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If You’re Stuck: In Sand,  Mud, Ice or 
snow 
What  you don’t want  to  do  when  your  vehicle  is stuck  is to spin  your 
wheels.  The  method  known  as  “rocking”  can  help  you  get  o\
ut  when  you’re 
stuck,  but  you  must  use  caution. 
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fi If you let  your  tires  spin  at  high speed, they  can  explode  and  you1 or 
others could be  injured.  And, the transmiss’ion  or  other  parts of  the 
vehicle 
can overheat. That could cause  an  engine  comparlme’nt  fire 
or  other  damage.  When  you’re 
stuck, spin  the  wheels as  little  as 
possible. 
Don’t spin  the wheels  above 35 rnph 1(55 krn/h) as shown 
oln the  speedometer. 
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get  It  Out: 
First,  turn your  steering  wheel  left  and  right.  That  will  clear  the  area  \
around 
your  front  wheels.  Then  shift  back  and  forth  between 
R (Reverse)  and  a 
forward  gear  (or  with  a  manual  transmission,  between 
1 (First)  or 2 (Second) 
gear  and 
R (Reverse),  spinning  the  wheels  as  little  as  possible.  Release \
 the 
accelerator  pedal  while  you  shift,  and  press  lightly  on the  accelerator  pedal 
when  the  transmission  is  in  gear. 
If that  doesn’t  get  you  out  after  a  few  tries, 
you  may  need  to be  towed 
out. Or,  you  can  use  your  recovery  hooks, if your 
vehicle  has  them. 
If you do need to be  towed  out,  see  “Towing  Your  Vehicle’’ 
in  the  Index. 
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Other Maintenance  Items 
Hydraulic  Clutch  Grease  Fitting 
If you  have  the 4.3L (VIN code Z) engine  with  a  manual  transmission,  a 
grease  fitting  is  on  the  clutch  housing  for  lubricating  the  cl\
utch  fork  ball  stud. 
Refer  to  the  Maintenance  Schedule  for  information  on  how  to  lu\
bricate  the 
clutch  housing,  and  what  type  of  lubricant  to  use.  Be  sure  no\
t  to  over-fill 
because  you  could 
damage your  clutch. 
Front  Suspension  and  Steering  Linkage 
Refer  to the  Maintenance  Schedule  to determine  how  often  to  lubricate  the 
fittings  and  what  type  of  lubricant  to  use. 
Front  Wheel  Bearings  (Two-Wheel  Drive) 
If your  vehicle  is  two-wheel  drive,  it  has  wheel  bearings  that  mu\
st  be  cleaned 
and  repacked. 
Refer 
to the  Maintenance  Schedule  to determine  how  often  this  must  be 
done. 
Single  Belt  Accessory  Drive 
Your  new  vehicle  uses  a  serpentine  belt  that is lighter,  and  more  durable  than 
systems  with  several  belts. 
The  belt  runs  over  or  around  the  pulleys 
on the  engine. A tensioner is used 
to  keep  the  belt  tight  at  all times.  The  tensioner  also  makes  replacing  the 
belt  easier. 
If you  need  to  replace  the  belt,  be  sure  to  get  the  correct 
replacement  belt.  Your  dealership  or  parts  supplier  can  help  yo\
u  with  this. 
The  Accessory  Drive  Belt  Routing  label  on  your  vehicle  will  sh\
ow  you  how  to 
route  the  belt  your  vehicle  uses. 
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Listed below are inspections  and  services  which  should  be  performed  at  least 
twice  a  year  (for  instance,  each  spring  and  fall).  You should  let  your  GM 
dealer’s  service  department  or other  qualified  service  center 
do these  jobs. 
Make  sure  any  necessary  repairs  are  completed  at  once. 
Steering  and  Suspension  lnspectiont -Inspect front  and  rear  suspension 
and  steering  system  for  damaged,  loose  or  missing  parts,  signs \
 of  wear  or 
lack  of  lubrication.  Inspect  power  steering  lines  and  hoses  for\
  proper  hook-up, 
binding,  leaks,  cracks,  chafing,  etc.  (On vehicles  equipped  with  manual 
steering  gear,  check  for  seal  leakage.)  Lubricate  the  steering  linkage. 
