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Cadillac 1999 Escalade Owner's Manual

Summary of 1999 Escalade

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    Yellow blue i the 1999 cadillac escalade owner’s manual 1 - 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. 2 - 1 features and controls this section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. 3 - 1 comfor...

  • Page 2: French Language Manual:

    Yellow blue ii general motors, gm and the gm emblem, cadillac, the cadillac crest & wreath are registered trademarks and the name escalade is a trademark of general motors corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the...

  • Page 3: How to Use This Manual

    Yellow blue iii how to use this manual many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it 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 ...

  • Page 4: Vehicle Damage Warnings

    Yellow blue iv 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, an...

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    Yellow blue v for example, these symbols are used on an original battery: caution possible injury protect eyes by shielding caustic battery acid could cause burns avoid sparks or flames spark or flame could explode battery these symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle...

  • Page 6: Notes

    Yellow blue vi ✍ notes.

  • Page 7: Section 1

    1- yellow blue 1-1 section 1 seats and restraint systems 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. 1 - 2 seats and seat controls 1 - 8 safety belts: th...

  • Page 8: Seats and Seat Controls

    Yellow blue 1-2 seats and seat controls this section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them and fold them up and down. It also tells you about reclining front seatbacks and head restraints. Power seats you can adjust the front seats with the controls located on the side of the seat, next to...

  • Page 9

    Yellow blue 1-3 power lumbar control your vehicle has a power lumbar control. You can increase or decrease lumbar support in an area of the lower seatback. To increase support, press and hold the front of the rocker switch. Let go of the switch when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of su...

  • Page 10

    Yellow blue 1-4 reclining front seatbacks to adjust the seatback, move the lever rearward. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Move the lever again rearward and the seatback will go to an upright position. But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving..

  • Page 11: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-5 caution: sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body. Instead, it will be in front ...

  • Page 12

    Yellow blue 1-6 folding the rear seat your vehicle has a 60/40 rear seat, either side may be folded down to give you more cargo space. Before folding, place the latch portion of the center safety belt in the center armrest. That way, the center safety belt will be out of the way when the seat is fol...

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    Yellow blue 1-7 5. Pull the seatback forward and fold the seatback down until it is flat. 6. Then, stow the head restraints by sliding them into the rear of the seat cushion. Make sure the posts go in all the way. To return the seat to the passenger position, use the following procedure. 1. Remove t...

  • Page 14: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-8 heated rear seats the controls for the heated rear seats are located on the rear of the center floor console, below the rear seat audio controls. Press the top of the switch to hi or the bottom of the switch to lo to turn on the heating elements in the outside rear seat positions. Th...

  • Page 15: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-9 caution: it is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safe...

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    Yellow blue 1-10 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. Put someone on it..

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    Yellow blue 1-11 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 ....

  • Page 18

    Yellow blue 1-12 or the instrument panel ... Or the safety belts! 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..

  • Page 19: About Safety Belts

    Yellow blue 1-13 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 dow...

  • Page 20: Driver Position

    Yellow blue 1-14 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...

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    Yellow blue 1-15 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 c...

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    Yellow blue 1-16 shoulder belt height adjuster before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. To move it down, push in at the word press and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoul...

  • Page 23: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-17 q: what’s wrong with this? A: the shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. Caution: you can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should f...

  • Page 24: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-18 q: what’s wrong with this? A: the belt is buckled in the wrong place. Caution: you can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could c...

  • Page 25: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-19 q: what’s wrong with this? A: the belt is over an armrest. Caution: you can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pe...

  • Page 26: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-20 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. Caution: you can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the cha...

  • Page 27: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-21 q: what’s wrong with this? A: the belt is twisted across the body. Caution: you can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your d...

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    Yellow blue 1-22 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. Safety belt use during pregnancy safety belts wo...

  • Page 29: Air Bag System

    Yellow blue 1-23 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 posi...

  • Page 30: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-24 caution: air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. This is true even with next generation frontal air bags. Safety belts help keep you i...

  • Page 31

    Yellow blue 1-25 there is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows air bag. The system checks the air bag 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...

  • Page 32: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-26 the right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. Caution: if something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear....

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    Yellow blue 1-27 when should an air bag inflate? An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal or near - frontal crash. 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 ...

  • Page 34: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-28 what will you see after an air bag inflates? After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module -- the steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag, or the instrument panel for t...

  • Page 35: Notice:

    Yellow blue 1-29 notice: if you damage the covering for the driver’s or the right front passenger’s air bag, the bag may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s air bag. Do...

  • Page 36: Rear Seat Passengers

    Yellow blue 1-30 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 bags 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 ...

  • Page 37

    Yellow blue 1-31 lap - shoulder 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. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to...

  • Page 38

    Yellow blue 1-32 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. 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...

  • Page 39: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-33 each position next to the windows has a shoulder belt height adjuster. Move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you. To move the height adjuster down, push in at the word press and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjus...

  • Page 40: Children and Small Adults

    Yellow blue 1-34 to unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Rear safety belt comfort guides for children and small adults rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. When installed on a s...

  • Page 41

    Yellow blue 1-35 1. Remove the guide from its storage clip on the side of the seatback. 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide..

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    Yellow blue 1-36 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, position and release the safety belt as described in “rear seat outside passenger positions” earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt c...

  • Page 43: Center Passenger Position

    Yellow blue 1-37 center passenger position lap belt when you sit in the center 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..

  • Page 44: Children

    Yellow blue 1-38 to make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. 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 t...

  • Page 45: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-39 caution: smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on th...

  • Page 46: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-40 caution: never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash caution: (continued) caution: (continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 - lb. (5.5 kg...

  • Page 47: Child Restraints

    Yellow blue 1-41 child restraints every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. Q: what are the different types of add - on child restraints? A: add - on child restraints are available in four basic types. When selecting a chi...

  • Page 48

    Yellow blue 1-42 a rear - facing infant restraint (b) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear - facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant’s head, neck and body ...

  • Page 49

    Yellow blue 1-43 a forward - facing child restraint (c - e) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward - facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around fo...

  • Page 50

    Yellow blue 1-44 a booster seat (f, g) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs., or even up to 80 lbs. (18 to 27 kg, or even up to 36 kg), and about four to eight years of age. A booster seat is designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Booster seats with shields u...

  • Page 51: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-45 when choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restra...

  • Page 52

    Yellow blue 1-46 top strap canadian law requires that forward - facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. Anchor brackets for the rear outside seat positions are located on the floor in the cargo area..

  • Page 53: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-47 caution: routing the top strap for a child restraint over or under the cargo security shade could cause the shade to come loose and even break. If this happens, the shade could be thrown about the vehicle in a collision or sudden maneuver. You or others could be injured. When anchor...

  • Page 54

    Yellow blue 1-48 3. 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. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock..

  • Page 55

    Yellow blue 1-49 5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward - facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 6. Push and pu...

  • Page 56

    Yellow blue 1-50 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the re...

  • Page 57: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-51 6. 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. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a child restraint in the right front seat position ...

  • Page 58

    Yellow blue 1-52 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. 4. B...

  • Page 59: Larger Children

    Yellow blue 1-53 6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure...

