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2-77Here are some situations you may experience with
your fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem with
the fuel gage.
At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the
gage reads full.
It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the
fuel gage indicated. For example, the gage may have
indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a
little more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill
the tank.
The gage goes back to empty when you turn off
the ignition.
Message Center The message center is located on the left side of the
instrument panel cluster. It gives you important safety
and maintenance facts. When you turn the ignition on,
the entire center lights up for just a few seconds. As
needed, the message center will display one of the
following messages. The message center is capable of
alternating among different messages if needed. Battery If this message is displayed
when the engine is running,
you may have a problem
with your charging system.
The battery display will also stay on while the key is in
RUN until the engine is started.
If the message stays on after starting the engine it could
indicate a problem with the generator drive belt, or some
other charging system problem. Have it checked right
away. Driving with this message displayed could drain
your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with this message
displayed, it helps to turn off all your accessories, such
as the radio and the air conditioner.
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6-4 In Canada, look for
the ªAuto Makers'
Choiceº label on
the pump.
Canada Only
California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission
Standards (see the underhood emission control label),
it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California
specifications. If this fuel is not available in states
adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle
will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal
specifications, but emission control system performance
may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may
turn on (see ªMalfunction Indicator Lampº in the Index)
and your vehicle may fail a smog
- check test. If this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for
diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is caused
by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered by
your warranty.
Additives Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low
emissions may contain an octane
- enhancing additive
called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline
whether the fuel contains MMT. General Motors does
not recommend the use of such gasolines. Fuels
containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and
the performance of the emission control system may be
affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on.
If this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer
for service.
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6-8Filling a Portable Fuel Container
CAUTION:Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in
your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the
container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can
be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this
occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others:
Dispense gasoline only into
approved containers.
Do not fill a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed or
on any surface other than the ground.
Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the
inside of the fill opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the filling is complete.
Don't smoke while pumping gasoline. Checking Things Under the Hood
CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and
start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil,
coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other
fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could
be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things
that will burn onto a hot engine.
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6-68 Name Usage
B/U LP Backup Lamps, Automatic
Transmission Shift Lock
Control System
ATC Automatic Transfer Case
RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger, Heated
Mirrors (Relay)
RTD Autoride (Real Time Damping)
RR PRK Right Rear Parking Lamps
ECM B VCM/PCM
F/PMP Fuel Pump (Relay)
O2 A Oxygen Sensors
O2 B Oxygen Sensors
LR PRK Left Rear Parking Lamps
RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger, Heated
Mirrors
HDLP Headlamps (Relay)
TRL PRK Parking Lamps Trailer Wiring
PRIME Not Used Name Usage
RT HDLP Right Headlamps
DRL Daytime Running Lamps (Relay)
HTD MIR Heated Mirrors
LT HDLP Left Headlamps
A/C Air Conditioning
AUX PWR Cigarette Lighter, Auxiliary
Power Outlets
SEO 2 Special Equipment Option Power,
Power Seats
SEO 1 Special Equipment Option Power
DRL Daytime Running Lamps
A/C A/C (Relay)
FOG LP Fog Lamps
FOG LP Fog Lamps (Relay)
RADIO Audio System, Instrument Cluster,
Climate Control System
CIGAR Cigarette Lighter, Auxiliary
Power Outlets
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6-69Name Usage
RT TURN Right Turn Signals
BTSI Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control System
LT TURN Left Turn Signals
FR PRK Front Parking Lamps,
Sidemarker Lamps
W/W PMP Windshield Washer Pump
HORN Horn (Relay)
IGN C Ignition Switch, Fuel Pump,
PRND321 Display, Crank
RDO AMP Radio Amplifier
HAZ LP Exterior Lamps, Hazard Lamps
EXP LPS Not Used
HORN Horn
CTSY LP Interior Lamps
RR WPR Rear Wipers
TBC Body Control Module, Remote
Keyless Entry, Headlamps Replacement Bulbs Bulb Number
Low
- Beam Headlamps 9005 or 9005LL. . . . . . . . . .
(Long Life) (Preferred)
High
- Beam Headlamps 9005. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 3157KX or . . . . . . .
4157K (Preferred)
Front Marker Lamp 194. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Parking and Turn Lamp 3157 or. . . . . . . . . . .
3157K (long life)
Rear Marker Lamp, Taillamp and
Stop Lamp 3157. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Turn Lamp 3157. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back
- up Lamp 3157. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For replacement bulbs not listed here, please consult
your dealer.