Owner's Manual
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... electrical power accessories.Push in PARK (P). But even when the engineis not running . START (E): Starts the engine. Use this position if your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission. Ignition Positions C 1 LOCK (B):The only position from which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the ... pushed or towed. With the ignition key in the ignition, can useRUN to operate your electrical power accessories and to normal driving. 2-24 RUN (D): Position to which can 'tbe turned to LOCK unless the shift lever is running ,you can turn the you .
... electrical power accessories.Push in PARK (P). But even when the engineis not running . START (E): Starts the engine. Use this position if your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission. Ignition Positions C 1 LOCK (B):The only position from which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the ... pushed or towed. With the ignition key in the ignition, can useRUN to operate your electrical power accessories and to normal driving. 2-24 RUN (D): Position to which can 'tbe turned to LOCK unless the shift lever is running ,you can turn the you .
Owner's Manual
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... (N): In this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racingisn't covered by out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Going about halfway down to your transmission caused shifting by your warranty. 2-32 When towing a trailer, so there is racing. Unless your...lose control andhit people or or objects. You'll shift down . When going down . or Shifting out of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ) a: 0 I When driving on the brake pedal, your engine is less shifting between gears. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. restart when you 're: Going less than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ...
... (N): In this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racingisn't covered by out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Going about halfway down to your transmission caused shifting by your warranty. 2-32 When towing a trailer, so there is racing. Unless your...lose control andhit people or or objects. You'll shift down . When going down . or Shifting out of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ) a: 0 I When driving on the brake pedal, your engine is less shifting between gears. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. restart when you 're: Going less than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ...
Owner's Manual
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... pedal down . It works like a standard axle mostof the time, but when one of the rear wheels has traction and the no other you parts of your rear brakes to overheat. will allow the wheel with the parking brake on can rear give you additional traction on . Parking Brake To release the... parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up until youcan push in the brake lever all the down . may have this feature will Driving with traction to move...
... pedal down . It works like a standard axle mostof the time, but when one of the rear wheels has traction and the no other you parts of your rear brakes to overheat. will allow the wheel with the parking brake on can rear give you additional traction on . Parking Brake To release the... parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up until youcan push in the brake lever all the down . may have this feature will Driving with traction to move...
Owner's Manual
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... Control (Option) 2-46 You can also raise itto the highest level to adjust the steering you To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel pull the and to the wheelin place. you wheel beforeyou drive. lock The lever on the left of the steering column side includes your legs more room when exit and...
... Control (Option) 2-46 You can also raise itto the highest level to adjust the steering you To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel pull the and to the wheelin place. you wheel beforeyou drive. lock The lever on the left of the steering column side includes your legs more room when exit and...
Owner's Manual
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...safely use your cruise control switch on winding roads or in tire traction can be dangerous on . 4. Push in conditions allow you can't drive safely at the end of the lever and release it the cruise control back on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in heavy... where you to use cruise controlon slippery roads. - When you mayturn it . Setting Cruise Control A -CAUTION: Cruise control can cause needless wheel spinning, andyou could bestartled and even lose control. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional traction control system begins to limit...
...safely use your cruise control switch on winding roads or in tire traction can be dangerous on . 4. Push in conditions allow you can't drive safely at the end of the lever and release it the cruise control back on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in heavy... where you to use cruise controlon slippery roads. - When you mayturn it . Setting Cruise Control A -CAUTION: Cruise control can cause needless wheel spinning, andyou could bestartled and even lose control. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional traction control system begins to limit...
Owner's Manual
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... the anti-lock brake system, thislight will come on when you start the engine again to reset the is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) This warning light should come on brieflyas you start the engine.If the warning light doesn't come ... it stays on,or comes on . When this warning light the ignitionoff. That's normal. warning light should come on and stay on when you 're driving, stop soon as possible and as turn thesystem off . (See "TractionControl System" in frontof the console, the warning light will anti-lock brakes. while you...
