Owner's Manual
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... and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this 1. belts This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. 3 5 This section tells you how to contact your GM division for assistance and how to get service publications. This section tells...
... and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this 1. belts This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. 3 5 This section tells you how to contact your GM division for assistance and how to get service publications. This section tells...
Owner's Manual
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InmanystatesandCanadianprovinces,thelawsays to RUN or START whenyour safetybeltisn'tbuckled,andyou'llhearabuzzer or tone, too. Youneverknow if you 'renot buckled up.And some crashescanbe so serious,likebeinghitbyatrain, But mostcrashesare in a crash. a crash,...
InmanystatesandCanadianprovinces,thelawsays to RUN or START whenyour safetybeltisn'tbuckled,andyou'llhearabuzzer or tone, too. Youneverknow if you 'renot buckled up.And some crashescanbe so serious,likebeinghitbyatrain, But mostcrashesare in a crash. a crash,...
Owner's Manual
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....Andthegreatest numberof serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of lessthan 40 mph (65km/h). Safety Belt Reminder Light K2443 Whenthekey is turned to RUN or START, a lightwillcomeonforabout eightsecondstoremindpeople to fasten their safety belts.
....Andthegreatest numberof serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of lessthan 40 mph (65km/h). Safety Belt Reminder Light K2443 Whenthekey is turned to RUN or START, a lightwillcomeonforabout eightsecondstoremindpeople to fasten their safety belts.
Owner's Manual
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I C I to knowaboutsafetybeltsandchildren.And therearedifferentrulesforbabiesandsmallerchildren. has. Seafs & Safety Belts How To Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults Thispartisonlyforpeopleofadultsize. + Therearespecialthings u I E 1-20 We'll start First, you'll wanttoknowwhichrestraintsystemsyourvehicle with the driver position. Driver Position Thispartdescribesthedriver'srestraintsystem. If achildwill beridingin yourvehicle,seethepartafterthisone,called "Children."Followthoserulesforeveryone'sprotection.
I C I to knowaboutsafetybeltsandchildren.And therearedifferentrulesforbabiesandsmallerchildren. has. Seafs & Safety Belts How To Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults Thispartisonlyforpeopleofadultsize. + Therearespecialthings u I E 1-20 We'll start First, you'll wanttoknowwhichrestraintsystemsyourvehicle with the driver position. Driver Position Thispartdescribesthedriver'srestraintsystem. If achildwill beridingin yourvehicle,seethepartafterthisone,called "Children."Followthoserulesforeveryone'sprotection.
Owner's Manual
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. refer to doifyouhaveaproblem For explanation of vehicle symbols in Section 0. Starting Your Engine ...2-14 2-15 Driving Through Water ...2-17 Automatic Transmission ... Tailgate Glass and Rear Doors 2-6 Door Locks ... ...2-7 2-8 Tailgate ...Panel Doors ...2-9 2-10 Theft ...2-11 New Vehicle ...
. refer to doifyouhaveaproblem For explanation of vehicle symbols in Section 0. Starting Your Engine ...2-14 2-15 Driving Through Water ...2-17 Automatic Transmission ... Tailgate Glass and Rear Doors 2-6 Door Locks ... ...2-7 2-8 Tailgate ...Panel Doors ...2-9 2-10 Theft ...2-11 New Vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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..., if yourvehicleisbeingpushed). 1 Run: Thisisthepositionfordriving. Off: Thispositionlets you turn off whilethevehicleismoving,turnthekeyonlyto OFF. If youneed to turntheengine off theenginebutstill turnthesteeringwheel. vehicle in motionwhile theengine is moving. Start: Thisstartsyourengine. 'a I NOTICE 2-1 2 You willonlybeable to steerthe thesteeringcolumnandresultina vehicle.This could causeacollision. thekeyreleaseleverwhilethevehicle I Onmanualtransmissionvehicles,turningthekeyto LOCK willlock loss of ability to rem(we yourkeywhen the ignition...
..., if yourvehicleisbeingpushed). 1 Run: Thisisthepositionfordriving. Off: Thispositionlets you turn off whilethevehicleismoving,turnthekeyonlyto OFF. If youneed to turntheengine off theenginebutstill turnthesteeringwheel. vehicle in motionwhile theengine is moving. Start: Thisstartsyourengine. 'a I NOTICE 2-1 2 You willonlybeable to steerthe thesteeringcolumnandresultina vehicle.This could causeacollision. thekeyreleaseleverwhilethevehicle I Onmanualtransmissionvehicles,turningthekeyto LOCK willlock loss of ability to rem(we yourkeywhen the ignition...
Owner's Manual
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... because computersystems,youdon't. Whentheenginestarts,letgo key.Theidlespeedwillgodownasyourenginegetswarm. In some ofyourvehicle's 3. And the excessive he damage your key in anyotherposition-that 's asafetyfeature. 2. Your engine won't start in Start for 'longer than 15 seconds at a time your vehicle is you might need to be drained much sooner. of the way or until it doesn...
... because computersystems,youdon't. Whentheenginestarts,letgo key.Theidlespeedwillgodownasyourenginegetswarm. In some ofyourvehicle's 3. And the excessive he damage your key in anyotherposition-that 's asafetyfeature. 2. Your engine won't start in Start for 'longer than 15 seconds at a time your vehicle is you might need to be drained much sooner. of the way or until it doesn...
Owner's Manual
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... or standino water, drive through your engine's air intake and badly damage your vehicle. 5. See "Towing Jehicle" in your engine. If IOU can :me in Start for nomorethantenseconds.Thisclearstheextra gasolinefromtheengine. I NOTICE rn rn 1 M a n l, Your four engine is designed to Run, andwaitabout 20 secondsbeforeyourestartyour engine.
... or standino water, drive through your engine's air intake and badly damage your vehicle. 5. See "Towing Jehicle" in your engine. If IOU can :me in Start for nomorethantenseconds.Thisclearstheextra gasolinefromtheengine. I NOTICE rn rn 1 M a n l, Your four engine is designed to Run, andwaitabout 20 secondsbeforeyourestartyour engine.
Owner's Manual
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... and damaged. 2-1 6 Turn off theengine. 2. Plug it into a normal,grounded 110-volt outlet. 1 Plugging the cord into a properly grounded threeprong 110-volt outlet. You'llgeteasier starting andbetterfueleconomyduringenginewarm-up. If the cord won't reach, use the block heater: 1. I I In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) orcolder,theengineblockheatercanhelp. lon't, it could be seriously...
... and damaged. 2-1 6 Turn off theengine. 2. Plug it into a normal,grounded 110-volt outlet. 1 Plugging the cord into a properly grounded threeprong 110-volt outlet. You'llgeteasier starting andbetterfueleconomyduringenginewarm-up. If the cord won't reach, use the block heater: 1. I I In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) orcolder,theengineblockheatercanhelp. lon't, it could be seriously...
Owner's Manual
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... 1, the transmission won't shift into firstgearuntilthevehicle going 'slowly enough. 2-1 9 You canuse it onverysteephills,or in secondgear.Youmay use this feature for reducing torque to therearwheelswhenyouaretryingto start yourvehiclefromastoponslipperyroadsurfaces. 1 (First Gear) Thispositiongivesyouevenmorepower (but lower fuel economy)than 2. vou're: If youneedmorepowerforpassing,and - roads, butthenyouwouldalsowant If youmanuallyselect 2, thetransmission will drive in deepsnowormud. If the...
... 1, the transmission won't shift into firstgearuntilthevehicle going 'slowly enough. 2-1 9 You canuse it onverysteephills,or in secondgear.Youmay use this feature for reducing torque to therearwheelswhenyouaretryingto start yourvehiclefromastoponslipperyroadsurfaces. 1 (First Gear) Thispositiongivesyouevenmorepower (but lower fuel economy)than 2. vou're: If youneedmorepowerforpassing,and - roads, butthenyouwouldalsowant If youmanuallyselect 2, thetransmission will drive in deepsnowormud. If the...
Owner's Manual
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... is burnedout,replace it tohelpavoidanaccident. up ordown.When theturnis in the Index)andforburned-outbulbs. If thegreen (see Operation of theturn To signalalanechange,justraise or lowertheleveruntilthegreenarrow starts to signala turn or alanechange, if thearrowsflashtwiceasfastas normal,asignalbulbmaybeburnedoutandotherdriverswon'tseeyour turnsignal. Forexample,somejurisdictionsmayrequirethatyouoperateyourlower 2-37 Hold itthere until youcompleteyourlanechange.Thelever willreturn by itselfwhenyoureleaseit.
... is burnedout,replace it tohelpavoidanaccident. up ordown.When theturnis in the Index)andforburned-outbulbs. If thegreen (see Operation of theturn To signalalanechange,justraise or lowertheleveruntilthegreenarrow starts to signala turn or alanechange, if thearrowsflashtwiceasfastas normal,asignalbulbmaybeburnedoutandotherdriverswon'tseeyour turnsignal. Forexample,somejurisdictionsmayrequirethatyouoperateyourlower 2-37 Hold itthere until youcompleteyourlanechange.Thelever willreturn by itselfwhenyoureleaseit.
Owner's Manual
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the windows to helpheatthe itduring initial start-upincoldweather(20"F, passengercompartmentfaster.Becauseanengineblockheaterwarmsthe enginecoolant,yourvehicle'sheatingsystemcanprovidesomeheat as soon asyoustarttheengine. When you first turn on your heating/air conditioning system will look like this. Heater ...
the windows to helpheatthe itduring initial start-upincoldweather(20"F, passengercompartmentfaster.Becauseanengineblockheaterwarmsthe enginecoolant,yourvehicle'sheatingsystemcanprovidesomeheat as soon asyoustarttheengine. When you first turn on your heating/air conditioning system will look like this. Heater ...
Owner's Manual
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... to seeitsfront in therightlaneanddon'tgettooclose.Timeyourmove you 're awaitinganopportunity. to pass is comingup,start to accelerate Whenitlookslikeachance so butstay in your insidemirror,activateyourrightlanechangesignalandmovebackinto therightlane.(Rememberthatyourrightoutsidemirror is clear to cancelyourpass... will be farther awayfrom you 're being passed, make it maybe slowingdown or starting to theright. Checkyourmirrors,glanceoveryourshoulder,andstartyour left lane changesignalbeforemovingout of approaching traffic. Don'tovertakeaslowlymovingvehicletoorapidly....
... to seeitsfront in therightlaneanddon'tgettooclose.Timeyourmove you 're awaitinganopportunity. to pass is comingup,start to accelerate Whenitlookslikeachance so butstay in your insidemirror,activateyourrightlanechangesignalandmovebackinto therightlane.(Rememberthatyourrightoutsidemirror is clear to cancelyourpass... will be farther awayfrom you 're being passed, make it maybe slowingdown or starting to theright. Checkyourmirrors,glanceoveryourshoulder,andstartyour left lane changesignalbeforemovingout of approaching traffic. Don'tovertakeaslowlymovingvehicletoorapidly....
Owner's Manual
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A corneringskidandanaccelerationskidarebesthandled by easingyour foot off the acorneronawet,snowto slide.Quicklysteer acceleratorpedalassoonasyoufeelthevehiclestart to slowdownonslipperysurfacesbecause stoppingdistancewillbelongerandvehiclecontrolmorelimited. As itdoes,straightenthefrontwheels. It is on the road. If your vehicle starts to slide (as enoughwater,iceorpackedsnowonthe road to makea"mirroredsurface"-andslowdownwhenyouhaveany doubt. Remember:Any anti-lockbrakingsystem(ABS)helpsavoidonlythebraking to go . Loss of skids correspond to your ...
A corneringskidandanaccelerationskidarebesthandled by easingyour foot off the acorneronawet,snowto slide.Quicklysteer acceleratorpedalassoonasyoufeelthevehiclestart to slowdownonslipperysurfacesbecause stoppingdistancewillbelongerandvehiclecontrolmorelimited. As itdoes,straightenthefrontwheels. It is on the road. If your vehicle starts to slide (as enoughwater,iceorpackedsnowonthe road to makea"mirroredsurface"-andslowdownwhenyouhaveany doubt. Remember:Any anti-lockbrakingsystem(ABS)helpsavoidonlythebraking to go . Loss of skids correspond to your ...
Owner's Manual
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... a smooth,constantincline withonlyasmallchangeinelevationwhereyoucaneasilyseealltheway to thetop.Onalargehill,theincline maygetsteeperas you don'tknow.It's the smartway to make e Isthereastraightpath turningmaneuvers? If the path twistsand turns,youmightwant to start spinning orsliding. Herearesomeotherthings e to judge. Your Driving and the Road Approaching a Hill Whenyouapproachahill,youneed to decide if it'soneofthose hills that's justtoosteep to climb,descend...
... a smooth,constantincline withonlyasmallchangeinelevationwhereyoucaneasilyseealltheway to thetop.Onalargehill,theincline maygetsteeperas you don'tknow.It's the smartway to make e Isthereastraightpath turningmaneuvers? If the path twistsand turns,youmightwant to start spinning orsliding. Herearesomeotherthings e to judge. Your Driving and the Road Approaching a Hill Whenyouapproachahill,youneed to decide if it'soneofthose hills that's justtoosteep to climb,descend...
Owner's Manual
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Loose gravel,muddyspots,orevenwetgrasscancauseyourtires to tryitmighthaverolledover. I do? If yougetoutonthedownhillsideandthevehicle you (andyour if thedoorthereisharder to passengers)getoutontheuphillside,even starts to roll over .You couldbeseriouslyinjured or killed. path thevehiclewilltake 4-32 If thevehicleslipssideways, it . someloosegravelandstart A: Ifyoufeelyourvehiclestartingtoslidesideways,turndownhill.This shouldhelpstraightenoutthevehicleandpreventthesideslipping.However, amuchbetterwaytopreventthis is to getoutand"walkthecourse" knowwhatthesurface ...
