Owner's Manual
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... use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. This section tells you how to use your audio system. You can use . This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation...
... use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. This section tells you how to use your audio system. You can use . This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation...
Owner's Manual
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...'redrivingonsnow or ice, it'seasytoaskmore thosecontrolsystemsthanthetiresandroadcanprovide.Thatmeansyou canlosecontrol of a Vehicle AM409005 You havethreesystemsthatmakeyourvehiclegowhereyouwant it .That's reaction time. and thecondition of Braking Brakingactioninvolves First,youhavetodecide time. tire tread; of yourbrakes. 4-1 2 So do it togo. It might be lesswithonedriver and aslongastwoorthreeseconds or morewithanother.Age,physicalcondition,alertness,coordination, and eyesightallplayapart. Thenyouhaveto perceptiontime and reaction...
...'redrivingonsnow or ice, it'seasytoaskmore thosecontrolsystemsthanthetiresandroadcanprovide.Thatmeansyou canlosecontrol of a Vehicle AM409005 You havethreesystemsthatmakeyourvehiclegowhereyouwant it .That's reaction time. and thecondition of Braking Brakingactioninvolves First,youhavetodecide time. tire tread; of yourbrakes. 4-1 2 So do it togo. It might be lesswithonedriver and aslongastwoorthreeseconds or morewithanother.Age,physicalcondition,alertness,coordination, and eyesightallplayapart. Thenyouhaveto perceptiontime and reaction...
Owner's Manual
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Ease offtheaccelerator and then, if there is only slightly below the pavement,recovery shouldbefairly easy. You canturnthesteeringwheelup to 1/4 turnuntil the rightfront tire contacts thepavementedge.Thenturnyoursteeringwheel to pull entirelyontotheshoulderandstop,thenfollowthesameprocedures.But iftherighttirescrubsagainstthesideofthepavement,do NOT steer more , then try again. Not necessarily!Passinganothervehicle on collision. 4-20 Your Driving and ...
Ease offtheaccelerator and then, if there is only slightly below the pavement,recovery shouldbefairly easy. You canturnthesteeringwheelup to 1/4 turnuntil the rightfront tire contacts thepavementedge.Thenturnyoursteeringwheel to pull entirelyontotheshoulderandstop,thenfollowthesameprocedures.But iftherighttirescrubsagainstthesideofthepavement,do NOT steer more , then try again. Not necessarily!Passinganothervehicle on collision. 4-20 Your Driving and ...
Owner's Manual
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... Road Don'tovertakeaslowlymovingvehicle too rapidly.Eventhough the brakelightsarenotflashing,itmaybeslowingdown or startingtoturn. Whiledrivingonasurfacewithreducedtraction,tryyourbestto avoid suddensteering,acceleration,or braking (includingenginebrakingby shifting to a lowergear).Anysuddenmove could causethe tires to recognizewarningclues-suchasenoughwater,iceorpackedsnow on slipperysurfaces because stoppingdistancewill be longerandvehiclecontrolmorelimited. O course,tractionisreducedwhenwater,snow,ice,gravel, f 4-22 Learn to slide. If you feel the tiresstart to...
... Road Don'tovertakeaslowlymovingvehicle too rapidly.Eventhough the brakelightsarenotflashing,itmaybeslowingdown or startingtoturn. Whiledrivingonasurfacewithreducedtraction,tryyourbestto avoid suddensteering,acceleration,or braking (includingenginebrakingby shifting to a lowergear).Anysuddenmove could causethe tires to recognizewarningclues-suchasenoughwater,iceorpackedsnow on slipperysurfaces because stoppingdistancewill be longerandvehiclecontrolmorelimited. O course,tractionisreducedwhenwater,snow,ice,gravel, f 4-22 Learn to slide. If you feel the tiresstart to...
