1993 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Owners Manual

INDEX
C
Capacities and Specification Charts
......................................... 6-68
Carbon Monoxide
................. 2.7. 2.28.
Cassette Tape Player
Catalytic Converter
...................... 6-45
Certificationnire Label
................. 6-46
Changing a Flat Tire
......... 5.16. 5-20
Chemical Paint Spotting
.............. 6-63
Child Restraints 2.29. 4.55.
4-61
(See “Audio Systems”)
(See “Safety Belts”)
Cigarette LightedAshtrays
........... 2-55
Circuit Breakers (See “Fuses”)
Cleaning Finish Care
................................ 6-61
Glass
.......................................... 6.60
Inside of Vehicle
....................... 6-58
Instrument Panel. Top
............. 6-60
Outside of Vehicle
.................... 6-61
Special Problems
...................... 6-59
Vinyl
or Leather ........................ 6-60
Wheels and Tires
..................... 6-62
Windshield
................................ 6-60
Comfort Controls
............................ 3-2
Console
Floor
.......................................... 2-56
Overhead
.................................... 2.58
Convenience Net
.......................... 2-80
Coolant (See “Engine”)
Cooling System Capacity
............ 6-68
Crankcase Capacity
...................... 6-69
Cruise Control
............................... 2-41
Increase Speed
......................... 2-43
OnHills
........................................ 2-45
Clock
.................................... 3-15
3-18
Passing
...................................... 2-45
Reduce Speed
.......................... 2-44
Resume
..................................... 2-43
Set
.............................................. 2-42
ToGet Out Of
............................. 2-45 Cup Holder
................................... 2-57
Customer Assistance for the
Hearing
or Speech Impaired .... 8-3
Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8-2
D
(Canada Only) ............................... 2-47
Daytime Running Lights
Indicator Light
............... 2.47. 2-73
Dome Lights
................................. 2-48
Doors
............................................... 2-5
Panel
............................................ 2-9
Across an Incline
........... 4-31 . 4-32
After Off-Road Driving
............ 4-34
At Night ..................................... 4-35
Braking
...................................... 4-13
Control
of A Vehicle ................. 4-13
Defensive
..................................... 4-9
Downhill
..................................... 4-30
Freeway
..................................... 4-43
Guidelines
.................................. 4-24
High Beams
.............................. 4-36
Highway Hypnosis
................... 4-46
Hydroplaning
............................. 4-38
In Blizzard
................................. 4-55
In City
....................................... 4-42
In Fog. Mist and Haze .4.40. 4-41
In Rain
............................ 4.37. 4-39
In Sand. Mud. Ice.
Or Snow ..................... 4.33. 5-31
In Water
.................................... 4-34
Long Distance
.......................... 4-44
Loss of Control
........................ 4-23
Night Vision
.............................. 4-35
Off -Roading ............................... 4-24
On Curves
................................. 4-18
On Grades
................................. 4.62
On Hill and Mountain Roads
. 4-47
On Off-Road Hills
.................... 4-27
On Snow
or Ice ....................... 4-53
Passing
............................ 4-21 . 4-61
Locks
............................................ 2-6
Driving
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Skidding ..................................... 4-23
Stuck
in Deep Snow .... 4-56, 5-31
Through Water
............... 2-1 5, 4-34
Uphill
.......................................... 4-28
Winter
........................................ 4-53
With a Trailer
............................ 4-60
Drunken Driving
........................... 4-1 0
E
Electrical System ......................... 6-37
Add-on Equipment
................... 6-67
Engine
Adding Coolant
... 5-1 1, 5-13, 6-27
Air Cleaner
................................ 6-1 6
Block Heater
.......... 2-16, 3-5, 6-16
Computer Command Control
System
..................................... 6-45
Coolant
............................ 6-25, 6-68
Coolant Temperature Gage
...... 2-77
Cooling System
......................... 5-10
Crankcase .................................. 6-69
Exhaust
..................................... 2-28
Fan Noise
.................................. 5-1 6
Identification
................... 6-65, 6-68
Leaving Vehicle While Running
....................... 2-26
Oil (See
“Oil”)
Overheating ................................. 5-8
Running While Parked
............. 2-29
