warning CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1994 Owner's Guide
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Brake Wear
Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make
a high-pitched
warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The
sound
may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving
(except when you
are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in
costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the
brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is
wrong with your brakes.
Rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but if you ever hear a rear
brake rubbing noise,
have the rear brake linings inspected. Also, the rear
brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are
removed for rotation or changing. When you have the front brakes replaced,
have the rear brakes inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets.
Brake Pedal Trave/
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if
there
is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake
trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear.
Tf your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your rear drum brakes
may need adjustment. Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the
brakes a few times.
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Traction - A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest are: A, B, and C. They represent
the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement
as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test surfaces
of asphalt and concrete. A
tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight-ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning)
traction.
Temperature - A, By C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s
resistance
to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade
C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car
tires
must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
These grades are molded on the sidewalls of passenger car tires.
While the tires available as standard or optional equipment on General
Motors vehicles may vary with respect to these grades, all such tires meet
General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use on
General Motors vehicles. All passenger type
(P Metric) tires must conform
to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels aligned again.
However,
if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or
the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on
a smooth road, your wheels may need to be
rebalanced.
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Tire Chains
NOTICE:
If your vehicle has LT265/75R16 size tires, don’t use tire chains;
they can damage your vehicle.
If you have a tire size other than LT265/75Rl6, use tire chains
only where legal and only when you must. Use only
SAE Class
“S” type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install
them on the tires
of the rear axle. Tighten them as tightly as
possible
with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow
the chain manufacturer’s instructions.
If you can hear the chains
contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten them.
If the contact
continues, slow down until
it stops. Driving too fast with chains
on will damage your vehicle.
Appearance Care
Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can
burst into flame
if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the
vehicle. Some
are dangerous if you brea.the their fumes in a closed space.
When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to
follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
NAME CIRCUITS PROTECTED
Gages Turn-B/U
EMC/Ign
Inj. A
Brake
AC/Htr
Ctsy Park
LP
P. Lps
Stop/Haz.
Wiper
Radio Acc/Ign.
Acc/Batt.
Crank
4WD DRL
RR Wpr.
TIC Re1 Cruise Control,
4 WD Display
Illum. Rear Window Defogger
Timer, Aux. Batt. Relay Feed,
Safety Belt Buzzer Timer,
Cluster Ign. Feed
Back-up Lamps, Turn Signals
T.C.C., Air Diverter, E.S.C.,
E.G.R., E.C.M. Ign. R.W.A.L.
Brake Switch
Throttle Body Injectors
A.B.S. Cluster-Speed0
H.V.A.C.
4 WD, Aux. Batt.
Relay
Dome Lamp, Ctsy. and Glove
Box Lps. (TR-9), Radio
(Memory-Clock)
FUSE CIRCUIT
BREAKER
20 Amp
15 Amp
10 Amp
10 Amp
15 Amp
25 Amp
20 Amp
Horn Relay,
Horn Feed, Park 20 Amp
Lamps
C49 SW Illum., Headlamp
“On” 5 Amp
Warning, Radio Illum.,
H.V.A.C.
Illum.
Haz. Flasher, Seat Belt Buzzer,
Stop
Lmps., A.B.S. Memory
Windshield Wiper, Washer
Radio Feed Pwr. Windows
Door Locks, Rear Window
Defogger
Crank, Discreet
Four Wheel Drive
Daytime Running Lights
Rear Window Wipermasher
Cigar Lighter, Rear Hatch
Release
15 Amp
25 Amp
10 Amp
5 Amp
25 Amp
15 Amp
25 Amp
25 Amp
30 Amp
30 Amp
*An inline fuse is used for the underhood lamp
Do not use fuses of higher amperage than those recommended above.
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LAMP OR BULB
INSTRUMENT
P ANEL
Transmission Indicator (PRNDL)
Daytime Running Lights Indicator?'
Charging System Indicator Lamp
Instrument Cluster Illumination -Gage
Cluster
Instrument Cluster Illumination
-Tachometer Cluster
Headlamp Beam Indicator
Directional Signal Indicator
Brake Warning Indicator
Safety Belt Warning
Check Gages Indicator Malfunction Indicator ("Service Engine
Soon") Lamp
Upshift Indicator
Glow Plugs Lamp*:"
Low Coolant Lamp**
Water
in Fuel Lamp**
Service Throttle
Soon Lamp**
'k*Diesel only
'fCanadian Vehicles only
TRADE NO.
