Owner's Manual
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These symbols areusedon warning and indicator lights: 1 Engine Coolant Temperature mrtery Charging System Fuel Engine Oil Pressure BRAKE Brake (Standard Cluster) I ANTILOCK Four- Wheel Anti-lock Brakes Lighter Speaker Here are someother symbols you may see: Horn Fuse PO359
These symbols areusedon warning and indicator lights: 1 Engine Coolant Temperature mrtery Charging System Fuel Engine Oil Pressure BRAKE Brake (Standard Cluster) I ANTILOCK Four- Wheel Anti-lock Brakes Lighter Speaker Here are someother symbols you may see: Horn Fuse PO359
Owner's Manual
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Keys ...2-3 Your Doors and How They Work ...2-5 2-1 2 2-13 2-1 Door Locks ...0 Theft ...Ignition Switch ...2-1 New Vehicle "Break-In" ...3 Starting Your Engine ...2-14 2-15 Fuel Regulator ...2-16 Driving Through Deep Standing Water ...2-1 Engine Block Heater ...6 Automatic Transmission ...2-17 Locking Rear Axle ...2-20 Parking Brake...2-20 2-1 Features & Controls ic c Hereyoucanlearnaboutthemanystandardandoptionalfeaturesonyour vehicle,andinformationonstarting,shiftingandbraking.Alsoexplainedare theinstrumentpanelandthewarningsystemsthat tell...
Keys ...2-3 Your Doors and How They Work ...2-5 2-1 2 2-13 2-1 Door Locks ...0 Theft ...Ignition Switch ...2-1 New Vehicle "Break-In" ...3 Starting Your Engine ...2-14 2-15 Fuel Regulator ...2-16 Driving Through Deep Standing Water ...2-1 Engine Block Heater ...6 Automatic Transmission ...2-17 Locking Rear Axle ...2-20 Parking Brake...2-20 2-1 Features & Controls ic c Hereyoucanlearnaboutthemanystandardandoptionalfeaturesonyour vehicle,andinformationonstarting,shiftingandbraking.Alsoexplainedare theinstrumentpanelandthewarningsystemsthat tell...
Owner's Manual
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Features & Controls Shifting Into P (Park) ...Parking Over Things That Burn 2-21 Shifting Out of P (Park) ...2-23 ...2-23 Engine Exhaust ...2-24 ...2-25 Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows ...2-26 2-28 Horn...2-28 Tilt Wheel ...2-29 Turn Signal/MuItifunction Lever ...Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ...2-30 Headlight High-...
Features & Controls Shifting Into P (Park) ...Parking Over Things That Burn 2-21 Shifting Out of P (Park) ...2-23 ...2-23 Engine Exhaust ...2-24 ...2-25 Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows ...2-26 2-28 Horn...2-28 Tilt Wheel ...2-29 Turn Signal/MuItifunction Lever ...Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ...2-30 Headlight High-...
Owner's Manual
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....) Follow the proper steps to LOCK. LOCK: Thispositionlocksyourignition,steeringwheelandtransmission. Don'tpushtheacceleratorpedalbeforestartingyourengine. You will find the VIN atthetop left ofyourinstrumentpanel.(See"VehicleIdentificationNumber" in motion while the engine is off theengine,but still turn it is thepositionfordriving. alreadymoving,use N (Neutral)only. a theftdeterrentfeature. To Start Your 4.3 Liter (WN Codes Z and W) V6 €nglnes: 1. Start...
....) Follow the proper steps to LOCK. LOCK: Thispositionlocksyourignition,steeringwheelandtransmission. Don'tpushtheacceleratorpedalbeforestartingyourengine. You will find the VIN atthetop left ofyourinstrumentpanel.(See"VehicleIdentificationNumber" in motion while the engine is off theengine,but still turn it is thepositionfordriving. alreadymoving,use N (Neutral)only. a theftdeterrentfeature. To Start Your 4.3 Liter (WN Codes Z and W) V6 €nglnes: 1. Start...
