1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN brake

At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D.
Body Lubrication
Lubricate all fuel door, body hood and body door hinges, rear compartment
hinges, tailgate and tailgate handle pivot points, tailgate mounted spare tire
carrier pivot points, latches, locks, and folding seat hardware. Part
D tells
you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed
to a corrosive environment.
Starter Switch
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It
should be parked on a level surface.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock -= BTSI
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It
should be parked on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index
if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle
begins
to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but don’t start the
engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift lever
out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of
PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI 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 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.
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Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P)
Mechanism Check
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your
foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.
0 To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transmission
in NEUTRAL
(N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake
pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
0 To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability: Shift to PARK
(P). Then release all brakes.
Lap and Shoulder Belts Condition and Operation
Inspect belt system, including: webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors,
guide
loops and anchors. Have a belt assembly replaced if the webbing has
been cut or otherwise damaged.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or
specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
Engine Oil (Diesel Engine)
Engine Coolant
Coolant Supplement Hydraulic Brake System
Hydraulic Clutch System
Parking Brake Cables
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil”
in the Index.
Engine oil
with the letters CF4SH
is best for your vehicle. However,
if
CF-4/SH is not available, you may
use CF-4/SG or CE/SH or CE/SG
oil. These letters show American
Petroleum Institute (API) levels
of
quality. They may be listed in
reverse order, SHKF-4 or other
letters such as, SH/CD, CE, CF-4.
To determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s diesel engine, see
“Engine Oil”
in the Index.
50/50 mixture of water and a good
quality ethylene glycol base
antifreeze or an approved recycled
coolant conforming to GM
Specification 6038-M.
GM Part
No. 3634621 or equivalent
with a complete flush and refill.
Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052535 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent).
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade
2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
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Index
A
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle (See “Supplemental
Inflatable Restraint System (SIR)”) Air Bag (See “Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SIR)”)
Readiness Light (See “Lights”)
Air Cleaner (See “Engine-Air Cleaner”)
Air Conditioning (See “Heater/Air Conditioning Controls”)
Antenna
....................................................... 3-28
Anti-Lock Brakes (See “Brakes”)
Appearancecare
............. i .................................. 6-62
Materials Chart
............................................... 6-71
Arbitration Program (See “Better Business Bureau Mediation”)
Audiosystems
................................................... 3-9
Care of Your Cassette Player and Tape
............................. 3-27
Care of Compact Discs
......................................... 3-28
ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System
...................... 3-12
ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette ATC System
.................. 3-14
ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) ATC System
......... 3-19
Remote Cassette Player
...................................... 3-25
ETR@’AM-FM Stereo Audio System
.............................. 3-10
THEFTLOCK Theft Deterrent Feature
........................ 3-17, 3-23
Understanding Radio Reception
.................................. 3-26
Automatic Transmission (See “Transmission”)
Axle Front (See “Four-wheel Drive”)
LockingRe ar
................................................. 2-25
Rear
........................................................ 6-31
B
Battery ........................................................ 6-45
Belts (See “Safety Belts”)
Better Business Bureau Mediation
.................................... 8-3
Blizzard (See “Driving-If You’re Caught in a Blizzard”)
Brakes Adjustment
.................................................. 643
Anti-Lock (ABS)
.............................................. 4-5
Anti-Lock Warning Light (See “Lights”)
Hydro-Boost Brake System (Hydraulic Pump)
...... ......... 6-39
Master Cylinder
.............................................. 6-41
Parking ..................................................... 2-26
PedalTravel ................................................. 6-43
Replacingparts
............................................... 6-44
System Warning Light (See “Lights”)
To Check Brake Fluid
........................................ 6-42
Trailer (See “Trailer-Brakes”)
Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
............................... 2-21
Wear
....................................................... 6-43
Braking
......................................................... 4-5
In Emergencies
................................................ 4-7
Break-In. New Vehicle ............ .......................... 2-10
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K
Key Lock Cylinders ......................................... 645. 7.93
Keyless Entry System
............................................. 2-8
Key Release Button
.............................................. 2-12
Keys
........................................................... 2-1
L
Labels
Lamps Certificationmire
(See “Certificatioflire Label”)
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
........................ 2-82
Daytime Running Lamps
....................................... 2-49
Dome
....................................................... 2-50
Headlights (See “Headlamps”)
Lamp and Bulb Data
........................................... 6-82
Reading
..................................................... 2-50
Replacement (See “Bulb Replacement”)
UnderhoodReelLamp
......................................... 2-51
Lights
Air Bag Readiness Light
........................................ 2-70
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
........................... 2-72
Brake System Warning Light
.................................... 2-71
Charging System Warning Light
.................................. 2-75
Check Gages Warning Light
..................................... 2-76
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light ................ 2-49, 2-76
Headlamp High Beam Indicator Light
............................. 2-77
Headlights (See “Headlamps”)
Low Coolant Warning Light ................................ 2-74, 6-36
Safety Belt Reminder Light
..................................... 2-70
Service Throttle Soon (Light Duty Diesel Engines)
................... 2-73
ShiftLight
.............................................. 2-24, 2-77
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Light
.................. 2-40, 2-78
Water
in Fuel (Diesel Engine) .................................... 2-73
Loading Your Vehicle
............................................ 4-37
Lock Cylinders (See “Key Lock Cylinders”)
Loss of Control (See “Driving-Loss of Control”)
Lubrication (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”)
Luggagecarrier
................................................. 2-85
GlowPlugsLight
............................................. 2-74
Malfunction Indicator (Service Engine Soon)
.................. 2-75, 6-54
TraileringPackage
............................................ 4-39
M
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (See “Lights”)
Maintenance (See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”)
Master Cylinder (See “Brakes”)
Mirrors
ConvexOutside
............................................. 2-54
Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors
................................ 2-54
Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass
................ 2-52
Znside
....................................................... 2-52
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Outside ..................................................... 2-54
ModelReference
.................................................. iv
Multifunction Lever
.............................................. 2-39
0
Odometer (See “Gages”) Off-Road Driving (See “Driving-Off-Road Driving with Your Four Wheel Drive
Vehicle”)
Oil Off-Road Recovery
... , ....... I ............................. 4-9
.