Starting
...................................... 2-1 4
Equipment, Add-on
...................... 6-48
Exhaust System
........................... 6-45
F
Fan Noise ...................................... 5-1 6
Filter Replacement Chart
............ 6-69
Finish
Care
............................................ 6-61
Damage
..................................... 6-62
Automatic Transmission
........... 6-17
Brake
.......................................... 6-32
Fluid Capacities
.................................. 6-68
Coolant
....................................... 5-11
Front Axle ................................. 6-24
Hydraulic
Clutch ....................... 6-21
Leak Check
............................... 6-35
Manual Transmission
............... 6-20
Power Steering
......................... 6-29
Radiator
..................................... 5-13
Rear Axle
.................................. 6-24
Recommended Fluids
.............. 7-25
Transfer Case
............................ 6-23
Windshield Washer
........ 2-40, 6-31
Four-wheel Drive
............... 2-30, 6-23
Transfer Case
................. 2-30, 6-23
Front Axle
..................................... 6-24
Fuel
.................................................. 6-4
Filling Your Tank
......................... 6-6
Foreign Countries
....................... 6-6
Gage
.......................................... 2-76
Gasolines
for Cleaner Air ......... 6-5
Tank Capacity
........................... 6-69
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
.......... 6-43
Fuse Block
................................ 6-44
Headlights
................................. 6-43
Power Windows and
Other Power Options
........... 6-44
Trailer Wiring Harness
............. 6-44
Windshield Wipers
................... 6-44
G
Gages .................................. 2-66, 2-76
Coolant Temperature Gage
..... 2-77
Fuel Gage
.................................. 2-76
Odometer
................................... 2-66
Oil Pressure Gage
.................... 2-78
Speedometer
............................. 2-66
Tachometer
................................ 2-67
Trip Odometer
........................... 2-67
Voltmeter
................. ................. 2-79
Glove Box
..................................... 2-56
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INDEX
H
Halogen Bulbs .............................. 6.38
Hazard Warning Flashers
.............. 5-2
Head Restraints
.............................. 1-5
Headlights
............... 2-46, 6-38, 6-43
Composite
.................................. 6-39
High Beam Indicator Light
...... 2-74
High-Low Beam
............. 2-38, 4-36
Reminder
................................... 2-47
Replacement
................... 6-37, 6-72
Sealed Beam
............................. 6-38
Heating System (with AIC)
........... 3-5
Rear (Wagon Models)
................ 3-8
Rear Window Defogger
........... 3-11
System Controls
......................... 3-6
Heating System (without AIC)
..... 3-4
Fan Knob ..................................... 3-4
Function Lever
............................ 3-4
Rear Window Defogger
........... 3-1 1
Temperature Lever ...................... 3-4
Highway Hypnosis
........................ 4-46
Hitches
........................................... 4-59
Hood
Latches and Hinge ................... 6-36
Release
........................................ 6-8
Horn
............................................... 2-35
Hydraulic Clutch
........................... 6-21
Grease Fitting
............................ 6-23
Hydroplaning
................................. 4-38
1
If You’re Stuck In Sand, Mud,
Ice or Snow
.............................. 5-31
Ignition Switch
.............................. 2-1 1
Inflation-Tire Pressure ................. 6-49
Instrument Panel
.......................... 2-62
Standard Cluster
....................... 2-64
J
Jack and Tools ............................. 5-18
Removal ..................................... 5-1 8
Storage
............................ 5-29, 5-30
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
K
Key Release Lever ....................... 2-13
Keys
................................................. 2-3
L
Lights ............................................. 2-46
Brake System Warning
............ 4-17
Bulb Replacement .................... 6-37
Charging System Light
........... 2-71
Check Gages Light
.................. 2-73
Dome
......................................... 2-48
Front Parkingnurn Signal
........ 6-40
Headlights (See “Headlights”)
Indicator
..................................... 2-68
Operation
................................... 2-37
Reading
..................................... 2-49
Roof Marker
.............................. 6-42
Service Engine
Soon ..... 2-72, 6-45
Rear
........................................... 6-42