  • Page 60: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-54 accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. D children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. D children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are. Caution: never d...

  • Page 61: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-55 caution: never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap - shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s ...

  • Page 62: Safety Belt Extender

    Yellow blue 1-56 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 fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be...

  • Page 63: Notes

    Yellow blue 1-57 ✍ notes.

  • Page 64: Notes

    Yellow blue 1-58 ✍ notes.

  • Page 65: Section 2

    2- yellow blue 2-1 section 2 features and controls 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 -- a...

  • Page 66: Keys

    Yellow blue 2-2 keys caution: leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children..

  • Page 67

    Yellow blue 2-3 your vehicle has one double - sided key for the ignition and all door locks. If you ever lose your key, your dealer will be able to assist you with obtaining a new one. Your vehicle also has a key that locks and unlocks the center floor console only. Your vehicle also has an emergenc...

  • Page 68: Door Locks

    Yellow blue 2-4 door locks caution: unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This ...

  • Page 69

    Yellow blue 2-5 power door locks press the side of the power door lock switch marked lock on either front door to lock all the doors at once. Press the ribbed side of the switch to unlock all the doors at once. The power door locks will operate at any time. Operating the power locks may affect the t...

  • Page 70: Keyless Entry System

    Yellow blue 2-6 rear door security locks with this feature, you can lock the rear side doors so they can’t be opened from the inside by passengers. Move the button up to engage the security feature. Move the button down to return the door locks to normal operation. Lockout prevention this feature pr...

  • Page 71

    Yellow blue 2-7 changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. This system has a range of about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m). At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless e...

  • Page 72

    Yellow blue 2-8 alarm/panic mode the theft - deterrent system provides a fourth button on your transmitter. This button is the alarm/panic button. If you are involved in a panic situation, press this button and your vehicle’s horn will sound and the headlamps will flash. This will draw needed attent...

  • Page 73: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-9 3. Turn the ignition from off to run three times quickly (within five seconds). The vehicle will respond by locking the doors, unlocking the driver’s doors and releasing the tailgate or panel doors. Your transmitter is now ready to match the vehicle. 4. Press and hold the lock and un...

  • Page 74

    Yellow blue 2-10 to replace the battery: 1. Insert a small coin, or flathead screwdriver, to separate the bottom of the transmitter from the top. 2. Remove the battery and replace it with a new one, making sure the positive (+) side of the battery is facing down. 3. Snap the top and bottom together....

  • Page 75: Rear Doors

    Yellow blue 2-11 rear doors caution: it can be dangerous to drive with the tailgate glass, tailgate or rear doors open because carbon monoxide (co) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell co. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the tailgate glass, tailg...

  • Page 76: Theft

    Yellow blue 2-12 to open the driver’s side door, first open the passenger’s side panel door. Then, pull the handle on the left door edge outward and pull the door open. The rear doors have a check assembly to keep them from fully opening during normal use. To fully open either rear door, you must re...

  • Page 77: Theft

    Yellow blue 2-13 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 a...

  • Page 78

    Yellow blue 2-14 the adjustment for the shock sensor sensitivity can be accessed through a hole in the forward wall of the main bin of the center floor console. Using a small flat - tipped screwdriver, turn the adjuster clockwise to increase sensitivity and turn counterclockwise to decrease sensitiv...

  • Page 79

    Yellow blue 2-15 remote keyless entry transmitter locking if all the doors are closed, locking the vehicle with the transmitter will immediately arm the system. If any door is open when the transmitter lock button is pressed, the system goes into an armed wait mode, waiting for the doors to close. O...

  • Page 80: Feature Customization

    Yellow blue 2-16 turning off the alarm if you started the alarm by pressing the panic button on the keyless entry transmitter, you must either push that button again or turn the ignition to run to stop the alarm. If the alarm is sounding due to the shock sensor or a door, tailgate or panel door open...

  • Page 81

    Yellow blue 2-17 4. Remove the radio fuse (fuse 17). This fuse is in the main fuse block, located on the left side of your instrument panel. When the main fuse block is open, the radio fuse (fuse 17) is located in the lower right corner side of the fuse panel. See “fuses and circuit breakers” in the...

  • Page 82

    Yellow blue 2-18 keyless entry verification this means that when you use the keyless entry transmitter to lock/unlock your vehicle, your headlamps and parking lamps will flash briefly when you press lock once. Your horn will sound briefly and your headlamps and parking lamps will flash briefly when ...

  • Page 83

    Yellow blue 2-19 theft-deterrent arming method this means that both your keyless entry transmitter and the power door lock switch will actively arm the system. Programmable modes your vehicle can be programmed to one of the following modes. Mode 1: alarm system off (the system will not arm.) mode 2:...

  • Page 84

    Yellow blue 2-20 programmable modes your vehicle can be programmed to one of the following modes. Mode 1: all off (no horn chirps or headlamps and parking lamps will flash.) mode 2: horn and lamps (your headlamps and parking lamps will flash and your horn will chirp twice to verify the system is arm...

  • Page 85: Passlock

    Yellow blue 2-21 passlock r your vehicle is equipped with the passlock theft - deterrent system. Passlock is a passive theft - deterrent system. Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with...

  • Page 86: Ignition Positions

    Yellow blue 2-22 ignition positions caution: leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in the vehic...

  • Page 87: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-23 off (c): this position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like lock. Use off if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off (for example, if your vehicle is being pushed). Run (d): this is the position ...

  • Page 88: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-24 how to start the 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 ...

  • Page 89: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-25 engine coolant heater (if equipped) in very cold weather, 0 _f ( - 18 _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 star...

  • Page 90: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-26 automatic transmission operation there are several different positions for your shift lever. Your vehicle 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 park (p). Th...

  • Page 91: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-27 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 (r) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging y...

  • Page 92: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-28 automatic overdrive ( b): this position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: d going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. D going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You...

  • Page 93: Four

    Yellow blue 2-29 four - wheel drive your vehicle has four - wheel drive. You can send your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To get the most satisfaction out of four - wheel drive, you must be familiar with its operation. Read the section that follows before using four - ...

  • Page 94: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-30 the transfer case switches are below and to the left of the climate controls. Use these switches to shift into and out of four - wheel drive. You can choose among four driving settings: 2hi: this setting is used for driving in most situations. Your front axle is not engaged in two -...

  • Page 95

    Yellow blue 2-31 neutral: shift the vehicle’s transfer case to neutral only when towing your vehicle. See “recreational vehicle towing” or “towing your vehicle” in the index for more information. Indicator lights in the switches show which setting you are in. The indicator lights will come on briefl...

  • Page 96

    Yellow blue 2-32 if the 4hi, auto 4wd or 2hi switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the 4hi, auto 4wd or 2hi indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but will not complete the shift unless your vehicle is moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) and the transmission is in neutral (n...

  • Page 97: Parking Brake

    Yellow blue 2-33 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. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down....

  • Page 98: Shifting Into Park (P)

    Yellow blue 2-34 shifting into park (p) caution: it can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in park (p) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To...

  • Page 99: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-35 d move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear -- not in neutral. 4. Turn the ignition key to lock. 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in park (p). Leavi...

