1995 Chevrolet Blazer Owners Manual

LapBelt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Properwear ................................................. Questions & Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ................................. RearSeatPassengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reminder Light (See “Lights”) Replacing Seat and Restraint Parts After a Crash ..................... ................................... Right Front Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Use During Pregnancy Why Safety Belts Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety Chains (See “Towing a Trailer”) Safety Defects

Reporting Safety Defects to Canada ................................ ......................... Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Reporting Safety Defects to the United States ........................ ........................................

Safety Warnings and Symbols Scheduled Maintenance Services

Maintenance Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42 Maintenance Schedule I ......................................... 7-6 MaintenanceSchedulen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26 Periodic Maintenance .......................................... 7-38 Recommended: Fluids and Lubricants .............................. 7-40 ..................................... Selecting the Right Schedule 7-3 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ................................. 7-3

1-40 1-22 1-22 1-8

8-5 8-5 8-4 iv

Seats ........................................................... Controls ...................................................... ................................. Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Models) ........................... Front Seatback Latches (2-Door Models) Head Restraints ................................................ Manual Front Seat (Easy Entry) ................................... Manual Front Seat (Except Easy Entry) ............................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Driver’s Seat Power Lumbar Adjustment ....................................... RearFoldingSeat .............................................. Reclining Front Seatbacks SeatbackLatches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bulletins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Doing Your Own Service Work ................................... 6-2 ....................................... 6-60 Parts Identification Label Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Replacement Parts and Filter Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-70

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1-1 1-1 1-6 1-5 1-6 1-2 1-1 1-3 1-3 1-7 1 4 1-5

Service

2-25

Service Engine Soon Light (See “Lights”) Shift Indicator Light (See “Lights”) Shifting Into Park (P) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Speedometer and Odometer (See “Gages”) StartingYourEngine ............................................. 2-16 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 - 1 . . . . . . . 4-8 In Emergencies ....................................... Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56 Coinholder .................................................. 2-56 Sunvisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SIR) ........................ 1-17 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 How the Air Bag System Works .................................. 1-18 ......................... 1-21 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle

Tachometer (See “Gages”) ............................................. Temperature Display Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tilt Wheel (Option) Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Balancing (See “Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance”) Chains ...................................................... Flat (See “Changing a Flat Tire”) Inspection and Rotation- ........................................ New ........................................................ Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spare (See “Spare Tire”) Underbodycarrier ............................................ ................................... Uniform Tire Quality Grading Top Strap (See “Safety Belts-Child Restraints”) TorqueLock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-59 2-13 6-24 2-36 6-41

6-48

6-43 6-44 6-41

5-25 6-45

2-26

Towing

ATrailer .................................................... 4-40 Driving on Grades .......................................... 4-45 Driving with a Trailer ....................................... 4-44 ParkingonHills ............................................ 4-46 Passing ................................................... 4-45 SafetyChains .............................................. 4-43 Hitches ..................................................... 4-42 Recreational Vehicle ........................................... 4-36 TowingYourVehicle .............................................. 5-7 Trailer Brakes ...................................................... 4-43 Wiring Harness .......................................... 2-81. 6-61 Trailering Package ( See “Loading Your Vehicle”) Transfercase ................................................... 6-20 Electronic ................................................... 2-32 Manual ..................................................... 2-30 Automatic ................................................... When to Check and Change Fluid .............................. HowToCheck ............................................. How To Add ................................................. ........................................... When to Check ............................................. How To Check ............................................. How To Add ...............................................

