
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine According to the American Medical Association, a 180-pound (82 kg)
person who drinks three 12-ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will
end up with a BAC of about
0.06 percent. The person would reach the same
BAC by drinking three &ounce (120
ml) glasses of wine or three mixed
drinks
if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or
vodka.
It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example,
if the sue person
drank three double martinis (3 ounces or
90 ml of liquor each) within an
hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent.
A person who
consumes food just before or during drinking will have a slightly lower
BAC level.
I
The law in most U.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In
Canada the limit is
0.08 percent, and in some other countries it’s lower than
that. The BAC will be over 0.10 percent after three to six drinks (in \
one
hour).
Of course, as we’ve seen, it depends on how much alcohol is in the
drinks, and how quickly the person drinks them.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ge.tting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
It’s a good idea to practice in an area that’s safe and close to home befor\
e
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. Your eyes, for example, need
to constantly sweep the terrain for unexpected obstacles. Your ears need to
listen for unusual tire
or engine sounds. With your arms, hands, feet, and
body you’ll need to respond to vibrations and vehicle bounce\
.
control ling^ your vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of
the best ways to control your vehicle is to control your speed. Here are some
things to keep
in mind. At higher speeds:
you approach things faster and you have less time to scan the ter\
rain for
obstacles.
you have less time to react.
0 you have more vehicle bounce when you drive over obstacles.
0 you’ll need more distance for braking, especially since you’re on an
unpaved surface.
Scanning the Terrain
Off-rdad driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain. You
need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different f\
eatures. Here
are
some things to consider.
Sufface Conditions. Off-roading can take you over hard-packed dirt,
gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow or ice. Each of these surfaces affects
the steering, acceleration, and braking
of your vehicle in different ways.
Depending upon the kind
of surface you are on, you may experience
slipping, sliding, wheel spinning, delayed acceleration, poor tra\
ction, and
longer braking distances.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Before towing, you should:
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Place the automatic transmission in “P’ (Park) or the manual
transmission
in the lowest gear (1 st gear).
hitch manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Firmly attach
the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. Refer to the
4. Place the transfer case shift lever in “N’ (Neutral).
5. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed i\
s firmly
6. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch and turn it one notch
forward
of the LOCK position. This places the key into the OFF
po.sition, which unlocks the steering column while preventing battery
drain. Unlocking the steering column
will allow for proper movement
of the front wheelshires during towing.
attached to
the tow vehicle.
I NOTICE:
I You should exercise extra care whenever towing another vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Hazard Warning Flashers
-1 Your hazard warning
flashers let you warn
others. They also let
and
off.
I police know you have a problem. Your front
and rear turn signal
lights will flash on
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.

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 transmissi,on (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 HI. The paking 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 pe\
rformance,
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 t\
he 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 feast Four Times a Year
Tailgate Lubrication - Lubricate tailgate latch bolt, handle assembly pivot
points, and hinges with lubricant recommended in
this section. Lubricate
every
3,000 miles (5 000 kilometers) if following Maintenance Schedule I, or
every
7,500 &les (12 500 kilometers) if following Maintenance Schedule II.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinder Lubrication - Lubricate key lock cylinders with one
of the lubricants recammended in
this section.
Transmission Neutral or Clutch Start Switch Operation -
1.
2.
3.
4.
Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the veh\
icle.
Firmly apply both the manual parking brake, and the regular br\
ake. See
“Brakes” and “Parking Brake” in the Index.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal.
Be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
On automatic transmission vehicles,
try to start the engine in each gear.
The starter should work only in
T“ (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.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only
0 With manual shift, the key should turn to LOCK only wnen 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.
when the gear shift is in “P’ (Park).
“R’ (Reverse).
Parking ‘Brake and Transmission “P’ (Park) Mechanism Operation -
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your
foot on the regular brake, set the manual parking brake.
0
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: webbjng, 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
tailgate and tailgate handle pivot points. Lubricate the body hood, fuel door
and rear compartment hinges, latches and locks including interio\
r 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 FLULD/LUIBRICANT
Column Shift, Transfer Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of
Case Shift Lever, Propeller NLGI Grade 2, Catagory LB or GC-LB
Shaft
Slip Splines and (GM Part No. 1052497).
Universal Joints.
Clutch Linkage. Pushrod to Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of
clutch fork joint. NLGI Grade 2, Catagory LB
or GC-LB
(GM Part No. 1052497).
Hood Latch Assembly:
a, Pivots and spring anchor
b. Release Pawl
Front Wheel Bearings a. Engine oil (GM Part No. 1050109).
b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of
GM-6031-M (GM Part No. 1052497).
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLG Grade 2, Catagory GC
or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1051344).
Constant Velocity
Universal Joint
Automatic Transmission Shift Linkage, Floor Shift
Linkage, Hood and Door
Hinges, Body Door Hinge
Pins, Folding Seat, Fuel Door Hinge
Key Lock Cylinders
Chassis Lubrication
Windshield Washer Solvent
Weatherstrip Chassis lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLG 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
(SAE 5W-30).
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of
NLG Grade
2, Catagory LB or GC-LB (GM
Part No. 1052497).
GM Optikleen
TM washer solvent (GM Part
No. 1051515) or equivalent.
Silicone grease (GM Part No. 1052863) or
equivalent.
Tailgate Handle Pivot Multi-purpose lubricant meeting
Points, Hinges, Latch Bolt, requirements of GM Part No. 9985164.
and Linkage
Gas Line
Weather Strips Gas Line De-Icer (GM Part No. 10515 16).
Spray-A-Squeek (GM
Part
No. 1052277).