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Seats and Restraint Systems
........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-3
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-8
Safety Belts
............................................. 1-10
Child Restraints
....................................... 1-31
Air Bag Systems
...................................... 1-62
Restraint System Check
............................ 1-75
Features and Controls
..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-8
Windows
................................................. 2-13
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................ 2-16
Starting and Operating
Your Vehicle
........................................ 2-18
Mirrors
.................................................... 2-38
OnStar
®
System
...................................... 2-42
Storage Areas
......................................... 2-44
Instrument Panel
............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
...................................... 3-19
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........ 3-23
Driver Information Center (DIC)
.................. 3-39
Audio System(s)
....................................... 3-44
Driving Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
........ 4-2
Towing
................................................... 4-45
Service and Appearance Care
.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
............... 5-10
Rear Axle
............................................... 5-47
Four-Wheel Drive
..................................... 5-48
Front Axle
............................................... 5-49
Bulb Replacement
.................................... 5-50
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
......... 5-55
Tires
...................................................... 5-57
Appearance Care
..................................... 5-95
Vehicle Identification
............................... 5-104
Electrical System
.................................... 5-104
Capacities and Specifications
................... 5-109
Maintenance Schedule
..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information
.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
........................... 7-11
Index
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2004 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual M
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Inhaltsverzeichnis

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Seats and Restraint Systems... 1-1Front Seats... 1-3Rear Seats...

Seite 2 - How to Use This Manual

Power SeatsIf your vehicle has this feature, there will be a control onthe outboard side of the front seat(s).Horizontal Control: Raise or lower the f

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Starting and Operating YourVehicleNew Vehicle Break-InNotice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate“break-in.” But it will perform better in the lon

Seite 4 - Vehicle Symbols

LOCK (A): This position locks your steering wheel,ignition and transmission on automatic transmissionvehicles. If your vehicle has a manual transmissi

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Starting Your EngineAutomatic TransmissionMove your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).Your engine will not start in any other position — that isa

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Depending on the outside temperature, the enginestarter may continue cranking the engine up toapproximately four seconds after you release theignition

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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater1. Turn off the engine.2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.The cord is located in the engine compartmentbe

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It features an electronic shift position indicator withinthe instrument cluster. This display must be poweredanytime the shift lever is capable of bei

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REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicleis moving forward could damage the transmission.The repairs wo

Seite 10 - Manual Lumbar

SECOND (2): This position gives you more powerbut lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). You can useSECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speedas

Seite 11 - Reclining Seatbacks

Manual Transmission OperationFive-SpeedThis is your shift pattern.Here is how to operate your manual transmission:FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal an

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Up-Shift LightThis light will show youwhen to shift to the nexthigher gear for bestfuel economy.When this light comes on, you can shift to the nexthig

Seite 13 - Head Restraints

Heated SeatsIf your vehicle has thisfeature, the controls arelocated on the outboardside of the front seats.This feature will quickly heat the lower c

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Four-Wheel DriveIf your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can sendyour engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extratraction. To get the most sa

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4n(4LO): This setting also engages your front axle togive you extra traction. It sends the maximum powerto all four wheels. You might choose 4LO if yo

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Shifting from 4LO to 2HI or 4HITo shift from 4LO to 2HI or 4HI, your vehicle must bestopped or moving less than 1.2 mph (2 km/h) withthe transmission

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Parking BrakeThe parking brakepedal is located tothe left of the regularbrake pedal, nearthe driver’s door.To set the parking brake, hold the regular

Seite 18 - Why Safety Belts Work

Shifting Into Park (P) (AutomaticTransmission){CAUTION:It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle ifthe shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with

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• Move the lever up as far as it will go.3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you canleave your vehicle with th

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Torque LockIf you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift yourtransmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of thevehicle may put too much force o

Seite 21 - Safety Belts

Parking Your Vehicle (ManualTransmission)Your vehicle has a manual transmission. Before youget out of your vehicle, move the shift lever intoREVERSE (

Seite 22 - Driver Position

Engine Exhaust{CAUTION:Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gascarbon monoxide (CO), which you can not seeor smell. It can cause unconsciousness a

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{CAUTION:It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) withthe parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle canro

Seite 24 - Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle ismoving.{CAUTION:Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicleis in motion can be dangerous. Ev

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MirrorsManual Rearview MirrorYou can adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Pressthe tab forward (away from you) for day driving. Pullthe tab bac

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Mirror OperationThe mirror automatically changes to reduce glare fromheadlamps behind you. A time delay feature preventsrapid changing from the day to

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Compass VarianceCompass variance is the difference between earth’smagnetic north and true geographic north. If the mirroris not adjusted for compass v

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Temperature Display OperationThe outside air temperature is displayed in the windowlocated at the lower center of the mirror face.Press and hold the f

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The mirrors can be manually folded inward to preventdamage when going through an automatic car wash.To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. To re

Seite 30 - Lap Belt

OnStar®ServicesOne of the following plans is normally included for aspecific duration with each vehicle equipped withOnStar®. You can upgrade or extend

Seite 31 - Rear Seat Passengers

Storage AreasGlove BoxTo open the glove box, pull on the lever.Cupholder(s)Front CupholdersYour vehicle may have two cupholders located on thelower pa

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Assist HandlesYour vehicle may have assist handles to be used whengetting out of your vehicle. If your vehicle has assisthandles, they may be located

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✍ NOTES2-46

Seite 34 - Children and Small Adults

Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6Other Warning Devices ...

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Head RestraintsIf your vehicle is equipped with adjustable headrestraints, adjust your head restraint so that the top ofthe restraint is closest to th

Seite 36 - Safety Belt Extender

Audio System(s) ...3-44Setting the Time for Radios withoutRadio Data Systems (RDS) ...3

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Instrument Panel OverviewManual transmission shown, automatic transmission similar3-4

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The main components of your vehicle’s instrumentpanel are the following:A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-22.B. Turn Signal/Multifunctio

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Hazard Warning FlashersYour hazard warning flashers let you warn others. Theyalso let police know you have a problem. Your frontand rear turn signal la

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Other Warning DevicesIf you carry reflective triangles, you can set one upat the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behindyour vehicle.HornTo soun

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Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverThe lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes the following:• Turn and Lane Change Signals• Headlamp High/L

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Turn Signal On ChimeIf your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile(1.2 km), a chime will sound at each flash of theturn signal and the mess

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Windshield WipersYou control the windshield wipers by turning the bandwith the wiper symbol on it.8(Mist): For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to

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Cruise ControlYour vehicle may be equipped with cruise control.9(Off): This positionturns the system off.R(On): This position activates the system.+ (

Seite 46 - Where to Put the Restraint

Seatback LatchesYour vehicle may be equipped with front seatbacks thatfold forward to let people get into the rear seat or toaccess the storage area b

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Setting Cruise Control{CAUTION:If you leave your cruise control on when youare not using cruise, you might hit a buttonand go into cruise when you do