2-19 6-14 6-14 6-17 2-22 6-17 6-17 6-18 Shift Light ( See “Lights”) Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) ............................ 2-26 Trip Odometer ( See “Gages”) Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator .............................. 2-37

Five-SpeedManual

Transmission

Vehicle

Damagewarnings ................................................ Identification Number ..................................... Loading ( See “Loading Your Vehicle”) Storage ...................................................... Symbols ................................................ Ventilationsystem ................................................ Tips ......................................................... Voltmeter ( See “Gages”)

6-30 ..... vi, vu, vm 3-4 3-4

6-58. 6-59

Warning

Devices. Other ................................................ 5-2 Hazard ......................................................... 5-2 Lights and Indicators ........................................... 2-68

Wheels

Alignment and Tire Balance ..................................... Aluminum ................................................... .................................. Hub Caps and Wheel Nut Caps NutTorque .................................................. Replacement ................................................. Used Replacement ............................................ Winches ....................................................... Windows ...................................................... Swing-Out Windows (2-Door Only) .............................. Windshield Rear Wiper Blade Replacement .................................. Rearwipermasher ............................................ Washer ...................................................... WasherFluid ................................................. Wiper ....................................................... Wiper Blade Chatter ........................................... Wiper Blade Cleaning .......................................... ....................................... Wiper Blade Replacement

6-46 6-55 5-28 6-63 6 4 6 6-47 4-35 2-34 2-35

6-39 2 4 1 2-40 6-26 2-39 6-53 6-53 6-36

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Table of Contents Inrroauction - How to Use this Manual

This section tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols.

Section 1 - Seats and Restraint Systems

This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system.

Section 2 - Features & Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. Section 3 - Comfort Controls & Audio Systems

This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Section 4 - Your Driving and the Road

Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Section 5 - Problems on the Road

This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating, etc.

Section 6- Service & Appearance Care

Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good.

Section 7 - Maintenance Schedule

This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.

Section 8 - Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact GM for assistance and how to get service publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8-4.

Index

Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.

Introduction 1995 Chevrolet Blazer Owner’s Manual Welcome This manual was prepared to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your 1995 Chevrolet Blazer and to provide important safety information. There is also a Chevrolet Truck Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet. In some vehicles, there can be information manuals from other manufacturers like body builders or special equipment companies. We urge you to review all these publications carefully. This will help you enjoy safe and trouble-free operation of your vehicle. When it comes to service, keep in mind that your Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. Your dealer invites you to return for all of your service needs both during and after the warranty period. Remember, if you have a concern and need help handling it to your satisfaction, see the procedure in the Chevrolet Truck Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet. Thanks for choosing a Chevrolet product. We value you as a member of the Chevrolet family. We want to assure you of our continuing interest in your pleasure and satisfaction with your vehicle.

Chevrolet Motor Division General Motors Corporation

30007 Van Dyke Ave.

Warren, Michigan

@Copyright 1994 General Motors Corporation, Chevrolet Motor Division

All Rights Reserved

Second Edition

Printed in U.S.A.

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Important Notes to Owners and Drivers About This Manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. About Driving Your Blazer As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read the “on-pavement” and “off-road” driving guidelines in this manual. (See “Driving Guidelines” and “Off-Road Driving With your Four-wheel Drive Vehicle” in the Index.)

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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux proprietaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en francais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T lC7.

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General Motors, GM and the GM Emblem, Chevrolet and the Chevrolet Emblem, and Blazer are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. INDEX: A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of all that’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.

In the gray caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or others could be hurt. You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,’’ “Don’t do this,’’ or “Don’t let this happen.”

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Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices:

NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.

In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use yellow for cautions, blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE.

Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery:

Caution

Possible Injury

Protect Eyes by Shielding

Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns

Spark or flame Could

Explode Battery

Avoid Sparks or Flames

These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven:

uu

Fasten Safety

Belts

Door Lock/Unlock

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These symbols have to do with your lights:

Master Lighting

Switch

Turn Signal Direction

Hazard Warning

Rasher

Heaulight High Beam

Parking Lights

Daytime

Running Lights

Fog Lights

Headlight Low Beam

These symbols are on some of your controls:

Q 0 * e w

0 % 0 %

0 c

Windshield Defroster

Windshield

Wiper

Windshield

Washer

Rear Window WiperMasher

Rear Window

Defogger

Ventilating Fan

Off

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These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:

Engine Coolant

Temperature

I BRAKE

Battery Charging

System

Fuel

Engine Oil Pressure

1 ANTI-LOCK

SHIFT

Brake

Shift Light

Anti-Lock

Brake

Here are some other symbols you may see:

Fuse

Lighter

Horn

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Hood Release

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Seats & Restraint Systems

Section

Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls

Manual Front Seat (Except Easy Entry)

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Move the lever under the front of the seat towards the driver's door to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place.

Manual Front Seat (Easy Entry Only)

Move the lever under the front of the seat up to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with

' your body to make

sure the seat is locked into place.

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Manual Lumbar Adjustment

If you have this feature, there will be a knob on the outside of the driver and passenger bucket seats. Turn the top of the knob forward to increase lumbar support and or rearward to decrease lumbar support.

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Power Driver’s Seat If you have this feature, there will be a control pad on the front of your driver’s seat.

Power Lumbar Adjustment

The left control make the rear of the seat go up and down. The right control makes the front of the seat go up and down.. The center control makes the whole seat go up and down or forward and rearward

If you have this feature, there will be a control on the front of your driver’s seat. Press and hold the passenger’s side of the control until you have the desired lumbar support. To decrease lumbar support, press the driver’s side of the control.

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Reclining Front Seatbacks

To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of the seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position.

But don’t have a seatback reclined

if your vehicle is moving.

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Front Seatback Latches (2-Door Models) The front seatback folds forward to let people get into the back seat. Your seatback will move back and forth freely, unless you come to a sudden stop. Then it will will lock in place. There’s one time the seatback may not fold without some help from you. That’s if your vehicle is parked going down a fairly steep hill.

To fold a front seatback forward, push the seatback toward the rear as you lift this latch. Then the seatback will fold forward. The latch must be down for the seat to work properly.

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Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Models)

The outside front passenger seat of your vehicle makes it easy to get in and out of the rear vehicle area.

When you tilt the outside front passenger seatback fully forward, the whole seat will slide forward. After someone gets into the rear seat area, move the seatback to its original position. Then move the seat rearward until it locks.

0 To get out, again tilt the seatback fully forward. Head Restraints Slide an Head restraints are fixed on some models and adjustable on others. adjustable head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also.

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Rear Folding Seat Your utility vehicle has a folding rear seat which lets you fold the seatbacks down for more cargo space.

The rear seat release handles are in the upper center of the rear of the seatbacks. Push back on the seatbacks as you pull up on the handles.

To raise the seatbacks, just lift up the seatbacks and push until they lock in the upright position. Push and pull on the seatbacks to check that the latches have locked in the upright position. If they haven’t, have them fixed immediately. Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint, or “air bag” system.

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Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light’’ in the Index.) In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot!

in between. In

Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.

Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels.

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Put someone on it.

Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop

The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield . . .

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or the instrument panel ...

or the safety belts!

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With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts - and the Answers Q Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a

safety belt?

A: You could be - whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you

can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your so you can chance of being conscious during and after an accident, unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.

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0: Why don’t they just put in air bags so people won’t have to wear A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in more of them in the

safety belts?

future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts - not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you’re in a vehicle that has air bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That’s true not only in frontal collisions,’but especially in side and other collisions.

0: If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident - even

wear safety belts?

one that isn’t your fault - you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 kndh). Safety belts are for everyone.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see the part of this manual called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position. Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system.

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Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly.

1 . Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up

straight.

3. Pick up the latch

plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted.

4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt.

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The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. Q: What's wrong with this?

A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection

this way.

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Q: What’s wrong with this?

A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.

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Q: What’s wrong with this?

A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the

shoulder at all times.

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Q: What’s wrong with this?

A: The belt is twisted across the body.

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.

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Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SIR) This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system, or air bag. Your vehicle has an air bag for the driver. Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system:

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There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light’’ in the Index for more information. How the Air Bag System Works

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Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel.

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When should an air bag inflate? The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level is about 14 to 18 mph (23 to 29 kdh). The threshold level can vary, however, with specific vehicle design, so that it can be somewhat above or below this range. If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers, side impacts, or rear impacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle’s deceleration. Vehicle damage is only one indication of this. The air bag system is designed to work properly under a wide range of conditions, including off-road usage. Observe safe driving speeds, especially on rough terrain. As always, wear your safety belt. See “Off-Road Driving” in the Index for more tips on off-road driving. What makes an air bag inflate? In a frontal or near-frontal impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is suddenly stopping as a result of a crash. The sensing system triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator. The reaction produces nitrogen gas, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag, and related hardware are all part of the air bag module packed inside the steering wheel. How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel. The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But air bags would not help you in many types of collisions, including rollovers and rear and side impacts, primarily because an occupant’s motion is not toward the air bag. Air bags should never be

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regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions. What will you see after an air bag inflates? After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates. This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub will be hot for a short time, but the part of the bag that comes into contact with you will not be hot to the touch. There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents from air bag. Air bag inflation will not prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle, nor will it stop people from leaving the vehicle.

in the deflated

The air bag is designed to inflate only once. After it inflates, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system won’t be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include the air bag module and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of the system, when the sensors are activated and driver’s safety belt usage at deployment. Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper service can mean that your air bag system won’t work properly. See your dealer for service.

NOTICE: If you damage the cover for the driver’s air bag, it may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module. Do not open or break the air bag cover.

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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle The air bag affects how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your GM dealer and the 1995 GM Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see “Service Publications” in the Index. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.

Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Q : If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack

to the front of my vehicle,

will it keep the air bag

from working properly?

A: As long as the push bumper or bicycle rack is attached to your vehicle so that the vehicle’s basic structure isn’t changed, it’s not likely to keep the air bags from working properly in a crash.

keep the air bag from working properly?

0: Is there anything I might add to the front of the vehicle that could A: Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle’s frame, bumper system, front end sheet metal or height, they may keep the air bag system from working properly. Also, the air bag system may not work properly if you relocate any of the air bag sensors. If you have any question about this, you should contact Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle. (The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See “Customer Satisfaction Procedure” in the Index .)

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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy.

The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,” earlier in this section. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.

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Center Front Passenger Position (4-Door Models)

Lap Belt If your vehicle has a front bench seat, someone can sit in the center position.

When YOU sit in the center front seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. TO make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug.

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so you would be

Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions

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Lapshoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly.

1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. On four-door models, the shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.

2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it doesr let it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender’’ at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as

you pull up on the shoulder part.

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The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. lap belt. If you slid under it, the And you’d be less likely to slide under the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash. On four-door models, the safety belt also locks quickly out of the retractor.

if you pull the belt very

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults (&Door Models) Four-door models have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. This feature will provide added comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. The comfort guides pull the shoulder belts away from the neck and head.

There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. You will find them tucked in between the seatback and the interior body, about half-way down the edge of the seatback. Here is how you should install the comfort guides on the shoulder belts:

1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the

interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip.

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2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under two edges of

the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the the belt into the slots of the guide.

3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must

be under the belt and the guide on top.

4. Buckle the belt around the child, and make sure that both the lap belt

and the shoulder belt are secured properly. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. See “Safety Belts, Rear Seat Passengers” in the Index.

To remove and store the comfort guides, order. Squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the loop of elastic cord exposed. seatback and the interior body, leaving only the

just perform these steps in reverse

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Cenfer Rear Passenger Position (&Door Models)

Lap Belt

When you sit in the center rear seating position, you have a lap safety belt which has a retractor. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it get

twisted.

2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch

plate to make sure it is secure.

3. Feed the lap belt into the retractor to tighten it.

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4. Position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder

belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly to.

if you ever had

so

Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. Smaller Children and Babies

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you how

These restraints

Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show to do that. Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer rear rather than the front seat. We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in a rear seat outside position unless the child is an infant and you’re the only adult in the vehicle. In that case, you might want to secure the restraint in the right front seat where you can keep an eye on the baby. Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle - even when no child is in it. Top Strap

if they are restrained in the

If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored.

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Once you have the top strap anchored, you’ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself.

You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one.

2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the

vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.

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4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you

would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly

if you ever had to.

6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt into the retractor while you

push down on the child restraint.

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7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is

secure.

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Center Seat Positions (&Door Models)

Don’t use child restraint in these positions. The restraints won’t work properly.

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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position

You'll be using the lapshoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1.

Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child's face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.

2. 3.

4. Buckle the belt.

Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly

if you ever had to.

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5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set

the lock.

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6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while

you push down on the child restraint.

7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions

to be sure it is secure. If you're using a bucket seat, adjust the seat forward until the lap portion of the safety belt holds the restraint firmly. But don't move it any more than needed to tighten the lap belt.

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work larger child passenger.

for an adult or

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Larger Children

Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lapshoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.

Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are.

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Q: What if a child is wearing a lapshoulder belt, but the child is so

small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?

A: Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the

shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is sitting in a rear outside position of a four-door model, see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” in the Index. If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child’s face or neck, you might want to place the child in a seat that has a lap belt, if your vehicle has one.

Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash.

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fasten, your dealer will order you an

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged restraint system parts. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired. Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn’t being used at the time of the collision. Before replacing any safety belt, see your dealer for the correct part number. You’ll need the model year and model number for your vehicle. The model year is on your title and registration. And you can find the model number on the Certificatioflire label of your vehicle. See “Certificatioflire Label” in the Index.

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The model number on the replacement belt must be listed on the safety belt you want to replace. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out to see this label.

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Notes

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Features & Controls

Section

Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly - and what to do if you have a problem. Keys

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This vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition, endgate, spare tire lock (two-door vehicles) and door locks. It will fit with either side up.

* 0000 *

provides the owner with a pair of identical keys and a bar-coded tag.

The bar-coded tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep this tag in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to have new ones made easily using this tag.

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I NOTICE:

Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside. You may even have your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have extra keys.

to damage

Your Doors And How They Work Side Doors

To open the door from the inside, pull the lever toward you and push the door open.

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Door Locks

There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle:

From the outside: Use your key.

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Power Door Locks

If your vehicle has power door locks, push LOCK on the power door lock switch on the door armrest. This switch will lock all the doors at once. To unlock the doors, push on the raised area next to the key symbol.

On four-door models, the lever on each rear door works only that door's lock.

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Child Security Locks

With this feature, you can lock the rear doors so they can’t be opened from the inside by passengers. Move the lock up to lock the doors and down to release the door locks.

Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, take your key, open your door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and close the door. Keyless Entry System If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your rear endgate from up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Your Keyless Entry System operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Should interference to this system occur, try this:

0 Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the

instructions on battery replacement. Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. This product has a maximum range.

0 Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the

signal. See your GM dealer or a qualified technician for service.

Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.

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Operation When you press UNLOCK, the driver’s door will unlock automatically. If you press UNLOCK again within five seconds, all doors will unlock. All doors will lock when LOCK is pressed. The endgate glass will unlock when the REAR button is pressed. Vehicles with automatic transmissions must have the transmission in PARK (P). Vehicles with manual transmission must have the parking brake engaged. Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, the remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own, provided they are equipped with exactly the same model system. (General Motors offers several different models of these systems on their vehicles.) Each vehicle can have only two transmitters matched to it. See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle. Battery Replacement Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the batteries.

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Your transmitter housing snaps apart for ease in battery replacement. To open the housing:

1. Insert a dime

between two halves of the transmitter housing near the key ring hole.

2. Remove the bottom by twisting the dime.

3. Remove and replace the batteries with two Duracell @-type batteries

(DL2016 or equivalent), positive side down.

4. Align and snap together the back and top transmitter housings. Endgate (Hatch) Release

To open a mechanical lock system from the outside, insert the key in the lock and turn to the left to unlock the glass. If your vehicle has an endgate-mounted spare tire carrier, you must move the carrier arm out of the way to open the glass.

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Open the glass and reach inside the endgate to lift the handle and open the endgate. Close the endgate first then close the glass.

