tailgate CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1995 Owners Manual

A CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the tailgate glass, tailgate or
rear doors open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come
into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell
CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the tailgate glass, tailgate or rear doors
open or
if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass
through the seal between the body and the tailgate glass, tailgate
or rear doors:
Make sure all windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest
speed with the setting on any function. Make sure the
recirculation button is not pressed in. That will force outside
air into your vehicle. See “Comfort Controls” in the Index.
If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open
them all the
way.
See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
Tailgate Glass and Tailgate
If your vehicle has a tailgate, you must raise the rear glass before lowering
the tailgate.
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To open the glass
from
the outside, use
your door key. With
the key
in the lock,
turn the key clockwise
I to release the glass,
then lift it up.
To release the glass from the inside, use the electric tailgate glass release
switch
on the instrument panel. For more information, see “Fdilgate-
Electric Glass Release”
in the Index.
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Open the tailgate by lifting up on the handle while pulling the tailgate
toward you.
Close the tailgate before closing the rear
glass. After closing, make sure the
tailgate is securely latched by pulling it toward you. After closing the rear
glass, pull up on it’s handle
to make sure it is locked.
Panel Doors
To open the rear panel doors, you must open the passenger’s side door first.
If the door is locked, insert your door key in the lock and turn it
counterclockwise to unlock it.
To open the
passenger’s side door,
pull up on the handle
and pull the door
open.
To open the driver’s
side door, first open
the passenger’s side
door. Then, pull the
handle on
the left door
edge out and pull the
door open.
The rear doors have a check assembly to keep them from
fully opening
during normal use. To fully open either rear door,
you must release the
check strap.
First, open
the door part way until the white mark on the check strap is fully
outside the door edge. If the end of the strap catches the pin on the door, the
door-is open too far.
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Electric Tailgate Glass Release
Before operating your electric tailgate glass release, see the caution under
“Tailgate Glass, Tailgate and Rear Doors’’ in this section.
The electric hatch
release button lets
you
release the tailgate
glass. To release the
glass, press the top of
the switch button.
Then, lift the window
up
to open.
If you have an automatic transmission, your shift lever must
be in PARK (P)
or NEUTRAL (N) for the release to work. With a manual transmission, you
must apply the parking brake for the release to work.
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Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
Your vehicle has a
Center High Mount
Stoplamp
(CHMSL)
located above the
tailgate glass
or above
the rear load doors.
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If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, as in a luggage carrier, care
should be taken not
to block or damage the CHMSL unit.
Cargo Security Shade (4-Door Utility Model)
If you have a cargo
security shade,
you
can use it to cover
items
in the cargo
area
of your vehicle.
To use the shade,
pull the shade handle toward the rear of the vehicle. Latch
the shade posts into the retaining sockets
on the cargo area trim panels.
To return the shade to the shade holder, pull up on the shade handle to
release the shade posts from the retaining sockets. Let the shade move
forward and latch the shade posts into the front-most retaining sockets.
To remove
the shade from the vehicle, first let the shade go all the way into
the holder. Then, push the shade holder toward the passenger side of the
vehicle. Lift the shade up at the driver's side, swing the shade rearward, and
take
it out of the vehicle.
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Center High Mount Stoplamp (CHMSL)
The individual bulbs
in the
CHMSL are not
replaceable. See your
dealer for assistance.
Rear Lamps
1. Open the tailgate or rear doors.
2. Remove the two black plastic plugs in the rear lamp assembly access
holes.
3. Remove the two
rear lamp assembly screws
inside the fender
and pull out the
lamp assembly.
You may want to
use a magnetic
screwdriver
when
removing the
screws.
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4. Remove the screws from the
bulb retainer and take the bulb
retainer off
of the
lamp assembly.
straight out of the
socket
.
5. Pull the old bulb
6. Put in a new bulb and push it in until it is tight.
7. Replace the bulb retainer.
8. Replace the rear lamp assembly and tighten the screws. You may want
to use a magnetic screwdriver when installing the screws.