161 74
74
194
194 74
74
74
74
74 74
74
74 74
74
74
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Index
A
Aircleaner ................................................... 6-27
Air Conditioning ............................................ 3.5, 6.83
Rear (Wagon Models)
........................................... 3-8
Refrigerant Capacity
........................................... 6-83
SystemControls
............................................... 3-8
Antenna, Fixed Mast
............................................. 3-22
Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
............................... 8-3
Antilock Brakes (See “Brakes”) System Warning Light 2-68
Appearancecare
................................................ 6-69
Materials
.................................................... 6-77
Audiosystems
.................................................. 3-12
AMRadio
................................................... 3-12
AM-FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck
................... 3-14
AM-FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck and Equalizer
........ 3-18
CassetteDeck
................................................... 3-20
Cassette Tape Player Care
......................................... 3-22
Automatic Transmission
.......................................... 2-21
Fluid
....................................................... 6-28
Axle ..................................................... 2-32, 6-33
Front
....................................................... 6-35
Rear
........................................................ 6-33
RearLockin
e; ................................................. 6-33
B
Battery ........................................................ 6-49
Belts (See “Safety Belts”)
Better Business Bureau
............................................ 8-3
Blizzard
....................................................... 4-33
Brakes
Adjustment
.................................................. 6-45
Antilock
..................................................... 4-6
Antilock Warning Light
........................................ 2-68
Fluid
....................................................... 6-44
Four-wheel Antilock
........................................... 4-7
Hydro-Boost System (Hydraulic Pump) ........................... 642
Master Cylinder
.............................................. 643
Parking
..................................................... 2-26
PedalTravel
................................................. 6-45
Replacing Parts ............................................... 6-46
System Warning Light
......................................... 2-69
Trailer
................................................. 4-36, 440
Wear Indicators
............................................... 645
Braking
......................................................... 4-5
In Emergencies
................................................ 4-7
Break-In, New Vehicle
........................................... 2-11
Bulb Replacement ............................................... 6-50
Replacement Chart
............................................ 6-86
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HalogenBulbs .................................................. 6-50
Head Restraints
.................................................. 1-5
Headlights ................................................ 2-47, 6-50
Composite
................................................... 6-51
High Beam Indicator Light
...................................... 2-73
High-LowBeam
.............................................. 2-73
Reminder
.................................................... 2-48
SealedBeam
................................................. 6-50
Heating System
(with NC) ......................................... 3-5
Rear Window Defogger
........................................ 3-11
Heating System (without
AX) ....................................... 3-4
FanKnob
..................................................... 3-5
Function Lever
................................................ 3-5
Rear Window Defogger ........................................ 3-11
Temperature Lever ............................................. 3-6
Hitches
........................................................ 4-39
Hood
LatchesandHinge
............................................ 6-48
Release
..................................................... 6-14
Horn
.......................................................... 2-37
HydraulicClutch
................................................ 6-32
Hydroplaning
................................................... 4-26
Hazard Warning Flashers
........................................... 5-2
Replacement ............................................ 6-50, 6-86
Rear (Wagon Models) ........................................... 3-8
System Controls
............................................... 3-6
Highway Hypnosis
............................................... 4-29
If You’re Stuck in Sand. Mud. Ice. or Snow ........................... 5-40
Ignitionswitch .................................................. 2-12
Inflation-Tire Pressure
............................................ 6-62
Instrumentpanel
................................................ 2-64
Standardcluster
.............................................. 2-64
JackandTools
.................................................. 5-26
Removal
.................................................... 5-26
Storage
..................................................... 5-28
Jump Starting .................................................... 5-3
K
KeyReleaseLever ............................................... 2-13
Keys
......................................................... 2-3
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L
Lights ..................................................... 2-47
Brake System Warning ......................................... 2-67
Bulb Replacement
............................................. 6-86
Charging System Light
......................................... 2-70
Front Parking/Turn Signal
....................................... 6-52
CheckGagesLight
............................................ 2-71
Dome
....................................................... 2-49
Headlights (See “Headlights”)
Indicator
.................................................... 2-66
Operation
................................................... 2-37
Reading ..................................................... 2-49
Service Engine
Soon ...................................... 2-7 1. 6-59
Rear
........................................................ 6-55
Replacement Chart
............................................ 6-86
SideMarker .................................................. 6-53
Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-12, 6-59
Add-on Equipment
........................................... 6-61
Accelerator Control System
..................................... 6-48
Constant Velocity Joints
........................................ 6-48
Front Shock Absorbers
......................................... 6-46
Front Suspension and Steering Linkage
............................ 6-46
Front Wheel Bearings .......................................... 6-46
TailgateHandle
............................................... 6-49
HoodLatchesandHinge ........................................ 6-48
Lockcylinders ............................................... 6-49
Propeller Shaft Slip Splines
..................................... 6-48
RearAxle ................................................... 6-33
Recommended Lubricants ...................................... 7-25
