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Gage
Air Pressure...............................................3-44
Check Gages Warning Light..........................3-42
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-35
Filter Minder...............................................3-43
Fuel..........................................................3-42
Hourmeter..................................................3-44
Oil Pressure...............................................3-37
Speedometer..............................................3-26
Tachometer.................................................3-26
Transmission Temperature.............................3-39
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-30
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-6
Specifications............................................... 5-6
Gasoline Engine, Starting.................................2-12
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-88
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-65
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-15
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-15Heater...........................................................3-20
High Idle System............................................2-19
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-41
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-24
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-20
Latches......................................................5-20
Horn............................................................... 3-6
Hourmeter Gage.............................................3-44
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-14
Hydraulic Brake Systems................................... 4-6
Hydraulic Brakes.............................................2-38
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Ignition Positions.............................................2-12
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-30
Inflation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-71
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Switchbank.................................................3-18
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-16
Cluster.......................................................3-25
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Jump Starting.................................................5-56
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
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Lamps
Dome........................................................3-16
Exterior......................................................3-14
Marker.......................................................3-16
Reading.....................................................3-17
Light
Airbag Off..................................................3-28
Airbag Readiness........................................3-27
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-34
Brake System Warning.................................3-31
Change Engine Oil......................................3-38
Charging System.........................................3-30
Check Gages Warning.................................3-42
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator..................3-41
Differential Lock Indicator..............................3-40Light (cont.)
Engine Overspeed Warning...........................3-39
Engine Shutdown Warning............................3-39
Exhaust Brake Indicator................................3-40
Highbeam On.............................................3-41
Low Coolant Warning...................................3-35
Low Oil Level.............................................3-38
Low Washer Fluid Warning...........................3-42
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-36
Range Inhibit Warning Indicator.....................3-31
Reduced Engine Power................................3-41
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-27
Safety Belt Reminder Tone...........................3-27
Service Transmission Warning.......................3-31
Trailer Anti-Lock Brake System Warning..........3-34
Wait to Start Indicator..................................3-36
Water in Fuel Warning.................................3-43
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-17
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-32
Locks
Door........................................................... 2-6
Power Door.................................................. 2-7
Loss of Control...............................................4-15
Low Coolant Warning Light..............................3-35
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light.......................3-42
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Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-100
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-27
At Least Once a Year..................................6-31
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-28
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-27
Part C - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-32
Part D - Maintenance Record........................6-34
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-5
Scheduled Maintenance Supplements............... 6-5
Using.......................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-36
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-35
Operation...................................................2-29
Manual Windows.............................................. 2-8
Marker Lamps................................................3-16
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-45
Outside Convex Mirrors................................2-46
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-46Mirrors (cont.)
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-45
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-45
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
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New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-11
Noise Control System, Tampering......................5-64
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-100
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Odometer......................................................3-26
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-26
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-13
Oil
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-38
Engine...............................................5-22, 5-26
Low Oil Level Light......................................3-38
Pressure Gage............................................3-37
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............5-29, 5-31, 5-32
Older Children, Restraints................................1-27
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
Other Service Items
Air Conditioning System...............................5-70
Automatic Ether Injection System...................5-68
Front Wheel Bearings with Oil-Filled Hubs.......5-69
Fuel Filter...................................................5-66
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Other Service Items (cont.)
Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator.........5-67
Secondary Fuel Filter and Water Separator/
Heater....................................................5-68
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-23
Outside
Convex Mirrors............................................2-46
Heated Mirrors............................................2-46
Manual Mirrors............................................2-45
Power Mirrors.............................................2-45
Overspeed Warning Light.................................3-39
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
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Parking.........................................................2-38
Air Brake....................................................2-40
Hydraulic Brakes.........................................2-38
Over Things That Burn.................................2-43
Propshaft Brake Burnish Procedure................2-39
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-27
Part C - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-32
Part D - Maintenance Record...........................6-34
Passing.........................................................4-13Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-19
Door Locks.................................................. 2-7
Electrical System.........................................5-89
Reduced Engine Light..................................3-41
Steering Fluid.............................................5-45
Windows...................................................... 2-9
Propshaft Brake Burnish Procedure...................2-39
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Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-13
R
Radios..........................................................3-44
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-45
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-58
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-59
Care of Your CDs........................................3-59
Radio with Cassette.....................................3-48
Radio with CD............................................3-53
Setting the Time..........................................3-45
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-57
Understanding Reception..............................3-57
Range Inhibit Warning Indicator........................3-31
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Reading Lamps..............................................3-17
Rear Axle......................................................5-60
Differential Lock Control................................. 4-9
Shift Motor.................................................5-62
Two-Speed Electric Shift Control....................2-26
Rear Heating System......................................3-24
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-8
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-24
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-45
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Reduced Engine Power Light............................3-41
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government................................... 7-7
General Motors............................................. 7-8
United States Government.............................. 7-7
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-60
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-60
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-22
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-30
Running Out of Fuel........................................5-15
Running the Engine While Parked.....................2-44S
Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-27
Reminder Tone............................................3-27
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-82
Center Passenger Position............................1-22
Driver Position............................................1-14
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-13
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-24
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-22
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-22
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-9
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................1-21
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-5
Scheduled Maintenance Supplements.................. 6-5
Seats
Air Suspension Seats.................................... 1-6
Manual........................................................ 1-2
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-8
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Split Bench Seat........................................... 1-6
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Securing a Child Restraint
Center Rear Seat Position (Crew Cab) or
Center Front Position................................1-42
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-40
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-44
Service........................................................... 5-3
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-36
Publications Ordering Information..................... 7-8
Transmission Warning Light..........................3-31
Two Safety Cautions about Engine Fan
Breakage.................................................. 5-5
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-59
Setting the Time.............................................3-45
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-85
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-21
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
Sliding Rear Windows.....................................2-10
Snow Plow....................................................4-34
Specifications, Capacities.................................5-95
Speedometer..................................................3-26
Split Bench Seat.............................................. 1-6
Starting Your Diesel Engine..............................2-14
Starting Your Gasoline Engine..........................2-12
Steering........................................................4-11
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-7Storage Areas................................................2-47
Center Console Storage Area........................2-47
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-10
Suspension, Air..............................................2-42
Switchbanks, Instrument Panel..........................3-18
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Tachometer....................................................3-26
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-57
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tires.............................................................5-70
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning.................................................5-84
Cleaning....................................................5-85
Dual Tire Operation.....................................5-72
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-78
Inflation -- Tire Pressure...............................5-71
Tightening the Wheel Nuts............................5-73
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-73
Wheel Loading............................................5-71
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-77
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-72
Top Strap......................................................1-39
Tow Hooks.....................................................4-31
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Towing
Power Take-Off (PTO)..................................4-38
Your Vehicle...............................................4-35
Traction
Control System (TCS)..................................4-10
Trailer
Connections................................................4-37
Trailer Brake Hand Control Valve........................ 4-8
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-34
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-35
Service Warning Light..................................3-31
Temperature Gage.......................................3-39
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-28
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-29
Trip Odometer................................................3-26
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Two-Speed Rear Axle Electric Shift Control.........2-26U
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-57
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Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-32
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders.................................................... 7-6
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).............................................5-87
Service Parts Identification Label...................5-88
Service Statement.......................................5-87
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-23
Visors...........................................................2-10
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-30
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Wait to Start Indicator......................................3-36
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-24
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washer Fluid, Low Warning Light......................3-42
Water
Fuel..........................................................5-10
Water in Fuel Warning Light.............................3-43
What Fuel to Use............................................. 5-8
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-73
Front Bearings with Oil-Filled Hubs................5-69
Loading......................................................5-71
Replacement...............................................5-77
Tightening the Wheel Nuts............................5-73Where to Put the Restraint.......................1-36, 1-38
Windows......................................................... 2-8
Manual........................................................ 2-8
Power......................................................... 2-9
Sliding Rear................................................2-10
Windshield
Wiper Blades, Cleaning................................5-84
Windshield Washer.........................................3-10
Fluid..........................................................5-46
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement......................................5-65
Fuses........................................................5-88
Windshield Wipers......................................... 3-9
Winter Driving................................................4-26
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Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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