Owner's Manual
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.... Your Driving and the Road After Off-Road Driving Remove any brush ordebristhathascollectedontheunderbody,chassis,or underthehood.Theseaccumulationscanbea fire hazard. Thesesubstancescancauseglazingandunevenbraking.Checkthebody structure,steering,suspension,wheels,tires,andexhaustsystemfordamage. Afteroperation in thisproblem.) Adjustyourinsiderearviewmirror behindyou. Drivedefensively.Remember,this is thatsome driversarelikely to reducetheglarefromheadlights 4-34
.... Your Driving and the Road After Off-Road Driving Remove any brush ordebristhathascollectedontheunderbody,chassis,or underthehood.Theseaccumulationscanbea fire hazard. Thesesubstancescancauseglazingandunevenbraking.Checkthebody structure,steering,suspension,wheels,tires,andexhaustsystemfordamage. Afteroperation in thisproblem.) Adjustyourinsiderearviewmirror behindyou. Drivedefensively.Remember,this is thatsome driversarelikely to reducetheglarefromheadlights 4-34
Owner's Manual
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Besidesslowingdown,allowsomeextrafollowingdistance.Andbe especiallycarefulwhenyoupassanothervehicle.Allowyourselfmore clearroomahead,andbepreparedtohaveyourviewrestrictedbyroad spray. in theIndex.) Have good tireswithpropertreaddepth.(See"Tires" Driving in daytime if it can seethrough it forseveralhundredfeet(meters).Or it helps. and Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turnonyourheadlights-notjustyourparkinglights-tohelpmakeyou morevisible to "read"...
Besidesslowingdown,allowsomeextrafollowingdistance.Andbe especiallycarefulwhenyoupassanothervehicle.Allowyourselfmore clearroomahead,andbepreparedtohaveyourviewrestrictedbyroad spray. in theIndex.) Have good tireswithpropertreaddepth.(See"Tires" Driving in daytime if it can seethrough it forseveralhundredfeet(meters).Or it helps. and Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turnonyourheadlights-notjustyourparkinglights-tohelpmakeyou morevisible to "read"...
Owner's Manual
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...'re not fresh-suchas afteraday's work-don't plantomake too manymiles thatfirstpart of thejourney.Wearcomfortableclothingandshoes you 'll find experiencedandableserviceexpertsinyourvehicle's dealershipsallacrossNorthAmerica.They'llbeready and willing to -datemaps? Tires: Theyarevitallyimportanttoasafe,trouble-freetrip.
...'re not fresh-suchas afteraday's work-don't plantomake too manymiles thatfirstpart of thejourney.Wearcomfortableclothingandshoes you 'll find experiencedandableserviceexpertsinyourvehicle's dealershipsallacrossNorthAmerica.They'llbeready and willing to -datemaps? Tires: Theyarevitallyimportanttoasafe,trouble-freetrip.
Owner's Manual
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... or rolling terrain. Shift down a hill. Your Driving and the Road Hi// and Mountain Roads AM470001 Drivingonsteephillsormountainsisdifferentfromdriving in theIndexforinformationaboutdrivingoff-road.) Keepyourvehicleingoodshape.Checkallfluidlevelsand also the brakes,tires,coolingsystemandtransmission.Thesepartscanwork hard on a steep downhill slope. - '= &!&$I I 4-46 If youdon'tshiftdown,yourbrakescouldget so hotthatthey ,,wouldn'tworkwell. You wouldthenhavepoorbraking or even n - - = V& oing down to let your...
... or rolling terrain. Shift down a hill. Your Driving and the Road Hi// and Mountain Roads AM470001 Drivingonsteephillsormountainsisdifferentfromdriving in theIndexforinformationaboutdrivingoff-road.) Keepyourvehicleingoodshape.Checkallfluidlevelsand also the brakes,tires,coolingsystemandtransmission.Thesepartscanwork hard on a steep downhill slope. - '= &!&$I I 4-46 If youdon'tshiftdown,yourbrakescouldget so hotthatthey ,,wouldn'tworkwell. You wouldthenhavepoorbraking or even n - - = V& oing down to let your...
Owner's Manual
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...,willweighmorethan 2,000 pounds (900 kg)besure to getthemrightsimplybymovingsomeitemsaround in thetrailer. (B). Total Weight on Your Vehicle'sTires Be sureyourvehicle'stiresareinflatedtothelimitforcoldtires.You'llfind thesenumbersontheCertificationLabelonthedriver'sdoorlockpillar(or see"Tire-Loading" in sharpturns.Checkthedistancefromthefrontedge of the foot to themiddle of the total loadedtrailerweight Afteryou'veloadedyourtrailer,weighthetrailerandthenthetongue, separately,tosee if theweightsareproper. If thedistanceislessthan 12 inches, take...