Owner's Manual
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of tnrs Man[ e "Towing You 'We. NOTICE ~ Your engine is designed to be Wait 15 seconds to letthestartermotorcooldown.Thenpushyour acceleratorpedalallthe way to do it doesn'tstartright away, hold yourkey ... . -ngi might not 1-.form I 4. When theenginestarts,letgo 15 secondsanddo it all of the way downfor 12 moreseconds,or untilitstarts. 5. Fuel Regulator 4.3L engine (VIN Code W), youwillhaveafuelregulator thatshutsthefuel off when theenginereaches 5600 rpm. Whentheenginestarts,letgo key. I perlv. Try this: could be drained ---? If yo addelectricalparts or accessories...
of tnrs Man[ e "Towing You 'We. NOTICE ~ Your engine is designed to be Wait 15 seconds to letthestartermotorcooldown.Thenpushyour acceleratorpedalallthe way to do it doesn'tstartright away, hold yourkey ... . -ngi might not 1-.form I 4. When theenginestarts,letgo 15 secondsanddo it all of the way downfor 12 moreseconds,or untilitstarts. 5. Fuel Regulator 4.3L engine (VIN Code W), youwillhaveafuelregulator thatshutsthefuel off when theenginereaches 5600 rpm. Whentheenginestarts,letgo key. I perlv. Try this: could be drained ---? If yo addelectricalparts or accessories...
Owner's Manual
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youcan".voiddeeppuddles or standingwater,drivethroughthemvery slowly. '' ci I! To use the block heater: 1.Turn off theengine. 2. Openthehoodandunwraptheelectrical cord. 3. Features & Controls Driving Through Deep Standing Water ~ o u too quickly through deep puddles drive or standing water,water n e inthroughyourengine'sairintakeandbadlydamageyourengine. Engine Block Heater (Option) In verycoldweather, -0°F (-18°C) or colder,theengineblockheatercan help.You'llgeteasierstarting andbetterfueleconomyduringengine warm-up. Plug it intoanormal,grounded110-voltoutlet. 2-1 6
youcan".voiddeeppuddles or standingwater,drivethroughthemvery slowly. '' ci I! To use the block heater: 1.Turn off theengine. 2. Openthehoodandunwraptheelectrical cord. 3. Features & Controls Driving Through Deep Standing Water ~ o u too quickly through deep puddles drive or standing water,water n e inthroughyourengine'sairintakeandbadlydamageyourengine. Engine Block Heater (Option) In verycoldweather, -0°F (-18°C) or colder,theengineblockheatercan help.You'llgeteasierstarting andbetterfueleconomyduringengine warm-up. Plug it intoanormal,grounded110-voltoutlet. 2-1 6
Owner's Manual
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... hill: or pulling a trailer, also see Ice orSnow" in the Run position. I Shifting to fully apply yourregularbrakes before youcanshiftfrom P (Park) of P (Park) in P (Park)rangebeforestartingthe engine.Your vehiclehasabrake-transmissionshiftinterlock. If youhavelefttheenginerunning,thevehiclecanmove suddenly.You or others could dama-is being towed. 2-1 8 If youcannotshiftout P (Park),easepressureontheshiftlever-pushtheshiftlever all the way into P (Park...
... hill: or pulling a trailer, also see Ice orSnow" in the Run position. I Shifting to fully apply yourregularbrakes before youcanshiftfrom P (Park) of P (Park) in P (Park)rangebeforestartingthe engine.Your vehiclehasabrake-transmissionshiftinterlock. If youhavelefttheenginerunning,thevehiclecanmove suddenly.You or others could dama-is being towed. 2-1 8 If youcannotshiftout P (Park),easepressureontheshiftlever-pushtheshiftlever all the way into P (Park...
Owner's Manual
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... others could be injured. i are parking on $h, or if you whenyou'reon faiily level ground,usethestepsthat :! F" 2-21 To besureyourvehicle won't-:.rnove, follow. If youhaveleft the-engine running,thevehiclecanmove suddenly. If you 're pulling' a trailer, also see "P;a.rking On Hills" or "Towing a Trailer" in theIndex.Thatpartshows If youaretowingatrailerandareparkingonany hill: See"Towing aTrailer...
