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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 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-
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,...
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,...
Owner's Manual
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...tnrs Man[ e "Towing You 'We. I perlv. If yo addelectricalparts or accessories,youcouldchange the way the fuel injectionsvstemoperates.Beforeaddingelectricalequipment,checkwith If you -.m't, you everhave pan of the keyandtheacceleratorpedal. If youhavethe 2-1 5 car- Try this...holdthe ten seconds.Thisclearstheextra keyin Start fornomorethan gasolinefromtheengine. If theenginestilldoesn'tstart,waitanother again. Whentheenginestarts,letgo key. Fuel Regulator 4.3L engine (VIN Code W), youwillhaveafuelregulator thatshutsthefuel off when theenginereaches 5600 rpm. If it ...
...tnrs Man[ e "Towing You 'We. I perlv. If yo addelectricalparts or accessories,youcouldchange the way the fuel injectionsvstemoperates.Beforeaddingelectricalequipment,checkwith If you -.m't, you everhave pan of the keyandtheacceleratorpedal. If youhavethe 2-1 5 car- Try this...holdthe ten seconds.Thisclearstheextra keyin Start fornomorethan gasolinefromtheengine. If theenginestilldoesn'tstart,waitanother again. Whentheenginestarts,letgo key. Fuel Regulator 4.3L engine (VIN Code W), youwillhaveafuelregulator thatshutsthefuel off when theenginereaches 5600 rpm. If it ...
Owner's Manual
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... optional digital cluster onyourvehicle'sinstrumentpanel is designed to on thehandle to let youknowataglancehowyour vehicleisrunning. To replacethecover,fitthenotches storagecompartmentslotsandpushdown. To switch 2-52 You'llknowhowfastyou'regoing,abouthowmuch fuel remains,andmanyotherthingsyou'llneedtoknow to Metric,justpressthe EIM button.
... optional digital cluster onyourvehicle'sinstrumentpanel is designed to on thehandle to let youknowataglancehowyour vehicleisrunning. To replacethecover,fitthenotches storagecompartmentslotsandpushdown. To switch 2-52 You'llknowhowfastyou'regoing,abouthowmuch fuel remains,andmanyotherthingsyou'llneedtoknow to Metric,justpressthe EIM button.
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... on the right hand side ofyourstandardcluster. If it is on whileyouare all,haveitfixedrightaway. light is on , after a while, the g--. !mission controls won't work well, your fuel economy won't be as lnd your warranty. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON Light) Cluster Digital Cluster Standard * . ., El PO644 A computermonitorsoperation ofyourfuel, ignitionandemissioncontrols system.Thislightshouldcomeonwhentheignitionison...
... on the right hand side ofyourstandardcluster. If it is on whileyouare all,haveitfixedrightaway. light is on , after a while, the g--. !mission controls won't work well, your fuel economy won't be as lnd your warranty. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON Light) Cluster Digital Cluster Standard * . ., El PO644 A computermonitorsoperation ofyourfuel, ignitionandemissioncontrols system.Thislightshouldcomeonwhentheignitionison...
Owner's Manual
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fill up Thefueltankwilltakeeitheralittlemoreoralittlelessfuelto thanthegageshows. Fuel Gage Sfandard Cluster Digifal Cluster FU PO651 Thefuelgagetellsyouhowmuchfuelyouhaveremaining,whentheignition ison.Whenthegagefirstindicatesemptyyoustillhavealittlefuelleft,but youshouldgetmorefuelassoonaspossible. whenyourtankis will begin to emptywhenyouturn off beforethegagereadsfull. A boxaroundthefuelgagesymbolonthedigitalcluster 1/8 fullorless. Thegagedoesn'tgoback to ...
fill up Thefueltankwilltakeeitheralittlemoreoralittlelessfuelto thanthegageshows. Fuel Gage Sfandard Cluster Digifal Cluster FU PO651 Thefuelgagetellsyouhowmuchfuelyouhaveremaining,whentheignition ison.Whenthegagefirstindicatesemptyyoustillhavealittlefuelleft,but youshouldgetmorefuelassoonaspossible. whenyourtankis will begin to emptywhenyouturn off beforethegagereadsfull. A boxaroundthefuelgagesymbolonthedigitalcluster 1/8 fullorless. Thegagedoesn'tgoback to ...
