2002 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD
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2002 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD
Vehicle Symbols:
Your vehicle may be equipped with components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gage or indicator. If you need help figuring out a specific name of a component, gage or indicator reference the following topics in the Index:
“Engine Compartment Overview”
“Instrument Panel”
“Comfort Controls”
“Audio Systems”
Also see “Warning Lights and Gages” in the Index.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
2002 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD
2002 Chevrolet S10 Owner's Manual.................................................................................................................................. 1 Copyright General Motors Corp. 2001............................................................................................................................ 2 For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual........................................................................................................ 3 How to Use this Manual......................................................................................................................................... 4 Safety Warnings and Symbols.................................................................................................................................... 4 Vehicle Damage Warnings ....................................................................................................................................... 5 Vehicle Symbols................................................................................................................................................ 5 Model Reference................................................................................................................................................ 7 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems.............................................................................................................................. 8 Seats and Seat Controls........................................................................................................................................ 9 Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped)........................................................................................................................ 10 Power Seats (If Equipped)................................................................................................................................. 10 Power Lumbar Control (If Equipped)......................................................................................................................... 11 Memory Seat (If Equipped).................................................................................................................................. 12 Heated Front Seats (If Equipped) .......................................................................................................................... 13 Reclining Seatbacks........................................................................................................................................ 13 Head Restraints ........................................................................................................................................... 15 Seatback Latches (Regular or Extended Cab Only)............................................................................................................ 15 Easy Entry Seat (If Equipped).............................................................................................................................. 16 Jump Seat (Extended Cab Models) ........................................................................................................................... 17 Rear Seat (Crew Cab)....................................................................................................................................... 17 Safety Belts: They're for Everyone............................................................................................................................. 18 Why Safety Belts Work...................................................................................................................................... 19 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers....................................................................................... 22 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly.............................................................................................................................. 23 Adults..................................................................................................................................................... 23 Driver Position................................................................................................................................................ 23 Lap-Shoulder Belt.......................................................................................................................................... 23 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............................................................................................................................... 30 Right Front Passenger Position................................................................................................................................. 31 Air Bag System................................................................................................................................................. 31 How the Air Bag System Works............................................................................................................................... 33 Where are the air bags?................................................................................................................................ 33 When should an air bag inflate? ....................................................................................................................... 35 What makes an air bag inflate?......................................................................................................................... 35 How does an air bag restrain?.......................................................................................................................... 35 What will you see after an air bag inflates?........................................................................................................... 36 Air Bag Off Switch (Regular Cab and Extended Cab Models)................................................................................................... 37 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.................................................................................................................... 40 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.......................................................................................................... 41 Center Passenger Position...................................................................................................................................... 41 Lap Belt................................................................................................................................................... 41 Rear Seat Passengers (Extended Cab Jump Seats)................................................................................................................. 43 Lap Belt................................................................................................................................................... 43 Rear Seat Passengers........................................................................................................................................... 44 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions (Crew Cab)........................................................................................................... 44 Lap-Shoulder Belt (Crew Cab)........................................................................................................................... 45 Children....................................................................................................................................................... 47 Infants and Young Children................................................................................................................................. 47 Restraint Systems for Children................................................................................................................................. 51 Where to Put the Restraint (Regular Cab and Extended Cab Pickup) .......................................................................................... 54 Where to Put the Restraint (Crew Cab Pickup)............................................................................................................... 54 Top Strap.................................................................................................................................................. 55 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position (Crew Cab Models)............................................................................... 58 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position (Regular Cab & Extended Cab Models) and in the Center Rear Seat Position (Crew Cab Models).... 60 Jump Seats (Extended Cab).............................................................................................................................. 60 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position................................................................................................ 61 Older Children................................................................................................................................................. 66 Safety Belt Extender .......................................................................................................................................... 69 Checking Your Restraint Systems................................................................................................................................ 69 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash................................................................................................................. 70 Section 2 Features and Controls.................................................................................................................................... 71 Windows........................................................................................................................................................ 72 Manual Windows............................................................................................................................................. 73 Power Windows (If Equipped)................................................................................................................................ 73 Express-Down Window.................................................................................................................................... 73 Lockout Switch (Crew Cab).............................................................................................................................. 73 Swing-Out Windows (Extended Cab)........................................................................................................................... 74 Sliding Rear Window (If Equipped)......................................................................................................................... 74 Keys........................................................................................................................................................... 75 Door Locks..................................................................................................................................................... 77 Power Door Locks (If Equipped) ............................................................................................................................ 78 Programmable Automatic Door Locks (If Equipped)............................................................................................................ 78 Rear Door Security Locks (If Equipped)..................................................................................................................... 80 Lockout Prevention......................................................................................................................................... 80 Leaving Your Vehicle....................................................................................................................................... 