Seite 48 - Top Strap

Increasing Speed While Using CruiseControlThere are two ways to go to a higher speed:• Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higherspeed. Press the

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Exterior LampsThe control on the driver’s side of your instrument paneloperates the exterior lamps.O(Exterior Lamps): Turn the knob, located to therig

Seite 50 - Top Strap Anchor Location

Automatic Headlamp SystemYour vehicle may be equipped with this feature. Whenit is dark enough outside, your automatic headlampsystem will turn on you

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Daytime Running LampsDaytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier forothers to see the front of your vehicle during theday. DRL can be helpful in ma

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The fog lamps will go off whenever your high-beamheadlamps come on. When the high beams go off,the fog lamps will come on again.The fog lamps will be

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Exit LightingWith exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on whenyou remove the key from the ignition. The lamps will notcome on if the dome overr

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Ashtrays and Cigarette LighterYour vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter.Your ashtray is located at the front of your centerconsole area.N

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Temperature KnobThe left knob on the control panel is used to adjust thetemperature of the air in the vehicle. Turn the knobclockwise or counterclockw

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#(Air Conditioning): Your vehicle may have airconditioning. Press this button to turn the air-conditioningsystem on or off. An indicator light on the

Seite 57 - Rear Seat Position

2. Grasp the loop locatedon the side of theseatback you want tofold and pull untilyou hear a click.3. Fold the seatback down.4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 t

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Outlet AdjustmentThe flow-through outlets on your vehicle allow outsideair to enter your vehicle while it is moving. Outsideair will also enter your ve

Seite 59 - Center Front Seat Position

Warning Lights, Gages, andIndicatorsThis part describes the warning lights and gages thatmay be on your vehicle. The pictures will help youlocate them

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Instrument Panel ClusterYour instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will knowhow fast you a

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Speedometer and OdometerYour speedometer lets you see your speed in bothmiles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).Your odometer shows how fa

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TachometerThe tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutionsper minute (rpm).Notice: If you operate the engine with thetachometer in the shaded w

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Air Bag Readiness LightThere is an air bag readiness light on the instrumentpanel, which shows the air bag symbol. The systemchecks the air bag’s elec

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Air Bag Off LightRegular Cab Models and Extended CabModels without Rear SeatsWhen you turn the air bag off switch to the off position,the off indictor

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{CAUTION:If the air bag readiness light ever comes onwhen you have turned off the air bag, it meansthat something may be wrong with the air bagsystem.

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Up-Shift Light(Manual Transmission)This light appearswhen you need toshift to the next highergear on a manualtransmission vehicle.Shifting when the in

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When the ignition is on, the brake system warning lightwill also come on when you set your parking brake.See Parking Brake on page 2-31 for more infor

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Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab)If your vehicle has anextended cab, there maybe a forward folding seatin the rear area.To fold the rear seat down, p

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Engine Coolant Temperature GageThis gage showsthe engine coolanttemperature.If the gage pointer is near the top of the gage, theengine is too hot. It

Seite 70 - Where Are the Air Bags?

Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with thislight on, after a while, your emission controlsmay not work as well, your fuel economy may notbe as

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If the Light is FlashingThe following may prevent more serious damage toyour vehicle:• Reducing vehicle speed.• Avoiding hard accelerations.• Avoiding

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If you experience one or more of these conditions,change the fuel brand you use. It will require at leastone full tank of the proper fuel to turn the

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Oil Pressure Light{CAUTION:Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.If you do, your engine can become so hot thatit catches fire. You or others c

Seite 74 - How Does an Air Bag Restrain?

Security LightThis light will come onbriefly when you turnthe key to START.The light will stay onuntil the engine starts.If the ignition is turned on,

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Daytime Running Lamps IndicatorLightThis light turns onwhenever the DaytimeRunning Lamps are on.See “Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)” under ExteriorLamps

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Driver Information Center (DIC)The DIC display is located on the instrument panelcluster. The DIC can display information such as thetrip odometer, an

Seite 77 - Air Bag Off Switch

GM Oil Life System™Press the reset stem until OIL LIFE appears (flashing)on the display. The GM Oil Life System™ showsan estimate of the oil’s remainin

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Mode 3: Lock all doors when the vehicle is shiftedout of PARK (P) with an automatic transmission,or when vehicle speed is greater than 15 mph (24km/h)

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{CAUTION:It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargoarea, inside or outside of a vehicle. In acollision, people riding in these areas are morelikely

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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)This message will be displayed on the DIC if there is aproblem with your antilock brake system. Checkyour antilock brake s

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FLUIDThis message will be displayed on the DIC if your brakefluid is low. Check the brake fluid as soon as possible andhave your vehicle serviced. See B

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REDUCED POWERThis message will be displayed on your DIC whenyour vehicle’s engine power is reduced. Press the resetstem to acknowledge the message and

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So, before adding sound equipment, check withyour dealer and be sure to check federal rulescovering mobile radio and telephone units.Your audio system

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AM-FM RadioPlaying the RadioPWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the systemon and off.VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or todecrease volume.RC

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Setting Preset StationsThe six numbered pushbuttons let you return to yourfavorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six FM1,six FM2, and six A

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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the rightand the left speakers, press and release AUDIO untilBAL appears on

Seite 87 - Remote Keyless Entry System

Radio with CDPlaying the RadioPWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the systemon and off.q VOL r (Volume): Turn this knob to increaseor to decrease vol

Seite 88 - Operation

Finding a StationBAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2,or AM. The display will show your selection.q TUNE r: Turn this knob to select rad

Seite 89 - Battery Replacement

Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASSor TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob toincrease or to decrease

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Why Safety Belts WorkWhen you ride in or on anything, you go as fast asit goes.Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat onwheels.Put someon

Seite 91 - Programmable Automatic Door

Radio Data System (RDS)Your audio system is equipped with a Radio DataSystem (RDS). RDS features are available for use onlyon FM stations that broadca

Seite 92 - (Crew Cab)

SCAN: You can scan the stations within a PTY byperforming the following:1. Turn the P-TYPE knob to activate program typeselect mode. TYPE and a PTY wi

Seite 93 - Tailgate

RDS MessagesALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies.When an alert announcement comes on the currentradio station, ALERT! will appear on t

Seite 94 - Removing the Tailgate

Radio MessagesCAL ERR (Calibration Error): Your audio systemhas been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory.If CAL ERR appears on the display, i

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2 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to go to the next track.TRACK and the track number will appear on thedisplay. If you hold this pushbutton or press it mo

Seite 96 - Power Windows

DISPL (Display): Press this knob to see how long thecurrent track has been playing. ET and the elapsed timeof the track will appear on the display. To

Seite 97 - Sun Visors

Radio with Six-Disc CDPlaying the RadioPWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the systemon and off.VOLUME: Turn this knob to increase or to decreasevolum

Seite 98 - Theft-Deterrent Systems

Finding a StationBAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2,AM. The display will show your selection.TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stat

