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These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: 1 I Fasfen Safety Door LocWUnlock Belts These symbols have t

To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the Cr

Here’s the second : 0 Move the Cruise switch from ON to WA (R&sur%e/Accelerate). Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and t

Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your Cruise Control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills.

To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, your Cruise Control set speed memory is erased. Lights Your light swi

Turn the switch to the left to dim your instrument panel and transfer case indicator lights. You can switch your headlights from high to low

Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator Light (Canada Only) If your vehicle was first sold, when new, in Canada, you will have this light on the

If the DRL indicator light is on at dawn or dusk, it is a reminder to turn on your headlights. Of course, you may still turn on the headlight

Overhead Console Reading Lights Mirrors Inside Mirror r If you have the overhead console, you can turn your reading lights on and off by pres

You can also turn the mirror lights on and off by pressing the switch near each light. However, the ignition must be turned to RUN or ACC for

If you have the manually adjustable mirror, you can fold it before entering a carwash. To fold, pull the mirrors in towards the vehicle. Push the m

These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Windshield Windshield Rear Window Wiper Washer Defroster Wiper Rear Wlndow Rear Window Ven

Some visors have a "dual visor" feature where you can swing portions of the visor in different directions at the same time to block

NOTICE: When using the accessory power outlet, maximum electrical load should not exceed 8 amps. Always turn off any electrical equipme

Storage Compartments Your vehicle may have a console compartment between the bucket seats. To open it, just lift the top of the console while pres

The inside of the door also includes cup holders. Use your door key to lock your glove box. I A narrow shelf under your instrument panel may be u

Some two-door vehicles have zippered storage bags on either side of the back seat. Ad F It has storage compartments inside it which can be used to c

Garage Door Opener Compartment If you have a garage door opener, the front overhead compartment can be used to conveniently store the opener.

The pegs inside the compartment door are used to make sure the button on the compartment door will contact the control button on the garage do

Convenience Net A convenience net may be provided for the rear of your vehicle to help keep small items, like gloves and light clothing in place

instrument Panel I l2 l1 l3 l5 lo I. Side Window Defogger Vent 2. Rear Wiperwasher Switch 3. Instrument Cluster 4. Air ConditionerRIeater 5. Vents

13. Light Switches 14. Rear Window Defogger Switch* 15. Fog Light Switch** or Rear Window Defogger Switch with Electronic 16. Remote Outside Mirror

Here are some other symbols you may see: t -1 Fuse Lighter i Horn Speaker Hood Release X

Tamper Resistant Odometer Standard Cluster Digital Cluster I dl ___l I Your odometer is tamper resistant. It will show silver lines between the

The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero. Make sure the button is comple

Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let

The brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake, and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Standard Cluster Digital Cluster If you have a standard cluster, this gage shows the engine coolant temperatur

Malfunction Indicator Light (SERVICE ENGINE SOON) Standard Cluster A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control sy

Oil Pressure Gage Standard Cluster Digital Cluster f The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the

Indicator Lights Indicator lights go on when you use your turn signals, change from low beam headlights to high beams, or when you use your haza

Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator Light (Canada OnIy) SHIFT Indicator Light This green DRL indicator light is on the instrument cluster.

Headlight High Beam lndicator Light This blue high beam indicator light is on the instrument cluster and is on whenever you use your high bea

Seats & Safety Belts Section Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly . You can al

Gages Fuel Gage Standard Cluster Digital Cluster The fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have remaining when the ignition is on. Whe

Voltmeter Standard Cluster Digital Cluster I When your engine is not running, but the ignition is on (in the RUN position), this gage shows your

Luggage Carrier (Option) carrier. Use GM accessory racks that are compatible with your luggage carrier for transporting sports equipment. These

Be sure the cargo is properly loaded. Carrying small, heavy loads on the roof is not recommended. Tie the load to the moveable tie down, (two per ea

Trailer Wiring Harness Your vehicle may have either a 5-wire or 7-wire harness. The light duty trailer wiring is a 5-wire harness assembly t

Comrort Controls & Audio Systems Section In this part you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with

Comfort Controls Flow-Through Ventilation System Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air to the inside of your vehicl

Air Vents You will find air vents in the center and on the sides of your instrument panel. You can move the vents to direct the flow of air, or close

Temperature Lever: The lever on the left of the system lets you select the temperature of the air flowing into your vehicle. Move the lever up for

