6-81 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1994 Owners Manual

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Brake Master Cylinder ................................... 6-43
Replacing Brake System Parts .............................. 6-46
Other Maintenance Items .................................... 646
Lubrication ............. ..... 648
Battery ................ ....... 6-49
Bulb Replacement ......................................... 6-50
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ................................ 6-56
Exhaust System ....................................... 6-58
Loading Your Vehicle ...................................... 6-59
Tires .................................................... 6-62
Inflation-Tire Pressure .................................. 6-62
Tire Inspection and Rotation ............................... 6-64
When It’s Time for New Tires ......................... 6-65
Buying New Tires ..................................... 6-66
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................. 6-66
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ......................... 6-67
Wheel Replacement ..................................... 6-68
Tire Chains ............................................ 6-69
Appearancecare .......................................... 6-69
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-70
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ..................... 6-74
Appearance Care Materials .................................. 6-77
Vehicle Identification Number .............................. 6-78
Service Parts Identification Label ............................. 6-80
Specification Charts ...................................... 6-81
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Specification Charts
Replacement Parts
Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest
information available
at the time of printing, and are subject to change. If a
part listed in this manual
is not the same as the part used in your vehicle
when
it was built, or if you have any questions, please contact your GM
truck dealer.
Engine Identification -Gas Engines
Engine
Type VIN Code
Fuel System
Produced By
Emissions
5.7L
V8
K
TBIT
U.S., CAN.
JJD*/HD**
“Light Duty Emissions with
8500 GVWR and below or:
**Heavy Duty Emissions with 8501 GVWR and above
?Throttle Body Injection
Engine Identification -Diesel Engines
Engine
Type VIN Code
Fuel System
Produced By
Emissions
Wheel Nut Torque
MODEL
C 1500
K 1500, C-K 2500
C-K 2500
6.5L
V8
S
Turbo Diesel
U.S.
LD
DESCRIPTION
5 bolts (14mm)
6 bolts (14mm)
8 bolts (14mm)
6.5L
V8
F
Turbo Diesel
U.S.
HD
TORQUE
120 ft. lbs. (1 60 Nom)
120 ft. lbs. ( 1 60 Nom)
I20 ft. Ibs. (I 60 Nom)
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C
Capacities and Specification
Charts
...................................................... 6-81
Carbon Monoxide
..................................... 2-3 1,4-33, 4-4 1
Cassette Tape Player (see “Audio Systems” )
Catalytic Converter .............................................. 6-58
CertificatiodTire Label
........................................... 6-59
Chemical Paint Spotting ........................................... 6-76
Child Restraints (See “Safety Belts”)
Cigarette LightedAshtrays
......................................... 2-55
Circuit Breakers (See “Fuses”)
Cleaning ChangingaFlatTire
.............................................. 5-25
Finishcare .................................................. 6-75
Glass ....................................................... 6-74
InsideofVehicle .............................................. 6-70
Instrument Panel, Top
.......................................... 6-73
Outside of Vehicle
............................................. 6-74
Special Problems
.............................................. 6-72
Vinyl or Leather
.............................................. 6-73
WheelsandTires
.............................................. 6-75
Windshield
.................................................. 6-74
Clock
.................................................... 3-16, 3-19
Comfort Controls ................................................. 3-2
Console Floor
....................................................... 2-57
Overhead
.................................................... 2-59
ConvenienceNet ................................................ 2-78
Coolant
(See “Engine”)
Cooling System Capacity
.......................................... 6-82
Crankcase Capacity
.............................................. 6-82
Cruise Control
.................................................. 2-42
Increasespeed
............................................... 2-44
OnHills
..................................................... 2-46
Passing
..................................................... 2-45
Reducespeed ................................................ 2-45
Resume ..................................................... 2-44
Set
......................................................... 2-43
ToGetOutOf
................................................ 246
Customer Assistance for
the Hearing or Speech Impaired ................. 8-3
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
..................................... 8-2
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
.............................. 2-48
Indicator Lights
............................................... 2-66
DomeLights .................................................... 2-49
Doors .......................................................... 2-7
Locks
........................................................ 2-5
Panel
...................................................... 2-9
Across an Incline ............................................. 4-20
After Off-Road Driving
........................................ 4-23
Driving
AtNight
.................................................... 4-23
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Driving (continued)
Braking
...................................................... 4-5
Control
of A Vehicle ............................................ 4-4
Defensive
.................................................... 4-2
Downhill
.................................................... 4-18
Guidelines
................................................... 4-11
Highway Hypnosis
............................................ 4-29
Hydroplaning
................................................ 4-26
In Blizzard ................................................... 4-33
InCity
...................................................... 4-26
InRain
...................................................... 4-24
In Sand, Mud, Ice, Or Snow ................................ 4-21, 5-40
InWater ..................................................... 4-22
LongDistance
................................................ 4-28
LossofControl
............................................... 4-10
Nightvision
................................................. 4-24
Off-Roading
................................................. 4-12
OnCurves
.................................................... 4-7
OnGrades
................................................... 4-42
On Hill and Mountain Roads .................................... 4-29
On Off-Road
Hills ............................................ 4-15
OnSnoworIce
............................................... 4-31
Passing
...................................................... 4-9
Skidding
.................................................... 4-11
Stuck in Deep
Snow ...................................... 4-33, 5-40
Throughwater .......................................... 2-15, 4-22
Uphill
...................................................... 4-16
Winter
...................................................... 4-30
WithaTrailer ................................................ 4-36
DrunkenDriving
................................................. 4-2
Freeway
..................................................... 4-27
E
Electrical System
Engine Add-on
Equipment
...........................................
Adding Coolant ..................................... 5-14,5-20.
Aircleaner
..................................................
Block Heater ........................................ 2-1 9,3-5,
Computer Command Control System
..............................
Coolant ...................
Coolant Temperature Gage ....
Cooling System .............
Crankcase .................
Exhaust ...................
Fan Noise .................
Identification ...............
Leaving Vehicle While Running
Oil (See “Oil”)
Overheating
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Running While Parked .......
Starting ...................
Equipment. Add-on .........
Exhaust System .............
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6-80
6-37
6-27
6-21
6-58
6-35
2-75
5-12
6-82
5-24 2-31
6-81
2-31
5-10
2-31
2-16
6-61
6-58
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Odometer ...................................................... 2-65
Off-Road Driving (See "Driving")
Oil
...................................................... 6-16.6-22
Additives
............................................... 6-21, 6-26
Off-Road Recovery
........................................... 4-23
Disposal
of Used ......................................... 6-2 I, 6-26
Pressure Gage
................................................ 2-76
ToCheck
............................................... 6-16.6-22
What Kind to
Use ........................................ 6-17. 6-24
Whe~ltoAdd ............................................ 6-16, 6-23
Whentochange
......................................... 6-21. 6-26
Owner Checks and Services
........................................ 7-22
Parking Over Things That Burn
......................................... 2-27
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
....................... 2-27 . 4-52
Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
.............................. 2-30
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................................... 7-18
Steering
...................................................... 4-7
Steering Fluid
................................................ 6-40
Winches
..................................................... 4-64
Product Service Publications ........................................ 8-7
Parkin,o Brake
................................................... 2-26
Passin! Other Vehicles
............................................. 4-9
Power DoorLocks
.................................................. 2-15
Radiator Pressure Cap ............................................ 6-39
Radio (see "Audio Systems")
RearWindowDefogger
........................................... 3-11
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................................ 7-25
Recovery Hooks
................................................. 5-32
Replacement Parts ............................................... 6-81
Reporting Safety Defects ........................................... 8-5
Road Signs ...................................................... 4-2
Roadside Assistance ............................................... 8-5
RockingYourVehicle ............................................ 5-40
Safety Belts
..................................................
Adults ......................................................
Center Passenger Position .......................................
Cleaning ....................................................
Checking Restraint System ......................................
Child Restraints ...............................................
Children ....................................................
DriverPosition ...............................................
1-13
1-18
1-27
6-73 1-43
1-33
1-31
1-19
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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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Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ................................ 2-66
(Also See "Lights")Bevices. Other
................................. 5-3
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance
..................................... 6-67
Aluminum ................................................... 6-75
Hub CapsNheel Nut Caps ...................................... 5-22
NutTorque ............................................. 6-47. 6-81
Replacement ................................................. 6-68
Used Replacement ............................................ 6-68
Windows
...................................................... 2-35
Windshield Washer .............................................. 2-41
Rearwasher ................................................. 2-54
Washer Fluid ............................................ 2-41. 6-42
Winter Driving .................................................. 4-50
Wipers. Windshield .............................................. 2-40
Blade Inserts ................................................. 6-47
Cleaning Blades .............................................. 6-74
Rearwindow
................................................ 2-54
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