1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN headlamp

After Off-Road Driving
Remove any biush 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 system for any leakage.
Your vehicle will require more frequent service due to off-road use. Refer
to the Maintenance Schedule
for additional information.
Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some
drivers are likely to be impaired
- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision
problems,
or by fatigue.
Here are some tips
on night driving.
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Drive defensively.
Don’t drink and drive.
Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps
behind you.
Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and
keep more
space between you and other vehicles.
Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light
up only
so much road ahead.
In remote areas, watch for animals.
If you’re tired, pull off the road
in a safe place and rest.
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Night Vision
No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these
differences increase. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as
much light
to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
What you do
in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example,
if you spend the day
in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses.
Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting
to night. But if you’re driving,
don’t wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down
on glare from
headlamps, but
they also make a lot of things invisible.
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights. It can take a second
or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When
you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high
beams,
or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid
staring directly into the approaching lights.
Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean
- inside and
out. Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside
of the glass can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes lights
dazzle and flash more than
clean glass would, making the pupils of your
eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that your headlamps light
up far less of a roadway when you are
in
a turn or curve. Keep your eyes moving; that way, it’s easier to pick out
dimly lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly
for proper aim,
so should your eyes be examined regularly. Some drivers
suffer from night blindness
- the inability to see in dim light - and aren’t
even aware
of it.
Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road you can’t stop,
accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as
on dry roads. And,
if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even
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Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage
periods.
Bulb Replacement
Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lamps are off and the
engine isn’t running.
Sealed Beam Headlamps
1. Remove the four
screws
from the
headlamp
retainer.
2. Pull the headlamp
out and remove
the retainer.
3. Unplug and remove the headlamp.
4. Plug in the new headlamp and put it in place.
5. Install the retainer to the headlamp and tighten the screws.
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Halogen Bulbs
I A CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you
drop
or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Take
special care when handling
and disposing of halogen bulbs.
NOTICE:
Avoid touching the bulb or letting it come in contact with
anything damp.
Oil from your skin or moisture on the bulb can
cause the bulb to explode when it
is turned on. If either comes in
contact with the bulb, clean it with alcohol or a suitable
degreaser and wipe
the bulb dry.
Composite Headlamps
I. Remove the two
screws at the top
of the radiator
support.
2. Pull the headlamp
lens assembly
out.
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3. Unplug the
electrical
connector.
4. Turn the bulb to
the left and
remove
it.
5. Put the new bulb in the lens assembly and turn it to the right until it is
tight.
6. Plug in the electrical connector.
7. Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the vehicle. Install and
tighten the two screws.
Front ParkingYTurn Signal Lamps with Sealed Beam
Headlamps
2.
1. Remove the two
screws at the
inside edge of the
parkingkurn signal lamp
assembly.
Remove the lamp assembly by swinging
it out from the inside edge and
sliding
it out at the outside edge.
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3. Squeeze the tab
on the side of the
lamp socket
while turning the
socket
to the left.
4. Pull the socket
out of the lamp
assembly.
5. Push in gently on the bulb, turn it to the left and remove it from the
socket.
6. Put the new bulb in the socket, gently press in on the bulb and turn it to
the right
until it is tight.
7. Put the socket back into the lamp assembly and turn it to the right until
it locks.
8. Put the parkinghurn signal lamp assembly back into the vehicle and
tighten the screws.
Front Parkingflurn Signal Lamps with Composite
Headlamps
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I. Remove the screws and take
out the
parkinghrn
signal lamp
assembly.
2. Squeeze the tab
on the side of the
lamp socket
while turning
the
socket to the left.
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3. Pull the socket
out of the lamp
assembly.
4. Push in gently on
the bulb, turn
it to
the left and
remove it from
the socket.
5. Put the new bulb in the socket, gently press in on the bulb and turn it to
6. Put the socket back into the lamp assembly and turn it socket to the
the
right
until it is tight.
right until
it locks.
7. Put the parkinghrn signal lamp assembly back into the vehicle and
tighten the screws.
Side Marker Lamps with Sealed Beam and
Composite
Headlamps
1. Remove the screws and pull
out the
parkinghurn signal lamp
assembly.
2. Reach through
the opening and
turn the side
marker bulb
socket
to the left
and remove
it.
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I NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life,
brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, headlamp
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire
or tire
chain clearance
to the body and chassis.
Used Replacement Wheels
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