The endgate and glass will automatically lock when shut. To open a power lock system from the outside, insert the key in the lock button and turn to the left. All doors will unlock.

When doors are unlocked, push the button in to open the glass.

Then reach inside to lift the handle and open the endgate. The endgate can be opened without a key if the driver’s door is unlocked. The endgate glass will not release if the vehicle is in gear. If your vehicle has an endgate-mounted spare tire carrier, you must move the carrier arm out of the way to open the glass. To lock a power lock system from the outside, insert the key in the lock button and turn to the right. All doors will lock.

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The electric hatch release lets you open your endgate glass by just pressing a button. The button is on the driver’s side of the steering column.

If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, your shift lever must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) for the release to work.

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If you have a manual transmission, either with or without the Keyless Entr! option, you must apply your parking brake before you can open the endgatc glass. If your vehicle has a endgate-mounted spare tire carrier, you must move th carrier arm out of the way to open the glass.

Endgate-Mounted Spare lire Carrier

You must move the carrier arm out of the way to open the endgate glass. Here's how to move the arm

1. Squeeze the release handle to free the carrier arm. 2. Swing the carrier arm away from the endgate. You may need to give it

a slight tug.

3. To latch the carrier arm, swing it toward the endgate.

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Emergency Release for Opening Endgate

A. Hardware cover B . Lever C. Insulation

D. Approx. 1.5 inch E. Pull back carpet to access plate E Trim Panel

1. Peel back or slit the carpet locally to expose the access hole in the trim

panel.

2. Use a thin

screwdriver to reach through the access holes in both the trim panel and the hardware cover. Pry the release lever toward the passenger side until the glass latch pops open.

3. Reattach the carpet securely.

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Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Key in the lgnition If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves - so don’t do it. When you park your vehicle and open reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition. If you have an automatic transmission, taking your key out also locks your transmission. And remember to lock the doors. Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?

the driver’s door, you’ll hear a tone

0 Put your valuables in a storage area, like your glove box. 0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.

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New Vehicle “Break-In”

NOTICE: Your modern vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:

Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don’t drive at any one speed - fast or slow - for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this “breaking-in” guideline every time you get new brake linings. Don’t tow a trailer during ‘(break-in.” See “Towing a Trailer’’ in the Index for more information.

Ignition Switch Use your key to start your vehicle. The key lets you to five different positions.

turn the ignition switch

1. OFF 2. RUN 3. START 4. ACC 5. LOCK

ACC (Accessory) - ACC lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. To get into ACC, push in the key and turn it toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as was before you inserted the key.

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I NOTICE:

Don’t operate accessories in the ACC position for long periods of time. Prolonged operation of accessories in the ACC position could drain your battery and prevent you from startiing your vehicle.

LOCK - This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It’s a theft deterrent feature. You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK. OFF - This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel. Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off (for example, if your vehicle is being pushed). RUN - This is the position for driving. START - This starts your engine.

NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard.’But turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service.

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Key Release Button

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The key cannot be removed from the ignition of manual transmission vehicles unless the key release button is used.

To Remove the Key On manual transmission vehicles, turn the key to the LOCK position while pressing the key release button down at the same time. Pull the key straight out. On automatic transmission vehicles, turn the key to LOCK and pull it straight out. Starting Your Engine Engines start differently. The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number for your engine. You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel. (See “Vehicle Identification Number” in the Index.) Follow the proper steps to start the engine. Automatic transmission: Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position - that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.

NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you PARK (P) only do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to when your vehicle is stopped.

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Manual transmission: The gear selector should be in neutral. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down - that’s a safety feature. To start your V6 engine: 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to

START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.

NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much excessive heat can damage your starter motor.

sooner. And the

2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in START. If it doesn’t start

in 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way down for 5 seconds, or until it starts.

3. If your engine still won’t start, wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor

cool down and do it all again. When the engine starts, let go of the key and the accelerator pedal.

NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the fuel injection system operates. Before adding If you don’t, your electrical equipment, check with your dealer. engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.

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Driving Through Deep Standing Water I 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.