...,willweighmorethan 2,000 pounds (900 kg)besure to getthemrightsimplybymovingsomeitemsaround in thetrailer. (B). Total Weight on Your Vehicle'sTires Be sureyourvehicle'stiresareinflatedtothelimitforcoldtires.You'llfind thesenumbersontheCertificationLabelonthedriver'sdoorlockpillar(or see"Tire-Loading" in sharpturns.Checkthedistancefromthefrontedge of the foot to themiddle of the total loadedtrailerweight Afteryou'veloadedyourtrailer,weighthetrailerandthenthetongue, separately,tosee if theweightsareproper. If thedistanceislessthan 12 inches, take...
Owner's Manual
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PmMems on the road. 5-3 5-2 Hazard Warning Flashers ...,.,...Other Warning Devices ...Jump Starting ...Towing Your Vehicle ... ...5-3 5-7 5-15 5-16 Engine Overheating...5-9 If a Tire Goes Flat ...Changing a Flat Tire ... Compact Spare Tire ...5-28 If You're Stuck: In Sand,Mud, Ice or Snow ...5-30 5-1 I Section Here you'll find what to doaboutsomeproblemsthatcanoccur on the Road :'-?
PmMems on the road. 5-3 5-2 Hazard Warning Flashers ...,.,...Other Warning Devices ...Jump Starting ...Towing Your Vehicle ... ...5-3 5-7 5-15 5-16 Engine Overheating...5-9 If a Tire Goes Flat ...Changing a Flat Tire ... Compact Spare Tire ...5-28 If You're Stuck: In Sand,Mud, Ice or Snow ...5-30 5-1 I Section Here you'll find what to doaboutsomeproblemsthatcanoccur on the Road :'-?
Owner's Manual
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... or others: Neverletpassengersride Nevertowfasterthansafe in avehiclethat is beingtowed. Alwaysuseseparatesafetychainsoneachsidewhentowinga vehicle. or postedspeeds. Themake,model, and yearofyourvehicle. it wasfactory-new,byaddingthings like foglamps,aeroskirting, or special tires and wheels,thesethings could bedamagedduringtowing. use Never "J"T-hooks hooks. I 5-7 instead. If yourvehiclehas been changedsince it has been lifted bythetow Nevertowwithdamagedpartsnotfullysecured. Towing Your Vehicle Trytohavea GM...
... or others: Neverletpassengersride Nevertowfasterthansafe in avehiclethat is beingtowed. Alwaysuseseparatesafetychainsoneachsidewhentowinga vehicle. or postedspeeds. Themake,model, and yearofyourvehicle. it wasfactory-new,byaddingthings like foglamps,aeroskirting, or special tires and wheels,thesethings could bedamagedduringtowing. use Never "J"T-hooks hooks. I 5-7 instead. If yourvehiclehas been changedsince it has been lifted bythetow Nevertowwithdamagedpartsnotfullysecured. Towing Your Vehicle Trytohavea GM...
Owner's Manual
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.... You mayalsohearthisfan as thefanclutchdisengages. Take yourfoot off theacceleratorpedal and gripthesteeringwheel firmly.Steer to "blowout"whileyou'redriving,especially if you maintainyourtiresproperly. KO721 8. noise whenyoustarttheengine.Itwillgoaway If a Tire Goes Flat It'sunusualforatire to maintainlaneposition, then gentlybraketoastopwelloutof thetrafficlane. Engine Fan Noise Thisvehicle has aclutchedenginecoolingfan.Whentheclutch is notrequiredandtheclutchdisengages. It ismerelythe coolingsystemfunctioningproperly. to do: If afronttirefails...
.... You mayalsohearthisfan as thefanclutchdisengages. Take yourfoot off theacceleratorpedal and gripthesteeringwheel firmly.Steer to "blowout"whileyou'redriving,especially if you maintainyourtiresproperly. KO721 8. noise whenyoustarttheengine.Itwillgoaway If a Tire Goes Flat It'sunusualforatire to maintainlaneposition, then gentlybraketoastopwelloutof thetrafficlane. Engine Fan Noise Thisvehicle has aclutchedenginecoolingfan.Whentheclutch is notrequiredandtheclutchdisengages. It ismerelythe coolingsystemfunctioningproperly. to do: If afronttirefails...