  • Page 100: Shifting Out of Park (P)

    Yellow blue 2-36 if you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in park (p) and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you move the shift lever into park (p), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away fro...

  • Page 101: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-37 if you cannot shift out of park (p), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way up into park (p) as you maintain brake application. Then, move the shift lever into the gear you want. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of park (...

  • Page 102: Engine Exhaust

    Yellow blue 2-38 engine exhaust caution: engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (co), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: d your exhaust system sounds strange or different. D your vehicle gets rusty undernea...

  • Page 103: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-39 caution: it can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in park (p) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can mo...

  • Page 104

    Yellow blue 2-40 the driver’s door has a switch for the passenger windows as well. Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to accessory or run or when retained accessory power (rap) is present. See “retained accessory power” in the index. Push the rear of the switch with the p...

  • Page 105: Horn

    Yellow blue 2-41 there is also a power door lock switch at the rear of the vehicle which will allow you to lock or unlock all of the doors. See “power doors locks” in the index. Horn press the center of the steering wheel to sound the horn. Tilt wheel a tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the s...

  • Page 106

    Yellow blue 2-42 turn and lane change signals the turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return autom...

  • Page 107: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-43 for steady wiping at low speed, turn the control to the low position. For high - speed wiping, turn the control further, to high. To stop the wipers, turn the control to off. Damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to cl...

  • Page 108

    Yellow blue 2-44 rear window wiper and washer (if equipped) the rear window wiper/washer switch is on your instrument panel, to the right of the gage cluster. To turn the wiper on, slide the switch all the way up. For delayed wiping, slide the switch even with delay in the center position of the rea...

  • Page 109: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-45 caution: d cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. D cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless whe...

  • Page 110

    Yellow blue 2-46 increasing speed while using cruise control there are two ways to go to a higher speed: d use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Push the set button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. D mo...

  • Page 111: Exterior Lamps

    Yellow blue 2-47 exterior lamps your parking/headlamp knob is on the driver’s side of your instrument panel. Turn the knob clockwise, to the parking lamp symbol, to turn on the following: d parking lamps d sidemarker lamps d taillamps d license plate lamps d instrument panel lights turn the knob clo...

  • Page 112

    Yellow blue 2-48 automatic headlamp system when it is dark enough outside, your automatic headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and the instrument panel lights. To idle your vehicle with the automa...

  • Page 113

    Yellow blue 2-49 fog lamps your vehicle has fog lamps. Use them for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your parking lamps and/or low - beam headlamps must be on for your fog lamps to work. The fog lamp switch is located to the right of the instrument panel cluster. Press the ribbed top part...

  • Page 114: Interior Lamps

    Yellow blue 2-50 the length of time that the headlamps stay on after the ignition is turned off can be adjusted by pressing and holding the headlamp delay button. The delay can be varied in five steps (0, 15, 30, 60 and 90 seconds). When the headlamp delay button is held in, the light emitting diode...

  • Page 115

    Yellow blue 2-51 you can use the dome override button, located below the parking/headlamp knob, to set the dome lamps to come on automatically when the doors are opened, or remain off. To turn the lamps off, press the button to the “in” position. With the button in this position, the dome lamps will...

  • Page 116: Mirrors

    Yellow blue 2-52 mirrors electrochromic inside rearview mirror with compass, temperature display and headlamp delay your vehicle has electrochromic inside and outside rearview mirrors. Your vehicle also has a headlamp delay feature. See “headlamp delay” in the index for more information. When on, an...

  • Page 117

    Yellow blue 2-53 temperature display the temperature can be displayed by pressing the temp switch. Pressing the temp switch once briefly will toggle the temperature reading on and off. To alternate the temperature reading between fahrenheit and celsius, press and hold the temp switch for about eight...

  • Page 118

    Yellow blue 2-54 the mirror can be calibrated in one of two ways: d drive the vehicle in two circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction, or d drive the vehicle on your everyday routine and after several turns the compass will become calibrated and will display a direction....

  • Page 119

    Yellow blue 2-55 electric outside rearview mirrors the electric mirrors can be adjusted to point where you want from inside the vehicle. Select the mirror you want to move by rotating the center of the switch, located on the driver’s door armrest, to l (left) or r (right). Then, adjust the mirror an...

  • Page 120: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-56 convex outside mirror your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. Caution: a convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right ...

  • Page 121

    Yellow blue 2-57 instrument panel cupholder your vehicle has a cupholder in the middle of the instrument panel. To use the cupholder, pull the handle and slide the cupholder tray open. To close the cupholder, slide it back into the instrument panel. Center floor console your vehicle has a console co...

  • Page 122

    Yellow blue 2-58 the console has two cupholders and two storage trays for the front passenger and driver to use. Your console also has a cupholder that swings down for the rear seat passengers to use. The console also contains the following components: d rear seat audio system controls d rear heated...

  • Page 123: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-59 cargo security shade caution: an improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. You or others could be injured. If you remove the cover, always store it outside of the vehicle. When you put it back, always be sure that it is se...

  • Page 124

    Yellow blue 2-60 to put the shade in the vehicle: 1. Make sure the shade slot in the holder faces rearward with the round surface facing down. 2. Hold the shade at an angle. 3. Place the shade holder tab into the slot in the passenger’s side trim panel. 4. Move the other end of the shade forward. 5....

  • Page 125: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-61 luggage carrier your vehicle has a luggage carrier, which you can use to load things on top of your vehicle. The luggage carrier has slats and side rails attached to the roof, and crossrails which can be moved toward the front or the rear in the side rails to help secure cargo. Tie ...

  • Page 126: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-62 ashtrays and cigarette lighter front ashtray the front ashtray is located at the bottom of the instrument panel. Pull on the notch in the ashtray door to open it. Notice: if you store paper or other things that burn in your ashtrays, they could be set on fire by cigarettes or other ...

  • Page 127

    Yellow blue 2-63 accessory power outlets two auxiliary power outlets are located near the cigarette lighter. Use these outlets to power mobile telephones or other devices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems. One auxiliary power outlet is located at the rear of the center floor consol...

  • Page 128: Sun Visors

    Yellow blue 2-64 sun visors to block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them out to help block glare at the front and side windows. Your visors have a strap to hold small items, such as maps. The visors have an extender on the inside edge. When the visor is down, pull the e...

  • Page 129

    Yellow blue 2-65 programming the transmitter do not use the universal transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before april 1, 1982. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door ...

  • Page 130

    Yellow blue 2-66 note to canadian owners: during programming, the hand - held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting after one or two seconds. In this case, you should press and re - press the button on the hand - held transmitter every two seconds without ever releasing the button on the u...

  • Page 131: Onstar

    Yellow blue 2-67 3. Return to the universal transmitter in your vehicle and firmly press and release the universal transmitter button you have already programmed for two to three seconds. Press and release the button again (you may need to do this step up to three times) to make sure that the univer...

  • Page 132: The Instrument Panel

    Yellow blue 2-68 the instrument panel - your information system.

  • Page 133

    Yellow blue 2-69 a. Dome override switch b. Lamp controls c. Air outlets d. Multifunction lever e. Instrument panel cluster f. Gearshift lever g. Rear window wiper washer switch (if equipped) h. Audio system i. Comfort control system j. Glove box k. Ashtray l. Cupholder m. Auxiliary power outlets n....