Accelerator  Control  System  -Lubricate  all pivot  points  with  engine  oil, 
except  the 
TBI throttle  shaft. Do not  lubricate  the  cam  pulley.  Remove  all 
external  deposits  from  pulley.  Do  not  oil  any  accelerator  or  cruise  control 
cables.  Replace  any  cables  that  have  high effort  or  excessive  wear. 
Exhaust  System  Inspection  -Inspect  the complete  system.  Inspect  the  body 
near  the  exhaust  system.  Look  for  broken,  damaged,  missing  or 
out-of-position  parts,  as  well  as open  seams,  holes,  loose  connections  or 
other  conditions  which  could cause  a  heat  buildup  in  the  floor  pan  or  could 
let  exhaust  fumes  seep  into  the  passenger  compartments.  See  “\
Engine  Exhaust”  in  the Index.. 
Drive  Axle  Service  -Check  rear/front  axle  fluid  level  and  add  as needed. 
Check  constant  velocity  joints  and  axle  seals  for  leaking. 
Transfer  Case  (four-wheel  drive)  lnspectiont -Every 
12 months  or  at  oil 
change  intervals,  check  front  axle  and  transfer  case  and  add  l\
ubricant  when 
necessary.  Oil the  control  lever  pivot  point  and  all  exposed  control  linkage. \
Check  vent 
hose at  transfer  case  for  kinks  and  proper  installation.  More 
frequent  lubrication  may  be  required  on off-road  use. 
tA fluid loss in these  systems  may  indicate  a  problem.  Have  them  inspected 
and  repaired  at  once. 
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If You’re Stuck  In  Sand.  Mud 
Ice.  or  Snow 
............................. 5-30 
Ignition  Switch ................................ 2-9 
Inflation-Tire  Pressure ................. 6-44 
Instrument  Panel ............... 2-58,  2-62 
Digital  Cluster ................ 2-61,  2-62 
Standard Cluster ............ 2-59,  2-60 
J 
Jack  Storage ...................... 5-17,  5-27 
Jump Starting ................................. 5-3 
K 
Key Release  Lever ....................... 2-1 1 
Keys ................................................. 2-3 
L 
Lights ........ ................................... 2-46 
Brake  System  Warning ............ 4-1 6 
Bulb  Replacement .................... 6-31 
Charging  System  Light ............ 2-70 
Check  Gages  Light ................... 2-71 
Dome Lights ............................. 2-50 
Fog  Lamps ................................. 2-47 
Indicator ........................ ..2-65,  2-70 
Headlights  (See “Headlights”) 
Malfunction  Indicator 
.... 2-68,  6-37 
Operation ................................... 2-37 
Service  Engine  Soon ............... 6-37 
Rear ............................................ 6-33 
Loading  Information .4-23,  6-38,  6-41 
Loading  Your Vehicle ........ 4-23,  6-38 
Lubrication .................................... 6-35 
Front  Parkingnurn  Signal ........ 6-32 
Replacement  Chart ................... 6-63 
Accelerator  Control System .... 6-35 
Body ........................................... .- 36 
Front  Axle ........................ ..... 6-22 
Front  Suspension  and 
Steering  Linkage 
................... 6-34 
Front  Wheel  Bearings 
(Two-Wheel  Drive) 
................ 6-34 
Tailgate  Handle ......................... 6-36 
Hydraulic  Clutch  Grease 
Fitting 
..................................... 6-34 
Hood  Latches  and  Hinge ........ 6-36 
Lock  Cylinders .......................... 6-36 
Propeller  Shaft  Slip 
SplineslUniversal Joints 
....... 6-36 
Rear  Axle .................................. 6-21 
Recommended  Lubricants ...... 7-14 
Transfer  Case ............................ 6-21 
M 
Other  Items ............................... 6-34 
Periodic  Inspections ................ 7-13 
Record ....................................... 7-16 
Scheduled  Maintenance ............ 7-3 
Underbody ................................. 6-55 
Master Cylinder  (See  “Brakes”) 
Mirrors 
........................................... 2-50 
Convex  Outside ........................ 2-51 
inside ......................................... 2-51 
Outside ...................................... 2-51 
Vanity ......................................... 2-52 
Model  Reference ............................... iii 
Maintenance 
0 
Odometer ............................ 2-62,  2-63 
Off-Road  Driving (See “Driving”) 
Off-Road  Recovery 
...................... 4-1 9 
Oil .................................................... 6-9 