Owner's Manual
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...,remove yourfootfromtheacceleratorpedal.Getthevehicleundercontrolbysteering thewayyouwantthevehicle to a 1 CAUTION ' A '- theshift lever in P (Park). 1 . . the .one being changed.Thatwould be evenmorecertainthevehiclewon'tmove,youcanput block, .at theoppositeend. 5-1 6 Changing a Flat Tire If atiregoesflat,avoidfurthertireandwheeldamagebydrivingslowly levelplace.Turnonyourhazardwarningflashers. could be badly -' :red':Findalevel place tochangey tick frommoving: ;et the parking brake firmly. If yourtiregoesflat,thenextpartshowshowtouseyourjackingequipment to astop,wellofftheroad...
...,remove yourfootfromtheacceleratorpedal.Getthevehicleundercontrolbysteering thewayyouwantthevehicle to a 1 CAUTION ' A '- theshift lever in P (Park). 1 . . the .one being changed.Thatwould be evenmorecertainthevehiclewon'tmove,youcanput block, .at theoppositeend. 5-1 6 Changing a Flat Tire If atiregoesflat,avoidfurthertireandwheeldamagebydrivingslowly levelplace.Turnonyourhazardwarningflashers. could be badly -' :red':Findalevel place tochangey tick frommoving: ;et the parking brake firmly. If yourtiregoesflat,thenextpartshowshowtouseyourjackingequipment to astop,wellofftheroad...
Owner's Manual
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DOWN) KO763 5-1 9 VALVE STEM (POINTED - CAUTION P To help avoid personal injury and propertydamage,neverremoveor restowa tire fromlto astowage position underthevehiclewhile the vehicle is stored underneaththerear Underbody Carrier of thevehiclewhenrestowing. Spare Tire L I " KO744 Your spare tire is supportedbyajack.Alwaystightenthe tire fully against e underside of yourvehicle. UNDERBODY SPARE MOUNTING HOIST REAR BUMPER SPARE TIRE- % *RETAINER -5 _ L .
DOWN) KO763 5-1 9 VALVE STEM (POINTED - CAUTION P To help avoid personal injury and propertydamage,neverremoveor restowa tire fromlto astowage position underthevehiclewhile the vehicle is stored underneaththerear Underbody Carrier of thevehiclewhenrestowing. Spare Tire L I " KO744 Your spare tire is supportedbyajack.Alwaystightenthe tire fully against e underside of yourvehicle. UNDERBODY SPARE MOUNTING HOIST REAR BUMPER SPARE TIRE- % *RETAINER -5 _ L .
Owner's Manual
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in the the 1 J KO747 Turn the wheelwrench to thelefttolowerthesparetire.Keepturning wheelwrenchuntil the sparetirecanbepulledoutfromunderthevehicle. the Whenthetirehasbeencompletelylowered,tilttheretaineratthe end of thewheelwrenchconnectsinto hoistshaft. To Remove the Spare Tire KO745 Insertthechiselend of thewheelwrench,onanangle,intothehole rearbumper.Besurethechisel end of the cableandpullitthrough the wheelopening.Pullthetireoutfromunderthe vehicle. 5-20
in the the 1 J KO747 Turn the wheelwrench to thelefttolowerthesparetire.Keepturning wheelwrenchuntil the sparetirecanbepulledoutfromunderthevehicle. the Whenthetirehasbeencompletelylowered,tilttheretaineratthe end of thewheelwrenchconnectsinto hoistshaft. To Remove the Spare Tire KO745 Insertthechiselend of thewheelwrench,onanangle,intothehole rearbumper.Besurethechisel end of the cableandpullitthrough the wheelopening.Pullthetireoutfromunderthe vehicle. 5-20
Owner's Manual
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I Rotate the jackhandle clockwise (to the right).Thatwill a little. the 5-2 1 Changing the Tire Start with the jack,wheelwrenchandwheelblocks. ! KO730 raise the jacklifthead 1 KO503 Beforeyoustart, block the front andrear of the tirefarthestawayfrom one being changed.Then put your spare tire near the flat tire.
