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Rotate the knob clockwise again to the master lighting symbol to turn on all the lamps listed as well as the headlamps. Rotate theknob counterclockwise tothe OFF symbol to turn off your lamps. Rotate the thumb wheel next to the knob up to adjust instrument panel lights. Rotate the thumb wheel up to the first notch to return the radio display and gearshift indicator LED display to full intensity when the headlamps orparking lamps are on. turn on the dome To lamps (with the vehicle doors closed)rotate the thumb wheel up to the second notch position. You can switch your headlamps from high to low beam by pulling on the turn signalhigh beam lever. Headlamps-On Reminder A buzzer will sound when your headlamps are turned on and your ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY. If you need to use your headlamps when the ignition switch is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY, thebuzzer can be turned off by turning the thumb wheel next to the parkingheadlamp switch all the way down. Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to seethe front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. The DRL system will make your headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when: The ignition is on, 0 A circuit breaker protects your headlamps. If you have an electrical overload, your headlamps will flicker on and off. Have your headlamp wiring checked right away if this happens. The headlamp switch is off, and The parking brake is released. 2-36

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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Rotate

the knob clockwise again to the master

lighting symbol to turn on all

the

lamps listed as

well as

the headlamps.

Rotate

the knob counterclockwise

the

OFF

symbol

turn

off

your lamps.

Rotate

the thumb wheel next to the knob

adjust

instrument panel lights. Rotate the thumb wheel up to

the

first notch

return

the

radio display and gearshift

indicator

LED display to

full intensity when the

headlamps

or parking lamps

are

on.

turn on the dome

lamps (with the vehicle doors

closed) rotate the thumb

wheel up

to the second notch position.

You can switch your headlamps from

high

low beam

by pulling on the turn signalhigh beam lever.

circuit breaker protects your headlamps. If you have

an electrical overload, your headlamps will flicker on

and

off.

Have your headlamp wiring checked right away

if this happens.

Headlamps-On

Reminder

buzzer will sound when

your headlamps are

turned

on and your ignition

OFF,

LOCK or ACCESSORY.

If you

need to use your headlamps when the ignition

switch is

OFF,

LOCK

or ACCESSORY,

thebuzzer

can be turned off

turning the thumb wheel

next to the

parkingheadlamp switch all the way down.

Daytime

Running

Lamps

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier

for others to

see the front of your vehicle during the

day. DRL can be helpful in

many different driving

conditions, but they can be especially helpful

the

short periods after dawn and before sunset.

The DRL system will make

your headlamps come on

at a reduced brightness when:

The ignition is

on,

The headlamp switch is

off,

and

The parking brake is released.

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