Owner's Manual
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...'t "ride"the brakes by letting your brakes can cause them out muchfaster. If you"ride"yourbrakes,theywillget hottheywillrequirealot of heavy braking. and it also reduces fuel 4-1 3 Avoidneedlessheavybraking.Somepeopledrive in so timeto avoid anaccident. lightly on the brake II ! I AM410001 1 CAUTION A "Riding" your leftfootrest pedal while driving. You wouldneedcostll brakereplacementmuch sooner than...
...'t "ride"the brakes by letting your brakes can cause them out muchfaster. If you"ride"yourbrakes,theywillget hottheywillrequirealot of heavy braking. and it also reduces fuel 4-1 3 Avoidneedlessheavybraking.Somepeopledrive in so timeto avoid anaccident. lightly on the brake II ! I AM410001 1 CAUTION A "Riding" your leftfootrest pedal while driving. You wouldneedcostll brakereplacementmuch sooner than...
Owner's Manual
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.... On the Road Unless you are the only driver, it 'sready to share the driving task with others.Limitturns behind thewheel.You'll in goodshape? Fuel,EngineOil,OtherFluids: Lights: Are theyallworking? Should you 'reready. If it needsservice,have it donebeforestartingout. Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you delay your trip...
.... On the Road Unless you are the only driver, it 'sready to share the driving task with others.Limitturns behind thewheel.You'll in goodshape? Fuel,EngineOil,OtherFluids: Lights: Are theyallworking? Should you 'reready. If it needsservice,have it donebeforestartingout. Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you delay your trip...
Owner's Manual
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..."blowout,"hereareafewtips to do: about what to expect and what If a front tire fails, the flat tire will createadragthatpullsthevehicletoward off theroad if possible. This improves fuel economy and reducesfannoise.Underheavyvehicleloading,trailertowingandlorhigh So outsidetemperatures,thefanspeedincreaseswhentheclutchengages. youcanstillsteer.Gentlybrake If yourtiregoesflat,thenextpartshowshow to maintainlaneposition,thengentlybrake the traffic lane.
..."blowout,"hereareafewtips to do: about what to expect and what If a front tire fails, the flat tire will createadragthatpullsthevehicletoward off theroad if possible. This improves fuel economy and reducesfannoise.Underheavyvehicleloading,trailertowingandlorhigh So outsidetemperatures,thefanspeedincreaseswhentheclutchengages. youcanstillsteer.Gentlybrake If yourtiregoesflat,thenextpartshowshow to maintainlaneposition,thengentlybrake the traffic lane.
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There is also technical information about the care of your vehicle. Front Axle...6-24 Brake Master Cylinder ...6-32 6-1 Service ...Fuel ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Hood Release ...6-3 6-4 6-8 6-8 Engine Oil ...6-9 Engine Cover ...6-15 Air Cleaner ...6-19 6-20 6-23 6-23 6-23 6-26 6-30 6-31 ...Rear Axle ...All-...
There is also technical information about the care of your vehicle. Front Axle...6-24 Brake Master Cylinder ...6-32 6-1 Service ...Fuel ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Hood Release ...6-3 6-4 6-8 6-8 Engine Oil ...6-9 Engine Cover ...6-15 Air Cleaner ...6-19 6-20 6-23 6-23 6-23 6-26 6-30 6-31 ...Rear Axle ...All-...
Owner's Manual
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You will fit into your engine. andCanada,it candamageyour engine. 6-4 NOTICE Fuel The8thdigitofyourVehicleIdentificationNumber(VIN)showsthecode letter for high power performance, when towing a trailer or with a high payloadrequirement.Butwhenoperatingwithalightloadasanormal condition,youmayusemiddlegradeorregularunleadedgasolines. In the U.S. andCGSB3.5-92inCanada.Thesefuelsshouldhavetheproperadditives, so youshouldnothavetoaddanything ...
You will fit into your engine. andCanada,it candamageyour engine. 6-4 NOTICE Fuel The8thdigitofyourVehicleIdentificationNumber(VIN)showsthecode letter for high power performance, when towing a trailer or with a high payloadrequirement.Butwhenoperatingwithalightloadasanormal condition,youmayusemiddlegradeorregularunleadedgasolines. In the U.S. andCGSB3.5-92inCanada.Thesefuelsshouldhavetheproperadditives, so youshouldnothavetoaddanything ...
Owner's Manual
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...somegasolinesuppliersarenowproducingreformulated gasolines.Thesegasolinesarespeciallydesigned to reduce vehicleemissions. 6-5 That'snormal,and youdon'thave to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of thecountrythathavehighcarbonmonoxide levels. If you'reusingfuelratedat 91 octaneorhigherandyoustillhearheavy knocking,yourengineneedsservice.Butdon'tworry ifyouheara ...be covered under your warran And evenat 5% or less,theremustbe"cosolvents" md cc----6io preventersinthis fuel to help avoid these problems It. Methanol is methylorwoodalcohol. 5% methanol is badforyourvehicle.Don'tuse ...
