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Your Driving and the Road Tuneyoursenses to different kinds of signals. Youreyes,forexample,need to constantlysweeptheterrainforunexpectedobstacles. Yourearsneed to listenforunusualtireorenginesounds.Withyourarms,hands,feet,and to vibrationsandvehiclebounce. bodyyou'llneedtorespond Controlling your vehicleisthe key to successfuloff-roaddriving.One of the is to control yourspeed.Herearesome bestwaystocontrolyourvehicle things to keepinmind. At higherspeeds: youapproachthingsfasterandyouhavelesstimetoscantheterrain for obstacles. youhavelesstimetoreact. youhavemorevehiclebouncewhenyoudriveoverobstacles. you'llneedmoredistanceforbraking,especiallysinceyou'reonan unpavedsurface. A When you're driving off road, bouncing and quick changes in directioncaneasilythrowyouout of position.Thiscouldcauseyou So, whetheryouaredrivingonor off the tolosecontrolandcrash. road,youandyourpassengersshouldwearyoursafetybelts. many different kinds of terrain. You need its manydifferentfeatures.Herearesome I Scanning the Terrain Off-road driving can take you over to befamiliarwiththeterrainand things to consider. Surface Conditions Off-roadingcantakeyouoverhard-packed dirt, gravel,rocks,grass,sand, mud,snow orice.Each ofthesesurfaces affectsthesteering,acceleration, andbraking ofyour vehicle in different ways.Dependingupon thekind of surfaceyouareon,you mayexperienceslipping,sliding,wheelspinning, delayedacceleration,poortraction,andlongerbrakingdistances. Surface Obstacles Unseenorhiddenobstaclescanbehazardous. A rock,log,hole,rut,or bumpcanstartleyou if you're notpreparedforthem.Oftentheseobstacles are hidden by grass,bushes,snow or eventheriseandfalloftheterrain itself.Herearesomethings to consider: Is thepathaheadclear? Willthesurfacetexturechangeabruptlyupahead? 4-26

