Chevrolet 1999 - Manual

yellow blue v For example,these symbolsare used on anoriginal battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These symbolsare importantfor you andyour passengerswhenever yourvehicle isdrive...

yellow blue vi Model Reference This manual covers these models: Cargo Van Passenger Van

1- yellow blue 1-1 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can alsolearn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1 - 2 Seats and Seat Controls 1 - 12 Safety Belts: Th...

yellow blue 1-2 Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, take them out and put them back in. It also tellsyou about bucket and bench seats, power seats and head restraints. Manual Front Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjus...

yellow blue 1-4 Reclining Seatbacks There is a lever on the inside of the seat to adjust the seatback. You can adjust the seatbackby lifting the lever andleaning back. Release thelever to lock the seatbackwhere you want it. Pull upon the lever, lean forwardand the seat will go to anupright position....

yellow blue 1-5 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle isin motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckleup, your safety belts can’t do their job whenyou’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because itwon’t be against your body. Instead, it will be infront of yo...

yellow blue 1-6 To fold your non - touring bench seatback forward,pull up on the latch releaselever while pulling theseatback toward the rear ofthe vehicle. After the latch has been released, push the seatbacktoward the front of the vehicle until it locks in place. Toraise the seatback, unlock the s...

yellow blue 1-7 Bench Seats If you have bench seats in your vehicle, each seat cancarry up to three passengers. They can also be removedto increase storage space. The center bench and rear bench seats can be adjustedforward or rearward by the lever at the front of the seat. Move the seat adjustmentl...

yellow blue 1-8 To raise or lower the centerconsole, press the buttonbetween the beverageholders. Sit in the centerseating position only whenthe console is in an uprightand locked position. For details about headrests, see “Head Restraints” in this section. Removing the Rear Seats To remove the rear...

yellow blue 1-10 6. Lift up on the rear of the seat to remove the seat assembly from the rear latch pins. Then, pull backand lift the seat out of the vehicle. Your seat release latch lever is sprung with atwo - stage mechanism. To fully release the latch, two levels of lift effort will be required. ...

yellow blue 1-12 CAUTION: A safety belt that is twisted or not properlyattached won’t provide the protection needed in acrash. The person wearing the belt could beseriously injured. After installing the seat, alwayscheck to be sure that the safety belts are nottwisted and are properly attached. Safe...

yellow blue 1-13 Your vehicle has a light thatcomes on as a reminder tobuckle up. (See “Safety BeltReminder Light” in the Index.) In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says towear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have acrash, you don’t k...

yellow blue 1-16 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 bones take the forces. That’s whysafety belts make such good sense. Here Are Questions Many People AskAbout Safety Belts -- and the Ans...

yellow blue 1-17 Q: If I’m 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’re in anaccident -- even one that isn’t your fault -- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driverdoesn’t protect you from things beyond...

yellow blue 1-19 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder beltadjuster to the height that is right for you. To move it down, push in at the top of the arrows andmove the height adjuster to the desired position. You canmove the adjuster up just by pushing up on the s...

yellow blue 1-20 Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearlyas much protection this way. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt istoo loose. In a crash, you would move forwardtoo much, which could increase injury. Theshoulder belt should fit a...

yellow blue 1-25 To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of theway. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both thebelt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work ...

yellow blue 1-26 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect themother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s morelikely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. Forpregnant women, as for anyone, the key to makingsafety belts effective is wearing them properly. Right Front Passenger Position...

yellow blue 1-28 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, anyair bag when it inflates can be seriously injuredor killed. This is true even though your vehiclehas Next Generation frontal air bags. Air bagsplus lap - shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young...

yellow blue 1-29 How the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrumentpanel on the passenger’s side.

yellow blue 1-30 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag might not inflate properly or itmight force the object into that person. The pathof an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’tput anything between an occupant and an airbag, and don’t attach or put anything on t...

yellow blue 1-31 What makes an air bag inflate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensingsystem detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The sensingsystem triggers a release of gas from the inflator, whichinflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag and relatedhardware are all part of t...

yellow blue 1-33 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced.There are parts of the air bag system in several placesaround your vehicle. You don’t want the system toinflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Yourdealer and the Vehicle Service Ma...

yellow blue 1-34 Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up!Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rearseat are hurt more often in crashes than those who arewearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrownout of the vehicl...

yellow blue 1-40 Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat) Lap Belt If your vehicle has rear bench seats, someone can sit inthe center positions. When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lapsafety belt, which has no retractor. To make the beltlonger, tilt the latch plate and pull it along ...

yellow blue 1-41 To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown untilthe belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lappart of a lap - shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the...

yellow blue 1-43 CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in avehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become soheavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 - lb. (5.5 kg) ...

yellow blue 1-46 Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles,they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. Q: What are the different types of add - on child restraints? A: Add - on child restraints are available in four basic types. When selecting a chil...

yellow blue 1-51 Where to Put the Restraint (Cargo Vans) The child restraint must be secured properly in thepassenger seat. Never put a rear - facing child restraint in this vehicle. Here’s why: CAUTION: A child in a rear - facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger’s...

yellow blue 1-59 Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints shouldwear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to awindow so the child can wear a lap - shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics...

yellow blue 1-60 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. Thebelt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In acrash, the two children can be crushed togetherand seriously injured. A belt must be used byonly one person at a time. Q: What if a child is wearing a lap - shou...

yellow blue 1-61 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap - shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, ina crash the child might slide under the belt. Thebelt’s force would then be applied right on thechild’s abdo...

yellow blue 1-62 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, youshould use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, yourdealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you goin to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so theextender will be lon...