9. Close the tailgate or rear doors.
Exhaust System
To help prevent damage to your exhaust system, do not continue to drive
your vehicle
if you notice:
Engine misfiring
Loss of performance
0 Exhaust system components hanging lower than normal
Loud exhaust system noises
0 Other unusual operating conditions
Have your engine and exhaust system serviced regularly.
Three- Way Catalytic Converter (Gasoline Engines)
Your vehicle’s three-way catalytic converter is designed to reduce the
pollutants
in your vehicle’s exhaust. Use only unleaded fuel in your vehicle.
If you use leaded fuel, you could damage your three-way catalytic converter
and other engine components.
Oxidation Catalytic Converter (Diesel Engines)
Your vehicle’s oxidation catalytic converter is designed to reduce the
particulates
in your vehicle’s exhaust. If your vehicle’s oxidation catalytic
converter ever needs to be replaced,
it must be replaced with an oxidation
converter intended for use
with diesel engines only.
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At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D.
Body Lubrication
Lubricate all fuel door, body hood and body door hinges, rear compartment
hinges, tailgate and tailgate handle pivot points, tailgate mounted spare tire
carrier pivot points, latches, locks, and folding seat hardware. Part
D tells
you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed
to a corrosive environment.
Starter Switch
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It
should be parked on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index
if necessary) and the regular brake.
NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the
engine immediately
if it starts.
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear.
The starter should work only
in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the
starter works
in any other position, your vehicle needs service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in NEUTRAL (N),
push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine. The starter
should work
only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the
floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn’t pushed all the way
down, your vehicle needs service.
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USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT
Propeller Shaft SplineKJniversal
Joint
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring Anchor
b. Release Pawl
Hood and Door Hinges
Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate
Hinge and Linkage, Folding Seat,
Fuel Door Hinge Chassis lubricant
(GM Part
No. 12346003 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12346003 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Engine oil
or Lubriplate Lubricant
(GM Part No. 1050109).
Engine Oil.
Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345 120 or equivalent).
Weatherstrip Conditioning
Weatherstrip Squeaks
Gas Line Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM
Part
No. 12345579 or equivalent).
Spray-A-Squeek (GM Part
No.
105 2277).
Gas Line De-Icer (GM
Part
No. 1051516).
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ConvenienceNet ................................................ 2-84
Coolant (See “Engine”)
Cooling System Capacity
.......................................... 6-77
Courtesy Transportation
............................................ 8-7
Crankcase Capacity
.............................................. 6-78
Cruise Control (Option)
........................................... 2-43
OnHills ..................................................... 2-47
Passing Another Vehicle
........................................ 246
To Erase Speed Memory ........................................ 248
ToGetOutOf
................................................ 2-47
ToIncreaseSpeed
............................................. 245
ToReduceSpeed
.............................................. 2-46
ToResume
.................................................. 245
ToSet
...................................................... 244
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired
................. 8-3
Customer Assistance Information
.................................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
................................... 8-1
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light (See “Lights”)
Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System (See “Fuel-Diesel”)
Differential (See “Axle”)
Doors .......................................................... 2-3
Locks
........................................................ 2-6
PanelDoors
................................................... 2-5
PowerDoorLocks
............................................. 2-7
SideDoors
.................................................... 2-3
Tailgate Glass and Tailgate
.................................. 2-4, 2-34
Drive Axle (See “Axle”)
Driving AtNight
.................................................... 4-23
City
........................................................ 4-26
Defensive
.................................................... 4-1
Freeway ..................................................... 4-27
Guidelines
................................................... 4-11
Hill and Mountain Roads
....................................... 4-29
Highway Hypnosis
............................................ 4-28
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard
................................... 4-33
SnoworIce
.................................................. 4-31
In Snow (Diesel Engines)
....................................... 2-15
IntheRain ................................................... 4-24
LossofControl
............................................... 4-10
Nightvision ................................................. 4-24
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-wheel Drive Vehicle
.............. 4-12
Before You
Go Off-Roading .................................. 4-12
After Off-Road Driving
...................................... 4-23
Passing
...................................................... 4-9
Through Deep Standing Water ................................... 2-15
Winter
...................................................... 4-31
DrunkenDriving
............................................... 4-2
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