Engine Coolant Heater (Option)

4.3 Liter: A. Engine coolant heater cord strap B. Engine coolant heater cord cap In very cold weather, 0°F (-1 8 "C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. To use the coolant heater: 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt outlet.

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NOTICE: After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged.

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How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your GM dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. Automatic Transmission

There are several different positions for your shift lever.

If your vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission, it now features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster. This display must be powered anytime the shift lever is capable of being moved out of the PARK (P) position. This means that if your key is in the OFF position, but not locked, there will be a small current drain on your battery which could discharge your battery over a period of time. If you have a need to

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leave your key in the ignition in the OFF position for an extended period for any reason, it is recommended that you disconnect the battery cable from the battery to prevent discharging your battery.

PARK (P) -This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.

REVERSE (R) - Use this gear to back up.

NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission. Shift to REVERSE after your vehicle is stopped.

(R) only

To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand In Sand, without damaging your transmission, see “If You’re Stuck: Mud, Ice or Snow’’ in the Index. NEUTRAL (N) - In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.

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NOTICE: Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty.

OVERDRIVE (0) - This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re:

- Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator

pedal about halfway down.

- Going about 35 mph (56 k d h ) or more, push the accelerator all

the way down. You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power. OVERDRIVE (a) should not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for off-road driving. Select DRIVE (D) when operating the vehicle under any of these conditions.

0 DRIVE (D) - This is like @, but you never go into Overdrive. You should use DRIVE (D) when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for off-road driving. SECOND GEAR (2) - This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND GEAR (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. If you manually select SECOND GEAR (2), the transmission will drive in second gear. You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces.

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FIRST GEAR (1) - This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND GEAR (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put in FIRST GEAR (1) while the vehicle is moving forward, the transmission won’t shift into FIRST GEAR (1) until the vehicle is going slowly enough. NOTICE: If your rear wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transmission. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transmission. Use your brakes or shift into PARK (P) to hold your vehicle in position on a hill.

Five-Speed Manual Transmission

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I This is your shift pattern. Here’s how to operate your transmission:

FIRST GEAR (1) - Press the clutch pedal and shift into FlRST GEAR (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST GEAR (1) when you’re going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you’ve come to a complete stop and it’s hard to shift into FIRST GEAR (1)’ put the shift lever in NEUTRAL, (N) and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST GEAR (1).

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0 SECOND GEAR (2) - Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the

accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND GEAR (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.

0 THIRD, FOURTH AND FIFTH GEARS (3,4 and 5 ) - Shift into THIRD GEAR (3), FOURTH GEAR (4), and FIFTH GEAR (5) the same way you do for SECOND GEAR (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To Stop - Let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to NEUTRAL (N). NEUTRAL (N) - Use this position when you start or idle your engine. REVERSE (R) - To back up, press down the clutch pedal, wait about 6 seconds, then shift into REVERSE (R). Then let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal.

NOTICE: Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving could damage your transmission.

is stopped.

Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for parking your vehicle.

SHIFT Light

If you have a manual transmission, you have an amber SHIFT light. This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. It is located at the top of your cluster, above your fuel gage.

SHIFT

When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on.

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While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator. Ignore the SHIFT light when you downshift.

Four- Wheel Drive Vehicles Only: If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and is equipped with a manual is in 4LO. transmission, disregard the shift light when the transfer case Locking Rear Axle If you have this feature, your rear axle can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, the locking feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle. Parking Brake To Set the Parking Brake:

Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on.

Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the brake release lever. It is located on the bottom driver's side of the instrument panel.

To Release the Parking Brake:

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NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle.

If you are on a hill: See “Parking on Hills” in the Index. That section shows how to turn your front wheels. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill: Trailer” in the Index. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer ffom moving. Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only)

See “Towing a

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1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking

brake.

2. Move the shift

lever into PARK (P) position like this:

Pull the lever toward you. Move the lever up as far as it will go.

3. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever, be

sure the transfer case is in a drive gear - not in NEUTRAL (N).