  • Page 134: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Yellow blue 2-70 instrument panel cluster united states version shown, canadian similar your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safe...

  • Page 135: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-71 speedometer and odometer your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the united states) or kilometers (used in canada). Tamper - resistant odo...

  • Page 136: Warning Lights, Gages and

    Yellow blue 2-72 warning lights, gages and indicators this part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or rep...

  • Page 137

    Yellow blue 2-73 air bag readiness light 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. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air...

  • Page 138

    Yellow blue 2-74 voltmeter when your engine is not running, but the ignition is in the run position, this gage shows your battery’s state of charge in dc volts. When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system. Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate t...

  • Page 139: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-75 this light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to run. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal i...

  • Page 140

    Yellow blue 2-76 engine coolant temperature gage this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is working. During a majority of the operation, the gage will read 210 _f (100_c) or less. If you are pulling a load or going up hills, it is normal...

  • Page 141: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-77 notice: if you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. Notice: ...

  • Page 142

    Yellow blue 2-78 if the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “if the light is on steady” following. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If th...

  • Page 143: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-79 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). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings ab...

  • Page 144

    Yellow blue 2-80 security light this light will come on briefly when you turn the key to start. The light will stay on until the engine starts. If the light flashes, the passlock r system has entered a tamper mode. If the vehicle fails to start, see “passlock” in the index. If the light comes on con...

  • Page 145

    Yellow blue 2-81 daytime running lamps (drl) indicator light this light will turn on whenever the drl are on. When it begins to get dark, the drl indicator light will turn off and your automatic headlamps will turn on. Check gages light this light will come on briefly when you are starting the engin...

  • Page 146

    Yellow blue 2-82 turn signal and lane change indicator lights the signal indicator will come on whenever you signal a turn or lane change. See “turn and lane change signals” in the index. Fuel gage when the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank. The g...

  • Page 147: Notes

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  • Page 149: Section 3

    3- yellow blue 3-1 section 3 comfort controls and audio systems in this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. 3 - 2 comfort controls 3 - 3 rear air conditioning...

  • Page 150: Comfort Controls

    Yellow blue 3-2 comfort controls heater and air conditioning control system fan knob the knob on the left side of the heating system control panel controls the fan speed. The knob has four speed positions. To increase airflow, turn the knob toward hi. To decrease airflow, turn it toward lo. To turn ...

  • Page 151

    Yellow blue 3-3 vent/heat: use this setting to divide airflow between the floor outlets and instrument panel outlets. Heater: this setting directs air through the floor outlets. Defog: this setting directs air to the heater outlets and toward the windshield. Defrost: this setting directs air toward ...

  • Page 152

    Yellow blue 3-4 air conditioning on hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot air inside escape. This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best. The recirculation button, between the fan and temperature kno...

  • Page 153

    Yellow blue 3-5 ventilation system for mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed, use vent to direct outside air through your vehicle. Air will flow through the instrument panel outlets. Your vehicle’s ventilation system supplies outside air to the inside of your vehicle whe...

  • Page 154

    Yellow blue 3-6 ventilation tips d keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. D when you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the blower fan ...

  • Page 155: Notice:

    Yellow blue 3-7 the defogger will shut itself off after several minutes. If you need additional warming time, press the button again. You can turn the defogger off at any time by pressing the button. The rear window defogger button will activate the rear window defogger and the heated outside rearvi...

  • Page 156

    Yellow blue 3-8 am-fm stereo with cassette tape player included with the am - fm stereo with cassette tape player are six bose r high performance speakers, an acoustimass r bass module and a seven channel bose amplifier. Please see your dealer for details. Playing the radio pwr - vol: press this kno...

  • Page 157

    Yellow blue 3-9 finding a station am - fm: press this button to switch between am, fm1 and fm2. The display will show your selection. Tune: press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to choose radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored position when you’re not using it. Seek: press the r...

  • Page 158

    Yellow blue 3-10 setting the tone bass: press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position. Turn the knob clockwise to increase bass and counterclockwise to decrease bass. Treb: press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position. Turn the knob clockwise to increase treb...

  • Page 159

    Yellow blue 3-11 next (3): press the next button or the seek right arrow to search for the next selection. A minimum three - second blank gap is required for the player to stop at the beginning of the selection. The tape direction arrow will blink during the seek operation. The sound will mute while...

  • Page 160

    Yellow blue 3-12 cd adapter kits it is possible to use a cd adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player. To activate the bypass feature, use the following steps: 1. Turn the ignition to run or accessory. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press and hold ...

  • Page 161

    Yellow blue 3-13 the rear speakers will be muted when the rsa power is turned on. You may operate the rsa functions even when the main radio is off. Note that this feature is intended for rear seat passengers. The following function is controlled by the knob on the main radio: pwr - vol: push this k...

  • Page 162

    Yellow blue 3-14 p.Set prog: the front passengers must be listening to something different for each of these functions to work: d press this button to seek through the preset radio stations set on the pushbuttons on the main radio. D when a cassette tape is playing, press this button to go to the ot...

  • Page 163

    Yellow blue 3-15 if the disc comes back out and err appears on the display, it could be that: d the disc is upside down. D it is dirty, scratched or wet. D there’s too much moisture in the air. (wait about an hour and try again.) d you are driving on a very rough road. Please contact your dealership...

  • Page 164

    Yellow blue 3-16 console-mounted cd changer with the compact disc changer, you can play up to six discs continuously. Normal size discs may be played using the slots supplied in the magazine. You must first load the magazine with discs before you can play a compact disc. Load the cds from bottom to ...

  • Page 165

    Yellow blue 3-17 close the door by sliding it all the way forward. When the cd magazine is loaded, the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine. This will continue for up to one and a half minutes, depending on the number of discs loaded. To eject the magazine from the player, slide the...

  • Page 166

    Yellow blue 3-18 compact disc changer errors if err appears on the display, it could be that: d you are driving on a very rough road. (the disc should play when the road gets smoother.) d a disc is upside down. D it is dirty, scratched or wet. D it is very humid. (if so, wait about an hour and try a...

  • Page 167

    Yellow blue 3-19 1. Write down any three or four - digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle. 2. Turn the ignition to accessory or run. 3. Turn the radio off. 4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until --- shows on the display. Next you will...

  • Page 168

    Yellow blue 3-20 disabling the theft - deterrent feature enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn the ignition to accessory or run. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until sec shows on the display. 4. Press mn ...

  • Page 169: Notice:

    Yellow blue 3-21 to help avoid hearing loss or damage: d adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. D increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly. Notice: before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle -- like a tape player, cb radio, mobile telephone or two - way radio -...

  • Page 170

    Yellow blue 3-22 when using a scrubbing action, non - abrasive cleaning cassette, it is normal for the cassette to eject because your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape. To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected, use the f...

  • Page 171: Notes

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  • Page 173: Section 4

    4- yellow blue 4-1 section 4 your driving and the road here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. 4 - 2 defensive driving 4 - 3 drunken driving 4 - 6 control of a vehicle 4 - 6 braki...

