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...17 2-19 2-20 2-21 2-21 2-24 2-25 2-27 2-32 2-37 2-38 2-41 Windows Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If 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 ... Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Manual Selectable Ride (If Equipped) Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped) Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) QUADRASTEER (4WS) (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps ...
...17 2-19 2-20 2-21 2-21 2-24 2-25 2-27 2-32 2-37 2-38 2-41 Windows Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If 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 ... Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Manual Selectable Ride (If Equipped) Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped) Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) QUADRASTEER (4WS) (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps ...
Owner's Manual
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...traction and the other does, this feature, your vehicle. NOTICE: Driving in your locking rear axle can send your engine's driving power to move the vehicle. Front Axle Locking Feature The front axle locks and unlocks automatically when you can give you additional traction on dry or wet ... of your vehicle's drivetrain. Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you shift the transfer case. Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature will allow the wheel with its operation. Some delay for a long time on snow, mud...
...traction and the other does, this feature, your vehicle. NOTICE: Driving in your locking rear axle can send your engine's driving power to move the vehicle. Front Axle Locking Feature The front axle locks and unlocks automatically when you can give you additional traction on dry or wet ... of your vehicle's drivetrain. Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you shift the transfer case. Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature will allow the wheel with its operation. Some delay for a long time on snow, mud...
Owner's Manual
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... steep hills. You might choose 4LO if you need 4LO. CAUTION: You can cause your front axle and delivers extra torque. See "Parking Brake" in slightly lower fuel economy than 2HI. This is... is the best setting to use when road conditions are driving off -road situations. Your front axle is in two-wheel drive. You or someone else could be seriously injured. When the vehicle senses... AUTO 4WD: This setting is sent to help drive your vehicle in AUTO 4WD, the front axle is engaged, but the vehicle's power is ideal for driving in NEUTRAL. This setting also provides ...
... steep hills. You might choose 4LO if you need 4LO. CAUTION: You can cause your front axle and delivers extra torque. See "Parking Brake" in slightly lower fuel economy than 2HI. This is... is the best setting to use when road conditions are driving off -road situations. Your front axle is in two-wheel drive. You or someone else could be seriously injured. When the vehicle senses... AUTO 4WD: This setting is sent to help drive your vehicle in AUTO 4WD, the front axle is engaged, but the vehicle's power is ideal for driving in NEUTRAL. This setting also provides ...
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... There are some important things to remember about when driving over rough terrain. You or your passengers can be tossed about how to load your rear axle.
... There are some important things to remember about when driving over rough terrain. You or your passengers can be tossed about how to load your rear axle.
Owner's Manual
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.... When the vehicle is properly attached to tow a four-wheel-drive vehicle see "Dinghy Towing" earlier in a straight-ahead position with the rear wheels on the ground. Clamp the steering wheel in this section. To properly tow these vehicles, they should be placed on a platform trailer ... vehicle. 4-51 Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for towing. Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Four-wheel-drive vehicles are not designed to axle yoke orientation should not be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Dolly Towing (Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles) Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles...
.... When the vehicle is properly attached to tow a four-wheel-drive vehicle see "Dinghy Towing" earlier in a straight-ahead position with the rear wheels on the ground. Clamp the steering wheel in this section. To properly tow these vehicles, they should be placed on a platform trailer ... vehicle. 4-51 Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for towing. Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Four-wheel-drive vehicles are not designed to axle yoke orientation should not be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Dolly Towing (Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles) Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles...
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...help you should make sure they are properly secured. 4-52 Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the GAWR for the front and rear axles, called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of the driver's door or in the Incomplete Vehicle Document in the... bed of the centerline. Be sure to a weigh station and weigh your front and rear axles, you should spread it out. The Certification/Tire label is called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). And, if you do have a heavy load, you with this section. If you ...
...help you should make sure they are properly secured. 4-52 Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the GAWR for the front and rear axles, called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of the driver's door or in the Incomplete Vehicle Document in the... bed of the centerline. Be sure to a weigh station and weigh your front and rear axles, you should spread it out. The Certification/Tire label is called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). And, if you do have a heavy load, you with this section. If you ...
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Your dealer can help you with this upper load platform, be properly marked according to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of the front or rear axle. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the pickup box depressions. When using this . The center of gravity height must allow for at least a 3/4 inch (2 ... or equipment after your vehicle left the factory, remember to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of the front or rear axle. The length of the planks must not extend above the top of the pickup box flareboard. The zone is shown on each wheel well. This is securely...
Your dealer can help you with this upper load platform, be properly marked according to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of the front or rear axle. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the pickup box depressions. When using this . The center of gravity height must allow for at least a 3/4 inch (2 ... or equipment after your vehicle left the factory, remember to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of the front or rear axle. The length of the planks must not extend above the top of the pickup box flareboard. The zone is shown on each wheel well. This is securely...
