
NOTICE: 
If you damage  the  cover  for  the  driver’s  air  bag,  it  may  not  work\
 
properly.  You may  have  to  replace  the  air  bag  module. 
Do not 
open  or  break  the  air  bag  cover. 
Servicing Your Air  Bag-Equipped  Vehicle 
The  air bag affects  how your vehicle  should  be serviced.  There  are  parts of 
the air bag  system in several places around your vehicle.  You don’t  want the 
system to inflate while  someone is working  on your vehicle.  Your 
GM 
dealer and the 1995 GM Service  Manual  have information about  servicing 
your  vehicle  and  the air bag  system.  To purchase 
a service manual,  see 
”Service  Publications” 
in the  Index. The air bag system  does not  need 
regular  maintenance. 
A CAUTION: 
For  up  to 2 minutes  after  the  ignition  key is turned  off and  the 
battery  is disconnected,  an  air  bag  can  still  inflate  during 
improper  service. 
You can  be  injured  if you  are close  to  an  air 
bag  when  it  inflates. 
Avoid wires  wrapped  with  yellow tape, or 
yellow  connectors.  They  are  probably  part  of the  air  bag  system. 
Be  sure  to  follow proper  service  procedures,  and  make  sure  the 
person  performing  work  for  you 
is qualified  to  do so. 
Adding  Equipment  to Your  Air  Bag-Equipped  Vehicle 
Q: If I add  a  push  bumper or a bicycle  rack  to  the front of my  vehicle, 
will  it keep the  air  bag from working  properly? 
A: As long  as the push  bumper or bicycle  rack  is attached to your vehicle 
so that the vehicle‘s basic  structure isn’t changed.  it‘s not  likely  to keep 
the  air bags  from  working properly 
in a  crash. 
Q: What if I add a wow plow?  Will it keep the  air bag  from  working 
properly? 
A: We’ve  designed our air bag  systems to work  properly  under a wide 
range 
of conditions.  including snow plowing  with vehicles equipped 
with  the optional  Snow  Plow Prep Package 
(RPO VYU). But don’t 
change  or  defeat the  snow plow’s  “tripping mechanism.” 
If you do, it 
can damage  your  snow plow and your vehicle,  and it may cause  an air 
bag inflation. 
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Q: Is there anything I might add to the  front of the vehicle  that could 
keep the air bag  from working properly? 
A: Yes. If you add things  that change your vehicle's  frame, bumper 
system.  front  end  sheet metal  or height.  they  may  keep the air 
bag 
system  f'rom working properly. Also. the air bag system may not  work 
properly 
if you  relocate  any of the air bag sensors. If you have any 
question  about this,  you should contact  Customer Assistance before 
you modify your vehicle.  (The phone numbers  and addresses  for 
Customer  Assistance are 
in Step  Two of the Customer  Satisfaction 
Procedure 
in this manual. See  "Customer  Satistiaction  Procedure" in 
the Index.) 
Safety Belt Use During  Pregnancy 
Safety belts  work for everyone,  including pregnant women.  Like all 
occupants. they are more  likely  to  be seriously injured if they don't  wear 
safety belts. 
A pregnant  woman should wear a lap-shoulder  belt.  and  the  lap portion 
should  be  worn 
as low as possible throughout  the pregnancy. 
The  best way 
to protect  the fetus  is to protect the  mother.  When  a safety belt 
is worn properly,  it's more likely that the fetus  won't be  hurt 
in a  crash.  For 
pregnant  women, as  for  anyone, the key 
to making safety belts effective  is 
wearing them properly. 
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Features  and  Controls 
Section 
Here you can learn about the many  standard and optional  features on your 
vehicle, and information on starting,  shifting and  braking. Also explained 
are the  instrument  panel and 
the warning  systems that tell you if everything 
is working properly - and what to do if  you  have a problem. 
Keys 
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A CAUTION: 
Leaving  young  children  in  a vehicle  with  the  ignition  key  is 
dangerous  for  many  reasons. 
A child  or  others  could  be  badly 
injured 
or even  killed. 
They  could  operate  power  windows  or  other  controls 
or even 
make  the  vehicle  move.  Don’t  leave  the  keys  in  a vehicle  with 
young children. 
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Your vehicle has one 
double-sided  key 
for 
the  ignition  and all 
door locks. 
If you ever lose your  keys, your dealer will be able to assist  you with 
obtaining new ones. 
I NOTICE: 
Your vehicle  has  a  number  of  new  features  that  can  help  prevent 
theft.  But  you  can  have  a  lot  of  trouble  getting  into  your  v\
ehicle 
if 
you ever  lock  your  key  inside.  You may  even  have  to  damage 
your  vehicle  to get  in. 
So be  sure  you  have  an  extra  key. 
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Leaving Your  Vehicle 
It' you are  leaving  the vehicle.  take your  keys.  open your door and  set  the 
locks  from inside. Then  get out 
and close  the door. 
Keyless Entry System 
If your  vehicle  has this option.  you  can  lock  and  unlock  your  doors  from  up  to 
30 feet (9 m) away usins the  key  chain  transmitter  supplied with your  vehicle. 
Your  Keyless 
Entry System  operates on ;I radio frequency  subject to  Federal 
Communications  Commission (FCC) 
Rules. 
This  device  complies with Part IS of the  FCC Rules. Operation  is subject to 
the  following  two conditions: ( I ) This  device  may  not cause harmful 
interference.  and 
(2) This  device  must accept any  interterence  received, 
including  interference  that  may 
C~LIS~ undesired operation. 
Should  interference  to 
this system occur. try this: 
0 Check to determine if battery replacement  is necessary.  See the 
instructions 
on battery replacement. 
Check the  distance. You  nay be too far from your vehicle. This product 
has 
a maximum  range. 