Additives .................................... 6-13 
Disposal of Used ...................... 6-14 
Pressure  Gage .......................... 2-69 
To Check .................................. 6-10 
What  Kind to Use .................... 6-11 
When to Add ............................ 6-10 
When to Change ...................... 6-13 
Owner  Checks  and  Services ...... 7-11 
P 
On  Hills ........................... 4-48,  4-61 
Torque  Lock  (Automatic 
Parking 
Over  Things  That  Burn 
........... 2-25 
Transmission) .............. 2-22,  4-50   

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Transmission) 
........................ 2-24 
Parking  Brake 
............................... 2-21 
Passing  Other  Vehicles 
.... 4.20.  4-60 
Pavement  Markings 
........................ 4-7 
Payload  Capacity 
.......................... 6-39 
Periodic  Maintenance 
Inspections 
................................ 7-1  3 
Power 
Door  Locks 
.................................. 2-7 
Steering 
...................................... 4-1  7 
Steering  Fluid 
............................ 6-27 
Winches 
.................................... 4-62 
Product  Service  Publications 
........ 8-6 
R 
Radiator  Pressure  Cap ................ 6-26 
Radio  (See  “Audio  Systems”) 
Recommended  Fluids 
And  Lubricants 
.......................... 7-1  4 
Recovery  Hooks 
........................... 5-31 
Replacement  Parts 
....................... 6-61 
Reporting  Safety Defects 
.............. 8-5 
Road  Signs 
..................................... 4-2 
Roadside  Assistance 
...................... 8-5 
Rocking  Your Vehicle 
................... 5-30 
S 
Safety  Belts 
Cleaning 
..................................... 6-53 
Checking  Restraint  System 
..... 1-35 
Child  Restraints 
........................ 1-26 
Small  Children  and  Babies 
...... 1-24 
Extender 
.................................... 1-35 
Lap 
............................................. 1-22 
Lap  Shoulder 
............................. 1-1 5 
Larger  Children ......................... 1-32 
Proper  Wear 
.............................. 1-1 4 
Questions  and Answers 
........... 1-1 2 
Reminder  Light 
......................... 1-1 3 
Replacing  After  a  Crash 
.......... 1-35 
Use  During  Pregnancy 
............. 1-20 
Why  They  Work 
.......................... 1-9  Safety  Chains 
............................... 4-59 
Scheduled  Maintenance 
Seats  Safety  Warnings  and  Symbols 
.... 0-2 
Services 
....................................... 7-3 
Controls 
....................................... 1-2 
Jump 
............................................ 1-6 
Latches 
........................................ 1-4 
Manual  Front 
.............................. 1-2 
Manual  Lumbar  Adjustment 
..... 1-4 
Reclining 
...................................... 1-3 
Do-It-Yourself 
.............................. 6-3 
Parts  Identification  Label 
........ 6-59 
Publications ......................... 8-6,  8-8 
Replacement  Parts  and  Filter  Recommendations 
...... 6-66 
Service  Engine  Soon  Light 
........ 2-68 
Service  Station  Checks 
............... 7-17 
Shift  Indicator  Light 
.................... 2-72 
Shift  Light 
..................................... 2-20 
Shifting  Into  Park 
........................ 2-23 
Sliding  Rear  Window 
.................. 2-32 
Easy  Entry  Seat 
......................... 1-5 
Service 
Spare  Tire 
..................................... 5-20 
Removal 
..................................... 5-20 
Storage 
...................................... 5-27 
Speedometer 
................................ 2-62 
Starting  Your Engine 
................... 2-11 
Steering 
......................................... 4-17 
Tips 
............................................ 4-18 
Storage  Compartments 
............... 2-55 
Sun  Visors 
.................................... 2-52 
Swing-Out  Windows 
.................... 2-32 
T 
Tachometer ................................... 2-65 
Tailgate 
.......................................... 2-33 
Theft 
................................................ 2-8 
Thermostat 
.................................... 6-26 
Tilt  Wheel 
..................................... 2-34 
Specification  Charts .................... 6-61 
In  Emergencies 
........................ 4-18 
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