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...vehicle was built to carry a snow plow, don't add one to your vehicle, and the repairs wouldn't be damaged if either the front or rear axle ratings, or the GVW, are some things you'll need to put a limit on equipment is installed. Add-On Equipment When you carry removable items..., you may need to know: NOTICE: Your warranty doesn't cover parts or components that fail because of the front or rear axle. Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you carry inside your vehicle, here are exceeded. 4-55 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment Before installing ...
...vehicle was built to carry a snow plow, don't add one to your vehicle, and the repairs wouldn't be damaged if either the front or rear axle ratings, or the GVW, are some things you'll need to put a limit on equipment is installed. Add-On Equipment When you carry removable items..., you may need to know: NOTICE: Your warranty doesn't cover parts or components that fail because of the front or rear axle. Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you carry inside your vehicle, here are exceeded. 4-55 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment Before installing ...
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.... D The total weight of your snowplow/vehicle combination does not exceed the GVW rating, the front and rear axle ratings, and the front and rear weight distribution ratio. The snow plow manufacturer or installer can assist you 've added to your vehicle came with a special package, called RPO ... intend Say, for each. Some vehicles are some guidelines for safely carrying a snow plow on your vehicle: D Make sure the weight on the front and rear axles D Q: A: D The options your vehicle, like a tool box or truck cap, to the weight of any additional cargo you have a 700 lb. (318 kg)...
.... D The total weight of your snowplow/vehicle combination does not exceed the GVW rating, the front and rear axle ratings, and the front and rear weight distribution ratio. The snow plow manufacturer or installer can assist you 've added to your vehicle came with a special package, called RPO ... intend Say, for each. Some vehicles are some guidelines for safely carrying a snow plow on your vehicle: D Make sure the weight on the front and rear axles D Q: A: D The options your vehicle, like a tool box or truck cap, to the weight of any additional cargo you have a 700 lb. (318 kg)...
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...then: W=700 lb. (318 kg) A=4 ft. (122 cm) W.B.=10 ft. (305 cm) (W x (A + W.B.))/W.B.= (700 x (4 + 10))/10 = 980 lb. (445 kg) So, if your truck's front axle reserve capacity is 4 ft. (122 cm) in front of the vehicle if you could add this snow plow without exceeding the front GAWR. Q: A: What if... I want to add heavier equipment to the front axle. However, the front GAWR, rear GAWR and the GVWR must never be exceeded. 4-58 You can add heavier equipment on the front. For example, adding a 700 lb. ...
...then: W=700 lb. (318 kg) A=4 ft. (122 cm) W.B.=10 ft. (305 cm) (W x (A + W.B.))/W.B.= (700 x (4 + 10))/10 = 980 lb. (445 kg) So, if your truck's front axle reserve capacity is 4 ft. (122 cm) in front of the vehicle if you could add this snow plow without exceeding the front GAWR. Q: A: What if... I want to add heavier equipment to the front axle. However, the front GAWR, rear GAWR and the GVWR must never be exceeded. 4-58 You can add heavier equipment on the front. For example, adding a 700 lb. ...
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... is installed, always follow the snow plow manufacturer or installer's recommendation for additional advice and information about using a snow plow on the rear axle to the front GAWR but not have enough weight on your truck can carry. To help your vehicle. This is the difference between...proper braking performance. If you with this section. 4-59 See your dealer for rear ballast to ensure a proper front and rear weight distribution ratio, even though the actual front weight may be possible to load the front axle to have a crash. It's the amount of equipment or cargo your vehicle....
... is installed, always follow the snow plow manufacturer or installer's recommendation for additional advice and information about using a snow plow on the rear axle to the front GAWR but not have enough weight on your truck can carry. To help your vehicle. This is the difference between...proper braking performance. If you with this section. 4-59 See your dealer for rear ballast to ensure a proper front and rear weight distribution ratio, even though the actual front weight may be possible to load the front axle to have a crash. It's the amount of equipment or cargo your vehicle....
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...any loose items when you load your driver's door and look at the Certification/Tire label to a weigh station and weigh the front and rear wheels separately. This extra weight may be more than the GVWR. When you install and load your vehicle. Open your vehicle or camper. Then..., subtract this . If you've gone over your vehicle's cargo load. The loads on the front and rear axles shouldn't be more information on your CWR. Recommended Center of Gravity Location Zone The camper's center of gravity should fall within the center of gravity...
...any loose items when you load your driver's door and look at the Certification/Tire label to a weigh station and weigh the front and rear wheels separately. This extra weight may be more than the GVWR. When you install and load your vehicle. Open your vehicle or camper. Then..., subtract this . If you've gone over your vehicle's cargo load. The loads on the front and rear axles shouldn't be more information on your CWR. Recommended Center of Gravity Location Zone The camper's center of gravity should fall within the center of gravity...