  • Page 174: Defensive Driving

    Yellow blue 4-2 defensive driving the best advice anyone can give about driving is: drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: buckle up. (see “safety belts” in the index.) defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” on city streets, rural roads ...

  • Page 175: Drunken Driving

    Yellow blue 4-3 drunken driving death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: d judgment d muscular co...

  • Page 176

    Yellow blue 4-4 it’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s bac would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower...

  • Page 177: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-5 the body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “i’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A per...

  • Page 178: Control of A Vehicle

    Yellow blue 4-6 control of a vehicle you have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice,...

  • Page 179

    Yellow blue 4-7 avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of he...

  • Page 180

    Yellow blue 4-8 here’s how anti - lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with abs. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the compu...

  • Page 181: Steering

    Yellow blue 4-9 remember: anti - lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enou...

  • Page 182

    Yellow blue 4-10 the traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you’re in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control. Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly...

  • Page 183: Off

    Yellow blue 4-11 an emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just a...

  • Page 184: Passing

    Yellow blue 4-12 passing the driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two - lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two - lane highway i...

  • Page 185: Loss of Control

    Yellow blue 4-13 d check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into t...

  • Page 186: Off

    Yellow blue 4-14 while driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle...

  • Page 187: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-15 caution: d cargo on the load floor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forward during a sudden stop. You or your passengers could be injured. Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks. D unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain....

  • Page 188: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-16 traveling to remote areas it makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your route. You are much less likely to get bad surprises. Get accurate maps of trails and terrain. Try to learn of any blocked or closed roads. It’s also a ...

  • Page 189

    Yellow blue 4-17 scanning the terrain off - road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain. You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features. Here are some things to consider. Surface conditions. Off - roading can take you over hard - packed dirt, gravel, rock...

  • Page 190: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-18 driving on off-road hills off - road driving often takes you up, down or across a hill. Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what your vehicle can and can’t do. There are some hills that simply can’t be driven, no matter how well built the vehicle. ...

  • Page 191: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-19 d are there obstructions on the hill that can block your path (boulders, trees, logs or ruts)? D what’s beyond the hill? Is there a cliff, an embankment, a drop - off, a fence? Get out and walk the hill if you don’t know. It’s the smart way to find out. D is the hill simply too roug...

  • Page 192: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-20 caution: driving to the top (crest) of a hill at full speed can cause an accident. There could be a drop - off, embankment, cliff, or even another vehicle. You could be seriously injured or killed. As you near the top of a hill, slow down and stay alert. Q: what should i do if my ve...

  • Page 193: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-21 instead, apply the regular brake to stop the vehicle. Then apply the parking brake. Shift to reverse (r), release the parking brake, and slowly back straight down. D never attempt to turn around if you are about to stall when going up a hill. If the hill is steep enough to stall you...

  • Page 194: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-22 d are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts? Logs? Boulders? D what’s at the bottom of the hill? Is there a hidden creek bank or even a river bottom with large rocks? If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down, and use a low gear. ...

  • Page 195: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-23 driving across an incline sooner or later, an off - road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill. If this happens, you have to decide whether to try to drive across the incline. Here are some things to consider: d a hill that can be driven straight up or down may be too ...

  • Page 196: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-24 q: what if i’m driving across an incline that’s not too steep, but i hit some loose gravel and start to slide downhill. What should i do? A: if you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways, turn downhill. This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping....

  • Page 197: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-25 driving in mud, sand, snow or ice when you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels won’t get good traction. You can’t accelerate as quickly, turning is more difficult, and you’ll need longer braking distances. It’s best to use a low gear when you’re in mud -- the deeper the mud, the...

  • Page 198: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-26 if the water isn’t too deep, then drive through it slowly. At fast speeds, water splashes on your ignition system and your vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur if you get your tailpipe under water. And, as long as your tailpipe is under water, you’ll never be able to start you...

  • Page 199: Driving At Night

    Yellow blue 4-27 driving at night night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. D drive defensively. D don’t drink and drive. D since ...

  • Page 200

    Yellow blue 4-28 you can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow ...

  • Page 201

    Yellow blue 4-29 rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire - to - road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction. It’s always wise to go slower an...

  • Page 202: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-30 caution: wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. Hyd...

  • Page 203: City Driving

    Yellow blue 4-31 city driving one of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: d know the best way to get to where...

  • Page 204: Freeway Driving

    Yellow blue 4-32 freeway driving mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at...

  • Page 205

    Yellow blue 4-33 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’re ready. Tr...

  • Page 206: Highway Hypnosis

    Yellow blue 4-34 highway hypnosis is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tir...

  • Page 207: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-35 if you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. (see “off - road driving” in the index for information about driving off - road.) d keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid l...

  • Page 208: Winter Driving

    Yellow blue 4-36 winter driving here are some tips for winter driving: d have your vehicle in good shape for winter. D you may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing...

  • Page 209

    Yellow blue 4-37 what’s the worst time for this? “wet ice.” very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it’s about freezing (32 _f; 0_c) and freezing rain begins to fall. Try to...

  • Page 210

    Yellow blue 4-38 if you’re caught in a blizzard if you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep your...

  • Page 211: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-39 caution: snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly co (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. Co could overcome you and kill you. You can’t see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle,...

  • Page 212: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-40 recreational vehicle towing there may be times when you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for use at your destination. Be sure to use the proper towing equipment designed for recreational vehicle towing. Follow the instructions for the towing equipment. Four-wheel-driv...

  • Page 213: Loading Your Vehicle

    Yellow blue 4-41 use the following procedure to correctly tow your vehicle on all four wheels: 1. Firmly set the parking brake. 2. Place the transmission in park (p). 3. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. 4. With the engine running, shift the transfer case to neutral. See “f...

  • Page 214: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-42 the label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr). The gvwr includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. The certificatio...

  • Page 215: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-43 caution: things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. D put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly. D never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them ar...

  • Page 216: Notice:

    Yellow blue 4-44 notice: pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle m...

  • Page 217

    Yellow blue 4-45 d you should tow in overdrive (b). You may want to shift the transmission to third (3) or, if necessary, a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often (e.G., under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions). Three important considerations have to do with weight: d the weight...

  • Page 218

    Yellow blue 4-46 if you’re using a weight - carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (a) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (b). If you’re using a weight - distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (a) should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (b). After you’ve loaded...

  • Page 219

    Yellow blue 4-47 safety chains you should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided b...

  • Page 220: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-48 driving with a trailer caution: if you have a rear - most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide (co) could come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell co. It can cause unconsciousness or death. (see “engine exhaust” in the index.) to maximize your ...

  • Page 221: Notice:

    Yellow blue 4-49 passing you’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Backing up hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then,...

  • Page 222: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-50 driving on grades reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. You should tow in automatic overdrive ( b). You may want to s...

  • Page 223: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-51 caution: it can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in park (p) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle w...

  • Page 224

    Yellow blue 4-52 trailer wiring harness light - duty wiring harness additional heavy - duty wiring.

  • Page 225

    Yellow blue 4-53 an eight - wire harness is stored under the rear bumper of your vehicle. The five - wire light - duty harness is located at the left rear inner lower quarter panel. The additional heavy - duty wiring is located forward of the rear bumper and is attached to the center of the rear cro...

