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Driving In Water
Light rain causes no special off-road driving problems.
But heavy rain can mean flash flooding, and flood
waters demand extreme caution.
Find out how deep the water is before you drive through
it. If it’s deep enough
to cover your wheel hubs, axles,
or exhaust pipe, don’t try it
-- you probably won’t get
through. Also, water that deep can damage your axle
and other vehicle parts.
If the water isn’t too deep, then drive through it slowly.
At fast speeds, water splashes on your ignition system
and your vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur if
you
get your tailpipe under water. And, as long as your
tailpipe is under water, you’ll never
be able to start your
engine. When you go through water, remember that
when your brakes get wet, it may take you longer
to
stop.
After Off-Road Driving
Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the
underbody, chassis or under the hood. These
accumulations can be
a fire hazard.
After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings
cleaned and checked. These substances can cause
glazing and uneven braking. Check the body structure,
steering, suspension, wheels, tires, and exhaust system
for damage. Also, check the fuel lines and cooling
svstem for any leakage.
rour vehicle
will require more frequent service due to
off-road use. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule booklet
for additional information.
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Part C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed
at least twice a year (for instance, each
spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s
service department or other qualified service center do
these
jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once.
Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch
plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are
working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage.
If you see anything that might keep a restraint system
from doing its job, have it repaired.
Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-
Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc.,Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals
if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system.
Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams,
holes, loose connections, or other conditions which
could cause
a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in
the Index.
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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ................ 4-43
Gear Positions
................................. 2- 12
GloveBox
..................................... 2-5
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .............. 4-43
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-35
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-1
Head Restraints
................................. 1-4
Headlamp High-Low Beam Changer
............... 2-30
Headlamps
.................................... 2-30
Headlamps. Bulb Replacement
.................... 6-35
Hearing or Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
...... 8-2
Heater Controls
................................. 3-1
Heating
........................................ 3-2
High Beam Lamps. How
to Change ................ 2-30
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-33
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-34
Glass. Cleaning
................................ 6-52
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-47
HoodProp
..................................... 6-7
Hood Release
................................... 6-6
Horn ......................................... 2-27
Hubs. Freewheeling
............................. 2- 17
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-30
If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ......... 5-31
Ignition Key Positions
............................ 2-8
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-34
Inside Rearview Mirror
.......................... 2-34
Inspections
Brakesystem
............................... 7-53
Ignition Switch
.................................. 2-8 Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-52
Restraint Systems
............................ 7-52
Steering. Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive
Axle Boot and Seal
......................... 7-52
Throttle Linkage
............................. 7-53
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-38
Cleaning
................................... 6-52
Cluster. Optional
............................. 2-41
Cluster. Standard
............................. 2-40
Fuse Block
................................. 6-62
InteriorLamps
................................. 2-33
.................................... J ack. Tire 5-23
Jump Starting
................................... 5-2
Key Lock Cylinders ............................ 7-49
Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Lamps Daytime Running
............................ 2-32
Dome
..................................... 2-33
Interior
.................................... 2-33
Lamp. Malfunction Indicator
...................... 2-46
LampsOnReminder
............................ 2-30
Larger Children. Safety Belt Use
................... 1-31
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-3
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
....... 2-22
Lever AirIntake
................................... 3-2
Airflow ..................................... 3-1
Fancontrol
.................................. 3-2
9-5
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