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of the steering column
all the way down
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, push the button until the first click and release.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won’t work. The
flashers will stop if you step on the brake.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road
about
300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some
jumper cables to start your vehicle. But please follow the steps below to do
it safely.
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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
NEUTRAL (N) and the transfer case (either manual shift or electronic
shift), if you have one, should be in 2HI.
The parking brake should be
released.
Don’t have your vehicle towed
on the rear wheels, unless you have to. If the
vehicle must be towed on the rear wheels, don’t
go more than 35 mph (56
kmk) or farther than 50 miles (80 km) or your transmission will be
damaged.
If these limits must be exceeded, then the rear drive wheels have
to be supported on a dolly.
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Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary.
See “Coolant”
in the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and
add the proper fluid
if necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the
Index for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation
Check tire inflation. Make sure tires are inflated to the pressures specified
on
the CertificatiodTire label located on the driver’s door lock pillar. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play.
See “Audio Systems” in the Index for further details.
At Least Four Times a Year
Tailgate Lubrication
Lubricate tailgate latch bolt, handle assembly pivot points, and hinges w\
ith
lubricant recommended
in Part D. Lubricate every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) if
following schedule
I or every 7,500 miles (1 2 500 km) if following schedule
11.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D.
Body Lubrication
Lubricate all body door hinges, 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. Part D tells you what to use. More frequent
lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment.
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2.
3.
Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
Firmly apply both the parking brake
(see “Parking Brake” in the Index
if necessary) and the regular brake.
NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and 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 PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the
starter works
in any other position, your vehicle needs service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put
the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N),
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. If the starter works when the clutch isn’t pushed all the way
down, your vehicle needs service.
Steering Column Lock
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK
in each shift lever position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only
when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
With a manual transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when
the shift lever
is in REVERSE (R).
On vehicles with
a key release button, try to turn the key to LOCK without
pressing the button. The
key should turn to LOCK only with the key button
depressed.
On all vehicles, the key should come
out only in LOCK.
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NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or
specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Coolant Supplement
Hydraulic Brake System
Hydraulic Clutch System
Power Steering System
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American Pe-
troleum Institute Certified For Gas-
oline Engines “Starburst” symbol
of
the proper viscosity. To determine
the preferred viscosity for your ve-
hicle’s engine, see “Engine
Oil” in
the Index.
Mixture of water and
a good quality
ethylene glycol base antifreeze con-
forming to GM Specification
6038-M (4.3L)
or GM Specifica-
tion 6043-M (2.2L).
GM Part
No. 3634621 or equivalent
with a complete flush and refill.
Delco Supreme
1 1 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 1052535 or equiva-
lent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent).
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No.
10500 1 7 or equivalent) con-
forming
to GM Specification
99850
IO.
Manual Transmission (2.2L Engine) DEXRON@-I11 Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid.
Manual Transmission
(4.3L Engine) Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
(GM Part
No. I2345349 or equiva-
lent).
Automatic Transmission
Key Lock Cylinders DEXRON@-TI1
Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid.
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lu-
bricant (GM Part
No. 12345 120) or
synthetic SAE SW-30 engine
oil.
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If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice. or Snow ........................... 5-32
Ignitionswitch
.................................................. 2-10
Inflation-Tire Pressure
( See “Tires”)
Instrument Cluster
............................................... 2-53
Instrumentpanel
................................................ 2-53
Jacking Equipment Storage
........................................ 5-20
Jumpstarting .................................................... 5-2
K
KeyLockCylinders .............................................. 6-39
Key Release Button
.............................................. 2-11
Keyless Entry System
............................................. 2-6
Keys
........................................................... 2-1
L
Labels
Lamps Certificatioflire
( See “Certification/Tire Label”)
Center High Mounted
Stop Lamp (CHMSL) ........................ 2-67
Dome
....................................................... 2-46
FogLamps
.................................................. 2-44
Headlights (See “Headlamps”)
Replacement
(See “Bulb Replacement”)
Lights
......................................................... 2-43
Air Bag Readiness Light
........................................ 2-57
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
........................... 2-59
BrakeSystemLight
............................................ 2-58
Charging System Indicator Light
................................. 2-62
Check Gages Indicator Light
.................................... 2-62
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
................ 2-45. 2-63
Headlamp High Beam Indicator Light
............................. 2-64
Headlights (See “Headlamps”)
Malfunction Indicator
..................................... 2-60. 6-39
Safety Belt Reminder Light
..................................... 2-57
Service Engine Soon (See “Malfunction Indicator”) Shift Indicator Light
...................................... 2-21. 2-63
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Light
....................... 2-64
Loading Your Vehicle
............................................ 4-36
Add-on Equipment
........................................... 4-39
Off-Road Driving
............................................. 4-13
Payload ..................................................... 4-38
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
................................ 4-42
TraileringPackage
............................................ 4-39
Truck-Camper Loading Information
.............................. 440
Two-Tiered Loading ........................................... 4-38
Lock Cylinders (See “Key Lock Cylinders”)
Loss of Control (See “Driving-Loss of Control”)
Lubrication (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”)
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