  • Page 226: Notes

    Yellow blue 4-54 ✍ notes.

  • Page 227: Section 5

    5- yellow blue 5-1 section 5 problems on the road here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5 - 2 hazard warning flashers 5 - 2 other warning devices 5 - 3 jump starting 5 - 8 towing your vehicle 5 - 8 engine overheating 5 - 11 cooling system 5 - 18 engine fan noise...

  • Page 228: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Yellow blue 5-2 hazard warning flashers your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Press the button on the top of the steering column all the way down to make your front and rear turn si...

  • Page 229: Jump Starting

    Yellow blue 5-3 jump starting if your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. But please use the following steps to do it safely. Caution: batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: d they contain acid that can burn you. D t...

  • Page 230: Notice:

    Yellow blue 5-4 notice: if the other system isn’t a 12 - volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t w...

  • Page 231: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-5 caution: using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t need to add water to the acdelco freedom r battery installed ...

  • Page 232

    Yellow blue 5-6 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. 8. Now connect the black negative ( - ) cable to the good battery’s negative (...

  • Page 233

    Yellow blue 5-7 don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative ( - ) cable doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part of the vehicle with the dead battery. 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead...

  • Page 234: Towing Your Vehicle

    Yellow blue 5-8 towing your vehicle caution: to help avoid serious personal injury to you or others: d never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. D never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. D never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. D never get under your vehicle after it ...

  • Page 235: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-9 if steam is coming from your engine caution: steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until ...

  • Page 236: Notice:

    Yellow blue 5-10 notice: if your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. If no steam is coming from your engine if you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the probl...

  • Page 237: Cooling System

    Yellow blue 5-11 cooling system when you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: a. Coolant recovery tank b. Radiator pressure cap c. Engine fan if the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. The coolant level should be at o...

  • Page 238: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-12 caution: heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any l...

  • Page 239: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-13 caution: adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixtu...

  • Page 240: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-14 when the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the cold mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you d...

  • Page 241

    Yellow blue 5-15 how to add coolant to the radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. (don’t press down while turning ...

  • Page 242

    Yellow blue 5-16 3. Fill the radiator with the proper dex - cool r coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. (see “engine coolant” in the index for more information about the proper coolant mixture.) 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the cold mark. 5. Put the cap back on the coolan...

  • Page 243

    Yellow blue 5-17 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper dex - cool r coolant mixtur...

  • Page 244: Engine Fan Noise

    Yellow blue 5-18 engine fan noise your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged. This improves fuel economy a...

  • Page 245: Changing A Flat Tire

    Yellow blue 5-19 changing a flat tire if a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. Caution: changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. You and they cou...

  • Page 246

    Yellow blue 5-20 removing the spare tire and tools the equipment you’ll need is located in the rear cargo area. The spare tire is located under the rear of the vehicle. To open the jack cover, turn the wing nut counterclockwise and take the cover off. To take the jack out, turn the wing - head bolt ...

  • Page 247

    Yellow blue 5-21 follow these instructions to lower the spare tire: 1. One side of the ratchet has an up marking. The other side has a down marking. Assemble the ratchet to the hook near the end of the jack handle (as illustrated) with the down marking facing you. Insert the other end through the ho...

  • Page 248

    Yellow blue 5-22 attach the jack handle (and jack handle extension, if needed) to the jack. Up marking down marking one side of the ratchet has an up marking. The other side has a down marking..

  • Page 249

    Yellow blue 5-23 with the up marking on the ratchet facing you, rotate the ratchet clockwise. That will lift the jack head a little. To access the lug nuts, place the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry off the center piece to remove it..

  • Page 250

    Yellow blue 5-24 removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire 1. Use the ratchet and wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise, with down facing you, to loosen the wheel nuts. Don’t remove the wheel nuts yet. 2. If the flat tire is on the rear of the v...

  • Page 251: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-25 caution: getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. Caution: raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage th...

  • Page 252: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-26 5. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Caution: rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel coul...

  • Page 253

    Yellow blue 5-27 7. Mount the spare tire on the wheel mounting surface. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each wheel nut by hand with the wheel wrench until the wheel is held against the hub. Front position rear position 8. Lower the vehicle by rotatin...

  • Page 254

    Yellow blue 5-28 9. Tighten each wheel nut by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise. 10. Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Rotate the wheel wrench clockwise..

  • Page 255: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-29 caution: incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new gm original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somew...

  • Page 256

    Yellow blue 5-30 replace the jack storage cover by simply reversing the removal procedure described earlier. Jacking tool storage a. Wheel wrench b. Jack handle c. Ratchet d. Jacking tool storage box e. Jack handle extension jack storage a. Retainer b. Nut c. Jack d. Jack storage box e. Bracket.

  • Page 257

    Yellow blue 5-31 spare tire storage a. Hoist assembly b. Hoist shaft c. Ratchet d. Jack handle e. Retainer f. Valve stem, pointed down g. Spare tire follow these instructions to restore a spare or flat tire: 1. Lay the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle. Position the tire so that the valv...

  • Page 258: Ice Or Snow

    Yellow blue 5-32 if you’re stuck: in sand, mud, ice or snow in order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution. Caution: if y...

  • Page 259

    Yellow blue 5-33 rocking your vehicle to get it out first, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. Shift the transfer case into 4hi. Then shift back and forth between reverse (r) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Releas...

  • Page 260: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-34 caution: the recovery hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back. Notice: never use the recovery hoo...

  • Page 261: Section 6

    6- yellow blue 6-1 section 6 service and appearance care here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, ...

  • Page 262: Service

    Yellow blue 6-2 service your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine gm parts and gm - trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to keep your gm vehicle all gm. Genuine gm parts ...

  • Page 263: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-3 caution: you can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. D be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. D be ...

  • Page 264: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-4 if your vehicle is certified to meet california emission standards (indicated on the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet california specifications. If such fuels are not available in states adopting california emissions standards, your vehi...

  • Page 265: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    Yellow blue 6-5 fuels in foreign countries if you plan on driving in another country outside the united states or canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would...

  • Page 266: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-6 caution: gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. While refueling, let the cap hang by the tether below th...

  • Page 267: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-7 caution: if you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap...

  • Page 268: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-8 filling a portable fuel container caution: never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and...

  • Page 269

    Yellow blue 6-9 hood release to open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release, located just to the passenger’s side of the center of the grill. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are...

  • Page 270

    Yellow blue 6-10 “vortec” 5700 v8 engine when you lift up the hood you’ll see: a. Battery b. Coolant recovery tank c. Radiator pressure cap d. Engine air cleaner/filter e. Air filter restriction indicator f. Engine oil dipstick g. Automatic transmission dipstick h. Engine cooling fan i. Engine oil f...

  • Page 271: Engine Oil

    Yellow blue 6-11 engine oil it’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick has a yellow ring handle and is located on the passenger’s side of the engine. Tur...

  • Page 272: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-12 when to add engine oil if the oil is at or below the add mark, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “capacities and specifications” in the index. Notice: don’t add ...

  • Page 273: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-13 as shown in the chart, sae 5w - 30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use sae 10w - 30 if it’s going to be 0 _f ( - 18 _c) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as sae 20w - 50. Notice: use only en...

  • Page 274

    Yellow blue 6-14 engine oil additives don’t add anything to your oil. Your dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. When to change engine oil if any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city maintenance schedule: d most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 ...

  • Page 275: Engine Air Cleaner/filter

    Yellow blue 6-15 engine air cleaner/filter the engine air cleaner assembly has an indicator that lets you know when the engine air cleaner/filter is dirty and needs to be serviced. The indicator is located on the air intake tube between the engine air cleaner and the engine. See “owner checks and se...

  • Page 276

    Yellow blue 6-16 2. Lift the filter and the connected duct out of the air cleaner housing. Hold the duct and remove the filter by both pulling and twisting the filter away from the duct. Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible. 3. Clean the filter sealing surface of the duct and ...

  • Page 277: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-17 refer to the maintenance schedule to determine when to replace the engine air cleaner/filter. See “owner checks and services” in the maintenance schedule booklet. Caution: operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not ...

  • Page 278: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-18 how to check because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. Notice: too much or too little ...

  • Page 279

    Yellow blue 6-19 d with your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in park (p). D let the engine run at idle for three minutes or more. Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these s...

  • Page 280: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-20 how to add fluid refer to the maintenance schedule booklet to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See “recommended fluids and lubricants” in the index. Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot. (a cold check is used only as a reference.) if ...

  • Page 281: Four

    Yellow blue 6-21 if the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. What to use refer to the maintenance schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See “recommended flui...

  • Page 282

    Yellow blue 6-22 front axle when to check and change lubricant refer to the maintenance schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See “scheduled maintenance services” in the maintenance schedule booklet. How to check lubricant if the level is below the bottom of t...

  • Page 283: Radiator Pressure Cap

    Yellow blue 6-23 radiator pressure cap the radiator pressure cap must be tightly installed with the arrows on the cap lined up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. Notice: your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kpa) pressure - type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss...

  • Page 284: Engine Coolant

    Yellow blue 6-24 engine coolant the cooling system in your vehicle is filled with dex - cool r engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only dex - cool r extended life coolant. The following expla...

  • Page 285: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-25 caution: adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixtu...

  • Page 286: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-26 checking coolant the coolant recovery tank is located on the passenger’s side at the rear corner of the engine compartment. The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the cold mark, or a little higher. When your engine is warm, t...

  • Page 287: Power Steering Fluid

    Yellow blue 6-27 power steering fluid when to check power steering fluid it is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repa...

  • Page 288: Windshield Washer Fluid

    Yellow blue 6-28 windshield washer fluid what to use when you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against f...

  • Page 289: Brakes

    Yellow blue 6-29 brakes brake fluid your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled with dot - 3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining ...

  • Page 290: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-30 checking brake fluid you can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be above min. If it isn’t, have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make s...

  • Page 291: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-31 notice: d using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral - based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they’ll have to be replaced. Don’t let someone put in the wrong kind of flu...

  • Page 292: Fluid Leak Check

    Yellow blue 6-32 your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake linings inspected immediately. Also, the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing. When you have th...

  • Page 293: Battery

    Yellow blue 6-33 battery your new vehicle comes with an acdelco freedom r battery. When it’s time for a new battery, we recommend an acdelco freedom battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label. Vehicle storage if you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 2...

  • Page 294

    Yellow blue 6-34 headlamps 1. Remove the parking/turn signal assembly as described under “parking/turn signal lamps”, following this procedure. 2. Remove the two turn signal bulb sockets and the sidemarker bulb socket from the parking/turn signal assembly by turning counterclockwise. 3. Set the park...

  • Page 295

    Yellow blue 6-35 11. Install the two turn signal bulb sockets and the sidemarker bulb socket into the parking/turn signal bulb assembly. 12. Install the parking/turn signal assembly. Install and tighten the two screws. Parking/turn signal lamps 1. Remove the two screws on the side of the parking/tur...

  • Page 296

    Yellow blue 6-36 fog lamps the fog lamp bulb assembly is located under the front bumper. 1. Remove the fog lamp bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise. 2. Remove the connector from the bulb by lifting the tabs on the sides of the connector. 3. Insert the new bulb into the connector until the tab...

  • Page 297

    Yellow blue 6-37 center high-mounted stoplamp (chmsl) the individual bulbs in the chmsl are not replaceable. See your dealer for assistance. Rear lamps 1. Open the tailgate. 2. Remove the two black plastic plugs from the rear lamp assembly access holes. 3. Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws in...

  • Page 298: Tires

    Yellow blue 6-38 windshield wiper blade replacement windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking. See “wiper blade check” in the maintenance schedule booklet under part b “owner checks and services” for more information. Replacement blades come in different...

  • Page 299: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-39 caution: poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. D overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. You could have an air - out and a serious accident. See “loading your vehicle” in the index. D underinflated tires pose the same dange...

  • Page 300: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-40 notice: don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can get the following: d too much flexing d too much heat d tire overloading d bad wear d bad handling d bad fuel economy. If your...

  • Page 301: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-41 when rotating your tires, always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the certification/tire label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “wheel nut to...

  • Page 302

    Yellow blue 6-42 when it’s time for new tires one way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: d you can see t...

  • Page 303: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-43 caution: mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias - belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle. ...

  • Page 304

    Yellow blue 6-44 treadwear the treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire g...

  • Page 305: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-45 wheel alignment and tire balance the wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or yo...

  • Page 306: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-46 notice: the wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire clearance to the body and chassis. See “changing a flat tire” in the index for more information. Used...

  • Page 307: Appearance Care

    Yellow blue 6-47 appearance care remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean ...

  • Page 308

    Yellow blue 6-48 here are some cleaning tips: d always read the instructions on the cleaner label. D clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set. D carefully scrape off any excess stain. D use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are...

  • Page 309: Care of Safety Belts

    Yellow blue 6-49 cleaning the top of the instrument panel use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain condi...

  • Page 310: Windshield, Backglass And

    Yellow blue 6-50 cleaning the outside of the windshield, backglass and wiper blades if the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with gm...

  • Page 311: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-51 cleaning exterior lamps/lenses use lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “washing your vehicle.” finish care occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove res...

  • Page 312: Cleaning Aluminum Wheels

    Yellow blue 6-52 cleaning aluminum wheels keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle....

  • Page 313: Finish Damage

    Yellow blue 6-53 finish damage any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch - up materials available from your dealer or othe...

  • Page 314

    Yellow blue 6-54 gm vehicle care/appearance materials part number size description usage 994954 23 in. X 25 in. Polishing cloth – wax treated exterior polishing cloth 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 l) tar and road oil remover removes tar, road oil and asphalt 1050173 16 oz. (0.473 l) chrome cleaner and polis...

  • Page 315

    Yellow blue 6-55 vehicle identification number (vin) this is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The vin also appears on the vehicl...

  • Page 316: Electrical System

    Yellow blue 6-56 electrical system add-on electrical equipment notice: don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add - on electrical equipment can ...

  • Page 317

    Yellow blue 6-57 fuses and circuit breakers the wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver - c...