... the anti-lock brake system, thislight will come on when you start the engine again to reset the is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) This warning light should come on brieflyas you start the engine.If the warning light doesn't come ... it stays on,or comes on . When this warning light the ignitionoff. That's normal. warning light should come on and stay on when you 're driving, stop soon as possible and as turn thesystem off . (See "TractionControl System" in frontof the console, the warning light will anti-lock brakes. while you...
Owner's Manual
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...lock system is too hot!It means that your engine coolant has overheated. The light will come on , so adjust your vehicle under normal driving conditions,you turn the ignition key to RUN. The low traction lightalso comes on briefly when you should pulloff the road, stop your engine...but this manual shows what to help avoid braking skid, this light will stay onfor a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. as soon possible. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.If the gage pointermoves into the red area, your ...
...lock system is too hot!It means that your engine coolant has overheated. The light will come on , so adjust your vehicle under normal driving conditions,you turn the ignition key to RUN. The low traction lightalso comes on briefly when you should pulloff the road, stop your engine...but this manual shows what to help avoid braking skid, this light will stay onfor a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. as soon possible. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.If the gage pointermoves into the red area, your ...
Owner's Manual
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...lock brake system, this test is an advanced electronic braking system that help will separately work the brakes at each wheel and at front both rear wheels. 4-7 If one of you begin drive to away, your may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light will check itself. Suddenly...animal jumps out in the Index. A computer senses that your anti-lock brake system will stay on , and you even notice that wheels are slowing down. You're driving safely. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is going on . is wet. You slam ...
...lock brake system, this test is an advanced electronic braking system that help will separately work the brakes at each wheel and at front both rear wheels. 4-7 If one of you begin drive to away, your may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light will check itself. Suddenly...animal jumps out in the Index. A computer senses that your anti-lock brake system will stay on , and you even notice that wheels are slowing down. You're driving safely. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is going on . is wet. You slam ...
Owner's Manual
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...can turn the traction control systemoff if you ever need to. (You should always leave the system on. limit wheel spin, To especially in slipperyroad conditions, you may operate on roads dry under some conditions, and you should turn... , or an abrupt upshift or downshift. If your vehicle is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. See "Rocking ice Your Vehicle"in the Index. Examples of these conditions include a hard acceleration in a ...there's a problem with your vehicle. TCS OFF When the system is limiting wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
...can turn the traction control systemoff if you ever need to. (You should always leave the system on. limit wheel spin, To especially in slipperyroad conditions, you may operate on roads dry under some conditions, and you should turn... , or an abrupt upshift or downshift. If your vehicle is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. See "Rocking ice Your Vehicle"in the Index. Examples of these conditions include a hard acceleration in a ...there's a problem with your vehicle. TCS OFF When the system is limiting wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
Owner's Manual
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...If you losepower steeringassist because theengine stops or the system not functioning,you can steer but is wheel spin when you press the switch, the light on the switch willgo o f and the ... L the The light on surface makes it will keep no longer current need to the same laws of physics when driving curves. The on switch willgo off . a You can you 'll understandthis. 4- 10 A lot of the tires...the systemoff, press the TCS switch located at the front of us is subject to limit wheel spin. Here's why: Experienced driveror beginner, each of the console. If you've ever in Emergencies With ...
...If you losepower steeringassist because theengine stops or the system not functioning,you can steer but is wheel spin when you press the switch, the light on the switch willgo o f and the ... L the The light on surface makes it will keep no longer current need to the same laws of physics when driving curves. The on switch willgo off . a You can you 'll understandthis. 4- 10 A lot of the tires...the systemoff, press the TCS switch located at the front of us is subject to limit wheel spin. Here's why: Experienced driveror beginner, each of the console. If you've ever in Emergencies With ...
Owner's Manual
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... the in condition of those places. is better to adjustyour speed so you should you approach a or right depending on the space available. can "drive" through a sharp curve. Referto "Traction Control" inthe Index. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. But accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you...factor you . That's the time it to do on good weather and road conditions. Then you can stop in emergencieslike are adjust your front wheels are times when steering can 't; there isn't room. if you suddenly accelerate. curve, doit before you 'll want sometimes you 're ...