0 Check  the location. Other vehicles  or objects  may  be  blocking  the  signal 
0 See your GM dealer  or a qualified  technician for service. 
Changes  or  modifications  to this  system  by other  than an authorized  service 
facility could  void authorization 
to use this equipment. 
Operation 
To unlock  the driver's  door. press  the UNLOCK  button. If you  press this 
button again within five  seconds, all the doors will unlock. 
Press the 
LOCK button  to  lock all the doors. 
The  illuminated entry  feature  activates the  interior dome  lamps 
for 40 
seconds or until the  ignition switch is turned on. 
Matching  Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle 
Each key chain  transmitter is coded  to prevent  another  transmitter  from 
unlocking  your  vehicle. 
If a transmitter is lost or stolen. a replacement  can 
be  purchased  through  your dealer. Remember  to bring any remaining 
transmitters  with  you  when 
you go to your  dealer. When  the dealer  matches 
the  replacement  transmitter 
to your  vehicle,  the remaining  transmitters  must 
also  be matched. Once  the  new transmitte.r  is coded,  the 
lost transmitter will 
not unlock your vehicle. 
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You can  match a transmitter to as many difl:rent  vehicles as you own. 
provided they are equipped  with tJ.wctlJ* the sm1c rrlotlol y*sttw. (General 
Motors offers several different rnodels 01' these systems on their vehicles.) 
Each  vehicle  can  have  only two transmitters  matched 
to it. 
See your dealer  to  match transmitters to another  vehicle. 
Bafiery Replacement 
You can tell  the  batteries are  weak if the transmitter won't work at the 
normul range in any  location. If you have  to  get close to your vehicle before 
the transmitter  works, it's  probably  time  to change  the battcries. 
Use 
two DLKKXII@  type DL20 16. or a similar type. 
To replace the batteries: 
3 -. 
3. 
4. 
Insert a dime in the sidc seam  of  the transmitter  housing near the key 
rins  hole. 
Twist the dime 
to separate the two halves of the  transmitter housing. 
Separate 
the housing, bottom half first. 
Remove 
and replace  the batteries.  Put  the  new  batteries in with the 
printed  side down. 
Align  the  housing and snap  the halves together. 
Theft 
Vehicle  theft  is  big  business.  especially in some cities.  Although  your  vehicle 
has a number of theft-deterrent  features.  we know that  nothing  we put on it 
can  make it impossible to steal. However,  there  are ways  you  can  help. 
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Key in the Ignition 
If you  walk away from  your vehicle  with the keys  inside, it’s an easy target 
for  joy  riders  or professional  thieves 
- so don’t do it. 
When  you park your vehicle and open the  driver’s door, you‘ll  hear a tone 
reminding 
you to  remove  your  key from  the ignition and take it with  you. 
Always  do  this. 
Your steering  wheel will be locked,  and so will your 
ignition.  If  you have 
an automatic  transmission,  taking your key out also 
locks your transmission.  And remember  to lock the  doors. 
Parking at Night 
Park in a lighted  spot,  close  all windows and  lock your vehicle.  Remember 
to  keep 
your valuables  out of sight.  Put them in a storage  area,  or take them 
with 
you. 
Parking  Lots 
If you  park in a lot where  someone  will be watching your vehicle,  it‘s  best 
to  lock 
it up  and take  your  keys.  But what if you have to leave your ignition 
key?  What  if 
you have to leave  something valuable in your  vehicle? 
Put your valuables  in a storage area, like your  glove  box. 
Lock all the  doors  except the driver’s. 
New  Vehicle  “Break-In ” 
NOTICE: 
Your  modern  vehicle doesn’t  need  an  elaborate  “break-in.” But 
it  will  perform  better  in  the  long  run  if you  follow  these 
guidelines: 
Keep  your  speed  at 55 mph (88 km/h)  or  less for  the  first 500 
miles (804 km). 
Don’t  drive  at  any one speed - fast  or  slow - for the  first 
500  miles 
(804 km).  Don’t  make  full-throttle  starts. 
Avoid making  hard  stops  for  the  first 200 miles (322 km)  or 
so. During  this  time  your  new  brake  linings  aren’t  yet  broken 
in.  Hard  stops  with  new linings  can  mean  premature  wear  and 
earlier  replacement.  Follow  this  “breaking-in”  guideline 
every time  you  get  new brake  linings. 
Don’t tow a trailer  during  “break-in.” See  “Towing a Trailer” 
in  the  Index 
for more  information. 
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New Vehicle “Break-In” - 3500 HD Model 
If you have a 3500 HD model, your parking brake requires a special 
break-in  procedure.  See “Parking  Brake” 
in the Index. 
Ignition Switch 
Use  your  key to start your  vehicle.  The key lets you turn the ignition switch 
to  five  different positions: 
2 
5 
1. OFF 
2. RUN 
3. START 
4. ACC 
5. LOCK 
ACC  (Accessory): 
ACC lets you use things like the radio, power  windows 
and the windshield  wipers when the engine is off. To get into ACC, push in 
the key and turn it toward you.  Your steering  wheel  will  remain locked,  just 
as it was before you inserted  the key. 
LOCK: This  position  locks your ignition,  steering wheel and  transmission. 
It’s 
a theft deterrent  feature. You will only  be able  to remove  your key  when 
the ignition 
is turned  to LOCK. 
OFF: This position  lets  you turn  off the  engine  but still  turn the steering 
wheel.  It  doesn’t lock the  steering wheel like  LOCK. Use 
OFF if  you must 
have  your  vehicle 
in motion while the  engine is off (for example, if your 
vehicle  is  being pushed). 
RUN: This is the position  for  driving. 
START:  This  starts  your engine. 
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