80 Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)...................................................................................................................... 81 Operation.................................................................................................................................................. 82 Panic Alarm Button..................................................................................................................................... 82 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle.................................................................................................................... 82 Battery Replacement........................................................................................................................................ 83 Third Door (Extended Cab) (If Equipped)........................................................................................................................ 84 Tailgate....................................................................................................................................................... 84 Theft.......................................................................................................................................................... 85 Key in the Ignition........................................................................................................................................ 85 Parking at Night........................................................................................................................................... 86 Parking Lots............................................................................................................................................... 86 Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped).......................................................................................................................... 86 Testing the Alarm.......................................................................................................................................... 87 Passlock....................................................................................................................................................... 88 New Vehicle "Break-In" ........................................................................................................................................ 88 Ignition Positions............................................................................................................................................. 89 Key Release Button ........................................................................................................................................ 91 Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............................................................................................................................. 91 Starting Your Engine........................................................................................................................................... 92 Automatic Transmission..................................................................................................................................... 92 Manual Transmission........................................................................................................................................ 92 Starting Your "VORTEC" 2200 L4 Engine.................................................................................................................... 92 Starting Your "VORTEC" 4300 V6 Engine.................................................................................................................... 93 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)............................................................................................................................ 95 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater........................................................................................................................... 95 Automatic Transmission Operation............................................................................................................................... 96 Manual Transmission Operation.................................................................................................................................. 99 5-Speed.................................................................................................................................................... 99 Shift Light................................................................................................................................................100 Shift Speeds...............................................................................................................................................101 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped).................................................................................................................................101 Electronic Transfer Case (If Equipped).....................................................................................................................102 Shifting from 2HI to 4HI...............................................................................................................................102 Shifting from 4HI to 2HI...............................................................................................................................102 Shifting from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO .......................................................................................................................103 Shifting from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI........................................................................................................................103 Parking Brake..................................................................................................................................................104 Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)...........................................................................................................105 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Only).................................................................................106 Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission).......................................................................................................................107 Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only).........................................................................................................107 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Only)................................................................................................................107 Parking Over Things That Burn .................................................................................................................................108 Engine Exhaust.................................................................................................................................................108 Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission)...............................................................................................109 Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped)................................................................................................................................110 Horn...........................................................................................................................................................110 Tilt Wheel (If Equipped).......................................................................................................................................110 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever................................................................................................................................111 Turn and Lane-Change Signals...............................................................................................................................111 Turn Signal On Chime...................................................................................................................................112 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.............................................................................................................................112 Flash-To-Pass Feature......................................................................................................................................112 Windshield Wipers..........................................................................................................................................113 Windshield Washer .........................................................................................................................................114 Cruise Control (If Equipped)...............................................................................................................................114 Setting Cruise Control.................................................................................................................................115 Resuming a Set Speed...................................................................................................................................116 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control............................................................................................................116 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control..............................................................................................................116 Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control.....................................................................................................116 Using Cruise Control on Hills..........................................................................................................................117 Ending Cruise Control..................................................................................................................................117 Erasing Speed Memory...................................................................................................................................117 Exterior Lamps.................................................................................................................................................117 Automatic Headlamp System..................................................................................................................................118 Lamps On Reminder..........................................................................................................................................118 Daytime Running Lamps (If Equipped) (Optional).............................................................................................................119 Fog Lamps (If Equipped)....................................................................................................................................120 Interior Lamps.................................................................................................................................................120 Instrument Panel Brightness Thumbwheel.....................................................................................................................120 Illuminated Entry..........................................................................................................................................120 Exit Lighting..............................................................................................................................................121 Front Map Lamps (If Equipped)..............................................................................................................................121 Dome Lamps.................................................................................................................................................121 Battery Rundown Protection.................................................................................................................................122 Mirrors........................................................................................................................................................122 Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror...........................................................................................................................122 Electrochromic Day/Night