Seite 99 - Passlock

Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS,MID, or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knobto increase or to de

Seite 100 - {CAUTION:

Radio Data System (RDS)Your audio system is equipped with a Radio DataSystem (RDS). RDS features are available for use onlyon FM stations that broadca

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Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The riderdoesn’t stop.The person keeps going until stopped by something.In a real vehicle, it could be the

Seite 102 - Starting Your Engine

To use the PTY interrupt feature, press and hold theP-TYPE button until you hear a beep on the PTYyou want to interrupt with. When selected, an asteri

Seite 103 - Engine Coolant Heater

RDS MessagesALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies.When an alert announcement comes on the currentradio station, ALERT! will appear on t

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Playing a CDThe CD player can play the smaller 8 cm single CDswith an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDsare loaded in the same manner.If

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3. Once the light stops flashing and turns green, loada CD. Insert the CD partway into the slot, label sideup. The player will pull the CD in.4. Once t

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Do not repeatedly press the CD button to eject a CD afteryou have tried to push it in manually. The receivers25-second eject timer will reset at each

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sSEEK t: Press the left arrow to go to the start ofthe current track, if more than ten seconds have played.Press the right arrow to go to the next tra

Seite 108 - Manual Transmission Operation

3. Select the desired CD by pressing the numberedpushbutton and then use the SEEK SCAN rightarrow button to locate the track that you wantto save. The

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To delete the entire song list, perform the followingsteps:1. Turn the CD player on.2. Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on.S-LIST will app

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Theft-Deterrent Feature(Non-RDS Radios)THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of yourradio. The feature works automatically by learninga portion of

Seite 111 - Shifting from 2HI to 4HI

Care of Your CD PlayerThe use of CD lens cleaners for CD players is notadvised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of theCD optics with lubrica

Seite 112 - Shifting out of NEUTRAL

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,CHEVROLET, and the CHEVROLET Emblem areregistered trademarks and the name COLORADO isa trademark of General Motors C

Seite 113 - Parking Brake

or the instrument panel... or the safety belts!With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.You get more time to stop. You stop over more dist

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✍ NOTES3-72

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Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2Defensive Driving ...4-2Drunken Driving ...

Seite 116 - Transmission)

Your Driving, the Road, andYour VehicleDefensive DrivingThe best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drivedefensively.Please start with a very im

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Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adultpopulation — choose never to drink alcohol, so theynever drive after drinking. For persons under

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There is a gender difference, too. Women generallyhave a lower relative percentage of body waterthan men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this

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{CAUTION:Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness andjudgment can be affected by even a smallamount of alc

Seite 120 - Cleaning the Mirror

BrakingBraking action involves perception time andreaction time.First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.That is perception time. Then you

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Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slamon the brakes and continue braking. Here

Seite 122 - Compass Variance

Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time youneed to get your foot up to the brake pedal or alwaysdecrease stopping distance. If you get too close

Seite 123 - Outside Power Mirrors

When the traction control system is turned off, anindicator light on the button will illuminate.If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction

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Questions and Answers AboutSafety BeltsQ: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after anaccident if I’m wearing a safety belt?A: You could be – whether yo

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Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve.Then you suddenly accelerate. Both controlsystems — steering and acceleration — have to dotheir work wh

Seite 126 - Storage Areas

An emergency like this requires close attention and aquick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel atthe recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions

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PassingThe driver of a vehicle about to pass another on atwo-lane highway waits for just the right moment,accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead,

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• Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, andstart your left lane change signal before moving outof the right lane to pass. When you are far en

Seite 129 - Section 3 Instrument Panel

If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off theaccelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you wantthe vehicle to go. If you start steering qu

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Before You Go Off-RoadingThere are some things to do before you go out. Forexample, be sure to have all necessary maintenance andservice work done. Ch

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Environmental ConcernsOff-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfyingrecreation. However, it also raises environmentalconcerns. GM recognize the

Seite 132 - Instrument Panel Overview

Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-roaddriving. One of the best ways to control your vehicleis to control your speed. Here are some

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When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keepa firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or othersurface features can jerk the wheel out of

Seite 134 - Hazard Warning Flashers

On a large hill, the incline may get steeper as you nearthe top, but you may not see this because the crest ofthe hill is hidden by bushes, grass or s

Seite 135 - Tilt Wheel

How to Wear Safety Belts ProperlyThis part is only for people of adult size.Be aware that there are special things to know aboutsafety belts and child

Seite 136 - Turn and Lane Change Signals

• Ease up on your speed as you approach the topof the hill.• Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you morevisible to approaching traffic on trails or h

Seite 137 - Flash-to-Pass

• As you are backing down the hill, put your left handon the steering wheel at the 12 o’clock position.This way, you will be able to tell if your whee

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Driving DownhillWhen off-roading takes you downhill, you will want toconsider a number of things:• How steep is the downhill? Will I be able tomaintai

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• Never go downhill with the transmission inNEUTRAL (N), or with the clutch pedal presseddown with a manual transmission. This is called“free-wheeling

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• Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of theincline even worse. If you drive across a rock with theuphill wheels, or if the downhill wheels drop i

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{CAUTION:Getting out on the downhill (low) side of avehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous.If the vehicle rolls over, you could be crushedor k

Seite 142 - Exterior Lamps

Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or IceWhen you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheelswill not get good traction. You can not accelerateas quickly, turning

Seite 143 - Lamps On Reminder

If the water is not too deep, drive slowly through it.At faster speeds, water splashes on your ignition systemand your vehicle can stall. Stalling can

Seite 144 - Fog Lamps

Driving at NightNight driving is more dangerous than day driving. Onereason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — byalcohol or drugs, with

Seite 145 - Interior Lamps

You can be temporarily blinded by approachingheadlamps. It can take a second or two, or even severalseconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. W

Seite 146 - Accessory Power Outlets

3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.Do not let it get twisted.The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the beltacross you very quick

Seite 147 - Climate Controls

The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if yourwindshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy raincan make it harder to see road signs

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Hydroplaning does not happen often. But it can if yourtires do not have much tread or if the pressure in oneor more is low. It can happen if a lot of

Seite 149 - Defogging and Defrosting

City DrivingOne of the biggest problems with city streets is theamount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out forwhat the other drivers are do

Seite 150 - Outlet Adjustment

Freeway DrivingMile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways,expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are thesafest of all roads. But they h

Seite 151 - Indicators

Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then useyour turn signal.Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over yourshoulder to make sure ther

Seite 152 - Instrument Panel Cluster

• Tires: They are vitally important to a safe,trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough forlong-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated tothe re

Seite 153 - Trip Odometer

Hill and Mountain RoadsDriving on steep hills or mountains is different fromdriving in flat or rolling terrain.If you drive regularly in steep country,

Seite 154 - Safety Belt Reminder Light

{CAUTION:Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with theignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will haveto do all the work of slowing down. They couldget

