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4-30 Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up
under your tires that they can actually ride on the water.
This can happen if the road is wet enough and you're
going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning,
it has little or no contact with the road.
Hydroplaning doesn't happen often. But it can if your
tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or
more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on
the road. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone
poles or other vehicles, and raindrops ªdimpleº the
water's surface, there could be hydroplaning.
Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There
just isn't a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The
best advice is to slow down when it is raining.
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
NOTICE:
If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or
standing water, water can come in through your
engine's air intake and badly damage your
engine. Never drive through water that is slightly
lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you
can't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive
through them very slowly.
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
Turn on your low-beam headlamps -- not just your
parking lamps
-- to help make you more visible
to others.
Besides slowing down, allow some extra following
distance. And be especially careful when you pass
another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room
ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted
by road spray.
Have good tires with proper tread depth.
(See ªTiresº in the Index.)
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6-32 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
CAUTION:
The low beam High Intensity Discharge lighting
system operates at a very high voltage. If you try
to service any of the system components, you
could be seriously injured. Have your dealer or a
qualified technician service them.
Halogen Bulbs
CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
Headlamps
Composite High-Beam Headlamp System
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the black retainer clips by lifting up.
3. Pull the headlamp assembly out.
4. Unplug the electrical connector.
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5. Turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise to
remove it.
6. Put the new bulb assembly into the headlamp
assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tight.
7. Plug in the electrical connector.
8. Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle.
Install the two retaining clips.
Front Turn Signal Lamp Assembly
1. Remove the headlamp assembly as shown under
ªComposite High
-Beam Headlamp Systemº earlier
in this section.
2. Twist the bulb socket to remove it from the
headlamp assembly.
3. Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from
the socket.
4. Push the new bulb into the socket until it snaps
into place.
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Name Usage
TRL TRN Trailer Left Turn
TRR TRN Trailer Right Turn
TRL B/U Trailer Back
-Up Lamps
VEH B/U Vehicle Back
-Up Lamps
RT TURN Right Turn Signal FrontName Usage
LT TURN Left Turn Signal Front
LT TRN Left Turn Signal Rear
RT TRN Right Turn Signal Rear
RR PRK Right Rear Parking Lamps
TRL PRK Trailer Park Lamps
LT LOW Low
-Beam Headlamp, Left
RT LOW Low
-Beam Headlamp, Right
FRPRK Front Parking Lamps
INT BAT I/P Fuse Block Feed
ENG I Engine Sensors/Solenoids, MAF,
CAM, PURGE, VENT
ECM B Engine Control Module, Fuel
Pump, Module, Oil Pressure
ABS Anti
-Lock Brake System
ECM I Engine Control Module Injectors
A/C Air Conditioning
LT HI High
-Beam Headlamp, Left
RT HI High
-Beam Headlamp, Right
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Name Usage
HORN Horn
BTSI Brake
-Transmission
Shift Interlock
B/U LP Back
-Up Lamps
DRL Daytime Running Lamps
(If Equipped)
IGN B Column Feed, IGN 2, 3, 4
RAP Retained Accessory Power
LD LEV Electronic Load Leveling
OXYSEN Oxygen Sensor
MIR/LKS Mirrors, Door Locks
FOG LP Fog Lamps
IGN E Engine
IGN A Starting and Charging, IGN 1
STUD #2 Accessory Feeds, Electric Brake
PARKLP Parking Lamps
LR PRK Left Rear Parking LampsName Usage
IGN C Starter Solenoid, Fuel Pump,
PRNDL
HTDSEAT Heated Seats
HVAC HVAC System
TRCHMSL Trailer Center High
-Mounted
Stop Light
HIBEAM High
-Beam Headlamps
RRDFOG Rear Defogger
TBC Truck Body Computer
CRANK Clutch Switch, NSBU Switch
HAZLP Hazard Lamps
VECHMSL Vehicle Center High
-Mounted
Stop Lamp
HTDMIR Heated Mirror
ATC Automatic Transfer Case
STOPLP Stoplamps
RR W/W Rear Window Wiper
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Replacement Bulbs
Lamps Quantity Number
Halogen Headlamps, Composite High Beam 2 9005 HB3
Tail and Stoplamps 4 3057
Front Sidemarker Lamps 2 194 NA
Front Turn Signal Lamps 2 3157
Turn Signal Lamps 2 3157 NA
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Description ªVORTECº 4300. . . . . . . . . . . .
Type V6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIN Code W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firing Order 1
-6-5-4-3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horsepower 190 at 4,400 rpm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat Specification 195F (91C) . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plug Gap 0.060 inches (1.52 mm). . . . . . . . . .
Wheels and Tires
Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb-ft (140 N´m) . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Pressure See the Certification/Tire label.. . . . . .
See ªLoading Your Vehicleº in the Index.
Capacities (Approximate)
Cooling System* 11.7 quarts (11.1 L). . . . . . . . . . . . .
Crankcase* 4.5 quarts (4.3 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Transmission
(Drain and Refill)* 5.0 quarts (4.7 L). . . . . . . . . . .
Differential Fluid
Front 2.6 pints (1.2 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear 4.0 pints (1.9 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Tank 18.0 gallons (68.0 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A/C Refrigerant 1.75 lbs. (0.79 kg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
of R
-134a
*After refill, the level must be checked.
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Headlamps 2-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb Replacement 6-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High/Low Beam Changer 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Reminder 2-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heated Front Seats 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heated Outside Rearview Mirror 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High Intensity Discharge Lighting 6-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Highway Hypnosis 4-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hill and Mountain Roads 4-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hitches, Trailer 4-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood, Checking Things Under 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horn 2-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydroplaning 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition
Positions 2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmission Lock Check 7-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illuminated Entry 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation, Tire 6-38, 7-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflator, Accessory 2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspections
Brake System 7
-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Cooling System 7-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust Systems 7-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Drive Axle Boot Seal 7-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 7-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension 7-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Throttle System 7-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transfer Case 7-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrument Panel 2
-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cluster 2-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Block 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Lamps 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking Equipment 5-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump Starting 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key in the Ignition 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Lock Cylinders Service 7-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyless Entry System 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys 2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Labels
Certification/Tire 4-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse 6-56, 6-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt 1-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Parts Identification 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Identification Number 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lamps 2-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dome 2-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior 2-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Reading 2-43, 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Reminder 2-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2-27 . . . . . . .
Liftgate 2-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Release 2-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Release 2-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Liftglass 2-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lighter 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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