Loose gravel,muddyspots,orevenwetgrasscancauseyourtires to tryitmighthaverolledover. I do? If yougetoutonthedownhillsideandthevehicle you (andyour if thedoorthereisharder to passengers)getoutontheuphillside,even starts to roll over .You couldbeseriouslyinjured or killed. path thevehiclewilltake 4-32 If thevehicleslipssideways, it . someloosegravelandstart A: Ifyoufeelyourvehiclestartingtoslidesideways,turndownhill.This shouldhelpstraightenoutthevehicleandpreventthesideslipping.However, amuchbetterwaytopreventthis is to getoutand"walkthecourse" knowwhatthesurface ...
Owner's Manual
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...:whenyouhave yougethitbyagust of wind.Youcouldsuddenlyfindyourselfout of the vehicle. So muchwatercan buildupunder your brakes Hydroplaning Hydroplaningisdangerous. to oneside. After driving through a large puddle of showsignsofstreakingormissingareasonthewindshield, rubber start to separate from the inserts, AN455018 Drivingtoofastthroughlargewaterpuddlesorevengoingthroughsomecar washescancauseproblems, too. your brake pedal lightly until your tiresthat if theroadiswet theycanactuallyrideonthewater.Thiscanhappen it enoughandyou'regoingfastenough.Whenyourvehicleishydroplaning...
...:whenyouhave yougethitbyagust of wind.Youcouldsuddenlyfindyourselfout of the vehicle. So muchwatercan buildupunder your brakes Hydroplaning Hydroplaningisdangerous. to oneside. After driving through a large puddle of showsignsofstreakingormissingareasonthewindshield, rubber start to separate from the inserts, AN455018 Drivingtoofastthroughlargewaterpuddlesorevengoingthroughsomecar washescancauseproblems, too. your brake pedal lightly until your tiresthat if theroadiswet theycanactuallyrideonthewater.Thiscanhappen it enoughandyou'regoingfastenough.Whenyourvehicleishydroplaning...
Owner's Manual
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...,yourvisibilitywillbereducedquickly.The biggestdangersarestrikingthevehicleaheadorbeingstruckbytheone behind.Tryto "read"thefogdensity downtheroad.Ifthevehicleahead starts to becomelessclear or, atnight, if thetaillightsarehardertosee,the fog is....Butsometimestheycanbe or dipintoashallow valley. A patch of densefogmayextendonly for you asyoucomeoverahill your windshieldwipersandwashertohelpclearaccumulatedroaddirt.Slow downcarefully. 4-40 Start waiting for a fewfeet(meters)orformiles (kilometers);youcan'treally tell whileyou're in valleyandlow,marshyareas.You can happen...
...,yourvisibilitywillbereducedquickly.The biggestdangersarestrikingthevehicleaheadorbeingstruckbytheone behind.Tryto "read"thefogdensity downtheroad.Ifthevehicleahead starts to becomelessclear or, atnight, if thetaillightsarehardertosee,the fog is....Butsometimestheycanbe or dipintoashallow valley. A patch of densefogmayextendonly for you asyoucomeoverahill your windshieldwipersandwashertohelpclearaccumulatedroaddirt.Slow downcarefully. 4-40 Start waiting for a fewfeet(meters)orformiles (kilometers);youcan'treally tell whileyou're in valleyandlow,marshyareas.You can happen...
Owner's Manual
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... theIndex).Dirtandwatercan,too. If youdo, thenbesure to therearbrakes.Butdon't portonthemastercylinderthatsendsfluid If youdo,itwillbendandfinallybreak off. Always leave just enoughslack so youcan turn withyourrig.And,neverallowsafetychains dragontheground. start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by thetrailermanufacturer.Followthe manufacturer'srecommendation for the open road,you 'llbeable to knowyourrig...
... theIndex).Dirtandwatercan,too. If youdo, thenbesure to therearbrakes.Butdon't portonthemastercylinderthatsendsfluid If youdo,itwillbendandfinallybreak off. Always leave just enoughslack so youcan turn withyourrig.And,neverallowsafetychains dragontheground. start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by thetrailermanufacturer.Followthe manufacturer'srecommendation for the open road,you 'llbeable to knowyourrig...
Owner's Manual
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... kmlh) or less to move.Peoplecanbeinjuredandbothyourvehicleandthe trailer can bedamaged. Parking on a hill, here's how to be sure the trailer bulbs are seeing your rig could start to reduce the possibility of yourtransmission. But if youeverhave to park your rig on Hilk You reallyshouldnotparkyourrigonahill. Apply yourregularbrakes,butdon'tshiftinto for a manual transmission. 2.
... kmlh) or less to move.Peoplecanbeinjuredandbothyourvehicleandthe trailer can bedamaged. Parking on a hill, here's how to be sure the trailer bulbs are seeing your rig could start to reduce the possibility of yourtransmission. But if youeverhave to park your rig on Hilk You reallyshouldnotparkyourrigonahill. Apply yourregularbrakes,butdon'tshiftinto for a manual transmission. 2.