DEFROST This setting operates the defroster. Most of the air comes out near the windshield, with some going to the floor vents and side window def

Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats-how to adjust them, and fold them up and down. Front Seats Manual Front Seat Move t

To turn on the rear window defogger, find the switch marked REAR DEFOG on your instrument panel. Press “ON” until the light in the switch co

FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can in

How to Operate Your ETW AM Radio This part tells you how your ETR@ AM radio works. The Upper Knob The upper knob does these three things: It co

PWR (Power) The PWR button turns your system on and off. Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. To set the pushbutto

How to Operate Your ETW AM-FM Siereo Audio Sysiem This part tells you how your ETR@ AM-FM stereo audio system works: The Upper Knob The upper

Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. You can set the pushbuttons for up to eight favorite stations (4 AM and 4 FM

How to Operate Your ETP AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System This part tells you how your ETR’ AM-FM stereo audio cassette sound system work: The

TREBLE -Slide this lever up to increase the treble response. Adjust these levers to give a pleasing sound. If a station is weak and noisy, move TRE

Clock To set the clock, just: Push SET. Within 5 seconds, push and hold SCAN until the correct hour appears. Press and hold SEEK until the cor

How to Operate Your ET@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System with Equalizer This part tells you how your ETR@ AM-FM stereo audio cassette syst

Manual Lumbar Adjustment Power Driver's Seat ..,;: If you have this feature, there will be a knob with six settings on the outside of the dri

PWR (Power) The PWR button turns your system on and off. AM-ST Button Push this button if you want AM stereo. (“STEREO” will be displayed whe

Clock To set the clock, just: Press SET. (SET appears in the VF display for a few seconds.) Within 5 seconds, push and hold SCAN until the correct hou

Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged mechan

How to Operate Your ETP AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System i This part tells you how your ETR@ AM-FM stereo system works: Upper Knob (P

SEEK Pressing the SEEK button will cause the receiver to seek the next higher station and stop. Pressing the 4 SEEK button will cause the receiver to

To PIay A Compact Disc (CD) NOTICE: Before you begin, please note: DO NOT use mini-discs that are called singles. They won’t eject. USE FUL

SCAN Press SCAN to sample each track for approximately 10 seconds. Scanning will continue until the RDM, SCAN or any other motion button is press

8. Press BAND and 000 will appear again. Now you are ready to enter the last three digits of your code. 9. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for the last three d

Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and du

Your Driving and the Road Section Here you'll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions . We&a

Front Seatback Latches (Two-Door Models) The front seatback folds forward to let people get into the back seat. Reclining Front Seatbacks (Bucket

Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your v

According to the American Medical Association, a 180-pound (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up

But it’s very important to keep in mind that the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driv

Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerato

Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts - heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking - rather than keeping pace with traffic.

As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change

Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much

Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck sto

Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersecti

Don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 1-5

Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing condit

Off-Road Driving with Your Four-wheel Drive Vehicle This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel drive. Also, see “Anti-lock Bra

You’ll find other important information in this manual. See “ Vehicle Loading,” “ Luggage Carrier” and “Tires” in the Index. Traveling to Remote

Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of the best ways to control your vehicle is to control your speed. Here ar

When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles, your wheels can leave the ground. If this happens, even with one or two wheels, you can’t cont

Here are some other things to consider as you approach a hill. 0 0 0 0 0 0 Is there a constant incline, or does the hill get sharply steeper in pla

- 1’ Q: What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about to stall, and I A: If this happens, there are some things you should do, and there

0 Never attempt to turn around if you are about to stall when going up a hill. If the hill is steep enough to stall your vehicle, it’s steep

Q: Are there some things I should not do when driving down a hill? A: Yes! These are important because if you ignore them you could lose control

Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill. If this happens, you have to decide wh

Easy Entry Seat The right front seat of your vehicle makes it easy to get in and out of the rear vehicle area. a When you tilt the right front seat

Stalling on an lncline If your vehicle stalls when you’re crossing an incline, be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill side, even

Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On these surfaces, it’s very easy to lose control. On wet ice, for example, the traction is

After Off-Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. These accumulations can be a f

Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old driver may require a

less traction. It’s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly w

Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can if your tires haven’t much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low. It can happen if a lot of

0 Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You’ll save time and energy. (See the next section, “Freeway Driving.”) 0

Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want

High way Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway

Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These parts can work hard on

Rear Folding Seat (Two-Door Models) Your utility vehicle has a rear folding seat which lets you fold the seatback down for more cargo space.

Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct. You may

What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because i

If You’re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle

Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the acce

Before towing, you should: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Place the automatic transmission in "P" (Park) or the manual 3. Firmly atta

Towing a Trailer NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty.

Don’t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. The

If you’re using a “dead-weight” hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10% of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have a “weight-di

Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 pounds (450 kg) loaded, then it needs its own brakes - and they must be adequate. Be sure t

During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and that the lights and any trailer brakes are still working. Following D

Your rear seatback has mechanical latches on both side. Push and pull on the seatback to check that both latches have locked in the upright

Making Turns When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs, roa

4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake, and then shift into “P” (Park), or “R” (Reverse) for a manual transmission. 5. If yo

Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more o

Here you’ll find what to do about some problems Hazard Warning Flasher ... Other Warning Devices ... Jump Starting

Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let ~ police know you have 1 a problem. Your front and rear

Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Jum

2. 3. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cau

negative (-) or a metal engine part. Don’t connect (+) to (-) or you’ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. 6. Conn

Good Battery (-) Heavy Metal Engine Part P 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine par

Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. They can provide the right equipment and know how to t

This figure lights up as a reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light” in the Index.) In many states and Canadian provinces, the law

When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position with a clamping devic

Towing From the Front NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or the front bumper system will be damaged. Use wheel lift or car-carrier equ

Towing From the Rear NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or the rear bumper system will be damaged. Use wheel lift or car-carrier eq

Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle's instrument panel. lf Steam /s Coming From Your Engine NOTICE: If

If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes

B' The coolant level should be at or above the ADD mark. If it isn't, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator

NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant. When

How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and

r I- 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 3. Fill the radiator with the proper mi

5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off'. 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can fe

Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. For example, if the bike is going 10 mph (16 km/h), so is the c

Engine Fan Noise This vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool

Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers

Your jack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks are stored in your vehicle's rear area, along the left wall. To remove your jack cover on two

Jacking Tool Storage (Two-Door Models) Jacking Tool Storage (Four-Door Models) I 1. Wheel Blocks 6. Bolt 2. Eye Bolt 3. Rubberband 4. Cover (Rear-

Side-Mounted Spare Tire (Two-Door Models except P235/75R15 Tire) 1 3 Rear-Mounted Spare Tire (Two-Door Models) 1. Hook 2. Valve Stem (Poi

Rear-Mounted Spare Tire (Four-Door Models) 4 Aluminum Wheel: I. Nut 2. Retainer 3. Valve Stem (Pointed Down) 4. Hook 5. Spare Tire 1. Valve Ste

Spare Tire Your spare tire is in your vehicle's rear area, either mounted to the left wall, the floor, or the endgate. If you have a left-wall

Changing the Tire Use the socket end of your wheel wrench to remove the wheel nuts that secure the tire to the carrier. Then, lift the tire off its

e Before you start, block the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. Put your spare tire near the flat tire. Hub Ca

k , ... Some of the molded plastic hub caps have imitation wheel nuts molded into them. The wheel wrench won’t fit these imitation nuts, so don’t tr

Put someone on it. ,- Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. I 1 The person keeps going until stopped by Something.

NOTICE: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack.

Take off the flat tire. L Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surf

Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might cum@ loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. ~~ Pu

Tightening Wheel Nut Tightening Sequence Use the wrench to tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence as shown. Remove the wheel bloc

If you have a floor-mounted spare tire and it has an aluminum wheel, place the hook in the floor ring before placing it through the wheel.

Rocking your vehicle to get it out: First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift

... . .. 8 NOTICE: Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by w

Service & Appearance Care Section Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle . This part begins with service and fuel informa

Service Your GM dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs.

Fuel The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter for your engine. You will find the VIN at the top left

I 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 ove

Gasolines for CIeaner Air Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel s

Filling ‘Your Tank The fuel cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle. To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left. Be carefu

NOTICE: If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may

Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. You may have a light that comes on when you

Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer. Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly. Engine Oil

To Check Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the t

Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through. What Kind of

You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle, as shown in the following chart: RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR

SHorSG “SH” or “SG” must be on the oil container, either by itself or combined with other quality designations, such as “SH/CD,” “SH, SG, CD,”

When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is true for you: Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km). It’s below freezing outside and mos

Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts - and fhe Answers Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a

Air Cleaner To remove the round air cleaner filter for the 4.3L (VIN Z) engine, turn the wing nuts to the left. Remove the cover and change the

NOTICE: If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which will dam

Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving: 0 When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C).