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Winter DrivingHere are some tips for winter driving:• Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.• You may want to put winter emergency suppliesin you

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What is the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very coldsnow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wetice can be even more trouble because it may

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The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug onthe hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this appliesforce to the strong pelvic bones. A

Seite 158 - Brake System Warning Light

If You Are Caught in a BlizzardIf you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in aserious situation. You should probably stay with yourvehicle unless

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{CAUTION:Snow can trap exhaust gases under yourvehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbonmonoxide) gas to get inside. CO couldovercome you and kill you

Seite 160 - Malfunction Indicator Lamp

If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud,Ice or SnowIn order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you willneed to spin the wheels, but you do not want to spin

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Using the Recovery HooksYour vehicle may be equipped with recovery hooks.The hooks are provided at the front of your vehicle.You may need to use them

Seite 162 - If the Light Is On Steady

{CAUTION:These hooks, when used, are under a lot offorce. Always pull the vehicle straight out.Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle.The hooks c

Seite 163 - Programs

TowingTowing Your VehicleConsult your dealer or a professional towing service ifyou need to have your disabled vehicle towed. SeeRoadside Assistance P

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Dinghy TowingTwo-Wheel Drive VehiclesNotice: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheelson the ground, the drivetrain components couldbe damaged. The

Seite 165 - Highbeam On Light

5. Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL. SeeFour-Wheel Drive on page 2-28 for moreinformation.6. Release the parking brake only after the vehiclebeing t

Seite 166 - Fuel Gage

Four-Wheel-Drive VehiclesFront Towing (Front Wheels Off theGround)Use the following steps to dolly tow your vehicle fromthe front:1. Drive the vehicle

Seite 167 - DIC Controls and Displays

Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground)Four-Wheel-Drive VehiclesUse the following steps to dolly tow your vehicle fromthe rear:1. Drive the vehicle u

Seite 168 - Automatic Door Locks

Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not givenearly as much protection this way.{CAUTION:You can be seriously hurt if

Seite 169 - DIC Warnings and Messages

Notice: If you exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) whiletowing your vehicle, it could be damaged. Neverexceed 55 mph (90 km/h) while towing your vehicle.7. Turn t

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The Tire and Loading Information is attached to thedriver’s side center pillar, below the door latch post.Vehicle’s without a center pillar, extended

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Loading Your VehicleItem Description TotalAVehicle CapacityWeight for Example 1 =1,000 lbs. (453 kg)BSubtract OccupantWeight150 lbs. (68 kg) x 2 =300

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Loading Your VehicleItem Description TotalAVehicle CapacityWeight for Example 3 =1,000 lbs. (453 kg)BSubtract OccupantWeight200 lbs. (91 kg)x5=1,000 l

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This is called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, alloccupants, fuel, cargo and trailer tongue weight

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{CAUTION:Things you put inside your vehicle can strikeand injure people in a sudden stop or turn,or in a crash.• Put things in the cargo area of yourv

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Add-On EquipmentWhen you carry removable items, you may need toput a limit on how many people you carry inside yourvehicle. Be sure to weigh your vehi

Seite 176 - Radio Messages

Towing a Trailer{CAUTION:If you do not use the correct equipment anddrive properly, you can lose control when youpull a trailer. For example, if the t

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If You Do Decide To Pull A TrailerIf you do, here are some important points:• There are many different laws, including speed limitrestrictions, having

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Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR**2WD Regular CabAutomatic Transmission,2.8 L Engine3.73 3,500 lbs. (1 587 kg) 7,000 lbs. (3 175 kg)Aut

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Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured if your belt isbuckled in the wrong place li

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Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR**Automatic Transmission,3.5 L Engine3.73 4,000 lbs. (1 814 kg) 9,000 lbs. (4 082 kg)Manual Transmissio

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Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR**4WD Regular CabAutomatic Transmission,2.8 L Engine3.73 3,100 lbs. (1 406 kg) 7,000 lbs. (3 175 kg)Aut

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Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR**4WD Extended CabAutomatic Transmission,2.8 L Engine3.73 2,900 lbs. (1 315 kg) 7,000 lbs. (3 175 kg)Au

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Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR**4WD Crew Cab®Automatic Transmission,2.8 L Engine3.73 2,800 lbs. (1 270 kg) 7,000 lbs. (3 175 kg)Autom

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Weight of the Trailer TongueThe tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weightto measure because it affects the total or gross weightof your ve

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Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s TiresBe sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upperlimit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers onthe Certifica

Seite 186 - Radio with Six-Disc CD

Trailer BrakesIf your trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg)loaded, then it needs its own brake–and they must beadequate. Be sure to read and fo

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Following DistanceStay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead asyou would when driving your vehicle without a trailer.This can help you avoid

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Driving On GradesReduce speed and shift to a lower gear before youstart down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shiftdown, you might have to use

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4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply yourparking brake, and then shift into PARK (P), orREVERSE (R) for a manual transmission. SeeParking Brake o

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Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It shouldbe worn over the shoulder at all times.{CAUTION:You can be seriously in

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✍ NOTES4-70

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Service ...5-3Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4Adding Equipment to the

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Tires ...5-57Inflation - Tire Pressure ...5-64Tire Inspection

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ServiceYour dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you tobe happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealerfor all your service needs. You will ge

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Doing Your Own Service WorkIf you want to do some of your own service work, you willwant to use the proper service manual. It tells you muchmore about

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FuelUse of the recommended fuel is an important part ofthe proper maintenance of your vehicle.Gasoline OctaneUse regular unleaded gasoline with a post

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California FuelIf your vehicle is certified to meet California EmissionStandards (see the underhood emission control label),it is designed to operate o

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Fuels in Foreign CountriesIf you plan on driving in another country outside theUnited States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hardto find. Never use l

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The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged dooron the driver’s side of your vehicle.While refueling, hang the cap by the tether from thehook on

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{CAUTION:If you spill fuel and then something ignites it,you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray outon you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. Thi

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Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The belt is twisted across the body.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt.In a crash, you wouldn’t have

Seite 202 - Your Vehicle

Filling a Portable Fuel Container{CAUTION:Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inyour vehicle. Static electricity discharge fromthe contain

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Hood ReleaseTo open the hood, do the following:1. Pull the handle located inside the vehicle onthe lower left side of the instrument panel.2. Release

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Engine Compartment OverviewWhen you open the hood on the 2.8 L engine, you’ll see:2.8 L engine shown. 3.5 L engine similar5-12

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A. Windshield Washer Fluid. See Windshield WasherFluid on page 5-38.B. Coolant Recovery Tank. See Engine Coolanton page 5-25.C. Power Steering Fluid R

Seite 206 - Anti-lock Brake System

When to Add Engine OilIf the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area (L), thenyou will need to add at least one quart of oil. But you mustuse the ri

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• SAE 5W-30As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 isbest for your vehicle. However, if it is going tobe 0°F (–18°C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is nota

