Break GMC SAFARI 2002 User Guide

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CAUTION:
You can be injured and your vehicle could be
damaged if you try to do service work on a
vehicle without knowing enough about it.

Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,
experience, the proper replacement parts
and tools before you attempt any vehicle
maintenance task.

Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and
other fasteners. ªEnglishº and ªmetricº
fasteners can be easily confused. If you use
the wrong fasteners, parts can later break
or fall off. You could be hurt.
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle
Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can
affect the airflow around it. This may cause wind noise
and affect windshield washer performance. Check with
your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of
your vehicle.
Fuel
Gasoline Octane
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of
87 or higher. If the octane is less than 87, you may
get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If it is bad
enough, it can damage your engine. A little pinging
noise when you accelerate or drive uphill is considered
normal. This does not indicate a problem exists or that
a higher
-octane fuel is necessary.

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As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is best for
your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 10W
-30 if it's
going to be 0F (
-18C) or above. These numbers on
an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not
use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W
-50.
NOTICE:
Use only engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline
Engines starburst symbol. Failure to use the
recommended oil can result in engine damage
not covered by your warranty.
GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle.
If you are in an area where the temperature falls below
-20F (-29C), consider using either an SAE 5W-30
synthetic oil or an SAE 0W
-30 oil. Both will provide
easier cold starting and better protection for your engine
at extremely low temperatures.
Engine Oil Additives
Don't add anything to your oil. The recommended oils
with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good
performance and engine protection.
When to Change Engine Oil
If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city
maintenance schedule:

Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 km). This is
particularly important when outside temperatures are
below freezing.

Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop
-and-go traffic).

You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top
of your vehicle.

The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.
Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to
break down sooner. If any one of these is true for your
vehicle, then you need to change your oil and filter
every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months
-- whichever
occurs first.
If none of them is true, use the long trip/highway
maintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every
7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months
-- whichever
occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed
engine under highway conditions will cause engine oil
to break down slower.

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Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don't add anything electrical to your vehicle
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn't be covered by your
warranty. Some add
-on electrical equipment
can keep other components from working as
they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle, see ªServicing
Your Air Bag
-Equipped Vehicleº in the Index.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker
in the lamp switch. An electrical overload will cause the
lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off.
If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked
right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
If the overload is caused by some electrical problem and
not snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed.
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 and closes,
protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or
goes away.

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The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the
chance of fires caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver
-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size
and rating.
Spare fuses and a fuse puller are located in the
underhood fuse block. You can remove fuses with
the fuse puller. Remember to replace any of the spare
fuses you use, so you will have some if you ever need
them again.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don't
have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that
you can get along without
-- like the radio or cigarette
lighter
-- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.
Replace it as soon as you can.
There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: one is inside
the vehicle and one is in the engine compartment.Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The fuse block is located on the lower portion of the
instrument panel on the driver's side.

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Fuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
1 Stop/Turn/Hazard Lamps,
Center High Mounted Stop
Lamp, Anti
-Lock Brakes
2 Radio Accy, RR Seat
Audio ControlsFuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
3 Courtesy Lamps, Glove Box Lamp,
Dome Reading Lamps, Vanity
Mirror Lamps, Courtesy Lamps
4 Daytime Running Lamps Relay,
Instrument Panel Cluster
5 Rear Defogger
6 Cruise Module, TBC Module,
Instrument Panel Cluster,
Cruise Control Switch,
Electrochromic Mirror
7 Power Outlets, DLC,
Subwoofer Amplifier
8 Crank Circuit Fuse, Park/Neutral
Switch, Starter Enable Relay
9 License Plate Lamp, Taillamps,
Parking Lamps, Ashtray Lamp,
Panel Lights, Trailer Taillamps,
Front and Rear Sidemarker
Lamps, Door Switch Illumination,
Headlamp Switch Illumination,
Rear Seat Audio Illumination,
TBC Module

