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To drain water, do the following:
1. Stop and park the vehicle in a safe place. Turn off
the engine and apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the fuel cap.
3. Place a fuel-resistant container under the fuel filter.
The filter drain valve is located on the bottom of the
fuel filter. The fuel filter is located in the engine
compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle,
or on the driver’s side frame rail near the engine.
4. Open the drain valve
by turning two to three
turns. When fuel
empties from the valve,
all the water has
been drained. Close
the valve hand tight.5. Remove the fuel-resistant container and properly
dispose of the contaminated fuel. To find out how
to properly dispose of contaminated diesel fuel, see
Engine Oil (Caterpillar
®Diesel Engine) on
page 5-20orEngine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on
page 5-20orEngine Oil (DURAMAX™ Diesel) on
page 5-25for more information.
6. Install the fuel cap.
7. Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes. If
the engine stalls, the fuel system may need to be
primed. While draining the water from the fuel filter,
air may enter the fuel system. If air has entered
the fuel system the fuel system will need to
be primed.
If the water in fuel light comes on again after driving a
short distance or the engine runs rough or stalls, a large
amount of water has probably been pumped into the
fuel tank. The fuel tank should be purged.
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When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil
Life System)
Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know
when to change the engine oil and filter. This is
based on engine revolutions and engine temperature,
and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions,
the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can
vary considerably. For the oil life system to work
properly, you must reset the system every time the oil is
changed.
When the system has calculated that oil life has been
diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is
necessary. A change engine oil light will come on.
Change your oil as soon as possible within the next two
times you stop for fuel. It is possible that, if you are
driving under the best conditions, the oil life system may
not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a
year. However, your engine oil and filter must be
changed at least once a year and at this time the system
must be reset. Your dealer has GM-trained service
people who will perform this work using genuine GM
parts and reset the system. It is also important to check
your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level.
If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change
your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last oil
change. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever
the oil is changed.
How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Light
The GM Oil Life System calculates when to change
your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Anytime
your oil is changed, reset the system so it can
calculate when the next oil change is required. If a
situation occurs where you change your oil prior to a
change engine oil light being turned on, reset the
system.
To reset the change engine oil light, do the following:
1. Turn the ignition key to RUN with the engine off.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal slowly
three times within 10 seconds.
If the change engine oil light flashes for five
seconds, the system is resetting.
3. Turn the key to OFF.
If the change engine oil light comes back on when you
start your vehicle, the engine oil life system has not
reset. Repeat the procedure.
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Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker inside the motor and a circuit breaker or fuse in
the fuse block. If the motor overheats, the wipers will
stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by
an electrical problem, be sure to get it fixed.
Fusible Links
A fusible link is a short piece of wire several gauge
sizes smaller than the circuit it protects. It will melt in an
overload situation, opening the circuit.
Your starter and other circuits have these fusible links.
The size is printed on the insulation. If the insulation
is burned beyond recognition, consult your GM dealer
for the proper size. Replace a fusible link with one of the
same size and insulation type. Fusible link insulation
is a special purpose high-temperature material.
The hydraulic brake booster motor feed circuit and
starter circuit are protected by a fusible link. Vehicles
with a diesel engine have a fusible link for the intake
heater feed circuit.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens. This
protects the circuit until the current load returns to
normal or the problem is fixed.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers,
maxi-fuses and fusible links. This greatly reduces the
chance of a fire caused by an electrical problem. There
may be a fuse taped to the wiring harness near the
hydraulic brake booster.
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Safety Belts (cont.)
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-21
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-8
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-5
Scheduled Maintenance Supplements.................. 6-4
Seat Adjuster Check........................................6-27
Seatback Adjustment......................................... 1-3
Seats
Air Suspension Seats.................................... 1-6
Manual........................................................ 1-2
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-7
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Split Bench Seat........................................... 1-6
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Rear Seat Position (Crew Cab) or
Center Front Position................................1-41
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-39
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-43
Service........................................................... 5-3
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-37
Publications Ordering Information..................... 7-7
Transmission Warning Light..........................3-31
Two Safety Cautions about Engine Fan
Breakage.................................................. 5-5Service Bulletins............................................... 7-8
Service Engine Soon Light...............................3-37
Service Manuals............................................... 7-7
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle............1-60
Setting Preset Stations....................3-47, 3-49, 3-54
Setting the Time.............................................3-45
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........3-47, 3-49, 3-54
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-82
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-15
Skidding........................................................4-16
Sliding Rear Windows.....................................2-10
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-20
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-78
Specifications, Capacities.................................5-93
Speedometer..................................................3-25
Split Bench Seat.............................................. 1-6
Starter Motor Operation...................................2-13
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-26
Starting Your Diesel Engine..............................2-14
Starting Your DURAMAX™ Diesel Engine...........2-19
Starting Your Engine...............................2-13, 2-19
Starting Your Gasoline Engine..........................2-12
Steering........................................................4-12
Steering Check...............................................6-26
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-13
Steering Tips..................................................4-12
Stopping the Diesel Engine..............................2-15
Stopping the Gasoline Engine...........................2-14
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