Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-2
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-4
Other Warning Devices...................................3-4
Horn.............................................................3-5
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-5
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-5
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-12
Interior Lamps..............................................3-15
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-17
Climate Controls............................................3-17
Climate Control System.................................3-17
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-20
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-21
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-22
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-24
Trip Odometer..............................................3-24
Tachometer.................................................3-24
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-24
Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-25
Charging System Light..................................3-26
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-26
Up-Shift Light...............................................3-27
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-28
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-29
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-29
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-30Oil Pressure Gage........................................3-33
Security Light...............................................3-34
Service Four-Wheel Drive
Warning Light...........................................3-34
Tow/Haul Mode Light....................................3-35
Check Gages Warning Light...........................3-35
Gate Ajar Light.............................................3-35
Fuel Gage...................................................3-36
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-36
Audio System(s).............................................3-37
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS)........................3-37
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)..................................3-38
AM-FM Radio...............................................3-38
Radio with CD..............................................3-41
Radio with Cassette and CD..........................3-49
Radio with Six-Disc CD.................................3-60
Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios).......3-72
Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios).............3-72
Radio Reception...........................................3-72
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player.................3-72
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-74
Care of Your CD Player................................3-74
Fixed Mast Antenna......................................3-74
Section 3 Instrument Panel
3-1
This can happen if you have recently replaced your
battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic
system is designed to evaluate critical emission
control systems during normal driving. This may take
several days of routine driving. If you have done this and
your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack
of OBD system readiness, your GM dealer can prepare
the vehicle for inspection.
Oil Pressure Gage
The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in
psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is
running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in
kPa (kilopascals).
{CAUTION:
Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If
you do, your engine can become so hot that it
catches re. You or others could be burned.
Check your oil as soon as possible and have
your vehicle serviced.
Notice:Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may
damage the engine. The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty. Always follow the
maintenance schedule in this manual for changing
engine oil.
Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside
temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the
low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range.
A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused
by a dangerously low oil level or other problems causing
low oil pressure.
United States
Canada
3-33
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper
lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under
any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to the
next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
The exit speed is usually posted.
Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not
to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at
higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going
slower than you actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. If you
must start when you are not fresh — such as after
a day’s work — do not plan to make too many miles that
rst part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing
and shoes you can easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it needs
service, have it done before starting out. Of course,
you will nd experienced and able service experts in
GM dealerships all across North America. They will be
ready and willing to help if you need it.Here are some things you can check before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir full? Are
all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades:Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:Have you checked
all levels?
Lamps:Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires:They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for
long-distance driving? Are the tires all in ated to the
recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts:What is the weather outlook
along your route? Should you delay your trip a
short time to avoid a major storm system?
Maps:Do you have up-to-date maps?
4-37
Finding a Station....................3-39, 3-42, 3-50, 3-61
Finish Care....................................................5-93
Finish Damage...............................................5-95
Five-Speed....................................................2-26
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-74
Flash-to-Pass Feature....................................... 3-7
Flat Tire........................................................5-75
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-76
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-19
Manual Transmission....................................5-22
Power Steering...........................................5-36
Windshield Washer......................................5-38
FM ...............................................................3-72
Fog Lamps....................................................3-15
Following Distance..........................................4-67
Footnotes................................................6-7, 6-18
Four Door Models...........................1-26, 1-28, 1-51
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-28, 5-48
Front Axle......................................................5-49
Front Map Lamps...........................................3-16
Front Reading Lamps......................................3-16
Front Storage Area.........................................2-56
Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-6Fuel (cont.)
Gage.........................................................3-36
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-4
Gasoline Speci cations.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Light.......................................3-36
System Inspection.......................................6-31
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-99
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-98
G
Gage
Check Gages Warning Light..........................3-35
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-29
Fuel..........................................................3-36
Oil Pressure...............................................3-33
Speedometer..............................................3-24
Tachometer.................................................3-24
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-26
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-44
Garment Hooks..............................................2-57
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-4
Speci cations............................................... 5-5
Gate Ajar Light...............................................3-35
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming........2-48
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving................4-17
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