Seite 208 - Traction Control System (TCS)

Notice: Use only engine oil identified as meetingGM Standard GM6094M and showing the AmericanPetroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Enginesstarburst

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How to Reset the CHANGE OIL MessageThe GM Oil Life System calculates when to changeyour engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Anytimeyour oil is

Seite 210 - Steering in Emergencies

When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/FilterInspect the air cleaner/filter every 15,000 miles(24 140 km), and replace at 25,000 miles (40 000 km).How

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{CAUTION:Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filteroff can cause you or others to be burned.The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it helpsto s

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To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.The belt should go back out of the way.Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of t

Seite 213 - Loss of Control

How to CheckBecause this operation can be a little difficult, you maychoose to have this done at the dealership servicedepartment.If you do it yoursel

Seite 214 - Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle

Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps:The transmissiondipstick handle hasthis symbol on it.The transmission dipstick is located to

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How to Add FluidRefer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whatkind of transmission fluid to use. See RecommendedFluids and Lubricants on page 6-13

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Then, follow these steps:1. Remove the filler plug.2. Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottomof the filler plug hole.3. If the fluid level is

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Hydraulic Clutch(Manual Transmission)The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle isself-adjusting. The clutch master cylinder reservoiris filled with

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How to Check and Add FluidThe proper fluid should be added if the level does notreach the bottom of the diaphragm when it’s in place inthe reservoir. S

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What to UseUse a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water andone-half DEX-COOL®coolant which won’t damagealuminum parts. If you use this coolant mix

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The vehicle must be on a level surface. When yourengine is cold, the coolant level should be at FULLCOLD, or a little higher. When your engine is warm

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Engine OverheatingYou will find a coolant temperature gage on yourvehicle’s instrument panel. See Engine CoolantTemperature Gage on page 3-32.Your air

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If No Steam Is Coming From YourEngineIf you get an engine overheat warning but see orhear no steam, the problem may not be too serious.Sometimes the e

Seite 223 - Driving Across an Incline

Safety Warnings and SymbolsYou will find a number of safety cautions in this book. Weuse a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about thingsthat could

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The best way to protect the fetus is to protect themother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s morelikely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a cras

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Cooling SystemWhen you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s whatyou’ll see:A. Coolant Recovery TankB. Engine Cooling FanC. RadiatorPressure CapIf

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{CAUTION:Heater and radiator hoses, and other engineparts, can be very hot. Do not touch them.If you do, you can be burned.Do not run the engine if th

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How to Add Coolant to the CoolantRecovery TankIf you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant levelisn’t at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixtur

Seite 228 - Driving at Night

When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at theFULL COLD mark, start your vehicle.If the overheat warning continues, there’s one morething you

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How to Add Coolant to the RadiatorYou can remove theradiator pressure capwhen the cooling system,including the upperradiator hose, is nolonger hot.1.

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4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to theFULL COLD mark.5. Reinstall the cap on the coolant recovery tank,but leave the radiator pressure cap off.6

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Engine Fan NoiseThis vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When theclutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more airto cool the engine.

Seite 232 - City Driving

When to Check Power Steering FluidIt is not necessary to regularly check power steeringfluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the systemor you hea

Seite 233 - Freeway Driving

Windshield Washer FluidWhat to UseWhen you need windshield washer fluid, be sure toread the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If youwill be opera

Seite 234 - Before Leaving on a Long Trip

BrakesBrake FluidYour brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT-3brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview onpage 5-12 for the location of t

Seite 235 - Highway Hypnosis

To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shownuntil the belt is snug.Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lappart of a lap-should

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Checking Brake FluidYou can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap.Just look at the brakefluid reservoir. The fluidlevel should be above MIN.If

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Brake WearYour vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that makea high-pitched warning sound

Seite 238 - Winter Driving

Replacing Brake System PartsThe braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its manyparts have to be of top quality and work well together ifthe vehicle i

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Jump StartingIf your battery has run down, you may want to useanother vehicle and some jumper cables to start yourvehicle. Be sure to follow the steps

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Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessorieson during the jump starting procedure, they couldbe damaged. The repairs would not be coveredby yo

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{CAUTION:Fans or other moving engine parts can injureyou badly. Keep your hands away from movingparts once the engine is running.5. Check that the jum

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7. Don’t let the other endtouch metal. Connectit to the positive (+)terminal of the goodbattery. Use a remotepositive (+) terminal ifthe vehicle has o

Seite 243 - Using the Recovery Hooks

A. Heavy, Unpainted MetalEngine PartB. Good BatteryC. Dead BatteryTo disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles,do the following:1. Disconnect th

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Four-Wheel DriveLubricant checks in this section also apply to thesevehicles. However, there are two additional systems thatneed lubrication.Transfer

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Front AxleWhen to Check and Change LubricantIt is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluidunless you suspect there is a leak or you hear anunu

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1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.Do not let it get twisted.The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the beltacross you very quick

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Bulb ReplacementSee Replacement Bulbs on page 5-54 for the propertypes of bulbs to use. For any bulb changing procedurenot listed in this section, con

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3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull itstraight out of the headlamp housing.4. Unplug the electrical connector from the old bulb.5. Plug

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Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker andDaytime Running Lamps1. Remove the turn signal/parking lamp/daytimerunning lamp (DRL) assembly by pressing on therele

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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp(CHMSL)1. Remove the screws and lift off the lamp assembly.2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise andremove it from the

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A. Stoplamp/TaillampB. Turn SignalC. Back-up Lamp3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to removeit from the taillamp housing.4. Pull the old bulb s

Seite 252 - Loading Your Vehicle

Windshield Wiper BladeReplacementWindshield wiper blades should be inspected at leasttwice a year for wear and cracking. See “WiperBlade Check” under

Seite 253 - Certification/Tire Label

4. To install the new wiper insert, slide the insert (D),notched end last, into the end with two bladeclaws (A). Slide the insert all the way through

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TiresYour new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made bya leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questionsabout your tire warranty and where t

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Tire Sidewall LabelingUseful information about a tire is molded into itssidewall. The following illustrations are examples of atypical P-Metric and a

Seite 256 - Trailer Recommendations

(A) Tire Size Code: The tire size code is a combinationof letters and numbers used to define a particulartire’s width, height, aspect ratio, constructi

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The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug onthe hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this appliesforce to the strong pelvic bones. A

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(A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire ortemporary use tire has a tread life of approximately3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be drivenat

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(F) Tire Size: A combination of letters and numbersdefine a tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, constructiontype and service description. The letter “T

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Tire Terminology and DefinitionsAir Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressingoutward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressureis express

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Load Index: An assigned number ranging from1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacityof a tire.Maximum Inflation Pressure: The maximum air

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Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimescalled “wear bars,” that show across the tread of a tirewhen only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread remains. Se

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When to CheckCheck your tires once a month or more.Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire.If you have a compact spare tire, it should beat 60

