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Temperature -- A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheelthan the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels aligned again. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced. Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, orbadly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your GM dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle. Wheel' Alignment and Balance Tire The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at thefactory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. 6-49

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Power Driver’s Seat (Option)	9
Rear Seats	14
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	23
Why Safety Belts Work	24
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	27
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	28
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System	36
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	42
Right Front Passenger Position	43
Center. Passenger Position	43
Rear Seat Passengers	45
Children	50
Child Restraints	52
Larger Children	59
Safety Belt Extender	62
Checking Your Restraint Systems	62
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	63
Features and Controls	64
Keys	64
Door Locks	65
Keyless Entry System (Option)	67
Theft	71
New Vehicle “Break-In”	72
Ignition Positions	73
Starting Your Gasoline Engine	74
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)	75
Automatic Transmission Operation	77
Shifting Into PARK (P)	85
Parking Over Things That Burn	87
Engine Exhaust	88
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	88
Windows	90
Horn	91
Tilt Wheel (Option)	91
Multifunction Lever	92
Lamps	98
Interior Lamps	101
Mirrors	102
Storage Compartments	105
Luggage Carrier (Option)	113
Cigarette LightedAshtrays	115
Sun Visors	116
Power Outlets	116
Instrument Panel	117
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	132
Comfort Controls	132
Standard Climate Control System	132
Optional Climate Control System	133
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems (Suburban) ’	134
Air Conditioning	137
Heating	138
Ventilation System	138
efogging and Defrosting D	139
Audio Systems	140
Setting the Clock for Systems without Automatic Tone Control	141
Setting the Clock for Systems with Automatic Tone Control	141
AM-FM Stereo	141
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (Option)	143
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Automatic Tone Control (Option)	145
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (Option)	151
Theft-Deterrent Feature	155
Understanding Radio Reception	157
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	158
Care of Your Compact Discs	159
Fixed Mast Antenna	159
Your Driving and the Road	160
Defensive Driving	160
Drunken Driving	161
Control of a Vehicle	164
Braking	164
Anti-Lock Brakes	165
Steering	167
Off-Road Recovery	169
Passing	170
Loss of Control	171
Driving Guidelines	172
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle	173
Driving at Night	186
Night Vision	187
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	188
City Driving	191
Freeway Driving	192
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	193
Highway Hypnosis	194
Hill and Mountain Roads	194
Winter Driving	196
Loading Your Vehicle	200
Towing a Trailer	202
Power Winches	213
Power Take-Off (PTO)	213
Problems on the Road	216
Hazard Warning Flashers	216
Jump Starting	217
Towing Your Vehicle	221
Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine)	224
Cooling System -- Gasoline Engines	226
If a Tire Goes Flat	234
Changing a Flat Tire	235
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	251
Service and Appearance Care	254
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)	256
Checking Things Under the Hood	259
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)	265
Air Cleaner	269
Automatic Transmission Fluid	271
Rear Axle	275
Four- Wheel Drive	275
Front Axle	276
Engine Coolant	278
Radiator Pressure Cap	281
Thermostat	281
Power Steering Fluid	282
Windshield Washer Fluid	283
Brakes	284
Fluid Leak Check	287
Battery	288
Bulb Replacement	288
Halogen Bulbs	288
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	295
Tires	296
Appearance Care	304
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	305
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	309
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	313
Electrical System	314
Replacement Bulbs	321
Capacities and Specifications	323
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	326
Maintenance Schedule	328
Introduction	328
Your Vehicle and the Environment	328
How This Section is Organized	329
Part A:’ Scheduled-Maintenance Services	330
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	330
Selecting the Right Schedule	330
Maintenance Schedule	331
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	369
At Each Fuel Fill	369
At Least Once a Month	369
At Least Twice a Year	370
At Least Once a Year	370
Part C: Periodic Maintenanc,Inspections	373
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants,	375
Part E: Maintenance Record	378
Customer Assistance Information	380
'Reporting Safety Defects'	387
REPORTING SAF-TY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	387
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	388
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS	388
Service and Owner Publications em	388

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Temperature

The temperature grades are

(the highest),

and

representing the tire's resistance to the generation

heat

and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under

controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory

test

wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the

material

the

tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and

excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.

The grade

corresponds

a level of performance

which all passenger car tires must meet under the

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

No.

109.

Grades

and

represent higher levels

performance on the

laboratory

test

wheel than the minimum required by

law.

Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is

established for a tire that

is properly inflated and not

overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or

excessive loading, either separately or

combination,

can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

Wheel'

Alignment

and

Tire

Balance

The

wheels

your vehicle were aligned and balanced

carefully

thefactory

give you the longest tire life

and

best overall performance.

In most cases, you will

not

need to have

your wheels

aligned again. However,

you

notice unusual tire wear

or your vehicle pulling one way or

the other, the

alignment may need to be reset. If

you

notice

your

vehicle vibrating when driving

smooth

road, your

wheels may

need to be rebalanced.

Wheel

Replacement

Replace any wheel that is bent,

cracked,

or badly rusted

or corroded. If wheel nuts keep

coming loose, the wheel,

wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced.

the

wheel leaks air, replace it (except some

aluminum

wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your

dealer if any of these conditions exist.

Your dealer will know the kind of wheel

you

need.

Each

new wheel should have the same

load-carrying

capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the

same way as the one it replaces.

you need

replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts

or wheel

nuts,

replace them only with new

original

equipment parts. This way,

you will be sure

have the

right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle.

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