Then, without shutting ofSthe engine, follow these steps: 1. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a 2. Push it back in a

4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in pla

I NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall o

Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch in your vehicle is self-adjusting. A slight amount of play (114 inch to 1/2 inch) in the pedal is normal.

How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to rais

Wow to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to

If the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the filler plug hole. What to use Refer to the Mainten

Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to “RUN” or “START,” a light will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten t

I NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your

Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressu

Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the

0 When the engine compartment is cool, the level should be at the “FULL COLD” mark. What to Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what ki

Brakes Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the b

To Check Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the windows on the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid le

I NOTICE: I Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a

you have to have new ones put in - be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts. If you don’t, your brakes may no longer work properly. For examp

ulb Replacement Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lights are off and the engine isn't running. Halogen Bulbs Headlights 1.

Front ParkingKurn Signal Lights 1. Reach under and behind the parkingkurn signal light assembly. 3. Turn the bulb to the left and pull it

Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index) so

Rear Lights 1. Open the endgate. - 3. Pull the assembly away from the fender. 4. Turn tne socket to the left to remove it. If the socket has a ta

Other Maintenance Items Front Suspension and Steering Linkage Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to lubricate the fitting

Windshield Wiper Blade Inserts To replace your windshield wiper blade inserts, lift the wiper arm away from the windshield. Pinch the two tabs on t

Propeller Shaft Slip Splines/Universal Joints Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often the slip and universal joints must be lu

Exhaust System ‘To help prevent damage to your exhaust system, do not continue to drive your vehicle if you notice: Engine misfiring Loss of performa

Loading Your Vehicle The CertificatiodTire label is found on the driver’s door lock pillar. The label shows the size of your original tires and t

I NOTICE: I Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading. If you put things inside your vehicle - like su

Trailering Package If your vehicle comes with the Trailering Package, there is also a load rating which includes the weight of the vehicle and the t

Tires We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. These tires are warranted by the tire

NOTICE: Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have enough air (underinflation)

3 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up

Tire Inspection and Rotation To make your tires last longer, have them inspected and rotated at the mileages recommended in the Maintenance S

When lt’s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires

If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and cons

Temperature - A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its a

If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, replace them only with parts. This way, you will be sure to have the righ

Tire Chains NOTICE: If your vehicle has P235/75R15 size tires, don’t use tire chains; they can damage your vehicle. If you have other size ti

Never use these to clean your vehicle: Gasoline 0 Benzene Naphtha 0 Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone They can all be hazardous - som damage your vehicle,

Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surroundi

Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Such as grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic cr

Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap. 0 For stubborn stains, use a mild solution of 10% isopropy

Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 1-17

Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if

Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoid damaging protective trim, never use auto or chrome polish, steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum. A

Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and ma

SIZE DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 1050172 16 oz. (0.473L) Tar and Road Oil Remover 1050173 16 oz. (0.4731) Chrome Cleaner and Polish 1050174 16 oz. (

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel

Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help rou identify your engine, specifications, and rep

Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find this label on the inside of the glove box. WHEELBASE I 1 Service Parts Identification DO NOT REMOVE

Headlights The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch. An electrical overload will cause the lights to go on and of

Be sure to use the correct fuse. If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a spare fuse, you can “borrow” one of the correct value.

Wheel Nut Torque DESCRIPTION Base or Optional Wheel Cooling System Capacity ENGINE 4.3L 4.3L VIN CODE Z W TORQUE 95 ft. lbs. (130 Nom) QUANTITY*

INTRODUCTION 1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Owner's Manual Welcome This manual was prepared to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of you

Q: What's wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-18

INTERIOR LAMPS Ash Tray Lamp Courtesy Lamp Dome Lamp Dome Lamp (Rear) Four-wheel Drive Indicator Heater & AC Control Instrument Panel Compartme

INTERIOR LAMPS (continued) Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon)$ Seat Belt Indicator?, $ Shift Indicator (PRNDL)$ Tachometer Warning Band$