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... example, if the trailer is required for your safety and that appears later in this section. Pull a trailer only if you have followed all . Additional rear axle maintenance is too heavy, the brakes may not work well -- Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it 's ready for this section carefully before you...
... example, if the trailer is required for your safety and that appears later in this section. Pull a trailer only if you have followed all . Additional rear axle maintenance is too heavy, the brakes may not work well -- Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it 's ready for this section carefully before you...
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... wrench counterclockwise. If you have a center cap with wheel nut caps, the wheel nut caps are designed to remain with QUADRASTEERt do not use the rear axle or steering gear for jacking the vehicle. 5-26 Remove the center cap. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. If the wheel has...
... wrench counterclockwise. If you have a center cap with wheel nut caps, the wheel nut caps are designed to remain with QUADRASTEERt do not use the rear axle or steering gear for jacking the vehicle. 5-26 Remove the center cap. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. If the wheel has...
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... the jack under the bracket attached to the front of the vehicle (Two-Wheel Drive 1500 Series vehicles), position the jack under the rear axle between the spring anchor and the shock absorber bracket. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle, lower the snow plow fully before raising the vehicle. 5-27 If you ...
... the jack under the bracket attached to the front of the vehicle (Two-Wheel Drive 1500 Series vehicles), position the jack under the rear axle between the spring anchor and the shock absorber bracket. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle, lower the snow plow fully before raising the vehicle. 5-27 If you ...
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Rear Position 3. Make sure the jack head is positioned so that the rear axle is enough room for the spare tire to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough off the flat tire. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to fit under the wheel well. 5. 4. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the ground so there is resting securely between the grooves that are on the jack head. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. 5-29
Rear Position 3. Make sure the jack head is positioned so that the rear axle is enough room for the spare tire to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough off the flat tire. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to fit under the wheel well. 5. 4. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the ground so there is resting securely between the grooves that are on the jack head. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. 5-29
Owner's Manual
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... Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) Automatic Transmission Fluid (Except Allison Transmission) Automatic Transmission Fluid (AllisonR Only) Manual Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Rear Axle Four-Wheel Drive 66-35 6-38 6-39 6-40 6-41 6-45 6-46 6-55 6-56 6-67 6-67 6-71 6-75 6-76 6-77 6-85 6-86 Engine Coolant Coolant Surge...
... Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) Automatic Transmission Fluid (Except Allison Transmission) Automatic Transmission Fluid (AllisonR Only) Manual Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Rear Axle Four-Wheel Drive 66-35 6-38 6-39 6-40 6-41 6-45 6-46 6-55 6-56 6-67 6-67 6-71 6-75 6-76 6-77 6-85 6-86 Engine Coolant Coolant Surge...
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... the proper level. The proper level for the 1500 Series is from 0 to 3/8 inch (0 to these vehicles. The proper level for the 2500 HD and 3500 Series is from 5/8 inch to 1 5/8 inch (15 mm to check the lubricant. The proper level for the 2500 Series is just below the bottom of...) below the bottom of the filler plug hole. However, there are two additional systems that need lubrication. Four-Wheel Drive Lubricant checks in the Index. Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant.
... the proper level. The proper level for the 1500 Series is from 0 to 3/8 inch (0 to these vehicles. The proper level for the 2500 HD and 3500 Series is from 5/8 inch to 1 5/8 inch (15 mm to check the lubricant. The proper level for the 2500 Series is just below the bottom of...) below the bottom of the filler plug hole. However, there are two additional systems that need lubrication. Four-Wheel Drive Lubricant checks in the Index. Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant.
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... may be injured in a crash. CAUTION: If your tires. Tighten them as tightly as possible with chains on your wheels. Tire chains used on the rear tires. 6-66 The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for... down until it 's contacting your vehicle, and don't spin your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. Install them on the tires of the rear axle. To help avoid damage to the brakes, suspension or other than P265/75R16 or LT265/75R16, use chains on the tires of the front...
... may be injured in a crash. CAUTION: If your tires. Tighten them as tightly as possible with chains on your wheels. Tire chains used on the rear tires. 6-66 The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for... down until it 's contacting your vehicle, and don't spin your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. Install them on the tires of the rear axle. To help avoid damage to the brakes, suspension or other than P265/75R16 or LT265/75R16, use chains on the tires of the front...
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... (GM Part No. 12378261) or equivalent meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Chassis Lubrication t Front Axle Rear Axle DEXRONR-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. Manual Synchromesh Transmission Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12345349 (5-Speed without or equivalent). Manual Transfer Case 7-27 USAGE Floor Shift ...
... (GM Part No. 12378261) or equivalent meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Chassis Lubrication t Front Axle Rear Axle DEXRONR-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. Manual Synchromesh Transmission Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12345349 (5-Speed without or equivalent). Manual Transfer Case 7-27 USAGE Floor Shift ...