1993 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN hood release

These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights.
Engine Coolant Temperature
BRAKE
Brake
I-,
Battery Charging
System Fuel
ANTI-
LOCK 1
1 4 Wheel
Anti-Lock
RELEASE
Parking Brake
Release
I
Engine Oil
Pressure
I
I SHIFT
1
Shift Light
Here are some other symbols you may see:
Fuse Hood Release Lighter Horn
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Underhood Reel Lighf
IL
I
You may have an underhood reel light. It is inside the engine compartment
on the passenger side fender. You can use it as a flashlight.
To use the light, pull up on the release lever and pull the light out. The
cord
will unreel as you pull the light.
K2253
When you are done using the light, reel the cord back into the housing by
turning the handle. Then, slide the light into the holder. Press PUSH on the
release lever
to lock the light into the holder.
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Service & Appearance Care
.
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle . This section
begins with service and fuel information. and then it shows
how to check
important fluid and lubricant levels
. There is also technical information about
your vehicle. and a section devoted to its appearance care
.
Service ........................................................................\
........................................... 6-3
Fuel ........................................................................\
................................................ 6-4
Checking Things Under the Hood
....................................................................... \
6-8
Hood Release
........................................................................\
............................ 6-8
Engine Oil ........................................................................\
.................................. 6-9
Air Cleaner
........................................................................\
............................... 6-16
Automatic Transmission Fluid
........................................................................\
. 6-17
Manual Transmission Fluid ........................................................................\
..... 6-20
Hydraulic Clutch
........................................................................\
....................... 6-21
Transfer Case
........................................................................\
.......................... 6-23
Front
Axle ........................................................................\
................................. 6-24
Rear Axle
........................................................................\
................................. 6-24
Engine Coolant
........................................................................\
........................ 6-25
Power Steering Fluid
........................................................................\
............... 6-29
Windshield Washer Fluid
........................................................................\
......... 6-31
Brake Master Cylinder
........................................................................\
............. 6-32
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Service & Appearance Care
Checking Things Under the Hood
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Hood Release
To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle. Then go to the
front of the vehicle and pull
up on the secondary hood release. Lift the hood.
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CAUTION
A
If your vehicle h;- air conditioning, the auxiliary fan under the hood
,can
start up and injure you even when the engine is not runninc
*y,?*& 8gKeep your hands, clothing and tools awav from anv underhoo
Wk%selectric fan,
you have one
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Name
Gages
Turn-BIU EMCIIgn
Inj.
A
Brake
AC/Htr
ctsy
Park LP
P. Lps
StopiHaz.
Wiper Radio
Acc/lgn.
AcdBatt. Crank 4WD
DRL
RR Wpr
TIG Re1
Circuits Protected
Cruise Control, 4 WD Display Illum. Rear
Window Defogger Timer, Aux. Batt. Relay Feed, Safety Belt Buzzer Timer, Cluster
Ign. Feed
Back-up Lamps, Turn Signals
T.C.C., Air Diverter, E.S.C.,
E.G.R., E.C.M.
Ign., R.W.A.L. Brake Switch
Throttle Body Injectors
A.B.S., Cluster-Speed0
H.V.A.C.
4 WD, Aux. Batt. Relay
Dome Lamp, Ctsy. and Glove Box Lps.
(TR-9), Radio (Memory-Clock)
Horn Relay, Horn Feed, Park Lamps C49 SW Illum., Headlamp
“On” Warning,
Radio Illum., H.V.A.C. Illum.
Haz. Flasher, Seat Belt Buzzer, Stop
Lmps., A.B.S. Memory
Windshield Wiper, Washer
Radio Feed
Pwr. Windows
Door Locks, Rear Window Defogger Crank, Discreet
Four Wheel Drive
Daytime Running Lights
Rear Window Wiperwasher
Cigar Lighter, Rear Hatch Release
Fuse
20 Amp
15 Amp
10 Amp
10 Amp
15 Amp
25
Amp
20 Amp
20 Amp
5 Amp
15 Amp
25 Amp
10 Amp
5 Amp
25 Amp
15 Amp
25 Amp
25 Amp
Circuit
Breaker
30 Amp
30 Amp
An inline fuse is used for the underhood lamp
Jo not use fuses of higher amperage than those recommended above.
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On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in N (Neutral), push the
clutch down halfway, and try
to start the engine. The starter should work only
when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor.
Steering column lock operation -While parked, try to turn the key to Lock
in each gear shift position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to
Lock only when the
gear shift is in
P (Park).
On vehicles with a key release lever,
try to turn the key to Lock without
pressing the lever. The key should turn to
Lock only with the key lever
depressed.
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in
Lock.
Parking brake and transmission
P (PARK) mechanism operation -
A
When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move.
You
or others could be injured and property could be damaged.
Make sure there
is room in front of your vehicle in case you begin
to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the
vehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping yo\
ur foot
on the regular brake, set the manual parking brake.
CAUTION
To check the parking brake: With the engine running and the
transmission in
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular
brake pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the “Park” mechanism’s holding ability: Apply the \
regular brake
and shift to
P (Park). Release the manual parking brake, then slowly
release the regular brake.
Lap and shoulder belts condition and operation -Inspect belt system,
including: webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors, guide loop\
s and anchors.
Have a belt assembly replaced if the webbing has been cut or otherwise
damaged.
Body Lubrication Service -Lubricate all body door hinges with engine oil.
Also lubricate the tailgate, tailgate handle pivot points, and \
tailgate mounted
spare tire carrier
(if equipped). Lubricate the body hood, fuel door and rear
compartment hinges, latches and locks including interior glove b\
ox and
console doors, and any folding seat hardware. Lubricate the hoo\
d safety lever
pivot and prop rod pivot.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.
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Scheduled Maintenance Services
Recommended Fluids & Lubricants
(Cont’d.)
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and spring anchor b. Release Pawl
Front Wheel Bearings
Propeller
Shaft SplinelUniversal Joint
Automatic Transmission Shift Linkage, Floor
Shift Linkage,
Hood and Door Hinges, Body
Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage,
Folding Seat, Fuel Door Hinae Key Lock Cylinders
Chassis Lubrication
Nindshield Washer Solvent and Anti-Freeze
Neatherstrip
Mer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points a. Engine
oil (GM Part
No. 1050109).
b. Chassis grease meeting requirements
of
GM-6031-M (GM Part No. 1052497).
Chassis grease meeting requirements
of NLGl
Grade 2, Category
LB or GC-LB (or GM Part
No. 1052497).
Chassis grease meeting requirements
of
GM-6031-M EM Part No. 10524971
Engine oil
Use regular engine
oil or a synthetic light
weiaht enaine
oil [SAE 5W-30).
Chassis grease meeting requirements
of
GM-6031 (GM Part No. 1052497).
GM Optikleen washer solvent
(GM Part No.
1051515) or equivalent.
Silicone grease
(GM Part No. 12345579) or
equivalent.
Multi-purpose lubricant meeting requirements
of
GM Part No. 123451 20.
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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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