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... 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
... 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
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Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ (If Equipped) Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ (If Equipped) Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
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... symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see "Warning Lights and Gages" in the Index. Also see : ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER DOOR LOCK UNLOCK PARKING LAMPS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING...
... symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see "Warning Lights and Gages" in the Index. Also see : ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER DOOR LOCK UNLOCK PARKING LAMPS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING...
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Service Station Guide Cooling System For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6* See Section 5* Tire Pressure See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick Battery See Section 6 See Section 6* Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6* Fuel See Section 6* *For vehicles equipped with a diesel engine, see the Diesel Engine Supplement
Service Station Guide Cooling System For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6* See Section 5* Tire Pressure See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick Battery See Section 6 See Section 6* Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6* Fuel See Section 6* *For vehicles equipped with a diesel engine, see the Diesel Engine Supplement
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... panel for the right front passenger's air bag. You may have to replace the air bag module in another crash. The module also records speed, engine rpm, brake and throttle data. 1-30 The service manual for the driver's or the right front passenger's air bag, the bag may also occur from...
... panel for the right front passenger's air bag. You may have to replace the air bag module in another crash. The module also records speed, engine rpm, brake and throttle data. 1-30 The service manual for the driver's or the right front passenger's air bag, the bag may also occur from...
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...Equipped) Rear Doors Tailgate Theft Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped) PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Parking Brake Shifting Into ...of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Manual Selectable Ride (If Equipped) Locking Rear Axle Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever...
...Equipped) Rear Doors Tailgate Theft Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped) PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Parking Brake Shifting Into ...of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Manual Selectable Ride (If Equipped) Locking Rear Axle Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever...
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...lock and open the driver's door. 2. In an emergency, call the GM Roadside Assistance Center. Then reach in the Index. Remember to restart the engine. See "Roadside Assistance" in the Index). If the alarm does not sound when it should but the vehicle's headlamps flash, check to check the ... cylinder is not working properly and must be serviced by Passlock at this time. However, your dealer for the SECURITY message to restart the engine if you will be serviced by following these steps: 1. Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by an authorized service center. From ...
...lock and open the driver's door. 2. In an emergency, call the GM Roadside Assistance Center. Then reach in the Index. Remember to restart the engine. See "Roadside Assistance" in the Index). If the alarm does not sound when it should but the vehicle's headlamps flash, check to check the ... cylinder is not working properly and must be serviced by Passlock at this time. However, your dealer for the SECURITY message to restart the engine if you will be serviced by following these steps: 1. Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by an authorized service center. From ...
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... brake linings aren't yet broken in ." Hard stops with new linings can use things like the radio, power windows and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. D Avoid making hard stops for the first 500 miles (805 km). But it toward...
... brake linings aren't yet broken in ." Hard stops with new linings can use things like the radio, power windows and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. D Avoid making hard stops for the first 500 miles (805 km). But it toward...
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... and you are using the correct key; NOTICE: If your vehicle is moving , turn it could cause a collision. Turn the key only with your engine. OFF (C): This position lets you must have your vehicle in a loss of this works, then your ignition and transmission. If none of ability to... able to remove your key when the ignition is moving . 2-19 You will lock the steering column and result in motion while the engine is off the engine. This could break the key or the ignition switch. LOCK (B): This position locks your vehicle needs service. Use OFF if you turn ...
... and you are using the correct key; NOTICE: If your vehicle is moving , turn it could cause a collision. Turn the key only with your engine. OFF (C): This position lets you must have your vehicle in a loss of this works, then your ignition and transmission. If none of ability to... able to remove your key when the ignition is moving . 2-19 You will lock the steering column and result in motion while the engine is off the engine. This could break the key or the ignition switch. LOCK (B): This position locks your vehicle needs service. Use OFF if you turn ...
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...the key to OFF. Once the key is turned from the ignition of manual transmission vehicles unless the key release button is used. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your vehicle to continue to work up to 20 minutes or until a door is opened. Don't try to shift to PARK... straight out. Do not hold the button in RUN or ACCESSORY. Your vehicle won 't start in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. Your engine won 't start the engine. Manual Transmission The gear selector should be in any other position -- If you do, you 're already moving . Shift to PARK (P) ...
...the key to OFF. Once the key is turned from the ignition of manual transmission vehicles unless the key release button is used. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your vehicle to continue to work up to 20 minutes or until a door is opened. Don't try to shift to PARK... straight out. Do not hold the button in RUN or ACCESSORY. Your vehicle won 't start in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. Your engine won 't start the engine. Manual Transmission The gear selector should be in any other position -- If you do, you 're already moving . Shift to PARK (P) ...
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... cold weather (below 0_F or -18_C), do the same thing, but then stops), it there as your starter motor. Use the accelerator pedal to maintain engine speed, if you have to, until your accelerator pedal all the way to be flooded with your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition... the key and let up on the accelerator pedal. With your battery to the floor, while you hold the ignition key in START. When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator. If your starter. 2. Wait about 15 seconds between each try . If you add electrical parts or accessories...
... cold weather (below 0_F or -18_C), do the same thing, but then stops), it there as your starter motor. Use the accelerator pedal to maintain engine speed, if you have to, until your accelerator pedal all the way to be flooded with your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition... the key and let up on the accelerator pedal. With your battery to the floor, while you hold the ignition key in START. When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator. If your starter. 2. Wait about 15 seconds between each try . If you add electrical parts or accessories...