2- yellow blue 2-1 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything isworking properly -- and...

yellow blue 2-2 Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons. A child orothers could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or othercontrols or even make the vehicle move. Don’tleave the keys in a vehicle with children.

yellow blue 2-4 Front Doors To open the front side door from the outside, grasp thehandle and pull the door open. To open the front side doorfrom the inside, pull thelever toward you and pushthe door open. Rear Doors If you have the Dutch doors, you must open the hatchfirst. See “Hatch Release” in t...

yellow blue 2-6 Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door islocked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlockeddoor when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This ma...

yellow blue 2-7 The power door lock switch will lock or unlock the rear hatch and Dutch doors. See “Hatch Release” in the Index. Every vehicle with power door locks has a pulse locksystem. A pulse lock system works like this: If the sliding door is open and you press the power doorlock switch, the s...

yellow blue 2-8 This device complies with RSS - 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation of the device. ...

yellow blue 2-9 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keylessentry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’twork at the normal range in any location. If you have toget close to your vehicle before the transmitter wor...

yellow blue 2-10 Resynchronization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the securitymethod used by this system. The transmitter does notsend the same signal twice to the receiver. The receiverwill not respond to a signal it has been sent previously.This will prevent anyone from recording and pl...

yellow blue 2-11 Sliding Door Security Lock Your vehicle’s sliding sidedoor is equipped with asecurity door lock, locatedat the front of the sliding door. There are two labels on your vehicle to remind you thatyou have this feature. One can be seen from the outsideon your sliding door. It is located...

yellow blue 2-12 Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock To cancel the security lock: 1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside. 2. Move the lever all the way down. CAUTION: If your vehicle is facing downward on a steepgrade (15 percent or more), the door may notstay open and could slam shut,...

yellow blue 2-13 Hatch CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the rearswing - out windows, rear hatch or rear doors open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas cancome into your vehicle. You can’t see or smellCO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the rear swing - out ...

yellow blue 2-14 To lock the power lock system from the outside, insertthe key in the hatch release button and turn it clockwise.All doors will lock. Also, see the Caution following “Hatch,” located in this section. Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.Although your vehicle...

yellow blue 2-15 If the engine stalls and the SECURITY light flashes,wait until the light stops flashing before trying to restartthe engine. Remember to release the key from STARTas soon as the engine starts. If the engine is running and the SECURITY light comeson, you will be able to restart the en...

yellow blue 2-16 Ignition Positions CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons. A child orothers could be injured or even killed. They couldoperate power windows or other controls or evenmake the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys inthe vehicle with chi...

yellow blue 2-17 NOTICE: Don’t operate accessories in the ACCESSORYposition for long periods of time. Prolongedoperation of accessories in the ACCESSORYposition could drain your battery and preventyou from starting your vehicle. LOCK (B): This position locks your ignition, steeringwheel and transmis...

yellow blue 2-18 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, letgo of the key. The idle speed will go down as yourengine gets warm. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to bedrained much ...

yellow blue 2-19 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) In very cold weather, 0 _F ( - 18 _C) or colder, the engine coolant heater canhelp. You’ll get easierstarting and better fueleconomy during enginewarm - up. Usually, the coolant heater should beplugged in a minimum offour hours prior to startingyo...

yellow blue 2-20 Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This locks your rear wheels. It’s the bestposition to use when you start your engine because yourvehicle can’t move easily. CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if t...

yellow blue 2-23 Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedaldown with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot.If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light willcome on. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brakepedal down. Pul...

yellow blue 2-26 Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque ...

yellow blue 2-27 Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaustparts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t parkover papers, leaves, dry grass or other things thatcan burn. Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gascarbon monoxide (CO), wh...

yellow blue 2-29 Locking Rear Axle If your vehicle has this feature, your locking rear axlecan give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sandor gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time,but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and theother does, this feature will allow the ...

yellow blue 2-30 Express - Down Window The driver’s window switch also has an express - down feature that allows you to lower it without holding thewindow switch. Press and hold the side of the driver’swindow switch down marked AUTO for one second toactivate the express - down feature. The express -...

yellow blue 2-31 Horn To sound the horn, press the horn symbols on thesteering wheel. Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steeringwheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give yourlegs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. To ...

yellow blue 2-32 Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and twodownward (for left) positions. These positions allow youto signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automat...

yellow blue 2-33 Windshield Wipers You control the windshieldwipers by turning the bandwith the wiper symbol on it. For a single - wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers willstop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold theband on MIST ...

yellow blue 2-34 Rear Window Washer/Wiper (Option) You control your rearwindow washer/wiper from a switch on yourinstrument panel, next to the audio system. To turn the wiper on, slide the switch all the way up. For delay wiping, slide the switch even with the wordDELAY in the center position of the...

yellow blue 2-35 Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control switch on whenyou’re not using cruise, you might hit a buttonand go into cruise when you don’t want to. Youcould be startled and even lose control. Keep thecruise control switch off until you want to use it. 1. Move th...