Section	Page
Table of Contents	5
How to Use this Manual	8
Seats & Safety Belts	14
Seats and Seat Controls	15
Front Seats	15
Head Restraints	18
Rear Seats	21
Safety Belts: They’re For Everyone	26
Why Safety Belts Work	28
Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts	31
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly	33
Adults	33
Driver Position	33
Lap-Shoulder Belt	34
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	39
Passenger Positions	40
Children	47
Smaller Children and Babies	47
Child Restraints	49
Larger Children	57
Safety Belt Extender	59
Checking Your Restraint Systems	60
Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash	60
Features & Controls	64
Keys	66
Your Doors and How They Work	68
Side Doors	68
Door Locks	69
Tailgate, Tailgate Glass and Rear Doors	70
Tailgate	71
Panel Doors	72
Theft	73
New Vehicle Break-In	74
Ignition Switch	74
Starting Your Engine	77
Driving Through Water	78
Automatic Transmission	80
Five-Speed Manual Transmission	83
Locking Rear Axle	85
Parking Brake	86
Parking Over Things That Burn	90
Engine Exhaust	91
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	92
Four-Wheel Drive	93
Transfer Case	93
Front Axle Locking Feature	95
Windows	96
Horn	98
Tilt Wheel	98
Multifunction Lever	99
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator	100
Headlight High-Low Beam	101
Windshield Wipers	102
Windshield Washer	103
Cruise Control	104
Headlights and Vehicle Lighting	109
Mirrors	114
Sun Visors	116
Rear Window Wiper and Washer	117
Cigarette Lighter/Ashtrays	118
Storage Compartments	118
Instrument Cluster	125
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	131
Gages	139
Luggage Carrier	143
Trailer Wiring Harness	145
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems	146
Comfort Controls	147
Flow-Through Ventilation System	147
Heating System	149
Electronic Heating/Air Conditioning System	150
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems (Wagon Models)	153
Rear Window Defogger	156
Audio Systems	157
FM Stereo	157
AM	157
AM Stereo	158
How to Operate Your AM ETR Radio	158
How to Operate Your AM-FM Stereo Audio System and Cassette Player	159
How to Operate Your AM-FM Stereo Audio System and Cassette Player with Graphic Equalizer	162
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	166
Fixed Mast Antenna	166
Your Driving and the Road	168
Road Signs	169
Defensive Driving	176
Drunken Driving	177
Control of a Vehicle	180
Braking	180
Steering	185
Steering in Emergencies	186
Passing	188
Loss of Control	190
Driving Guidelines (Utility Models)	191
Off-Road Driving With Your Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle	191
Driving at Night	202
Driving in the Rain	204
Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze	207
City Driving	209
Freeway Driving	210
Driving a Long Distance	211
Hill and Mountain Roads	214
Parking on Hills	216
Winter Driving	220
Towing a Trailer	223
Power Winches	231
Problems on the Road	232
Hazard Warning Flashers	233
Other Warning Devices	234
Jump Starting	234
Towing Your Vehicle	238
Engine Overheating	239
Engine Fan Noise	247
If a Tire Goes Flat	247
Changing a Flat Tire	247
Storing the Jack and Tire	261
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	262
Service & Appearance Care	266
Service	268
Fuel	269
Checking Things Under the Hood	273
Hood Release	273
Engine Oil	274
Air Cleaner	281
Automatic Transmission Fluid	282
Manual Transmission Fluid	285
Hydraulic Clutch	286
Transfer Case	288
Front Axle	289
Rear Axle	289
Engine Coolant	290
Power Steering Fluid	294
Windshield Washer Fluid	296
Brake Master Cylinder	297
Replacing Brake System Parts	298
Other Maintenance Items	299
Lubrication	300
Electrical System	302
Battery	302
Bulb Replacement	302
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	308
Exhaust System	310
Loading Your Vehicle	311
Tires	313
Inflation-Tire Pressure	314
Tire Inspection and Rotation	317
When It’s Time for New Tires	318
Buying New Tires	318
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	319
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	320
Wheel Replacement	320
Tire Chains	321
Appearance Care	322
Cleaning the Inside Of Your Vehicle	323
Cleaning the Outside Of Your Vehicle	326
Appearance Care Materials	329
Vehicle Identification Number	330
Service Parts Identification Label	332
Specification Charts	333
Scheduled Maintenance Services	338
A Word About Maintenance	340
Your Vehicle and the Environment	340
Recording Maintenance Services	340
Scheduled Maintenance Services	341
Selecting The Proper Maintenance Services	341
Gasoline Engines with Light Duty Emissions-Maintenance Schedule I	343
Gasoline Engines with Light Duty Emissions-Maintenance Schedule II	345
Gasoline Engines with Heavy Duty Emissions-Maintenance Schedule I	347
Gasoline Engines with Heavy Duty Emissions-Maintenance Schedule II	349
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services	355
Owner Checks and Services	359
Recommended Fluids & Lubricants	362
Maintenance Record	364
Service Station Checks	365
Customer Assistance Information	368
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	369
Customer Assistance for Hearing/Speech Impaired	370
GM Participation in Better Business Bureau Mediation/Arbitration Program	370
Reporting Safety Defects	371
Roadside Assistance	372
Service Publications	373

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Your

Driving

and

the

Road

Tune your senses

different kinds

signals. Your eyes,

for example, need

to constantlysweeptheterrainforunexpectedobstacles.

Your ears need

listen

for unusual

tire or engine sounds. With your arms, hands,

feet, and

body you’ll need

to respond

vibrations and vehicle bounce.

Controlling your vehicle

is the

key to successful off-road driving. One

of the

best ways to control your vehicle

to control your speed. Here are some

things to keep

in mind.

higher speeds:

you approach

things

faster and you have

less

time

to scan

the

terrain

for obstacles.

you

have

less

time

react.

you have more vehicle bounce when you drive over obstacles.

you’ll need more distance

for braking, especially since you’re on an

unpavedsurface.

When

you’re

driving

off

road,

bouncing

and

quick

changes

directioncaneasilythrowyouout

of position.Thiscouldcauseyou

lose control and crash.

So,

whether you are driving on or

off

the

road, you and your passengers should wear your safety belts.

Scanning

the

Terrain

Off-road driving can take you over

many different kinds of terrain.

You

need

be familiar with the terrain and

its many different features. Here are some

things to consider.

Surface

Conditions

Off-roading can

take you over hard-packed

dirt,

gravel, rocks, grass, sand,

mud, snow

orice.Each

these surfaces

affects the steering, acceleration,

and braking

of your

vehicle in different ways. Depending upon

the kind of

surface you are on, you

may experience slipping, sliding, wheel spinning,

delayed acceleration, poor

traction, and

longer braking distances.

Surface

Obstacles

Unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous.

rock,

log, hole, rut, or

bump can startle you

you’re

not prepared for them. Often these obstacles

are hidden by grass, bushes, snow

even the rise and fall of the terrain

itself. Here are some things

to consider:

the path ahead clear?

Will

the surface

texture change abruptly up ahead?

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