Inside Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)..............................................................................................122 Time Delay.............................................................................................................................................123 Cleaning the Photocells................................................................................................................................123 Outside Manual Adjust Mirror...............................................................................................................................123 Power Remote Control Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)........................................................................................................124 Convex Outside Mirror......................................................................................................................................124 Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)..............................................................................................................125 Storage Compartments...........................................................................................................................................125 Glove Box..................................................................................................................................................125 Overhead Console (Crew Cab) (If Equipped)..................................................................................................................125 Installing a Garage Door Opener............................................................................................................................126 Temperature and Compass Display........................................................................................................................128 Sunglasses Storage Compartment.........................................................................................................................130 Door Storage...............................................................................................................................................130 Front Storage Area.........................................................................................................................................130 Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter..................................................................................................................................131 Sun Visors.....................................................................................................................................................132 Accessory Power Outlets........................................................................................................................................132 The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System................................................................................................................134 Instrument Panel Cluster.......................................................................................................................................136 Speedometer and Odometer...................................................................................................................................138 Trip Odometer..........................................................................................................................................138 Tachometer (If Equipped)...................................................................................................................................138 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators...........................................................................................................................139 Safety Belt Reminder Light.................................................................................................................................139 Air Bag Readiness Light....................................................................................................................................140 Air Bag Off Light (If Equipped)............................................................................................................................141 Charging System Indicator Light............................................................................................................................142 Voltmeter Gage.............................................................................................................................................143 Shift Light................................................................................................................................................143 Brake System Warning Light.................................................................................................................................144 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ......................................................................................................................145 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............................................................................................................................145 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)................................................146 If the Light Is Flashing...............................................................................................................................147 If the Light Is On Steady..............................................................................................................................148 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs..........................................................................................................149 Oil Pressure Gage..........................................................................................................................................149 Security Light.............................................................................................................................................150 Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light ....................................................................................................................151 Check Gages Light..........................................................................................................................................151 Fuel Gage..................................................................................................................................................152 Low Fuel Light.............................................................................................................................................153 Driver Information Center (DIC) (If Equipped)..........................................................................................................153 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems.......................................................................................................................155 Comfort Controls...............................................................................................................................................156 Standard Climate Control System............................................................................................................................156 Fan Control............................................................................................................................................156 Temperature Knob.......................................................................................................................................156 Mode Knob..............................................................................................................................................157 Optional Climate Control System............................................................................................................................157 Fan Control............................................................................................................................................157 Temperature Knob.......................................................................................................................................158 Mode Knob..............................................................................................................................................158 Air Conditioning (If Equipped) ............................................................................................................................159 Heating....................................................................................................................................................159 Defogging and Defrosting...................................................................................................................................160 Ventilation System.........................................................................................................................................160 Ventilation Tips.......................................................................................................................................161 Audio Systems..................................................................................................................................................161 Setting the Clock for Systems with the SET Button..........................................................................................................161 Setting the Clock for Systems with HR and MN Buttons.......................................................................................................161 Setting the Clock for Systems with Radio Data System (RDS) ................................................................................................162 AM-FM Stereo...............................................................................................................................................162 Playing the Radio......................................................................................................................................162 Finding a Station......................................................................................................................................163 Setting Preset Stations................................................................................................................................163 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble).........................................................................................................................164 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)..................................................................................................................164 AM-FM Stereo...............................................................................................................................................164 Playing the Radio......................................................................................................................................164 Finding a Station .....................................................................................................................................165 Setting Preset Stations................................................................................................................................165 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble).........................................................................................................................165 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)..................................................................................................................166 Radio Messages.........................................................................................................................................167 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped).......................................................................................................167 Playing the Radio......................................................................................................................................167 Finding a Station......................................................................................................................................168 Setting Preset Stations................................................................................................................................168 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble).........................................................................................................................169 