Replacement Chart
.................. 6-72
Side Marker
.............................. 6-41
Underhood Reel
....................... 2-50
Loading Your Vehicle
........ 4-25, 6-46
Add-on Equipment
................... 6-48
Lubrication
..................................... 6-35
Accelerator Control System
.... 6-35
Constant Velocity Joints
......... 6-36
Front Axle
................................. 6-24
Front Shock Absorbers
........... 6-34
Front Suspension and Steering Linkage
................... 6-34
Front Wheel Bearings
.............. 6-34
Tailgate Handle
......................... 6-37
Hydraulic Clutch Grease Fitting
....................... 6-23
Hood Latches and Hinge
........ 6-36
Lock Cylinders
.......................... 6-36
Propeller Shaft Slip Splines
... 6-36
Rear Axle
.................................. 6-24
Recommended Lubricants
...... 7-25
Transfer Case
............................ 6-23
Luggage Carrier
........................... 2-80
Body
........................................... 6-36
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Maintenance Other Items
............................... 6-34
Periodic Inspections
................. 7-24
Record
............................... 7.3. 7-27
Scheduled Maintenance
.. 7.4. 7-1 8
Underbody
................................ 6-62
When Towing a Trailer
............. 4-63
Master Cylinder (See “Brakes”)
Mirrors
........................................... 2-51
Convex Outside
........................ 2-52
Electric Outside
........................ 2-52
Inside
.......................................... 2-51
Model Reference
............................... III
Multifunction Lever ...................... 2-36
...
Turn SignalLane
Change Indicator
........... 2-37, 2-75
0
Odometer ....................................... 2-66
Off-Road Driving (See “Driving”)
Off-Road Recovery
..................... 4-20
Oil ..................................................... 6-9
Additives
................................... 6-1 5
Disposal of Used ...................... 6-1 6
Pressure Gage
.......................... 2-78
To Check
................................... 6-1 0
What Kind to Use .................... 6-12
When
to Add ............................ 6-10
When
to Change ...................... 6-1 5
Owner Checks and Services ...... 7-22
Parking On Hills
...................................... 4.49
Over Things That Burn
............ 2-27
Torque Lock (Automatic
Transmission)
............. 2.24. 4-52
Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
........................ 2-26
Parking Brake
............................... 2-23
Passing
Other Vehicles .... 4.21. 4-61
Pavement Markings
........................ 4-8
Periodic Maintenance
Power Inspections
................................ 7-24
Door Locks
.................................. 2-7
Steering
..................................... 4-18
Steering Fluid
........................... 6-29
Winches
..................................... 4-64
Product Service Publications
....... 8-6
R
Radiator Pressure Cap ................ 6-28
Radio (See “Audio Systems”)
Rear Window Defogger
.............. 3-11
Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
......................... 7-25
Recovery Hooks
........................... 5-32
Replacement Parts
...................... 6-68
Reporting Safety Defects
............. 8-4
Road Signs
..................................... 4-2
Roadside Assistance
..................... 8-5
Rocking Your Vehicle
.................. 5-32
S
Safety Belts .................................. 1-13
Center Passenger
........... 1-27, 1-29
Cleaning
..................................... 6-60
Checking Restraint System
.... 1-47
Child Restraints
........................ 1-36
Children
...................................... 1-34
Driver Position
.......................... 1-20
Extender
.................................... 1-46
Lap Shoulder
............................ 1-21
Larger Children
......................... 1-44
Proper Wear
............................. 1-20
Questions and Answers
.......... 1-18
Rear Seat
.................................. 1-30
Replacing After a Crash
......... 1-47
Right Front Passenger
............ 1-27
Small Children and Babies
..... 1-34
Use During Pregnancy
............ 1-26
Why They Work ....................... 1-15
Adults
......................................... 1-20
Reminder Light
......................... 1-19
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Safety Chains ............................... 4-60
Scheduled Maintenance
Seats Safety Warnings and Symbols
..... 0-2
Services
............................ 7-4, 7-1 8
Controls
........................................ 1-2
Easy Entry Seat
.......................... 1 -6
Manual Front
............................... 1 -2
Power Driver‘s
............................ 1-3