I Rotate the jackhandle clockwise (to the right).Thatwill a little. the 5-2 1 Changing the Tire Start with the jack,wheelwrenchandwheelblocks. ! KO730 raise the jacklifthead 1 KO503 Beforeyoustart, block the front andrear of the tirefarthestawayfrom one being changed.Then put your spare tire near the flat tire.
Owner's Manual
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Problems on the Road I KO751 Raisethevehicle by rotatingthejackhandleclockwise.Raisethevehiclefar to fit. enough off theground so thereisenough room forthesparetire Remove all the wheelnutsandtake off theflat tire. 5-24
Problems on the Road I KO751 Raisethevehicle by rotatingthejackhandleclockwise.Raisethevehiclefar to fit. enough off theground so thereisenough room forthesparetire Remove all the wheelnutsandtake off theflat tire. 5-24
Owner's Manual
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... retaining bar through the wheel.Put the chisel end of thewheel wrench, on yourcompactspare. If you could leac an accident. tire is secure, but pull on your compactspare, you try to gettherightkind. Stopsomewhereassoonasyoucan and hav with a torquewrench to 5-27 This... to the rear. NOTICE /heel covers won't fit on an angle, through theholeintherearbumper and into thehoist shaft.Turnthewheelwrenchclockwise until the tire israisedagainstthe underside of thevehicle. I Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel can nuts cau ! KO758 Tightenthewheel nuts firmly in a...
... retaining bar through the wheel.Put the chisel end of thewheel wrench, on yourcompactspare. If you could leac an accident. tire is secure, but pull on your compactspare, you try to gettherightkind. Stopsomewhereassoonasyoucan and hav with a torquewrench to 5-27 This... to the rear. NOTICE /heel covers won't fit on an angle, through theholeintherearbumper and into thehoist shaft.Turnthewheelwrenchclockwise until the tire israisedagainstthe underside of thevehicle. I Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel can nuts cau ! KO758 Tightenthewheel nuts firmly in a...
Owner's Manual
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... storeatirewithanaluminum coulddamagethewheel.Securethetire in ?R the igz3g;$g& ... I Tirechains won't fit your fit. compactspareorwheelwithotherwheelsortires.Theywon't spareanditswheeltogether. In'! ;e tire chail on therails.That c- And awnr mix your compact spare.Using them will damageyour -ray le ( ins ?o. Keepyour ...guide rails. The compact spare can getcaught on u r mP ce proper -' - damage the tire andwheel,and maybe other parts of thevehiclecouldcauseinjury.Inasuddel ;top 0 collision,looseequipmentcouldstrikesomeone.Storeallthese'in thepickupbed. 5-29 Storing a jack...
... storeatirewithanaluminum coulddamagethewheel.Securethetire in ?R the igz3g;$g& ... I Tirechains won't fit your fit. compactspareorwheelwithotherwheelsortires.Theywon't spareanditswheeltogether. In'! ;e tire chail on therails.That c- And awnr mix your compact spare.Using them will damageyour -ray le ( ins ?o. Keepyour ...guide rails. The compact spare can getcaught on u r mP ce proper -' - damage the tire andwheel,and maybe other parts of thevehiclecouldcauseinjury.Inasuddel ;top 0 collision,looseequipmentcouldstrikesomeone.Storeallthese'in thepickupbed. 5-29 Storing a jack...
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Service & Appearance Care Battery ...6-31 Vehicle Storage ...Bulb Replacement ...Loading Your Vehicle ...Tires ...Appearance Care ...Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...Service Parts Identification Label 6-31 6-31 6-38 6-43 6-50 6-57 Other Maintenance Items ...6-34 ...6-59 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...6-59 Capacities and Specification Charts ...6-61 6-2
Service & Appearance Care Battery ...6-31 Vehicle Storage ...Bulb Replacement ...Loading Your Vehicle ...Tires ...Appearance Care ...Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...Service Parts Identification Label 6-31 6-31 6-38 6-43 6-50 6-57 Other Maintenance Items ...6-34 ...6-59 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...6-59 Capacities and Specification Charts ...6-61 6-2