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)..................................................................................................................169 Playing a Cassette Tape................................................................................................................................169 Cassette Tape Messages.................................................................................................................................169 CD Adapter Kits........................................................................................................................................170 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)............................................................................170 Playing the Radio......................................................................................................................................170 Finding a Station......................................................................................................................................171 Setting Preset Stations ...............................................................................................................................172 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble).........................................................................................................................172 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)..................................................................................................................173 Playing a Cassette Tape................................................................................................................................173 Cassette Tape Messages.................................................................................................................................174 CD Adapter Kits........................................................................................................................................175 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped).............................................................................175 Playing the Radio......................................................................................................................................175 Finding a Station......................................................................................................................................176 Setting Preset Stations ...............................................................................................................................177 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble).........................................................................................................................177 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)..................................................................................................................178 Playing a Compact Disc.................................................................................................................................178 Compact Disc Messages..................................................................................................................................179 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)................................................180 Playing the Radio......................................................................................................................................180 Finding a Station .....................................................................................................................................181 Setting Preset Stations................................................................................................................................181 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) ........................................................................................................................182 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/ Fade).................................................................................................................182 Using RDS..............................................................................................................................................183 Finding RDS Stations...................................................................................................................................183 Finding a PTY Preset Station...........................................................................................................................184 RDS Messages...........................................................................................................................................184 Radio Messages.........................................................................................................................................185 Playing a Compact Disc.................................................................................................................................186 Compact Disc Messages..................................................................................................................................187 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)..............................188 Playing the Radio......................................................................................................................................188 Finding a Station .....................................................................................................................................189 Setting Preset Stations................................................................................................................................189 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) ........................................................................................................................190 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/ Fade).................................................................................................................190 Using RDS..............................................................................................................................................191 Finding RDS Stations...................................................................................................................................191 Finding a PTY Preset Station...........................................................................................................................192 RDS Messages...........................................................................................................................................192 Radio Messages.........................................................................................................................................193 Playing a Cassette Tape................................................................................................................................194 Cassette Tape Messages ................................................................................................................................196 Playing a Compact Disc.................................................................................................................................196 Compact Disc Messages..................................................................................................................................198 AM-FM Stereo with Six-Disc Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)....................................198 Playing the Radio......................................................................................................................................198 Finding a Station......................................................................................................................................199 Setting Preset Stations................................................................................................................................200 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble).........................................................................................................................200 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) .................................................................................................................201 Using RDS..............................................................................................................................................201 Finding a PTY Station..................................................................................................................................202 Setting PTY Preset Stations............................................................................................................................202 RDS Messages...........................................................................................................................................203 Playing a Compact Disc.................................................................................................................................204 Playing a Specific Loaded Compact Disc.................................................................................................................205 Using Song List Mode...................................................................................................................................207 Compact Disc Messages..................................................................................................................................209 Remote Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)..................................................................................................................210 Primary Radio Controls.................................................................................................................................210 Remote Cassette Tape Player Controls...................................................................................................................211 Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)......................................................................................................................212 Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature.................................................................................................................212 Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss...............................................................................................213 Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................................................................................................213 Theft-Deterrent Feature RDS Radios (If Equipped)...........................................................................................................214 Understanding Radio Reception..............................................................................................................................214 AM.....................................................................................................................................................214 FM Stereo..............................................................................................................................................214 Tips About Your Audio System...............................................................................................................................215 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player..........................................................................................................................216 Care of Your Remote Cassette Tape Player...................................................................................................................217 Care of Your Compact Discs.................................................................................................................................218 Care of Your Compact Disc Player...........................................................................................................................218 Fixed Mast Antenna.........................................................................................................................................218 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road................................................................................................................................219 Defensive