Seite 264 - Weight of the Trailer Tongue

When rotating your tires, always use one of the correctrotation patterns shown here.If your vehicle has a compact spare tire or a spare tirethat does

Seite 265 - Safety Chains

When It Is Time for New TiresOne way to tell when it’stime for new tires is tocheck the treadwearindicators, which willappear when your tireshave only

Seite 266 - Driving with a Trailer

Buying New TiresTo find out what kind and size of tires you need, lookat the Certification/Tire label or the Tire and LoadingInformation label. See Load

Seite 267 - Making Turns

Uniform Tire Quality GradingQuality grades can be found where applicable on thetire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximumsection width. For exam

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To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides forChildren and Small AdultsYour vehicle may have rear safety

Seite 269 - Parking on a Hill

Temperature – A, B, CThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance to the generationof heat and its ability

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Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.Each new wheel should have the same load-carryingcapacity, diameter, width, offset and be mountedthe

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Tire Chains{CAUTION:If your vehicle has P225/75R15, P265/75R15 orP235/50R17 size tires, do not use tire chains.They can damage your vehicle because th

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If a Tire Goes FlatIt’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving,especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goesout of a tire,

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Changing a Flat TireIf a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowly to a level place. Turn on yourhazard warning flashers. See

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Removing the Spare Tire and ToolsThe tools you will need are under the passenger’s seat.For crew cab models, the jack and wheel blocks areunder the dr

Seite 275 - Gasoline Specifications

2. Move the seats forward and turn the wing nut onthe cover counterclockwise to remove it. For crewcab models, reach under the rear seat to accessthe

Seite 276 - Additives

2. Insert the hoist end (chiseled end) of the extensiontool through the hole in the rear bumper and intothe funnel-shaped guide. The chiseled end ofth

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Removing the Flat Tire and Installingthe Spare TireUse the following pictures and instructions to removethe flat tire and raise the vehicle.The tools y

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2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts.Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosenthe wheel nuts. Do not remove the wheel nuts yet.

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2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elasticcord must be under the belt. Then, place the guideover the belt and insert the two edges of the

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3. Position the jack (A) under the vehicle as shown.Front LocationRear Location5-80

Seite 281 - Hood Release

If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle, positionthe jack to the rear of the front tire in the pocketoff of the frame.If the flat tire is on the

Seite 282 - Engine Compartment Overview

4. Make sure the jack head is positioned so that therear axle is resting securely between the groovesthat are on the jack head.5. Turn the wheel wrenc

Seite 283 - Engine Oil

{CAUTION:Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts towhich it is fastened, can make the wheel nutsbecome loose after a time. The wheel couldcome off

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9. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lowerthe vehicle. Lower the jack completely.Front PositionRear Position5-84

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10. Tighten the wheelnuts firmly in acrisscross sequenceas shown by turningthe wheel wrenchclockwise.{CAUTION:Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tighte

Seite 286 - (GM Oil Life System)

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jackand Tools{CAUTION:Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in thepassenger compartment of the vehicle couldcause i

Seite 287 - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

2. Tilt the retainer downward and through the wheelopening. Make sure the retainer is fully seatedacross the underside of the wheel.3. Attach the whee

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4. Insert the hoist end through the hole in the rearbumper and into the funnel-shaped guide.5. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the tire partw

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Return the wheel wrench and jack extensions and thestorage bag to the location under the front passenger’sseat. Reinstall the jack and wheel blocks, b

Seite 290 - Checking the Fluid Level

4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt asdescribed in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-25.Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses theshoulder.

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Secondary Latch SystemYour vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoistassembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It isdesigned to stop the spare

Seite 292 - Manual Transmission Fluid

2. If the cable end fitting is not visible proceed to Step 6.If it is visible, first try to tighten the cable by turningthe wheel wrench clockwise until

Seite 293 - How to Add Fluid

8. Attach the jack handle, extension, and wheel wrenchto the jack and place it (with the wheel blocks) underthe vehicle towards the front of the rear

Seite 294 - Hydraulic Clutch

{CAUTION:Someone standing too close during theprocedure could be injured by the jack. If thespare tire does not slide off the jackcompletely, make sur

Seite 295 - Engine Coolant

Spare TireCompact Spare TireYour vehicle may be equipped with a compact sparetire. Although the compact spare tire was fully inflatedwhen your vehicle

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Appearance CareRemember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Someare toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike amatch or get them on a hot part

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Cleaning Fabric/CarpetYour dealer has cleaners for the cleaning of fabric andcarpet. They will clean normal spots and stains verywell. You can get GM-

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Special Fabric Cleaning ProblemsStains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black),egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urineand blo

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Cleaning the Top of the InstrumentPanelUse only mild soap and water to clean the top surfacesof the instrument panel. Sprays containing siliconesor wa

Seite 300 - Cooling System

Cleaning the Outside of YourVehicleThe paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depthof color, gloss retention and durability.Washing Your Vehicle

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Child RestraintsOlder ChildrenOlder children who have outgrown booster seats shouldwear the vehicle’s safety belts.If you have a choice, a child shoul

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Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and othersalts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, birddroppings, chemicals from industrial ch

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The surface of these wheels is similar to the paintedsurface of your vehicle. Do not use strong soaps,chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners,

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Underbody MaintenanceChemicals used for ice and snow removal and dustcontrol can collect on the underbody. If these are notremoved, corrosion and rust

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Description UsageChrome Cleanerand PolishUse on chrome orstainless steel.White SidewallTire CleanerRemoves soil and blackmarks from whitewalls.Vinyl C

Seite 306 - Power Steering Fluid

Vehicle IdentificationVehicle Identification Number (VIN)This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appearson a plate in the front corner of the i

Seite 307 - What to Use

Windshield Wiper FusesThe windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuitbreaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavysnow or ice, the wipe

Seite 308 - Windshield Washer Fluid

Engine Compartment Fuse BlockThe engine compartment fuse block is located on thedriver’s side of the engine compartment. See EngineCompartment Overvie

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Fuse Usage16Antilock Brake System (ABS),ABS module, Four-Wheel Drive,Gravity Sensor17Supplemental Inflatable RestraintSystem, Sensing and DiagnosticMod

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Fuse Usage44Antilock Brake System 2(ABS Pump)45Antilock Brake System 1(ABS Logic)46Power Seat Circuit Breaker/POA Seat69 Fuel Canister Vent Solenoid72

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Capacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate conversion capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See RecommendedFluids and Lub

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{CAUTION:Never do this.Here two children are wearing the same belt.The belt can’t properly spread the impactforces. In a crash, the two children can b

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Capacities and Specifications (cont’d)ApplicationCapacitiesEnglish MetricFuel Tank 19.5 gallons 76 LTransmission (Drain and Refill)AutomaticManual5.0 qu

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Maintenance Schedule ...6-2Introduction ...6-2Maintenance Requireme