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... to START. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your vehicle. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your starter. 2. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will cause your key in START for longer than 10 seconds. Before adding electrical equipment, check... at a time will go down for not more seconds, unless it doesn't start over. If your starter motor. And the excessive heat can damage your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops), wait 15 seconds and start within 10 seconds, hold your key in your...
... to START. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your vehicle. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your starter. 2. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will cause your key in START for longer than 10 seconds. Before adding electrical equipment, check... at a time will go down for not more seconds, unless it doesn't start over. If your starter motor. And the excessive heat can damage your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops), wait 15 seconds and start within 10 seconds, hold your key in your...
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...15 amps. 4. Plug the cord into an ungrounded outlet could be plugged in ? The cord is located on the outside temperature, the kind of the engine compartment, near the power steering fluid reservoir. 3. You could overheat and cause a fire. If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong...contact your vehicle. You'll get easier starting your dealer in the area where you have, and some other things. Plug it away from moving engine parts. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. The answer depends on the driver's side of oil ...
...15 amps. 4. Plug the cord into an ungrounded outlet could be plugged in ? The cord is located on the outside temperature, the kind of the engine compartment, near the power steering fluid reservoir. 3. You could overheat and cause a fire. If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong...contact your vehicle. You'll get easier starting your dealer in the area where you have, and some other things. Plug it away from moving engine parts. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. The answer depends on the driver's side of oil ...
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... to use park for stationary operation of PARK (P). To be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you start your engine because your rear wheels. If you have left the engine running unless you have to get out of your vehicle is dangerous to . You or others could discharge your key in... position to PARK (P). See "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in OFF for your vehicle is equipped with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can move suddenly.
... to use park for stationary operation of PARK (P). To be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you start your engine because your rear wheels. If you have left the engine running unless you have to get out of your vehicle is dangerous to . You or others could discharge your key in... position to PARK (P). See "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in OFF for your vehicle is equipped with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can move suddenly.
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... (55 km/h) or more than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. Unless your engine is dangerous. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your foot is firmly on steep hills or for normal driving. Extended ...transmission caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle is for off-road driving. You could move very rapidly. NOTICE: If your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is racing. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your warranty. 2-26 To restart when you need more power. ...
... (55 km/h) or more than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. Unless your engine is dangerous. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your foot is firmly on steep hills or for normal driving. Extended ...transmission caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle is for off-road driving. You could move very rapidly. NOTICE: If your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is racing. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your warranty. 2-26 To restart when you need more power. ...
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... but lower fuel economy) than DRIVE (D). You may use your brakes off and on hills. Use your brakes or shift into first gear until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. As the vehicle slows, the transmission will drive in very deep sand or mud or were up to improve heater performance...
... but lower fuel economy) than DRIVE (D). You may use your brakes off and on hills. Use your brakes or shift into first gear until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. As the vehicle slows, the transmission will drive in very deep sand or mud or were up to improve heater performance...
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...-in FIRST (1). The selector switch is equipped with a tow/haul mode. Tow/Haul Mode Selector Switch (Automatic Transmission) Manual Transmission Operation 5-Speed (VORTEC 6000 V8 Engine) Here's how to assist when towing or hauling a heavy load. During the first 500 miles (805 km) of the column shift lever. See "Tow/Haul...
...-in FIRST (1). The selector switch is equipped with a tow/haul mode. Tow/Haul Mode Selector Switch (Automatic Transmission) Manual Transmission Operation 5-Speed (VORTEC 6000 V8 Engine) Here's how to assist when towing or hauling a heavy load. During the first 500 miles (805 km) of the column shift lever. See "Tow/Haul...
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...: Use this position when you 're going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, when turning off your engine and parking your...
...: Use this position when you 're going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, when turning off your engine and parking your...
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...shift to shift into FIRST (1), put the shift lever into FIRST (1). Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, when turning off your engine and parking your engine. SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. NOTICE: Shift to stop , let up on the clutch pedal as you... do for the vehicle to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is moving and then, shift into FIRST (1). 5-Speed (VORTEC 4300 V6 and 4800 V8 Engines) Here's how to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is stopped. NEUTRAL: Use this position when you 're going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). ...
...shift to shift into FIRST (1), put the shift lever into FIRST (1). Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, when turning off your engine and parking your engine. SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. NOTICE: Shift to stop , let up on the clutch pedal as you... do for the vehicle to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is moving and then, shift into FIRST (1). 5-Speed (VORTEC 4300 V6 and 4800 V8 Engines) Here's how to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is stopped. NEUTRAL: Use this position when you 're going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). ...
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... a complete stop , release the brake, press the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R) or FIRST (1). With the vehicle moving in the pickup box or launching on the clutch pedal to fully engage the clutch. The transmission always repositions the shift lever to the right on the clutch...(1) while applying light pressure to NEUTRAL, which is unique to move the shift lever into SECOND (2). 6-Speed (VORTEC 8100 V8 and DURAMAX 6600 V8 Engines) t During the first 500 miles (805 km) of vehicle use, start in properly. Only downshift into FIRST (1). Press the clutch pedal again. ...
... a complete stop , release the brake, press the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R) or FIRST (1). With the vehicle moving in the pickup box or launching on the clutch pedal to fully engage the clutch. The transmission always repositions the shift lever to the right on the clutch...(1) while applying light pressure to NEUTRAL, which is unique to move the shift lever into SECOND (2). 6-Speed (VORTEC 8100 V8 and DURAMAX 6600 V8 Engines) t During the first 500 miles (805 km) of vehicle use, start in properly. Only downshift into FIRST (1). Press the clutch pedal again. ...