...somegasolinesuppliersarenowproducingreformulated gasolines.Thesegasolinesarespeciallydesigned to reduce vehicleemissions. 6-5 That'snormal,and youdon'thave to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of thecountrythathavehighcarbonmonoxide levels. If you'reusingfuelratedat 91 octaneorhigherandyoustillhearheavy knocking,yourengineneedsservice.Butdon'tworry ifyouheara ...be covered under your warran And evenat 5% or less,theremustbe"cosolvents" md cc----6io preventersinthis fuel to help avoid these problems It. Methanol is methylorwoodalcohol. 5% methanol is badforyourvehicle.Don'tuse ...
Owner's Manual
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....Ifyouuse unleadedfuelmaybehardtofind. evenonetankfull,youremissioncontrolswon'tworkwelloratall.With continuoususe,sparkplugscangetfouled,theexhaustsystemcancorrode, andyourengineoilcandeterioratequickly. Your vehicle'soxygensensorwill bedamaged. Box 828 Oshawa,Ontario L1H 7N1, Canada Filling Your Tank PO389 6-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries If you 'regoingandgiveyourVehicleIdentificationNumber GeneralMotors ofCanada, Limited InternationalExportSales P.O. To check on fuelavailability,askanautoclub,orcontactamajoroil companythatdoesbusiness in thecountrywhereyou'llbedriving.
....Ifyouuse unleadedfuelmaybehardtofind. evenonetankfull,youremissioncontrolswon'tworkwelloratall.With continuoususe,sparkplugscangetfouled,theexhaustsystemcancorrode, andyourengineoilcandeterioratequickly. Your vehicle'soxygensensorwill bedamaged. Box 828 Oshawa,Ontario L1H 7N1, Canada Filling Your Tank PO389 6-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries If you 'regoingandgiveyourVehicleIdentificationNumber GeneralMotors ofCanada, Limited InternationalExportSales P.O. To check on fuelavailability,askanautoclub,orcontactamajoroil companythatdoesbusiness in thecountrywhereyou'llbedriving.
Owner's Manual
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... to the right until you 'reneargasolineor causeverybadinjuries.Don'tsmoke refuelingyourvehicle.Keepsparks,flames,andsmokingmaterials awayfromgasoline. of the Thecap is highlyflammable. I CAUTION A If yougetgasolineonyouandthensomethingignitesit,youcould if youopenthe fuel bebadlyburned.Gasolinecansprayoutonyou if yourtank is nearly fillercaptooquickly.Thisspraycanhappen full,and is morelikely in theuppercorner of your ~ i c l e . CAUTION A Gasolinevapor is behindahingeddoorontheleftside Your optional...
... to the right until you 'reneargasolineor causeverybadinjuries.Don'tsmoke refuelingyourvehicle.Keepsparks,flames,andsmokingmaterials awayfromgasoline. of the Thecap is highlyflammable. I CAUTION A If yougetgasolineonyouandthensomethingignitesit,youcould if youopenthe fuel bebadlyburned.Gasolinecansprayoutonyou if yourtank is nearly fillercaptooquickly.Thisspraycanhappen full,and is morelikely in theuppercorner of your ~ i c l e . CAUTION A Gasolinevapor is behindahingeddoorontheleftside Your optional...
Owner's Manual
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Engine Identification IGINEIDENTIFICATION VIN Liter Fuel Engine Type System Displacement Code Z TBI* V6 4.3L CPI** V6 4.3L W * ThrottleBodyElectronicFuelInjection ** CentralPortElectronicFuelInjection Produced Emissions BY us. MUST bechecked. If youeverhaveaproblemontheroadand don'thaveasparefuse,youcan"borrow"...
Engine Identification IGINEIDENTIFICATION VIN Liter Fuel Engine Type System Displacement Code Z TBI* V6 4.3L CPI** V6 4.3L W * ThrottleBodyElectronicFuelInjection ** CentralPortElectronicFuelInjection Produced Emissions BY us. MUST bechecked. If youeverhaveaproblemontheroadand don'thaveasparefuse,youcan"borrow"...
