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Seats and Restraint Systems
........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
.............................................. 1-10
Safety Belts
............................................. 1-13
Child Restraints
....................................... 1-34
Airbag System
......................................... 1-63
Restraint System Check
............................ 1-79
Features and Controls
..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-2
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-7
Windows
................................................. 2-12
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................ 2-14
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
........... 2-16
Mirrors
.................................................... 2-35
OnStar
®
System
...................................... 2-39
Storage Areas
......................................... 2-41
Instrument Panel
............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
...................................... 3-19
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........ 3-22
Driver Information Center (DIC)
.................. 3-38
Audio System(s)
....................................... 3-44
Driving Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
................................................... 4-50
Service and Appearance Care
.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
............... 5-10
Rear Axle
............................................... 5-44
Four-Wheel Drive
..................................... 5-44
Front Axle
............................................... 5-45
Bulb Replacement
.................................... 5-46
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
......... 5-51
Tires
...................................................... 5-53
Appearance Care
..................................... 5-89
Vehicle Identification
................................. 5-98
Electrical System
...................................... 5-99
Capacities and Specifications
................... 5-104
Maintenance Schedule
..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information
.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
........................... 7-13
Index
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2006 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual M
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Seats and Restraint Systems... 1-1Front Seats... 1-2Rear Seats...

Seite 2 - How to Use This Manual

Power LumbarIf your vehicle has thisfeature, the control islocated on the outboardside of the seat(s).Press and hold the front of the control until yo

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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

Seite 4 - Vehicle Symbols

If the lock button on the remote keyless entrytransmitter is pressed, but a door is open, the horn willchirp six times. Press the lock button again, w

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Passlock®Your vehicle has the Passlock®theft-deterrent system.Passlock®is a passive theft-deterrent system.Passlock®enables fuel if the ignition lock

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Ignition PositionsWith the key in the ignitionswitch, you can turn tofour different positions.LOCK (A): This position locks your ignition. It alsolock

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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP)which will allow certain features of your vehicleto continue working for

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For both the manual and automatic transmissions, whenstarting the vehicle after it has been sitting idle andthe engine is cold, the engine starter may

Seite 9 - Manual Lumbar

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

Seite 10 - Heated Seats

If you need to leave your key in the ignition but not inLOCK for an extended period, it is recommendedthat you disconnect the battery cable from the b

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NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does notconnect with the wheels. To restart when you arealready moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.{CAUTION:Shift

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Manual Transmission OperationThis is your shift pattern.Here is how to operate your manual transmission:FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift in

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Reclining SeatbacksIf your seats have manual reclining seatbacks, the leveris located on the outboard side of the seat(s).To recline the seatback, do

Seite 14 - Head Restraints

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

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The transfer case buttons are located to the right of thesteering wheel on the instrument panel.Recommended Transfer Case SettingsDriving ConditionsTr

Seite 16 - Rear Seats

4 n (Four-Wheel Low): This setting also engagesyour front axle to give you extra traction. It sendsthe maximum power to all four wheels. You mightchoo

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Shifting from Four-Wheel Low toTwo-Wheel High or Four-Wheel HighTo shift from Four-Wheel Low to Two-Wheel High orFour-Wheel High, your vehicle must be

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Shifting Out of NEUTRALAfter towing your vehicle, you will have to shift out ofNEUTRAL in order to drive. To shift out of NEUTRAL,do the following:1.

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A chime will activate and the brake warning light,located on the instrument panel, will flash when theparking brake is applied and the vehicle is movin

Seite 20 - Why Safety Belts Work

Shifting Into Park (P)(Automatic Transmission){CAUTION:It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) witht

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Leaving Your Vehicle With the EngineRunning (Automatic Transmission){CAUTION:It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle withthe engine running. Your ve

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Shifting Out of Park (P)(Automatic Transmission)Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lockcontrol system which locks the shift lever in PAR

Seite 23 - Safety Belts

Parking Over Things That Burn{CAUTION:Things that can burn could touch hot exhaustparts under your vehicle and ignite. Do notpark over papers, leaves,

Seite 24 - Driver Position

To return the seatback to an upright position, do thefollowing:1. Pull up on the lever fully without applying pressureto the seatback and the seatback

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Running the Engine While ParkedIt is better not to park with the engine running. But if youever have to, here are some things to know.{CAUTION:Idling

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{CAUTION:Four-wheel drive vehicles with the transfercase in NEUTRAL will allow the vehicle to roll,even if your automatic transmission shift leveris i

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Map LampsThe mirror has map lamps located at the bottom of themirror. To manually turn the lamps on or off, pressthe button next to each lamp.Cleaning

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Compass CalibrationIf after two seconds the display does not show acompass heading, there may be a strong magnetic fieldinterfering with the compass. S

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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

Seite 30

If the mirror begins making a ratcheting sound, themirror has reached the end of its travel and can go nofarther in that direction. To stop the sound,

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A complete OnStar®User’s Guide and the Terms andConditions of the OnStar®Subscription ServiceAgreement are included in the vehicle’s glove boxliteratu

Seite 32 - Lap Belt

OnStar®Personal CallingAs an OnStar®subscriber, the Personal Callingcapability allows you to make hands-free calls using awireless system that is inte

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Front Armrest Storage AreaFor vehicles with bench seats, you may have a centerarmrest storage area. Lift up on the upper tab located atthe front of th

Seite 34 - Rear Seat Passengers

To open a storage box, unhook the bottom and lift thetwo latches on each side of the storage box.Lift the lid from the center area to access thestorag

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{CAUTION:Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicleis in motion can be dangerous. Even if youbuckle up, your safety belts cannot do theirjob whe

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✍ NOTES2-44

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

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Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-38DIC Controls and Displays ...3-38DIC Warnings and Messages ...