yellow blue 2-37 Exterior Lamps Your lamp switch is on the driver’s side of theinstrument panel. Turn the knob clockwise to the parking lamp symbol toturn on the following:D Parking LampsD TaillampsD License Plate LampsD Instrument Panel Lights Turn the knob clockwise to the master lighting symbolto...

yellow blue 2-38 Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier forothers to see the front of your vehicle during the day.DRL can be helpful in many different drivingconditions, but they can be especially helpful in theshort periods after dawn and before sunset. The DRL system ...

yellow blue 2-39 The dome lamps will come on when you open any of thedoors. They will remain on for 20 seconds after the lastdoor closes. When the ignition switch is turned on, thedome lamps will go off. You can also turn on the domelamps by turning the dimmer dial up to the second click. If the DOM...

yellow blue 2-40 Mirrors Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Pressthe tab forward (away from you) for day driving. Pullthe tab back (toward you) for night driving. Outside Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the sideof your vehicle...

yellow blue 2-41 Convex Outside Mirror A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see morefrom the driver’s seat. CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like othervehicles) look farther away than they really are.If you cut too sharply into the right lane, youcould hit a vehicle on your right....

yellow blue 2-44 Reading Lamps Press the button near eachlamp to turn the readinglamps on and off. The lamps can also be swiveled to point in the directionyou want. Installing a Garage Door Opener If you have a garage door opener, the front overheadcompartment can be used to conveniently store the o...

yellow blue 2-47 Variance is the difference between magnetic north andgeographic north. In some areas, the difference betweenthe two can be great enough to cause false compassreadings. If this happens, follow these instructions to setthe variance for your particular location: 1. Find your location o...

yellow blue 2-48 To reset the trip computer, press the MODE and US/METbuttons simultaneously for at least two seconds. Allfunctions will be displayed for half a second once thesystem is reset. Reset can only be performed in the AVGECON, FUEL USED and AVG SPEED modes. All threemodes are reset simulta...

yellow blue 2-49 D After moving the crossrails, be sure to tighten all the slider screws. D For the purpose of wind noise reduction, locate the front and rear crossrails in line with the two center supports. NOTICE: Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 lbs. (91 kg) on the luggage carrier may dama...

yellow blue 2-51 Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. Youcan also swing them from side to side. Your visors mayhave an extension that can be pulled out for additionalglare protection and a strap for holding small items,such as maps. Visor Vanity Mirror (If Equipped) Some vis...

yellow blue 2-52 Universal Transmitter (Option) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may cause...

yellow blue 2-54 Operating the Transmitter Press and hold the appropriate button on the universaltransmitter. The indicator light comes on while thesignal is being transmitted. If the hand - held transmitter appears to program the universal transmitter but does not open your garage door,and if the g...

yellow blue 2-55 2. Press the training button on the garage door opener motor head unit. An indicator light will begin to flash when the motor head unit enters thetraining mode. Note: Following this step, you have 30 seconds tostart Step 3. 3. Return to the universal transmitter in your vehicle and ...

yellow blue 2-58 Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know howfast you’re going, about how much fuel remains, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.

yellow blue 2-59 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both milesper hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Yourodometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven,in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers(used in Canada). Your odometer is tamper re...

yellow blue 2-60 When one of the warning lights comes on and stays onwhen you are driving, or when one of the gages showsthere may be a problem, check the section that tells youwhat to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice.Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous. So pleas...

yellow blue 2-61 Charging System Indicator Light The charging system lightwill come on briefly whenyou turn the ignition on, butthe engine is not running, asa check to show you thelight is working. Then it should go out once the engine is running. If itstays on, or comes on while you are driving, yo...

yellow blue 2-62 You can only drive for a short time with the readings ineither warning zone. If you must drive, turn off allunnecessary accessories. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possibleproblem in the electrical system. Have the vehicleserviced as soon as possible. Brake System Warnin...

yellow blue 2-63 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light United States Canada With the anti - lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for severalseconds. That’s normal. If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving,your vehicle needs service. If th...

yellow blue 2-65 NOTICE: Modifications made to the engine, transmission,exhaust or fuel system of your vehicle or thereplacement of the original tires with other thanthose of the same Tire Performance Criteria(TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controlsand may cause the SERVICE ENGINE SOON orCH...

yellow blue 2-66 If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission systemmalfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully installthe cap. See “Filling Your Tank” in the Index. Thediagnostic syst...

yellow blue 2-67 A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by adangerously low oil level or other problems causing lowoil pressure. CAUTION: Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that itcatches fire. You or others could be burned.Check your oi...

yellow blue 2-68 Service AWD Light (If Equipped) This light should come onbriefly when you turn on theignition, as a check to showyou it is working. The SERVICE AWD light comes on to indicate thatthere may be a problem with the drive system andservice is required. Malfunctions can be indicated by th...

yellow blue 2-69 Fuel Gage The fuel gage tells youapproximately how muchfuel you have remainingwhen the ignition is on. When the gage first indicates E (Empty), you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more fuel as soon as possible. Here are things some owners ask about. None of thesein...