Driving..............................................................................................................................................220 Drunken Driving................................................................................................................................................221 Control of a Vehicle ..........................................................................................................................................224 Braking........................................................................................................................................................224 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)...............................................................................................................................225 Using Anti-Lock........................................................................................................................................227 Braking in Emergencies.....................................................................................................................................227 Steering.......................................................................................................................................................227 Power Steering.............................................................................................................................................227 Steering Tips..............................................................................................................................................227 Driving on Curves......................................................................................................................................227 Steering in Emergencies....................................................................................................................................228 Off-Road Recovery..............................................................................................................................................229 Passing........................................................................................................................................................230 Loss of Control................................................................................................................................................231 Skidding...................................................................................................................................................231 Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle............................................................................................................232 Before You Go Off-Roading..................................................................................................................................233 Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..................................................................................................................233 Environmental Concerns ....................................................................................................................................234 Traveling to Remote Areas..................................................................................................................................234 Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving.....................................................................................................................234 Scanning the Terrain.......................................................................................................................................235 Driving on Off-Road Hills..................................................................................................................................236 Approaching a Hill.........................................................................................................................................237 Driving Uphill.............................................................................................................................................237 Driving Downhill...........................................................................................................................................240 Driving Across an Incline..................................................................................................................................241 Stalling on an Incline.....................................................................................................................................242 Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice..........................................................................................................................243 Driving in Water...........................................................................................................................................244 After Off-Road Driving.....................................................................................................................................245 Driving at Night...............................................................................................................................................245 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads...............................................................................................................................247 Hydroplaning...............................................................................................................................................248 Driving Through Deep Standing Water .......................................................................................................................249 Driving Through Flowing Water..............................................................................................................................249 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips..............................................................................................................................249 City Driving...................................................................................................................................................250 Freeway Driving................................................................................................................................................251 Before Leaving on a Long Trip..................................................................................................................................252 Highway Hypnosis ..............................................................................................................................................253 Hill and Mountain Roads........................................................................................................................................253 Winter Driving.................................................................................................................................................255 Driving on Snow or Ice.....................................................................................................................................256 If You're Caught in a Blizzard.............................................................................................................................257 Recreational Vehicle Towing....................................................................................................................................259 Dinghy Towing (Two-Wheel Drive Models Only)................................................................................................................260 Dolly Towing (Two-Wheel Drive Models Only).................................................................................................................261 Loading Your Vehicle...........................................................................................................................................263 Payload....................................................................................................................................................265 Two-Tiered Loading.........................................................................................................................................265 Add-On Equipment...........................................................................................................................................265 Truck-Camper Loading Information...........................................................................................................................266 Trailer Recommendations....................................................................................................................................268 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab...............................................................................................................................268 Towing a Trailer...............................................................................................................................................268 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.........................................................................................................................270 Weight of the Trailer......................................................................................................................................270 Weight of the Trailer Tongue...............................................................................................................................273 Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires.......................................................................................................................274 Hitches....................................................................................................................................................274 Safety Chains..............................................................................................................................................274 Trailer Brakes ............................................................................................................................................275 Driving with a Trailer.....................................................................................................................................275 Following Distance.........................................................................................................................................275 Passing....................................................................................................................................................276 Backing Up.................................................................................................................................................276 Making Turns...............................................................................................................................................276 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer.........................................................................................................................276 Driving On Grades .........................................................................................................................................277 Parking on Hills...........................................................................................................................................277 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill........................................................................................................278 Maintenance When Trailer Towing............................................................................................................................278 Section 5 Problems on the Road.....................................................................................................................................279 Hazard Warning Flashers........................................................................................................................................280 Other Warning Devices..........................................................................................................................................281 Jump Starting..................................................................................................................................................281 Towing Your Vehicle............................................................................................................................................285 Engine Overheating.............................................................................................................................................286 