  • Page 318

    Yellow blue 6-58 fuse/circuit breaker usage 1 stop/tcc switch, buzzer, chmsl, hazard lamps, stoplamps 2 transfer case fuse/circuit breaker usage 3 courtesy lamps, cargo lamp, glove box lamp, dome/reading lamps, vanity mirrors, power mirrors 4 instrument cluster, drl relay, lamp switch, keyless entry...

  • Page 319

    Yellow blue 6-59 fuse/circuit breaker usage 13 power amp, rear liftglass, cigarette lighter, door lock relay, power lumbar seat 14 4wd indicator, cluster, front and rear comfort controls, instrument switches, radio illumination, chime module 15 drl relay, fog lamp relay 16 front and rear turn signal...

  • Page 320

    Yellow blue 6-60 underhood fuse/relay center the underhood fuse/relay center is located in the rear of the engine compartment near the brake fluid reservoir. Move the retainer clips for the cover to access the fuse block. You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor. The fuse extractor is mounted to t...

  • Page 321

    Yellow blue 6-61 name circuits protected glow plug not used horn horn, underhood lamp aux fan auxiliary fan ecm - 1 injectors, pcm/vcm htd st - fr heated front seats a/c air conditioning htd mir heated outside mirrors eng - 1 ignition switch, egr, canister purge, evrv idle coast solenoid, heated o 2...

  • Page 322: Replacement Bulbs

    Yellow blue 6-62 replacement bulbs lamp or bulb trade no. Power rating at 12.8v, watts qty headlamps low beam 9006 hb4 55 2 high beam 9005 hb3 65 2 lamp or bulb trade no. Qty exterior front marker lamp 194 2 front parking and turn lamp 2357na 4 rear parking lamp 3057 2 rear stop and turn lamp 3057 2...

  • Page 323

    Yellow blue 6-63 lamp or bulb trade no. Qty interior dome lamps 211 - 2 2 reading lamps 211 - 2 4 roof console lamps* 168 2 door courtesy lamp 194 2 instrument panel compartment lamp 194 1 ashtray lamp 194 1 sunshade vanity mirror 74 4 capacities and specifications please refer to “recommended fluid...

  • Page 324

    Yellow blue 6-64 wheels and tires model description torque k 1500 6 bolts (14 mm) 140 lb - ft (190 n·m) tire pressure see the certification/tire label on the rear edge of the driver’s door. Cooling system capacity (approximate) after refill, the level must be rechecked. See “cooling system” in the i...

  • Page 325: Normal Maintenance

    Yellow blue 6-65 fuel tank capacity (approximate) quantity 30.0 gallons (113.0 l) air conditioning refrigerants not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you’re not sure, ask your d...

  • Page 326: Notes

    Yellow blue 6-66 ✍ notes.

  • Page 327: Section 7

    7- yellow blue 7-1 section 7 customer assistance information here you will find out how to contact cadillac if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. 7 - 2 customer satisfaction procedure 7 - 3 customer assistance for...

  • Page 328

    Yellow blue 7-2 customer satisfaction procedure your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to cadillac. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite ...

  • Page 329: Customer Assistance For Text

    Yellow blue 7-3 when contacting cadillac, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer’s facility. That is why we suggest you follow step one first if you have a concern. Step three -- both general motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisf...

  • Page 330: Customer Assistance Offices

    Yellow blue 7-4 customer assistance offices cadillac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a u.S. Customer wishes to write to cadillac, the letter should be addressed to cadillac’s customer assistance center. United states cadillac customer assistance center cadillac m...

  • Page 331: With Disabilities

    Yellow blue 7-5 gm mobility program for persons with disabilities this program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle (hand controls, wheelchair/scooter lifts, etc.). This program c...

  • Page 332

    Yellow blue 7-6 each technician travels with a specially equipped service vehicle complete with the necessary cadillac parts and tools required to handle most roadside repairs. Cadillac roadside service r can be reached by dialing 1 - 800 - 882 - 1112, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This service i...

  • Page 333

    Yellow blue 7-7 d trip interruption -- if your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure, incidental expenses may be reimbursed during the 48 months/50,000 miles (80 000 km) warranty period. Items covered are hotel, meals and rental car. Roadside service availability wherever you drive in the un...

  • Page 334: Courtesy Transportation

    Yellow blue 7-8 courtesy transportation cadillac has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealerships are proud to offer courtesy transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The courtes...

  • Page 335

    Yellow blue 7-9 courtesy rental vehicle when your vehicle is unavailable due to warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to a maximum of $35.00 per day supported by receipts. This re...

  • Page 336: Warranty Information

    Yellow blue 7-10 general motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue courtesy transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. General motors and participating dealer...

  • Page 337: Reporting Safety Defects

    Yellow blue 7-11 reporting safety defects to the canadian government if you live in canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify transport canada, in addition to notifying general motors of canada limited. You may write to: transport canada 330 sparks ...

  • Page 338

    Yellow blue 7-12 current publications for 1999 cadillac service manuals service manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Retail sell price: $90.00 transmission, transaxle, transfer case unit repair manual t...

  • Page 339: (      )

    Yellow blue 7-13 publication form number orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow adequate time for postal service. If further information is needed, write to the address shown below or call 1-800-551-4123. Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with return ...

  • Page 340: Notes

    Yellow blue 7-14 ✍ notes.

  • Page 341: Section 8

    8- yellow blue 8-1 section 8 index a ir bag 1 - 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding equipment 1 - 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How does it restrain 1 - 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How it works ...

  • Page 342

    Yellow blue 8-2 brake adjustment 6 - 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fluid 6 - 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master cylinder 6 - 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parking 2 - 33 . ....

  • Page 343

    Yellow blue 8-3 tires 6 - 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vinyl 6 - 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wheels 6 - 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windshield and...

  • Page 344

    Yellow blue 8-4 driving (continued) on hill and mountain roads 4 - 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On snow and ice 4 - 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Through water 4 - 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wet roads 4 - 28 . . . . ....

  • Page 345

    Yellow blue 8-5 flat tire, changing 5 - 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fluid capacities 6 - 64, 6 - 65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fluid leak check 6 - 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fog lamps 2 - 49, 6 - 36, 6...

  • Page 346

    Yellow blue 8-6 hood checking things under 6 - 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Release 6 - 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Horn 2 - 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydroplaning 4 - ...

  • Page 347

    Yellow blue 8-7 locks 2 - 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door 2 - 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power door 2 - 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear door secu...

  • Page 348

    Yellow blue 8-8 power (continued) remote control mirror 2 - 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seat 1 - 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steering 4 - 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steerin...

  • Page 349

    Yellow blue 8-9 s afety belt extender 1 - 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety belts 1 - 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adults 1 - 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Care 6 - 49 . . . ...

  • Page 350

    Yellow blue 8-10 shifting automatic transmission 2 - 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Into park (p) 2 - 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Out of park (p) 2 - 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shoulder belt height adjus...

  • Page 351

    Yellow blue 8-11 inspection and rotation 6 - 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading 4 - 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pressure 6 - 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Temperature 6 - 44 . . . . . ...

  • Page 352

    Yellow blue 8-12 v ehicle control 4 - 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Damage warnings iv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Identification number 6 - 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading 4 - 41 . . . . . ....