Seite 40 - Child Restraints

Instrument Panel OverviewManual Transmission shown, Automatic Transmission similar3-4

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The main components of your vehicle’s instrument panel are the following:A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-21.B. Turn Signal/Multifuncti

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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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The tilt lever is located on the left side of the steeringcolumn, under the turn signal lever.To tilt, hold the steering wheel and pull the tilt lever

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Turn and Lane-Change SignalsThe turn signal has two upward (for right) andtwo downward (for left) positions. These positionsallow you to signal a turn

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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer53(Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer): Tochange the headlamps from low to high beam, push thelever toward the instrument pa

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Head RestraintsYour front seats may have adjustable head restraints.If your vehicle has rear seats, they may have adjustablehead restraints.Pull up on

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N(Delay): You can set the wiper speed for a long orshort delay between wipes. This can be very usefulin light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose th

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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.+ (

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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

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Increasing Speed While UsingCruise ControlThere 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 52 - Children (LATCH)

Headlamps on ReminderIf a door is open, a reminder chime will sound whenyour headlamps or parking lamps are manually turnedon and your key is out of t

Seite 53 - Top Tether Anchor

The system may also turn on your headlamps whendriving through a parking garage, heavy overcastweather or a tunnel. This is normal.There is a delay in

Seite 54 - Locations

Exterior Cargo LampsYou can use the cargo lamps if you need more light inthe cargo area of your vehicle or in the top-boxstorage units.Press this butt

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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

Seite 56

Ashtray(s) and Cigarette LighterYour vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter.Your ashtray is located in your center console area.The ashtray

Seite 57

Seatback LatchesYour vehicle may have front seatbacks that fold forwardfor easy access to the rear seats or the storage areabehind the seats.To fold t

Seite 58 - Crew Cab — Rear Seat

Fan Knob9(Fan): The center knob on the control panel is usedto control the fan speed. Turn the knob clockwise orcounterclockwise to increase or decrea

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You may notice a slight change in engine performancewhen the air conditioning compressor shuts off andturns on again. This is normal. The system is de

Seite 60 - Extended Cab — Rear Seat

Warning Lights, Gages,and IndicatorsThis 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

Seite 62 - Rear Seat Position

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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Safety Belt Reminder LightWhen the key is turned to ON or START, a chime willbe provided for several seconds to remind peopleto buckle their safety be

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Airbag Readiness LightThere is an airbag readiness light on the instrumentpanel, which shows the airbag symbol. The systemchecks the airbag’s electric

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Passenger Airbag Status IndicatorYour vehicle has the passenger sensing system.Your instrument panel has a passenger airbagstatus indicator.When the i

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If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that willaccommodate a rear-facing child restraint, never put achild in a rear-facing child restraint in the

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If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbagstatus indicator, it means that the passenger sensingsystem has turned off the right front passe

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Rear SeatsRear Seat Operation (Crew Cab)The rear seatback(s) in the crew cab can be foldedforward.To fold the rear seatback(s) forward, do the followi

Seite 69 - Airbag System

Up-Shift Light (ManualTransmission)This light appears whenyou need to shift to thenext higher gear ona manual transmissionvehicle.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 2-28 for more infor

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

Seite 72 - Where Are the Airbags?

Notice: Modifications made to the engine,transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system ofyour vehicle or the replacement of the original tireswith othe

Seite 73

If the Light Is On SteadyYou may be able to correct the emission systemmalfunction by considering the following:Did you recently put fuel into your ve

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

Seite 75 - When Should an Airbag Inflate?

Security LightThis light will come onbriefly when you turn thekey to START. Thelight will stay on until theengine starts.If the ignition is turned on,

Seite 76 - How Does an Airbag Restrain?

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)Indicator LightThis light turns onwhenever the DaytimeRunning Lamps are on.See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 3-15 for

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Driver Information Center (DIC)The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays informationsuch as the trip odometer, personalization features,and warning

Seite 78 - Passenger Sensing System

In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring theoil life, additional maintenance is recommended inthe Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See

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To return the seatback(s) to the upright position, do thefollowing:1. Lift the seatback(s) and push it into place.{CAUTION:If the seatback is not lock

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Lock 2: On vehicles with an automatic transmission,this mode locks all of the doors when the vehicleis shifted out of PARK (P) and unlocks the driver’

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DIC Warnings and MessagesWarning messages are displayed on the DIC to notifythe driver that the status of the vehicle has changed andthat some action

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CHANGE OILThis message will be displayed when the oil needs tobe changed. Check the oil in your vehicle as soonas possible and have your vehicle servi

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LOW TRAC (Traction)If you have the Traction Control System (TCS), you willsee this message when a low traction condition isdetected. See Traction Cont

Seite 84 - Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Audio System(s)Driving without distraction is a necessity for a saferdriving experience. See Defensive Driving on page 4-2.By taking a few moments to

Seite 85 - Restraint System Check

Notice: The chime signals related to seat belts,parking brake, and other functions of your vehicleoperate through the GM radio/entertainment system.If

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AM-FM RadioPlaying the RadioPWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system onand off.VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or todecrease the volum

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Setting Preset StationsUp to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM) can beprogrammed on the six numbered pushbuttons, byperforming the following s

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To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middleposition, first exit out of audio mode by pressing anotherbutton, causing the radio to perform tha

Seite 89 - Remote Keyless Entry System

This system relies upon receiving specific informationfrom these stations and will only work when theinformation is available. In rare cases, a radio s

Seite 90 - Operation

Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab)If your vehicle has anextended cab, there maybe forward folding seats inthe rear area.To fold the rear seat cushion(

Seite 91 - Matching Transmitter(s) to

Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button toselect LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH. AVOL will appear on thedisplay. Each higher setting will allow f

Seite 92 - 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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Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station(RDS and XM™)To select and find a desired PTY perform the following:1. Turn the P-TYPE knob to activate program typ

Seite 94 - Door Locks

INFO (Information): If the current station has amessage, the information symbol will appear on thedisplay. Press this button to see the message. Theme