4. Move the key to LOCK. 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can walk away from your

vehicle with the key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Only)

Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift

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lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If “torque lock” does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Before you get out of your vehicle, turn off your engine, put your manual transmission in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever, be sure your transfer case is in a drive gear. Your vehicle could roll if it isn’t. If you are parking on a hill, or if your vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer, see “Parking on Hills” or “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. Parking Over Things That Burn

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Engine Exhaust

Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transmission) It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.

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If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle will be free to roll, even if your shift lever is in PARK (P). So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear - not in NEUTRAL (N). Always set your parking brake. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. All- Wheel Drive (Option) If your vehicle has all-wheel drive, your engine’s driving power is sent to all four wheels for extra traction. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle. It is fully automatic and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions.

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Four- Wheel Drive (Option) If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To shift out of two-wheel drive and into four-wheel drive, move the transfer case shift lever to 4HI or 4LO. You should use 2HI for most normal driving conditions, however.

NOTICE:

I Driving in the 4HI or 4LO positions for a long time on dry or

wet pavement could shorten the life of your vehicle’s drivetrain.

Manual Transfer Case

If your four-wheel drive vehicle has the manual transfer case, the transfer case shift lever is on the floor next to the driver. Use this lever to shift into and out of four-wheel drive.

An indicator light near the lever shows you the transfer case settings: 0 2HI 4HI N SET PARK BRAKE 4LO

The front axle portion of the diagram on the indicator will light up when you shift into four-wheel drive. A slight delay between shifting and the pattern’s lighting is normal. If the pattern does not light up, or if the front axle lights do not go out after you shift out of four-wheel drive, have your

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dealer check your system. Turn the INT LIGHTS switch located to the righl of your headlight switch to dim your transfer case indicator light when you1 headlights or parking lights are on. This will also cause your instrument panel lights to dim. 2HI - This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations. Your front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive. 4HI - This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle. Use 4HI when you need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads, or in mos off-road situations. N SET PARK BRAKE - Shift to this neutral setting only when your vehicle needs to be towed. 4LO - This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra traction and provides extra gear reduction. You may never need 4LO. It sends the maximum power to all four wheels. You might choose 4LO if you were driving off-road in sand, mud, or deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills. You can shift from 2HI to 4HI or from 4HI to 2HI while the vehicle is moving. Do not press the transfer case shift lever button when shifting fron 2HI to 4HI or from 4HI to 2HI. Your front axle will engage faster if you take your foot off of the accelerator for a few seconds after you shift. To shift your transfer case into N SET PARK BRAKE: 1. Stop the vehicle and shift your transmission into NEUTRAL (N). 2. Set the parking brake. Your vehicle can roll unless the brakes are

applied.

3. Pull the transfer case shift lever into N SET PARK BRAKE. To shift into or out of 4LO:

1. The vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 k d h )

with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N) for an automatic transmission or the clutch pedal depressed with a manual transmission.

2. Press the transfer case shift button and shift in one continuous motion. Don’t pause in N SET PARK BRAKE as you shift into or out of 4L0, or your gears could clash. Remember that driving in 4HI or 4LO may reduce fuel economy. Also, driving in four-wheel drive on dry pavement could cause your tires to wea faster and make your transfer case harder to shift and reduce powertrain longevity.

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Electronic Transfer Case

If your four-wheel drive vehicle has the electronic transfer case, the transfer case switches are on the right side of your instrument panel above the radio controls.

Use these switches to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. You can choose among three driving settings:

2HI - This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations. Your front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive. 4HI - This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle. Use 4HI when you need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads, or in most off-road situations. 4LO - This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra traction. You may never need 4LO. It sends the maximum power to all four wheels. You might choose 4LO if you were driving off-road in sand, mud, deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills.

Amber indicator lights in the switches show you which setting you are in. The indicator lights will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and one will stay on. If the lights do not come on, you should take your vehicle in for service. When shifting, an indicator light will flash until the shift is completed then remain solidly lit.