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Fuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
10 Air Bag System
11 Not Used
12 L, M1, M2 Blower Motor, Rear A/C
Relay Coil, Front Cont. Temp. Door
Motor, HI Blower Relay, Defogger
Timer Coil
13 Cigarette Lighter, Door Lock
Switches, Dutch Door Release
Module
14 Cluster Illum, HVAC Controls,
Chime Module, Radio Illumination,
Rear Heat Switch Illumination,
Rear Wiper/Washer Switch
Illumination, Rear Liftgate Switch
Illumination, Remote Cassette
Illumination, O/H Console,
TBC Illumination
15 TBC Module, Headlamp Relay
16 Front Turn Signals, Rear Turn
Signals, Trailer Turn Signals,
Back
-Up Lamps, BTSI SolenoidFuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
17 Front Wipers, Front Washer Pump
18 VCM
-Ign 3, VCM-Brake, Cruise
Stepper Motor Signal, ATC Module
19 Instrument Panel Radio: ATC
(Main Feed), 2000 Series (Standby)
20 PRNDL/Odometer, TCC Enable
and PWM Solenoid, Shift A and
Shift B Solenoids, 3
-2 Downshift
Solenoid, Instrument Panel Cluster,
VCM Module
21 Pwr Adj Mirrors
22 Not Used
23 Rear Wiper, Rear Washer Pump
24 Not Used
A (Circuit Breaker) Power Door
Lock Relay, 6
-Way Power Seats
B (Circuit Breaker) Power Windows

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Relay Usage
A/C Relay
(Rear Heat
and A/C)Rear Heat and
Air Conditioning
Upfitter
-ACCY
RelayUpfitter Accessory
Starter
Enable RelayStarter
A/C Enable Relay Air Conditioning
Headlamps Relay Headlamps
Fuel Pump Relay Fuel Pump
Fuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
UPFITTER
-BATT Upfitter Battery Power Stud,
Trailer Wiring Harness
UPFITTER
-ACCY Upfitter Accessory Relay
Spare Not used
Spare Not used
Spare Not used
ECM
-1B Fuel Pump Relay and Motor,
VCM, Oil Pressure Switch/SenderFuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
HORN Horn Relay and Horn
A/C COMP A/C Enable Relay and
Compressor
RR HTR/AC Rear Heater and A/C
ATC Active Transfer Case
-L Van
FRT HVAC Front Heater and A/C
ENG
-I Oxygen Sensors, Camshaft
Position Sensor, Mass Air Flow
Sensor, Evaporative Emission
Canister Vent Solenoid
IGN
-E A/C Enable Relay Coil
ECM
-I Fuel Injectors 1-6, Crankshaft
Position Sensor, VCM,
Coil Driver Module (EST),
Ignition Coil
Blank Not Used
RH HDLMP Right Headlamp
LH Headlamp Left Headlamp
Blank Not Used
Blank Not Used

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Fuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
DIODE
-1 A/C
Blank Not Used
Blank Not Used
Blank Not Used
LIGHTING Courtesy Fuse, Pwr. Adj. Mirrors
Fuse, TBC
-Battery Fuse
BATT Power ACCY CB, Stop/Hazard
Fuse, Auxiliary Power Fuse,
Cigarette Lighter Fuse,
Radio Battery Fuse
IGN A Starter Relay, Ignition Switch
IGN B Ignition Switch
ABS Electronic Brake
Control Module
Blank Not Used
RAP Radio Accy, Power Windows
HTD MIR/
RR DEFOGRear Window Defogger,
HVAC Control Head
Replacement Bulbs
Halogen Headlamps -
Sealed Beam2 H6054
Halogen Headlamps
-
Composite2 9006
(Low Beam)
Halogen Headlamps
-
Composite2 9005
(High Beam)
Parking, Turn Signal Lamps 23157NA
Rear, Stoplamps 22057
Sidemarker Lamps 4 194
Back
-Up Lamps2 1156
For any bulb not listed here, contact your dealer.

Scheduled Maintenance
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Short Trip/City Definition
Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance if
any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:

Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 km). This is
particularly important when outside temperatures are
below freezing.

Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop
-and-go traffic).

You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
your vehicle.

If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.
One of the reasons you should follow this schedule
if you operate your vehicle under any of these
conditions is that these conditions cause engine
oil to break down sooner.
Short Trip/City Intervals
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and
Filter Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Chassis Lubrication (or 3 months, whichever occurs
first). Drive Axle Fluid Check.
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner
Filter Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions.
Front Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only) (or at each
brake relining, whichever occurs first). Automatic
Transmission Service (severe conditions only).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner
Filter Replacement. Fuel Filter Replacement.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (normal conditions).
Transfer Case Fluid Change.
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection.

Scheduled Maintenance
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Short Trip/City Intervals
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire
Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Positive
Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection.
Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first).
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete scheduled maintenance
on the following pages.
Long Trip/Highway Definition
Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of
the conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled
Maintenance are true. Do not use this schedule if the
vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area
or used off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City
schedule for these conditions.
Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under
highway conditions will cause engine oil to break
down slower.