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Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:
Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.
You may want to put winter emergency supplies in
your vehicle.
Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply
of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer
clothing, a small shovel,
a flashlight, a red cloth and a
couple
of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will
be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag
of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags
to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure
these items
in your vehicle.
Driving on Snow or Ice
Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the
road probably have good traction.
However,
if there is snow or ice between your tires and
the road, you can have
a very slippery situation. You’ll
have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be
very careful. What’s
the worst time for this? ”Wet ice.” Very
cold
snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet
ice can be even more trouble because
it rnay offer the
least traction
of all. You can get wet ice when it‘s about
freezing
(32°F; OOC) and freezing rain begins to fall,
Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews
can get there.
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Engine Coolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with new
DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine
coolant. This coolant is designed to remain
in your
vehicle for
5 years or 100,000 miles (166 000 km),
whichever occurs first.
The following explains your cooling system and how
to
add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in
the Index.
A 50/50 mixture of water and the proper coolant for
your vehicle will:
Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265 “F ( 129 O C).
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as they should.
NOTICE:
When adding coolant it is important that you use
DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored, silicate-free)
coolant meeting GM Specification 6277M.
If
silicated coolant is added to the system,
premature engine, heater core or radiator
corrosion may result. In addition, the engine
coolant will require change sooner
-- at
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs first.
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Section 9 Index
Adjustable Mast Antenna ........................ 3-29
AirBag ....................................... 1-21
Adding Equipment ............................ 1-28
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-26
How it Works ................................. 1-24
Location
.................................... 1-24
Readiness Light
......................... 1.23. 2.47
Servicing
................................... 1-27
What Makes
it Inflate .......................... 1-25
What Will You See After
it Inflates ............... 1-26
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-25
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-7
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-68
Air Control. Climate Control System
................. 3-3
Alignment and Balance
. Tire ...................... 6-48
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-57
Antenna. Adjustable
Mast ........................ 3-29
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-29
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-20
Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-49. 4-6
Brakes ...................................... 4-5
Appearancecare
............................... 6-50
Appearance Case Materials ....................... 6-59
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-7
Ashtsays
...................................... 2-42
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-9
Transmission
Transmission Check
........................... 7-44
Transmission Fluid
............................ 6-16
Transmission Operation
........................ 2-17
Shiftin
...................................... 2-17
Transmission Park Mechanism Check
............. 7-46
Axle, Locking Rear
............................. 2-20
Axle, Rear .................................... 6-19
Battery
...................................... 6-30
Jump Starting ................................. 5-2
Replacement
. Remote Keyless Entry ............... 2-6
Warnings
................................ 5-2.5-3
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-7
Bethre Leaving on a Long Trip .................... 4-20
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-7
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Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-29
Fluid
....................................... 6-27
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-27
Parking
..................................... 2-20
PedalTravel
................................. 6-29
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-30
System Warning Light
......................... 2-48
T~ailer
...................................... 4-3_3
Tmwnission Shift Interlock Check
............... 7-45
Wear
....................................... 6-28
Brakes
. Anti-Lock ............................... 4-6
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Braking
in Emergencies ........................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2- 13
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-36
BTSICheck
.................................... 7-45
Bulb Replacemenr
.............................. 6-3 1
Canadian Roadside Assistance .................... 8-6
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-65
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2-25.4-25.4-34
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-44
Cassette Tape Player
....................... 3- 1 1 ? 3- 13
Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ 3-28
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
................... 2-56
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-33
Center Rear Passenger Position .................... 1-33
Certification Label .............................. 4-26
Certification/Tire Label
.......................... 4-26
Chains: Safety ................................. 4-33 Chains
. Tire ................................... 6-50
Changing
a Flat Tire ............................. 5-20
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-48
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-58
Child Restraints
................................ 1-37
Securing
in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-39
Securing
in the Center Front Seat Position ......... 1-41
Securing
in the Center Rear Seat Position .......... 1-41
Securing
in the Center Seat Position .............. 1-41
Securing in the Passenger Seat Position ........... 1-42
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-42
TOP Strap
................................... 1-38
Where to Put
........................... 1-37. 1-38
Circuit Breakers and Fuses ....................... 6-62
Cleaner.Air
................................... 6-15
Cleaning Alumtnum Wheels
............................ 6-57
Fabric
...................................... 6-51
Glass ....................................... 6-54
Inside
of' Your GM ............................ 6-51
Instrument Panel ............................. 6-54
Leather
..................................... 6-53
Outside
of Your GM ........................... 6-55
Special Problems
............................. 6-52
Stains
...................................... 6-52
Tim ....................................... 6-57
Vinyl ....................................... 6-53
Wheels
..................................... 6-57
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-55
Climate Conlrol. Standard ......................... 3-1
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-42
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Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance .............. 8-3
Heating ........................................ 3-7
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-30
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-2 1
Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-21
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-32
Hood
Checking Things Under
......................... 6-6
Prop
........................................ 6-7
Release
...................................... 6-6
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4- 17
Horn
......................................... 2-28
Ignition Switch
................................ 2- I3
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-42
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
................. 2-39
Brakesystem
................................ 7-48
Exhaust Systems ............................. 7-47
Radiator and Heater
Hose ...................... 7-47
RearAxle
................................... 7-48
Steering
.................................... 7-47
Suspension
.................................. 7-47
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-47
Brightness Control
............................ 2-36
Cleaning
.................................... 6-51
Cluster ..................................... 2-44
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-62
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-38
Inspections
.................................... 7-47
.................................... J ack.Tire
5-22
Jump Starting ................................... 5-2
Key Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-44
Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-5
Keys .......................................... 2-1
Labels
Certification ................................. 4-26
CeriificatiodTire
............................. 4-26
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-60
Tire-Loading
. Information ...................... 4-26
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-60
Lamps ........................................ 2-35
Dome ...................................... 2-37
Interior
..................................... 2-37
On Reminder
................................ 2-36 .
On Warning ................................. 2-36
Panel
....................................... 2-35
Underhood
.................................. 2-38
Leaving
Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ....... 2-23
Lighter
....................................... 2-42
Lights
............................................
Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1-23.2-47
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.49, 4.6
Brake System Warning ......................... 2-48
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator
............... 2-49
Interior
..................................... 2-37
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1.8. 2.46
Service Engine
Soon .......................... 2-50
Loading Your Vehicle ........................... 4-26
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Safety Belt Extender ............................ 1-48
Safety Belts
.................................... 1-8
Adults ....................................... 1-13
Care ....................................... 6-54
Center Passenger Position ...................... 1-33
Center Rear Passenger Position .................. 1-33
Children
.................................... 1-34
Driver Position ............................... 1 - I3
Extender
.................................... 1-48
How to Wear Properly ......................... 1 - I3
Incorrect Usage .................... 1 - I6 . 1-46. 1-47
Lap-Shoulder ........................... 1 - 13, 1-30
Larger Children .............................. 1-45
Passenger Position ............................ 1-29
Questions and Answers
........................ 1 - 12
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ............ 1-30
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-30
Reminder LiFht .......................... 1-8, 2-46
Replacing Atter a Crash ........................ 1-48
Right Front Passenger Position .................. 1-29
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1 - IS
Smaller Children and Babies ............... 1-34 . 1-36
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-29
WhyThey Work
............................... 1-9
Safety Chains .................................. 4-33
Safety Defects, Reporting
......................... 8-8
Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... 111
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-3
Seatback
Seats LapBelt
.................................... 1-33
...
Reclining
Front ............................... 1-3
ManualFront
................................. 1-1
Power ....................................... 1-2
Rear ........................................ 1-5
Restraint Systems ..............................
Second Gear. Automatic Transmission .............. 2-19
Service ........................................Fi -1
Bulletins. Ordering ............................. 8-9
Engine Soon Light
............................ 2-50
Manuals, Orderlng ............................. 8-9
Parts Identification Label ....................... 6-60
Publications. Ordering .......................... 8-9
Work. Doing Your Own ......................... 6-1
Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications .................... 8-9
Service Publications
.............................. 8-9
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped GM .............. 1-27
Sheet Metal Darnage ............................ 6-57
Shift Lever ............................... 2- 17, 2-21
Shifting
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-17
Into Park (P) ................................. 2-21
Out of Park
.................................. 2-23
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ..................... 1-15
Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Repl'acement ............... 6-35
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-30
Specifications and Capacities ...................... 6-65
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance ............... 8-3
Speedometer
................................... 2-45
Stains
. Cleaning ................................ 6-53
Starter Switch Check ............................ 7-45
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-14
Steam ........................................ 5-10
SIR .......................................... 1-21
Skidding ...................................... 4-12
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Transmission Fluid
Automatic
................................... 6- 16
Transmitters. Keyless Entry ........................ 2-5
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-6
Trip Odometer ................................. 2-45
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-3
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-30
Turn Signalhlultifunction Lever
................... 2-29
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................ 4-35
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 6-58
Underhood Lamp
........ , ...................... 2-38
Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-5
Identification Number ......................... 6-60
Storage
..................................... 6-30
Ventilation System
............................... 3-8
Visor Vanity Mirrors
............................ 2-42
Visors. Sun
.................................... 2-41
Damage
Warnings
............................... iv
Loading .................................... 4-26 warning
Devices
............................... 5-2
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-46
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-25
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-55
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-55
Wheel Alignment
.................................. 6-48
NutToryue
.................................. 6-65
Nut Torque .................................. 5-32
Replacement
................................. 6-48
Wrench
..................................... 5-22
Windows
..................................... 2-26
Power
....................................... 2-26
SideLatches
................................. 2-27
Swing-Out
.................................. 2-27
Windshleld Washer
............................. 2-32
Fluid
.................................. 2-326-25
Fluid Level Check ............................ 7-43
Windshield Wiper
.............................. 2-31
Blade Replacement
........................... 6-39
Fuses ...................................... 6-61
Winter Driving
................................. 4-23
Wiring. Headlamp
.............................. 6-61
WreckerTowin
f; ................................. 5-6
Wrench, Wheel
................................. 5-22
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