3- yellow blue 3-1 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Besure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. 3 - 2 Comfort Controls 3 - 2 Heating/Air Conditioni...

yellow blue 3-2 Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. Your comfort control system usesozone - friendly R - 134a refrigerant. With these systems, you can control the heating, coolingand ventilation in your vehicle. Your vehicle also has aflow - through vent...

yellow blue 3-3 BI - LEVEL: This setting brings in outside air and blows it out through the heater floor vents and the instrument panel vents. If you move the temperature knob between hot and cold, cooler air will come out of the upper vents while warmer air comes out of the floor vent. The air cond...

yellow blue 3-4 Function Knob This knob is next to the temperature knob. The functionknob allows you to choose the direction of air delivery. OFF: This setting turns the system off. VENT: The air comes out at the vents on your instrument panel. BI - LEVEL: With this setting, the heated outside air c...

yellow blue 3-5 Rear Air Conditioning System (Option) You may have rear air conditioning. The rear airconditioning switch is located to the right of the heatercontrols. Turn the switch toward HIGH for higherairflow in the rear area. Turn the switch to the OFFposition to turn the system off. Air Cond...

yellow blue 3-6 If your vehicle has rear air conditioning, setting it onLOW may enhance the front A/C performance byallowing trapped refrigerant in the rear lines to circulate. The rear air conditioning system will only send cooledair if the front system is on. It can still be used tocirculate air, ...

yellow blue 3-7 Your vehicle has air vents near the center and on thesides of the instrument panel that allow you to adjust thedirection and the amount of airflow inside the vehicle.Move the dial on the vent up or down to direct airflowto your preference. Increase or reduce the amount ofairflow by o...

yellow blue 3-9 Audio Systems Your Delco Electronics audio system has been designedto operate easily and give years of listening pleasure.You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaintyourself with it first. Find out what your DelcoElectronics system can do and how to operate all itscontr...

yellow blue 3-10 Finding a Station AM - FM: Press the lower knob to switch between AM and FM. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations. SEEK: Press the right arrow to tune to the next higherstation and the left arrow to tune to the next lowerstation and s...

yellow blue 3-13 Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that areup to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longerthan that are so thin they may not work well in this player. Once the tape is playing, use the knobs for VOLUME,BAL, FADE, BASS and TREB just as yo...

yellow blue 3-17 TAPE AUX: Press this button to return to the tapeplayer when playing the radio. The lighted arrow willappear and show the direction of play when a tape is inthe active mode. EJECT: Press this button to remove the tape. The radio will now play. EJECT can be used with eitherthe igniti...

yellow blue 3-20 Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press lightly on this knob to release it from itsstored position. Turn the control clockwise to adjustsound to the right speakers and counterclockwise toadjust sound to the left speakers. The middle positionbalances the sound between the speakers. FADE: P...

yellow blue 3-21 REV (4): Press and hold REV to return rapidly to afavorite passage. You will hear the disc selection play athigh speed while you press the REV button. This allowsyou to listen and find out when the disc is at the desiredselection. Release REV to resume playing. FWD (6): Press and ho...

yellow blue 3-22 Rear Seat Audio (If Equipped) This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to anyof the music sources including AM - FM, automatic tone control, cassette tapes and CDs. However, the rear seatpassengers can only control the music sources that thefront seat passengers are not li...

yellow blue 3-26 Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped) THEFTLOCK R is designed to discourage theft of your radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radiofunctions whenever battery power is removed. The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used orignored. If ignored, the system plays n...

yellow blue 3-27 Unlocking the Theft - Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn the ignition on. LOC will appear on the display. 2. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. 3. Press MN again to make the last two d...

yellow blue 3-28 Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,especially at night. The longer range, however, cancause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pickup noise from things like storms and power lines. Tryreducing the treble to reduce this n...

yellow blue 3-29 NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to yourvehicle -- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two - way radio -- be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s veryimportant to do it properly. Added soundequipment may interfere with the operation ofyour vehicle...

yellow blue 3-31 After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT forfive seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio willdisplay --- to show the indicator was reset. Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure the cassettetape is in good condition b...

4- yellow blue 4-1 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve alsoincluded many other useful tips on driving. 4 - 2 Defensive Driving 4 - 3 Drunken Driving 4 - 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 - 6 Brakin...

yellow blue 4-2 Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in yourvehicle: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.”On city streets, rural roads or...

yellow blue 4-3 Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving isa national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victimsevery year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle:D JudgmentD Muscular Coordi...

yellow blue 4-5 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcoholin one drink. No amount of coffee or number of coldshowers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t theright answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need totake sudden action, as when a child darts into the street?A person w...

yellow blue 4-6 Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go whereyou want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering andthe accelerator. All three systems have to do their workat the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it...

yellow blue 4-9 Remember: Anti - lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decreasestopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle infront of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakesif that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leaveenough r...

yellow blue 4-10 Speed limit signs near curves warn that you shouldadjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds arebased on good weather and road conditions. Under lessfavorable conditions you’ll want to go slower. If you need to reduce your speed as you approach acurve, do it before you enter th...

yellow blue 4-11 Off - Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off theedge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below thepavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off theaccelerator and then, if there is nothing i...

yellow blue 4-13 Loss of Control Let’s review what driving experts say about whathappens when the three control systems (brakes, steeringand acceleration) don’t have enough friction where thetires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steerand...

yellow blue 4-14 Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving.D Drive defensively.D Don’t drink and drive.D Adjust yo...

yellow blue 4-15 Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But aswe get older these differences increase. A 50 - year - old driver may require at least twice as much light to see thesame thing at night as a 20 - year - old. What you do in the daytime can also affect your nightv...

yellow blue 4-16 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wetroad, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well becauseyour tire - to - road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll geteven less traction. It...

yellow blue 4-18 Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build upunder your tires that they can actually ride on the water.This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’regoing fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning,it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplanin...

yellow blue 4-19 City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is theamount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out forwhat the other drivers are doing and pay attention totraffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving:D Know the best way to get to where you...

yellow blue 4-20 Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways,expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safestof all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keepup with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at th...

yellow blue 4-21 The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, notto your sense of motion. After driving for any distanceat higher speeds, you may tend to think you are goingslower than you actually are. Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you’re ready. Try t...

yellow blue 4-22 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”?Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call ithighway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with thesame scenery, along with the hum of the tires ...

yellow blue 4-24 Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving:D Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.D You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supplyof windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outerclothing, a ...

yellow blue 4-26 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in aserious situation. You should probably stay with yourvehicle unless you know for sure that you are near helpand you can hike through the snow. Here are somethings to do to summon help and keep yourself...

yellow blue 4-27 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gasto get inside. CO could overcome you and killyou. You can’t see it or smell it, so you might notknow it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow fromaround the base of your vehicle, espe...

yellow blue 4-28 Loading Your Vehicle The Certification/Tire label in your vehicle will looksimilar to this example. The Certification/Tire label is found on the rear edge ofthe driver’s door. The label shows the size of youroriginal tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtainthe gross weight...

yellow blue 4-29 CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than theGVWR, or either the maximum front or rearGAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle canbreak, and it can change the way your vehiclehandles. These could cause you to lose controland crash. Also, overloading can shorten the lifeof you...

yellow blue 4-30 Trailering Package If your vehicle is equipped with the trailering package,there is also a load rating which includes the weight ofthe vehicle and the trailer it tows. This rating is calledthe Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). When you weigh your trailer, be sure to include th...

yellow blue 4-31 NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage yourvehicle and result in costly repairs not covered byyour warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, followthe advice in this part, and see your dealer forimportant information about towing a trailerwith your vehicle. Your vehicle may be...

yellow blue 4-32 Three important considerations have to do with weight:D the weight of the trailer,D the weight of the trailer tongueD and the weight on your vehicle’s tires. Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. Forexample, speed, altit...

yellow blue 4-33 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an importantweight to measure because it affects the total or grossweight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight(GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, anycargo you may carry in it, and the people who will ...

yellow blue 4-34 Hitches It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment.Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are afew reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here aresome rules to follow:D If you’ll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg), b...

yellow blue 4-35 Your trailer brake system can tap into your vehicle’shydraulic brake system, except:D Don’t tap into your vehicle’s brake system if the trailer’s brake system will use more than 0.02 cubicinch (0.3 cc) of fluid from your vehicle’s mastercylinder. If it does, both braking systems won...

yellow blue 4-36 Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to getto know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel ofhandling and braking with the added weight of thetrailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you aredriving is n...

yellow blue 4-37 Making Turns NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering couldcause the trailer to come in contact with thevehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoidmaking very sharp turns while trailering. When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns thannormal. Do this so your tra...

yellow blue 4-38 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 move. People canbe injured, and both your vehicle and the trailercan be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, her...

yellow blue 4-39 Trailer Wiring Harness If you have the optional trailering package, your vehiclewill have an eight - wire harness, including the center high - mounted stoplamp battery feed wire. The harness is stored on the passenger’s side of the vehicle near therear wheel well. This harness has a...

5- yellow blue 5-1 Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5 - 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 - 3 Other Warning Devices 5 - 3 Jump Starting 5 - 7 Towing Your Vehicle 5 - 8 Engine Overheating 5 - 10 Cooling System 5 - 18 Engine Fan Noise...

yellow blue 5-2 Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. Theyalso let police know you have a problem. Your front andrear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. The hazard warning flasher button is located on top ofthe steering column. Press the button down to make ...

yellow blue 5-3 Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up atthe side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to useanother vehicle and some jumper cables to start yourvehicle. But please follow...

yellow blue 5-4 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touchingeach other. If they are, it could cause a groundconnection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able tostart your vehicle, and the bad grounding coulddamage the electrical systems. 3. ...

yellow blue 5-7 Towing Your Vehicle CAUTION: To help avoid serious personal injury to you or others:D Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. D Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. D Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. D Never get under your vehicle after it h...

yellow blue 5-8 Engine Overheating You will find an engine coolant temperature gage onyour vehicle’s instrument panel. See “Gages” in the Index. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn youbadly, even if you just open the hood. Stay awayfrom the engine if...

yellow blue 5-9 NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keepdriving with no coolant, your vehicle can bebadly damaged. The costly repairs would not becovered by your warranty. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear nosteam, the problem ma...

yellow blue 5-10 Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s whatyou’ll see: A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling,don’t do anything else until it cools down. The coolant level should be at the...

yellow blue 5-12 If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again. See if the engine cooling fan speed increases when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedaldown. If it doesn’t, your vehicle needs service. Turn off the engine. How to Add Coolant to the CoolantRecovery Tank If you ...

yellow blue 5-14 CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot coolingsystem can blow out and burn you badly. They areunder pressure, and if you turn the radiatorpressure cap -- even a little -- they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the coolingsystem, including the radiator press...

yellow blue 5-15 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure capwhen the coolingsystem, including theradiator pressure cap andupper radiator hose, isno longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise untilit first stops. (Don’t press down while turning the pr...

yellow blue 5-18 Engine Fan Noise This vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. Whenthe clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to providemore air to cool the engine. In most everyday drivingconditions, the clutch is not fully engaged. Thisimproves fuel economy and reduces fan noise. Underheavy ve...

yellow blue 5-19 Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazardwarning flashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehiclecan slip off the jack and roll over you or otherpeople. You and they could b...

yellow blue 5-20 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jacking equipment you’ll need is stored by yourvehicle’s rear doors, along the passenger’s side wall. 1. Remove your jack cover by pulling it away from the side wall and down to release the tabs securing thetop of the cover. 2. Remove the wheel ...

yellow blue 5-23 The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), wheelblocks (B), extension (C) and ratchet (D). Removing the Wheel Covers You will have to take off hub caps or wheel nut caps toreach your wheel nuts. Styled Steel Wheel Shown If you have a standard steel wheel, carefully pry alongthe...

yellow blue 5-30 CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightenedwheel nuts can cause the wheel to become looseand even come off. This could lead to an accident.Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you haveto replace them, be sure to get new GM originalequipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere ...

yellow blue 5-32 Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated whenyour vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Checkthe inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, youshould stop as soon as possible ...

yellow blue 5-33 If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you willneed to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking”can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you mustuse caution. CAUTION: If you ...

6- yellow blue 6-1 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about yourvehicle, an...

yellow blue 6-2 Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you tobe happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer forall your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts andGM - trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.Genuine GM parts have...

yellow blue 6-3 CAUTION: You can be injured and your vehicle could bedamaged if you try to do service work on avehicle without knowing enough about it.D Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement partsand tools before you attempt any vehiclemaintenance task. D Be sure ...

yellow blue 6-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside theUnited States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard tofind. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel notrecommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairscaused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t ...

yellow blue 6-7 NOTICE: If you need a new cap, be sure to get the righttype. Your dealer can get one for you. If you getthe wrong type, it may not fit properly. This maycause your malfunction indicator lamp to lightand your fuel tank and emissions system may bedamaged. See “Malfunction Indicator Lam...

yellow blue 6-8 Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts andstart a fire. These include liquids like gasoline,oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer andother fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or otherscould be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill...

yellow blue 6-11 Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are onproperly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on thehood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hoodand return the prop to its retainer. Then just pull the hooddown and close it firmly. Engine Oil It’s a good ide...

yellow blue 6-12 Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel orcloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,keeping the tip down, and check the level. When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll needto add at least one quart of...

yellow blue 6-13 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified bylooking for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbolindicates that the oil has been certified by the AmericanPetroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil whichdoes not carry this Starburst symbol. If yo...

yellow blue 6-14 As shown in the chart, SAE 5W - 30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 10W - 30 if it’s going to be 0 _F ( - 18 _C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not useother viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W - 50. NOTICE: Use only eng...

yellow blue 6-15 If none of them is true, use the long trip/highwaymaintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmedengine under highway conditions causes engine oil tobreak down slower. What to ...

yellow blue 6-19 Installing the Engine Cover 1. Lift the engine cover into the vehicle and slide it all the way forward. Make sure the rubber seal is overthe latches. 2. Install the two bolts at the engine cover. 3. Put the heater duct over the engine cover studs. Push up on the duct gently until it...

yellow blue 6-20 Make sure the fresh air hose is still attached after thefilter change. CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filteroff can cause you or others to be burned. The aircleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame ifthe engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and theengine b...

yellow blue 6-21 How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all theinstructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. NOTICE: Too much or too little f...

yellow blue 6-22 Checking Transmission Fluid Cold A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sittingfor eight hours or more with the engine off and is usedonly as a reference. Let the engine run at idle for fiveminutes if outside temperatures are 50 _F (10_C) or more. If it’s colder than 50 _F ...

yellow blue 6-23 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area for acold check or in the HOT area or cross - hatched area for a hot check. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the ...

yellow blue 6-24 D After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under “How to Check.” D When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handledown to lock the dipstick in place. All - Wheel Drive If you have an all - wheel - drive vehicle, b...

yellow blue 6-25 Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine howoften to check the lubricant and when to change it. See“Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. How to Check Lubricant If the level is below thebottom of the filler plughole, you’ll...

yellow blue 6-26 What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whatkind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids andLubricants” in the Index. Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)pressure - type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant los...

yellow blue 6-27 Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostatin the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops theflow of coolant through the radiator until the coolantreaches a preset temperature. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled withDEX - COOL R e...

yellow blue 6-29 Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface. When yourengine is cold, the coolant level should be at ADD, or alittle higher. When your engine is warm, the level shouldbe up to FULL HOT, or a little higher. Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX - COO...

yellow blue 6-30 Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steeringfluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system oryou hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this systemcould indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaire...

yellow blue 6-31 Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to readthe manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will beoperating your vehicle in an area where the temperaturemay fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficientprotection against freez...

yellow blue 6-32 Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filledwith DOT - 3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in thereservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluidgoes down to an acceptable level during normal brakelining wear...