Fuses and Circuit Breakers AUX PWR OUTLET CD PLAYER/RADIO 01 1 TCCM DRL Fuse Legend 0 10 Amp - Red 0 15 Amp - Blue 0 20 Amp - Yellow 0 25 Amp - Clear

NAME INST LPS PWR ACC HORN-DM BATT STOP-HAZ TAIL LMPS ECM B CIRCUITS PROTECTED FUSE CIRCUIT BREAKER Instrument Panel Lights, Headlight Warning Buzz

NAME ECM I PWR WINDOW WIPER BRAKE DRL CIRCUITS PROTECTED FUSE Engine Control Module Power Windows 10 Amp Windshield Wipers and 25 Amp Washers Fou

Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refriger

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Scheduled Maintenance Services Section This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle . Your vehicle needs these services to retain

A Word About Maintenance We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll dr

This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. Your GM dealer knows your vehicle best and want

Q: What’s wrong with this? 1 I I I I 8 A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-19

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE I * An Emission Control Service ** See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index $ The California

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE I (continued) THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km) ARE TO BE DONE AFTER 60,000 MILES AT THE S

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /I llf your driving conditions meet tho: Item Ithis Section (or see Index), use M; Miles (000) Service Oil Filter Chan

Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Services Below are explanations of the services listed in the maintenance charts. The proper fluids and lubri

6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. TRANSMISSION SERVICE: Automatic Transmission - Change the transmission fluid and filter every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) if th

13. TIRE AND WHEEL ROTATION AND INSPECTION - For proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate tires at the first 6,000 miles (10 000 kilometers) for

Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which would be made at the time period specified to help ensure proper saf

Steering Column Lock Operation - While parked, try to turn the key to LOCK in each gear shift position. 0 With an automatic transmission, the

Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each

Recommended Fluids & Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM

Q: What’s wrong with this? I I I I I I I I I I I A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-20

USAGE Differential: a. Standard - Front and Rear Axle b. Locking Transfer Case Column Shift, Transfer Case Shift Lever, Propeller Shaft Slip Splines a

USAGE Chassis Lubrication Windshield Washer Solvent Weatherstrips Endgate Mounted Spare Tire Carrier (If Equipped), Outer Endgate Handle Pivot Points,

Maintenance Record After each of the preceding Scheduled Maintenance Services is performed, record the date, odometer reading, services performed (l

Service Station Checks It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these under-hood checks at each fuel fill. Check the eng

Hood Release Lever See Page 6-6. Remote Oil Filter\ See Page 6-13. Power Steering Reservoir See Page 6-26. Windshield - Washer Fluid See Page

Customer Assistance Information . . B Section Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance . This section also tells yo

Cusfomer Satisfacfion Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Chevrolet. Normally, any concern with the sal

When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealership’s facilities, equipme

To file a claim, you will be asked to provide your name and address, your vehicle identification number (VIN), and a statement of the nature

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should imme

Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Sa

Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to provide the ser

Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet/Geo offers Courtesy Transportation for customers needing warranty service. Courtesy Transportation will be offere

Bulletins cover various subjects. Some pertain to the proper use and care of your vehicle. Some describe costly repairs. Others describe inexpe

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Index A Accessory Power Outlet ... 2-56 Aircleaner ... 6-1

C Capacities and Specification Charts ... 6-62 Carbon Monoxide ... 2.8.2.29.2.30. 4-

Driving Across an Incline ... 4-21 After Off-Road Driving ... 4-24 A

Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,

FanNoise ... 5-18 Finish Filter Replacement Chart ... 6-68

H HalogenBulbs ... 6-32 Headlights ... 6-32 Hazard W

Lights (continued) Front Parkingnurn Signal ... 6-33 Headlights (See “Headlights”) Indicator ...

Oil (continued) WhatKindtoUse ... 6-10 WhentoAdd ... 6-9 Whe

SafetyChains ... 4-39 Safety Warnings and Symbols ... vi Schedu

Towing ATrailer ... 4-37 Following Distance ... 4-41 Hitches

Windshield Washer ... 2-42 Rearwasher ... 243 WasherFluid ...

