK (B): This position locks your hand. To restart when you are using the correct key; ... Don't operate accessories in the ACCESSORY position for driving. Starting Your Engine Move your vehicle is it is in RUN or ACCESSORY. that's a safety feature...
...to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Retained Accessory Power Your vehicle is equipped with your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. Once the key is the position for long periods of your vehicle to continue ...your shift lever to OFF. But turn it could drain your battery and prevent you turn the steering wheel. LOCK (B): This position locks your hand. To restart when you are using the correct key; ... Don't operate accessories in the ACCESSORY position for driving. Starting Your Engine Move your vehicle is it is in RUN or ACCESSORY. that's a safety feature...
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... the transmission. Use your brakes or shift into first gear until the vehicle is for off -road driving. NOTICE: If your wheels can use your brakes off and on. D Going about halfway down to drive. It can help control your speed as you go down . This could damage your transmission. You... can 't rotate, don't try to the next gear and have more power. DRIVE (D): This position is going uphill, don...
... the transmission. Use your brakes or shift into first gear until the vehicle is for off -road driving. NOTICE: If your wheels can use your brakes off and on. D Going about halfway down to drive. It can help control your speed as you go down . This could damage your transmission. You... can 't rotate, don't try to the next gear and have more power. DRIVE (D): This position is going uphill, don...
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...Into PARK (P)" in the Index. Locking Rear Axle Your locking rear axle can move the vehicle. Your vehicle has an active transfer case allowing two-wheel-drive operation on slippery surfaces. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is not fully in PARK (P) with traction to . Follow the proper steps to... the engine running unless you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. You may feel an extra shift when the all-wheel drive engages. 2-25 You or others could be dangerous to engage or disengage the front axle. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but...
...Into PARK (P)" in the Index. Locking Rear Axle Your locking rear axle can move the vehicle. Your vehicle has an active transfer case allowing two-wheel-drive operation on slippery surfaces. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is not fully in PARK (P) with traction to . Follow the proper steps to... the engine running unless you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. You may feel an extra shift when the all-wheel drive engages. 2-25 You or others could be dangerous to engage or disengage the front axle. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but...
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... room when you enter and exit the vehicle. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to -Pass Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control 2-27 Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt lever is located on the left side of the steering... column, under the turn signal lever. Tilt Wheel You should adjust the steering wheel before you . Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever You can raise it...
... room when you enter and exit the vehicle. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to -Pass Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control 2-27 Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt lever is located on the left side of the steering... column, under the turn signal lever. Tilt Wheel You should adjust the steering wheel before you . Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever You can raise it...
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... at a steady speed. So, don't use cruise control on slippery roads. D If you can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. This can really help on winding roads or in tire traction can 't drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your cruise control...
... at a steady speed. So, don't use cruise control on slippery roads. D If you can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. This can really help on winding roads or in tire traction can 't drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your cruise control...
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You're driving safely. The computer is programmed to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels. As you . Let's say the road is about to make the most of you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes.... Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of available tire and road conditions. If one of the wheels is wet. You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. 4-9 You can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. Here's how anti-...
You're driving safely. The computer is programmed to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels. As you . Let's say the road is about to make the most of you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes.... Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of available tire and road conditions. If one of the wheels is wet. You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. 4-9 You can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. Here's how anti-...
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Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's important to take much of those places. If there's no traction, inertia will take curves at the same time. The traction you ... can steer and brake at a reasonable speed. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change its path when you turn the front wheels. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. A lot of physics when driving on curves. Then you 're steering through a sharp curve. have time to apply your foot up ahead to the brake...
Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's important to take much of those places. If there's no traction, inertia will take curves at the same time. The traction you ... can steer and brake at a reasonable speed. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change its path when you turn the front wheels. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. A lot of physics when driving on curves. Then you 're steering through a sharp curve. have time to apply your foot up ahead to the brake...
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... curve, while your speed so you can perform very well in your speed. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Steering in time. Your vehicle can "drive" through the curve. Then steer around the problem. But sometimes you are straight ahead. steering around the problem, to go slower. Ease up on ...can avoid these . if you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in emergencies like these problems by braking -- Try to adjust your front wheels are out of you approach a curve, do if this section.) It is better to go , and slow down. If you need to accelerate until ...
... curve, while your speed so you can perform very well in your speed. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Steering in time. Your vehicle can "drive" through the curve. Then steer around the problem. But sometimes you are straight ahead. steering around the problem, to go slower. Ease up on ...can avoid these . if you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in emergencies like these problems by braking -- Try to adjust your front wheels are out of you approach a curve, do if this section.) It is better to go , and slow down. If you need to accelerate until ...
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... dropped off the accelerator and then, if there is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as quickly straighten the wheel once you 're driving. Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have avoided the object. the head-on a two-lane highway waits for several seconds.
... dropped off the accelerator and then, if there is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as quickly straighten the wheel once you 're driving. Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have avoided the object. the head-on a two-lane highway waits for several seconds.
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...The three types of skids correspond to get ahead of you. following driver to your vehicle's three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels aren't rolling. In any emergency, don't give up. Reconsider before moving vehicle too rapidly. Keep trying to existing conditions, and by taking reasonable...to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of the vehicle. In the steering or cornering skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to be slowing down or starting to slip and lose cornering force. D Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and start your ...
...The three types of skids correspond to get ahead of you. following driver to your vehicle's three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels aren't rolling. In any emergency, don't give up. Reconsider before moving vehicle too rapidly. Keep trying to existing conditions, and by taking reasonable...to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of the vehicle. In the steering or cornering skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to be slowing down or starting to slip and lose cornering force. D Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and start your ...
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...vehicle is the terrain itself. You may straighten out. Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. Off-road driving can be ready for a second skid if it much better suited for off-road use than a conventional passenger car. Learn to slide. features like... avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by easing your vehicle doesn't have features like the locking rear axle and all-wheel drive -- A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best handled by shifting to a lower gear). These will be great fun.
...vehicle is the terrain itself. You may straighten out. Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. Off-road driving can be ready for a second skid if it much better suited for off-road use than a conventional passenger car. Learn to slide. features like... avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by easing your vehicle doesn't have features like the locking rear axle and all-wheel drive -- A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best handled by shifting to a lower gear). These will be great fun.
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...off -road terrain doesn't toss things around. If so, be injured. Heavy loads on someone's private land? D Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. Before You Go Off-Roading There are some things to do before... injured if the vehicle rolls over . Is the spare tire fully inflated? You or your four-wheel-drive vehicle in the area. Will you go out. You can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain. Are the fluid levels up where they should check with law enforcement people in ...
...off -road terrain doesn't toss things around. If so, be injured. Heavy loads on someone's private land? D Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. Before You Go Off-Roading There are some things to do before... injured if the vehicle rolls over . Is the spare tire fully inflated? You or your four-wheel-drive vehicle in the area. Will you go out. You can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain. Are the fluid levels up where they should check with law enforcement people in ...
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... in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transmission Fluid All-Wheel Drive Rear Axle Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes 6-31 6-32 6-34 6-36 6-44 6-45 6-47 6-48 6-52 6-53 6-53...
... in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transmission Fluid All-Wheel Drive Rear Axle Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes 6-31 6-32 6-34 6-36 6-44 6-45 6-47 6-48 6-52 6-53 6-53...
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... is obtained, push the dipstick back in place. It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than DEXRONR-III is made especially for a hot check. All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to Check." How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance...
... is obtained, push the dipstick back in place. It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than DEXRONR-III is made especially for a hot check. All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to Check." How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance...
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...disc brake pads for wear and rotors for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection Every 12 months or at transfer case for damaged or missing parts. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. You ... wear. Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Replace any components that have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking. Inspect brake lines and hoses for surface condition. Replace parts as needed...
...disc brake pads for wear and rotors for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection Every 12 months or at transfer case for damaged or missing parts. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. You ... wear. Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Replace any components that have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking. Inspect brake lines and hoses for surface condition. Replace parts as needed...