Rear Folding
................................ 1-8
Reclining
..................................... 1-3
Removable
................................. 1-1 1
Seatback Latches
....................... 1-5
(AIR) System
............................ 6-45
Do-It-Yourself
............................... 6-3
Parts Identification Label
......... 6-67
Publications
........................ 8-6, 8-8
Replacement Parts and Filter Recommendations
.................. 6-69
Service Engine
Soon Light ......... 2-72
Service Station Checks
............... 7-28
Shift Indicator Light
.......... 2-22, 2-74
Shifting Into Park
......................... 2-24
Single Belt Accessory Drive
....... 6-34
Spare Tire
..................................... 5-1 8
Removal ..................................... 5-20
Storage ....................................... 5-30
Specification Charts ..................... 6-68
Speedometer
................................. 2-66
Starting Your Engine
................... 2-1 4
Column Shift Lever
.................. 2-25
In Emergencies
......................... 4-1 9
Tips ............................................. 4-1 8
Storage Compartments ................ 2-55
Other
.......................................... 2-6 1
Sun Visors .................................... 2-53
Secondary
Air Injection
Service
Steering
......................................... 4-18
T
Tachometer ................................... 2-67
Tailgate
............................................ 2-7
Electric Glass Release ............. 2-34
Theft
.............................................. 2-10
Thermostat
.................................... 6-28
Tilt Wheel
..................................... 2-35
Tires
............................................... 6-48
Balancing
................................... 6-55
Chains
........................................ 6-56
Changing a Flat
............. 5-16, 5-20
Flat
............................................. 5-16
Hub CapsNVheel Nut Caps
.... 5-22
Inspection and Rotation
.......... 6-52
Loading
...................................... 6-46
New ............................................
Pressure ..................................... 6-49
Spare (See “Spare Tire”)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
. 6-54
Torque Lock
........................ 2-24, 4-52
Towing
A Trailer ..................................... 4-56
Backing Up
............................... 4-61
Following Distance
................... 4-61
Hitches
....................................... 4-59
Maintenance
.............................. 4-63
Towing Your Vehicle
...................... 5-7
Traffic Lights
................................... 4-7
Trailer Brakes
.............................. 4-60
Towing
........................................ 4-56
Wiring Harness
......................... 2-82
Trailering Package
........................ 6-47
Transfer Case
..................... 2-30, 6-23
Transmission Automatic
.................................. 2-17
Five-Speed Manual
.................. 2-20
Fluid ................................. 6-1 7, 6-20
Fluid, To Add
.................. 6-1 9. 6-21
Fluid.
To Check .............. 6-18. 6-20
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Four-wheel
Shift Light
.................................. 2-22
Torque Lock (Automatic
Transmission)
............. 2.24. 4-52
Trip Odometer
............................... 2-67
V
Damage Warnings ...................... 0-3
Identification Number
.... 6.65. 6-66
Loading
............................ 4.25. 6-46
Storage
....................................... 6-37
Symbols
...................................... 0-4
Ventilation System
......................... 3-2
Air Vents
...................................... 3-3
Tips
............................................... 3.2
Voltmeter
....................................... 2-79
(See “Four-Wheel
Drive”)
Vehicle
W
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
.................... 2.68. 2-76
(Also See “Lights”)
Devices. Other
............... ; ............ 5-3
Alignment and Tire Balance
... 6-55
Aluminum
.................................. 6-62
Hub CapsNheel Nut Caps
.... 5-22
Nut Torque
..................... 6.34. 6-68
Replacement
............................. 6-55
Used Replacement
................... 6-56
Windows
........................................ 2-33
Windshield Washer
...................... 2-40
Rear Window
............................ 2-54
Washer Fluid
.................. 2.40. 6-31
Winter Driving
.............................. 4-53
Wipers. Windshield
..................... 2-39
Blade Chatter
............................ 6-60
Blade Inserts
............................ 6-35
Cleaning Blades
........................ 6-60
Rear Window
............................ 2-54
Wheels
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