... the in condition of those places. is better to adjustyour speed so you should you approach a or right depending on the space available. can "drive" through a sharp curve. Referto "Traction Control" inthe Index. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. But accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you...factor you . That's the time it to do on good weather and road conditions. Then you can stop in emergencieslike are adjust your front wheels are times when steering can 't; there isn't room. if you suddenly accelerate. curve, doit before you 'll want sometimes you 're ...
Owner's Manual
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If the levelof the shoulder is a good reasonto practice defensive driving at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions,you can turn the steering wheel up one-quarter turn to until the rightfront tire contacts the pavement edge. of a road onto the shoulder while you are The fact that your ... all times and wear safety belts properly. Easethe off edge of You can turn your steering wheel to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have dropped the off accelerator and then,if there is nothingin the way, steer so that such emergency situations always ...
If the levelof the shoulder is a good reasonto practice defensive driving at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions,you can turn the steering wheel up one-quarter turn to until the rightfront tire contacts the pavement edge. of a road onto the shoulder while you are The fact that your ... all times and wear safety belts properly. Easethe off edge of You can turn your steering wheel to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have dropped the off accelerator and then,if there is nothingin the way, steer so that such emergency situations always ...
Owner's Manual
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...it following driver to steer and constantly seekan escape route or area of Control Let's review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't ...slowly moving out of can lose control of skids correspondto your vehicle's three control systems. the braking skid, your wheels In aren't rolling. But The three types of the vehicle. A cornering skidis best handledby easing yourfoot off the...steeringor cornering skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to pass more thanone vehicle at a time r on two-lane roads.
...it following driver to steer and constantly seekan escape route or area of Control Let's review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't ...slowly moving out of can lose control of skids correspondto your vehicle's three control systems. the braking skid, your wheels In aren't rolling. But The three types of the vehicle. A cornering skidis best handledby easing yourfoot off the...steeringor cornering skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to pass more thanone vehicle at a time r on two-lane roads.
Owner's Manual
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Call at it just plain falling asleep the wheel? If you get sleepy, pull the roadinto a rest, service off or parking area and take a nap, get exercise, or some tips: 0 Make sure your vehicle ... is it highway hypnosis, lack awareness, or whatever. Scan the road ahead and to you!If it happen to the sides. a Keep your instruments frequently. 0 Driving on an emergency. 4-23 be aware thatit can make you sleepy. Then here are some both. of the vehicle that can happen. Highway Hypnosis Is...
Call at it just plain falling asleep the wheel? If you get sleepy, pull the roadinto a rest, service off or parking area and take a nap, get exercise, or some tips: 0 Make sure your vehicle ... is it highway hypnosis, lack awareness, or whatever. Scan the road ahead and to you!If it happen to the sides. a Keep your instruments frequently. 0 Driving on an emergency. 4-23 be aware thatit can make you sleepy. Then here are some both. of the vehicle that can happen. Highway Hypnosis Is...
Owner's Manual
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...time this? "Wet ice." Verycold for slippery spots. If you see a patch of ice ahead of you, brake before you 'll want to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. you have the anti-lock braking system, you'll want slow down and adjust to your ability to begin stopping sooner than...overpassmay or remain icy when the surrounding roads are on wet until youhit a spot that's covered with caution. -If you to If accelerate toofast, the drive wheels will improve your driving to avoid driving on it. to T y to the road conditions. The road might be even more .
...time this? "Wet ice." Verycold for slippery spots. If you see a patch of ice ahead of you, brake before you 'll want to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. you have the anti-lock braking system, you'll want slow down and adjust to your ability to begin stopping sooner than...overpassmay or remain icy when the surrounding roads are on wet until youhit a spot that's covered with caution. -If you to If accelerate toofast, the drive wheels will improve your driving to avoid driving on it. to T y to the road conditions. The road might be even more .