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Lap Belt If your vehicle has front and rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. When you sit in a center seating position, you have

Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear s

Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. On four-door models, when the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does,

The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash. Children To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Everyone in a vehicle nee

Smaller Children and Babies 1-77

Important Notes to Owners and Drivers . . . .About This Manual: Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever n

Two-Door Four-Door . .. ./ Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint

Where to Put the Restraint If you have a 60/40 split bench seat, you must use the right front passenger seat. Accident statistics show that childre

Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Position - Four-Door Models You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the

5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt into the re

Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Position - Two-Door Models You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about

5. Press the “cinch” button on the retractor cover to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you p

Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position (Four-Door Models) Don’t use child restraints in the center position of a 60/40 bench

5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 6. To ti

Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top stra

5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor

Model Reference This manual covers these models: Two-Door Four-Door 111 ...

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be

Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child's

I .That could cause serious or fatal injuries. Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips,

Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are wo

Q: What’s wrong with this? I A: The belt is torn. Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact force

Features & Controls Section Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shift

EngineExhaust ... 2-29 Running Your Engine While You’re Parked ... 2-30 Four-WheelDrive ...

Keys The square-shaped key is for the ignition only.

The oval-shaped key is for the doors and all other locks. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the keys, and gives th

Your Doors And How They Work Side Doors To open the door f~ the outside, lift the handle and pull the door open. *om To open the door from the inside

Table of Contents Introduction - How to Use this Manual This section tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage wa

Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: From the outside: Use your door key. 2-6

From the inside: To lock the door, slide the lever on your inside I Power Door Locks door to LOCK. To unlock the door, slide the lever on your inside

Endgate From the outside, use your door key to unlock the endgate assembly. With the key in the lock, turn the lock handle to the left to unlo

Electric Endgafe Glass Release The electric endgate glass release lets you open your endgate glass by just pressing a button. The button is to the l

Endgate-Mounted Spare Tire Carrier If your vehicle has a endgate-mounted spare tire carrier, you must move the carrier arm out of the way to open

Keyless Entry System If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from up to 30 feet (9 m) away using

Operation When you press UNLOCK, the driver’s door will unlock automatically. If you press UNLOCK again within five seconds, all doors will unlock

Replacing Transmitter Batteries 2. Remove the bottom by twisting the dime. 3. Remove and replace the batteries with two Duracell@-type batter

Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features, we know that nothin

New Vehicle “Break-In ’’ L NOTICE: Your modern vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if

How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you lear

NOTICE: Prolonged operation of accessories in the ACC position could drain your battery and prevent you from starting your vehicle. LOCK: Th

Key Release Lever I The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition of manual transmission vehicles unless the key release lever is used. T

Tu start your 4.3 Liter engine: 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to “Start.” When the engine starts, let go of

Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through yo

NOTICE: After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts.

1 R (Reverse) - Use this gear to back up. NOTICE: Shifting to “R” (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmissio

NOTICE: Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your wa

If your rear wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid obje

a 0 a To Stop - Let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the br

Locking Rear Axle If you have this feature, your rear axle can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a stand

Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION to tell

If you are on a hill: See “Parking on Hills” in the Index. That section shows how to turn your front wheels. If you are towing a trailer and

3. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear - not in “N” (Neutral). 4.

Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Before you get out of your vehicle, turn off your engine, put your manual transmission

Engine Exhaust

Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transmission) It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, h

Four-wheel Drive If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction

An indicator light near the lever shows you the transfer case settings: 2 WHEEL 4HIGH 0 N SET PARKING BRAKE 0 4LOW The front axle portion of the dia

To shift your transfer case into N SET PARKING BRAKE: 1. Stop the vehicle and shift your transmission into “N” (Neutral). 2. Set the parking brake.

3. 4 LO: This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra traction. You may never need 4 LO. It sends the maximum power to all four

Wait until the 4 LO indicator light goes solid amber before shifting your transmission into gear. This will get you into 4 LO, but you should take you

Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.

If you have the optional power windows, the controls are on each of the side doors. The driver’s door has a switch for the passenger windows

Horn Press the pad in the center of the steering wheel to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel (Option) A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steerin

Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headl

Standard Cluster Digital Cluster A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane c

Operation of Lights Although your vehicle's lighting system (headlights, parking lights, fog lamps, side marker lights and taillights)

Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. For a single wiping cycle, turn the band

Windshield Washer At the top of the multifunction lever there’s a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol and PUSH. To spray washer f

NOTICE: 0 When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use w

Cruise Control (Option) With Cruise Control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 kdh) or more without keeping your foot on the accelera

To Set Cruise E Control Move the Cruise Control switch to ON. 0 Get up to the speed you want. Push in the set button at the end of the lever and rele