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If yours was built with trailering options, as many are, it's ready for heavier trailers. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. That's the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. 0 Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don't drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and don't make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD (3) or, if necessary, a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often (e.g., under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions). If you have a manual transmission and you are towing a trailer, it's better not to use the highest gear. 0 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you'll be driving. A good source for this information can be state or provincial police. Consider using a sway control if your trailer will weigh 3,500 Ibs. (1 589 kg). You should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more than 3,500 Ibs. (1 589 kg). You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. Three important considerations have to do with weight: the weight of the trailer, 0 the weight of the trailer tongue and the weight on your vehicle's tires. 0 Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. The following chart shows how much your trailer can weigh, based upon your vehicle model and options. 4-55

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Front Seats	10
Manual Seats	10
Power Seats	11
Manual Lumbar	11
Power Lumbar	12
Heated Seats	12
Reclining Seatbacks	13
Head Restraints	14
Seatback Latches	15
Rear Seats	16
Rear Seat Operation	16
Jump Seat	17
Safety Belts	18
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	18
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	22
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	23
Driver Position	24
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	30
Right Front Passenger Position	31
Center Passenger Position	31
Rear Seat Passengers (Extended Cab Jump Seat)	33
Rear Seat Passengers (Crew Cab)	34
Safety Belt Extender	37
Child Restraints	38
Older Children	38
Infants and Young Children	40
Child Restraint Systems	44
Where to Put the Restraint (Regular Cab and Extended Cab Pickup)	47
Where to Put the Restraint (Crew Cab Pickup)	48
Top Strap	49
Top Strap Anchor Location	50
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	51
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	53
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	53
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position	56
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	56
Air Bag System	62
Where Are the Air Bags?	64
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?	66
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?	66
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?	66
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?	67
Air Bag Off Switch	68
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	71
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	72
Restraint System Check	73
Checking Your Restraint Systems	73
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	74
Features and Controls	76
Keys	77
Remote Keyless Entry System	79
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	80
Doors and Locks	82
Door Locks	82
Power Door Locks	83
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	83
Rear Door Security Locks	85
Lockout Protection	85
Leaving Your Vehicle	86
Third Door	86
Tailgate	87
Windows	88
Manual Windows	88
Power Windows	89
Swing-Out Windows	90
Sliding Rear Window	90
Sun Visors	90
Theft-Deterrent Systems	91
Content Theft-Deterrent	91
Passlock	92
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	93
New Vehicle Break-In	93
Ignition Positions	93
Starting Your Engine	95
Engine Coolant Heater	97
Automatic Transmission Operation	99
Manual Transmission Operation	102
Four-Wheel Drive	103
Parking Brake	106
Shifting Into Park (P)	107
Shifting Out of Park (P)	109
Parking Your Vehicle	109
Parking Over Things That Burn	110
Engine Exhaust	110
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	111
Mirrors	112
Manual Rearview Mirror	112
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	112
Outside Manual Mirror	113
Outside Power Mirrors	113
Outside Convex Mirror	114
Outside Heated Mirrors	114
Storage Areas	115
Glove Box	115
Overhead Console	115
Front Storage Area	121
Assist Handles	122
Garment Hooks	122
Luggage Carrier	123
Bed Rails	124
Vehicle Personalization	125
Memory Seat	125
Instrument Panel	128
Instrument Panel Overview	129
Hazard Warning Flashers	131
Other Warning Devices	132
Horn	132
Tilt Wheel	132
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	133
Exterior Lamps	139
Interior Lamps	142
Accessory Power Outlets	144
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	145
Climate Controls	146
Climate Control System (Climate Control)	146
Outlet Adjustment	150
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	151
Instrument Panel Cluster	152
Speedometer and Odometer	154
Trip Odometer	154
Tachometer	154
Safety Belt Reminder Light	154
Air Bag Readiness Light	155
Air Bag Off Light	156
Charging System Light	157
Voltmeter Gage	158
Up-Shift Light	158
Brake System Warning Light	159
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	160
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	160
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	161
Oil Pressure Gage	164
Security Light	165
Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light	165
Check Gages Warning Light	166
Fuel Gage	166
Low Fuel Warning Light	167
Audio System(s)	168
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS)	168
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)	169
AM-FM Radio	169
Radio with CD	172
Radio with Cassette and CD	179
Radio with Six-Disc CD	188
Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios)	198
Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios)	199
Understanding Radio Reception	199
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	199
Care of Your CDs	201
Care of Your CD Player	201
Fixed Mast Antenna	201
Driving Your Vehicle	202
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	203
Defensive Driving	203
Drunken Driving	203
Control of a Vehicle	206
Braking	207
Locking Rear Axle	209
Steering	210
Off-Road Recovery	212
Passing	212
Loss of Control	214
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle	215
Driving at Night	228
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	230
City Driving	233
Freeway Driving	234
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	235
Highway Hypnosis	236
Hill and Mountain Roads	237
Winter Driving	239
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	243
Towing	246
Towing Your Vehicle	246
Recreational Vehicle Towing	246
Loading Your Vehicle	250
Truck-Camper Loading Information	253
Trailer Recommendations	255
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab	255
Towing a Trailer	255
Service and Appearance Care	264
Service	266
Doing Your Own Service Work	266
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	267
Fuel	268
Gasoline Octane	268
Gasoline Specifications	268
California Fuel	269
Additives	269
Fuels in Foreign Countries	269
Filling Your Tank	270
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	272
Checking Things Under the Hood	273
Hood Release	273
Engine Compartment Overview	275
Engine Oil	278
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	283
Automatic Transmission Fluid	284
Manual Transmission Fluid	288
Hydraulic Clutch	289
Engine Coolant	290
Radiator Pressure Cap	293
Engine Overheating	293
Cooling System	296
Engine Fan Noise	303
Power Steering Fluid	304
Windshield Washer Fluid	305
Brakes	306
Battery	309
Jump Starting	310
Rear Axle	315
Four-Wheel Drive	316
Front Axle	317
Bulb Replacement	318
Halogen Bulbs	318
Headlamps	318
One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps	320
Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps	321
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	322
Taillamps	323
Replacement Bulbs	323
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	324
Tires	327
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	328
Tire Inspection and Rotation	329
When It Is Time for New Tires	330
Buying New Tires	331
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	332
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	333
Wheel Replacement	333
Tire Chains	335
If a Tire Goes Flat	335
Changing a Flat Tire	336
Compact Spare Tire	348
Appearance Care	349
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	349
Care of Safety Belts	352
Weatherstrips	352
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	352
Sheet Metal Damage	354
Finish Damage	354
Underbody Maintenance	355
Chemical Paint Spotting	355
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	355
Vehicle Identification	357
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	357
Service Parts Identification Label	357
Electrical System	358
Add-on Electrical Equipment	358
Headlamps	358
Windshield Wiper Fuses	358
Power Windows and Other Power Options	358
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	358
Capacities and Specifications	364
Capacities and Specifications	365
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	366
Maintenance Schedule	368
Maintenance Schedule	369
Introduction	369
Your Vehicle and the Environment	369
Maintenance Requirements	369
How This Section is Organized	370
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	371
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	371
Selecting the Right Schedule	372
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	374
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	384
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	392
At Each Fuel Fill	392
At Least Once a Month	392
At Least Twice a Year	393
At Least Four Times a Year	394
At Least Once a Year	394
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	397
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	397
Exhaust System Inspection	397
Fuel System Inspection	397
Engine Cooling System Inspection	398
Throttle System Inspection	398
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) Inspection	398
Brake System Inspection	398
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	399
Part E: Maintenance Record	401
Customer Assistance Information	404
Customer Assistance Information	405
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	405
Online Owner Center	407
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	407
Customer Assistance Offices	407
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	408
Roadside Assistance Program	409
Courtesy Transportation	411
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	413
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	414
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	414
Service Publications Ordering Information	414

