2000 GMC Safari Owner's Manual
2000 GMC Safari Manual
2000 GMC Safari manual content summary:
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2000 GMC Safari Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. Part Number X2010 A © Copyright General Motors Corporation 1999 All Rights Reserved i - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 3
of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag System Child Restraints Features and Controls Section 2 Keys and Door Locks Keyless Entry System (Option) Hatch Automatic Transmission All-Wheel Drive Operation (Option) Parking Brake Windows Tilt - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 4
Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Braking/Anti-lock Brakes Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Off-Road Driving - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 5
(cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 6
Safety Defects on page 8-10 Service Publications Index Section 9 In the Index you will find an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read. Please refer to the last page of this manual for your Service Station Guide v - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 7
We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Emblem and the name SARARI are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 8
help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you'll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 9
that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You'll also see - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 10
are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 11
Model Reference This manual covers these models: Cargo Van Passenger Van x - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 12
Service Station Guide Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Tire Pressure See Section 6 For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Alternate Fuel Door Release Hood Release See Section 6 See Section 6 Battery - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 13
Front Passenger Position Air Bag System Rear Seat Passengers 1-37 1-39 1-41 1-45 1-59 1-62 1-62 1-63 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat) Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 14
them out and put them back in. It also tells you about bucket and bench seats, power seats and head restraints. 2-Way Front Seat The bucket seats can be adjusted forward or rearward by the lever located at the front of the seat. Manual Front Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 15
Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped) Power Seats (If Equipped) If you have this feature, there will be a control pad located on the inboard side of the driver and passenger bucket seats. If you have this feature, there will be a knob located on the inboard side of the driver and passenger bucket - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 16
to adjust the seatback. You can adjust the seatback by lifting the lever and leaning back. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull up on the lever, lean forward and the seat will go to an upright position. But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 1-4 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 17
shoulder belt can't do its job because it won't be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash , have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Head restraints Bench Seats) The seatback lever is located on the right rear of your - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 18
To fold your non-touring bench seatback forward, pull up on the latch release lever while pulling the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle. CAUTION: If the seatback isn't locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 19
bar. Pull the release bar up to release the seat bottom and slide the seat where you want it. Then let go of the release bar and try to move the seat with your body, to make sure the seat is locked into place. The non-touring center bench seat has a pivoting right armrest. The left armrest can - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 20
press the button located between the beverage holders. Sit in the center seating position only when the console is in an upright and locked position. For details about headrests, see "Head Restraints" in this section. To adjust your seatback, pull up on the lever located on the lower outside of the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 21
both buckles in the passenger's side rear storage bin. Route the belt out of the forward edge of the storage bin. Close the cover to retain the belt. 4. Pull up on the seatback latch on the right rear of the seat. Push the seatback down until it locks in place (non-touring bench seats only). 1-9 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 22
on the left and the right seat release levers at the same time. The latches are near the floor on the rear legs of the seat. 6. Lift up on the rear of the seat to remove the seat assembly from the rear latch pins. Then, pull back and lift the seat out of the vehicle. Your seat release latch - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 23
down to latch the rear retainers. Make D Lower the seat into position. Make sure the front retainers are hooked onto the anchor pins. sure the seat is locked in by pulling up and down on the seat. CAUTION: A seat that isn't locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 24
Make sure the seatback is locked when it is back in the upright position. If you are replacing the center seat, connect the right lap-shoulder belt to the attachment on the seat cushion. If you have a safety belt guide on your seat, pull the belt through the guide before reattaching the lap-shoulder - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 25
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the air bag system. CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 26
! Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels. 1-14 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 27
Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. 1-15 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 28
The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel ... 1-16 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 29
are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts -- not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you're in a vehicle that has air bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That's true not - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 30
start with the driver position. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here's how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see "Seats" in the Index) so you can sit up straight - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 31
get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. 1-19 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 32
. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After you move the adjuster to where you want it, try to move it down without pushing in to make sure it has locked into position. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 33
your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this way. 1-21 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 34
Q: What's wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 35
Q: What's wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 36
Q: What's wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 37
. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-25 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 38
. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. A pregnant woman should - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 39
. If you ever pull the lap portion of the belt out all the way, you will engage the child restraint locking feature. If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way and start again. Air Bag System This part explains the air bag system. Your vehicle has air bags -- one air bag for the driver - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 40
for young CAUTION: (Continued) There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in the Index for more information - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 41
How the Air Bag System Works The right front passenger's air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. Where are the air bags? The driver's air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-29 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 42
object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don't put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don't attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering. An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 43
vehicle is in a crash. The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger. How does an - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 44
another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. D Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper service can mean that your air bag system won't work properly. See - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 45
Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See "Customer Satisfaction Procedure" in the Index.) CAUTION: For up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air bag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured if you are - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 46
are wearing safety belts. Lap-Shoulder Belt These positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here's how to wear one properly. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 47
If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 4. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 48
cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-36 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 49
child restraints and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seats. To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 50
and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 51
. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides. Slide the guide onto the storage clip. If your vehicle has rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. 1-39 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 52
seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 53
restraint. The instructions for the restraint support, including support for part of the infant's body, the back motor vehicle. Smaller Children and Babies (Except Cargo Vans) CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 54
CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant restraint. CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 55
Cargo Vans) CAUTION: CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air in a rear-facing child restraint, cannot ride safely in this vehicle. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 56
CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can't hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on your - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 57
whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. An infant car bed (A) is a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle. It's an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 58
to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant's head, neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal crash. Some infant seats come in two parts -- the base stays secured in the vehicle and the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 59
cm) in height, or up to around four years of age. One type, a convertible restraint, is designed to be used either as a rear-facing infant seat or a forward-facing child - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 60
window. Where to Put the Restraint (Except Cargo Vans) Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in a rear seat. Never put a rear-facing child restraint - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 61
Cargo Vans) CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger's air bag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air properly in the passenger seat. Never put a rear - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 62
Top Strap If your vehicle is a cargo van, the anchor bracket for a top strap is located at the rear of the seat cushion on the right front passenger's seat. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the United States, some - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 63
row. Don't use a child restraint with a top strap in the left outboard position because there's no place to anchor the top strap. Passenger Van Bench Seats Passenger Van Bucket Seats Anchor the top strap to this bracket. For the center seating position, use anchor point (A). For the right outboard - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 64
lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 65
the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 4. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. If push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 5. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 66
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position (Bench Seat) You'll be using the lap belt. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 67
the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. If you're to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 68
if the front passenger's air bag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. If your vehicle is a passenger van, always secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If your vehicle is a cargo van, do not use a rear - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 69
1. Because your vehicle has a front passenger air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See "Seats" in the Index.) 2. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 70
retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 71
belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. D Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. D Children who aren't buckled - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 72
belt still is on the child's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position, see "Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides" in the Index. If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 73
CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt's force - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 74
seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) 1-62 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 75
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you've had a crash, do you need new belts? replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn't being used at the time of the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 76
54 2-58 2-61 Running Your Engine While You're Parked Locking Rear Axle All-Wheel Drive (Option) Windows Horn Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Sun Visors Accessory Power Outlets HomeLinkR - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 77
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with children. 2-2 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 78
double-sided key for the ignition and door locks. It will fit with either side up. The bar-coded tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside. You may even have to damage your - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 79
pull the lever toward you and push the door open. Rear Doors If you have the Dutch doors, you must open the hatch first. See "Hatch Release" in the Index. Rear doors can only be opened from the outside. Open the passenger's side rear door first. Grasp the handle and pull the door open. Cargo Door - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 80
side rear door, pull on the latch release handle located on the inside of the door. To fully open the rear doors, push in on the clip and lift the check assembly up off the mounting bracket. To close the rear doors, close the driver's side door first. Check to make sure both doors are completely - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 81
System" in the Index. To unlock your door from the outside, use your key. To lock the front doors and sliding side door from the inside, slide the manual lock levers down. To unlock the front doors and the sliding side door from the inside, slide the manual lock levers up. When the red mark on the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 82
five seconds. When the key is in the ignition and the power door lock button is pressed with a door open, all doors are locked while the driver's side door is unlocked. All models have overriding door locks. When a door is locked, the inside door handle will not work the latch. This will help stop - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 83
your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your rear hatch from about 3 feet (1 m) complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. 2-8 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 84
steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. D Check to determine if battery replacement or transmitter resynchronization is necessary. See the instructions that follow. D If you're still having trouble, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. REAR 2X: When - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 85
your vehicle before the transmitter works, it's probably time to change the battery. To replace the battery: NOTICE: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. Use one PanasonicR three-volt - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 86
UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter for eight seconds. The door locks should cycle to confirm synchronization. If the locks do not cycle, see your dealer for service. Sliding Door To open the sliding side door, pull the handle toward the back and slide the door to the rear until it rests in the open - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 87
. It is located near the bottom of the door glass, toward the front of the door. The other label is at the front of the sliding door, near the security door lock. Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock To cancel the security lock: 1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside. 2. Move the lever - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 88
facing downward on a steep grade (15 percent or more), the door may not stay open and could slam shut, possibly injuring someone. To make sure the door does not slam shut, be sure to hold it open until everyone is clear of the door, and only then allow it to slowly close. 2-13 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 89
between the body and the rear swing-out windows, rear hatch or rear doors: D Make sure all other windows are shut. D Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on anything but MAX A/C. That will force outside air into your vehicle. See "Comfort Controls" in - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 90
do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition and transmission. Also remember to lock the doors. Theft Vehicle theft is are ways you can help. Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 91
engine is running and the SECURITY light comes on, you will be able to restart the engine if you turn the engine off. However, your Passlock system is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock at this time. You may also want to check brake - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 92
accessories in the ACCESSORY position could drain your battery and prevent you from starting your vehicle. LOCK (B): This position locks your ignition, steering wheel when the engine is off. To get into ACCESSORY, push in the key and turn it toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 93
wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. Starting Your Engine key is in RUN or ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from RUN - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 94
. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 95
injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord amps. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don't, it - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 96
your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 97
Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 98
hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. If you manually select SECOND (2), the transmission will drive in second gear. You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 99
will come on. To go back to normal operation, press the switch again. The indicator light on the instrument panel will go out. See "Tow/Haul Mode" in the Index for more information. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the brake release lever located on the lower - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 100
NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 101
down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: D Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can remove the key from your ignition, your - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 102
out of PARK (P). This is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver's seat. To find out how, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 103
vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK drive gear you want. 5. Have the system fixed as soon as you can. Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 104
Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and D Have your vehicle fixed immediately. Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to park with the engine running. But if ever you have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 105
has all-wheel drive, your engine's driving power is sent to all four wheels for extra traction when needed. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no separate lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions. 2-30 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 106
slippery conditions. This is normal and is an indication that the all-wheel drive system is functioning properly. Windows Manual Windows To open your manual windows, turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your side door windows. If you have the optional power windows, the controls are - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 107
between the body and the rear swing-out windows, rear hatch or rear doors: D Make sure all other windows are shut. D Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on anything but MAX A/C. That will force outside air into your vehicle. See "Comfort Controls" in - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 108
the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 109
an accident. If the arrows don't go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index) and for burned-out The lever will return by itself when you release it. If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile (1.2), a chime will sound at each - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 110
pull the multifunction lever all the way toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this indicator light on the instrument panel also will be on. Windshield Wipers You control your headlamps are in the automatic position. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, but not so far - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 111
get new blades or blade inserts. Rear Window Washer/Wiper (Option) You control your rear window washer/wiper from a switch located on your instrument panel, even with the word DELAY in the center position of the rear wiper control. The wiper will cycle every nine seconds. To wash the window, push - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 112
25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. CAUTION: D Cruise control can be dangerous where you can't drive safely at a steady speed. So, don't use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 113
go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control You'll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you hold the the brake. So unless you want to go faster, don't hold the switch at R/A. There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: D - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 114
. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: Exterior Lamps D Step lightly on the brake pedal. D Move the cruise - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 115
light sensor sees a change in lightning lasting longer than the delay. Lamps On Reminder A reminder tone will sound when your headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on and your ignition is in the OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 116
Control The instrument panel intensity control is located to the right of the headlamp switch. Turn the thumbwheel up to adjust the instrument panel lights. To turn on the dome lamps (with the vehicle doors vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake. Shifting the transmission into PARK (P) will - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 117
entering a car wash. Pull the mirrors in toward the vehicle. Push the mirrors back out when finished. After pushing the mirror out, adjustment will be maintained. Battery Run-Down Protection This feature shuts off the dome, courtesy, vanity, reading and glove box if they are left on for more than - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 118
cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. To move a mirror, turn the knob in the middle of the control to "L" for the driver's side mirror or to "R" for the passenger's side mirror. Then - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 119
compartment/glove box is at the center of the engine cover. To open the compartment, press the two tabs together and pull. If you have an optional sliding tray storage compartment, it is under the front passenger's seat. To open the compartment, move the latch in the top handle and pull the tray - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 120
If you have rear storage compartments, pull up on the lid to open the cover. There is also a map/storage pocket on the passenger's side of the engine cover console. 2-45 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 121
, a compartment for a garage door opener, trip computer, a temperature and compass display and a storage compartment for sunglasses. The reading lamps, trip computer and temperature and compass display will work when the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 122
sure the button on the compartment door will contact the control button on the garage door opener. 5. Add one peg at a time until the garage door opener operates with the compartment door closed when you press the button. 3. Press it firmly to the back of your garage door opener, as close to the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 123
press the button slightly to operate the opener. Adjust the position of the garage door opener and add or remove pegs, as needed, until the opener operates properly. This system displays the outside air temperature, compass direction and trip information in the overhead console. US/MET: The US/MET - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 124
conditions may be icy, and that appropriate precautions should be taken. The compass is self-calibrating, so it does not need to be manually set. However, if C (Calibration) is displayed, the compass enough to cause false compass readings. If this happens, follow these instructions to set the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 125
the compass will acknowledge will take you through the following TRIP functions: To reset the trip computer, press the MODE and US/MET buttons simultaneously for at least tank, based on the fuel economy for the last few hours of driving. D FUEL USED: The fuel used since the last reset is displayed - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 126
side rails. Also tie the load to the bumpers. Do not tie the load so tightly that the and rear crossrails in line with the two center supports. Luggage Carrier (Option) If you have a luggage secure cargo. Be sure the cargo is properly loaded. Follow these guidelines: NOTICE: Loading cargo that - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 127
open it and gently pull it off the hinge. Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The cigarette lighter is on the left of the engine cover console. To use the lighter, press it in all the way and let go. When it's done heating, it will pop back by itself. NOTICE: Don't hold a cigarette lighter in with your - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 128
into accessory power outlets. Just pull up from the bottom of the door and follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment that you install. Two accessory power outlets are located on the passenger's side of the engine cover. Another accessory power - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 129
service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Programming the Transmitter This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions door opener that does not have the "stop and reverse" feature. This includes any garage door opener - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 130
light starts to flash rapidly. If you have trouble programming the HomeLink Transmitter, make sure that you have followed the directions exactly as described and that the battery repeated attempts, refer to "Training a Garage Door Opener with Rolling Codes" later in this section or contact the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 131
head unit. The exact location and color will vary by garage door opener brand. If you have difficulty finding the training button, refer to your garage door opener owner's manual. 2. Press the training button on the garage door opener motor head unit. An indicator light will begin to flash when the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 132
. The motor head unit indicator light should no longer be flashing. The garage door opener should now recognize the HomeLink Transmitter. You may either use the HomeLink Transmitter or the hand-held transmitter to open the garage door. If after following these instructions, you still have problems - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 133
The Instrument Panel - Your Information System 2-58 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 134
Defogger (Option) H. Comfort Controls I. Rear A/C Control (Option) J. Rear Heater Control (Option) K. Rear Washer/Wiper (Option) L. Front Ashtray M. Accessory Power Outlets N. Cupholders/Storage Tray O. Front Storage Compartment P. Audio System Q. Cigarette Lighter R. Hood Release S. Dome Override - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 135
is running. You'll know how fast you're going, about how much fuel remains, and many other things you'll need to know to drive safely and economically. 2-60 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 136
the TRIP button. To reset the trip odometer, press and hold the TRIP button. To change back to the regular odometer, press the TRIP button again. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 137
are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They're a big help. Air Bag - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 138
a loose accessory drive belt, or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and heater/air conditioner. 2-63 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 139
zone. If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on when - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 140
you're driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your regular brakes. See "Brake - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 141
is too hot! Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada) United States It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 142
those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle's emission controls and may cause the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light to come on. Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This may also result in a failure to pass - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 143
experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. Your dealer has - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 144
vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 145
others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. This light will come on briefly when you turn the key to START. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty. The light will stay on until the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 146
, as a check to show you it is working. Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light You will have this light on the instrument panel. It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) are on. The SERVICE AWD light comes on to indicate that there may be a problem with the drive system and service is - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 147
ignition is on. Here are things some owners ask about. None of these indicate a problem with your fuel gage: D At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before when you turn a corner or D The gage doesn't go back to E (Empty) when you turn off the ignition. When the gage first indicates E (Empty), - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 148
systems supplied with your vehicle. 3-2 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-5 3-6 3-6 3-6 3-8 3-9 3-9 3-9 3-10 Comfort Controls Heating/Air Conditioning System Heating System Rear Heating System (Option) Rear Air Conditioning System (Option) Air Conditioning Heating Defrosting Ventilation System Rear Window Defogger - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 149
A/C: This cools the air the fastest, by recirculating the inside air. Turn the temperature knob all the way to MAX A/C. A/C: This setting brings in outside air and cools it. Heating/Air Conditioning System If your vehicle has air conditioning, your heating/air conditioning controls will look like - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 150
to the floor vents and front side windows. The air conditioning compressor may operate in this setting to dehumidify the air. Heating System If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, your heater controls will look like this. Fan Knob This control has four positions. To increase airflow, turn - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 151
comes out both the heater vents and defroster vents. Adjust the temperature knob for warmer or cooler air. DEFROST: This setting operates the defroster. Most of the air comes out near the windshield, with some going to the floor vents and front side windows. Rear Heating System (Option) You may - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 152
Rear Air Conditioning System (Option) Air Conditioning Before using your vehicle's air conditioning, open the windows to clear the vehicle of hot air. This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work at its best. You can use - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 153
to remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in extremely cold conditions. The temperature knob should be in the red area and the fan control toward high. The air conditioning compressor may operate in this setting to dehumidify the air. The BLEND setting is useful for cold weather with a large - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 154
, turn the blower fan to HIGH for a few moments before driving off. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle. D Keep the air path under the front seats clear of - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 155
window defogger. To turn on the rear window defogger, find the button to the left of the heater controls with the defog symbol on it. The rear window defogger will only work when and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Press the button until the light comes on, then release it. 3-8 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 156
your audio system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you're getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. Setting the Clock for Systems with HR appears on the display. Press and hold the SEEK left arrow until the correct hour appears on the display. 3-9 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 157
SEEK buttons to listen to a few seconds of each radio station. SCAN will light up on the display. The radio will automatically SCAN to the next higher .) Playing the Radio VOLUME: This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume. To increase volume and turn the radio on, turn the knob - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 158
down to increase or decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. FADE: Turn the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 159
Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station. PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered . Playing the Radio VOLUME: This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume. To increase volume and turn the radio on, turn the knob clockwise - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 160
down to increase or decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. FADE: Turn the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 161
and TREB just as you do for the radio. REV: Press the SEEK left arrow to reverse the cassette tape. Press the SEEK right arrow to stop reversing : Press the SEEK right arrow to advance the cassette tape. Press the SEEK left arrow to stop forwarding the tape. RECALL: Press this knob to switch tape - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 162
noise at any particular speed. The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive. If you don't want to use SCV, turn the control all the way down. Each notch on the control ring allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Playing the Radio PWR-VOL: Press - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 163
this button to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to choose radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored position when you're not using it. SEEK: Press the right arrow to tune to the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 164
To return to the manual mode, press and release lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position. Turn the control clockwise to adjust the sound to the front speakers and counterclockwise for the rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. Push these knobs back - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 165
, use the VOL, AUTO TONE, BAL, FADE, BASS and TREB controls just as you do for the radio. The tape symbol and a CrO2 and adjusts for best playback sound. PREV (1): Press the PREV button or the SEEK left arrow to search for the previous selection. A minimum three-second blank gap is required for - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 166
the bypass feature, use the following steps: 1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press and hold the TAPE AUX button EJECT is pressed. AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) Playing the Radio PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 167
on the control ring allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to choose radio stations. Push the knob back into - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 168
control is rotated, the AUTO TONE display will go blank. TREB: Press lightly control is rotated, the AUTO TONE display will go blank. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. Push these knobs back or JAZZ. To return to the manual mode, press and release this button until - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 169
lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position. Turn the control clockwise to adjust the sound to the front speakers and counterclockwise for the rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. Push these knobs back side up. The player will pull it in. Wait a - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 170
same or a new disc is inserted, the disc will start playing on track one. If a compact disc is left sitting in the opening for more than a few seconds, the player will pull the CD back in. The radio will continue playing. When the ignition is off, press this button to load a CD. 3-23 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 171
rear seat audio functions even when the primary radio power is off. VOL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume and counterclockwise to decrease volume. Push the knob back into its stored position when you're not using it. The upper VOL knob controls the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 172
arrow to hear the next selection on the tape. Press the down arrow to go back to the previous selection. The SEEK button is inactive if the tape mode on to hear the next selection on the CD. Press the down arrow to go back to the start of the current selection (if more than eight seconds have played - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 173
are controlled by the radio buttons except for EJECT. When a disc is in the player, a CD symbol will appear on the display. When a disc is playing, the letters CD will appear next to the CD symbol in the bottom left corner. The track number will also be displayed. If the disc comes back - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 174
within a track. As the CD advances, elapsed time will be displayed to help you find the correct passage. SEEK: Press the left arrow while playing a CD to go back to the start of the current track. It will go back to the current track if more than eight seconds have played. Press the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 175
locked condition anytime battery power has been interrupted. If your battery loses power for any reason, you must unlock the radio with the secret code before it will operate. Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature The instructions vehicle. 2. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN. 3. Turn the radio - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 176
before INOP appears. If you lose or forget your code, contact your dealer. Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 177
When battery power is removed and later applied to a secured radio, the radio won't turn . Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it. To help avoid hearing loss - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 178
sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle's engine, Delphi Delco Electronics radio or other systems, and even damage before adding sound equipment, check with your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units Part No. 12344789). 3-31 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 179
is equipped with the AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control: 1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press and hold the TAPE AUX button Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced. 3-32 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 180
center to the edge. Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged. If the mast should ever - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 181
roads and in varying weather conditions. We've also included many other useful tips on driving. 4-2 4-3 4-6 4-6 4-9 4-11 4-12 4-13 4-14 4-16 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off-Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 182
. You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly. Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task. Anything that distracts from the driving task -- such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call, reading, or reaching for something - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 183
problem. The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someone who is drinking depends upon four things: D D D D Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Attentiveness. D The amount of alcohol consumed D The drinker's body drinking and driving. In recent years, over 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 184
generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks. The law in the person drinks them. But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 185
The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. There's something else about drinking and driving that many people don't know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person's system can make crash injuries - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 186
with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs and condition of your brakes; the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied. Sometimes, as when you're driving on snow or ice, it's easy to ask more of those control - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 187
engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on. This is normal. United States Canada If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this warning light will stay on. See "Anti-Lock - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 188
to make the most of available tire and road conditions. Here's how anti-lock works. Let's say the road is wet. You're driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here's what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 189
Lock Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel the brakes vibrate, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the "driver lost control - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 190
can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes. (See "Braking in Emergencies" earlier in this section.) It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or right depending on the space available. 4-10 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 191
. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object. The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly. If the level of the shoulder - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 192
and drop back again and wait for another opportunity. your turn. But take care that someone isn't trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot. D When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, D "Drive ahead." Look - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 193
skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not "overdriving" those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle's three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels aren't rolling. In the steering or cornering skid - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 194
you have any doubt. Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. 4-14 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 195
easier to pick out dimly lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim, light up only so much road ahead. D In remote areas, watch for animals. D If you're tired, pull eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you're driving, don't wear sunglasses at - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 196
on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can't stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn't as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don't have much tread left, you'll get even less traction. It's always wise - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 197
won't work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 198
, and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water. NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 199
You'll save time and energy. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving.") D Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 200
breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 201
in good shape? D Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Before Leaving on a part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained, it's ready to go. If it needs service - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 202
a comfortably cool interior. D Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to the sides. Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently. D If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness on - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 203
in gear when you go downhill. D Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 204
washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 205
Whatever the condition -- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- drive with caution. Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle's - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 206
on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under on your hazard flashers. 4-26 You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 207
blocking your exhaust pipe. And check around again from time to time battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while. Then, shut the engine with all four wheels on the ground. If - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 208
door. The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, cargo and tongue weight, if pulling - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 209
parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control or in a crash. D Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight some of them are above the tops of the seats. D Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 210
maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry. Be sure to include the weight of the people inside as part of your load. If you added any accessories or equipment after your vehicle left the factory, remember to subtract the weight of these things from the payload. Your dealer can help you with - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 211
: If you don't use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well -- or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 212
will weigh more than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg). You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. D 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. D Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 213
The Tow/Haul Mode for hauling a heavy trailer is most useful under the following conditions Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how the engine and transmission. The Tow/Haul Mode should be used only when pulling a heavy trailer. All-Wheel Drive Maximum trailer - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 214
us at the address listed in your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet. In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 215
door the body Instructions pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg), be sure to use a properly mounted, weight-distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size. This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you're driving - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 216
, drive with your front, main heating or cooling system on and with the fan on any speed. This will bring fresh, outside air into your vehicle. Do not use MAX A/C because it only recirculates the air inside your vehicle. (See "Comfort Controls" in the Index.) D Don't tap into your vehicle's brake - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 217
rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself. Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform (and - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 218
when they are not. It's important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working. Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 219
fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling system and brake system. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly. If you're trailering, it's a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip. Check periodically to see - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 220
the ground. The eight-wire harness must be routed out of your vehicle between the rear door and the floor, with enough of the harness left on both sides so that the trailer or the body won't pull it. If you do not have the optional trailering package, your vehicle will still have a trailering - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 221
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Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-7 5-7 5-10 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Cooling System 5-18 5-18 5-19 5-32 5-33 Engine Fan Noise If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 223
the button down again. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won't work. They also won't flash while you're braking. Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. 5-2 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 224
or jump start the battery if the hydrometer looks clear or light yellow. Replace the battery when there is a clear or light yellow hydrometer and a cranking complaint. Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it won't work, and it could damage your vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 225
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets. Turn off all lamps that aren't needed as well as radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. In addition, it could save your radio! 4. Open the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 226
5. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation. If they positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 7. Don't let the other end - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 227
It goes to a negative jump starting stud located near the battery. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle with the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 228
. D Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. D Never get Wheel Drive vehicles observe the following tow limits of 35 mph (56 km/h) for 50 miles (80 km). Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your vehicle towed. See "Roadside Assistance" in the Index. Engine - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 229
hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam hood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. your engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool. NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 230
the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. If the warning doesn't come back on, you can drive normally. If the warning continues, pull over - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 231
safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the ADD mark. If it else in the cooling system. A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don't do anything else until - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 232
leak, start the engine again. See if the engine cooling fan speed increases when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down. If it doesn't, your vehicle needs service. Turn off the engine. NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn't covered by your warranty - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 233
problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at the ADD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOLR engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 234
CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the ADD mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 235
CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap -- even a little -- they can come out at high - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 236
stops. (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. 5-15 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 237
DEX-COOLR coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture.) 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 238
let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 239
provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the clutch for a tire to "blow out" while you're driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a stop - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 240
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. Turn off the engine. 4. Put the wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tire - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 241
equipment you'll need is stored by your vehicle's rear doors, along the passenger's side wall. Remove your jack cover by pulling it away from the side wall and down to release the tabs securing the top of the cover. Remove the wheel blocks by turning the top nut counterclockwise. Remove the nut - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 242
The ratchet has an UP side. It also has a DOWN side. Your spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle. You will use the ratchet and extension to lower the spare tire. Attach the ratchet, with the DOWN side facing you, to the extension. The extension has a socket end and a flat chisel - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 243
an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper. Be sure the flat end connects into the hoist shaft. When the tire has been lowered, tilt the retainer plate at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from under the vehicle. NOTICE - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 244
with the ratchet and socket. Make sure the DOWN side faces you. To remove the hub cap from the aluminum wheel without plastic nut caps, fit the flat end of the extension into the notch. Then, remove the center cap. Removing the Wheel Covers You will have to take off hub caps or - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 245
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 2. With the DOWN side facing you, use the ratchet and socket to loosen all the wheel nuts. Don't remove them yet. 1. Before you start, block the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. Then put - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 246
4. Attach the ratchet to the extension with the UP side facing you. 5. Turn the ratchet clockwise. That will raise the jack lift head a little. 6. Position the jack under the vehicle. 5-25 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 247
Front Position Rear Position 5-26 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 248
off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and for the spare tire to fit. 8. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 5-27 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 249
see your dealer as soon as possible. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 250
12. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Turn the ratchet clockwise with the UP mark facing you. 11. Lower the vehicle by turning the ratchet counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 5-29 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 251
wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. 13. Remove the wheel blocks. NOTICE: Wheel covers won't fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 252
the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper. Keep turning the ratchet until you feel at least two "clicks retainer plate downward and through the wheel opening. Make sure it is fully seated across the underside of the wheel. Attach the ratchet, with the UP - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 253
was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 the tire is stored securely. Push, pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If the tire moves, use ratchet/wheel wrench to tighten the cable. Return the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 254
with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts of parts of the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. When you're stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don't spin the wheels - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 255
your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 256
6-32 Service Fuel Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Cover Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transmission Fluid All-Wheel Drive Rear Axle Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes 6-35 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 257
get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you'll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you'll want to use the proper service manual. It tells - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 258
you're using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. But don't worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you're accelerating or driving up a hill. That's normal, and you don't have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging. It - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 259
fail a smog-check test. (See "Malfunction Indicator Lamp" in the Index.) If this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure. In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used, repairs may not be covered by your - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 260
covered by your warranty. To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you'll be driving ). General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario door on the driver's side of your vehicle. 6-5 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 261
. See "Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle" in the Index. While refueling, place the cap in the holder on the fuel filler door. To remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it; if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 262
When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See "Malfunction - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 263
Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake that will burn onto a hot engine. Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the handle located inside the vehicle on the lower driver's side - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 264
Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. 6-9 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 265
is what you will see: A. B. C. D. E. Windshield Washer Fluid Fill Location Coolant Fill Location Oil Dipstick Location Transmission Dipstick/Fill Location Engine Air Cleaner/Filter F. G. H. I. Engine Oil Fill Location Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Battery 6-10 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 266
Checking Engine Oil It's a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly. The engine oil dipstick is a yellow ring and is located - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 267
't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 268
the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container. If you have your oil changed for you, be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines. You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle, as shown in the following chart: 6-13 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 269
. D You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle. D The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application. Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to break down sooner. If any one of these is true for your vehicle, then you need to - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 270
500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower. Engine Cover Removing the Engine Cover 1. Move both front seats as far back as they will go. What to Do with Used Oil Did you - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 271
2. Remove the instrument panel extension by removing the two nuts that secure it in place. The nuts are located at the bottom of the extension on the driver's and passenger's side corners. 3. Remove the screws located near the top on each side of the extension. Grasp the extension from both sides - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 272
4. Disconnect the electrical connectors and set the extension aside. 5. Grasp the top of the heater duct and pull down gently to remove it. 6-17 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 273
to damage the instrument panel or the trim. 7. Disconnect the AM radio ground strap. 8. Grasp the bottom of the cover and slide it rearward. Then, lift it up and out of the vehicle. If the seal does not release, use the pull strap on the driver's side above the rear mount. 6-18 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 274
the vehicle and slide it all the way forward. Make sure the rubber seal is over the latches. 2. Install the two bolts at the engine cover. 3. Put the heater duct over the engine cover studs. Push up on the duct gently until it snaps into place. 4. Reconnect the electrical connectors. 5. Install the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 275
cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if the engine backfires. If it isn't there, and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Don't drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner/filter off. Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 276
come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid. Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving: D D D D When outside temperatures are above 90_F - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 277
minutes or more. 1. The transmission dipstick has a red handle and is located near the center of the engine compartment behind the air cleaner. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 278
COLD area, below the cross-hatched area, for a cold check or in the HOT area or cross-hatched area for a hot check. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place. We recommend you use only - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 279
All-Wheel Drive If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. However, they have two additional systems that need lubrication. How to Check Lubricant Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 280
Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you'll need to add some lubricant. Add enough - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 281
aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you don't need to add anything else. D D D D D Give freezing protection down to -34_F (-37_C). Give boiling protection up to 265_F (129_C). Protect against rust and corrosion. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Let the warning lights and - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 282
be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. NOTICE: If you use the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 283
Checking Coolant CAUTION: Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don't spill coolant on a - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 284
check the coolant level in the radiator. For information on how to add coolant to the radiator, see "Cooling System" in the Index. Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 285
Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, wipe fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 286
washer fluid, D follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. Don't mix water freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn't clean tank if it is completely full. Don't use engine coolant (antifreeze) in your windshield washer. It - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 287
fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check your brake fluid. See "Periodic Maintenance Inspections - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 288
at all. This could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake fluid. You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be above MIN. If it isn't, have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 289
serviced. D NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Properly torqued wheel - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 290
a sign of brake trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear. If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times. Battery Your new vehicle - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 291
drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. Bulb Replacement For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your GM dealer service the instructions on the bulb package. 6-36 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 292
Headlamps Sealed Beam Lamps 1. Remove the four retainer screws and the retainer. 2. Pull the connector out and unplug the lamp. 3. Plug the new lamp into the connector. 4. Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the headlamp. 6-37 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 293
Composite Headlamps 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the two screws from the sidemarker/turn signal lamp. 3. Completely remove the sidemarker/turn signal lamp by pulling out the assembly and disconnecting the sidemarker/turn signal lamp sockets from the lamp. 6-38 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 294
4. Remove the screw located behind the corner reflector to remove the entire corner reflector. 5. Remove the remaining three screws; the first one from the corner reflector pocket and the two remaining from the composite assembly. 6-39 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 295
the socket out of the lamp assembly. 5. Pull the bulb from the socket. 6. Gently push the new bulb into the socket. 7. Put the socket back into the lamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks. 8. Put the parking/turn signal lamp assembly back into the vehicle and tighten the screws. Front - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 296
Taillamps 1. Open the rear door. 2. Remove the two screws from behind the door. 3. Pull out the taillamp assembly so you can see the socket. 6-41 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 297
wear and cracking. See "Wiper Blade Check" in Section 7 of this manual under Part B "Owner Checks and Services" for more information. To replace your windshield the tabs are locked into position. See "Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts" in the Index for the proper type of replacement blade. 6-42 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 298
and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. on the rear edge of the driver's door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 299
D Too much heat D Tire overloading D Bad wear D Bad handling D Bad fuel economy. If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get the following: D Unusual wear D Bad handling D Rough ride D Needless damage from road hazards. Check your tires once a month or more. Don't forget your - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 300
the most important. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index for scheduled rotation wheel nuts are properly tightened. See "Wheel Nut Torque" in the Index. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 301
time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on your control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 302
rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 303
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 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 304
have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel. NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 305
instructions. If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten them. If the contact continues, slow down until it stops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels and road conditions. Follow that manufacturer's instructions. To help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly, - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 306
to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer's warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you're cleaning the inside. Never use these to clean your vehicle: Don't use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 307
, clean the entire area immediately or it will set. Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, 2. If a stain remains, follow the multi-purpose interior cleaner instructions described earlier. 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 308
. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. D Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do it more than once. D Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 309
Then rinse the blade with water. Check the wiper blades and clean them as AmiR Powder (non-scratching glass cleaning powder), GM Part No. 1050011. The windshield is clean if beads paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing Your Vehicle The - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 310
more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use lukewarm to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under "Washing Your Vehicle." Finish Care - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 311
wheels of the vehicle. Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish and tires. Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 312
service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer's body and paint shop. Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody parts such - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 313
acrylics, Plexiglas , plastic, rubber and vinyl Cleans carpets, seats, interior trim, door panels and floor mats Spray on and rinse with water * 16 oz. (0.473 L) Surface Cleaner See your General Motors Parts Department for these products. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. 6- - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 314
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label You'll find this label on the inside of the rear edge of the passenger's door. It's very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 315
unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn't be covered by your Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle" in the Index. Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 316
of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If problem on the road and don't have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without -- like the radio or cigarette lighter - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 317
The fuse block is on the lower portion of the instrument panel on the driver's side. Fuse/Circuit Breaker 1 2 3 Usage Stop/Turn/Hazard Lamps, CHMSL, ABS Radio ACCY, RR Seat Audio Controls Courtesy Lamps, Glove Box Lamp, Dome Reading Lamps, Vanity Mirror Lamps, Courtesy Lamps 6-62 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 318
Seat Audio Illumination, TBC Module Air Bag System Not Used Fuse/Circuit Breaker 12 Usage L, M1, M2 Blower Motor, Rear A/C Relay Coil, Front Cont. Temp. Door Motor, HI Blower Relay, Defogger Timer Coil Cigarette Lighter, Door Lock Switches, Dutch Door Release Module Cluster Illum, HVAC Controls - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 319
Feed), 2000 Series (Standby) PRNDL/ Odometer, TCC Enable and PWM Solenoid, Shift A and Shift B Solenoids, 3-2 Downshift Solenoid, Instrument Panel Cluster, VCM Module Pwr Adj Mirrors Not Used Rear Wiper, Rear Washer Pump Not Used (Circuit Breaker) Power Door Lock Relay, 6-Way Power Seats (Circuit - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 320
Headlamps Relay Fuel Pump Relay Fuse/Circuit Breaker UPFITTER-BATT Feed AUX B AUX A Usage Upfitter Battery Feed Upfitter Accessory Feed Usage Upfitter Battery Power Stud, Trailer Wiring Harness UPFITTER-ACCY Upfitter Accessory Relay Spare Not used Fuse Puller* Spare Not used Spare Not used 6-65 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 321
B ABS RAP HTD MIR/RR DEFOG Usage Right Headlamp Left Headlamp A/C Courtesy Fuse, Pwr. Adj. Mirrors Fuse, TBC-Battery Fuse Power ACCY CB, Stop/Hazard Fuse, Auxiliary Power Fuse, Cigarette Lighter Fuse, Radio Battery Fuse Starter Relay, Ignition Switch Ignition Switch Electronic Brake Control Module - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 322
Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamps Halogen Headlamps - Sealed Beam Halogen Headlamps - Composite Halogen Headlamps - Composite Parking, Turn Signal Lamps Rear, Stoplamps Sidemarker Lamps Back-up Lamps Quantity 2 2 2 2 2 4 2 Trade No. H6054 9006 (Low-Beam) 9005 (High-Beam) 3157NA 2057 194 1156 6-67 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 323
conversions Engine Specifications Engine ..."VORTEC" 4300 V6 CSFI* RPO ...L35 Firing Order ...1-6-5-4-3-2 Horsepower ...190 at 4,400 rpm *Central Sequential Fuel Injection After refill, the level must be checked be checked. Do not overfill. *All quantities are approximate. Wheel and Tires Wheel - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 324
in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was built, or if you have any questions, please contact your GM truck dealer. Engine Oil Filter ...AC Type PF52 Air Cleaner ...AC Type A1163C Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve ...AC Type CV769C Spark Plugs ...AC Type - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 325
and emission control performance. 7-2 7-4 7-8 7-30 Introduction Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-43 7-48 7-50 7-52 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Part D: Recommended - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 326
and Owner Assistance booklet, or your dealer for details. Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any damage caused by failure to follow recommended maintenance may not - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 327
let your dealer's service department or another qualified service center do these jobs. "Part B: Owner Checks and Services" tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. "Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 328
needs vary. You may need more frequent checks and replacements. So please read the following and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your dealer. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 329
km): Tire Rotation. Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions. Front Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only) (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Automatic Transmission Service (severe conditions only). Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 330
60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection. Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every 60 months, whichever - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 331
. Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Front Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only) (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transmission Service (normal conditions). Long Trip/Highway Intervals Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 332
and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, and brake pedal springs. + A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation. See "Brake System Inspection" under "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" in Part C of this schedule. ** Drive axle service (see "Recommended Fluids and - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 333
000 Miles (5 000 km) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 334
000 Miles (15 000 km) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 335
. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote [.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) j For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 336
000 Miles (30 000 km) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 337
000 Miles (45 000 km) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 338
000 km) Continued For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote [.) j Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. j Change automatic - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 339
add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 340
000 Miles (65 000 km) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 341
). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) j For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 342
the fluid and filter. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 343
000 Miles (90 000 km) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 344
). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) j For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 345
" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) j Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. j Replace fuel filter. 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 346
Miles (110 000 km) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 347
engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 348
50,000 miles (83 000 km). j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote [.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 349
Miles (135 000 km) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 350
). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) j For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 351
do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km). j Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote [.) j Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. j Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 352
Miles (160 000 km) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 353
000 km) j Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. j Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. j If you haven't used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed j DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: previously and, therefore, haven't changed your automatic transmission - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 354
and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, and brake pedal springs. + A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation. See "Brake System Inspection" under "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" in Part C of this schedule. ** Drive axle service (see "Recommended Fluids and - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 355
Miles (12 500 km) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: j Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 356
is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 357
An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) j For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 358
engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. j j 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 359
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) j Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 360
An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) j For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 361
any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km). Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. Replace fuel - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 362
Miles (112 500 km) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: j Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 363
is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 364
An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) j For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 365
fuel filter. 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 366
000 km) j Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. j Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. j If you haven't used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed j DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: previously and, therefore, haven't changed your automatic transmission - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 367
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 368
any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 369
specified in Part D. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all body door hinges, the body hood, fuel door and rear compartment hinges, latches and locks including interior glove box and console doors, hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl and any moving seat hardware - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 370
Shift Lock Control System Check 2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in the Index if necessary). NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but don't start the engine. Without - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 371
Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. D To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to flush any - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 372
service manual. See "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections or other conditions - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 373
cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking. Drive Axle Service Check rear/front axle fluid - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 374
DEX-COOLR or HavolineR DEX-COOLR Coolant. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index. USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Windshield Washer Solvent Parking Brake Cable Guides FLUID/LUBRICANT Delco Supreme 11R Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 12377967 or equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid). GM OptikleenR Washer Solvent (GM - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 375
No. 1052271 or equivalent). USAGE Rear Axle (Locking Differential) Automatic Transfer Case Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning FLUID/LUBRICANT Axle Lubricant; use only GM Part No. 1052271. Do not add friction - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 376
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from "Owner Checks and Services" or "Periodic Maintenance" can be added on the - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 377
Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-53 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 378
Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-54 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 379
Here you will find out how to contact GMC if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada 8- 8-1 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 380
and to GMC. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer's sales or service departments. matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager. 8-2 - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 381
the Customer Assistance Representative: When contacting GMC, please remember that your concern will likely if you have a concern. STEP THREE -- Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are title, or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 382
age, mileage and other factors. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations GMC, the letter should be addressed to GMC's Customer Assistance Center. United States Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 436008 Pontiac, MI 48343-6008 1-800-GMC-8782 (462-8782) 1-800-GMC - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 383
Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 If toll free service (hand controls, wheelchair/ - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 384
service station (up to $4.00) will be covered. Jump Start: No-start situations which require a battery jump start will be covered at no charge. Lock Out: Replacement keys or locksmith service will be covered through Roadside Assistance by calling 1-800-GMC-8782 (462-8782). Please be prepared - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 385
services listed are available to retail and retail lease customers operating 2000 GMC light duty trucks for a period of 3 years/36,000 miles (60 000 km). All services must be pre-arranged by GMC number and color of your GMC truck D Mileage of vehicle and description of problem Roadside Assistance - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 386
, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 387
30.00 per day supported by receipts. This service Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty, alternative conditions described herein at its sole discretion. Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 388
a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 389
-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 436008 Pontiac, MI 48343-6008 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Service - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 390
in with your check, money order, or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 2000 GMC SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL - 2000 GMC Safari | Owner's Manual - Page 391
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