
Notice:If your vehicle has a tire size other than
P235/75R15, P235/70R15, P235/55R16 or
31x10.50R15LT/C, use tire chains only where legal
and only when you must. Use only SAE Class²S²
type chains that are the proper size for your tires.
Install them on the drive axle tires (four-wheel-drive
vehicles can use chains on both axles) and tighten
them as tightly as possible with the ends securely
fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain
manufacturer's instructions. If you can hear the
chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten
them. If the contact continues, slow down until it
stops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with
chains on will damage your vehicle.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It's unusual for a tire to ªblowoutº while you're driving,
especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes
out of a tire, it's much more likely to leak out slowly.
But if you should ever have a ªblowout,º here are a few
tips about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the ¯at tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel ®rmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to
a stop well out of the traffic lane.A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a
skid and may require the same correction you'd use
in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by
steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be
very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake to a stop, well off the road if possible.
{CAUTION:
Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do
maintenance or repairs is dangerous without
the appropriate safety equipment and training.
The jack provided with your vehicle is
designed only for changing a ¯at tire. If it is
used for anything else, you or others could be
badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off
the jack. Use the jack provided with your
vehicle only for changing a ¯at tire.
If a tire goes ¯at, the next part shows how to use your
jacking equipment to change a ¯at tire safely.
5-71 

Fuse Usage
STUD #2 Accessory Feeds, Electric Brake
PARKLP Parking Lamps
LR PRK Left Rear Parking Lamps
LIFTGLASS Liftglass
IGN CStarter Solenoid, Fuel Pump,
PRNDL
HTDSEAT Heated Seat
HVACHeating,Ventilation, Air Cooling
System
TRCHMSL Trailer Center High Mount Stop Light
RRDFOG Rear Defogger
TBC Truck Body ComputerFuse Usage
CRANK Clutch Switch, NSBU Switch
CHMSL Center High Mounted Stoplamp
HAZLP Hazard Lamps
VECHMSLVehicle Center High-Mounted Stop
Lamp
RR DEFOG Rear Defogger
HTDMIR Heated Mirror
ATC Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive)
STOPLP Stop Lamps
RR W/W Rear Window Wiper
5-98 

Maintenance Schedule......................................6-2
Introduction...................................................6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................6-2
Maintenance Requirements..............................6-2
How This Section is Organized.........................6-3
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services...........6-4
Using Your Maintenance Schedule....................6-4
Selecting the Right Schedule...........................6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance..............6-7
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance......6-18
Part B: Owner Checks and Services................6-26
At Each Fuel Fill..........................................6-26
At Least Once a Month.................................6-26
At Least Twice a Year...................................6-27At Least Four Times a Year...........................6-28
At Least Once a Year...................................6-28
Part C: Periodic MaintenanceInspections.........6-31
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection............................6-31
Exhaust System Inspection............................6-31
Fuel System Inspection..................................6-32
Engine Cooling System Inspection...................6-32
Throttle System Inspection.............................6-32
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel
Drive) Inspection.......................................6-32
Brake System Inspection................................6-32
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants. . . .6-33
Part E: Maintenance Record...........................6-35
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
6-1 

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance
Services
In this part are scheduled maintenance services which
are to be performed at the mileage intervals speci®ed.
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle
in good working condition. But we don't know exactly how
you'll drive it. You may drive very short distances only a
few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the
time in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehicle
in making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to do
errands or in many other ways.
Because of all the different ways people use their
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may need more
frequent checks and replacements. So please read
the following and note how you drive. If you have any
questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition,
see your dealer.
This part tells you the maintenance services you should
have done and when to schedule them.When you go to your dealer for your service needs,
you'll know that GM-trained and supported service
people will perform the work using genuine GM parts.
The proper ¯uids and lubricants to use are listed in Part
D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses
these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary
repairs done before you or anyone else drives the
vehicle.
These schedules are for vehicles that:
·carry passengers and cargo within recommended
limits. You will ®nd these limits on your vehicle's
Certi®cation/Tire label. See
Loading Your Vehicle on
page 4-48.
·are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal
driving limits.
·are driven off-road in the recommended manner.
See
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive
Vehicle on page 4-14.
·use the recommended fuel. SeeGasoline Octane
on page 5-4
.
6-4 

Fuel System Inspection
Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks.
Engine Cooling System Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they
are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
®ttings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the
outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser.
To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of
the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended
at least once a year.
Throttle System Inspection
Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding,
and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts
as needed. Replace any components that have high
effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator
and cruise control cables.
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(Four-Wheel Drive) Inspection
Every 12 months or at engine oil change intervals, check
front axle and transfer case and add lubricant when
necessary. A ¯uid loss could indicate a problem; check
and have it repaired, if needed. Check vent hose at
transfer case for kinks and proper installation. More
frequent lubrication may be required on off-road use.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
cha®ng, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings
for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including
drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often if your driving
habits or conditions result in frequent braking.
6-32 

E
Electrical System............................................5-93
Add-On Equipment......................................5-93
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-93
Headlamps.................................................5-93
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-93
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-93
Electronic Transfer Case..................................2-30
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-35
Engine Compartment Fuse Block......................5-96
Engine Coolant Level Check.............................6-26
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-18
Engine Oil Level Check...................................6-26
Engine..........................................................5-19
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-19
Battery.......................................................5-45
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-33
Compartment Overview................................5-12
Coolant Heater............................................2-24
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-32
Coolant......................................................5-27
Cooling System Inspection............................6-32
Exhaust.....................................................2-37
Fan Noise..................................................5-39
Oil .............................................................5-15
Overheating................................................5-30
Starting......................................................2-22
Entry Lighting.................................................3-15Environmental Concerns..................................4-16
Exit Lighting...................................................3-16
Express Down Window....................................2-15
Extended Cab (Jump Seat)..............................1-48
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-29
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-12
F
Filter.............................................................5-19
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-19
Finding a PTY Station.....................3-48, 3-56, 3-66
Finding a Station....................3-42, 3-45, 3-53, 3-63
Finish Care....................................................5-88
Finish Damage...............................................5-89
Five-Speed....................................................2-28
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-76
Flash-To-Pass Feature....................................... 3-7
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-72
Flat Tire........................................................5-71
Fluid.............................................................5-22
Automatic Transmission................................5-22
Manual Transmission....................................5-25
Power Steering...........................................5-39
Windshield Washer......................................5-40
FM ...............................................................3-74
Fog Lamps....................................................3-15
Following Distance..........................................4-61
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-29, 5-52
5 

Hood (cont.)
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-5
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank............................................5-34
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-36
How to Add Fluid....................................5-24, 5-26
How to Check and Add Fluid............................5-27
How to Check Lubricant..........................5-51, 5-53
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-40
How to Check................................5-22, 5-25, 5-63
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-21
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-16
Hydraulic Clutch System Check........................6-28
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-26
Hydroplaning..................................................4-32
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-31
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-30
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-34
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-34
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-42
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-55
If You're Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-40Ignition Positions.............................................2-20
Ignition Transmission Lock Check......................6-30
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-32
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-63
Inspection......................................................6-32
Brake System.............................................6-32
Engine Cooling System................................6-32
Exhaust System..........................................6-31
Fuel System...............................................6-32
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-31
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-31
Throttle System...........................................6-32
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel
Drive).....................................................6-32
Installing a Garage Door Opener.......................2-42
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-15
Instrument Panel Fuse Block............................5-94
Instrument Panel.............................................3-23
Cluster.......................................................3-23
Overview..................................................... 3-2
Interior Lamps................................................3-15
J
Jump Seat.....................................................1-10
Jump Starting.................................................5-46
7 

K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-28
Key Release Button........................................2-21
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-5
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-13
Lamps...........................................................3-12
Exterior......................................................3-12
Interior.......................................................3-15
Lap Belt................................................1-23, 1-25
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-16
LATCH System...............................................1-44
Child Restraints...........................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-46
Latches, Seatback............................................ 1-8
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running . . . 2-34
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-12
Light.............................................................3-28
Air Bag Off .................................................3-28
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-27
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-32
Brake System Warning.................................3-31
Charging System.........................................3-29Light (cont.)
Check Gages Warning.................................3-38
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-39
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-33
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-26
Security.....................................................3-37
Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light.........3-37
Up-Shift.....................................................3-30
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-15
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-48
Locking Rear Axle............................................ 4-9
Lockout Protection..........................................2-12
Locks............................................................. 2-8
Door........................................................... 2-8
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-12
Lockout Protection.......................................2-12
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-11
Long Trip/Highway De®nition.............................. 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Intervals............................... 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance........6-18
Loss of Control...............................................4-13
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-39
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-49
Lumbar........................................................... 1-4
Manual Controls............................................ 1-4
Power Controls............................................. 1-5
8