Chevrolet 2000 - Manual

iv Table of Contents (cont'd) Maintenance Schedule Service and Appearance Care Section 7 Section 6 Scheduled MaintenancePeriodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and LubricantsMaintenance Records Appearance CareElectrical System/Fuses and Circuit BreakersCapacities and SpecificationsNormal...

Table of Contents (cont'd) Customer Assistance Information In the Index you will find an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read. Section 8 Customer Satisfaction ProceduresCustomer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance a...

vii 2 - Door Utility 4 - Door Utility About Driving Your Vehicle As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate thisvehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident.Be sure to read the “on - pavement” and “off - road” driving guidelines in this manual. (See “Your Driving, the ...

viii You will also find a circlewith a slash through it inthis book. This safetysymbol means “Don’t,”“Don’t do this” or “Don’tlet this happen.” Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that coulddamage your vehicle. In the notice a...

ix 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 isdriven: DOOR LOC...

For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Service Station Guide Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded gas only, 87 Octane or higher. See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Flui...

1-2 Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjustthem, and fold them up and down. Manual Front Seat CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle ismoving. The sudden movement could startle andconfuse you, ...

1-3 Manual Lumbar Support If you have this feature,there will be a knob on theoutside of the driver andpassenger bucket seats. Turn the knobcounterclockwise toincrease lumbar support andclockwise to decreaselumbar support. Power Seats (If Equipped) If you have this feature, there will be a control p...

1-6 Heated Front Seats (If Equipped) If you have this feature, thecontrol is located on theside of the seat. This featurewill quickly heat the lowercushion and lower back ofthe driver and frontpassenger seats for added comfort. Press the lower part of the switch to turn the heater onlow. Press the u...

1-9 Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Models) The right front seat of your vehicle makes it easy to getin and out of the rear seat.D Tilt the right front seatback completely forward and the whole seat will slide forward. D Move the seatback to its original position after someone gets into the rear seat area. ...

1-11 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety beltsproperly. It also tells you some things you should not dowith safety belts. And it explains the air bag system. CAUTION: Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t weara safety belt properly. If you are...

1-12 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 know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be soserious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t...

1-14 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel ...

1-16 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 andyour passengers can be hurt. Being a good driverdoesn’t protect you from things beyond yourcontrol,...

1-19 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 against your ...

1-20 Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt isbuckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash,the belt would go up over your abdomen. Thebelt forces would be there, not at the pelvicbones. This could cause serious int...

1-22 Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. Ina crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of thebelt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted,make it straight so it can work properly, or askyour dealer to fix it.

1-23 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 for everyone...

1-24 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 To learn ho...

1-26 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.

1-28 How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions,even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or theinstrument panel. Air bags supplement the protectionprovided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force ofthe impact more evenly over the occupan...

1-29 D Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper service can mean that your air bagsystem won’t work properly. See your dealer for service. NOTICE: If you damage the covering for the driver’s or theright front passenger’s air bag, the bag may notwork properly. You may have...

1-30 Adding Equipment to Your AirBag-Equipped Vehicle Q: If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to thefront of my vehicle, will it keep the air bagsfrom working properly? A: As long as the push bumper or bicycle rack isattached to your vehicle so that the vehicle’s basicstructure isn’t changed, it...

1-32 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 vehicle in a crash...

1-34 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug onthe hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this appliesforce to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be lesslikely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, thebelt would apply force at your abdomen. This couldcause serious or e...

1-35 To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults(4-Door Models) Four-door models have rear shoulder belt comfortguides. This feature will provide added safety beltcomfort for children who have outgrown child restraintsand for...

1-39 4. Position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety BeltExtender” at the end of this section. Make sure therelease button on the buckle is positioned so youwould be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly ifyou ever had to....

1-41 CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in avehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until acrash. 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) babywill sudden...

1-42 Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided byappropriate restraints. Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints are available in four basictypes. When selecting a child restraint, take...

1-46 Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if theyare restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We atGeneral Motors therefore recommend that you put yourchild restraint in a rear seat outside position. Never puta rear-facing child restraint in the front...

1-47 Top Strap In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing childrestraints have a top strap, and that the strap beanchored. In the United States, some child restraints alsohave a top strap. If your child restraint has a top strap, itshould be anchored. Anchor brackets for the rear outside seat p...

1-53 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 getthe additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that chil...

1-56 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 long enough for...

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 the power windows or othercontrols or even make the vehicle move. Don’tleave the keys in a vehicle with children.

2-4 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 may not be so ...

2-5 Power Door Locks (If Equipped) If your vehicle has power door locks, the switch islocated on the armrest. Remove the ignition key andpress LOCK to lock all the doors at once. To unlock the doors, press the raised area next to the key symbol. On four - door models, the switch on each rear door wo...

2-6 Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, take your key, open yourdoor and set the locks from inside. Then get out andclose the door. Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlockyour doors and rear endgate from about 3 feet (1 m) upto 30...

2-7 Operation UNLOCK: When you press UNLOCK, the driver’sdoor will unlock automatically, the parking lamps willflash and the interior lights will go on. If you pressUNLOCK again within three seconds, the remainingdoors will unlock, the parking lamps will flash and theinterior lights will go on. LOCK...

2-8 NOTICE: When replacing the battery, use care not to touchany of the circuitry. Static from your bodytransferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter: 1. Insert a dime in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing near t...

2-9 Endgate/Liftgate CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the rearwindow, endgate or liftgate open because carbonmonoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle.You can’t see or smell CO. It can causeunconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the rear window, endgate orliftgate open o...

2-12 Emergency Release for OpeningEndgate/Liftgate 1. Peel back or slit the carpet locally to expose the access hole in the trim panel. 2. Use a thin screwdriver to reach through theaccess holes in both thetrim panel and thehardware cover. Pry the release levertoward the passenger’sside until the gl...

2-13 Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.Although your vehicle has a number of theft - deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys i...

2-14 Content Theft - Deterrent (If Equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a contenttheft - deterrent alarm system. With this system, theSECURITY light will flashas you open the door (if your ignition is off). This light reminds you to activate the theft - deterrent system. Here’s how to do it: ...

2-15 Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by following these steps: 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window and open the driver’s door. 2. Activate the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is open, orwith the remote keyless entry transmitter. ...

2-16 New Vehicle “Break - In” NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate“break - in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:D Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km). D Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for th...

2-18 Key Release Button The key cannot be removedfrom the ignition of manualtransmission vehicles unless the key releasebutton is used. To remove the key on manual transmission vehicles,turn the key to OFF. Then turn the key to LOCK whilepressing the key release button down at the same time.Pull the...

2-19 Manual Transmission The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL and theparking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to thefloor and start the engine. Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down -- that’s a safety feature. 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your i...

2-20 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) In very cold weather, 0 _F ( - 18 _C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting andbetter fuel economy during engine warm - up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum offour hours prior to starting your vehi...

2-21 Automatic Transmission Operation Your automatic transmission may have a shift leverlocated on the console between the seats or on thesteering column. There are several different positions for your shift lever. If your vehicle is equipped with a column shift lever, it features an electronic shif...

2-22 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) beforestarting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatictransmission shift lock control system. You have to fullyapply your regular brakes before you can shift fromPARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. If youcannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pres...

2-24 Tow/Haul Selector Switch (If Equipped) Your vehicle may beequipped with a tow/haulselector switch. This switchwill be located on the floor console. If your vehicle is equipped with the tow/haul selectorswitch, you can use this feature to more efficiently towor haul a heavy load. To select the t...

2-25 SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press theaccelerator pedal. THIRD, FOURTH AND FIFTH (3, 4 and 5): Shiftinto THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the sameway you do for SECOND (2). ...

2-26 When this light comes on, you can shift to the nexthigher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions letyou. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly andshift when the light comes on. While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go onand off if you quickly change the position of th...

2-30 4HI: Use 4HI when you need extra traction, such as onsnowy or icy roads or in most off - road situations. This setting also engages your front axle to help driveyour vehicle. 4LO: This setting also engages your front axle anddelivers extra torque. You may never need 4LO. It sendsmaximum power t...

2-33 Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedaldown with your right foot. Push down the parking brakepedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brakesystem warning light will come on. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brakepedal down. Pull the BRAKE ...

2-34 Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle ifthe shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with theparking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehiclecan move suddenly. You or others could...

2-35 D Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the key, your vehicle is in PARK (P). Console Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move t...

2-38 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.

2-39 Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gascarbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see orsmell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if:D Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. D Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. D Your vehi...

2-40 CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle ifthe shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with theparking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine isrunning unless you have to. If you’ve left theengine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.You o...

2-42 Swing-Out Windows (2-Door Only) If your vehicle has rearswing - out windows, unlatch them at their clasps andpush out on the glass toopen them. When you close the window, be sure the latch catches. Horn To sound the horn, press the horn symbols on thesteering wheel pad. Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)...

2-43 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes your:D Turn and Lane Change SignalsD Headlamp High/Low Beam ChangerD Flash - to - Pass D Windshield WipersD Windshield WasherD Cruise Control (If Equipped) Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has ...

2-44 If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid anaccident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when yousignal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses and CircuitBreakers” in the Index) and for burned - out bulbs. If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring forthe trailer lamps, a different...

2-45 Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the bandwith the wiper symbol on it. For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Holdit there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers willstop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold theband on MIST longer. You ca...

2-46 Rear Window Washer/Wiper This switch is located on theinstrument panel. To turn the rear wiper on, slide the switch to either LOor HI. For delayed wiping, slide the switch to LO. Forsteady wiping, slide the switch to HI. To turn the wiperoff, slide the switch to OFF. To wash the window, press t...

2-47 CAUTION: D Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So,don’t use your cruise control on windingroads or in heavy traffic. D Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changesin tire traction can cause needless wheelspinning, and...

2-48 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speedand then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts offthe cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, youcan move the cruise control switch briefly from ON to R/A. ...

2-49 Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:D Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal, if you have a manual transmission. D Move the cruise switch to OFF. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,your cruise control s...

2-52 Interior Lamps Brightness Control Turn the switch next to the headlamp switch up to makeyour instrument panel lights brighter. Turn the switch allthe way up to turn on the interior lamps. Illuminated Entry Your vehicle is equipped with an illuminated entry feature. When a door is opened, the do...

2-53 Dome Lamps The dome lamps will come on when you open a door. You can also turn the dome lamps on by rotating thethumbwheel, located next to the parking/headlampsknob, all the way up to the top detent position. In thisposition, the dome lamps will remain on until they areturned off. You can use ...

2-54 Electrochromic Day/Night Inside RearviewMirror (If Equipped) This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare fromheadlamps behind you. A photocell on the back of themirror senses when it is becoming dark outside. Anotherphotocell built into the mirror surface senses whenheadlamps are behind y...

2-55 Cleaning the Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean thephotocells when necessary. Outside Manual Adjust Mirror Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the sideof your vehicle. You can fold them before entering a car wash. Pull themirrors in toward the vehicle. Push the ...

2-56 Electrochromic Outside Rearview Mirror(If Equipped) Only the driver’s side outside mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. See “ElectrochromicDay/Night Inside Rearview Mirror” earlier in this section. Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (If Equipped) When you operate the rear windo...

2-57 Reading Lamps Press the button near eachlamp to turn the readinglamps on and off. The lamps can also be swiveled to point in the desired direction. Installing a Garage Door Opener If you have a garage door opener, the front overheadcompartment can be used to conveniently store the opener. If yo...

2-59 Temperature and Compass Display The outside air temperature and the compass aredisplayed at the front of the overhead console. Thecontrol buttons are located to the left of the display. Turn the display on or off by pressing the ON/OFFbutton. Display the temperature in either degreesFahrenheit ...

2-61 The compass is self - calibrating, so it does not need to be manually set. However, if C (Calibration) is displayed,the compass will need to be calibrated. You may alsoplace the compass in a noncalibrated mode by pressingand holding the MODE and US/MET buttonssimultaneously while in the COMP/TE...

2-62 To reset the trip computer, press the MODE andUS/MET buttons simultaneously for at least twoseconds. All functions will be displayed for half asecond once the system is reset. Reset can only beperformed in the AVG ECON, FUEL USED and AVG SPEED modes. All three modes are reset simultaneously. Su...

2-64 Cargo Cover (If Equipped) If you have the optional cargo cover, you can use it tocover items in the cargo area of your vehicle. Grasp the handle and unroll the cover. Latch the postsinto the sockets on the inside trim panel on thepassenger’s side of the vehicle to secure it. CAUTION: An imprope...

2-65 Luggage Carrier (Option) CAUTION: If you try to carry something on top of yourvehicle that is longer or wider than the luggagecarrier -- like paneling, plywood, a mattress, and so forth -- the wind can catch it as you drive along. This can cause you to lose control. Whatyou are carrying could b...

2-66 NOTICE: Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 lbs. (91 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage yourvehicle. When you carry large things, never letthem hang over the rear or the sides of yourvehicle. When loading cargo on the roof panel, be sure it rests on the slats and does not scratchor damag...

2-67 Sun Visors To block out glare, you can pull the visor down. You canalso swing the visor from side - to - side. Visor Vanity Mirror Pull the sun visor down and lift the cover to expose thevanity mirror. Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (If Equipped) Pull the sun visor down and lift the mirror cov...

2-68 OnStar R System (If Equipped) OnStar is a vehicle communications service. Thefollowing services are available through a subscriptionwith OnStar and are available 24 hours a day: Emergency ServicesD Automatic Notification of Air Bag DeploymentD Theft Notification and Stolen - Vehicle Tracking D ...

2-69 HomeLink R Transmitter (If Equipped) Mini Console Full - Size Console 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 ...

2-70 Programming the Transmitter Do not use the HomeLink Transmitter with any garagedoor opener that does not have the “stop and reverse”feature. This includes any garage door opener modelmanufactured before April 1, 1982. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garagedoor you are programmi...

2-71 Note to Canadian Owners: During programming, the hand - held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting after one or two seconds. In this case, youshould press and re - press the button on the hand - held transmitter every two seconds without ever releasing thebutton on the HomeLink Transm...

2-72 2. Press the training button on the garage door opener motor head unit. An indicator light will begin toflash when the motor head unit enters the training mode. Following this step, you have 30 seconds to start Step 3. 3. Return to the HomeLink Transmitter in your vehicle and firmly press and r...

2-73 Instrument Panel A. Air VentsB. Instrument ClusterC. Transfer Case (If Equipped)D. Glove BoxE. Audio SystemF. Auxiliary Power Outlets G. Rear Window DefoggerH. Comfort ControlsI. AshtrayJ. Rear Liftgate ReleaseK. Rear Window Washer/Wiper L. Audio Steering Controls (If Equipped) M. Brake Release...

2-74 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 you’ve used, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. Standard Cluster, Canada Sim...

2-76 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both milesper hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has beendriven, in either miles (used in the United States) orkilometers (used in Canada). The odometer mileage can be checked w...

2-77 NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer inthe red range, or engine damage will occur. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages thatmay be on your vehicle. The pictures will help youlocate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that s...

2-78 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrumentpanel, which shows the air bag symbol. The systemchecks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions.The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the airbag ...

2-80 You can only drive for a short time with the reading 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. Shift Light You have the shift l...

2-81 This light should come on briefly when you turn theignition key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off theroad and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal isharder to pus...

2-82 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normaldriving conditions, you...

2-83 NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this lighton, after a while, your emission controls may notwork as well, your fuel economy may not be asgood and your engine may not run as smoothly.This could lead to costly repairs that may not becovered by your warranty. NOTICE: Modifications mad...

2-84 If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so,stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle.Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart theengine. If the light remains...

2-85 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have ormay begin programs to inspect the emission controlequipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass thisinspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to kn...

2-86 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 oil as soon as possible and have yourvehicle serviced. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oilproblems can be costly and is not...

2-89 Here are four things that some owners ask about. Noneof these show a problem with your fuel gage:D At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads F (Full). D It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may haveindicated the tan...

3-2 Comfort Controls With this system, you can control the heating, coolingand ventilation in your vehicle. Standard Climate Control System Fan Control The knob on the left side of the heating system controlpanel controls the fan speed. To increase airflow, movethe knob clockwise. To decrease airflo...

3-3 BI - LEVEL A/C: This setting cools the air entering your vehicle and directs it through the heaterfloor outlets as well as the instrument panel outlets. VENT: This setting directs most of the air through the instrument panel outlets and a small amount throughthe floor outlets. The air conditioni...

3-4 Temperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel lets you select thedesired air temperature in your vehicle. This knob willallow you to adjust the interior air temperatureindependently of the function knob setting. Move theknob clockwise toward 82 for warmer air. Move theknob counterclockwi...

3-5 With the automatic setting, the air conditioningcompressor automatically cycles when needed to coolthe air. In cold weather, when the system senses the needfor heat, the airflow will be directed out the flooroutlets. As the interior temperature approaches a desiredsetting, the blower speed will ...

3-6 BLEND: Airflow is divided equally between the heater floor outlet and the windshield defroster outlets.The air conditioning compressor may run to dehumidifythe air to prevent window fogging. DEFROST: This setting directs most air through the windshield defroster outlets and some through theheate...

3-7 Air Conditioning On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hotinside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for yourvehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closedfor the air conditioner to work its best. For quick cool - down on very hot days, use MAX A/C with the temperature kno...

3-8 Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped) If your vehicle has thisoption, the rear window will have lines that warmthe glass. For best results, clear the window of as much snow orice as possible before using the rear window defogger. To turn on the rear window defogger, find the buttonmarked REAR with ...

3-9 You will find air outlets in the center and on the sides ofyour instrument panel. You can direct the airflow side - to - side by rotating the thumbwheel located in the center of the vent. The ventcan be tilted up and down also. To control the amount of airflow through the outlets, rotate the thu...

3-10 Audio Systems Your audio system has been designed to operate easilyand give years of listening pleasure. You will get themost enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with itfirst. Find out what your audio system can do and howto operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting themost o...

3-11 AM-FM Stereo Playing the Radio VOLUME: This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume. To increase volume and turnthe radio on, turn the knob clockwise. Turn itcounterclockwise to decrease volume and turn the radio off. RECALL: Display the time with the ignition off bypressing th...

3-12 PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered pushbuttons letyou return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 14 stations (seven AM and seven FM). Just: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM - FM to select the band. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press SET. (SET will appear on the display.) 5. Press on...

3-13 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player(If Equipped) Playing the Radio VOLUME: This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume. To increase volume and turnthe radio on, turn the knob clockwise. Turn itcounterclockwise to decrease volume and turn the radio off. RECALL: Display the t...

3-15 CLN: If this message appears on the display, thecassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still playtapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible toprevent damage to the tapes and player. See “Care ofYour Cassette Tape Player” in the Index. After you cleanthe player, press and hold...

3-16 SCV: Your system has a feature calledSpeed - Compensated Volume (SCV). With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for roadand wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at thedesired level. Turn the control ring behind the upperknob clockwise to adjust the SCV. Then, as you drive...

3-18 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: Press lightly...

3-29 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player(Bose) (If Equipped) Included with the AM - FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player are six Bose high performance speakers and a six channel Bose amplifier. Please see your dealerfor details. Playing the Radio PWR - VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and ...

3-32 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 hold this butt...

3-33 Remote Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped) If you have an AM - FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc Automatic Tone Control System that includes a remotecassette player, the cassette player is located in thecenter of the instrument panel. If you have an AM - FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc Automatic Tone Co...

3-37 PREV (1): Press this button or the SEEK left arrow togo to the previous track if the current selection has beenplaying for less than eight seconds. If the PREV buttonis pressed and the current selection has been playing formore than eight seconds, it will go to the beginning ofthe current selec...

3-41 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 noise if you ...

3-42 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can causereduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damagedmechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in theircases away from contaminants, direct sunlight andextreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operateproper...

4-2 Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle Whenever we drive, we’re taking on an importantresponsibility. This is true for any motor vehicle -- passenger car, van, truck or sport utility. Driver behavior, the driving environment, and thevehicle’s design all affect how well a vehicle performs.But st...

4-3 Driving Environment You can also help avoid a rollover or other type of crashby being prepared for driving in inclement weather, atnight, or during other times where visibility or tractionmay be limited (such as on curves, slippery roads orhilly terrain). Unfamiliar surroundings can also havehid...

4-6 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally havea lower relative percentage of body water than men.Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that awoman generally will reach a higher BAC level than aman of her same body weight when each has the samenumber of drinks. The law in ma...

4-7 CAUTION: Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness andjudgment can be affected by even a small amountof alcohol. You can have a serious -- or even fatal -- collision if you drive after drinking. Please don’t drink and drive or ride with a driverwho has...

4-8 Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.That’s perception time. Then you have to bring up yourfoot and do it. That’s reaction time. Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second. Butthat’s only an average. It might ...

4-10 The anti - lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed tomake the most of available tire and road conditions. You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates onwheel speed and contro...

4-11 Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the enginestops or the system is not functioning, you can steer butit will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents m...

4-12 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effectivethan braking. For example, you come over a hill andfind a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pullsout from nowhere, or a child darts out from betweenparked cars and stops right in front of you. You canavoid th...

4-13 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 in the way, s...

4-15 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 steer andconstantly ...

4-16 Off - Road Driving with Your Four - Wheel - Drive Vehicle This off - road guide is for vehicles that have four - wheel drive. Also, see “Anti - Lock Brakes” in the Index. If your vehicle doesn’t have four - wheel drive, you shouldn’t drive off - road unless you’re on a level, solid surface. Off...

4-17 CAUTION: D Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forwardduring a sudden stop. You or yourpassengers could be injured. Keep cargobelow the top of the seatbacks. D Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over roughterrain. You or your pas...

4-18 Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when goingto a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your route.You are much less likely to get bad surprises. Getaccurate maps of trails and terrain. Try to learn of anyblocked or closed roads. It’s also a good idea to tra...

4-19 Scanning the Terrain Off - road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain. You need to be familiar with the terrain and itsmany different features. Here are some things to consider. Surface Conditions. Off - roading can take you over hard - packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, san...

4-20 Driving on Off-Road Hills Off - road driving often takes you up, down or across a hill. Driving safely on hills requires good judgment andan understanding of what your vehicle can and can’t do.There are some hills that simply can’t be driven, nomatter how well built the vehicle. CAUTION: Many h...

4-21 Driving Uphill Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, youneed to take some special steps.D Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel. D Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain your speed. Don’t use more power than you need,because you don’t want your wheels ...

4-24 Driving Downhill When off - roading takes you downhill, you’ll want to consider a number of things:D How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain vehicle control? D What’s the surface like? Smooth? Rough? Slippery? Hard - packed dirt? Gravel? D Are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts?...

4-25 Q: Are there some things I should not do whendriving down a hill? A: Yes! These are important because if you ignore themyou could lose control and have a serious accident. D When driving downhill, avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill. A hill that’s not toosteep to drive down...

4-26 Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later, an off - road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill. If this happens, you have to decidewhether to try to drive across the incline. Here are somethings to consider:D A hill that can be driven straight up or down may be too steep to drive ...

4-27 Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you’re crossing an incline, besure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphillside, even if the door there is harder to open. If you getout on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to rollover, you’ll be right in its path. If you have to...

4-28 When you drive on sand, you’ll sense a change in wheeltraction. But it will depend upon how loosely packed thesand is. On loosely packed sand (as on beaches or sanddunes) your tires will tend to sink into the sand. This hasan effect on steering, accelerating and braking. You maywant to reduce t...

4-29 CAUTION: Driving through rushing water can be dangerous.Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstreamand you and your passengers could drown. If it’sonly shallow water, it can still wash away theground from under your tires, and you could losetraction and roll the vehicle over. Don’t drivethroug...

4-30 Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. Onereason 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 your inside rea...

4-31 They may cut down on glare from headlamps, but theyalso make a lot of things invisible. You can be temporarily blinded by approachingheadlamps. It can take a second or two, or even severalseconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driverwho d...

4-34 Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION: Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. If you try to drive through flowing water, as youmight at a low water crossing, your vehicle can becarried away. As little as six inches of flowingwater can carry away a smaller vehicle. If thishappens, you a...

4-35 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 are going. Get a city ma...

4-36 The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keepup with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the samespeed most of the other drivers are driving. Too - fast or too - slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance, there is ...

4-37 Here are some things you can check before a trip:D Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? D Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?D Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? D Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?...

4-38 Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different fromdriving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’replanning to visit there, here are some tips that can makeyour trips safer and more enjoyable. (See “Off - Road Driving” in the In...

4-40 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 small shovel...

4-42 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 and yourpas...

4-43 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, especially anyth...

4-44 Recreational Vehicle Towing There may be times when you want to tow your vehiclebehind another vehicle for use at your destination. Besure to use the proper towing equipment designed forrecreational vehicle towing. Follow the instructions forthe towing equipment. When towing your vehicle, turn ...

4-46 Loading Your Vehicle The Certification/Tire label is found on the driver’s dooredge, above the door latch. The label shows the size ofyour original tires and the inflation pressures needed toobtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This iscalled the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). ...

4-47 Using heavier suspension components to get addeddurability might not change your weight ratings. Askyour dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way. NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts orcomponents that fail because of overloading. If you put things inside your vehicle -- like su...

4-48 Payload The payload capacity is shown on the Certification/Tirelabel. This is the maximum load capacity that yourvehicle can carry. Be sure to include the weight of theoccupants as part of your load. If you added anyaccessories or equipment after your vehicle left thefactory, remember to subtra...

4-49 Your vehicle may be able to tow a trailer. To identifywhat the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle,you should read the information in “Weight of theTrailer” that appears later in this section. If yours was built with trailering options, as many are,it’s ready for heavier trailers. B...

4-51 Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outsidetemperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull atrailer are all important. And, it can also depend on anyspecial equipment that you have ...

4-52 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 beriding in ...

4-53 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 3,500 lbs. (1 589 kg), be sure to ...

4-54 Driving with a Trailer CAUTION: If you have a rear - most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide(CO) could come into your vehicle. You can’t seeor smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness ordeath. (See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.) To maximize your safety when tow...

4-56 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have extrawiring and a heavy - duty turn signal flasher (included in the optional trailering package). The arrows on your instrument panel will flashwhenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properlyhooked up, the t...

4-57 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, here’show to do...

4-58 When You Are Ready to Leave AfterParking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you:D Start your engine;D Shift into a gear; andD Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have som...

4-59 Trailer Wiring Harness The light - duty trailer wiring is a six - wire harness assembly. The optional heavy - duty trailer wiring is an eight - wire harness assembly. The harnesses are stored under the vehicle, along the passenger - side frame crossmember on two - door vehicles or on the driver...

5-3 Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to useanother vehicle and some jumper cables to start yourvehicle. But please use the following steps to do it safely. CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because:D They contain acid that can burn you. D They contain gas...

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. To avoid the po...

5-7 12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t toucheach other or any other metal. Removal Procedure A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery C. Dead Battery Towing Your Vehicle CAUTION: To help avoid serious personal injury to you o...

5-8 NOTICE: Use the proper towing equipment to avoiddamage to the bumper, fascia or fog lamp areasof the vehicle. With current trends in automotive styles and design, it isessential that the correct towing equipment is used totow a vehicle. Your vehicle can be towed with wheel liftor car carrier equ...

5-9 Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on yourvehicle’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 you see or hear ste...

5-10 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear nosteam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimesthe engine can get a little too hot when you:D Climb a long hill on a hot day.D Stop after high - speed driving. D Idle for long periods in traffic....

5-11 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. When the engine is cold, the coolant level sho...

5-13 How to Add Coolant to the CoolantRecovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant levelisn’t at the ADD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean,drinkable water and DEX - COOL R engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine Coolant” in theIndex for more information.) CAUT...

5-15 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure capand upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn thepressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it firststops. (Don’t press down while turning the pressure ca...

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 engaged. This improves fueleconomy and reduces fan noise. Under heavy vehicleloading, tra...

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 be badly inju...

5-20 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jacking equipment you’ll need is stored along thedriver’s side inner rear quarter panel. In some cases, youmay have to remove the spare tire in order to reach thejack. Your vehicle is also equipped with work glovesand a plastic ground mat to assist in the c...

5-24 A. Front Frame Hole B. Rear Frame Hole (2 - Door) or Spring Hanger Hole (4 - Door) 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 undera vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Ra...

5-28 NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead tobrake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoidexpensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheelnuts in the proper sequence and to the propertorque specification. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipm...

5-33 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That willclear the area around your front wheels. If you have afour - wheel drive vehicle, shift into 4HI. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear (or with a manual transmission, between ...

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 one of thes...

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 to use the p...

6-4 If your vehicle is certified to meet California EmissionStandards (indicated on the underhood emission controllabel), it is designed to operate on fuels that meetCalifornia specifications. If such fuels are not availablein states adopting California emissions standards, yourvehicle will operate ...

6-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inyour vehicle. Static electricity discharge from thecontainer can ignite the gasoline vapor. You canbe badly burned and your vehicle damaged if thisoccurs. To help avoid injury to you and others:D Dispen...

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 hood andreturn the prop to its retainer. Then just pull the hood down firmly to close. It willlatch when dropped from 10 to 12 i...

6-12 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 oil. But you must use theright ...

6-13 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified bylooking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified bythe American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use anyoil which does not carry this starburst symbol. If you change your...

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 engine oil with...

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. Remote Oil Filter (F...

6-16 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 1. To remove the air cleaner, remove the fasteners that hold the cover on. 2. Remove the cover and lift out the air filter. 3. Insert a new air filter, then replace the air cleaner cover. 4. Tighten the fasteners to hold the cover in place. CAUTION: Operating the engin...

6-17 Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluidlevel is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one ormore of these conditions:D In heavy ci...

6-18 Wait at least 30 minutes before checking thetransmission fluid level if you have been driving:D When outside temperatures are above 90_F (32_C).D At high speed for quite a while.D In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. D While pulling a trailer.To get the right reading, the fluid should...

6-20 How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whatkind of transmission fluid to use. See “RecommendedFluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluidwhile it is hot. (A cold check is used only as areference.) If the fluid level is low, ...

6-21 Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, thevehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission iscool enough for you to rest your fingers on thetransmission case. Then, follow these steps: 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom of the fi...

6-22 When to Check and What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine howoften you should check the fluid level in your clutchmaster cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid. See“Owner Checks and Services” and “RecommendedFluids and Lubricants” in the Index. How to Check and Add Fluid...

6-23 What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whatkind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids andLubricants” in the Index. Four - Wheel Drive Most lubricant checks in this section also apply tofour - wheel - drive vehicles. However, they have two additional systems that need ...

6-24 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 the bottom of the filler plug hole,you may need to ...

6-25 A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water andDEX - COOL R coolant will: D Give freezing protection down to - 34 _F ( - 37 _C). D Give boiling protection up to 265_F (129_C).D Protect against rust and corrosion.D Help keep the proper engine temperature.D Let the warning lights and gages work as ...

6-26 NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mixture, yourengine could overheat and be badly damaged.The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by yourwarranty. Too much water in the mixture canfreeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater coreand other parts. If you have to add coolant more than four times...

6-27 Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX - COOL R coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. CAUTION: Turning the radiator pressure cap when theengine and radiator are hot can allow steam andscalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.With the coolant recovery tank, yo...

6-28 Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)pressure - type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damagefrom overheating. Be sure the arrows on the capline up with the overflow tube on the radiatorfiller neck. Power Steering Fluid...

6-29 How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down,wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, thenunscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then removethe cap again and look at the fluid level on...

6-30 NOTICE: D When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions foradding water. D Don’t mix water with ready - to - use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freezeand damage your washer fluid tank andother parts of the washer system. Also,water doesn’t clean as ...

6-31 So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off” your brake fluid.Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluidwhen your linings are worn, then you’ll have too muchfluid when you get new brake linings. You should add(or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work isdone on the brake hydr...

6-32 What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT - 3 brake fluid. Refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”in the Index. Use new brake fluid from a sealedcontainer only. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the areaaround the cap before removing it. This will help keepdirt fr...

6-33 Brake Wear Your vehicle has four - wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built - in wear indicators that make a high - pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may comeand go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are push...

6-34 Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its manyparts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Yourvehicle was designed and tested with top - quality GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your brakingsys...

6-35 Bulb Replacement Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lampsare off and the engine isn’t running. See “ReplacementBulbs” in the Index. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection, contact your GM dealer’s service department. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have p...

6-39 Taillamps 1. Open the endgate/liftgate. 2. Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly. 3. Pull the assembly away from the vehicle. 4. Turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it. Push the tab in while you turn the socket counterclockwise. 5. Holding the base of the bulb, pull the bulb strai...

6-41 5. Be sure that the notches are locked by the bottom claws. Make sure that all other claws are properlylocked on both sides of the insert slots. A. Claw in Notch B. Correct Installation C. Incorrect Installation 6. Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook. Pull up until the pivot lock...

6-43 NOTICE: (Continued) If your tires have too much air (overinflation),you can get the following:D Unusual wear D Bad handling D Rough ride D Needless damage from road hazards. When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check thetire pressure of the spare tire. How to Check Use a g...

6-45 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 indicators at thr...

6-46 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 sure to use t...

6-47 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 tiregraded 100. The r...

6-48 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 vehicle pulli...

6-49 Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle isdangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used orhow far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenlyand cause an accident. If you have to replace awheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel. Tire Chains NOTICE: If your vehicle...

6-50 Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Someare toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike amatch or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some aredangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.When you use anything from a container to clean yourvehicle, be ...

6-51 Here are some cleaning tips:D Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.D Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set. D Carefully scrape off any excess stain.D Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. D If...

6-52 Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth.D Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do it more than once. D Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a vinyl/leather cleaner. See your dealer for this p...

6-53 Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normaltobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they maycause scratches...

6-54 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depthof color, gloss retention and durability. Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Don’t wash your vehicle ...

6-55 Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and othersalts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, birddroppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., candamage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on paintedsurfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. Ifnecessary, use non - abr...

6-56 Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metalrepair or replacement, make sure the body repair shopapplies anti - corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will providethe corrosion prote...

6-57 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 Polish Use on chr...

6-58 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 Certification ...

6-59 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 other compo...

6-60 If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the sameamperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle thatyou can get along without -- like the radio or cigarette lighter -- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage. Replace it as soon as...

6-62 Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is under the hood at the driver’s side ofthe engine compartment. Remove the cover by turning the fastenercounterclockwise. To reinstall the fuse panel cover, pushin and turn the fastener clockwise.

6-65 Replacement Bulbs Lamps Quantity Number Halogen Headlamps, Composite Low Beam 2 9006 HB4 Halogen Headlamps, Composite High Beam 2 9005 HB3 Tail and Stop Lamps 4 3057 Front Sidemarker Lamps 2 194 NA Front Turn Signal Lamps 2 3157 Turn Signal Lamps 2 3157 NA Capacities and Specifications Engine D...

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 working condit...

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 shouldlet your dea...

7-4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehiclein good working condition. But we don’t know exactlyhow you’ll drive it. You may drive very short distancesonly a few times a week. Or you may drive long distancesall the...

Scheduled Maintenance 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. D Most trips...

Scheduled Maintenance 7-6 Short Trip/City Intervals Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. PositiveCrankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection. Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): C...

Scheduled Maintenance 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): Automatic...

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 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 miles (240 00...

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-9 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level ...

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-21 – When doing frequent trailer towing.– Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluidand filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km). j Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An...

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-27 – When doing frequent trailer towing.– Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluidand filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km). j Replace fuel filter. An Emission Contro...

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-29 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) j Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. j Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. j If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your...

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-30 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 miles (240...

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-32 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) (Continued) j Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 _F (32_C) or higher. – ...

7-42 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.Whenever any fluid...

7-43 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 belt system fro...

7-44 At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricantspecified in Part D. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all hood hinges, hood latch assembly,secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl,door hinges, fuel door hinge, endgate hinges, oute...

7-45 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System 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. It should be parked on a level ...

7-46 Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehiclecould begin to move. You or others could beinjured and property could be damaged. Makesure there is room in front of your vehicle in caseit begins to roll. Be ready to apply the...

7-47 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections 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 necessary re...

7-50 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT ManualTransmission Synchromesh Transmission Fluid(GM Part No. 12345349 or equivalent). AutomaticTransmission DEXRON R - III Automatic Transmission Fluid. Key LockCylinders Multi - Purpose Lubricant, Superlube R (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent). ChassisLubrication Chass...

7-53 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

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 bestintenti...

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 disputeresolution progra...

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 - Customer ...

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 2000 Chevrolet, membershipin Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside Assistance is...

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 Warranty to eligible purchasers of 2000 Chevrolet passenger carsand light duty trucks. (...

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 Transportation pr...

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. Thisrequires ...

8-10 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTSTO THE UNITED STATESGOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which couldcause a crash or could cause injury or death, you shouldimmediately inform the National Highway TrafficSafety Administration (NHTSA), in addition tonotifying General Motors. If NHTSA ...

8-11 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTSTO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada)in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notifyus. Please call us at 1 - 800 - 222 - 1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor DivisionChevrolet Customer Assistance CenterP.O. Box 7047Troy, MI 48007 - ...

8-12 CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 2000 CHEVROLET SERVICE MANUALSService Manuals have the diagnosis and repair informationon engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,electrical, steering, body, etc.RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASEUNIT REPAIR MANUALThis manual provi...