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine........................................................................................................................286 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine.....................................................................................................................287 Cooling System.................................................................................................................................................288 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank............................................................................................................290 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator.........................................................................................................................292 Engine Fan Noise ..............................................................................................................................................295 If a Tire Goes Flat............................................................................................................................................295 Changing a Flat Tire...........................................................................................................................................296 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools..........................................................................................................................297 Removing Wheel Covers......................................................................................................................................299 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire.......................................................................................................300 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools.....................................................................................................................304 Compact Spare Tire (If Equipped)...............................................................................................................................307 If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.....................................................................................................................308 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out.........................................................................................................................309 Using the Recovery Hooks...................................................................................................................................309 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................311 Service........................................................................................................................................................312 Doing Your Own Service Work................................................................................................................................312 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle............................................................................................................313 Fuel (Gasoline)................................................................................................................................................313 Gasoline Octane............................................................................................................................................313 Gasoline Specifications ...................................................................................................................................314 California Fuel............................................................................................................................................314 Additives..................................................................................................................................................314 Fuel E-85 (85% Ethanol)........................................................................................................................................315 Fuels in Foreign Countries.....................................................................................................................................317 Filling Your Tank..............................................................................................................................................317 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .............................................................................................................................319 Checking Things Under the Hood.................................................................................................................................319 Hood Release...............................................................................................................................................320 Engine Compartment Overview................................................................................................................................321 Engine Oil.....................................................................................................................................................323 Checking Engine Oil........................................................................................................................................323 When to Add Engine Oil.....................................................................................................................................324 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use.............................................................................................................................325 Engine Oil Additives.......................................................................................................................................326 When to Change Engine Oil..................................................................................................................................326 Remote Oil Filter (Four-Wheel Drive)...................................................................................................................327 What to Do with Used Oil...................................................................................................................................327 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter......................................................................................................................................328 Automatic Transmission Fluid...................................................................................................................................329 When to Check and Change...................................................................................................................................329 How to Check...............................................................................................................................................330 Checking the Fluid Level...............................................................................................................................331 How to Add Fluid...........................................................................................................................................332 Manual Transmission Fluid......................................................................................................................................333 When to Check..............................................................................................................................................333 How to Check...............................................................................................................................................333 How to Add Fluid...........................................................................................................................................334 Hydraulic Clutch...............................................................................................................................................334 When to Check and What to Use..............................................................................................................................334 How to Check and Add Fluid.................................................................................................................................335 Rear Axle......................................................................................................................................................335 When to Check and Change Lubricant.........................................................................................................................335 How to Check Lubricant.....................................................................................................................................335 What to Use................................................................................................................................................335 Four-Wheel Drive...............................................................................................................................................336 Transfer Case..............................................................................................................................................336 When to Check Lubricant................................................................................................................................336 How to Check Lubricant.................................................................................................................................336 What to Use............................................................................................................................................337 Front Axle.................................................................................................................................................337 When to Check and Change Lubricant.....................................................................................................................337 How to Check Lubricant.................................................................................................................................337 What to Use............................................................................................................................................338 Engine Coolant.................................................................................................................................................338 What to Use................................................................................................................................................339 Checking Coolant...........................................................................................................................................340 Adding Coolant.........................................................................................................................................340 Radiator Pressure Cap..........................................................................................................................................341 Power Steering Fluid...........................................................................................................................................342 When to Check Power Steering Fluid.........................................................................................................................342 How to Check Power Steering Fluid..........................................................................................................................342 What to Use................................................................................................................................................342 Windshield Washer Fluid........................................................................................................................................343 What to Use................................................................................................................................................343 Adding Washer Fluid........................................................................................................................................343 Brakes.........................................................................................................................................................344 Brake Fluid................................................................................................................................................344 