Seite 95 - (Crew Cab)

XM™ Radio MessagesRadio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredXL (ExplicitLanguage Channels)XL on the radio display,after the channel name,indicates

Seite 96 - Tailgate

XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d)Radio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredNo Info Category Namenot availableNo category information is available at this

Seite 97 - Removing the Tailgate

Playing a CDInsert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. Theplayer will pull it in, and READING will appear onthe display. The CD should begin pl

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3 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton toreverse quickly within a track. Press and hold thispushbutton for less than two seconds to reverse a

Seite 99 - Power Windows

Using an MP3 CDMP3 FormatIf you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer:• Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on aCD-R disc.• Make sure to finali

Seite 100 - Theft-Deterrent Systems

No FolderWhen the CD contains only compressed files, the fileswill be located under the root folder. The next andprevious folder functions will have no

Seite 101 - Testing the Alarm

Safety BeltsSafety Belts: They Are for EveryoneThis part of the manual tells you how to use safetybelts properly. It also tells you some things you sh

Seite 102 - Your Vehicle

Playing an MP3Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. Theplayer will pull it in, and READING will appear onthe display. The CD should begin

Seite 103 - Ignition Positions

3 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton toreverse quickly within a track. Press and hold thispushbutton for less than two seconds to reverse a

Seite 104 - Starting the Engine

DISPL (Display): Press this knob to switch betweentrack mode, folder/playlist mode, and time of day mode.The display will show only eight characters,

Seite 105 - Engine Coolant Heater

CD MessagesCHECK CD: If this message appears on the displayand/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of thefollowing reasons:• It is very hot. When

Seite 106 - {CAUTION:

INFO (Information): When the ignition is off, press thisknob to display the time.For RDS, press the INFO knob to change what appearson the display whi

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Setting Preset StationsUp to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), canbe programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons,by performing the following

Seite 108

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the rightand the left speakers, push and release the AUDIOknob until BAL app

Seite 109 - Manual Transmission Operation

Finding a Program Type (PTY) StationTo select and find a desired PTY perform the following:1. Press the TYPE button to activate program typeselect mode

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RDS MessagesINFO (Information): If the current station has amessage, INFO will appear on the display. Press thisbutton to see the message. The message

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Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert morethan one CD into the slot at a time, or attemptto play scratched or damaged CDs, you coulddamage the

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GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and thename COLORADO are registered trademarks of GeneralMotors Corporation.This ma

Seite 113 - Shifting to NEUTRAL

In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the lawsays to wear safety belts. Here is why: They work.You never know if you will be in a crash. If yo

Seite 114 - Parking Brake

Playing a Specific Loaded CDFor every CD loaded, a number will appear on thedisplay. To play a specific CD, first press the CD AUXbutton (if not already

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To use repeat, do the following:• To repeat the track you are listening to, press andrelease the RPT button. RPT will appear on thedisplay. Press RPT

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Using Song List ModeThe six-disc CD changer has a feature called song list.This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections.To save tracks into t

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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

Seite 118 - (Manual Transmission)

Theft-Deterrent Feature(Non-RDS Radios)THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of yourvehicle’s radio. The feature works automatically bylearning a

Seite 119

FM StereoFM stereo will give the best sound, but FM signals willreach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tallbuildings or hills can interfere wi

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

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

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

Seite 123 - Compass Variance

Drunken DrivingDeath and injury associated with drinking and driving isa national tragedy. It is the number one contributorto the highway death toll,

Seite 124 - Outside Power Mirrors

Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The riderdoes not stop.1-15

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

Seite 126 - Services

But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skillsof many people are impaired at a BAC appro

Seite 127 - Storage Areas

BrakingSee Brake System Warning Light on page 3-30.Braking action involves perception time andreaction time.First, you have to decide to push on the b

Seite 128 - Rear Storage Area

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advancedelectronic braking system that will help prevent abraking skid.When y

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The anti-lock system can change the brake pressurefaster than any driver could. The computer isprogrammed to make the most of available tire and roadc

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Traction Control System (TCS)Your vehicle may have a Traction Control System (TCS)that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful inslippery road co

Seite 131 - Section 3 Instrument Panel

SteeringPower SteeringIf you lose power steering assist because the enginestops or the system is not functioning, you can steer butit will take much m

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Steering in EmergenciesThere are times when steering can be more effectivethan braking. For example, you come over a hill and finda truck stopped in yo

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Off-Road RecoveryYou may find that your right wheels have droppedoff the edge of a road onto the shoulder while youare driving.If the level of the shou

Seite 134 - Instrument Panel Overview

• Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to passwhile you are awaiting an opportunity. For one thing,following too closely reduces your area of

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The person keeps going until stopped by something.In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...or the instrument panel...1-16

Seite 136 - Tilt Wheel

Loss of ControlLet us review what driving experts say about whathappens when the three control systems — brakes,steering, and acceleration — do not ha

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Off-Road DrivingThis off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheeldrive. Also, see Braking on page 4-6 and Anti-LockBrake System (ABS) on page 4

Seite 138 - Turn and Lane-Change Signals

Loading Your Vehicle forOff-Road DrivingThere are some important things to remember abouthow to load your vehicle.• The heaviest things should be on t

Seite 139 - Windshield Wipers

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

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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

Seite 141

When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep afirm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs, orother surface features can jerk the wheel out o

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Approaching a HillWhen you approach a hill, you need to decide if it isone of those hills that is just too steep to climb, descend,or cross. Steepness

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

Seite 144 - Exterior Lamps

Here are some things you must not do if you stall, orare about to stall, when going up a hill.• Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting intoNEUTR

Seite 145 - Automatic Headlamp System

{CAUTION:Heavy braking when going down a hill cancause your brakes to overheat and fade. Thiscould cause loss of control and a seriousaccident. Apply

Seite 146 - Fog Lamps

or the safety belts!With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance,and your strongest bon

Seite 147 - Dome Lamp Override

Driving Across an InclineSooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go acrossthe incline of a hill. If this happens, you have todecide whether t

Seite 148 - Accessory Power Outlet(s)

Stalling on an InclineIf your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline,be sure you, and any passengers, get out on theuphill side, even if the

Seite 149 - Climate Controls

Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or IceWhen you drive in mud, snow, or sand, your wheels willnot get good traction. You cannot accelerate asquickly, turnin

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Driving in WaterHeavy rain can mean flash flooding, and flood watersdemand extreme caution.Find out how deep the water is before you drive throughit. If

Seite 151 - Outlet Adjustment

After Off-Road DrivingRemove any brush or debris that has collected on theunderbody, chassis, or under the hood. Theseaccumulations can be a fire hazar

Seite 152 - Warning Lights, Gages

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 153 - Instrument Panel Cluster

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

Seite 154 - Tachometer

Driving Through Deep Standing WaterNotice: If you drive too quickly through deeppuddles or standing water, water can come inthrough your engine’s air

Seite 155 - Reminder Light

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 156

Freeway DrivingMile for mile, freeways — also called thruways, parkways,expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways — are thesafest of all roads. But the

Seite 157

Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far fromhome, why should I wear safety belts?A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in anaccide

Seite 158

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

Seite 159

Here are some things you can check before a trip:• Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Areall windows clean inside and outside?• Wiper Bla

Seite 160 - Brake System Warning Light

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 161

{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

Seite 162 - Malfunction Indicator Lamp

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

Seite 163 - If the Light is Flashing

What is the worst time for this? Wet ice. Very cold snowor ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet icecan be even more trouble because it may o

Seite 164 - Maintenance Programs

If You Are Caught in a BlizzardIf you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in aserious situation. You should probably stay withyour vehicle 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 166 - Highbeam On Light

If Your Vehicle is 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

Seite 167 - Fuel Gage

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 if you are

Seite 168 - DIC Controls and Displays

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 169 - Automatic Door Locks

Loading Your VehicleIt is very important to know how much weight yourvehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehiclecapacity weight and includes

Seite 170 - Remote Keyless Entry Feedback

The Tire and Loading Information label also shows thesize of the original equipment tires (C) and therecommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For

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Item Description TotalAVehicle Capacity Weightfor Example 1 =1,000 lbs (453 kg)BSubtract OccupantWeight 150 lbs(68 kg) x 2 =300 lbs (136 kg)CAvailable

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Item Description TotalAVehicle Capacity Weightfor Example 3 =1,000 lbs (453 kg)BSubtract OccupantWeight 200 lbs(91kg)x5=1,000 lbs (453 kg)CAvailable C

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The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximumweights for the front and rear axles, called GrossAxle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actu

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

Seite 175 - Radio Data Systems (RDS)

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

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Recreational Vehicle TowingRecreational vehicle towing means towing your vehiclebehind another vehicle — such as behind a motorhome.The two most commo

Seite 177 - Setting Preset Stations

Four-Wheel Drive VehiclesUse the following procedure to tow your vehicle with allfour wheels on the ground:1. Drive the vehicle to be towed into posit

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Dolly TowingFront Towing (Front Wheels Offthe Ground)Two-Wheel-Drive VehiclesNotice: If you tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle withthe rear wheels on the g

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

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{CAUTION:Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle’s transfercase into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle toroll even if the transmission is in PARK (P) foran a

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4. Follow the dolly manufacturer’s instructions toattach and secure the vehicle being towed tothe dolly and then the loaded dolly to the towvehicle. M

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4. Follow the dolly manufacturer’s instructions toattach and secure the vehicle being towed tothe dolly and then the loaded dolly to the towvehicle.Fo

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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

Seite 185 - XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d)

Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR**2WD Regular CabAutomatic Transmission,2.8L Engine3.73 3,300 lbs (1 497 kg) 7,000 lbs (3 175 kg)Automa

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Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR**Automatic Transmission,3.5L Engine3.73 4,000 lbs (1 814 kg) 9,000 lbs (4 082 kg)Manual Transmission,2

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Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR**4WD Regular CabAutomatic Transmission,2.8L Engine3.73 3,000 lbs (1 361 kg) 7,000 lbs (3 175 kg)Automa

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

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Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR**4WD Crew CabAutomatic Transmission,2.8L Engine3.73 2,700 lbs (1 225 kg) 7,000 lbs (3 175 kg)Automatic

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

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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 weight ofyour ve

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Consider the following example:A vehicle model base weight is 5,500 lbs (2 495 kg);2,800 lbs (1 270 kg) at the front axle and 2,700 lbs(1 225 kg) at t

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It is important that you make sure your vehicle does notexceed any of its ratings — GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR,Maximum Trailer Rating or Tongue Weight. Theonly

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Trailer BrakesIf your trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (450 kg)loaded, then it needs its own brakes — and they mustbe adequate. Be sure to read and

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Backing UpHold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that handto the left. To move the trail

Seite 196 - Radio Data System (RDS)

Parking on Hills{CAUTION:You really should not park your vehicle, with atrailer attached, on a hill. If something goeswrong, your rig could start to m

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Maintenance When Trailer TowingYour vehicle will need service more often when you’repulling a trailer. See Scheduled Maintenance onpage 6-4 for more o

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Service ...5-3Accessories and Modifications ...5-3California Propositio

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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-51Tires ...5-53Tire Sidewall Labeling ..

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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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Q: What is 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 l

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Doing Your Own Service Work{CAUTION:You can be injured and your vehicle could bedamaged if you try to do service work on avehicle without knowing enou

Seite 203 - CD Messages

Adding Equipment to the Outside ofYour VehicleThings you might add to the outside of your vehiclecan affect the airflow around it. This may causewind n

Seite 204 - Radio Reception

California FuelIf your vehicle is certified to meet California EmissionsStandards, it is designed to operate on fuels thatmeet California specifications

Seite 205 - Care of Your CDs

Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel thatcontains methanol. Do not use fuel containingmethanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuelsyste

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Filling the Tank{CAUTION:Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire cancause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to youand others, read and follow all

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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.This

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

Seite 209 - Drunken Driving

Hood ReleaseTo open the hood, do the following:1. Pull the handle withthis symbol on it. It islocated inside thevehicle on the lowerleft side of thein

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Engine Compartment OverviewWhen you open the hood on the 2.8L engine (3.5L engine similar), you will see the following:5-12

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A. Windshield Washer Fluid. See “Adding WasherFluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-35.B. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. See EngineCoolant on

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Q: What is 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 i

Seite 213 - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

When to Add Engine OilIf the oil is below the cross-hatched area (L), you willneed to add at least one quart/liter of oil. But you mustuse the right k

Seite 214 - Braking in Emergencies

What Kind of Engine Oil to UseLook for two things:• GM6094MYour vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GMStandard GM6094M. You should look for and useo

Seite 215 - Traction Control System (TCS)

If you are in an area of extreme cold, where thetemperature falls below −20°F (−29°C), it isrecommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30synthetic oil

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How to Reset the Engine Oil LifeSystemThe Engine Oil Life System calculates when to changeyour engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Anytimeyour

Seite 217 - Steering in Emergencies

Engine Air Cleaner/FilterThe engine air cleaner/filter is located in the enginecompartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.See Engine Compartmen

Seite 218 - Off-Road Recovery

{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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Wait at least 30 minutes before checking thetransmission fluid level if you have been driving:• When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C).• At hi

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2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds andthen pull it back out again.3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lowerlevel. The flu

Seite 221 - Off-Road Driving

Manual Transmission FluidWhen to CheckA good time to have it checked is when the engine oil ischanged. However, the fluid in your manual transmissiondo

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How to Add FluidHere is how to add fluid. Refer to the MaintenanceSchedule to determine what kind of fluid to use.See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Seite 223 - Traveling to Remote Areas

Safety Warnings and SymbolsThere are a number of safety cautions in this book. Weuse a box and the word CAUTION to tell about thingsthat could hurt yo

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Q: What is 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 would not ha

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When to Check and What to UseRefer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine howoften you should check the fluid level in your clutchmaster cylinder res

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

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Checking CoolantThe coolant recovery tankcap has this symbol on it.It is located toward therear of the enginecompartment on thepassenger’s side of the

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Radiator Pressure CapNotice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed,coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur.Be sure the cap is properl

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If No Steam Is Coming FromYour EngineIf you get an engine overheat warning but see or hearno steam, the problem may not be too serious.Sometimes the e

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Cooling SystemWhen you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is whatyou will see:A. Coolant Recovery TankB. Engine Cooling FanC. Radiator Pressure

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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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Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crackthe engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.Use the recommended coolant and the propercoolant

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How to Add Coolant to the Radiator1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap whenthe cooling system, including the upper radiatorhose, is no longer h

Seite 234 - Driving at Night

6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel theupper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for theengine cooling fan.7. By this time, the coo

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To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.The belt should go back out of the way. When thesafety belt is not in use, slide the latch pla

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Power Steering FluidThe power steering fluidreservoir is located nearthe front of the enginecompartment, behind theradiator. See EngineCompartment Over

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

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BrakesBrake FluidYour brake master cylinderreservoir is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid. SeeEngine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12for the location ofthe r

Seite 239 - Freeway Driving

Checking Brake FluidYou can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap.Look at the brake fluidreservoir. The fluid levelshould be above MIN.If it i

Seite 240 - Before Leaving on a Long Trip

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

Seite 241 - Highway Hypnosis

Brake AdjustmentEvery time you make a brake stop, your brakes adjustfor wear.Replacing Brake System PartsThe braking system on a vehicle is complex. I

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Jump StartingIf your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may wantto use another vehicle and some jumper cables to startyour vehicle. Be sure to use th

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4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) andnegative (−) terminal locations on the othervehicle. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) anda remo

Seite 244 - Winter Driving

6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+)terminal of the dead battery. Use a remotepositive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.7. Do

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Notice: If the jumper cables are connected orremoved in the wrong order, electrical shorting mayoccur and damage the vehicle. The repairs wouldnot be

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Safety Belt Use During PregnancySafety belts work for everyone, including pregnantwomen. Like all occupants, they are more likely to beseriously injur

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Rear AxleWhen to Check and Change LubricantIt is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluidunless you suspect there is a leak or you hear anunusu

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A. Drain PlugB. Filler PlugIf the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,located on the transfer case, you’ll need to addsome lubricant. Rem

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If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,located on the front axle, you may need to addsome lubricant.When the differential is cold, ad

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HeadlampsComposite Headlamp SystemA. Low-Beam Headlamp/DRLB. High-Beam HeadlampTo replace the headlamp bulbs, do the following:1. Open the hood. See H

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Sealed Beam HeadlampsTo replace the headlamp capsule, do the following:1. Remove the four retainer screws and the retainer.2. Pull the headlamp capsul

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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp(CHMSL)To replace the CHMSL bulb, do the following:1. Remove the two screws and lift off the lampassembly.2. Turn the bulb

Seite 253 - Certification/Tire Label

2. Remove the two rearlamp assembly screwsnear the tailgate latch.3. Pull out the lamp assembly.4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove itf

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Windshield Wiper BladeReplacementWindshield wiper blades should be inspected for wearand cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4for more infor

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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

Seite 256 - Towing Your Vehicle

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

Seite 257 - Recreational Vehicle Towing

When you sit in the center front seating position, youhave a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To makethe belt longer, tilt the latch plate and

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Tire Sidewall LabelingUseful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall.The examples below show a typical passenger vehicletire and a compac

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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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Tire SizeThe following illustration shows an example of a typicalpassenger vehicle tire size.(A) P-Metric Tire: The United States version of ametric t

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Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is locatedbetween the plies and the tread. Cords may be madefrom steel or other reinforcing materials.Bead:

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Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions.Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of anasymmetrical tire that has a particular side that facesoutw

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Inflation - Tire PressureTires need the correct amount of air pressure tooperate effectively.Notice: Do not let anyone tell you thatunder-inflation or o

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How to CheckUse a good quality pocket-type gage to check tirepressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properlyinflated simply by looking at them. Ra

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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

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

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{CAUTION:Mixing tires could cause you to lose control ofyour vehicle while driving. If you mix tires ofdifferent sizes, brands, or types (radial andbi

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Rear Seat PassengersIt is very important for rear seat passengers to buckleup! Accident statistics show that unbelted people inthe rear seat are hurt

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Different Size Tires and WheelsIf you add wheels or tires that are a different size thanyour original equipment wheels and tires, this mayaffect the w

Seite 270 - Weight of the Trailer Tongue

TreadwearThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating based onthe wear rate of the tire when tested under controlledconditions on a specified government

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Wheel Alignment and Tire BalanceThe tires and wheels on your vehicle were alignedand balanced carefully at the factory to give youthe longest tire lif

Seite 272 - Safety Chains

{CAUTION:Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheelbolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can bedangerous. It could affect the braking andhandling of you

Seite 273 - Following Distance

Tire Chains{CAUTION:If your vehicle has P225/75R15, P265/75R15,P235/75R15, P235/50R17 or P235/50R18 sizetires, do not use tire chains. They can damage

Seite 274 - Driving On Grades

If a Tire Goes FlatIt is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving,especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly.If air goes out

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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

Seite 276 - Trailer Recommendations

When your vehicle has a flat tire, use the followingexample as a guide to assist you in the placement ofthe wheel blocks.The following information will

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For regular and extendedcab vehicles, the jack andwheel blocks are locatedunder the cover at thecenter of the vehiclebehind the front seats.The vehicl

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4. Put the wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tirefarthest away from the one being changed. Thatwould be the tire on the other side, at the opp

Seite 279 - Accessories and Modifications

If the belt is not long enough, see Safety BeltExtender on page 1-33.Make sure the release button on the buckle ispositioned so you would be able to u

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3. Turn the wheel wrench (D) counterclockwise tolower the spare tire to the ground. Continue toturn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can bepulled

Seite 281 - Gasoline Specifications

1. Remove the center cap by placing the chisel end ofthe wheel wrench (E) into one of the slots on thewheel and gently prying the cap out.If your vehi

Seite 282 - Additives

{CAUTION:Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up isdangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack youcould be badly injured or killed. Never get un

Seite 283 - Fuels in Foreign Countries

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

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6. Remove all the wheelnuts and take off theflat tire.{CAUTION:Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts towhich it is fastened, can make the wheel nu

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9. Put the wheel nutsback on with therounded end of thenuts toward the wheel.Tighten each wheelnut by hand. Then usethe wheel wrench totighten the nut

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{CAUTION:Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightenedwheel nuts can cause the wheel to come looseand even come off. This could lead to anaccident. Be

Seite 287 - Hood Release

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

Seite 288 - Engine Compartment Overview

5. Turn the wrench counterclockwise untilapproximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed.6. Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest ends,with the

Seite 289 - Engine Oil

11. Remove the jack handle and insert the hoist end ofthe extension through the hole in the rear bumper.Turn the wheel counterclockwise one turn orunt

Seite 290 - When to Add Engine Oil

The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop ora crash.The safety belt also locks if you pull the belt veryquickly out of the retractor.{CAUTION:Yo

Seite 291 - • SAE 5W-30

14. Tilt the tire retainer at the end of the cable and pullit through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out fromunder the vehicle.15. If the cable is h

Seite 292 - Engine Oil Life System

Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the sparetire carrier. Use the following art and text to help you.1. Put the tire on the ground at the

Seite 293 - What to Do with Used Oil

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

Seite 294 - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

To store the tools, do the following:1. Return the wheel wrench, jack extensions and thestorage bag to the locations described underRemoving the Spare

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Spare TireCompact Spare TireYour vehicle may have a compact spare tire. Althoughthe compact spare tire was fully inflated when yourvehicle was new, it

Seite 296 - Checking the Fluid Level

This spare was developed for use on your vehicle, so itis all right to drive on it. If your vehicle has four-wheeldrive and the different size spare t

Seite 297 - Transmission Fluid

When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use cleanersspecifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned.Permanent damage may result from using cle

Seite 298 - Manual Transmission Fluid

Fabric/CarpetUse a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachmentfrequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canistervacuum with a beater bar in the nozz

Seite 299 - Hydraulic Clutch

LeatherA soft cloth dampened with water may be used toremove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary,a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap sol

Seite 300 - Engine Coolant

Care of Safety BeltsKeep belts clean and dry.{CAUTION:Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do,it may severely weaken them. In a crash,they might

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Rear Safety Belt Comfort GuidesYour vehicle may have rear safety belt comfort guidesfor the rear outside positions.Rear safety belt comfort guides may

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Cleaning Exterior Lamps/LensesUse only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and acar washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses.Follow instructio

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Windshield and Wiper BladesIf the windshield is not clear after using the windshieldwasher, or if the wiper blade chatters when running,wax, sap, or o

Seite 304 - Your Engine

TiresTo clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner.Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressingproducts on your vehicle may damage the paintfi

Seite 305 - Cooling System

Vehicle Care/Appearance MaterialsDescription UsagePolishing ClothWax-TreatedInterior and exteriorpolishing cloth.Tar and Road OilRemoverRemoves tar, r

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

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Electrical SystemAdd-On Electrical EquipmentNotice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicleunless you check with your dealer first. Someelectrica

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Fuses and Circuit BreakersThe wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected fromshort circuits by a combination of fuses and circuitbreakers. This gre

Seite 309 - Engine Fan Noise

Fuses UsageDRL Daylight Running Lamps (If Equipped)AUX PWR 1 Accessory Power 1STOP Brake Switch, StoplampsBLWR Climate Control FanFuses UsageS/ROOF Su

Seite 310 - Power Steering Fluid

Fuses UsageRT HDLP Passenger’s Side HeadlampLT HDLP Driver’s Side HeadlampAUX PWR 2 Accessory Power 2FOG/LAMP Fog Lamps (If Equipped)A/C CMPRSR Air Co

Seite 311 - Windshield Washer Fluid

Fuses UsageCLSTR ClusterTRN/HAZRDFRTTurn/Hazard/Courtesy/CargoLamps/MirrorsTCCM Transfer Case Control ModuleHORN HornTBC Truck Body ControllerIGN TRNS

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3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat.The elastic cord must be under the belt and theguide on top.{CAUTION:A safety belt that is not

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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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Engine SpecificationsType VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap2.8L 8AutomaticManual0.042 inches (1.07 mm)3.5L 6AutomaticManual0.042 inches (1.07 mm)5-1

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✍ NOTES5-106

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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

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If you want to purchase service information, see ServicePublications Ordering Information on page 7-14.Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 tells you

Seite 320 - Four-Wheel Drive

Scheduled MaintenanceService Maintenance I Maintenance IIChange engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. Reset oillife system. See Engine Oi

Seite 321 - 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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Maintenance Footnotes† The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or theCalifornia Air Resources Board has determined that thefailure to perform this ma

Seite 323 - Headlamps

4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt asdescribed in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-28.Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses theshoulder

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(h) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter ifthe vehicle is mainly driven under one or more ofthese conditions:− In heavy city traffic where the

Seite 325 - Center High-Mounted Stoplamp

Engine Coolant Level CheckCheck the engine coolant level and addDEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. See EngineCoolant on page 5-24 for further deta

Seite 326 - Replacement Bulbs

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

Seite 327 - Replacement

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 fromyour dealer.Usage Fluid

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Usage Fluid/LubricantFront andRear AxleSAE 75W-90 SyntheticAxle Lubricant (GM PartNo. U.S. 12378261, inCanada 10953455) meetingGM Specification 9986115

Seite 330 - Tire Sidewall Labeling

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

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

Seite 332 - Tire Size

Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced ByMaintenance I orMaintenance IIServices Performed6-16

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Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced ByMaintenance I orMaintenance IIServices Performed6-17

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

Seite 335 - Inflation - Tire Pressure

Child RestraintsOlder ChildrenOlder children who have outgrown booster seats shouldwear the vehicle’s safety belts.Q: What is the proper way to wear s

Seite 336 - Tire Inspection and Rotation

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 338 - Buying New Tires

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

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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 341 - Temperature – A, B, C

Overseas — Customer AssistancePlease contact the local General Motors Business Unit.Mexico, Central America andCaribbean Islands/Countries(Except Puer

Seite 342 - Wheel Replacement

Roadside Assistance ProgramAs the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you areautomatically enrolled in the Chevrolet RoadsideAssistance program. This va

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While we hope you never have the occasion to use ourservice, it is added security while traveling for youand your family. Remember, we are only a phon

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

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

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

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To read this information, special equipment is neededand access to the vehicle or the device that storesthe data is required. GM will not access infor

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Aftermarket collision parts are also available.These are made by companies other than GM andmay not have been tested for your vehicle. As aresult, the

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If an Accident OccursHere is what to do if you are involved in an accident.• Try to relax and then check to make sure you are allright. If you are uni

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Managing the Vehicle DamageRepair ProcessIn the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs,GM recommends that you take an active role in itsrepai

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Reporting Safety Defects to theCanadian GovernmentIf you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehiclehas a safety defect, you should immediately

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

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AAccessories and Modifications ... 5-3Accessory Power Outlet(s) ... 3-18Adding Equipment to Your A

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Audio System(s) ... 3-44AM-FM Radio ... 3-46Care of Your CD Player

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CCalifornia Fuel ... 5-6California Proposition 65 Warning ... 5-3Canadian Owners ..

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{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

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CoolantEngine Temperature Gage ... 3-32Heater, Engine ... 2-19Cooling System ...

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EElectrical SystemAdd-On Equipment ... 5-99Engine Compartment Fuse Block ... 5-100Fuses and Circuit B

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FusesEngine Compartment Fuse Block ... 5-100Fuses and Circuit Breakers ... 5-100Windshield Wiper ...

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IIgnition Positions ... 2-17Infants and Young Children, Restraints ... 1-36Inflation -- Tire Pres

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Light (cont.)Oil Pressure ... 3-35Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ... 3-27Passenger Safet

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NNew Vehicle Break-In ... 2-16Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ... 6-14OOdometer ...

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RRadiator Pressure Cap ... 5-27Radios ... 3-44AM-FM Radio ...

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SSafety BeltPassenger Reminder Light ... 3-25Pretensioners ... 1-33Reminder Light

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Spare Tire ... 5-88Installing ... 5-74Removing ...

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TractionControl System (TCS) ... 4-9TrailerRecommendations ... 4-70TransmissionFl

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{CAUTION:People should never hold a baby in their armswhile riding in a vehicle. A baby does notweigh much — until a crash. During a crash ababy will

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WWarning Lights, Gages and Indicators ... 3-22WarningsDIC Warnings and Messages ... 3-41Hazard Warning Flashers ...

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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

Seite 371 - Aluminum Wheels

{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

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

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Securing an Add-on Child Restraintin the Vehicle{CAUTION:A child can be seriously injured or killed in acrash if the child restraint is not properlyse

Seite 375 - Electrical System

Securing the Child Within theChild RestraintThere are several systems for securing the child withinthe child restraint. One system, the three-pointhar

Seite 376 - Engine Compartment Fuse Block

These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:v

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Where to Put the RestraintAccident statistics show that children are safer if theyare restrained in the rear rather than the front seat.We recommend t

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Never put a rear facing child restraint in the right frontpassenger seat unless the airbag is off. Here is why:{CAUTION:A child in a rear-facing child

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Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH)Your vehicle has the LATCH system. The LATCHsystem holds a child restraint during driving or in acrash. T

Seite 380 - Capacities and Specifications

Top Tether AnchorA top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraintto the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into thevehicle. The top tethe

Seite 381 - Engine Specifications

Lower Anchor and Top Tether AnchorLocationsj (Lower Anchor):Seating positions withtwo lower anchors.i (Top Tether Anchor):Seating positions withtop te

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For crew cab models, there are exposed metal loweranchors for each rear outboard seating position, locatedwhere the seatback meets the back of the sea

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For regular and extended cab models without rear seats,there is a top tether anchor located behind a removablecover on the back wall behind the right

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Securing a Child Restraint Designed forthe LATCH System{CAUTION:If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached toanchors, the restraint will not be a

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Crew Cab — Rear Seat1. Put the child restraint on the seat.2. If the child restraint manufacturer’s instructionsrecommends that the top tether be atta

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If the position you areusing has a fixed oradjustable head restraintand you are using adual tether, route the tetheraround the head restraint.2.3. Atta

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Extended Cab — Rear Seat1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to thelower anchors. If the child restraint does not havelower attachments or the

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3. Tighten the lower anchor attachments and thetop tether. The child restraint instructions willshow you how.4. Push and pull the child restraint in d

Seite 390 - At Each Fuel Fill

If the position you areusing has an adjustablehead restraint and youare using a single tether,route the tether underthe head restraint andin between t

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

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5. 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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Securing a Child Restraint in theRight Front Seat PositionYour vehicle has a right front passenger’s airbag. A rearseat is a safer place to secure a f

Seite 394 - Lubricants

If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that willaccommodate a rear-facing child restraint, never put achild in a rear-facing child restraint in the

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You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure thechild restraint in this position. Be sure to follow theinstructions that came with the child rest

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5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out ofthe retractor to set the lock.6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint,pull th

Seite 397 - Maintenance Record

8. Push and pull the child restraint in differentdirections to be sure it is secure.9. If the airbag is off, the off indicator on the instrumentpanel

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Front Seats ...1-2Manual Seats ...1-2Power Seats ...

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Here are the most important things to know about theairbag system:{CAUTION:You can be severely injured or killed in a crashif you are not wearing your

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{CAUTION:Both frontal and side impact airbags inflatewith great force, faster than the blink of aneye. If you are too close to an inflating airbag,as yo

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There is an airbagreadiness light on theinstrument panel whichshows the airbag symbol.The system checks the airbag electrical system formalfunctions.

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The right front passenger’s airbag is in the instrumentpanel on the passenger’s side.If your vehicle has a roof-mounted side impact airbagfor the driv

Seite 403 - Online Owner Center

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

Seite 404 - Customer Assistance Offices

When Should an Airbag Inflate?The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbagsare designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontalor near-front

Seite 405 - GM Mobility Reimbursement

Your vehicle has seat position sensors which enable thesensing system to monitor the position of the driver’sseat and the right front passenger’s seat

Seite 406 - Roadside Assistance Program

Airbags should never be regarded as anything more thana supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderateto severe frontal or near-frontal collisi

Seite 407 - Courtesy Transportation

In many crashes severe enough to inflate an airbag,windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.Additional windshield breakage may also occur fromthe

Seite 408 - Transportation Options

The passenger sensing system works with sensors thatare part of the right front passenger’s seat and safetybelt. The sensors are designed to detect th

Seite 409 - Data Recorders

Front SeatsManual Seats{CAUTION:You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicleis moving. The sudden

Seite 410 - Collision Damage Repair

If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that willaccommodate a rear-facing child restraint, never put achild in a rear-facing child restraint in the

Seite 411 - Insuring Your Vehicle

The passenger sensing system is designed to turn offthe right front passenger’s frontal airbag if:• the right front passenger seat is unoccupied• the

Seite 412 - If an Accident Occurs

If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right frontpassenger’s seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could bebecause that person is not sitting p

Seite 413 - Reporting Safety Defects

Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can affecthow well the passenger sensing system operates.You may want to consider not using seat covers or

Seite 414 - Case Unit Repair Manual

Adding Equipment to YourAirbag-Equipped VehicleQ: Is there anything I might add to the front orsides of the vehicle that could keep theairbags from wo

Seite 415 - Owner’s Information

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

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Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a Crash{CAUTION:A crash can damage the restraint systems inyour vehicle. A damaged restraint systemmay not prope

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

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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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Power SeatsIf your vehicle has thisfeature, there is a controlon the outboard sideof the front seat(s).Horizontal Control: Raise or lower the front of

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This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1. This device may not cause interference.2.

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LOCK: Press this button to lock all the doors. Theparking lamps may also flash and the horn may chirpwhen this button is pressed.If a door is open or a

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Battery ReplacementUnder normal use, the battery in your remote keylessentry transmitter should last about two years.You can tell the battery is weak

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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.Press L (lock) to lock a

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Rear Door Security Locks(Crew Cab)If your vehicle is a crew cab model, it may have reardoor security locks. With this feature, you can lock therear do

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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. With the tailgate fully open, lift up slightly onthe entire tailgate ass

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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 windowswitches for all windowsare located on the driver’sdoor armrest. In addition,each passenger’s door hasits own switch.The

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