Transfercase ................................................ 6-34
Luggagecarrier ................................................. 2-79
Lubrication
..................................................... 6-48
Body
....................................................... 6-48
FrontAxle
................................................... 6-35
Maintenance Otherltems
.................................................. 6-46
Record .................................................. 7.2. 7.27
Scheduled Maintenance .................................... 747-1 8
When Towing
a Trailer ......................................... 4-36
Master Cylinder (See “Brakes”)
Mirrors
........................................................ 2-51
Electric Outside ............................................... 2-52
Inside ....................................................... 2-51
Multifunction Lever .............................................. 2-38
Turn SignalLane Change Indicator
............................... 2-73
Underbody
.................................................. 6-76
... ModelReference .................................................. 111
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Safety Belts (continued)
Extender
.................................................... 1-42
Lapshoulder ................................................. 1-29
Larger Children
............................................... 1-40
Properwear ................................................. 1-18
Questions
& Answers .......................................... 1-17
RearSeat
.................................................... 1-28
ReminderLight
............................................... 1-18
Replacing After a Crash
........................................ 1-43
RightFrontPassenger
.......................................... 1-26
Small Children and Babies
...................................... 1-31
Use During Pregnancy ......................................... 1-26
Safety Chains
................................................... 4-39
Safety Warnings and Symbols
........................................ vi
Scheduled Maintenance Services
................................ 747-1 8
Seats
........................................................... 1-2
Controls
...................................................... 1-2
Easy Entry Seat
................................................ 1-6
ManualFront
.................................................. 1-2
PowerDriver’s
................................................ 1-3
RearFolding .................................................. 1-8
Reclining
..................................................... 1-5
Removable
.................................................. 1-10
SeatbackLatches ............................................... 1-5
Secondary Air Injection (AIR System) ............................... 6-59
Service Do-It-Yourself
................................................ 6-3
Parts Identification Label
....................................... 6-80
Publications
................................................... 8-7
Replacement Parts and Filter Recommendations
..................... 6-83
Service Engine Soon Light
................................... 2-7 1, 6-59
Service Station Checks
............................................ 7-29
Shift Indicator Light ......................................... 2-25, 2-72
Shifting Into Park
................................................ 2-28
Single Belt Accessory Drive
....................................... 6-47
SpareTire
...................................................... 5-26
Removal
.................................................... 5-26
Storage
..................................................... 5-37
Specification Charts
.............................................. 6-81
Speedometer
.................................................... 2-65
Starting your Engine
........................................ 2-13, 2-16
Steering ........................................................ 4-7
ColumnShiftLever
............................................ 2-28
In Emergencies
................................................ 4-8
Tips
......................................................... 4-7
Storage Compartments
............................................ 2-56
Other ....................................................... 2-63
Sunvisors
..................................................... 2-53
WhyTheyWork
.............................................. 1-14
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T
Tachometer ..................................................... 2-74
Tailgate
......................................................... 2-8
Theft
.......................................................... 2-10
Thermostat
..................................................... 6-40
Tiltwheel ...................................................... 2-37
Tires
.......................................................... 6-62
Balancing
................................................... 6-67
Chains ...................................................... 6-69
Flat
........................................................ 5-24
HubCapsandWheelNutCaps
.................................. 5-32
Loading
..................................................... 6-59
New ........................................................ 6-66
Pressure
..................................................... 6-62
Spare (See “Spare Tire”)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
................................... 6-66
Towing
A Trailer ................................................ 4-36
Following Distance
............................................ 441
ChangingaFlat ............................................... 5-25
Inspection and Rotation ........................................ 6-64
TorqueLock
.................................................... 2-27
Backingup
.................................................. 6-41
Hitches
..................................................... 4-39
Maintenance
................................................. 4-44
TowingYourVehicle
.............................................. 5-7
TrailerBrakes
................................................... 4-40
Towing
..................................................... 4-36
Wiring Harness
............................................... 2-80
Trailering Package ............................................... 6-61
Transfer Case
.............................................. 2-33, 6-34
Transmission Automatic
................................................... 2-14
Five-SpeedManual
........................................... 2-14
Fluid
....................................................... 6-28
Fluid, ToAdd
................................................ 6-31
Four-wheel (See “Four-wheel Drive”)
Fluid,
To Check
............................................... 6-28
ShiftLight
................................................... 2-25
Tripodometer
.................................................. 2-65
Vehicle
Damage Warnings ............................................... vii
Identification Number .......................................... 6-78
Loading
................................................ 4-12. 6-59
Storage
..................................................... 649
Symbols ...................................................... vii
AirVents ..................................................... 3-3
Tips
......................................................... 3-2
Voltmeter
...................................................... 2-77
Ventilation System
................................................ 3-2
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