
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning
flashers let
you warn
others. They also let
~ police know you have
1 a problem. Your front
and rear turn signal
lights will flash
on
and off.
Press the button in to
make your front and
rear turn signal lights
flash on and
off. Your
hazard warning
flashers work no matter what position
your key is
in, and
even
if the key isn’t in.
To turn off the
flashers,
pull out on
the collar.
When the hazard
warning flashers are
on, your turn signals
won’t work.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering
wheel should
be clamped in a straight-ahead position with a clamping
device designed for towing service.
Do not use the vehicle’s steering
column lock for this. The transmission (either automatic
or manual) should
be in
“N’ (Neutral) and the transfer case (either manual shift or electronic
shift), if
you have one, should be in 2 WHEEL (two-wheel drive). The
parking brake should be released.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which would be made at the
time period specified to help ensure proper safety, emission performance,
and dependability of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids
or lubricants are added
to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones,
as shown in this section.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Pressure Check - Check the tires for proper inflation. If
they are low, inflate them to the level specified on the Certification label.
See “Inflation-Tire Pressure” in the Index.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinder Lubrication - Lubricate key lock cylinders with one
of the lubricants recommended
in this section.
Transmission Neutral or Clutch Start Switch Operation -
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the manual parking brake, and the regular brake. See
“Brakes” and “Parking Brake” in the Index.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal.
3. Be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
4. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear.
The starter should work
only in “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral).
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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Steering Column Lock Operation - While parked, try to turn the key to
LOCK in each gear shift position.
0 With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only
0 With manual shift, the key should turn to LOCK only when you’re in
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 -
when the gear shift is in “P’ (Park).
“R” (Reverse).
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. :eping your
foot on the regular brake, set the manual parking brake.
0 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 “P” (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 loops and
anchors. Have a belt assembly replaced if the webbing has been cut or
otherwise damaged.
Body Lubrication Service - Lubricate all body door hinges including the
endgate, endgate handle pivot points, and endgate mounted spare tire carrier
(if equipped), lubricate the body hood,
fuel door and rear compartment
hinges, latches and locks including interior glove box and console doors,
and any moving seat hardware. Lubricate the hood safety lever pivot and
prop rod pivot. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed
to
a corrosive environment.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine USAGE
Differential:
a. Standard
- Front and Rear Axle
b. Locking
Transfer Case
Column Shift, Transfer Case Shift
Lever, Propeller Shaft Slip Splines
and Universal Joints.
Clutch Linkage. Pushrod to clutch
fork joint.
Hood Latch Assembly:
a. Pivots and spring anchor
b. Release Pawl
Front Wheel Bearings
Constant Velocity Universal Joint
Automatic Transmission Shift
Linkage, Floor Shift Linkage, Hood and Door Hinges, Body Door Hinge
Pins, Endgate hinge and Linkage,
Folding Seat, Fuel Door Hinge
Key Lock Cylinders
FLUIDLUBRICANT
a. SAE-SOW-90 GL-5 gear
lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271).
b. SAE-80W-90 gear lubricant or
(GM Part No. 1052271).
DEXRON@-IIE Automatic
Transmission Fluid (GM Part
No. 105 1855).
Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI Grade 2,
Catagory LB or GC-LB
(GM Part
No. 1052497).
Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI Grade 2,
Catagory LB or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1052497).
a. Engine oil
(GM Part
No. 1050 109).
b. Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI Grade
2,
Catagory LB (GM Part
No. 1052497)
or GC-LB or
equivalent.
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI Grade 2,
Catagory GC or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 105 1344).
Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI Grade 2,
Catagory
LB or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1052497).
Engine Oil (GM Part
No. 1050109).
GM Multi-Purpose lubricant
(GM Part
No. 12345 120) or a
synthetic light weight engine oil
(S AE 5 W-30).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine H
HalogenBulbs .................................................. 6-32
Headlights
..................................................... 6-32
Hazard Warning Flashers
........................................... 5-2
Head Restraints
.................................................. 1-8
High Beam indicator Light ...................................... 2-75
High-LowBeam
......................................... 2-40. 4-35
Reminder
.................................................... 2-52
Heating System (without
A/C) ....................................... 3-3
FanLever
.................................................... 3-3
FunctionLever
................................................ 3-4
Rear Window Defogger
......................................... 3-5
Temperature Lever ................................................ 3-4
Highway Hypnosis
............................................... 4-30
Hitches
.................................................... 4-39
Hood Checking Under
............................................... 6-6
LatchesandHinge
............................................ 6-36
Release
...................................................... 6-6
Horn
.......................................................... 2-37
Hydraulic Clutch
................................................ 6-20
Hydroplaning
................................................... 4-26
If You're Stuck in Sand. Mud. Ice. or Snow ........................... 5-32
Ignition Switch
.................................................. 2-15
Inflation-Tire Pressure
............................................ 6-42
Jackstorage
.................................................... 5-20
Jumpstarting
.................................................... 5-3
K
KeyReleaseLever ............................................... 2-17
Keyless Entry System
............................................ 2-11
Battery Replacement
........................................... 2-12
Matching Transmitter
.......................................... 2-12
Keys
........................................................... 2-3
Labels Certification/Tire
.............................................. 6-39
Bulb Keplacetnent
............................................. 6-32
Charging System Light
......................................... 2-73
Check Gages Light
............................................ 2-73
Domes
...................................................... 2-52
FogLamps
.................................................. 2-50
Lights
......................................................... 2-50
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