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yours

was built with trailering options, as many are,

it’s

ready

for heavier trailers. But trailering is different

than just driving your

vehicle by itself. Trailering means

changes in handling, durability and fuel economy.

Successful,

safe trailering takes correct equipment, and

it has to be

used

properly.

That’s the reason for

this part. In it are many time-tested,

important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of

these are important for

your safety and that of your

passengers.

please read this section carefully before

you pull a

trailer.

You

Decide

Pull

Trailer

you do, here are some important points:

There are many different laws, including speed limit

restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure

your rig will be

legal, not only where

you live

but also where

you’ll

be driving. A

good source for

this information can

be state or provincial police.

Consider using a

sway control

your trailer will

weigh

3,500

Ibs.

589

kg). You should always

use

sway control

your trailer will weigh

more than

3,500

Ibs.

589

kg). You

can

ask

hitch dealer about

sway controls.

Don’t

tow

a trailer at all during the first

500

miles

(800

km)

your

new vehicle is driven. Your engine,

axle or other parts could be

damaged.

Then, during the first

500

miles

(800

km) that you

tow

a trailer, don’t drive over

mph

(80

km/h)

and

don’t

make starts at full throttle. This helps your

engine and other parts of

your vehicle wear in at

the heavier loads.

You

may

want to shift the transmission to THIRD

(3)

or,

necessary, a lower gear selection

the

transmission shifts too often (e.g.,

under

heavy

loads and/or hilly conditions).

you

have

manual

transmission and

you are towing

trailer, it’s

better not to use the highest gear.

Three important considerations have to do with weight:

the weight of the trailer,

the weight of the trailer tongue

and the weight on your vehicle’s tires.

Weight

the Trailer

How

heavy

can

a trailer safely be?

It depends on how

you plan to use your rig. For

example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside

temperature and how

much

your vehicle is

used to pull

a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend

any special equipment that you

have

on your vehicle.

The following chart shows

how

much your trailer can

weigh,

based

upon your vehicle model and options.

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