Checking Brake Fluid ..................................................................................................................................345 What to Add............................................................................................................................................345 Brake Wear.................................................................................................................................................346 Brake Pedal Travel.........................................................................................................................................347 Brake Adjustment...........................................................................................................................................347 Replacing Brake System Parts...............................................................................................................................347 Battery........................................................................................................................................................348 Vehicle Storage............................................................................................................................................348 Bulb Replacement...............................................................................................................................................349 Halogen Bulbs..............................................................................................................................................349 Headlamps..................................................................................................................................................349 One-Piece Composite Headlamp System....................................................................................................................349 Two-Piece Composite Headlamp System....................................................................................................................350 One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps..........................................................................................................................351 Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps..........................................................................................................................352 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp...............................................................................................................................353 Taillamps..................................................................................................................................................354 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement.............................................................................................................................355 Tires..........................................................................................................................................................357 Inflation -- Tire Pressure.................................................................................................................................358 When to Check..........................................................................................................................................358 How to Check...........................................................................................................................................358 Tire Inspection and Rotation...............................................................................................................................359 When It's Time for New Tires...........................................................................................................................360 Buying New Tires...........................................................................................................................................361 Uniform Tire Quality Grading...............................................................................................................................362 Treadwear..............................................................................................................................................362 Traction -- AA, A, B, C................................................................................................................................362 Temperature -- A, B, C.................................................................................................................................363 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance...........................................................................................................................363 Wheel Replacement..........................................................................................................................................363 Used Replacement Wheels................................................................................................................................364 Tire Chains................................................................................................................................................365 Appearance Care................................................................................................................................................366 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle............................................................................................................................366 Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet..................................................................................................................................366 Using Cleaner on Fabric....................................................................................................................................367 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems...........................................................................................................................367 Cleaning Vinyl.............................................................................................................................................368 Cleaning Leather...........................................................................................................................................368 Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...................................................................................................................368 Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.......................................................................................................................368 Cleaning Wood Panels.......................................................................................................................................368 Care of Safety Belts ..........................................................................................................................................369 Cleaning Glass Surfaces........................................................................................................................................369 Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades........................................................................................................370 Weatherstrips..................................................................................................................................................370 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle...........................................................................................................................370 Washing Your Vehicle.......................................................................................................................................370 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............................................................................................................................371 Finish Care................................................................................................................................................371 Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts.....................................................................................................................372 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped).........................................................................................................................372 Cleaning Tires.................................................................................................................................................372 Sheet Metal Damage.............................................................................................................................................372 Finish Damage..................................................................................................................................................373 Underbody Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................373 Chemical Paint Spotting........................................................................................................................................373 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...........................................................................................................................374 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............................................................................................................................375 Engine Identification......................................................................................................................................375 Service Parts Identification Label.............................................................................................................................375 Electrical System..............................................................................................................................................376 Add-On Electrical Equipment................................................................................................................................376 Headlamps..................................................................................................................................................376 Windshield Wipers..........................................................................................................................................376 Power Windows and Other Power Options......................................................................................................................376 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ................................................................................................................................377 Instrument Panel Fuse Block................................................................................................................................377 Engine Compartment Fuse Block..............................................................................................................................379 Replacement Bulbs* ............................................................................................................................................382 Capacities and Specifications..................................................................................................................................382 "VORTEC" 2200 L4 (VIN Code 5) Engine Specifications.......................................................................................................383 "VORTEC" 4300 V6 (VIN Code W) Engine Specifications.......................................................................................................383 Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity..........................................................................................................................383 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........................................................................................................................384 "VORTEC" 2200 L4 (VIN Code 5) Engine Specifications.......................................................................................................384 "VORTEC" 4300 V6 (VIN Code W) Engine Specifications.......................................................................................................384 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule.....................................................................................................................................385 Introduction...................................................................................................................................................386 Your Vehicle and the Environment...........................................................................................................................386 Maintenance Requirements...................................................................................................................................386 How This Section is Organized..............................................................................................................................387 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services.........................................................................................................................388 Using Your Maintenance Schedule............................................................................................................................388 Selecting the Right Schedule...............................................................................................................................388 Scheduled Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................389 Short Trip/City Definition ................................................................................................................................389 Short Trip/City Intervals..................................................................................................................................389 Long Trip /Highway Definition..............................................................................................................................390 Long Trip/Highway Intervals................................................................................................................................391 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance......................................................................................................................392 Footnotes..............................................................................................................................................392 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance....................................................................................................................416 Footnotes..............................................................................................................................................416 Part B: Owner Checks and Services..............................................................................................................................429 At Each Fuel Fill..........................................................................................................................................429 Engine Oil Level Check.................................................................................................................................429 Engine Coolant Level Check.............................................................................................................................429 Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check....................................................................................................................429 At Least Once a Month......................................................................................................................................429 Tire Inflation Check...................................................................................................................................429 Cassette Deck Service..................................................................................................................................429 At Least Twice a Year......................................................................................................................................430 Restraint System Check.................................................................................................................................430 Wiper Blade Check......................................................................................................................................430 Spare Tire Check.......................................................................................................................................430 Weatherstrip Lubrication...............................................................................................................................430 Manual Transmission Check..............................................................................................................................431 Automatic Transmission Check...........................................................................................................................431 Hydraulic Clutch System Check..........................................................................................................................431 At Least Four Times a Year.................................................................................................................................431 Tailgate Lubrication Service...........................................................................................................................431 At Least Once a Year.......................................................................................................................................431 Key Lock Cylinders Service.............................................................................................................................431 Body Lubrication Service...............................................................................................................................431 Starter Switch Check...................................................................................................................................432 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check.................................................................................................433 Ignition Transmission Lock Check.......................................................................................................................433 Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check......................................................................................434 Underbody Flushing Service.............................................................................................................................434 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections.......................................................................................................................435 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection.........................................................................................435 Exhaust System Inspection..................................................................................................................................435 Fuel System Inspection.....................................................................................................................................436 Engine Cooling System Inspection...........................................................................................................................436 Throttle System Inspection.................................................................................................................................436 Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) Inspection.................................................................................................436 Brake System Inspection....................................................................................................................................436 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants......................................................................................................................437 Part E: Maintenance Record.....................................................................................................................................440 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information..........................................................................................................................447 Customer Satisfaction Procedure................................................................................................................................448 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users.............................................................................................................450 Customer Assistance Offices....................................................................................................................................450 United States..............................................................................................................................................450 Canada.....................................................................................................................................................451 All Overseas Locations.....................................................................................................................................451 Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands).....................................................451 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities..............................................................................................................451 Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program..........................................................................................................................452 Canadian Roadside Assistance...............................................................................................................................454 Courtesy Transportation........................................................................................................................................454 Plan Ahead When Possible...................................................................................................................................454 Transportation Options.....................................................................................................................................455 Shuttle Service........................................................................................................................................455 Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement............................................................................................................455 Courtesy Rental Vehicle................................................................................................................................455 Additional Program Information.............................................................................................................................455 Warranty Information...........................................................................................................................................456 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT.......................................................................................................456 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT ...........................................................................................................457 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS.....................................................................................................................457 SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION......................................................................................................................458 Service Manuals............................................................................................................................................458 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual..................................................................................................458 Service Bulletins..........................................................................................................................................458 Owner's Information........................................................................................................................................458 Current and Past Model Order Forms.........................................................................................................................458
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