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Here are some other symbols you may see:
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To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is
finished, the lever will return auto~natically.
A green arrow on the
instrument panel will
flash in the direction
of the turn or lane
change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow
starts to flash. Hold
it there until you complete your lane change. The lever
will return by itself when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows flash at twice the normal
rate,
a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers may not see your
turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the green
arrows don’t go on at all when
you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs
and
a blown fuse (see “Fuses” in the Index).
Headlamp High-Low Beam
To change the
headlamps from low
beam to high or high
to low, pull the
multifunction lever all
the way toward
you.
Then release it.
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Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. The windshield wiper motor is
protected from overload by
a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor
overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop
until the motor cools.
Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload, overload due
to
heavy snow, etc. may cause wiper linkage damage. Always clear ice and
heavy snow from the windshield before using your windshield wipers.
Windshield Washer
At the top of the lever
there’s a paddle with
the word
PUSH on it.
To spray washer fluid
on the windshield,
push the paddle.
Washer fluid will spray
as long as you push the paddle. When you let go of
the paddle, the wipers will continue to wipe for a few seconds and then
either stop
or return to the preset speed.
Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous.
A bad mud splash can block
your vision. You could
hit another vehicle or go off the road. Check your
washer fluid level often.
A CAUTION:
In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshi\
eld
is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
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instrument Panel
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1. Dome Lamp Switch
2. Lamp and Light Controls
3. Air Vents
4. Multifunction Lever
5. Instrument Cluster
6. Gearshift Lever
7. Audio System
8. Comfort Control System
9. Glove
Box
14 13
instrument Cluster
12 1' 3 3
IO. Storage Tray
1 I. IP Cupholder
12. Ashtray, Auxiliary Outlets
I 3. Storage Area or Optional
Cassette Tape Player
14. Rear Window Defogger Switch
IS. Tilt Lever
16. Parking Brake Release Handle
17. Hood Release
18. Fuse
Block
Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your
vehicle is running. You'll
know how fast you're going, about how much
fuel you have and many other things you'll need to know to drive safely and
economically.
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You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the
date
of any service work you perform. See “Maintenance Record” in the
Index.
A CAUTION:
You can be injured if you try to do service work on a vehicle
without knowing enough about it,
Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, and the
proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt
any
vehicle maintenance task.
Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners,
“English” and “metric” fasteners can be easily confused. If
you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall
off.
You could be hurt.
NOTICE:
If you try to do your own service work without knowing enough
about it, your vehicle could be damaged.
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)
If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel
System”
in this Section. For vehicles with gasoline engines, please read this.
Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. It should meet
specifications ASTM D48
14 in the United States and CGSB 3.5-92 in
Canada. These fuels should have the proper additives, so you should not
have to add anything
to the fuel.
In the United States and Canada, it’s easy to be sure
you get the right kind
of gasoline (unleaded). You’ll see UNLEADED right on the pump. And
only unleaded nozzles will
fit into your vehicle’s filler neck.
Be sure the posted octane is at least
87. If the octane is less than 87, you
may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If it’s bad enough,
it can
damage your engine.
If you’re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you still hear heavy
knocking, your engine needs service. But don’t worry
if you hear a little
pinging noise when you’re accelerating or driving up a hill. That’s normal
and you don’t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid
of pinging. It’s the
heavy, constant knock that means you have a problem.
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a
combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links
in the
wiring itself. This greatly reduces
the chance of fires caused by electrical
problems. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers’’
in the Index for more
information.
Headlamps
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the lamp switch.
An electrical overload will cause
the lamps to flicker on and off, or in some
cases to remain
off. If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked
right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a clrculc DreaKer ana a ruse. 11
the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the
motor cools. Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload,
overload due to heavy snow, etc., may cause wiper linkage damage. Always
clear ice and heavy snow from the the windshield before using the
windshield wipers. If the overload
is caused by some electrical problem and
not snow, etc., be sure
to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker
opens and closes. This protects the circuit
until the current load returns to
normal or the problem is fixed.
Trailer Wiring Harness
The standard seven-wire trailer wiring harness is protected by an in-line
fuse in the battery feed wire. This fuse is near the junction block. See
“Trailer Wiring Harness” in the Index for more information.
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Fuse Block
The fuse block access
door is on the driver’s
side edge
of the
instrument panel.
Pull
off the cover to access
the fuse block.
You can remove fuses
with a fuse extractor.
The fuse extractor is
mounted to the fuse
block access door.
To remove fuses if you don’t have a fuse extractor, hold the end of the fuse
between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out.
Be sure to use the correct fuse. If you ever have a problem
on the road and
don’t have a spare fuse, you can “borrow” one
of the correct value. Just pick
some feature of your vehicle that
you can get along without-like the radio
or cigarette lighter-and use its fuse, if
it is of the value you need. Replace
it as soon as you can. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Tndex for
more information.
Specification Charts
Replacement Parts
Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest
information available at the time
of printing, and are subject to change. If a
part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle
when it was built,
or if you have any questions, please contact your GM
truck dealer.
These specifications are for information
only. If you have any questions, see
the service manual for the chassis or refer
to the body manufacturer’s
publications.
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