yellow blue 6-33 Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid levelshould be above MIN. If it isn’t, have your brake systemchecked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, makesure...

yellow blue 6-34 NOTICE: D Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a fewdrops of mineral - based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brakesystem parts so badly that they’ll have to bereplaced. Don’t let someone put in thewrong kind of fluid. ...

yellow blue 6-35 Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but ifyou ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rearbrake linings inspected immediately. Also, the rearbrake drums should be removed and inspected each timethe tires are removed for rotation or changing. Whenyou have the fro...

yellow blue 6-36 Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days ormore, remove the black, negative ( - ) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gasthat can explode. You can be badly hurt if...

yellow blue 6-37 Headlamps Sealed Beam Lamps 1. Remove the four retainer screws and the retainer. 2. Pull the connector out and unplug the lamp. 3. Plug the new lamp into the connector. 4. Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the headlamp.

yellow blue 6-38 Composite Headlamps 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the two screws from the sidemarker/turnsignal lamp. 3. Completely remove the sidemarker/turn signal lamp by pulling out the assembly and disconnecting thesidemarker/turn signal lamp sockets from the lamp.

yellow blue 6-40 6. Remove the composite assembly. 7. Turn the halogen bulb counterclockwiseto remove from the assembly. 8. Install the new bulb into the composite assembly by turning it clockwise until it is completely tightened. 9. Replace the composite assembly by installing and tightening all of...

yellow blue 6-41 Taillamps 1. Open the rear door. 2. Remove the two screws from behind the door. 3. Pull out the taillamp assembly so you can see the socket.

yellow blue 6-43 Tires Your new vehicle comes with high - quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questionsabout your tire warranty and where to obtain service, seeyour GM Warranty booklet for details. CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.D O...

yellow blue 6-44 Inflation -- Tire Pressure The Certification/Tire label, which is on the rear edge ofthe driver’s door, shows the correct inflation pressuresfor your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means yourvehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or drivenno more than 1 mile (1.6 km). NO...

yellow blue 6-45 Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusualwear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and checkwheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires orwheels. See “When It’s Time for New Tires” and“Wheel...

yellow blue 6-46 When It’s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’stime for new tires is tocheck the treadwearindicators, which willappear when your tires haveonly 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) orless of tread remaining. You need a new tire if any of the following statementsare true:D You can see the indic...

yellow blue 6-47 CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control whiledriving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types(radial and bias - belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash.Using tires of different sizes may also causedamage to your vehicle. Be s...

yellow blue 6-48 Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based onthe wear rate of the tire when tested under controlledconditions on a specified government test course. Forexample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tiregrade...

yellow blue 6-49 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balancedcarefully at the factory to give you the longest tire lifeand best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are notneeded. However, if you notice unusual tire wear oryour v...

yellow blue 6-50 NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems withbearing life, brake cooling, speedometer orodometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumperheight, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tirechain clearance to the body and chassis. See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for more informa...

yellow blue 6-51 NOTICE: (Continued) If you have other size tires, use tire chains onlywhere legal and only when you must. Use onlySAE Class “S” type chains that are the propersize for your tires. Install them on the rear axletires and tighten them as tightly as possible withthe ends securely fasten...

yellow blue 6-52 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loosedirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic and painted surfaceswith a clean, damp cloth. Cleaning of Fabric and Carpet Your dealer has two cleaners, Multi - Purpose Interior Cleaner and Capture Non - ...

yellow blue 6-53 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a water/baking soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml)of lukewarm water. 4. Let dry. Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chilisauce and unknown stains can be removed as foll...

yellow blue 6-54 Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfacesof the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones orwaxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshieldand even make it difficult to see through the windshieldunder certain condition...

yellow blue 6-55 Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper bladesand affect their performance. Clean the blade by wipingvigorously with a cloth soaked in full - strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water. Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary;replace bla...

yellow blue 6-56 Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle byhand may be necessary to remove residue from the paintfinish. You can get GM - approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials”in the Index.) Your vehicle has a “basecoat/clearcoat” pa...

yellow blue 6-57 Cleaning Tires To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. NOTICE: When applying a tire dressing always take care towipe off any overspray or splash from all paintedsurfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle.Petroleum - based products may damage the paint finish a...

yellow blue 6-58 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials PART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 994954 23 in. x 25 in. Polishing Cloth – Wax Treated Exterior polishing cloth 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 L) Tar and Road Oil Remover Removes tar, road oil and asphalt 1050173 16 oz. (0.473 L) Chrome Cleaner and Polis...

yellow blue 6-59 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears ona plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on thedriver’s side. You can see it if you look through thewindshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN alsoappears on the Vehicle Ce...

yellow blue 6-60 Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicleunless you check with your dealer first. Someelectrical equipment can damage your vehicleand the damage wouldn’t be covered by yourwarranty. Some add - on electrical equipment can keep...

yellow blue 6-61 Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected fromshort circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakersand fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces thechance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver - colored band inside the f...

yellow blue 6-62 Fuse/Circuit Breaker Usage 1 Stop/Turn/Hazard Lamps,CHMSL, Chime Module 2 Heated Mirror (Not Used) 3 Courtesy Lamps, Power OutsideMirrors, Glove Box Lamp, Dome Reading Lamps, Vanity Mirror Lamps Fuse/Circuit Breaker Usage 4 DRL Relay, DRL Module, ChimeHeadlamp Switch, Keyless Entry,...