... others could be injured. i are parking on $h, or if you whenyou'reon faiily level ground,usethestepsthat :! F" 2-21 To besureyourvehicle won't-:.rnove, follow. If youhaveleft the-engine running,thevehiclecanmove suddenly. If you 're pulling' a trailer, also see "P;a.rking On Hills" or "Towing a Trailer" in theIndex.Thatpartshows If youaretowingatrailerandareparkingonany hill: See"Towing aTrailer...
Owner's Manual
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....Ifyoucanwalkawayfromyour vehiclewiththeignition key in yourhand,yourvehicleis in P (Park). Movetheignitionkey you to leave your vehicle with the engine unlesshave running . Features & Controls 2. to leaveyourvehiclewiththeenginerunning,besureyour vehicleis in P (Park)withtheparkingbrakefirmlyset.And, if ... P (Park)andyourparkingbrakefirmlysetbeforeyouleaveit. Your vehicle could beinjured.Don'tleaveyourvehicle with the engine running you . Movetheshiftleverintothe P (Park)positionlike this: Pullthelevertoward 3. Removethekeyandtake it meansthattheshift lever wasn't fullylockedinto ...
....Ifyoucanwalkawayfromyour vehiclewiththeignition key in yourhand,yourvehicleis in P (Park). Movetheignitionkey you to leave your vehicle with the engine unlesshave running . Features & Controls 2. to leaveyourvehiclewiththeenginerunning,besureyour vehicleis in P (Park)withtheparkingbrakefirmlyset.And, if ... P (Park)andyourparkingbrakefirmlysetbeforeyouleaveit. Your vehicle could beinjured.Don'tleaveyourvehicle with the engine running you . Movetheshiftleverintothe P (Park)positionlike this: Pullthelevertoward 3. Removethekeyandtake it meansthattheshift lever wasn't fullylockedinto ...
Owner's Manual
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... is coming into your vehicle: Drive it onlywith all thewindowsdown to blow out any CO; 2-24 Yourvehiclewasdamaged or different. It cancauseunconsciousnessand in a collision. Features & Controls Engine Exhaust CAUTION Engine exhaust can whichyoucan'tsee death.
... is coming into your vehicle: Drive it onlywith all thewindowsdown to blow out any CO; 2-24 Yourvehiclewasdamaged or different. It cancauseunconsciousnessand in a collision. Features & Controls Engine Exhaust CAUTION Engine exhaust can whichyoucan'tsee death.
Owner's Manual
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... things to be sure your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting. Anotherclosed-inplacecanbeablizzard.(See"Blizzard"inthe Index.) I CAUTION A Idling the engine with C k a n come in agaragewiththeenginerunning. If you 'repullingatrailer,alsosee"ParkingonHills" nr "Towing a Trailer" in theIndex. 2-25 To besureyourvehicle won 't move. if you 'velefttheenginerunning,thevehiclecanmove suddenly. Your...
... things to be sure your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting. Anotherclosed-inplacecanbeablizzard.(See"Blizzard"inthe Index.) I CAUTION A Idling the engine with C k a n come in agaragewiththeenginerunning. If you 'repullingatrailer,alsosee"ParkingonHills" nr "Towing a Trailer" in theIndex. 2-25 To besureyourvehicle won 't move. if you 'velefttheenginerunning,thevehiclecanmove suddenly. Your...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the box aroundthetemperaturesymbolwillalso If youhaveadigitalcluster,a flash if yourengine is toohot. road,stopyourvehicleandturn off theengineassoonaspossible. Features & Controls Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Cluster Digital CIuster Standard TEMP PPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT PO643 If youhavethestandardcluster,youhaveagagethatshowstheengine coolanttemperature. If thegagepointermoves to do.See...
... vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the box aroundthetemperaturesymbolwillalso If youhaveadigitalcluster,a flash if yourengine is toohot. road,stopyourvehicleandturn off theengineassoonaspossible. Features & Controls Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Cluster Digital CIuster Standard TEMP PPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT PO643 If youhavethestandardcluster,youhaveagagethatshowstheengine coolanttemperature. If thegagepointermoves to do.See...
Owner's Manual
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... fuel economy won't be as lnd your warranty. driving,thecomputerisindicatingthatyouhaveaproblem. T i s could lead to costly epairs not covered by your engine may notrunassmoothly. I nis If youhavethe 2-61 You shouldtake yourvehicleinforservicesoon. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON Light) Cluster Digital Cluster Standard * . ., El PO644 A computermonitorsoperation ofyourfuel, ignitionandemissioncontrols system.Thislightshouldcomeonwhentheignitionison,buttheengineis If itdoesnotcomeonat notrunning,asachecktoshowyouitisworking.
... fuel economy won't be as lnd your warranty. driving,thecomputerisindicatingthatyouhaveaproblem. T i s could lead to costly epairs not covered by your engine may notrunassmoothly. I nis If youhavethe 2-61 You shouldtake yourvehicleinforservicesoon. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON Light) Cluster Digital Cluster Standard * . ., El PO644 A computermonitorsoperation ofyourfuel, ignitionandemissioncontrols system.Thislightshouldcomeonwhentheignitionison,buttheengineis If itdoesnotcomeonat notrunning,asachecktoshowyouitisworking.
Owner's Manual
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... ...Flow-Through Ventilation System ...Heating/Air Conditioning System ...3-3 3-3 3-6 Heating System...3-5 3-7 Rear Heater ...3-8 Rear Air Conditioning ...Rear Window Defogger ...Audio Systems...3-8 3-9 3-10 3-10 3-10 3-11 3-13 Engine Block Heater ...3-9 FM Stereo ...AM... AM Stereo ...How to Operate Your ETR@ AM Radio...How toOperate YourETR@AM-FM Stereo Audio System ... 3-1 For explanation of...
... ...Flow-Through Ventilation System ...Heating/Air Conditioning System ...3-3 3-3 3-6 Heating System...3-5 3-7 Rear Heater ...3-8 Rear Air Conditioning ...Rear Window Defogger ...Audio Systems...3-8 3-9 3-10 3-10 3-10 3-11 3-13 Engine Block Heater ...3-9 FM Stereo ...AM... AM Stereo ...How to Operate Your ETR@ AM Radio...How toOperate YourETR@AM-FM Stereo Audio System ... 3-1 For explanation of...
Owner's Manual
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MAX NC: This cools the air the fastest. MAX A/C lets in engine .speed. NORM NC: Thissettingcools the outsideair.Ifyoufirstused MAX NC, use NORM N assoon as thevehiclehascooleddown, C so outsideair will be going through your vehicle. VENT Theaircomesoutatthevents on ,...
MAX NC: This cools the air the fastest. MAX A/C lets in engine .speed. NORM NC: Thissettingcools the outsideair.Ifyoufirstused MAX NC, use NORM N assoon as thevehiclehascooleddown, C so outsideair will be going through your vehicle. VENT Theaircomesoutatthevents on ,...
Owner's Manual
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... of CAUTION ' Hearingdamagefrom loud noise is almostundetectableuntil it istoo of your heating system will produce warmer air faster to it first. decalsthere,youmighthave to scrapethem I Engine Block Heater Ifyouusetheoptionalengineblockheaterbeforestartingyourengine,your rear window could cut and damage thA*A don't put defogger.Yourwarrantywouldnotcoverthisdamage. Findout whatyourDelco@systemcando andhow to thelowestsetting. To help avoid hearing...
... of CAUTION ' Hearingdamagefrom loud noise is almostundetectableuntil it istoo of your heating system will produce warmer air faster to it first. decalsthere,youmighthave to scrapethem I Engine Block Heater Ifyouusetheoptionalengineblockheaterbeforestartingyourengine,your rear window could cut and damage thA*A don't put defogger.Yourwarrantywouldnotcoverthisdamage. Findout whatyourDelco@systemcando andhow to thelowestsetting. To help avoid hearing...
Owner's Manual
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... in goodshape.Checkall fluid levelsandalsothe brakes,tires,coolingsystemandtransmission.Thesepartscanwork hard onmountainroads. Keepyourvehicle in flatorrolling terrain. Knowhow to godownhills.Themostimportant thing to know i this: s Let your engine do someof the slowing down.Don'tmakeyourbrakes do it all.Shift to letyourengine assistyourbrakesonasteepdownhillslope. 4-35 You couldcrash.Shiftdown to alowergearwhenyougodownasteeporlonghill. If youdriveregularly in steepcountry, or...
... in goodshape.Checkall fluid levelsandalsothe brakes,tires,coolingsystemandtransmission.Thesepartscanwork hard onmountainroads. Keepyourvehicle in flatorrolling terrain. Knowhow to godownhills.Themostimportant thing to know i this: s Let your engine do someof the slowing down.Don'tmakeyourbrakes do it all.Shift to letyourengine assistyourbrakesonasteepdownhillslope. 4-35 You couldcrash.Shiftdown to alowergearwhenyougodownasteeporlonghill. If youdriveregularly in steepcountry, or...
Owner's Manual
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... used to dowithtrailering.Makesure your trailer will weighmorethan 2,000 pounds(900kg). Yourengine,axle,or 500 miles(800km)yournew other parts ofyourvehiclewear in at ask your engine and other parts could 'be damaged. helps your dealer for our trailering information or advice, theaddresslistedinyourWarrantyandOwnerAssistanceInformationbooklet. Then,duringthefirst 500 miles(800km)thatyoutowatrailer,don't This driveover...
... used to dowithtrailering.Makesure your trailer will weighmorethan 2,000 pounds(900kg). Yourengine,axle,or 500 miles(800km)yournew other parts ofyourvehiclewear in at ask your engine and other parts could 'be damaged. helps your dealer for our trailering information or advice, theaddresslistedinyourWarrantyandOwnerAssistanceInformationbooklet. Then,duringthefirst 500 miles(800km)thatyoutowatrailer,don't This driveover...
Owner's Manual
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Storing the Jack and Tire You're Stuck: In Sand, ...5-30 Mud, Ice or Snow ...5-32 5-1 m I Section Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road Hazard Warning Flashers ...Other Warning Devices ...Towing Your Vehicle ...Engine Overheating...a Tire Goes Flat ...Changing a Flat Tire . 5-2 5-3 Jump Starting ...5-3 5-7 5-8 5-16 5-17 Engine Fan Noise ...5.16 ...
Storing the Jack and Tire You're Stuck: In Sand, ...5-30 Mud, Ice or Snow ...5-32 5-1 m I Section Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road Hazard Warning Flashers ...Other Warning Devices ...Towing Your Vehicle ...Engine Overheating...a Tire Goes Flat ...Changing a Flat Tire . 5-2 5-3 Jump Starting ...5-3 5-7 5-8 5-16 5-17 Engine Fan Noise ...5.16 ...
Owner's Manual
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... from away moving parts onceenginesrunning. Now connecttheblacknegative (-) terminal. (-) cable to thegoodbattery'snegative Don't let theotherendtouchanythinguntilthenextstep.Theotherend of thenegativecable doesn't gotothedeadbattery.Itgoes to aheavy unpaintedmetalparton the engine of the (t) terminal if the vehiclewiththedeadbattery.Usearemotepositive vehiclehasone. 7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to thebatteryismuch goodthere,butthechance less. 5-5 the are I 6. Attachthecableabout 18 inches (45 cm...
... from away moving parts onceenginesrunning. Now connecttheblacknegative (-) terminal. (-) cable to thegoodbattery'snegative Don't let theotherendtouchanythinguntilthenextstep.Theotherend of thenegativecable doesn't gotothedeadbattery.Itgoes to aheavy unpaintedmetalparton the engine of the (t) terminal if the vehiclewiththedeadbattery.Usearemotepositive vehiclehasone. 7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to thebatteryismuch goodthere,butthechance less. 5-5 the are I 6. Attachthecableabout 18 inches (45 cm...