DieselEngines ............................................... 6-20
Additives
................................................. 6-24
Pressure Gage (See “Gages”) ToCheck
............................................... 6-21
WhatKindtoUse
.......................................... 6-22
WhentoAdd
.............................................. 6-21
What to Do with Used Oil
.................................... 6-24
Gasoline Engines
............................................. 6-14
Additives
................................................. 6-19
Pressure Gage (See “Gages”)
ToCheck
............................................... 6-15
WhatKindtoUse .......................................... 6-16
WhentoAdd
.............................................. 6-15
Whentochange ............................................ 6-19
What to Do with Used Oil
.................................... 6-20
Owner Checks and Services
...................................... 7-92
Whentochange
............................................ 6-24
P
Parking
Brake (See “Brakes-Parking”)
On Hills (See “Towing-Parking on Hills”)
Over Things That Burn
......................................... 2-30
Passing (See “Driving-Passing”)
Periodic Maintenance Inspections (See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”) Power
Door Locks (See “Doors”) Steering
...................................................... 4-7
SteeringFluid
................................................ 6-39
Take-Off(PT0)
.............................................. 4-35
Winches
..................................................... 4-34
7
Radiator Pressure Cap ............................................ 6-37
Radio (See “Audio Systems”)
Rear Axle (See “Axle”)
Rear Window Defogger
............................................ 3-7
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants (See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”)
RecoveryHooks
................................................. 5-40
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New ........................................................ 6-58
Pressure
..................................................... 6-55
Spare (See “Spare Tire”)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
................................... 6-59
Top Strap (See “Safety Belts-Child Restraints”)
Torque Lock (See “Transmission-Torque Lock”)
Towing
ATrailer
.................................................... 4-39
DrivingonGrades
.......................................... 4-45
Driving with a Trailer
....................................... 4-43
ParkingonHills
............................................ 445
Passing
................................................... 4-44
Safety Chains
.............................................. 4-42
Hitches
..................................................... 4-42
TowingYourVehicle
.............................................. 5-7
Trailer Brakes
...................................................... 4-43
Towing (See “Towing”)
Wiring Harness
.......................................... 2-85, 6-75
Trailering Package (See “Loading Your Vehicle”)
Transmission
Automatic
.............................................. 2-20, 6-26
HowToCheck ............................................. 6-26
When to Check and Change Fluid
.............................. 6-26
FiveSpeedManual
....................................... 2-23, 6-29
How To Add Fluid
.......................................... 6-30
HowToCheck
............................................. 6-29
ShiftLight
................................................ 2-24
Shiftspeeds
............................................... 2-25
Whentocheck
............................................. 6-29
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
....................... 2-27, 2-29
HowToAdd
............................................... 6-29
Trip Odometer (See “Gages”)
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator (See “Lights”)
V
Vehicle
Damage Warnings
..................... ... ......... vi
Identification Number
..................................... 6.72. 6.73
Loading (See “Loading Your Vehicle”)
Storage
..................................................... 6-45
Symbols
............................................. vi, vu, vm, ix
Ventilation System
................................................ 3-8
Tips ......................................................... 3-8
Voltmeter (See “Gages”)
.....
W
Warning
Devices. Other
............................ .......... 5-2
Hazard Flashers (See “Hazard Warning Flashers”)
Lights and Indicators
........................................... 2-69
Alignment and Tire Balance
..................................... 6-60
Aluminum ................................................... 6-69
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