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QUANTITY 27 Gallons (102 Liters) TO187 I I Filter With 4.5Quarts (4.3 Liters) 4.5Quarts (4.3 Liters) TO18 E Fuel Tank TYPE Standard Quantity is Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity TYPE R-12 R-12 3.00 Ibs. (1.4 kg) 3.75 Ibs. (1.7 kg) Crankcase QUANTITY Without Filter ENGINE VINCODE Z 4.3L 4 ...
QUANTITY 27 Gallons (102 Liters) TO187 I I Filter With 4.5Quarts (4.3 Liters) 4.5Quarts (4.3 Liters) TO18 E Fuel Tank TYPE Standard Quantity is Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity TYPE R-12 R-12 3.00 Ibs. (1.4 kg) 3.75 Ibs. (1.7 kg) Crankcase QUANTITY Without Filter ENGINE VINCODE Z 4.3L 4 ...
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Engine (VIN) Oil Filter Spark" Plugs Fuel Filter Radiator cap CR43TS .CR43TS CV892C RC36 GF48 RC36 GF48 TO005 6-70 Service & Appearance Care Service Replacement Parf and Filter Recommendations Table Air PCV Cleaner Valve Filter CV789C 4.3L (Z) PF51 A773C A1163C PF51 4.3L (W) *Use copper-cored resistor type spark plugs.
Engine (VIN) Oil Filter Spark" Plugs Fuel Filter Radiator cap CR43TS .CR43TS CV892C RC36 GF48 RC36 GF48 TO005 6-70 Service & Appearance Care Service Replacement Parf and Filter Recommendations Table Air PCV Cleaner Valve Filter CV789C 4.3L (Z) PF51 A773C A1163C PF51 4.3L (W) *Use copper-cored resistor type spark plugs.
Owner's Manual
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... Thispart tells youthemaintenanceservicesyoushouldhavedoneandwhen you 'llknowthatGM-trainedandsupportedservicepeoplewillperform the work usinggenuineGMparts. You tow atrailer. These schedules are for your vehicle best and wantsyou to use theproperfuel.See"Fuel" in stop-and-gotraffic, MAINTENANCESCHEDULE II Follow Schedule II ONLY if none of these true for vehicles that: carrypassengersandcargowithintherecommendedlimits. The If anyone of theaboveconditionsaretrue.Thechart...
... Thispart tells youthemaintenanceservicesyoushouldhavedoneandwhen you 'llknowthatGM-trainedandsupportedservicepeoplewillperform the work usinggenuineGMparts. You tow atrailer. These schedules are for your vehicle best and wantsyou to use theproperfuel.See"Fuel" in stop-and-gotraffic, MAINTENANCESCHEDULE II Follow Schedule II ONLY if none of these true for vehicles that: carrypassengersandcargowithintherecommendedlimits. The If anyone of theaboveconditionsaretrue.Thechart...
Owner's Manual
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...32 Ignition Switch...2-13 ...6-45 Inflation-Tire Pressure Instrument Cluster ...2-52 Digital ...2-52 Standard ...2-55 Jump Starting... G Gages Fuel ...2-63 Voltmeter ...2-64 Gasolines for Cleaner Air ...6-5 Hatch Release Switch ...2-27 Hazard Warning Flashers ...5-2 Head Restraints ...1-11 Headlights... ...6-34 Power Steering ...6-30 Transfer Case ...6-23 Windshield Washer ...6-31 Fog Lamps...2-42 Four-wheel Antilock ...4-15 Front Seats ...1-2 Fuel ...6-4 Filling Your Tank ...6-6 Gage ...2-63 In Foreign Countries ...6-6 2-1 Regulator ...5 Tank Capacity ...6-65 Fuse Block...6-63 Fuses and...
...32 Ignition Switch...2-13 ...6-45 Inflation-Tire Pressure Instrument Cluster ...2-52 Digital ...2-52 Standard ...2-55 Jump Starting... G Gages Fuel ...2-63 Voltmeter ...2-64 Gasolines for Cleaner Air ...6-5 Hatch Release Switch ...2-27 Hazard Warning Flashers ...5-2 Head Restraints ...1-11 Headlights... ...6-34 Power Steering ...6-30 Transfer Case ...6-23 Windshield Washer ...6-31 Fog Lamps...2-42 Four-wheel Antilock ...4-15 Front Seats ...1-2 Fuel ...6-4 Filling Your Tank ...6-6 Gage ...2-63 In Foreign Countries ...6-6 2-1 Regulator ...5 Tank Capacity ...6-65 Fuse Block...6-63 Fuses and...