yellow blue 6-64 Underhood Electrical Center The underhood electrical center is located toward therear of the engine compartment on the driver’s side. Lift the hood and open the cover to gain access to thisfuse block. Feed Usage AUX B Upfitter Battery Feed AUX A Upfitter Accessory Feed RelayA/C Rela...

yellow blue 6-66 Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamps Quantity Trade No. Halogen Headlamps - Sealed Beam 2 H6054 Halogen Headlamps - Composite 2 9006 (Low - Beam) Halogen Headlamps - Composite 2 9005 (High - Beam) Parking, Turn Signal Lamps 2 3157NA Rear, Stoplamps 2 2057 Sidemarker Lamps 4 194 Back - u...

yellow blue 6-67 Capacities and Specifications All capacities are approximate. English and metricconversions are given. Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”in the Index for more information. Engine Specifications Engine “VORTEC” 4300 V6 CSFI* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RPO L35 . . . ...

yellow blue 6-68 Front Axle Capacity Front Axle 2.6 pint (1.2 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Axle Capacity Standard Rear Axle 3.5 pint (1.7 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Locking Rear Axle 3.5 pint (1.7 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air con...

7- yellow blue 7-1 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety,dependability and emission control performance. 7 - 2 Introduction 7 - 4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 - 5 Short Trip/Cit...

yellow blue 7-2 Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plansupplements your new vehicle warranties. See yourWarranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your dealerfor details. Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep yourvehicle in good wo...

yellow blue 7-3 How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” showswhat to have done and how often. Some of theseservices can be complex, so unless you are technicallyqualified and have the necessary equipment, you should...

yellow blue 7-4 Part A: Scheduled MaintenanceServices Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep yourvehicle in good working condition. But we don’t knowexactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive very shortdistances only a few times a week. Or you may drivelong distan...

Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-5 Short Trip/City Definition Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ifany one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:D Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outsidetemperatures are below freezing. ...

Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-7 Long Trip/Highway Intervals Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whicheveroccurs first). Drive Axle Service. Tire Rotation. Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km...

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-8 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles(166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles(166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shownat 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed atthe same interval after 150,000 m...

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-29 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles(166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles(166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shownat 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed atthe same interval after 150,00...

yellow blue 7-41 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services whichshould be performed at the intervals specified to helpensure the safety, dependability and emission controlperformance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.Whenev...

yellow blue 7-42 At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all yourbelts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages areworking properly. Look for any other loose or damagedsafety belt system parts. If you see anything that mightkeep a safety bel...

yellow blue 7-43 Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle couldmove suddenly. If it does, you or others could beinjured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking ...

yellow blue 7-44 Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turnthe ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position.D The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). D The key should come out only in LOCK. Parking Brake and Automatic...

yellow blue 7-45 Part C: Periodic MaintenanceInspections Listed in this part are inspections and services whichshould be performed at least twice a year (for instance,each spring and fall). You should let your dealer’sservice department or other qualified service center dothese jobs. Make sure any n...

yellow blue 7-46 Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding,and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts asneeded. Replace any components that have high effortor excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator andcruise control cables. Drive Axle Service Check...

yellow blue 7-47 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtainedfrom your dealer. USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine Oil with the AmericanPetroleum Institute Certified ForGasoline Engines “Starburst”sym...

yellow blue 7-49 Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record thedate, odometer reading and who performed the servicein the boxes provided after the maintenance interval.Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be adde...

yellow blue 7-50 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

8- yellow blue 8-1 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtainservice publications and how to report any safety defects. 8 - 2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 - 4 Customer Assistance for...

yellow blue 8-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to yourdealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns withthe sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle willbe resolved by your dealer’s sales or servicedepartments. Sometimes, however, despite the...

yellow blue 8-4 The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court programadministered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus tosettle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or theinterpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.Although you are required to resort to this informal disputeresol...

yellow blue 8-5 Canada General Motors of Canada LimitedCustomer Communication Centre, 163-0051908 Colonel Sam DriveOshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English)1-800-263-7854 (French)1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs))Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 All Overseas Locations GMODC...

yellow blue 8-6 Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customersatisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce theestablishment of the Chevrolet Roadside AssistanceCenter. As the owner of a 1999 Chevrolet, membershipin Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside A...

yellow blue 8-7 Chevrolet offers Courtesy Transportation for customersneeding warranty service. Courtesy Transportation willbe offered in conjunction with the coverage provided bythe Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warrantyto eligible purchasers of 1999 Chevrolet passenger carsand light duty tr...

yellow blue 8-8 Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet has always exemplified quality and value inits offering of motor vehicles. To enhance yourownership experience, we and our participating dealersare proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customersupport program for new vehicles. The Courtesy Trans...

yellow blue 8-9 Courtesy Rental Vehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnightwarranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provideyou with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for arental vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to amaximum of $30.00 per day supported by receipts. T...

yellow blue 8-12 CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1999 CHEVROLET SERVICE MANUALSService Manuals have the diagnosis and repair informationon engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,electrical, steering, body, etc.RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASEUNIT REPAIR MANUALThis m...

9- yellow blue 9-1 Section 9 Index A ccessory Power Outlet 2 - 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Add - On Equipment 4 - 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Bag 1 - 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding ...