Chevrolet C2216 - Manual

vi Model Reference This manual covers these models: Tahoe Suburban

1-2 Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, and fold them up and down. It also tells you aboutreclining front seatbacks and head restraints. Manual Front Seat CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while t...

1-6 Heated Front Seats (If Equipped) If your vehicle has thisfeature, the button used tocontrol the driver’s heatedseat is located on thedriver’s door panel. Thebutton used to control thepassenger’s heated seat islocated on the passenger’sdoor panel. To activate the heated seats, press the button on...

1-8 Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of therestraint is closest to the top of your head. This positionreduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. On some models, the head restraints tilt forward andrearward also. The rear seat head restraints in your vehicle ma...

1-9 Folding the Seatbacks CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could moveforward in a sudden stop or crash. That couldcause injury to the person sitting there. Alwayspress rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. On all models with 60/40 split bench seats, you mustinsert the center occ...

1-11 Make sure that the buckles on the driver’s side seatbackare accessible to the outboard and center occupant andare not under the seat cushions. On Tahoe/Yukon models make sure the head restraintsare returned to the upright position. Bucket Seats (Suburban/Yukon XL Second Row) If your vehicle has...

1-13 Once the seatbacks are folded down, the rear seatfootwell area will be exposed and will have to becovered by the load floor panel. To create a load floor, do the following: 1. Release the panels from the seatbacks by pushing forward on the latches. 2. Then fold the panels back to cover the rear...

1-14 Tilting the 50/50 Split Bench Seat CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forwardin a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injuryto the person sitting there. Always press rearwardon the seatback to be sure it is locked. CAUTION: If the support rod isn’t properly engaged, thefold...

1-15 To return the seat to the seating position do thefollowing: 1. Push forward on the seat and release the support lock rod. 2. Secure the support rod in its stored position on the underside of the seat. 3. Lower the seat to the floor and let the seat drop into place. 4. Lift up on the carrying ha...

1-16 4. Squeeze the release lever, located in the lower middle to unlatch the seat from the floor, whilepulling the seat out. 5. While holding the rear of the seat up, roll the seat out of the vehicle. Replacing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forwardi...

1-17 Full Bench Seat (Third Row) If your vehicle has a full bench seat, the seatback can be folded and the seat can be tilted or removed from the vehicle. Folding the Seatback CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forwardin a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injuryto the person ...

1-18 Tilting the Full Bench Seat CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forwardin a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injuryto the person sitting there. Always press rearwardon the seatback to be sure it is locked. CAUTION: If the support rod isn’t properly engaged, thefolded thir...

1-19 5. Tilt the seat fully forward and secure it in place using the support rod located on the underside of the seaton the passenger’s side. Make sure the rod pin isfully engaged in the lock. 6. Push and pull on the seat. Make sure the support rod is holding it firmly in place. Use the seat in this...

1-20 3. To unlatch the seat from the floor, pull up on therelease lever labeled 2,located at the rear of theseat, and lift the rear ofthe seat up off the floor. 4. Squeeze the release lever, located in the lower middle to unlatch the seat from the floor whilepulling the seat out. 5. While holding th...

1-21 CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, notproperly attached, or twisted won’t provide the protection needed in a crash. The personwearing the belt could be seriously injured. Afterinstalling the seat, always check to be sure thatthe safety belts are properly routed and attached,and a...

1-22 Suburban/Yukon XL: The passenger’s side of thesecond row 60/40 or rear bucket seats has an easy entryfeature. This makes it easy to get in and out of the thirdseat, if your vehicle has one. To operate the easy entry seat turn the release lever,located near the back of the seat rearward. Tilt th...

1-24 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it.

1-25 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The riderdoesn’t stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...

1-27 Here Are Questions Many People AskAbout Safety Belts -- and the Answers Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after anaccident if I’m wearing a safety belt? A: You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt,even if you’re upside down. And your cha...

1-28 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safetybelts and children. And there are different rules for smallerchildren and babies. If a child will be riding in yourvehicle, see the part of this manual...

1-30 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 ...

1-31 Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckledin the wrong place like this. In a crash, the beltwould go up over your abdomen. The belt forceswould be there, not at the pelvic bones. This couldcause serious int...

1-32 Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is over an armrest. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goesover an armrest like this. The belt would be muchtoo high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt.The belt force would then be applied at theabdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and ...

1-34 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.

1-35 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...

1-36 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...

1-38 CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very close to, anyair bag when it inflates can be seriously injuredor killed. Air bags plus lap - shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for youngchildren and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safetybelt system nor its air bag system is d...

1-39 How the Air Bag Systems Work Where are the air bags? The driver’s frontal air bag is in the middle of thesteering wheel. The right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in theinstrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s side impact air bag is in the side of thedriver’s seatback closest...

1-41 When should an air bag inflate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bagsare designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal ornear - frontal crashes. But they are designed to inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed“threshold level.” If your vehicle goe...

1-42 How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions,even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel orthe instrument panel. In moderate to severe sidecollisions, even belted occupants can contact the insideof the vehicle. The air bag supplements the prote...

1-44 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced.There are parts of the air bag systems in several placesaround your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manualhave information about servicing your vehicle and theair bag systems. To purchase a service ...

1-46 Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has front and rear bench seats, someonecan sit in the 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 the belt.

1-47 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 buckle is p...

1-48 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap - Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap - shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted.

1-51 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides forChildren and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide addedsafety belt comfort for older children who haveoutgrown booster seats and for small adults. Wheninstalled on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide betterpositions the belt away from the...

1-52 Third Row Seat 1. For the second row, remove the guide from its storage clip on the trim panel near the side of theseatback. For the third row, remove the guide fromits storage clip on the side of the seatback. 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots...

1-54 Third Row Seat 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions”earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulderbelt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze thebelt edges together so that you can take them o...

1-57 Q: What are the different types of add - on child restraints? A: Add - on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basictypes. Selection of a particular restraint should takeinto consideration not only the child’s weight,height and age but also whether...

1-58 CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quiteunlike that of an adult or older child, for whomthe safety belts are designed. A young child’s hipbones are still so small that the vehicle’s regularsafety belt may not remain low on the hip bones,as it should. Instead, it may settle up aroun...

1-60 A booster seat (F - G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Somebooster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and somehigh - back booster seats have a five - point harness. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window. Q: How do ch...

1-61 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the childrestraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, itwill have a label saying that it meets federal motorvehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You mayfind these instructions on the restraint itself or in...

1-62 Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision.For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored tothe vehicle. Some top strap - equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being...

1-63 In Canada, the law requires that forward - facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap beanchored. In the United States, some child restraints also have a top strap. If your child restraint has a topstrap, it should be anchored. Anchor the top strap to one of the following anch...

1-64 Tahoe/Suburban/Yukon/Yukon XL models with rearseats: A child restraint with a top strap should only beused in the second or third row. Don’t use a childrestraint with a top strap in the front seat because there’sno place to anchor the top strap. An anchor loop bracket for a top strap is located...

1-66 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) (If Equipped) Your vehicle may have the LATCH system. If it does,you’ll find anchors (A) in the second row seats, wherethe seatbacks meets the seat cushions. To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this childrestraint system, e...

1-76 Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats 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. Q: What is the proper way to ...

1-77 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 - shoulder belt, b...

1-78 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 abdomen. That co...

2-2 Windows CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the windowsclosed is dangerous. A child can be overcome bythe extreme heat and can suffer permanentinjuries or even death from heat stroke. Neverleave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with thewindows closed in warm or hot weather.

2-3 Manual Windows Turn the hand crank on each door to manually raise or lower the manual windows. Power Windows (If Equipped) If you have power windows, the controls are located oneach of the side doors. The driver’s door has a switch for the passenger’swindows as well. Your power windows will work...

2-4 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.

2-5 Your vehicle has onedouble - sided key for the ignition and all door locksas well as the spare tirehoist lock. Your vehicle may also havea key that locks and unlocksthe center floor consoleonly (if equipped). If you ever lose your keys, your dealer will be able toassist you with obtaining replac...

2-6 Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous.D Passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doors and fall out of amoving vehicle. When a door is locked, thehandle won’t open it. You increase thechance of being thrown out of the vehicle ina crash if the doors aren’t locked. So...

2-7 Power Door Locks Press the raised side of theswitch, marked L on eitherfront door to lock all thedoors at once. Press the recessed side of the switch marked U to unlockall the doors at once. If your vehicle has thispower door lock switch,press the bottom of theswitch on either front doorto lock ...

2-10 Lockout Prevention This feature protects you from locking your key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a door is open. If the power lock switch is pressed when a door is openand the key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lockand then the driver’s door will unlock. Child Se...

2-12 Operation UNLOCK: Pressing this button once will unlock thedriver’s door. The parking lamps will flash and theinterior lights will come on. The ground illuminationlamps will come on. Pressing UNLOCK again withinthree seconds will cause the remaining doors to unlock.The parking lamps will flash ...

2-13 NOTICE: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch anyof the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter dothe following: 1. Insert a dime, or similar object, in the slot between the co...

2-14 Liftgate CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgateglass, liftgate or rear doors 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 liftgate glass, liftgateor rear doors o...

2-15 Panel Doors To open the rear panel doors, you must open thepassenger’s side panel door first. If the door is locked,insert your door key in the lock and turn itcounterclockwise to unlock it. To open the passenger’s side panel door, pull on thehandle and pull the door open. To open the driver’s ...

2-16 Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock yourvehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight.Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. Parking Lots Even if you park in a lot where someone will bewatching your vehicle, it’s still best to lock it up andta...

2-17 If a door is opened without the key or the remote keylessentry transmitter, the alarm will go off. Your vehicle’sheadlamps will flash and the horn will sound for abouttwo minutes, then will turn off to save the battery power. Remember, the theft - deterrent system won’t activate if you lock the...

2-18 Passlock R Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlocktheft - deterrent system. Passlock is a passive theft - deterrent system. Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with avalid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lockcylinder is tampered with, fuel is disab...

2-19 Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the keyto five different positions. A (ACCESSORY): This position lets you use thingslike the radio, power windows and the windshieldwipers when the engine is off. Push in the key and turn it toward you. B (LOCK): This position...

2-20 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) (If Equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) feature which will allowcertain features on your vehicle to continue to work upto 20 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF. Your radio, power windows, sunroof (if equipped), ...

2-22 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is located on the driver’s side of the enginecompartment, near the power steering fluid reservoir. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110 - volt AC outlet. CAUTION: Plugging the co...

2-24 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage yourtransmission. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,ice or sand without damaging your transmissi...

2-26 Tow/Haul Mode Selector Button Your vehicle is equipped with a tow/haul mode. Theselector button is located on the end of the column shiftlever. You can use this feature to assist when towing orhauling a heavy load. See “Tow/Haul Mode” in theIndex for more information. The tow/haul mode also int...

2-27 If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released,the brake system warning light will go off. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can causeyour rear brakes to overheat. You may have toreplace them, and you could also damage otherparts of your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer an...

2-29 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with theengine running. Your vehicle could movesuddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)with the parking brake firmly set. If you havefour - wheel drive and your transfer case is in NEUTRA...

2-30 Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lockcontrol system. You have to fully apply your regularbrakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when theignition is in RUN. See “Automatic Transmission” inthe Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on...

2-31 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...

2-32 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...

2-33 Automatic Level Control The automatic level control rear suspension is availableon C/K 1500 vehicles and comes as a part of theAutoride t suspension. This type of level control is fully automatic and willprovide a better leveled riding position as well as betterhandling under a variety of passe...

2-34 Four - Wheel Drive (If Equipped) If your vehicle has four - wheel drive, you can send your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extratraction. To get the most satisfaction out of four - wheel drive, you must be familiar with its operation. Read thepart that follows before using four - ...

2-37 Shifting Out of 4LO To shift from 4LO to 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 2HI yourvehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N) andthe ignition in RUN. The preferred method for shiftingout of 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph(1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Pre...

2-38 Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To shift out of NEUTRAL: 1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. 2. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N) and turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off. 3. Press the button for the desired transfer case shift position (2HI, 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 4LO). 4...

2-39 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes the following:D Turn and Lane Change SignalsD Headlamp High/Low Beam ChangerD Flash - to - Pass Feature D Windshield WipersD Windshield WasherD Cruise Control (If Equipped)For information on the exterior l...

2-40 Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each flash of theturn signal. To turn off the chime, move the turn signallever to the off position. Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low to high beam or hig...

2-41 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 can set the wiper speed for a long or short delaybetween wipes. This can be very useful in light rain ...

2-43 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 usecruise control. 1. Move the...

2-45 Exterior Lamps The control on the driver’s side of your instrument paneloperates the exterior lamps. Turn the control clockwise to operate the lamps. The exterior lamp control has three positions: (Off): Turning the control to this position turns off all lamps, except the Daytime Running Lamps ...

2-47 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. Fullyfunctional daytime run...

2-49 Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control This feature controls the brightness of the instrumentpanel lights. The thumbwheel for this feature is located next to theheadlamp control. Turn the thumbwheel up to adjust the instrument panellights. Turn the thumbwheel up to return the radiod...

2-50 Your vehicle may also have reading lamps in otherlocations. To turn the lamps on or off, press the buttonlocated next to the lamp. The lamps are fixed and cannotbe adjusted. Dome Lamps The dome lamps will come on when you open a door. You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning thethumbwheel...

2-51 Mirrors Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror Pull the tab under the mirror toward you to reduce glarefrom headlamps behind you after dark. Push the tabaway from you for normal daytime operation. Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirrorwith Compass and Temperature Display (If Equipped) When on, an elec...

2-53 Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration if one of thefollowing occurs:D After five seconds, the display does not show a compass heading (N for North, for example), theremay be a strong magnetic field interfering with thecompass. Such interference may be caused by amagnetic antenna ...

2-54 4. Press the COMP button on the bottom of the mirror until the new zone number appears in the display.After you stop pressing the button in, the display willshow a compass direction within a few seconds. Outside Manual Adjust Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the sideof yo...

2-55 Camper-Type Outside Mirrors (If Equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with camper - type mirrors, they can be adjusted so you can have a clear view ofobjects behind you. Pull out the mirror head to extend it for better visibilitywhen towing a trailer. Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equip...

2-56 Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convexmirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from thedriver’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 h...

2-57 Armrest Storage Compartment (If Equipped) Your vehicle may have a center armrest storagecompartment in the front bench seat. To open it, fold down the armrest and press the latchhandle located at the front of the armrest. Then, let thelid pop up and swing open. The storage compartment has a cas...

2-59 To remove the shade from the vehicle: 1. Let the shade go all the way into the holder. 2. Then, grasping the passenger’s side shade endcap, push the shade endcap toward the driver’s side of the vehicle. The endcap should lock in thecompressed position. 3. Lift the shade up on the passenger’s si...

2-61 Your vehicle has a Center High - Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) located above the glass or above the rear load doors. If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, care should be taken not to block or damage theCHMSL unit. Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Front Ashtray The front ashtray is located ne...

2-62 Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (If Equipped) Pull the sun visor down and lift the mirror cover to turnon the lamps. There is a slide switch to adjust thebrightness of the lamps. Accessory Power Outlets With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliaryelectrical equipment such as a cellula...

2-63 OnStar R System (If Equipped) OnStar is a vehicle communications system that offers a variety of services and provides a one - touch hands - free communication link between you and the OnStar Center. To receive OnStar services, a servicesubscription agreement is required and an additional fee m...

2-64 The light will be red in the event of an OnStar systemmalfunction. If this occurs press the OnStar button toattempt to contact an advisor. If the connection is made,the advisor will assist you with steps to take to makesure that the system is functioning properly. If youcannot contact the advis...

2-65 D Vehicle Locator Service: To contact the center, call 1 - 888 - 4 - ONSTAR. You will be required to provide your security information. An advisor will send acommand to your vehicle to sound the horn and/orflash the lamps. D Route Support: An advisor can provide directions or guidance to most p...

2-66 Sunroof (If Equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a power slidingsunroof. To open or close your sunroof, the ignition or RAP needs to be active. See “Retained AccessoryPower” in the Index. Press and release the rear side of the button located inthe front overhead console to express - open...

2-67 HomeLink R Transmitter (If Equipped) 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 causeundesi...

2-69 2. Press the Learn or Smart button on the garage door opener motor head unit. An indicator light willbegin to flash when the motor head unit enters thetraining mode. Following this step, you have 30 seconds to start Step 3. 3. Return to HomeLink in your vehicle and firmly press and release the ...

2-72 Instrument Panel Cluster United States Heavy Duty Transmission version shown. Canada and Light Duty Transmission Clusters similar. Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you have and man...

2-73 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). Trip Odometer The trip odometer can te...

2-74 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 please get to kno...

2-75 CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light stays on after youstart your vehicle, it means the air bag systemmay not be working properly. The air bags inyour vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or theycould even inflate without a crash. To help avoidinjury to yourself or others, have your vehiclese...

2-76 Readings in the low warning zone may occur when alarge number of electrical accessories are operating inthe vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for anextended period. This condition is normal since thecharging system is not able to provide full power atengine idle. As engine speeds are in...

2-77 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...

2-80 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle isworking. During a majority of the operation, the gagewill read 210 _F (100_C) or less. If you are pulling a load or going up hills, it is...

2-81 At approximately 265 _F (130_C), the message center will display a TRANS FLUID HOT message and thetransmission will enter a transmission protection mode.When the transmission enters the protection mode, youmay notice a change in the transmission shiftingpatterns. The transmission will return to...

2-82 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (ServiceEngine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada) United States Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a computer whichmonitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emissioncontrol systems. This system is called OBD II (On - Board Diagnostic...

2-83 NOTICE: Modifications made to the engine, transmission,exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle orthe replacement of the original tires with otherthan those of the same Tire Performance Criteria(TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controlsand may cause the SERVICE ENGINE SOON orCHECK ...

2-84 If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage toyour vehicle:D Reducing vehicle speed.D Avoiding hard accelerations.D Avoiding steep uphill grades.D If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light stops flashi...

2-85 Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See“Fuel” in the Index. Poor fuel quality will cause yourengine not to run as efficiently as designed. You maynotice this as stalling after start - up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, m...

2-86 Oil Pressure Gage United States Canada The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure inpsi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running.Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outsidetemperature and oil viscosity, but readi...

2-87 Cruise Light (If Equipped) United States Canada The CRUISE light comes on whenever you set yourcruise control. See “Cruise Control” in the Index. Tow/Haul Light This message is displayedwhen the tow/haul mode hasbeen activated. For more information, see “Tow/Haul Mode” in the Index. Fuel Gage U...

2-88 Here are some situations you may experience with your fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem withthe fuel gage.D At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full. D It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated. For example, the gage may ...

2-89 Trans Fluid Hot If you have an automatic transmission, you have atransmission temperature warning display contained inthe message center. If the transmission fluid temperature becomes high, the message will be displayed. When the transmission enters the protection mode, youmay notice a change i...

2-93 Change Engine Oil This message is displayedwhen the engine oil needs to be changed. The messageis only displayed for 15 seconds at the start of each ignition cycle. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset theEngine Oil Life System. See “Engine Oil, When toChange” in the Index. Security...

2-94 Service Ride Control This message is displayedwhen a possible problemexists with the Autoride t system (if equipped.) For more information, see “Autoride t” in the Index. Cargo Door Ajar This message is displayedwhen the rear liftglass,liftgate or panel doors are ajar when the ignition is in RU...

3-2 Comfort Controls Standard Comfort Controls Fan Knob The knob on the left side of the control panel adjusts thefan speed. To increase airflow, turn the knob clockwise.To decrease airflow, turn it counterclockwise. To turnthe fan off, turn the knob to OFF. Temperature Knob The middle knob on the c...

3-4 (Blend): Airflow is delivered through the floor outlets, center floor console outlets (if equipped), thewindshield defroster outlets and the side windowdefroster outlets. The air conditioning compressor mayrun to dehumidify the air to prevent window fogging. (Defrost): This setting directs most ...

3-5 The auto recirculation feature will activate when thefollowing are true:D the air conditioning system is activated,D the outside air button is on, andD the vehicle load is high due to city traffic, extended idling or hot weather. The system will automatically switch to the recirculationmode to l...

3-6 When both the fan control and mode knobs are in theAUTO position, the system will then automaticallymaintain the desired cabin temperature as selected.Manual control of functions is also available. Temperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel lets you select thedesired air temperature i...

3-9 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems(If Equipped) If your vehicle has one of these systems, you canincrease and decrease the airflow at the rear vents.Depending on the system you have and the settingselected, you can send cooled or heated air to the rear of the vehicle. Rear Air Conditionin...

3-12 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems with Electronic Climate ControlSystem (If Equipped) Front Control Rear Control With this system the rear passengers can control thetemperature of the air flow for the rear seating area. Theclimate control has three controls. To adjust the airflow speed,...

3-13 Air Conditioning On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hotair inside escape. This reduces the time it takes for yourvehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closedfor the air conditioner to work its best. The A/C button, below the mode knob, allows the aircoming into your vehicle...

3-14 Heating The heater works best if you keep your windows closedwhile using it. On cold days, use the floor or bi - level setting with the temperature knob in the red area. On cold days, approximately 32 _F ( - 0 _C) or lower, if your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission,you may expe...

3-15 The defogger will shut itself off after several minutes. Ifyou need additional warming time, press the buttonagain. You can turn the defogger off at any time bypressing the button. If your vehicle is equipped with heated outside mirrors,the rear window defogger button will also activate theheat...

3-16 Your vehicle has air outlets in the center and on the sides of yourinstrument panel. You can turn the outlets from side - to - side or up and down to direct the flow of air. The left driver andpassenger outlets on vehicles equipped with airconditioning have shut off knobs. Turn the knob to thel...

3-17 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 of its controls, to be sure you’re getting themos...

3-18 SEEK : Press the right or left arrow to seek to the next or previous station and stay there. SCAN : Press both SCAN arrows. SCAN will appear on the display. The radio will scan to the nextstation, play for a few seconds, then scan to the nextstation. Press the RECALL knob or both SCAN arrows to...

3-20 SEEK : Press the right or left arrow to seek to the next station or previous station and stay there. The radiowill seek to stations with a strong signal only. The soundwill mute while seeking. To scan stations, press and hold either SEEK arrow fortwo seconds until SCAN appears on the display. T...

3-21 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn theknob clockwise to increase bass and counterclockwise todecrease bass. TREB (Treble): Press this knob lightly so it extends.Turn the knob clockwise to increase treble andcounterclockwise to decrease treble. If a ...

3-22 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to search forthe previous track. If you hold this pushbutton or press itmore than once, the disc will advance further. Sound ismuted in this mode. 2 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to play thetracks on the disc in random order. RANDOM willappear on t...

3-23 EJECT: Press this button to eject the disc from theplayer and play the radio. When the same or a new discis inserted, the disc will start playing on track one. If acompact disc is left sitting in the opening for more thana few seconds, the player will pull the CD back in. Theradio will continue...

3-25 P.SET PROG (Preset Program): The front passengersmust be listening to something different for each ofthese functions to work:D Press this button to scan through the preset radio stations set on the pushbuttons on the main radio.The radio will go to a preset station, play for a fewseconds, then ...

3-26 Primary Radio Controls The following functions are controlled by the main radio: 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton or the leftSEEK arrow (in the opposite direction that the lightedtape direction arrow points) to search for the previousselection. A minimum three - second blank gap is need...

3-29 If the code entered is incorrect, SEC will appear on thedisplay. The radio will remain secured until the correctcode is entered. When battery power is removed and later applied to asecured radio, the radio won’t turn on and LOC willappear on the display. To unlock a secured radio, see “Unlockin...

3-30 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 of your vehicle’s engine, ...

3-31 The recommended cleaning method for your remotecassette tape player is the use of a scrubbing action,non - abrasive cleaning cassette with pads, which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn.The recommended cleaning cassette is available throughyour dealer (GM Part No. 1234...

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 freeways, it ...

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 CoordinationD Visi...

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 with even a m...

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 room up ahead...

4-12 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. Speed-Sensitive Steering (If Equipped) This system varies the amount of steering effortproportionate to your vehicle speed. Steerin...

4-13 Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems -- steering and acceleration -- have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Adding thesudden acceleration can demand too much of thoseplaces. You can lose control. Refer to “Traction Assis...

4-14 An emergency like this requires close attention and aquick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel atthe recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you canturn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removingeither hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, andjust as quickly straigh...

4-15 Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on atwo - lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goesback into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two - lane highway is a potentiall...

4-16 D Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving outof the right lane to pass. When you are far enoughahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in yourinside mirror, activate your right lane change signaland move back into the right lane. (...

4-21 Before You Go Off-Roading There are some things to do before you go out. For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenanceand service work done. Check to make sure allunderbody shields (if so equipped) are properlyattached. Be sure you read all the information aboutyour four - wheel - driv...

4-22 Environmental Concerns Off - road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises environmentalconcerns. GM recognizes these concerns and urgesevery off - roader to follow these basic rules for protecting the environment:D Always use established trails, roads an...

4-23 Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving It’s a good idea to practice in an area that’s safe andclose to home before you go into the wilderness.Off - road driving does require some new and different driving skills. Here’s what we mean. Tune your senses to different kinds of signals. Youreyes, for...

4-24 Scanning the Terrain Off - road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain. You need to be familiar with the terrainand its many different features. Here are some things to consider. Surface Conditions. Off - roading can take you over hard - packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, san...

4-25 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...

4-26 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 ...

4-29 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?...

4-30 Q: Are there some things I should not do whendriving down a hill? A: Yes! These are important because if you ignore them you 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 dow...

4-31 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 ...

4-32 Q: What if I’m driving across an incline that’s nottoo steep, but I hit some loose gravel and start toslide downhill. What should I do? A: If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways,turn downhill. This should help straighten out thevehicle and prevent the side slipping. However, amuch ...

4-34 Driving in Water Light rain causes no special off - road driving problems. But heavy rain can mean flash flooding, and floodwaters demand extreme caution. Find out how deep the water is before you drive throughit. If it’s deep enough to cover your wheel hubs, axles orexhaust pipe, don’t try it ...

4-35 After Off-Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected on theunderbody, chassis or under the hood. Theseaccumulations can be a fire hazard. After operation in mud or sand, have the brake liningscleaned and checked. These substances can causeglazing and uneven braking. Check the bo...

4-37 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’s always wi...

4-38 Driving too fast through large water puddles or evengoing through some car washes can cause problems, too.The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles.But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t workas well in a quick sto...

4-39 Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles orstanding water, water can come in through yourengine’s air intake and badly damage yourengine. Never drive through water that is slightlylower than the underbody of your vehicle. If youcan’t avoid deep p...

4-40 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 are going. ...

4-41 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 the samespeed ...

4-42 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 to be well re...

4-43 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highwayhypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness,or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road withthe same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on theroad, ...

4-45 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...

4-46 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet theroad probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires andthe road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’llhave a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be very careful. Wh...

4-47 If you don’t have a traction system, accelerate gently.Try not to break the gentle traction. If you accelerate toofast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surfaceunder the tires even more. Your anti - lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery ro...

4-49 Then, shut the engine off and close the window almostall the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine againand repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortablefrom the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve thefuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can getout of the vehic...

4-50 Dinghy Towing When towing your vehicle, turn the ignition off. To prevent your battery from draining while towing,remove the IGN 0 fuse from the instrument panel fuse block. Be sure to reinstall the fuse when you reachyour destination. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” inthe Index. Two - Wheel -...

4-53 Loading Your Vehicle The Certification/Tire label is found on the rear edge ofthe driver’s door or in the Incomplete Vehicle Documentin the cab. The label shows the size of your original tires and theinflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weightcapacity of your vehicle. This is called t...

4-54 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 your vehicle. N...

4-55 There’s also important loading information for off - road driving in this manual. See “Loading Your Vehicle forOff - Road Driving” in the Index. Trailer Recommendations You must subtract your hitch loads from the CargoWeight Rating (CWR) for your vehicle. CWR is themaximum weight of the load yo...

4-56 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 trailer withyour vehicle. Additional rear axle maintenanc...

4-58 Operating the vehicle in tow/haul when lightly loaded or withno trailer at all will not cause damage. However, there is no benefit to the selection of tow/haul when the vehicle isunloaded. Such a selection when unloaded may result inunpleasant engine and transmission driving characteristicsand ...

4-62 You can ask your dealer for our trailering information oradvice, or you can write us at the address listed in yourWarranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet. In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada LimitedCustomer Communication Centre, 163 - 005 1908 Colonel Sam DriveOshawa, Ontari...

4-63 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upperlimit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on theCertification label at the rear edge of the driver’s door orsee “Tire Loading” in the Index. Then be sure you don’tgo over the GVW limit for your vehi...

4-64 Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg)loaded, then it needs its own brakes -- and they must be adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions forthe trailer brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust andmaintain them properly. Your trailer brake system can t...

4-67 You may also want to activate the tow/haul mode if thetransmission shifts too often. See “Tow/Haul Mode” inthe Index. When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades,consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at alower temperature than at normal altitudes. If you turnyour engine off i...

4-69 Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you’repulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for moreon this. Things that are especially important in traileroperation are automatic transmission fluid (don’toverfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belt, cool...

4-71 The seven - wire harness contains the following trailer circuits:D Yellow: Left Stop/Turn SignalD Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn SignalD Brown: TaillampsD White: GroundD Light Green: Back - up Lamps D Red: Battery FeedD Dark Blue: Trailer BrakeA jumper harness for an electric trailer brake control...

4-72 Four Wire Trailer Harness Adapter If you need to tow a light - duty trailer with a standard four - way round pin connector, an adapter connector is included with your vehicle. Connect the adapter withthe tab (arrow) pointingtoward the top. The cap on the wiring harness willlock onto the tab (ar...

5-3 Jump Starting If your battery (or batteries) has run down, you maywant to use another vehicle and some jumper cables tostart your vehicle. Be sure to follow the steps below todo it safely. CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because:D They contain acid that can burn you. D The...

5-5 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause batterygas to explode. People have been hurt doing this,and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight ifyou need more light. Be sure the batteries have enough water. Youdon’t need to add water to the ACDelco R battery (or batteries) installed in eve...

5-8 Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative Terminal B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative ( - ) Terminals C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles dothe following: 1. Disconnect the ...

5-10 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 steam comingfrom it. CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle unti...

5-11 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning, along with a low coolant message,can indicate a serious problem. See “Low CoolantMessage” in the Index. If you get an engine overheat warning with no lowcoolant message, but see or hear no steam, the problemmay not be too serious. Some...

5-12 Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s whatyou’ll see: 8100 V8 Engines All Other Engines A. Coolant Surge Tank B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C. Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling,don’t do anything else until it cools down. The vehi...

5-14 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, check to see ifcoolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visiblebut the coolant level isn’t at or above the FILL COLDmark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water andDEX - COOL R coolant at the cool...

5-15 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling systemcan be dangerous. Plain water, or some otherliquid such as alcohol, can boil before the propercoolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolantwarning system is set for the proper coolantmixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture,your engine...

5-18 Engine Fan Noise Your 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 fan is spinning slower and the clutch isnot fully engaged. This improves fuel economy andreduces fan no...

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 Tahoe/Yukon Models (Under Driver’s Side Rear Seat) A. Tool Kit with Jack Tools and Gloves B. Bracket and Wing Nut Tahoe/Yukon Models (Rear Access Panel) A. Speaker B. Bottle Jack C. Wing Nut D. Retaining Hook E. Tire Blocks F. Cover Panel

5-21 Suburban/Yukon XL Models A. Bottle Jack B. Wheel Blocks C. Wing Nut D. Mounting Bracket E. Removable Tray F. Retaining Hook G. Retaining Bracket and Wing Nut H. Tool Kit with Jack Tools and Gloves The equipment you’ll need is under the storage tray inthe left trim panel for Suburban/Yukon XL mo...

5-25 If your vehicle has wheelnut caps, loosen them byturning the wheel wrenchcounterclockwise. If youhave a center cap withwheel nut caps, the wheelnut caps are designed toremain with the center cap.Remove the center cap. If the wheel has a smooth center piece, place the chiselend of the wheel wren...

5-26 2. Position the jack under the vehicle. If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle, position the jack on the frame behind the flat tire where the framesections overlap. On all 1500 series vehicles, use the jacking pad providedon the rear axle. On 2500 series vehicles, use the axlebetween t...

5-27 Front Position Rear Position 1500 Series Rear Position 2500 Series 3. Make sure the jack head is positioned so that the rear axle is resting securely between the grooves that areon the jack head. Turn the wheel wrench clockwiseto raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough offthe ground so ...

5-29 6. After mounting the spare, put thewheel nuts back on with therounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighteneach wheel nut byhand using thewheel wrench untilthe wheel is heldagainst the hub. Front Position

5-30 Rear Position 1500 Series Rear Position 2500 Series 7. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack completely. 8. Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown by turning the wheel wrench clockwise.

5-31 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 as soon as y...

5-35 Tahoe/Yukon Models (Rear Access Panel) A. Speaker B. Bottle Jack C. Wing Nut D. Retaining Hook E. Tire Blocks F. Cover Panel Suburban/Yukon XL Models A. Bottle Jack B. Wheel Blocks C. Wing Nut D. Mounting Bracket E. Removable Tray F. Retaining Hook G. Retaining Bracket and Wing Nut H. Tool Kit ...

5-36 Spare Tire Your vehicle, when new, had a fully inflated spare tire.A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its inflationpressure regularly. See “Inflation - Tire Pressure” and “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index for informationregarding proper tire inflation and loading your vehicle.For i...

5-37 NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of yourvehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheelstoo fast while shifting your transmission backand forth, you can destroy your transmission. For information about using tire chains on your vehicle,see “Tire Chains” in the Index. Rocking Y...

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 Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that gasoline meet specificationswhich were developed by the American AutomobileManufacturers Association and endorsed by theCanadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association for bettervehicle performance and engine protection. Gasolinesmeeting these specifica...

6-5 Additives Some gasolines that are not reformulated for lowemissions may contain an octane - enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl(MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasolinewhether the fuel contains MMT. General Motors doesnot recommend the use of such gasolin...

6-6 Only vehicles that have the 5.3L V8 engine (VIN Code Z) may use 85% ethanol fuel (E - 85). Many service stations will not have an 85% ethanol fuel (E - 85) pump available. The U. S. Department of Energy has an alternative fuels website(http://afdcmap.nrel.gov/nrel/) that can help you findE - 85 ...

6-9 When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sureyou fully install the cap. The diagnostic system candetermine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperlyinstalled. This would allow fuel to evaporate into theatmosphere. See “Malfunc...

6-10 Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts andstart a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil,coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and otherfluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others couldbe burned. Be careful not to drop or spill thingsthat wil...

6-11 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located near the center ofthe grill. 3. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are onproperly. Pull down the hood and close it firmly.

6-12 Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the VORTEC 5300 V8 engine (VORTEC 4800 and 6000 V8 engines similar), you’ll seethe following:

6-14 When you open the hood on the VORTEC 8100 V8 engine you’ll see the following: A. Engine Air Cleaner/FilterB. Coolant Surge TankC. Air Filter Restriction IndicatorD. Engine Oil DipstickE. Automatic Transmission DipstickF. Engine Oil Fill G. FanH. Remote Negative ( - ) Terminal (GND) I. Remote Po...

6-15 Engine Oil If the CHECK ENG OILLEVEL message appears on the instrument cluster, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For more information, see “CHECK ENG OIL LEVEL”in the Index. You should check your engine oil level regularly; this isan added reminder. Checking Engine O...

6-16 Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes todrain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstickmight not show the actual level. 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...

6-18 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...

6-19 As in the chart shown previously, 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 engi...

6-20 How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message The GM Oil Life System t calculates when to change your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use.Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it cancalculate when the next oil change is required. If asituation occurs where you change your oil pri...

6-21 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/filter assembly has an indicatorthat lets you know when the air filter is dirty and needsto be serviced. The indicator is located on the air cleanercover. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in theIndex for more information on location. See “Owner ...

6-24 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 50,000 miles(83 000 km) if the vehicle’s GVWR is over 8,600 or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or...

6-25 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...

6-27 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, ...

6-28 How to Check Lubricant 1500 Series shown, 2500 and 3500 Series similar To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on alevel surface. The proper level for the 1500 Series is from 5/8 inch to1 5/8 inch (15 mm to 40 mm) below the bottom of thefiller plug hole. The proper level for the 2500 ...

6-29 How to Check Lubricant Automatic Transfer Case To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on alevel surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricantto raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole.Use care n...

6-31 Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled withDEX - COOL R engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles(240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add onlyDEX - COOL R extended life coolant. The following explains your coolin...

6-32 What to Use Use a mixture of one - half clean, drinkable water and one - half DEX - COOL R coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, youdon’t need to add anything else. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling systemcan be dangerous. Plain water, or som...

6-33 Checking Coolant The coolant surge tank islocated in the enginecompartment on thepassenger’s side of thevehicle. See “EngineCompartment Overview” inthe Index for moreinformation on location. CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when theengine and radiator are hot can allow steam andscal...

6-34 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Your vehicle may beequipped with one of the twocaps shown. See “EngineCompartment Overview” inthe Index for moreinformation on location. The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fullyinstalled on the coolant surge tank. NOTICE: Your coolant surge tank pressure...

6-35 Power Steering Fluid 8100 Engines All Other Engines

6-36 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 andrepaired. See “Engine Compartment Overvie...

6-37 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 ...

6-38 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...

6-39 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...

6-40 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 come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle ismoving (except when you are push...

6-41 Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its manyparts have to be of top quality and work well together ifthe vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehiclewas designed and tested with top - quality GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking sys...

6-42 Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative ( - ) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery fromrunning down. CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gasthat can explode. You can be badly hurt if youaren’t c...

6-43 Headlamps 1. Remove the two pins on the top of the headlamp assembly. To remove the pins, turn the outer pinoutward and pull it straight up. To remove the innerpin, turn it in and pull it straight up. A. Low - Beam Headlamp B. High - Beam Headlamp 2. Pull the headlamp assembly out. 3. Unplug th...

6-45 Taillamps A. Turn Signal Lamp B. Back - up Lamp C. Stoplamp 1. Use a tool to remove the two screws from thelamp assembly. 2. Remove the lamp assembly. 3. Press the release tab and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp housing. 4. Pull the old bulb straight out fro...

6-46 Roof Marker Lamps 1. Remove the two screws and lift off the lens. 2. The center roof marker lamps has six screws to remove. 3. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise to remove it from the socket.

6-48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at leasttwice a year for wear and cracking. See “Wiper BladeCheck” in the Index for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and areremoved in different ways. For proper type and length,see “Norma...

6-49 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 Overloading y...

6-50 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). NOTICE: Don’t ...

6-51 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 or wheels.See “When It’s Time for New Tires” and “WheelReplacement”...

6-52 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...

6-53 If you ever replace your tires with those not having aTPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type(bias, bias - belted or radial) as your original tires. CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control whiledriving. If you mix tires of ...

6-54 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tiresidewall between tread shoulder and maximum sectionwidth. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the systemdeveloped by the United States National HighwayTraff...

6-55 Temperature -- A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance to the generation ofheat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested undercontrolled conditions on a specified indoor laboratorytest wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause thema...

6-56 Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rustedor corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel,wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If thewheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminumwheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See yourdealer if any...

6-57 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 information. Used R...

6-58 Tire Chains CAUTION: If your vehicle has P265/75R16, LT265/75R16 orP265/70R16 size tires, don’t use tire chains. Theycan damage your vehicle because there’s notenough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehiclewithout the proper amount of clearance cancause damage to the brakes, suspension or othe...

6-59 NOTICE: If you have a tire size other than P265/75R16,LT265/75R16 or P265/70R16, use tire chains onlywhere legal and only when you must. Use chainsthat are the proper size for your tires. Installthem on the tires of the rear axle. Don’t use chains on the tires of the front axle. Tighten them as...

6-60 Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can.In many uses, these will damage your vehicle:D AlcoholD Laundry SoapD BleachD Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loosedirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic and painted surfaces...

6-61 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black),egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine andblood can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. 2. If a stain remains, follow t...

6-62 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 conditions. Cleaning ...

6-63 Cleaning the Outside of theWindshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters whenrunning, wax, sap or other material may be on the bladeor windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with a full - strength...

6-64 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a carwashing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Followinstructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.” Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle byhand may be necessary to remove residue from ...

6-65 Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keeptheir luster. Washing with water is all that is usuallyneeded. However, you may use chrome polish onchrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary. Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoiddamaging pr...

6-66 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...

6-68 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 ...

6-69 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...

6-70 Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block access dooris on the driver’s side edgeof the instrument panel. Pulloff the cover to access thefuse block. You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor which ismounted to the fuse block access door. To remove fusesif you don’t have a fuse extractor, hold...

6-73 Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located on the driver’s sideof the vehicle near the battery. Lift the cover for accessto the fuse/relay block. You will see fuses to the top right of the fuse centerblock once you remove the cover. These are spare fusesand can be used accordingly...

6-77 Fuse Usage LT TURN Left Turn Signals FR PRK Front Parking Lamps, Sidemarker Lamps W/W PMP Windshield Washer Pump HORN Horn (Relay) IGN C Ignition Switch, Fuel Pump,PRND321 Display, Crank RDO AMP Radio Amplifier HAZ LP Exterior Lamps, Hazard Lamps EXP LPS Not Used HORN Horn CTSY LP Interior Lamp...

6-78 Capacities and Specifications Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for more information. All capacities are approximate. Engine Type VIN Code Spark Plug Gap VORTEC 4800 V8 V 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) VORTEC 5300 V8 T 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) VORTEC 6000 V8 U 0.060 inches ...

6-79 Cooling System Capacity After refill, the level must be rechecked. See “Cooling System” in the Index. Engine Transmission Quantity VORTEC 4800 V8 Automatic with front A/C 14.4 quarts (13.6 L) VORTEC 4800 V8 Automatic with front and rear A/C 15.8 quarts (15.0 L) VORTEC 5300 V8 Automatic with fro...

6-80 Engine Oil with Filter Capacity After refill, the level must be rechecked. Add enoughengine oil so that the fluid is within the proper operatingrange. See “Engine Oil” in the Index. Engine VIN Quantity with Filter [ VORTEC 4800 V8 V 6.0 quarts (5.7 L) VORTEC 5300 V8 T 6.0 quarts (5.7 L) VORTEC ...

6-81 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available at the time of printing,and are subject to change. If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it wasbuilt, or if you have...

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 conditi...

7-3 How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explainswhat 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 ...

7-4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services 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 distances all the...

Scheduled Maintenance 7-5 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles(166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles(166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of this vehicle. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be repeated at the same intervalafter 150,000 m...

Scheduled Maintenance 7-6 Engine Oil and Chassis LubricationScheduled Maintenance Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the GM Oil Life System t (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Reset the system. Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you knowwhen to change the engine oil a...

Scheduled Maintenance 7-9 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. j Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footn...

Scheduled Maintenance 7-15 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) j Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. j Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. j Change automatic transmission fluid and filter filter if the vehicle’s GVWR is over 8600 lbs. or if the vehicle is mainly driven under ...

Scheduled Maintenance 7-16 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) j Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use.Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure testthe cooling ...

7-17 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...

7-18 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...

7-19 Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them lastlonger, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Applysilicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold,damp weather more frequent application may berequired. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Autom...

7-20 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 and the regular brake. See...

7-21 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 Transmissio...

7-22 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 do these jobs. Make sure any necessary r...

7-23 Fuel System Inspection Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks. Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they arecracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outsideof the radiator and air ...

7-28 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 will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or servicedepartments. Sometimes, however, despite the bestintent...

8-4 You may contact the BBB using the toll - free telephone number or write them at the following address: BBB Auto LineCouncil of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.4200 Wilson BoulevardSuite 800Arlington, VA 22203 - 1804 Telephone: 1 - 800 - 955 - 5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the ...

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 Please contact th...

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 2002 Chevrolet, membershipin Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside Assistance is...

8-8 For prompt assistance when calling, please have thefollowing available to give to the advisor:D Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)D License plate numberD Vehicle colorD Vehicle locationD Telephone number where you can be reachedD Vehicle mileageD Description of problem Canadian Roadside Assista...

8-9 If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicleoff for service, you are urged to do so as early in thework day as possible to allow for same day repair. Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while youwait. However, if you are unable to wait Chevrolet helpsmin...

8-10 Courtesy Transportation is available only atparticipating dealers and all program options, such asshuttle service, may not be available at every dealer.Please contact your dealer for specific information aboutavailability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangementswill be administered by appropri...

8-11 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehiclehas a safety defect, you should immediately notifyTransport Canada, in addition to notifying GeneralMotors of Canada Limited. You may write to: Transport Canada330 Sparks StreetTower COtt...

8-12 SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repairinformation on engines, transmission, axle, suspension,brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer CaseUnit Repair Manual This manual ...