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Maintenance ScheduleIntroductionImportant: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended.Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The

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This schedule is for vehicles that:• carry passengers and cargo within recommendedlimits. You will find these limits on the tire andloading information

Seite 317 - Rear Axle

Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 tells you whatshould be checked, when to check it and what youcan easily do to help keep your vehicle in goodcon

Seite 318 - Four-Wheel Drive

Scheduled MaintenanceService Maintenance I Maintenance IIChange engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil onpage 5-13. An Emission C

Seite 319 - Front Axle

Additional Required ServicesThe following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles(kilometers)

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Additional Required Services (cont’d)Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000(41 500)50,000(83 000)75,000(125 000)100,000(166 000)125,000(207 500)150,000(

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(d) Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking.Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damagedor that streak or miss areas of the windshield

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Owner Checks and ServicesThese owner checks and services should be performedat the intervals specified to help ensure the safety,dependability and emis

Seite 323 - Center High-Mounted Stoplamp

{CAUTION:Never do this.Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part isbehind the child. If the child wears the

Seite 324 - Replacement Bulbs

At Least Once a YearStarter Switch Check{CAUTION:When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If the vehiclemoves, you or other

Seite 325 - Replacement

Automatic Transmission Shift LockControl System Check{CAUTION:When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If the vehiclemoves,

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Parking Brake and AutomaticTransmission Park (P) Mechanism Check{CAUTION:When you are doing this check, your vehiclecould begin to move. You or others

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Recommended Fluids andLubricantsFluids and lubricants identified below by name, partnumber or specification may be obtained from yourdealer.Usage Fluid/

Seite 328 - Tire Sidewall Labeling

Usage Fluid/LubricantChassisLubricationChassis Lubricant (GM Part No.U.S. 12377985, in Canada88901242) or lubricant meetingrequirements of NLGI #2,Cat

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Normal Maintenance Replacement PartsReplacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.Part GM P

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Engine Drive Belt Routing6-16

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Maintenance RecordAfter the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and thetype of services per

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Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced ByMaintenance I orMaintenance IIServices Performed6-18

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Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2Online Owner Center ...

Seite 334 - Inflation - Tire Pressure

Vehicle Damage WarningsAlso, in this book you will find these notices:Notice: These mean there is something that coulddamage your vehicle.A notice will

Seite 335 - Tire Inspection and Rotation

Infants and Young ChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needs protection! This includesinfants and all other children. Neither the distancetraveled nor the ag

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Customer Assistance andInformationCustomer Satisfaction ProcedureYour satisfaction and goodwill are important toyour dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally

Seite 337 - When It Is Time for New Tires

The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court programadministered by the Council of Better BusinessBureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehi

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Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) UsersTo assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, orspeech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTY

Seite 339 - Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Overseas – Customer AssistancePlease contact the local General MotorsBusiness Unit.Mexico, Central America andCaribbean Islands/Countries(Except Puert

Seite 340 - Wheel Replacement

Roadside Assistance ProgramSecurity While You Travel1-800-CHEV-USA (243-8872)As the proud owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, youare automatically enrol

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• Model, year, color, and license plate number• Mileage, Vehicle Identification Number and deliverydate of the vehicle• Description of the problemWhile

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Transportation OptionsWarranty service can generally be completed while youwait. However, if you are unable to wait Chevrolethelps minimize your incon

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Additional Program InformationCourtesy Transportation is available during theBumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but itis not part of the New V

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This information has been used to improve vehiclecrash performance and may be used to improve crashperformance of future vehicles and driving safety.U

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Reporting Safety DefectsReporting Safety Defects to theUnited States GovernmentIf you believe that your vehicle has a defect whichcould cause a crash

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CAUTION: (Continued)For example, in a crash at only 25 mph(40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenlybecome a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on a person’s

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Reporting Safety Defects toGeneral MotorsIn addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada)in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify

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Service BulletinsService Bulletins give technical service informationneeded to knowledgeably service General Motors carsand trucks. Each bulletin cont

Seite 350 - Rear Location

AABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ... 3-42AC (Air Conditioning) OFF ... 3-41Accessory Power Outlets ...

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Audio System(s) (cont.)Automatic Door Locks ... 3-40Automatic Headlamp System ... 3-15Autom

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Chains, Tires ... 5-72CHANGE OIL ... 3-42Check Engine Lig

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CoolantEngine Temperature Gage ... 3-32Heater, Engine ... 2-21Cooling System ...

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Driving (cont.)Drunken ... 4-2Freeway ... 4-33Hi

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FFan Knob ... 3-20FilterEngine Air Cleaner ... 5-17Finding a Pro

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HHazard Warning Flashers ... 3-6Head Restraints ... 1-7Headlamp High/Low-B

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Q: What are the different types of add-on childrestraints?A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by thevehicle’s owner, are available in four

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KKeyless Entry System ... 2-5Keys ... 2-3LLampsExterio

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MMaintenance ScheduleAdditional Required Services ... 6-6At Each Fuel Fill ... 6-9At L

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OOdometer ... 3-25Odometer, Trip ... 3-25Off-Road Recov

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Pretensioners, Safety Belt ... 1-30Programmable Automatic Door Locks ... 2-9QQuestions and Answers About S

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Restraint System CheckChecking Your Restraint Systems ... 1-75Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a Crash ...

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SERV VEH (Service Vehicle) ... 3-44Service ... 5-3Adding Equipment to

Seite 364 - Spare Tire

Tilt Wheel ... 3-7Tire Sidewall Labeling ... 5-58Tire Size ...

Seite 365 - Appearance Care

UUnderstanding Radio Reception ... 3-70Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 5-69United States – Customer Ass

Seite 366 - Using Cleaner on Fabric

When to Check and What to Use ... 5-24When to Check Power Steering Fluid ... 5-37When You Are Ready to Leave AfterParki

Seite 367 - Cleaning Leather

{CAUTION:The body structure of a young child is quiteunlike that of an adult or older child, for whomthe safety belts are designed. A young child’ship

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A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint withthe seating surface against the back of the infant.The harness system holds the infant in place a

Seite 369 - Cleaning the Outside of Your

A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed toimprove the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Somebooster seats have a shoulder belt positi

Seite 370 - Cleaning Aluminum Wheels

When choosing a child restraint, be sure the childrestraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is,it will have a label saying that it meets fe

Seite 371 - Finish Damage

{CAUTION:A child in a rear-facing child restraint can beseriously injured or killed if the right frontpassenger’s frontal air bag inflates. This isbeca

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Top StrapSome child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether”.It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision.For it to work, a top str

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In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing childrestraints have a top strap, and that the strap beanchored. In the United States, some child rest

Seite 374 - Electrical System

These are some examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle:v

Seite 375 - Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Top Strap Anchor LocationA. Top strap routing loopsB. Top strap anchorsC. LATCH anchors. See Lower Anchorages and TopTethers for Children (LATCH Syste

Seite 376 - Engine Compartment Fuse Block

The anchor points for the top strap on Crew Cabvehicles are located on the back wall behind the rearseat. You must pull the seatback forward to access

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Lower Anchorages and Top Tethersfor Children (LATCH System)Your vehicle may be equipped with the LATCH System.If it is you will find anchors (A) in the

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In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle,you need a child restraint designed for that system.To assist you in locating the anchors for this ch

Seite 379 - Capacities and Specifications

Securing a Child RestraintDesigned for the LATCH System(Models with an Air Bag Off Switch)Regular Cab Models and ExtendedCab Models without Rear Seats

Seite 380 - Engine Specifications

CAUTION: (Continued)Even though the air bag off switch is designedto turn off the right front passenger’s frontalair bag, no system is fail-safe, and

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2. Find the LATCH anchorages in the passenger seat.See Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) on page 1-46.3. Put the child restr

Seite 382 - Maintenance Schedule

Securing a Child Restraint Designedfor the LATCH System (Modelswithout an Air Bag Off Switch)Crew Cab Models and Extended CabModels with Rear Seats1.

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2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulderportions of the vehicle’s safety belt through oraround the restraint. The child restraint inst

Seite 384 - Scheduled Maintenance

5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint,pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lapportion of the belt and feed the shou

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✍ NOTESvi

Seite 386 - Additional Required Services

Securing a Child Restraint inthe Right Front Seat Position(Models with an Air Bag Off Switch)Regular Cab Models and ExtendedCab Models without Rear Se

Seite 387 - Maintenance Footnotes

{CAUTION:If the air bag readiness light ever comes onwhen you have turned off the air bag, it meansthat something may be wrong with the air bagsystem.

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4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button ispositioned so you would be able to unbuckle thesafety belt quickly if you ever had to.5. Pull the r

Seite 389 - At Least Once a Month

6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint,pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten thelap portion of the belt and feed the shou

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If you were using a rear-facing child restraint, turn onthe right front passenger’s frontal air bag when youremove the rear-facing child restraint fro

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Here is why:{CAUTION:A child in a rear-facing child restraint can beseriously injured or killed if the right frontpassenger’s air bag inflates. This is

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4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button ispositioned so you would be able to unbuckle thesafety belt quickly if you ever had to.5. Pull the r

Seite 393 - Lubricants

6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint,pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten thelap portion of the belt and feed the shou

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Air Bag SystemsThis part explains the air bag systems.Your vehicle has air bags – one air bag for the driverand another air bag for the right front pa

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CAUTION: (Continued)The roof-mounted side impact air bags aredesigned to inflate only in moderate to severecrashes where something hits the side of you

Seite 396 - Engine Drive Belt Routing

Front Seats ...1-3Manual Seats ...1-3Power Seats ...

Seite 397 - Maintenance Record

There is a air bagreadiness light on theinstrument panel whichshows the air bag symbol.The system checks the air bag electrical system formalfunctions

Seite 398 - Maintenance Record (cont’d)

The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrumentpanel on the passenger’s side.If your vehicle has a roof-mounted side impact air bagfor the dr

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If your vehicle has a roof-mounted side impact air bagfor the right front passenger and the person seateddirectly behind that passenger, it is located

Seite 400 - Information

When Should an Air Bag Inflate?The driver’s and right front passengers frontal air bagsare designed to deploy only in moderate to severefrontal, or nea

Seite 401 - Online Owner Center

What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensingsystem detects that the vehicle is in a crash. Forboth frontal an

Seite 402 - Customer Assistance Offices

What Will You See After an Air BagInflates?After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly thatsome people may not even realize the air bag in

Seite 403 - Caribbean Islands/Countries

In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag,windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.Additional windshield breakage may also occur from th

Seite 404 - Roadside Assistance Program

Air Bag Off SwitchRegular Cab Models and Extended CabModels without Rear SeatsIf your vehicle is a regular cab model or an extendedcab model without r

Seite 405 - Courtesy Transportation

Medical Condition. A passenger has amedical condition which, according to hisor her physician:•causes the passenger air bag to pose a specialrisk for

Seite 406 - Transportation Options

{CAUTION:If the air bag readiness light ever comes onwhen you have turned off the air bag, it meansthat something may be wrong with the air bagsystem.

Seite 407 - Data Recorders

Air Bag Systems ...1-62Where Are the Air Bags? ...1-64When Should an Air Bag Infla

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Servicing Your Air Bag-EquippedVehicleAir bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced.There are parts of the air bag systems in several placesarou

Seite 409 - Reporting Safety Defects

Restraint System CheckChecking Your Restraint SystemsNow and then, make sure the safety belt reminder lightand all your belts, buckles, latch plates,

Seite 410 - Service Publications Ordering

If the LATCH system was being used during a moresevere crash, you may need new LATCH system parts.If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision

Seite 411 - Owner’s Information

Keys ...2-3Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-5Remote Keyless Entry Sy

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Storage Areas ...2-44Glove Box ...2-44Cupholder(s) ...

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Keys{CAUTION:Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons. Theycould operate the power windows or othercontrols or

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There is one double-sidedkey for the ignition, driver’sdoor lock, and tailgate.When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer providesthe owner with a pa

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Remote Keyless Entry SystemIf equipped, the keyless entry system operates on aradio frequency subject to Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) Rules

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Remote Keyless Entry SystemOperationWith this system you can lock and unlock your doorsfrom about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) awayusing the remot

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Matching Transmitter(s) to YourVehicleEach remote keyless entry transmitter is coded toprevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.If a tr

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Front SeatsManual SeatsThis section tells you about the seats – how to adjustthem, and fold them up and down.{CAUTION:You can lose control of the vehi

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Doors and LocksDoor Locks{CAUTION:Unlocked doors can be dangerous.• Passengers — especially children — caneasily open the doors and fall out of amovin

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Power Door LocksIf your vehicle has powerdoor locks, the switchesare located on the driver’sand the front passenger’sarmrests.Remove the ignition key

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Rear Door Security Locks(Crew Cab)If you have the crew cab model, your vehicle may beequipped with rear door security locks. With this feature,you can

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Lockout ProtectionIf you have power door locks, this feature protects youfrom locking your key in the vehicle when the key isin the ignition and a doo

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Removing the TailgateFollow these steps if you want to remove the tailgate:1. Raise the tailgateslightly.2. Remove the retaining cables from both ends

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Windows{CAUTION:Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome by the extreme heatan

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Power WindowsThe power windowcontrols are locatedon the armrest ofeach door.The driver’s door has switches for the passengerwindows as well. Your powe

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Sliding Rear WindowIf your vehicle has this feature, squeeze the latch in thecenter of the window and slide the glass to open it.When you close the wi

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Theft-Deterrent SystemsVehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrentfeatures, we know

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If you set off the alarm by accident, you can turn offthe alarm by pressing unlock on the remote keylessentry transmitter. The alarm won’t stop if you

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