1998 GMC ENVOY Owners Manual

Variance is the difference between magnetic north and
geographic north. In some areas, the difference between
the two can be great enough to cause false compass
readings. If this happens, follow these instructions to set
the variance for your particular location:
1. Find your location on the zone map earlier in this
section. Note your zone number.
2. Press and hold both the MODE and the USMET
buttons
in the COMP/TEMP mode.
3. After five seconds, the compass will acknowledge
the variation mode by displaying the current zone
number,
When it does, release both buttons.
4. Press US/MET until your zone number appears on
the display.
5. Press MODE to enter your zone number. Your
variance is now set and the display will return to the
COMP/TEMP mode.
TRIP: Once in the TRIP mode, pressing the MODE
button will step
you through the following
TRIP functions:
0 AVG ECON: The average fuel economy since the
last reset
is displayed.
INST ECON: Instantaneous fuel economy for the
last second of driving is displayed.
RANGE: The display indicates the estimated
distance that can be travelled with the remaining fuel
in the tank, based on the fuel economy for the last
few hours
of driving.
FUEL USED: The fuel used since the last reset
is displayed.
AVG SPEED: The average speed since the last reset
is displayed.
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To reset the trip computer, press the MODE and
US/MET buttons simultaneously for at least two
seconds.
All functions will be displayed for half a
second once the system
is reset. Reset can only be
performed in the AVG
ECON, FUEL USED and
AVG SPEED modes. All three modes are
reset simultaneously.
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
The console has a sunglasses storage compartment.
Center Floor Console
Your vehicle has a console between the two front
bucket seats.
To open the console, pull up on the console cover.
The console has two cupholders and
a storage tray,
including
a change holder, for the front seat passenger
and driver
to use.
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Convenience Net
The cupholders are located in the front of the storage
compartment. Push in on the door and release. The
cupholders will pop out for use.
The console also contains the following components:
0 Rear Seat Audio Controls
Rear Seat Accessory Power Outlets
6-disc CD Changer
Cellular Phone (if equipped)
For more information on these components, please see
the Index for that item. You
may have
a convenience net in the rear of your
vehicle to help keep small items, like gloves and light
clothing in place during sharp turns or quick stops
and starts.
The net is not designed
to retain these items during
off-road use. The net is not for larger, heavier items.
The convenience net is anchored
to the liftgate door.
Attach the upper loops to the retainers on either side of
the liftgate opening (the label should be in the upper
passenger side corner, visible from the rear of vehicle).
Attach the lower hooks to the rear cargo tie downs on
the floor.
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Cargo Security Shade
You can use the cargo security shade to cover items in
the cargo area of your vehicle.
Grasp the handle and unroll the cover. Latch the posts
into the sockets on the inside trim panel on the
passenger’s
side of the vehicle to secure it.
An improperly stored cargo cover could be
thrown about the vehicle during a collision or
sudden maneuver. You or others could be
injured.
If you remove the cover, always store it
outside of the vehicle. When you put it back,
always be sure that it is securely reattached. Cargo Tie Downs
There are four cargo tie
downs in the rear that allow
you to
strap cargo in and
keep it from moving inside
the vehicle.
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If you try to carry something on top of your
vehicle that
is longer or wider than the luggage
carrier
-- like paneling, plywood, a mattress, and
so forth -- the wind can catch it as you drive
along. This can cause you to lose control. What
you are carrying
could be violently torn off, and
this could cause you or other drivers
to have a
collision, and of course damage your vehicle. You
may be able to carry something like this inside.
But, never carry something longer or wider than
the luggage carrier on top
of your vehicle.
Use GM accessory racks that are compatible with your
luggage carrier for transporting sports equipment. These
are available through your
GM dealer.
You can adjust the crossrails to handle loads of various
sizes. Just loosen the slider knobs at each end of the
crossrail and move them to where you want them. Make
sure both sides
of the crossrails are even, then tighten
the slider knobs.
Be sure the cargo is properly loaded. Follow
these guidelines:
Carrying small, heavy loads on the roof is
Tie the load to the tie down (at either end of the
crossrails). When loading cargo directly on the
roof panel, use the crossrails to keep the load
from shifting.
not recommended.
If you need to carry long items, move the crossrails
as far apart as possible. Tie the load to the tie downs
provided. Also tie the load to the bumpers.
Do not tie
the load
so tightly that the crossrails or side rails
are damaged.
The
luggage carrier has slats, side rails and crossrails
attached to the roof to secure cargo. The adjustable tie
downs, at either end of the crossrails, should be used to
secure loads to the luggage carrier.
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NOTICE:
Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 Ibs.
(91 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage your
vehicle. When you carry large things, never let
them hang over the rear or the sides of your
vehicle. When loading cargo on the roof panel, be
sure it rests on the slats and does not scratch or
damage the vehicle.
Put the cargo against the side rails and fasten it
securely to the luggage carrier. Put the main
weight as
far forward as you can and move the
rear crossrail forward as
far as possible to keep
the load from shifting.
Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, see “Loading Your Vehicle“
in
the Index.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving,
check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and
cargo are still securely fastened.
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
The ashtray is located in the center floor console, in
front
of the shift lever. Flip the cover to expose
the ashtray.
NOTICE:
Don’t put papers and other things that burn into
your ashtray.
If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials could set them on fire
causing damage.
To remove the front ashtray, pull the bin upward.
The lighter is located
in the instrument panel below the
climate controls.
To use the lighter, press it in all the
way, and let
go. When it’s ready, it will pop back
by itself.
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NOTICE:
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while
it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to
back away from the heating element when it’s
ready. That can make it overload, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
There is a smaller ashtray in the rear of the center
floor console.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the top and
bottom visors
(if your vehicle has them). You can also
swing the bottom visor from side-to-side. Your visors
may have an extension that can be pulled out for
additional glare protection and a strap for holding small
items, such
as maps.
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
Pull the sun visor down and lift the mirror cover to turn
on the lamps.
Accessory Inflator
Your vehicle is equipped with an air inflator system.
With
it, you can inflate things like air mattresses and
basketballs, and you can also use it to bring your tires up
to the proper pressure.
The air inflator is located in
the rear compartment on the
passenger’s side
of the
vehicle.
To remove the
cover, pull the tab on the
cover and pull
it off’.
The air inflator kit
is stored in the rear compartment of
your vehicle. It includes a I %foot (5.5 m) hose with
three nozzle adapters.
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Inflating something too much can make it
explode, and
you or others could be injured. Be
sure to read the inflator instructions, and inflate
any object only to its recommended pressure.
To use your air inflator, attach the appropriate nozzle
adapter, if required, to the end of the hose.
Then attach that end of
the
hose to the object you wish
to inflate. Remove
the
protective cap covering the
outlet. Attach
the other end
of
the hose to the outlet.
Press the
ON switch.
If the air inflator system does not turn on, the fuse may
be blown
or installed incorrectly. See “Fuses and Circuit
Breakers”
in the Index or see your dealer for service.
Your air inflator will automatically shut off after about
10 minutes. To reset, press the ON switch again.
Don’t
run your air inflator for longer than 30 minutes at
one time.
If you do, you may damage the system. After
30 minutes, wait at least 10 minutes before restarting the
air inflator.
To turn off the air inflator, press OFF and detach the
hose, first from the inflated object, then from the outlet.
Replace the protective cap. Place the inflator kit tools
in
the pouch and store it properly.
To replace the cover, line up the tabs at the back of the
cover and put
it in place.
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