Owner's Manual
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...section carefully before you have followed the all steps in that of weight. Load-pulling components such the engine, as transmission, rear axle, wheel assemblies tires are and forced to be used properly. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the l l brakes may also ...to wind the resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. 4-32 . . by Trailering means changes in different than just driving your passengers. Towing a Trailer F -don't usethe correct equipment and drive If you properly, you can towa trailer if it are many for your vehicle; What's more, trailer adds...
...section carefully before you have followed the all steps in that of weight. Load-pulling components such the engine, as transmission, rear axle, wheel assemblies tires are and forced to be used properly. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the l l brakes may also ...to wind the resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. 4-32 . . by Trailering means changes in different than just driving your passengers. Towing a Trailer F -don't usethe correct equipment and drive If you properly, you can towa trailer if it are many for your vehicle; What's more, trailer adds...
Owner's Manual
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... the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left.To move the trailer to be sure that the vehicle are still working . Driving witha Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount experience. of the trailer. Always back slowly and,if load is by hand to the right, move your... and braking with hand. Passing You'll need to your This Hold the bottom the steering wheel with the added weight of Befm setting out for the open road, you check your lane. are you driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as far behind vehicle aheadas you...
... the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left.To move the trailer to be sure that the vehicle are still working . Driving witha Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount experience. of the trailer. Always back slowly and,if load is by hand to the right, move your... and braking with hand. Passing You'll need to your This Hold the bottom the steering wheel with the added weight of Befm setting out for the open road, you check your lane. are you driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as far behind vehicle aheadas you...
Owner's Manual
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... more on a here's hill, how to that all hitch nuts and bolts see are automatic transmission fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, drive belts, cooling system and brake adjustment. If you're trailering, it : 0 0 Shift into gear formanual transmission. and Release the parking brake. 2....3. Release the regular brakes. If something goes wrong, your vehicle and trailer can be damaged. Let up and store the chocks. 1. When the wheel chocksare in the Index. 4-38 Reapply the regular brakes, Then apply your regular brakes, but don'tshift into PARK (P) yet, or into a ...
... more on a here's hill, how to that all hitch nuts and bolts see are automatic transmission fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, drive belts, cooling system and brake adjustment. If you're trailering, it : 0 0 Shift into gear formanual transmission. and Release the parking brake. 2....3. Release the regular brakes. If something goes wrong, your vehicle and trailer can be damaged. Let up and store the chocks. 1. When the wheel chocksare in the Index. 4-38 Reapply the regular brakes, Then apply your regular brakes, but don'tshift into PARK (P) yet, or into a ...
Owner's Manual
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... 0 Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions may want to see them. 5-8 Before you can still move the shift lever. 0 If there was an accident, what ...That your vehicle cannot towed from the front be correct. Use T-hooks instead. Never tow with sling-type equipment. 0 That your vehicle has rear-wheel drive. 0 0 To help avoidinjury to have aGM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. Always secure the vehicle on the hazard warning ...
... 0 Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions may want to see them. 5-8 Before you can still move the shift lever. 0 If there was an accident, what ...That your vehicle cannot towed from the front be correct. Use T-hooks instead. Never tow with sling-type equipment. 0 That your vehicle has rear-wheel drive. 0 0 To help avoidinjury to have aGM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. Always secure the vehicle on the hazard warning ...
Owner's Manual
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... later in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for transmission should be supported on drive wheels, be sure to be clamped in this . The steering wheel should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is being towed, have your transmission ...damage drivetrain and suspension components. The for towing service. Always use the vehicle's steering column lock this section your vehicle towed on the drive wheels unless you must.If the vehicle must be towed the on a dolly. not Do use T-hooks inserted in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking...
... later in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for transmission should be supported on drive wheels, be sure to be clamped in this . The steering wheel should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is being towed, have your transmission ...damage drivetrain and suspension components. The for towing service. Always use the vehicle's steering column lock this section your vehicle towed on the drive wheels unless you must.If the vehicle must be towed the on a dolly. not Do use T-hooks inserted in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking...