1993 GMC Suburban Owner's Manual
1993 GMC Suburban Manual
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Suburban Owner's Manual Welcome Thismanualwaspreparedtoacquaintyouwiththeoperationand maintenance of your 1993 trouble-free operation of your vehicle. When it comes to service vehicle. GMC TruckDivision GeneralMotorsCorporation Pontiac,Michigan @Copyright 1992 General Motors Corporation, GMC Truck - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 4
Who Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux proprietairescanadiens:Vouspouvezvousprocurerunexemplairedece voPs concessionaire ou au DGN MarketingServices guideenfrancaischez Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd.,Mississauga,Ontario L5T 1C7. GMCTRUCK GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, YUKON andSUBURBAN are - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 5
mdel Reference This manual covers these models. TYPE WAGON L .-A UTILITY iii - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 6
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section tells you how to use your manual and safety and vehicle damage warnings and to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system...,...,,< ... . . ..A I . 1 ;,/ . Here you' service publications. I% also gives you information on "ReportingSafetyDefects". V - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 8
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controlsforyourvehicle. In thismanual,you'llfindthatpicturesandwords work together to explainthingsquickly. INDEX: A goodplace to look forwhatyouneedistheIndexin back of the manual.It'sanalphabetical list of ail that's in themanual,andthepage numberwhereyou'llfind it. SECTIONS 1-6: Eachsection of - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 10
, we tellyouwhatthehazardis.Thenwe whatto do tohelpavoidorreducethehazard.Pleasereadthesecautions. youdon't,youorotherscouldbehurt. If You will alsofindaredcirclewith a slashthroughit in this book. This safety do this," or "Don'tletthishappen." symbolmeans"Don't,''"Don't AM002002 0-2 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 11
$5 Also, in this book you will find these blue notices: In thebluenoticearea,wetellyouaboutsomethingthatcandamageyour vehicle.Manytimes,thisdamagewouldnotbecoveredbyyourwarranty,and to do to helpavoidthe itcouldbecostly.Butthenoticewilltellyouwhat damage. Whenyoureadothermanuals, you mightsee - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 12
or Flame Could Explode Battery I I Avoid Sparks or Flames These symbols are important for you and your passengers wheneveryour vehicle is driven: Fasten Safety Belts Door LocWUnlock PO335 0-4 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 13
These symbols have to do with your lights: Master Lighting Switch I Turn Signal Direction Hazard Warning Flasher Headlight High Beam I Parking Lights 1 Fog Lights Daytime Running Lights Off These symbols are on some of your controls: I Windshield Wioer Windshield Washer Windshield - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 14
symbols areusedonwarningandindicatorlights. 1 Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging Fuel System Engine Oil Pressure ElWAWE I ANTILOCK 4 Wheel Anti-Lock Parking Brake Release SHIFT Shift light Brake Here are some other symbols you may see: fuse Hood Release Lighter Horn PO597 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 15
...1-20 1-20 Driver Position...Lap-Shoulder Belt ...1-21 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-26 Passenger Positions ...1-27 Children ...1-34 Smaller Children and Babies ...1-34 Child Restraints ...1-36 Larger Children ...1-44 1-46 Safety Belt Extender ...Checking Your Restraint Systems...* 1-47 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 16
them back in, and fold them up and down. It also tells .you about recliningseatsandheadrestraints. Front Seats. Manual Front Seat ~ _ A ... . . K2102 Slidethelewer at the front of the seat toward your door to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and try to - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 17
K2365 If your vehicle has a power seat on the driver's side, you can adjust this switch at the front of the seat. it with Reclining front of this lever. I yourvehiclehasa f will be slightly larger, but passenger side easy entry seat, your seatback lever will work the same way. Release the lever - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 18
.. Don'thave a seatbackreclinedifyourvehicle is moving. 7 AN101020 1-4 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 19
. Thispositionreducesthechance so thatthetop of therestraintisclosest of a neckinjury in acrash. Seatback Latches (40/60 Redhing Split Bench Seat and uckef Seat) PO191 To foldaseatbackforward, seatback forward. pull up on thefrontofthisleverandfold the 1-5 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 20
pull it forward to make If theseatbackisn'tlocked, it couldmoveforwardinasudden or crash.Thatcouldcauseinjury to the person sitting there. pressrearwardontheseatbacktobesure it is locked do, theseatbackwillmovefullyforwardandtheseat bottom willrelease.Just pull or pushtheseatforwarduntil it stops. - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 21
the seat to its regular position, try to movetheseatwithyour body,tomakesuretheseatislockedintoplace. I K2476 Therightside of therear 60140 split do, theseat it stops. bottom will release.Just pull or pushtheseatforwarduntil To returntheseat to its regularposition,returntheseatback position, - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 22
c PO273 To fold theseat, pull on theleveratthefrontoftheseatcushionmarked RELEASE.Then,usingthehandleattheside of theseatback, pullthe seatback forward and fold it into the seat cushion. PO272 Whiletheseat is in the folded position, hang - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 23
rearward until it latches. lift up on theseatbackand After returning the seat to the passenger position, .pull forward on the seatback.to make sure it is locked in place. be folded down to giveyoumorecargospace.Beforefolding,makesurethatnothing is under or in front of theseat.Whentheseatisfolded - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 24
PO507 Afterfoldingtheseatbackfullyforward,pushdownontheleveragainand it is flat. foldthe.seatbackforwarduntil L:y:::i I:.:._.:.:1 ... To create a loadfloor, releasethepanelsfromtheseatbacksbypushing out to covertherearseatfootwell. rearwardonthelatch,andfoldthem 1-10 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 25
lift theseatbackupandpushrearward until it latches.Lowertheseatcushionuntil it latches in position. After returning the seat to the passenger position, pull forward on the seatbackandupontheseatcushionhandle to makesuretheseatislocked in place. Removable Rear Seat (wa$on Models) If vour .vehicle has - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 26
sleeveandpullthelatchplateout of the belt on the hook. at the top of buckle.Thenhangthelatchplateend of the 'retractor -cover, out of the way: PO510 To removetheseat,fullyopentherearloaddoorsandenterthebackofthe vehicle.Movetheseatbackreleaseleverattherightrearoftheseattoward thecenter of - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 27
ofthevehicle and raise theseatback. Afterreturningtheseatback to theuprightposition,pushtheseatback forward to makesure it is locked in place. Then,returntheoutsidepassengerpositionsafetybelts buckles. to theseatframe Thispart of themanual tells youhow to usesafetybeltsproperly - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 28
AMlIOOOl Thisfigurelightsupwhenyouturnthekey to RUM or START whenyour safetybeltisn'tbuckled,andyou'llhearabuzzer ortone,too.It'sthe remindertobuckleup.InmanystatesandCanadianprovinces,thelawsays to wearsafety belts.Here'swhy: They work. Youneverknow if you'llbeinacrash. know if it willbeabadone. - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 29
After 25 years of safetybeltsinvehicles,thefacts ...a lot! bucklingupdoesmatter are clear.In most crashes I ANllOO2lRl When yourideinoronanything,yougo as fast as it goes. Forexample,if thebike is going 10 mph (16 km/h), so isthechild.Whenthebikehitsthe block,itstops.Butthechildkeepsgoing! 1-15 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 30
on it. AM115005 Get it uptospeed.Thenstopthe"vehicle."Theriderdoesn'tstop. 1-16 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 31
AM115006 Thepersonkeepsgoinguntilstopped couldbethewindshield . . . by something. In arealvehicle, it .. AM115007 or theinstrumentpanel .; 1-1 7 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 32
Q: Why don't they just put in air bags so people won't have to wear safety belts? A: "Air bags,'' orSupplementalInflatableRestraintsystems,are in some in more ,"youstillhaveto buckleuptogetthemostprotection.That'struenotonlyinfrontalcollisions, but especially in side and other collisions. 1-18 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 33
re in anaccident - evenone thatisn'tyourfault - youandyourpassengerscanbehurt.Beinga good driverdoesn'tprotect you fromthingsbeyondyourcontrol,suchasbad drivers. Most accidentsoccurwithin 25 miles (40 km)ofhome.Andthegreatest of lessthan 40 mph numberofseriousinjuriesanddeathsoccuratspeeds (65 kmlh - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 34
.And erearedifferentrulesforbabiesandsmallerchildren. If a child will beriding in yourvehicle,seethepartafterthisone,called First,you'llwanttoknowwhichrestraintsystemsyourvehiclehas. with the driver position. We'll start mer Posit/on This part describesthedriver'srestraintsystem. --... K2425 1-20 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 35
Here'show 1. Closeandlockthe 2. Adjusttheseat upstraight. to wear it properly. door. (to seehow,see"Seats" in theIndex) so youcansit AN120120 3. Pickupthelatchplateand pull the belt acrossyou.Onsomemodels youmayheara clickingsoundastheshoulderbeltispulledout or whenreleasedbackintothecover.This - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 36
Thiscouldcauseseriousorevenfatal injuries.Theshoulderbeltshouldgoovertheshoulderandacrossthechest. These parts of thebodyarebestable to takebeltrestrainingforces. is too loose. In a crashyouwouldmoveforwardtoomuch,whichcouldincreaseinjury. Theshoulderbeltshould fit against your body. 1-22 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 37
Q: What's wrong withthis? AM120016 A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. A: The belt is over anarmrest. 1-23 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 38
Youcanbeseriouslyinjured this.Thebeltwouldbemuch if yourbeltgoesoveranarmrestlike too high. In acrash,youcanslide &I:What's wrong with this? AM125001 A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. shoulder at all times. It shouldbewornoverthe Youcan beseriouslyinjured if you weartheshoulder belt - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 39
Q: What's wrong with this? AM1 25002 A: The belt is twistedacrossthe body. You canbeseriously injured byatwistedbelt. In acrash,you wouldn'thave the full width of the belt to spreadimpactforces. belt is twisted, make it straight so it - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 40
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,''earlier in thissection. Whenthelapportion of thebeltispulledoutallthe does,let it gobackailthe way andstartagain. Center Passenger Position (Except Wagon Models Second Seat) way, it will lock. If it K2436 If yourvehiclehasfront and rear benchseats,someone can sit inthecenter positions - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 42
of the no retractor. To make WagonModels)youhave alapsafetybelt,whichhas it alongthebelt. thebeltlonger, tilt the latch plate and pull To makethebeltshorter, pullits freeendasshownuntilthebelt it thesamewayasthelappartof is snug. Buckle, position and release lap-shoulder belt. a at the end - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 43
Center Passenger Position (Wagon Models Second Seat) When you sitinthecenterposition of thewagonmodelsecondseat, have a lapsafetybeltwhich has a retractor. you AN145053 1. Pick up thelatchplateand,inasinglemotion,pullthebeltacrossyou. Don'tlet it - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 44
Seats & Safety Belts, . , . . 3. Feed theinto lap the beltretractor to tighten it. , ... 4. Position and release it thesameway.asthelappartof alap-shoulder belt. - If thebeltisn'tlongenough,see"SafetyBeltExtender"attheendofthis section.' Make sure the release button on the buckle faces - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 45
I K2420 Lap-Shoulder Belt Thepositionsnext to thewindowshavelap-shoulderbelts.Here'showto wear.one properly. 1. Pickupthelatchplateandpullthebeltacrossyou.Don'tlet it get twisted. AN147025 2. Pushthelatchplateintothebuckleuntil it clicks. If thebeltstopsbefore it reachesthebuckle, - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 46
to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to. Make sure the release button . . AM147096 Q To makethelapparttight, pulldownonthebuckleend you pull uptheshoulderpart. of thebeltas AM120007 Thelappartof the belt should be low and snug on thehips,justtouching thethighs. In a crash, this applies - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 47
injuries.Theshoulder belt should go overtheshoulderandacrossthechest. to takebeltrestrainingforces. Theseparts of thebodyarebestable The safety belt locks if there is asuddenstop ... or acrash... ...:... v . . .. .. AN147030 To unlatch the belt,justpushthebuttononthebuckle. 1-33 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 48
thelawineverystateandCanadianprovince says childrenuptosomeagemust be restrainedwhileinavehicle. Smallerchildrenandbabiesshouldalwaysberestrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is A veryyoungchild'shipbones therighttypeandsizeforyourchild. low - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 49
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. . . . . Child Restraints Besuretofollowtheinstructionsfortherestraint. You. may find.these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These -restraints use the belt system in yourvehicle,butthechildalsohas to be secured of '.personalinjury.The : withintherestraint to - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 51
if thechildrestrainthasone. 1. Puttherestraintontheseat. restraint. Follow theinstructions for thechild say. 2, Securethechildinthechildrestraintastheinstructions AM160147 3. Pulloutthevehicle'ssafetybelt.Makethebeltaslongaspossibleby tilting the latch plate and pulling it alongthebelt. 1-37 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 52
. . 4. Runthelappartthroughoraroundtherestraint.Thechildrestraint instructions will show you how. See. if the shoulder belt would, go in front to unbuckle it quickly if youeverneed to. 6. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on thechildrestraint. AN160087 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 53
goback all theway. The safety belt will move freelyagainandbeready work for an adult orlargerchildpassenger. Securing a Child Restraint In the Center Seat Position (€xcept Wagon Models Second Seat) When you secureachildrestraint in acenterseatingposition,except in the secondseat of a Wagonmodel,you - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 54
quickly if youeverneedto. 6. To tightenthebelt,pull its freeendwhileyoupushdownonthechild restraint. 7. Pushand pull thechildrestraint in differentdirectionstobesure it is secure. Center Seat Position (Wagon M ~ d e k Second Seat) You'll beusingthelapbelt.Seetheearlier childrestrainthasone. part - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 55
1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 2. Securethe child inthechildrestraintastheinstructions say. AN163055 3. Pull the lap belt all the wayoutwithoutstopping. 4. Whileholding it out,runthebeltthroughoraroundthechildrestraint. The child restraint - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 56
ifthechildrestrainthasone. 1. Put therestraintontheseat.Followtheinstructionsforthechild restraint. 2. Securethechildinthechildrestraintastheinstructions 3. Pull out thevehicle'ssafetybeltandrunthe say. lap part throughoraround therestraint.Thechildrestraintinstructions will show youhow.See if - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 57
AM165013 4. Bucklethebelt.Makesurethereleaseb,uttonfacesupwardoroutward, so you'llbeabletounbuckle it quickly if youever need to. 5. Pull the rest of the belt all the way out of thelapretractortosetthe .lock. 1-43 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 58
. . ii . , . . . . . . . _ . 1 AN165016 . . 7. Pushandpullthechildrestraint secure. in differentdirections to besure it is To removethechildrestraint,unbucklethevehicle'ssafetybeltandletitgo backalltheway.Thesafetybeltwillmovefreelyagainandbeready foranadult or largerchildpassenger. - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 59
0 Childrenwhoaren'tbuckled up canbethrownout in a crash. 8 Children who aren'tbuckled up canstrikeother people who are. 1-45 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 60
child is -so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child's face .or neck? . . A: Move the child toward the center 'of the vehicle, but be sureth,atthe so that in a 'crash the child's shoulder belt still is on the child's shoulder, upperbodywouldhavetherestraintthatbeltsprovide. I the - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 61
use it onlyfortheseat to theregularsafetybelt. Checking Your Now andthen,makesure estraint Systems all yourbelts,buckles,latchplates,retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts ordamage. if youseeanythingthatmightkeeparestraintsystemfrom doing its - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 62
Safety.Belts..., . ,.- . , . ., . . ., .. . , Q: What's wrong withthis? i I I I I I ... . / i 11 j i I ! I i I I ! ! AP125004 1 j 1-48 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 63
d K2447 Themodelnumber on thereplacementbeltmustbelisted you wanttoreplace. on thesafetybelt 1-49 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 64
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instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything -is working properly-and what 'to do if you have a problem . Forexplanation of vehicle symbols inthissection.referto'Vehicle Symbols" in Section 0. Keys ...Your Doors ahd How They Work 2-3 2-5 ... Automatic Transmission ...2-17 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 66
Rear Axle ...Parking Brake ...Parking Over Things That Burn ...Engine Exhaust ...Running Your Engine While You're Parked 2-22 2-23 2-27 2-28 ...2-29 Four-Wheel Drive ...2-30 Transfer Case ...2-30 2-32 2-33 2-35 2-36 2-37 2-38 Front Axle Locking Feature ...Windows ...Tilt Wheel ...Multifunction - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 67
... ... . . A0201001 ... K512: The ignitionkeysare for theignition Only. 2-3 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 68
m, ...,. . ... . -. . . . ... K5316 Thedoorkeysareforthedoorsandallotherlocks. I K1298 Whenanewvehicle is delivered,thedealerremovestheplugsfromthe keys,andgivesthem to thefirstowner. Eachplughasacodeonitthattellsyourdealeroraqualifiedlocksmithhow tomakeextrakeys.Keeptheplugs in a safe place - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 69
theft. e a lot o trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock f your keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you haveextra keys. To openthedoorfromtheoutside, open. pull thehandle up and pull the door K2130 To openthedoorfromtheinside, door open. pull - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 70
out.Whena door is locked,theinsidehandlewon'topenit. Outsiderscaneasilyenterthroughanunlocked downorstopyourvehicle. door whenyou slow . From theinside: To lockthedoor,slidetheleveron a sidedoordown. unlockthe door, slidetheleveronthedoorup.Therearpaneldoorsdonot have a lever. To 2-6 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 71
K2385 Power Door Locks (Option) Pressthebottom of thepowerdoorlockswitchmarked door,tolockallthedoorsatonce.Presstheswitchmarked unlockallthedoorsatonce. LOCK, on either speedwiththesetting on VENT. That will force outside air into yourvehicle.See"ComfortControls'' in theIndex. If - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 72
thetailgate. To open the glass from the outside, use your door key.Withthe to the right to releasetheglass,then lift it up, make sure the tailgate is securely latched by pulling it toward you. After closing the ..rear glass, pull up on its handle to makesure it islocked. - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 73
'Panel Doors To open'therearpaneldoorsonthewagonmodel,youmustopentheright doorfirst.Pullup on thehandleandpullthedooropen. . - .. .c: . . Thereardoorshaveacheckassemblytokeepthemfromopeningfarther thanyouwant. 2-9 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 74
do notlettheendofthestrapcatchthe pin on. openthedoorpartway,but thedoor.Thenholdthestrapatthewhitemark and pull the strap away from the pin. can swing door door You then the open all'the way. . , To attach the-check strap, just close the door and the strap pin... will catch the Vehicle theft - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 75
. Fotlow this "breaking-in"guideline every the you get new brake linings. Useyoursquarekeyto start yourvehicle.Thesquarekeyletsyouturnthe ignitionswitchtofivedifferentpositions: KO404 Acc (Accessory): Ace letsyouusethingsliketheradioandthewindshield wiperswhentheengine is off. To getinto Acc, push - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 76
. Start: This starts yourengine. Onmanualtransmissionvehicles,turningthekey to LOCK willlock thesteeringcolumnandresult in a loss of ability to steerthe Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. It: none of this works, then your vehicleneeds service. 2-1 2 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 77
key releaselever,turn thekeyonlyto Off. Turningthekeyto LOCK willlockthesteering columnandresultin loss of abilitytosteerthevehicle. To Remowe th@Key On manualtransmissionvehicles,turnthekeytothe LOCK positionwhile pull pressing the keyreleaseleverdown.Keepingyourfingeronthelever, thekeystraightout - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 78
5.7 Liter (Code K) engim or 7.4 biter (Code A) engine: ! I . Automatic Transmission Moveyourshiftlever to P to P (Park) onlywhen your vehicle, is stopped. Manual Transmission Shift your gearselectortoneutralandholdtheclutchpedaltothefloor whilestartingtheengine. Your vehiclewon'tstart if the clutch - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 79
clearstheextra gasoline from theengine. If theengine still doesn't start, waitanother 15 secondsand do Step 5 again. Hot Engine Westtart, 5.711. and 7.4L Engines (Vehicles Over 8500 QVWR): If yourengineisalreadyhotandthenstalls,turnyourignitionkey to Off. Then, turn yourkey to Run, andwaitabout 20 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 80
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How longshould you keeptheblockheaterplugged in? Theanswerdepends ontheweather,thekind of oil youhave,andsomeotherthings.Instead of tryingtolisteverythinghere, weaskthatyoucontactaGeneralMotors dealer in theareawhereyou'll be parkingyourvehicle.Thedealercangive youthebestadvice for - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 82
Reverse) Use this gear to back up. Shifting to R (Reverse) while your vehicle is movingforward couid damage your transmission. Shift to R (Reverse) only after your vehicle is stopped, To rockyourvehiclebackandforthtogetoutofsnow,iceorsandwithout damagingyourtransmission,see "If You'reStuck: InSand - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 83
8 OB (Automatic Overdrive) If youneedmorepowerforpassing,and Thispositionisfornormaldriving. you're: - Goinglessthanabout way down 35 mph (56 kmlh),push youraccelerator pedalabouthalfwaydown all the - Goingabout 35 mph (56 kmlh)ormore, - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 84
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Thisisyourshiftpattern.Here'showtooperateyourtransmission: I K2386 8 1 (FirstGear)-Pressthe clutchpedalandshiftinto upontheclutchpedalasyoupresstheacceleratorpedal. 1. Then,slowlylet You canshiftinto 1 whenyou'regoinglessthan 20 mph (32 km/h). If you'vecometoacompletestopandit'shardtoshiftinto - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 86
light.Thislightwill show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. Whenthislightcomeson,youcanshift to thenexthighergear if weather, road and traffic conditions time,butwhenoneoftherearwheelshasnotraction and theotherone does, the locking feature will allow the wheel with - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 87
.Pullthelevermarked RELEASE. If you areonahill: See''Parkingon wheels. Hills"intheIndex.Thatpartshowshowtoturnyourfront If YOU aretowingatrailerandareparkingonanyhill: See"Towing a Trailer" in the Index. That part shows what to the trailer from moving. do first to keep 2-23 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 88
Torque Lock Theparkingbrakeshouldbesetfirstwheneverleavingthedriver'sseat. If youareparkedonahillandthetransmissionisplacedin P (Park)before theparkingbrakeisset,theweightofthevehiclemayputtoomuchforce ontheparkingpawl in thetransmission.Itmaybedifficulttopulltheselector leverout of P (Park). - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 89
brake. 2. Move theshiftleverintothe 0) P (Park)positionlikethis: Pullthelevertowardyou. K2316 8 Movetheleverupasfaras it will go. is in adrive 3. If youhavefour-wheeldrive,besurethetransfercase gear-not in N (Neutral). 4. Movetheignitionkeyto LOCK - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 90
)withtheparkingbrakefirmlyset. in If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever and yourtransfercaseis in N (Neutral),yourvehicle shift lever wasn't fully locked into P (Park). Parking Your Wehkie (Mama/ Transmission Modeis Onjy) Beforeyougetout ofyourvehicle, - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 91
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Youmighthaveexhaustcoming 0 inif: 4) Yourexhaustsystemsoundsstrangeordifferent. Your vehiclegetsrustyunderneath. * Yourvehiclewasdamagedinacollision. Your vehiclewasdamagedwhendrivingoverhighpoints roadoroverroaddebris. Repairs weren't correctly. done on the Q Your vehicleorexhaustsystem had - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 93
tie It's betternottoparkwiththeenginerunning.But aresomethings to know...i' i!.:H:,;... ... if youeverhaveto,here Idlingtheenginewiththeairsystemcontrol offcould allow dangerousexhaustintoyourvehicle.(SeetheearlierCautionunder "EngineExhaust".) Also, idling in aclosed- - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 94
)withtheparkingbrakefirmlyset. If youhave four-wheeldrive,alsobesurethetransfercaseisin a drivegear. Your vehicle can roll. If you. have left the engine running, the vehicle canmovesuddenly.Youorothers could be injured. To be sureyour If youareparkingona vehiclewon'tmove,followthestepsbelow. hill - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 95
outafteryoushiftout of four-wheel drive, have your dealer check your system. Whenyourheadlightsorparkinglightsareon,rotatethedialtotheright yourheadlightswitch to adjustthebrightness ofyourtransfercaseindicator light.Rotatethedialuptobrighten, or downtodim,theindicatorlight. of Transfer Case Shift - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 96
. Front Axle Locking Feature Thefrontaxlelocksandunlocksautomaticallywhenyoushiftthetransfer If theoutside case. A slightdelayfortheaxletolockorunlockisnormal. temperature is veryhot,orthevehiclehasbeenusedunderharddriving conditions,theremaybeaslightdelayfortheaxletounlock. 2-32 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 97
To openyourmanualwindows,turnthehandcrankoneachdoortoraiseor lower your side door windows. If youhavetheoptionalpowerwindows,thecontrolsareoneachoftheside doors. The driver's door has a switch for the passenger windows as well. Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to ACC or - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 98
. . , '. . PO271 I Beforeoperatingyourelectrictailgateglassrelease,seethecautionunder "Tailgate,TailgateGlassandRearDoors" in thissection. Theelectrichatchreleasebutton,locatedbelowtheheadlightswitch,letsyou to therightuntilyou releasethetailgateglass. To useit,slidethebutton - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 99
To soundthehorn,pressthe pad withthehorn located in thecenter of thesteeringwheel. symbol onit.Thepad is .K2185 .A tilt steering wheel allows you YOU to adjustthesteeringwheelbefore YOU drive. can also raise it - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 100
turns & Contmls To tilt thewheel,holdthesteeringwheelandpullthelever.Movethe steeringwheel to acomfortablelevel,thenreleasethelevertolockthewheel in .place. c K2239 Theleverontheleftside of thesteeringcolumnincludesyour: TurnSignalandLaneChangeIndicator * 'HeadlightHigh-LowBeam & PassingSignal - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 101
.the lever all thewayupordown.Whentheturn finished,. the lever will return automatically. A greenarrowontheinstrumentpanel orlanechange. will flash in thedirection oftheturn is To outbulbs. If thegreen Operation of Lights Althoughyourvehicle'slightingsystem(headlights,parkinglights,foglamps, - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 102
wipers. In addition, most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lights, especially at dawn or dusk. It is. recommendedthatyoucheck with lighting regulations. I , . ~ Headlight High=Low Beam . . ' I I ;. . K2242 To changetheheadlightsfrom low beam to high or high to low, pull - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 103
Windshield Wipers K2244 You control the windshield wipersby turningthebandwiththewiper on it. symbol For asinglewipingcycle,turntheband to MIST. Holditthereuntilthe wipersstart, then letgo.Thewiperswillstopafteronecycle. If you want morecycles, hold thebandon MIST longer. You - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 104
K2246 At thetop of the multifunction lever there's a paddle with the word it. To spraywasherfluidonthewindshield,pushthepaddle. PUSH on Thewiperswillclearthewindowandtheneither speed. stop orreturn to yourpreset Q Drivingwithoutwasherfluidcanbedangerous. A badmud splash canblockyourvision.You - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 105
25 rnph (40 kmlh) or morewithoutkeepingyourfootontheaccelerator.Thiscanreallyhelp on long trips. Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 kmlh). Whenyouapplyyourbrakes,ortheclutchpedal, transmission,theCruiseControlshuts off. if youhaveamanual 2-41 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 106
K2248 Move the Cruiseswitchto ON... . . . I youleaveyourCruiseControl f switch on whenyou're not using Cruise,youmighthit a .button and go into Cruise when you don'! want to. Youcould be startledandevenlose control. Keepthe, CruiseControlswitch QFF untilyouwant - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 107
off the Cruise .Control. But you don't need the brake. This, of ,course, shuts 25 mph (40 kmlh) ormore,youcan to resetit.Onceyou'regoingabout ON.to WA' for about half a second. move the Cruise Control switch from K2249 You'll go rightbackup to yourchosen speed and staythere - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 108
aturns & Controls . . ... ...i..ii>...>.: - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 109
2. To slowdown in verysmallamounts,pushthebuttonforlessthanhalf 1 mph (1.6 kmlh) asecond.Eachtimeyoudothis,you'llgoabout slower. Passing .Another Wehicle While Using Cruise Contrd Usetheacceleratorpedal to increaseyourspeed.Whenyoutakeyourfoot off thepedal, - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 110
Your light switches are on the- left side of your instrument panel. Hei . K2250 Push the left side on: of the switch with the parking lights symbol on it to turn ParkingLights 0 Sidemarker Lights 8 Taillights 8 License Lights Plate e RoofMarkerLights(ifyouhavethem) * Instrument Lights Panel - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 111
switch to adjust interior lights. LOCK or Ace. Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator bight (Canada Only) I . . If yourvehiclewasfirstsold,when new, in Canada,you will have this light Lights are on' the instrument panel. It goes.onwhenevertheDaytimeRunning on. Daytime Running Lights (Canada - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 112
. To idleyourvehiclewiththeDRL off, settheparkingbrake.TheDRLwill stay off untilyoureleasetheparkingbrake. Dome Lights Thedomelights will comeonwhenyouopenthedoorsortailgate.Youcan alsoturnthedomelightsonbyturningtheinteriorlightdimmerdialonthe headlightswitchallthewayupuntil it clicks. K2360 You - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 113
the bar again to turn the light off. to the light to turn the light on. . . If yourvehiclehasanoverheadconsolewithreadinglights,theycanbe the swiveled to point in thedirectionyouwant. To turnthelighton,press buttonnext to the light with the master lighting symbol onit.Pressthebutton again to - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 114
It is insidetheenginecompartment onthepassengersidefender. Youcan useit as aflashlight. To usethelight,pulluponthereleaseleverandpullthe will unreel as you pull thelight. light out.Thecord K2253 When you aredone using thelight,reelthecordbackintothehousing by turningthehandle.Then,slide the hght - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 115
K2256 Inside Mirror Push or pull the ,tab under the mirror to reduce glare from headlights behind you after dark. K2295 Adjustyouroutsidemirrors so you can just see the side ofyourvehicle,and to have a clear view of 'objects behind you. Some mirrors can be folded in enter narrow doorways. 2-51 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 116
conW@X Outsid&? Mirror Yourrightsidemirrormaybeconvex. youcanseemorefromthedriver'sseat. A convexmirror'ssurface is curved so If youaren'tused to a convexmirror,youcanhitanothervehicle. A convexmirrorcanmakethings(likeothervehicles) look fartheraway thantheyreallyare. If you - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 117
To blockoutglare,youcanswingdownthevisors. out to help block glare from the side. 65 Yourvisormayhave astrap to holdsmallitems,such have mirrors on them. as maps.Somevisors Somevisorshaveanextenderontheinsideedge.Whenthevisorisdown, pull the extender out for extra glare coverage at the front - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 118
e To turnthewiperon,slidethelever is onyourinstrumentpanel, to the right. to thelever to theright. For delay wiping, slide the lever under BELAY to the center of the rear 'wiper control.Thewiper will cycleeverynineseconds. For steady wiper action, move the -slide lever all the way to the. right - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 119
,pullonthefrontof it. To removetherearashtrays,pressdownontheinsidetabsandpull. If you do, Don't put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays. cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire, causing damage. rcKQ Your vehicle has a variety convenience. r of storage - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 120
K2234 To openyourglovebox,pressthebuttondownand Two cup: holders are provided for your convenience. pullthedooropen. Center Floor Console .. K2229 Yourvehiclemayhave a consolecompartmentbetweenthebucketseats. To open it, justsqueezethebuttonsonbothsides of thekeyhole,andpullup. Use your - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 121
the back seat ... ... ...C PB002 If yourvehicle has a full or split bench seat, you may have attached to the instrument panel. a cupholder To use the'cupholder,pullthehandleandslidethecupholdertray out until it stops.Then, .let thecupholderswingdown into position. To closethecup holder, lift - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 122
s & Contmls ... Center Overhead Console - I 4 PO222 Yourvehiclemayhaveanoverheadconsole. inside it. It hasstoragecompartments PO057 If you have a garage door opener,thefrontoverheadcompartment can be used to convenientlystoretheopener. To install the garagedooropener,first - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 123
PO058 Center the garage door opener activation button over the console door button, andpresstheopenerfirmlyintoplace. ,._. , . .. Usethepegsinsidethecompartmentdoortomakesure the buttononthe compartmentdoor will contact the control button on the garagedooropener. Addone peg at a time until the - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 124
to convenientlystoreyour sunglasses. To openthecompartment,pressthereleasebuttonlocatedatthe rear of thecompartmentdoor: ... K2147 Therearoverheadcompartmentcanbeused to .storeasmallitem,likea book. To openthecompartment,pressthereleasebuttonlocatedattherear of thecompartment door. - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 125
I Somevehicleshavestorageareas in theinstrumentpanel.Usethesespaces or small books. foritemssuchasgloves Somemodelshaveastoragepocketoneach usethepocket to storeavarietyofsmallitems. of thefrontdoors. You can 2-61 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 126
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kilometers per hour (km/h). Yourodometershowshowfaryourvehicle has US.) or kilometers(used in beendriven,ineithermiles(usedinthe Canada). Tamper Weskbamf Odometer Your odometeristamper-resistant.Theodometerwillshowsilverlines betweenthenumbers if someonetriestoturn it back. Youmaywonderwhat happens - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 131
... K2323 Thetripodometercan tell youhowfaryourvehiclehasbeendrivensince you last set the trip odometer to zero. To resetthetripodometer,fullypresstheresetbuttonlocatednearthe readout. I the resetbutton is notfullypressed,thetripodometermaynot f all theway back to zero. If it doesn't, - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 132
bights9 Gages and indica%ors This part describes the warning lights and gages Thepictures will helpyoulocatethem. that knowwhenthere's a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warninglightscomesonandstaysonwhenyouare driving, or whenoneofthegagesshowstheremay beaproblem,checkthe part that tells - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 133
parts. Ifone part brakeisfullyreleased, it meansyoumayhaveabrakeproblem. If thelightcomesonwhiledriving,pull off theroadandstopcarefully. You maynoticethatthepedalisharder to push Your brakesystemmaynotbeworkingproperly if thebrakewarning light is on.Drivingwiththebrakewarninglightoncanleadtoan - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 134
Withanti-lock, this light will go onwhenyoustartyourengineandmaystay so. That'snormal. onforseveralsecondsor If thelightdoesn'tcomeon,haveitfixed there is aproblem. so it will bereadytowarnyou if If thelightstayson,orcomesonwhenyou'redriving,yourvehicleneeds service. - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 135
. If it stayson,orcomes on Aftertheenginestarts,thelightshouldgoout. whileyouaredriving,youmayhaveaproblemwithyourelectricalcharging or that system. It couldindicatethatyouhavealoosealternatordrivebelt, it checkedrightaway.Driving youhavesomeotherelectricalproblem.Have on coulddrainyourbattery - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 136
,ignitionandemissioncontrol systems.Thislight should comeonwhentheignitionison,buttheengine is not running, as acheckto show you it isworking. If it does not comeonat aredriving, all,have it fixed right away. If it stayson,orcomesonwhileyou thecomputer is indicatingthatyouhave a problem. You - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 137
CHECK GAGES Light Thislight will comeonbrieflywhenyouarestartingtheengine. If thelight it couldindicateaproblemwith comesonandstaysonwhileyouaredriving, yourvehicle.Checkyourvariousgages to see if theyare in thewarning zones. K2318 If yourvehiclewasfirstsold,whennew, in Canada,youwillhavethisgreen - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 138
will helpyougetthebestfueleconomy.See"ShiftLight" or "Shift Speeds-VehiclesWithoutShiftLight" in thissectionformoreinformation. Headlight High Seem hdjcafor Light K2331 This lightwiththebluehighbeamsymbol instrumentcluster.Thehighbeamindicator 2-74 is on theleftside of the is onwhenever you use - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 139
beamheadlights. For moredetailsabouthighbeams,see"Headlight High-LowBeamChanger"earlier in thissection. U2444 Theselights,withthegreenarrows,areoneachside of theinstrument cluster.Thesignalindicator will come onwhenever you signal a turnorlane change.See"TurnandLaneChangeSignal"earlier in - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 140
K2114 K2115 Thefuel gage, when the ignitionis on, tellsyouabout how muchfuel you have left in yourtank.The gage wdl firstindicate empty before you areout of fuel, and you shouldgetmorefuelassoon as possible. 2-76 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 141
" Foryourfueltankcapacity,see "Fuel-Tank Capacity"intheIndex. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage U2334 Thisgageshowstheenginecoolanttemperature. If thegagepointermoves 260°F theroad, off theengineassoonaspossible. stopyourvehicleandturn Hot Coolant Can Burn You Badly? In"ProblemsontheRoad - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 142
K2116 Theoilpressuregage shows theengineoilpressureinpsi(poundsper is running.Canadianvehiclesindicatepressure squareinch)whentheengine in kPa(kilopascals).Oilpressuremayvarywithenginespeed,outside temperatureandoilviscosity,butreadingsabovethe low pressurezone indicatethenormaloperatingrange. 2- - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 143
be burned.Checkyour oil as soon as possibleandhaveyourvehicle K2336 When your engine is notrunning,butthe ignition is on (inthe Run position), this gageshows and high warningzonesindicatethenormaloperatingrange. Readingsineitherwarningzoneindicate system. a possibleproblem in theelectrical - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 144
for ashorttimewiththereading youmustdrive,turn off ailunnecessaryaccessories, serviced as soonaspossible. in eitherwarningzone. and load things on top ofyour vehicle. The luggage carrier has slats and side railsattached to the roof, and cross rails which can bemovedforeandaft in thesiderails - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 145
cross railsasfarapartas they will go.Tie the load to the cross rails andthesiderailsor side rail supports. Also tie the load to the bumpers. Do not tie the load so tightly that the cross rails or side rails aredamaged. B e After moving the cross rails,besureto tighten all theslider screws. To - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 146
. . ' K2373 The 7-wire harness is stored under your vehicle along the rear. frame crossmember. The harness has a 30 amp in-line fused. battery' feed wire and noconnector,andshouldbewiredbyaqualifiedelectricalserviceperson. Securely attach the harness to the trailer, then tape or strap it to your - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 147
System .I...I..II...I...I...I...3-2 Heating System..I...I...I...I...I...I...I...I...3-4 Electronic Heating/Air Conditioning System ...,...3-5 .. RearAirConditioningandHeatingSystems (Wagon Models)...I...I..I...I..I.I...II...I1I.I 3-8 Rear Window Defogger ...3-11 Audio Systems Mast Antenna - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 148
throughout your vehicle. Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air to the inside of yourvehiclewhen it is moving.Withthesidewindowsclosed,air will flow intothefrontairinletgrilles,throughthevehicle and outtherearairexhaust valves.Outsideairwillalsoenterthevehiclewhen the - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 149
in the center and on the sides of your instrument panel, You canmovethevents to directtheflow ofair,or closethevents altogether.When you close, a vent, it will increase the flow of aircomingout of any vents that are open. If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, there are air vents below - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 150
... L, Y - K2441 If your. vehicle does not have air conditioning, this system will look like. is what your heating F ~ Knob R Center): Heated air comes out near the floor. This weather. Vent(Left): Theaircomesout at your front side windows. is best for cold at the vents on your instrument panel - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 151
engine to reachnormaloperatingtemperature, and shortensthetime it takes theheater to reach full output.Formoreinformation,See"EngineBlock Heater" in the Index. Ekctronic Heatlng'i4ir Conditionby System Function Dispiay ...~~ ~ ... K2305 If your vehicle has air conditioning - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 152
,the ones displaying the current settings will light. System Comtrds N Button: Press the button marked IVC to turn your air conditioner on and C off.' The N symbol wl light on your display and air C i wl comeoutof your i dashboard vents. The fan will automatically be set on LOW. ' . .When you press - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 153
the side of theswitchshowingtheareawhereyouwouldlike moreairflow.Thesystem will automaticallybeginto blend towardtheposition SAME side .Thesettingyouselect is shown on yourdisplayas LOW, MED LOW9 MED H or HI. I Air Recircu~atir'oa Button If youpressthe MAX button (RECIR on somemodels),theair in your - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 154
and second seats. The front and rear overhead controls let you increase and .decrease the air flow at the rear vents. To operate the rear air conditioning system, the front air conditioning system must be on. Withthefrontairconditioningsystem off, therearsystem controls can be used to circulate - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 155
1 ... . K2172 I youhavearearheater(withoutrearairconditioning),thecontrolswitch f is locatedontheinstrumentpanel. To increaseanddecreasetheftowofheated air to the rear floor vents, move the switch with the fan symbol on it to the blowerspeedyouwant. Movetheswitchalltheway to the left position to - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 156
speed of theairflow. To adjust the air temperature, turn the temperature knob on the right side of the control panel. For warmer air turn the knob to the right (red) side, and to the left(blue)side. forcoolerair,turntheknob To regulate the air flow location, adjust the center knob on the control - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 157
on the rear window defogger, find the switch,marked WEAR DEFOG on your instrument panel, just below the heater system. Press the right side oftheswitch,with-thedefogsymbol on it, until the light in the switch comes on,thenreleaseit.Therearwindowdefoggerwillonlywork if theignition switchisturned to - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 158
interfere with the operation of your vehicle's engine, Deico'2 radio or othersystems, and even damage them. And, your vehicle's systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that, hasbeenaddedimproperly. So, beforeaddingsoundequipment, check with your dealer. Be suretocheck Federal - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 159
@ stereobroadcasts. C-QUAM@ toproducestereo, Many AM stationsaroundthecountryuse thoughsome do not. (C-QUAM@ is a registeredtrademark of Motorola, Inc.). If your Delco@system can get C-QUAM@, your "STEREO" lightwillcomeon whenyou'rereceivingit. K2186 To Way the Radio Pressthe PWR-VOL-TONE knob to - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 160
PusAbu~orPs Thefivepushbuttonslet e e e you return to favorite stations. Just: Tune inthestationyouwant. Pressthe SET button. (SET appears in the VF displayforafew seconds). Within 5 seconds,pressone of thefivepushbuttons to storethestation. Wheneveryoupressthatbutton,thepresetstation wil return. - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 161
and bottom buttons adjuststhefront and rearspeakervolume, or fade.The relativebalance and fadeadjustmentsareshownonthe VF display. TUNE Pressthe (+) to increasefrequencyand (-) todecreasefrequency. AM/-FM Push to get AM or FM. SEEK Press the SEEK button to makethereceiverseek, higher available - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 162
,press youpressthe REV buttonlightly. REV. Thetape wil rapidlyreverseuntilyou . - FWD. Thetape wil rapidly advance .until PROG Togofromonesideofthetape to the other, press the PROG button. Observe the lighted arrows to determine which side of the tape is being played. '7-1 R - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 163
If atapeisinsertedwithside "1" (or "A") up,thentheuparrowmeansthat thatside is beingplayed.Likewise,adownarrowwouldindicatethatside "2" (or "B") hadbeenselected.Theplayer will automaticallyswitch to theother sideofthetapewhenthefirstsideends. EJECT TO removethetapeorstopthetapeandswitch button. to - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 164
onthedisplay. Q e After you setthetime, fewseconds. the word SET willremain in the VF display for a Tone To adjustthetone of thisradiocombination,see graphic equalizer tape deck. the instructions for the 3-1 8 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 165
AmSt The AmSt buttonisjustbelowthe PWR button.Pushthiswhenyoutune to an AM stationthatbroadcasts in stereo.Your STEREO light will comeon whenyou'rereceiving AM stereo. If youpush AmSt andthereisnomore if youdon't noise, it meansthestation is weak.You'llhearthestationbetter use AmS. Justpushthe AmSt - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 166
thetape to theother,pressthe PRO&; button. Observethelightedarrows to determinewhichsideofthetape is being played. If a tape is inserted with side "1 (or ''A'') up, then the up arrow means that thatsideisbeingplayed.Likewise,adownarrowwouldindicatethatside "2" (or "B") hadbeenselected.Theplayer will - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 167
quality may degrade over time. Alwaysmakesurethatthecassettetapeis in goodconditionbeforeyou have your tape player serviced. . . K1313 The fixed mast antenna can withstand most carwasheswithoutbeing damaged. If themastshouldeverbecomeslightlybent,youcanstraighten outbyhand. If themastisbadlybent - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 168
. .", 1 ... " . .- . - .. ..? . 4" .. - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 169
'll find informationaboutdrivingdifferentkinds of roadsand in varying weather conditions . We've also included many other useful tips on driving. 4-2 Road Signs ...DefensiveDriving ...4-9 Drunken Driving...4-10 Control of a Vehicle ...:...4-13 Braking...4-13 Steering ...4-18 Steering in Emergencies - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 170
igns Theroad'signsyouseeeverywherearecoded by color,shapeandsymbol. It's a goodideatoknowthesecodes so thatyoucanquicklygraspthebasic meaningorintent of thesignevenbeforeyouhaveachancetoread it. CoBor of Road Si$rnS AM402001 RED means STOP. It may also indicate that somemovement is - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 171
LOW SHOULDER !UORKERS AHEAD FLAGGER AHEAD GREEN isused to guidethedriver.Green signs mayindicateupcoming freewayexits or show thedirection you shouldturn to reachaparticular place. HOSPITAL I 1NFORMATIOM AM402005 BLUE signswithwhiteletters show motorists'services. 4-3 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 172
...! CANOEING SWIMMING AM402006 E lsignspointoutrecreationareas " interest. or points of historicorcultural Shape of Road Signs Theshape of the sign will tell yousomething, too. - AM402007 - 4-4 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 173
e. AM402009 A TRIANGLE pointeddownward,indicates YIELD. Itassignstheright-of-way to trafficoncertainapproachestoanintersection. AM402010 A TRIANGULAR sign alsoisusedontwo-lane roads toindicatea NO PASSING ZONE. Thissign will be on theleft side of the roadway. 4-5 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 174
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I AM40201 We'reallfamiliarwithtrafficlightsor stop lights.Oftengreenarrowsare beingused in thelights for improvedtrafficcontrol.Onsomemultilaneroads, in thatlaneatthattime. A greenarrowmeansyoumaydrive in thatlane. book for the signs posted to warn drivers what hours and days these systemsare in - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 176
to driverswithouttakingattentionfromtheroadway. A solidyellowline on your side of theroad or lanemeans"don'tcross." Your right turn. Slowing down: If timeallows,tapthe brake pedal onceor twice in advance of slowing or stopping. This warns the driver behind you. Disabled: Your four-way - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 177
parked cars-someonemay be about to opena door. Expectotherdrivers to runstopsignswhenyouare on athroughstreet.Be readytobrake and designatedparkingareas,expecr some drivers to ignore all thesemarkings and neverknowwhenthevehicle front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly. Here'safinal bit of - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 178
Deathandinjuryassociatedwithdrinkinganddriving is anationaltragedy. It's thenumberonecontributortothehighwaydeath toll, claimingthousandsof victimseveryyear.Alcoholtakesawaythreethingsthatanyoneneeds to driveavehicle. a Q Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 179
AM407001 '.According to the.,.American Medical Association,. a 180-pound (82 kg) person who drinks. three .12-ounce (355 ml) bottl.es of beer in an hour wil end up with a BAC 'of .about 0.06 percent. The person.would reach the same BAC by.drinking three 4-oun~e ml) glasses of wine or three mixed - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 180
in aperson'ssystem can make crash injuriesworse.That'sespeciallytrueforbrain,spinal cord and heart injuries.Thatmeansthat if anyonewhohasbeendrinking-driver or passenger-is in a crash,thechanceof being killed or permanentlydisabled is higherthan if thatperson had not been - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 181
ontrol of a You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. Theyare thebrakes, seasy to askmoreof thosecontrolsystemsthanthetiresandroadcanprovide.Thatmeansyou canlosecontrolofyourvehicle. Braking Brakingactioninvolves perceptiontime and reactiontime. First,youhavetodecide - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 182
systemwith poor drivinghabits. 8 Avoidneedlessheavybraking.Somepeopledrive in spurts-heavy accelerationfollowedbyheavybraking-rather than keepingpacewith to cool traffic.This is amistake. Your brakesmaynothavetime betweenhardstops. Your brakes will wear out muchfaster if you do a lot of heavy - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 183
in front of you. Youslamonthebrakes.Here'swhathappenswith ABS. ' A computersensesthatwheelsareslowingdown.Thecomputerseparately worksthebrakesateachfrontwheelandattherearwheels.Theanti-lock system,' can change the brake pressure faster. than any driver could. The computer, is programmed to make - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 184
. . ... AM415016 As YOU brake,yourcomputerkeepsreceivingupdatesonwheelspeedand controls braking pressure accordingly. , . To Use Four-wheel Anti-Lock: Don't pumpthebrakes.Just'holdthebrakepedaldownandletanti-lockwork for you.Youmay feelthebrakesvibrate,oryoumaynoticesomenoise,but this is normal. - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 185
hearthebrakewearwarningsound,haveyourvehicleserviced. Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads couki result in costly brake mpair. I Somedrivingconditionsorclimates maycause abrakesqueal whenthe brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrongwithyourbrakes - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 186
of brake trouble. B Braking in Emergencies Useyouranti-lockbrakingsystemwhenyouneedto.Withanti-lock,youcan steer and brakeatthesametime. In manyemergencies,steering can help youmorethaneven the verybestbraking. Pow@rSt@i?rhg If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 187
in yourlane,or a carsuddenlypullsoutfromnowhere,orachilddartsoutfrombetween parkedcarsandstopsright in frontofyou.Youcan avoidtheseproblems by braking-ifyoucanstop in time.Butsometimesyoucan't;thereisn'troom. That'sthetimeforevasiveaction-steeringaroundtheproblem. Your vehiclecanperformverywell - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 188
haveavoidedtheobject. backtoyouroriginallaneandthenbrake You must thenbeprepared to steer to acontrolledstop... Dependingonyourspeed,thiscanberatherviolent for an unprepared driver. This is oneofthereasonsdrivingexpertsrecommendthatyouuseyour safety belts and keep,both hands. on the steering wheel - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 189
if the right front tire scrubs against the side of thepavement, doNOT steer moresharply.With toomuchsteeringangle . A miscalculation,anerror in judgment,orabriefsurrendertofrustrationorangercansuddenlyputthe passing driver face to face with theworstof alltrafficaccidents-thehead-on - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 190
passyouasyou pull out to pass the slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the -laneroads. Reconsiderbeforepassingthenextvehicle. Don'tovertake a slowly movingvehicle too rapidly.Eventhoughthe brake lights are not flashing, it maybeslowing down or starting to turn. If - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 191
say about what happenswhenthethree friction controlsystems(brakes.steeringandacceleration)don'thaveenough wherethetiresmeettheroadtodowhatthedriverhasasked. In ,you'llwantto these conditions.It is importanttoslowdownonslipperysurfacesbecause -lockbrakingsystem(ABS)helpsavoidonlythebraking skid - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 192
2-wheel drive vehiclesanymorethanlow-slungsportscarsaredesigned to perform satisfactorilyunder off-road conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharpturnsor abruptmaneuvers. As loss of control or vehiclerollover. This off-road guide is forvehiclesthathavefour-wheeldrive.(Also,see "Anti-lockBrakes" in - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 193
alsoagoodideatotravelwithatleastoneothervehicle. happens to one ofthem,theothercanhelpquickly. If something Doesyourvehiclehaveawinch? If so, besuretoreadthewinch if yougetstuck.But instructions. In aremotearea,awinchcanbehandy you'll want to knowhow to use it properly. Getting Familiar with Qff - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 194
theterrainanditsmanydifferentfeatures.Herearesome things to consider. need Surface Conditions Off-roading cantakeyouoverhard-packeddirt,gravel,rocks,grass,sand, mud, snoworice.Eachofthesesurfacesaffectsthesteering,acceleration, and braking of yourvehicle in different ways. Dependinguponthe kind - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 195
Does the traveltake you uphillordownhill?(There'smorediscussion thesesubjectslater.) Willyouhavetostopsuddenlyorchangedirectionquickly? When you driveoverobstaclesorroughterrain,keepafirmgrip on the steeringwheel.Ruts,troughs, or othersurfacefeatures can jerkthewheel out of yourhands if you' - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 196
Approaching a Hill Whenyouapproachahill,youneedtodecide if it'soneofthosehillsthat's justtoosteep to climb,descend, or cross.Steepness can be hard to judge. Onaverysmallhill,forexample,theremaybeasmooth,constantincline withonlyasmallchange in elevationwhereyoucaneasilyseealltheway to thetop. - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 197
pedal depressed and the parkingbrake still applied, shift the transmission to P (Park) (or, shift to M (Neutral) if yourvehiclehas a manualtransmission) and restart the engine.Then,shift to reverse, release the parking brake, and slowlyback down the hill in reverse. 8 Q As youare backing down - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 198
youhaveamanualtransmission) to "rev-up"the engine and regainforwardmomentum.Thiswon'twork. Your Set theparkingbrake, put yourtransmission in P (Park) (or the manual transmission in firstgear), and turn off theengine.Leavethevehicleandgo getsomehelp.Exitontheuphillsideandstayclearofthe path - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 199
You could roll over if youdon'tdrivestraightdown. Nevergodownhillwith the transmission in M (Neutral),orwiththeclutch is called "free-wheeling stillbraking,restart the engine. Shift back to alowgear,releasethe down. parking brake,anddrivestraight 8 Q If the engine won'tstart,getoutandgethelp. - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 200
B Q Q A hill thatcanbedrivenstraightupordownmaybetoosteep to drive across.Whenyougostraightupordownahill,thelengthofthewheel base(thedistancefromthefrontwheels to the rearwheels)reducesthe likelihoodthevehicle will tumbleendoverend.Butwhenyoudrive acrossanincline,themuchmorenarrowtrackwidth( - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 201
Drdwhg /R Mud, Sand, Snow, Or Ice Whenyou drive' in mud,snoworsand,yourwheelswon'tgetgoodtraction. Youcan'taccelerateasquickly,turningismoredifficult,andyou'llneed longer braking distances. It'sbest to usea low gearwhenyou're in mud-thedeeper the mud,the lowerthegear. In reallydeepmud,theidea is to - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 202
get through. Also, waterthatdeepcandamageyour axle and other vehicle parts. If thewaterisn'ttoodeep,thendrivethrough it slowly. At fastspeeds,water Also, check the fuel lines and coolingsystem for anyleakage. Your vehicle will requiremorefrequent Sectlon 7 foradditionalinformation. service due to - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 203
is that some with night vision drivers are likely. to be impaired-byalcoholordrugs, problems,orbyfatigue. Hereare some tipsonnightdriving. e Drivedefensively so muchroadahead. e Inremoteareas,watchforanimals. 8 -If you'retired, pull off theroad in asafeplaceandrest. Q Night Visbn No onecanseeas w1 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 204
. Youmaywant to putonyoursunglassesafteryou have pulled intoabrightly-lightedservice or refreshmentarea.Eyesshielded otherdriver still doesn'tlowerthebeams,resistthe temptationtoputyour high beamson.Thisonlymakestwohalf-blinded drivers. On afreeway,useyour high beamsonly in remoteareaswhere you won - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 205
, youreyesbeexaminedregularly.Somedriverssufferfromnight blindness-theinability to see in dimlight-andaren'tevenaware AN45501 2 Rain and wetroadscanmean driving trouble. On a wet roadyoucan'tstop, accelerateor turn as wellbecauseyourtire-to-roadtractionisn'tasgoodas ondryroads.And, if yourtiresdon - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 206
.of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts. water affect may your: brakes. Try to washes cause pbblems, too. The can avoidpuddles. But if youcan't, .-tryto .slow.down before. you hit.them;..., ' , -. ' . , ~ I ~ydfO/2/SfRh4J - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 207
;and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray. I the road spray is so heavyyouareactuallyblinded,dropback. f .Don't,pass until conditions improve. Going more slowly is better than having accident. an Use yourdefoggerif it helps. Havegoodtireswithpropertreaddepth.(See"Tires" in theIndex - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 208
AN459006 Fogcanoccurwithhighhumidityorheavyfrost. It can be so mild thatyou it might be so thick canseethrough it forseveralhundredfeet(meters).Or It maycomesuddenly to thatyoucanseeonlya fewfeet(meters)ahead. anotherwiseclearroad.And it can beamajorhazard. will be reducedquickly.The When you - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 209
Tips on Driwhg In Fog If yougetcaught in fog, turn yourheadlightsonlowbeam,even in daytime. if yourvehicle has them. You'llsee-and be seen-better.Useyourfoglights Don'tuseyour high beams.Thelightwillbounce makeupfog and reflectbackatyou. off thewaterdropletsthat Use yourdefogger. In high humidity, - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 210
move,check both waysforvehiclesthathavenot cleared theintersectionormayberunningthe red light. Obeyall posted speedlimits.Butrememberthattheyareforidealroad, weatherandvisibilityconditions. Youmay need to drivebelowthe posted limit in badweatherorwhenvisibility is especiallypoor. 0 Pull - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 211
aclearview of thefreewayasyoudrivealongtheentranceramp,you to blend should begin to checktraffic. Try todeterminewhereyouexpect with the flow. If trafficislight,youmayhave no problem.But if it is heavy, find agapasyoumovealongtheenteringlane and timeyourapproach. Try to merge into thegap at close to - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 212
to startbraking. If youmustbrakeonthethroughlane,and if there is traffic allow a little extra time and flash your brake lights closebehindyou,youcan you are about to slow (in additiontoyourturnsignal)asextrawarningthat downandexit. is Theexitrampcanbecurved,sometimesquitesharply.Theexitspeed - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 213
? WiperBlades: Aretheyin good shape? all windowsclean Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Haveyouchecked all levels? Lights: Aretheyallworking?Arethelensesclean? Tires: Theyarevitallyimportant to asafe,trouble-freetrip. Is thetread goodenoughfor long distancedriving?Arethetiresallinflatedtothe - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 214
8 Makesureyourvehicle is wellventilated,withacomfortably cool interior. 8 Keepyoureyesmoving.Scantheroadaheadand to the sides.Check yourrearviewmirrorsfrequently and your instruments from theseeingpoweryouhave. * If you getsleepy, pull off theroad into arest,service,or parking area or both.Forsafety, - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 215
Keepyourvehicle in goodshape.Checkallfluidlevelsand also the brakes,tires,coolingsystemandtransmission.Thesepartscanwork hardonmountainroads. is . havepoorbrakingorevennone goingdown a hill. You couldcrash.Shiftdowntoletyourengine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope. - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 216
., . I Coastingdownhill in M (Neutral)orwiththeignition off is dangerous. Yourbrakes will havetodo all thework of slowingdown.Theycould well. You couldcrash.Always getsohotthattheywouldn'twork haveyourenginerunningandyourvehicle in gearwhenyou go downhill. Q 8 Knowhow to go uphill. - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 217
attheviewortakepictures. or parking areas provided for scenic viewing. Anotherpart of thismanualtellshowtouseyourparkingbrake(see"Parking Brake" in theIndex).Butonamountain orsteephill,youcandoonemore to keepyourvehiclefromrolling thing. You canturnyourfrontwheels downhill oroutintotraffic. 4-49 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 218
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AM470039 If thereisacurb,turnyourwheelstotheleft of yourvehicle. if thecurbisattherightside 1 If you're.goinguphillon a one-waystreet and you'reparkingontheleftside, ,right. yourwheelsshouldpointtothe 4-5 1 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 220
yourwheelsshouldbeturnedtotheleft. Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If youareparkingona hill and you don'tshiftyourtransmission into P (Park)properly,theweight of thevehiclemayputtoomuchforce on the parkingpawl in thetransmission. You may find it difficult to pull - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 221
to bedriving in deep onicethanregulartires. snow, but mayhave to traveloverice,youmaynotwant to switch to snowtiresatall. to putwinteremergencysuppliesinyourvehicle. * Youmaywant Includeanicescraper,asmallbrushorbroom,asupplyofwindshield washerfluid, arag,somewinterouterclothing,asmallshovel - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 222
hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it-may offer the least traction of all. You can until' salt and sand crews can get there. Whatever the condition-smooth ice, packed, blowingor loase snow-drive with caution. Accelerate Anti-lock" it. Trynot to brake while you're actually - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 223
AN48003 If youarestoppedbyheavysnow,youcouldbeinaserioussituation.You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are to doto near help and you can-hike through the snow. Here are. some things on your summonhelpandkeepyourselfandyourpassengerssafe:Turn hazard 'flashers. - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 224
,youcangetout Preservethefuelaslongas of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so untilhelpcomes. If You're Stuck in Deep Snow This manual explains how to get the vehicle out damagingit.See"RockingYourVehicle"intheIndex. of- deep snow without - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 225
a trailer im.pmgerly can damage your vehicle and result in cos'tly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in tbis section. Everyvehicle is readyforsometrailertowing. If it was builtwithtrailering is different options,asmanyare,it'sreadyforheaviertrailers - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 226
for our trailering information or advice, or you can writeusat theaddresslisted in yourWarranty and OwnerAssistanceInformation Booklet. In Canada,writeto: GeneralMotors of CanadaLimited CustomerAssistanceCenter 1908 ColonelSamDrive Oshawa,Ontario LIH 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue Thetongue - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 227
-type hitch,removethepadandcutholes in it to matchthehitchandsafety chainholes in thebumper. If you'll be pulling a trailerwithautilitymodelthat,whenloaded, will weighmorethan3,000pounds(1361kg);orwithawagonmodelthat when loaded, will weighmorethan 4,000 pounds (1800 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 228
able to install,adjust and instructions for the trailer brakes maintainthemproperly. Don'ttapintoyourvehicle'sbrakesystem if does, both braking systemswon'tworkwell. You couldevenloseyour brakes. 0 8 Will thetrailerbrake parts take 3,000 ,electrical If thetrailerhaselectricbrakes, connector,lights, - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 229
the Index. Q 8 Duringyour trip, checkoccasionally to be surethatthe load is secure, and that thelights and any trailer brakes are still working. F'/kwvhg Distance Stayat least twice as far behind thevehicleaheadasyouwouldwhen drivingyourvehiclewithoutatrailer. This can helpyouavoidsituationsthat - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 230
arrows on your instrument panel will flash wheneveryousignalaturnorlanechange.Properlyhookedup,thetrailer Thus,youmaythink It's importantto drivers behind you are seeing 1. Applyyourregularbrakes,butdon'tshiftinto for a manual transmission. 2. Havesomeoneplacechocksunderthetrailerwheels. to doit: - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 231
yourvehicle if theshiftleverisnot fully in P (Park)withthe parking brake firmlyset. Your vehiclecan roll. I If you have lefttheenginerunning -not in N (Neutral). If you are parking on a hill, or i you're pulling atrailer,alsosee f "Parking On Hills" in the Index. When kw Are Ready to Leave After - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 232
If youwish to useapowerwinch on yourvehicle, only use it whenyour vehicle is stationary or anchored. Usetheregularbrakes, set theparkingbrake or blockthewheels to keep yourvehiclefromrolling. 4-64 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 233
you'll find whattodoaboutsomeproblemsthatcan occur on the road. 5-2 Hazard Warning Flashers ... Other Warning Devices ...5-3 Jump Starting ...5-3 Towing Your Vehicle ...Engine Overheating...Engine Fan Noise ...Changinga Flat Tire ...Storingthe Jack and Tire ...If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 234
AN505005 Your hazardwarningflashersletyouwarnothers.Theyalsoletpolice youhaveaproblem.Your front andrearturnsignallightsflash But theywon'tflash if you arebraking. know on and off. K2503 press thebuttonin and off. to makeyourfrontandrearturnsignallights flash on Your - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 235
pull outonthecollar. When the hazard warningflashersareon,your turn signalswon'twork. the side Q) They contain gas that can explodeorignite. Theycontainenough 8 electricity to burn you. all of these things If you a 12-voltbatterywithanegative 't a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both 2. - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 236
groundconnectionyoudon'twant. You wouldn'tbeabletostartyour vehicle,andthebadgroundingcoulddamagetheelectricalsystems. You couldbeinjured if thevehiclesroll.Settheparkingbrakefirmly oneachvehicle.Putanautomatictransmission in P (Park)ora manualtransmission in N (Neutral). If you have a four-wheel- - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 237
. It goes to a heavy unpaintedmetalpart on theengine of thevehiclewith the deadbattery. 9. Attachthecableat least 18 inches (45 cm)awayfromthedeadbattery, but notnearengine parts thatmove.Theelectricalconnection is just as good there, but thechanceofsparksgettingback to thebattery is much less. 5-5 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 238
11. Try to start the vehiclewiththedeadbattery. If it won't start after a few tries, it probablyneedsservice. 12. 'Remove the cables in reverseorder to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don't touch each other or anyother metal. HEAVY ENGINE PART DEAD B A l T E R I K1508 5-6 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 239
or posted speeds. Never let passengers ride Never tow faster than safe 8 8 Nevertowwithdamaged parts notfullysecured. it hasbeenliftedbythetow Nevergetunderyourvehicleafter Alwaysuseseparatesafetychains 8 on eachsidewhentowinga off. Thesteering Whenyourvehicle is beingtowed,havetheignitionkey - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 240
mustbeusedundertherearwheelswhentowingfromthe front. You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle instrument panel. M steam 1s coming From f cancatchfire. You orotherscouldbebadlyburned.Stopyour engine if it overheats,andgetoutofthevehicleuntiltheengineis cool. in it li your engme - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 241
minutes. If thewarningdoesn'tcomebackon,you candrivenormally. If thewarningcontinues, pull over,stop, and parkyourvehiclerightaway, If there's still no if thewarningstops. But then, if you still havethewarning, TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND GET EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE until it coolsdown. Youmay - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 242
you decide it's safetoliftthehood,here'swhatyou'llsee: A. Coolant recoverytank 8. Radiatorpressurecap 6. Enginefan Anelectricfanunderthehoodcanstart up evenwhentheengine ,andtools away from anyunderhoodelectric fan. If the coolant inside thecoolantrecoverytankorsurgetank is is boiling,don't do - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 243
lose all coolant.Thatcouldcauseanenginefire,andyoucouldbe you drivethevehicle. burned.Getanyleakfixedbefore Engine damage fwm mnning you- engine without coolant isn? Turn off theengine. #ow to Add Codant to the Coolant Wecowery Tank If youhaven'tfoundaproblemyet,butthecoolantlevelisn't at or above - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 244
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thecapwhenthecoolingsystem,includingthe radiatorpressurecap,ishot. Wait for the cooling system andradiator pressurecaptocool if youeverhave to turnthepressure cap. 1. You can removetheradiatorpressure cap whenthe cooling system, including the radiatorpressurecapandupperradiatorhose is nolonger hot - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 246
,butnow Removethepressurecap. push downas you turn it. L. L K2341 3. Fill theradiatorwiththepropermix, 4. Then fill thecoolantrecoverytank up tothebase to COLD. of thefillerneck. 5. Putthecapback on the coolantrecoverytank, pressure cap off. but leave the radiator - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 247
run until you canfeeltheupperradiatorhose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fan(s). 7. By thistime,thecoolantlevelinsidetheradiatorfillerneckmaybe lower. If the level is . ... . . . . . . K2515 8. Thenreplacethepressurecap. line up like this. Be surethe arrows onthepressurecap 5-1 5 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 248
: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Takeyourfoot off theacceleratorpedalandgripthesteeringwheel firmly.Steertomaintainlaneposition,thengentlybrake to astopwellout thetrafficlane. of A rearblowout,particularlyonacurve - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 249
-... ...-... ... ...I ...- ...- . I Y. ," Changinga tire cancause an injury.Thevehicle can slip off the jack and roll overyouorotherpeople. You and they could bebadly To help preventthe injured. Find a level placetochangeyourtire. vehiclefrommoving: 1. Setthe parking brakefirmly. 2. Put - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 250
K2122 Firstopenthetirecover, if you haveone.Turnthe wing nutcounterclockwise off the bolt. Take thetireout of thevehicle and and takeit,andtheadapter, removethetirecover. Jack and Too8s PO287 If yourwagonmodelhasajackcover, then take it off. lift thetab up to releasethecover, - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 251
K2135 If yourutilitymodelhasajackcover,turnthewingnutcounterclockwiseto take it off, thentakethecover off. To takethejackout,turnthewingnutcounterclockwiseandtake retainer off. Take the jack and slorage box out and take the tools out box. it andthe of the of emergencyglovessecured to the jack. - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 252
... . ,. ... . K2519 Start with thejack,thejackhandle and the ratchet. If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle, you'll need thejackhandleextensionsalso. K2535 Theratchet has an UP anda DOWN marking. 5-20 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 253
...r...-...** ... 1 & ._.-. ... < . K2521 Attachthejackhandle(andjackhandleextensions, if needed) to thejack. Withthe UP marking on theratchetfacing you, rotatetheratchetclockwise. ?hatwill lift the jack heada little. Beforeraisingthevehicle,dothefollowing things. Put your spare tire near the - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 254
K2369 If yourvehiclehaswheelnutcaps,removethemusingtheratchetand DOWN facingyoutounscrewandtakethem socket.Usetheratchetwith Thentakethehubcap off. I thewheelhasatrimring,remove f off. it byusingtheflatendofthesocket. K2368 I thewheelhasasmoothcenterpieceor f a centerpiecewithrecessednuts, - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 255
the vehicle. Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off thejack,youcould be badlyinjuredorkilled.Never getunderavehiclewhen it is supported only by a jack. 5-23 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 256
Front ,., C " , 4 Raisethevehicle by rotatingtheratchetclockwise.Makesurethe UP markingfaces you. Use thejackhandleextensions if theflattire is on the off theground so there is rear ofthevehicle.Raisethevehiclefarenough enoughroom for thesparetiretofit. 5-24 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 257
K2527 Removeallthewheel nutsand take off the flat tire. K2529 5-25 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 258
. .. K212' Replacethewheelnutswiththeroundedend of thenutstoward the. wheel. by handuntilthewheelisheldagainstthehub. Tighteneachwheelnut - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 259
PO500 Lowerthevehiclebyrotatingtheratchetcounterclockwise.Lowerthejack completely. Tightenthe nuts firmlyinacriss-crosssequence clockwisewiththe UP markingfacing you. as shown.Rotatetheratchet 5-27 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 260
withatorquewrench to thepropertorque. Forpropertorque,see"WheelNutTorque" in theIndex. Put thewheeltrimbackon.Forvehicleswithplasticnutcaps,tightenthe caps until theyarefingertight,thentightenthem an additionalone-halfturn withtheratchet.Removeanywheelblocks. Storing a jack, a tire or - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 261
I I vehicle as shown. K2121 5-29 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 262
Jack and Tire storing the Jack Putthetools into thestoragebox and close it tightly.Fitthestoragebox into thebracketwiththeboltthroughthebox.Putthejackontothebox.Besure the jack points in therightdirection as shownforyourmodel.Secure the emergencygloves, if yourvehiclehasthem, - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 263
're stuck, but youmustusecaution. If youletyourtiresspinat high speed,theycanexplodeandyouor others could be injured. And, the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat.Thatcouldcauseanenginecompartment fire or otherdamage.Whenyou'restuck,spinthewheelsas little as possible.Don - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 264
Hooks K2456 If youevergetstuck in sand,mud,ice or snow,yourvehiclemaybe equippedwithrecoveryhooks.Therecoveryhooksareprovidedatthefront of yourvehicle. Youmay needtousethem if you'restuckoff-road and need to be pulled to someplacewhereyoucancontinue driving. 5-32 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 265
I The recovery hooks, when used, areunder a lot of force. Always pull thevehiclestraight out. Never pull onthe hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks couldbreak off andyou or otherscouldbeinjured from the chain or cable snapping back. 5-33 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 266
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about . your vehicle. and a section devoted to its appearance care Service ...6-3 6-4 Fuel ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...6-8 6-8 Hood Release ... Engine Oil ...6-9 Air Cleaner ...6-16 ...6-17 Manual Transmission Fluid ...6-20 6-21 Hydraulic Clutch ...Transfer Case ...6-23 6-24 Front - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 268
...6-35 Replacing Brake System Parts Electrical System ...6-37 Battery ...6-37 Bulb Replacement...6-37 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...6-43 Exhaust System...6-45 Loading Your Care Materials ... Vehicle Identification Number ...6-65 6-67 Service Parts Identification Label ...Specification Charts...6-68 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 269
: all GM. Genuine GM parts Dohg Your Own Servke Work If you want to dosome of your own service work, you'll want to getthe properGeneralMotorsServiceManual. It tells you muchmoreabout how to To order the properservice serviceyourvehiclethanthismanualcan. manual, - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 270
. It should meet specifications ASTM 04814 in the US. and CGSB 3.5-92in Canada.These so youshouldnothave to add fuelsshouldhavetheproperadditives, anything to the fuel. Inthe US. . If theoctane is lessthan 87, you If it'sbadenough, it can maygetaheavyknockingnoisewhenyoudrive. damage your engine. - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 271
woodalcohol. Gaso/ines for Cleaner Air Your use of gasolinewithdetergentadditiveswillhelppreventdepositsfrom forming in yourengine and fuel system.Thathelpskeepyourengine in tune It's By doing so, youcanhelpcleanthe air,especially in those parts of thecountrythathavehighercarbonmonoxide levels. In - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 272
, and yourengine oil candeterioratequickly. Your vehicle'sthree-waycatalytic converter and oxygensensorwill be damaged. All of thatmeanscostly repairsthatwouldn'tbecovered ). GeneralMotors of Canada Ltd. International Export Sales PostOffice Box 828 Oshawa,Ontario LIH 7N1, Canada tell uswhere PO494 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 273
Gasolinevapor is highlyflammable. It burnsviolently,andthat can causevery bad injuries.Don'tsmoke if you'reneargasolineor refuelingyourvehicle.Keepsparks,flames, and smokingmaterials awayfromgasoline. PO405 Whilerefueling, hang thecapinsidethefueldoor. If you getgasoline on you and then something - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 274
. . K2609 HQOd &!I@aS@ To openthehood,firstpullthehandleinsidethevehicle.Then go to the hood release. Lift thehood. front of thevehicleandpulluponthesecondary ... ... . PO217 6-8 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 275
,oil,coolant,brakefluid,windshield washerandotherfluids,andplasticorrubber. Youorotherscould will burnontoa beburned.Becarefulnot to droporspillthingsthat hot engine. Beforeclosingthehood,besureallthefillercapsareonproperly.Then pullthehooddownandclose it firmly. just Engine Oil - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 276
. , ... K2613 To Check Engine Oil: Pulloutthedipstickandclean it withapapertowel or cloth,thenpushitback in allthe way.Remove it again,keepingthetip lower. When to Add Oil: If theoil is atorbelowthe ADD mark, - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 277
1 ...J K2390 Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the properoperatingrange. Push the dipstick all the way back in whenyou'rethrough. 6-1 1 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 278
container,eitherbyitselforcombined with other qualitydesignations,such as W C C , SGlCD, SF, SG, CC, etc.These f you use oils that don? have the "SG" designation:, yw can: cause engine damage not covered by your warranty;' 6-1 2 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 279
. . I SAE 1OW-30 SAE 5W-30 PREFERRED IF NEITHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SA€ IOW-30 GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE, SAE 30 GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 40 DEGREES F (4 DEGREES C). DO NOT USE SAE low-40, SAE 2OW-58 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED PO344 e SAE 5W-30 Vehicles with bight Duty - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 280
- 16 -4 -7 - 18 srae low-30 PREFERRED above 0°F (-18°C) SA€ BW-30 COLD WEATHER IF NEITHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SAE 10W-30 GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE, SAE 30 GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERAfURES M O V E 48 DEGREES F (4 DEGREES C). DO NOT USE M E 1OW-40, SAE 2BW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 281
oil. You should look forthis on theoilcontainer, displaythelogo. and use only those oilsthat requirements GM Goodwrench@ oil (in Canada,GMEngineOil)meetsallthe for your vehicle. Engine OD Additives: Don't add anything to your oil. Your GMdealer is ready to advise if youthink somethingshould be - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 282
, 0°F (-18°C) or colder. If yourvehiclehasthisoption, see "Engine Block Heater" inthe Index. What to Bo with Used Oil it ontheground, into sewers, or into streamsor bodies ofwater.Instead, recycle it by taking it to air cleaner filterandcrankcaseventilationfilter.See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 283
backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And. dirt csl! easily get ink your er'rgine, which will damage It. Aiways the air cleaner ir! place whea yodre driving. To removetheaircleanerfilteronagasengine,turnthewing counterclockwise.Removethecoverandchangethefilter. nuts - utomalB/c Transmission - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 284
200°F (82°C to 93°C). To check the transmission fluid hot: Getthevehiclewarmedupbydriving 50°F (10°C). . To check transmission fluid cold addedduringa cold check. To check the fluid . Then, w~thsut chufthg off th@engine, fokw./ these steps: 1. Flipthehandleupandthenpulloutthedipstickandwipe - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 285
up to. the -COLD area.for a cold check or the HOT area for a hot check. It doesn'ttakemuchfluid,generallylessthanapint.Don'toverfill.We recommendyouuseonlyfluidlabeledDEXRONBIIE,becausefluidswiththat label are especially made for your automatic transmission. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 286
yourmanualtransmissiondoesn'trequirechanging. How to Check: Becausethisoperationcanbealittledifficult, you may or youcould Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, thevehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is cool enoughforyoutorestyourfingers onthetransmissioncase. - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 287
How to Add Fluid: Here'show to add fluid.Refer to theMaintenanceSchedule to determine and Lubricants" in the what kind of fluidtouse.See"RecommendedFluids Index. 1. Removethefillerplug. 2. Add fluid atthefiller plug hole.Addonlyenoughfluid level up to thebottom of thefillerplughole. 3. Install - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 288
proper fluid should be added if the level does not reach the bottom of thediaphragm when it's in place in thereservoir.Seetheinstructions on the reservoir cap. 6-22 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 289
,theyhavetwoadditionalsystemsthatneedlubrication. Transfer case When to Check LubrkW4t: Refer to theMaintenanceSchedule to determinehowoften to checkthe lubricant.See"PeriodicMaintenanceInspections" in theIndex. How to Check and Add Lubricant: I PO230 If the level is below the bottom - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 290
to use: Refer to theMaintenanceScheduletodeterminewhat use.See"RecommendedFluidsandLubricants"intheIndex. kind of lubricant to When to Check and Change Lubricant: Refer to theMaintenanceSchedule to determinehowoften to checkthe lubricantandwhen to changeit.See"RecommendedFluidsandLubricants" in - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 291
add somelubricant.Addenoughlubricanttoraisethe level tothebottom of the filler plug hole. What to use: RefertotheMaintenanceScheduletodeterminewhatkind of lubricant to use.See"RecommendedFluids and Lubricants" in theIndex. gine Coolant 6-25 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 292
parts. Some conditions,suchasairtrapped in thecoolingsystem,canaffectthe coolantlevel in theradiator.Checkthecoolantlevelwhentheengineiscold and follow thestepsunder"AddingCoolant" for theproperway to add coolant. If you havetoaddcoolantmorethanfourtimesayear,haveyourdealer check your cooling - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 293
, you don? have to add extra inhibitors f additives which claim to irnpmve the system. These can be harnfui. or ... ...'...I . . : ...*k.,. .-' t PO206 To Check Coolant: Whenyourengine is cold, the coolant level should be at COLD, or a little higher.Whenyourengine is warm,the level shouldbe - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 294
When you replaceyourradiatorpressurecap, an AC@ cap is recommended. Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by athermostat in theenginecoolant system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolantthroughtheradiator until the coolant reaches apresettemperature. Whenyoureplace your - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 295
K2630 How To Check m W @ r %t@erin$ Fluid: Unscrewthecapandwipethedipstickwithacleanrag.Replace andcompletelytightenit.Ttienremovethecapagainandlookatthefluid level on the dipstick. the cap 8 Whentheenginecompartmentishot,thelevelshouldbeattheFULL mark. is cool,thelevelshouldbeatthe FULL * - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 296
I K2694 What to Add: RefertotheMaintenanceSchedule to determinewhatkind in theIndex. See"RecommendedFluidsandLubricants" of fluid to use. 6-30 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 297
To Add: Openthecaplabeled bottle is full. WASHER FLUID ONLY. Addwasherfluiduntilthe K2469 6-31 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 298
system. engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, Add brakefluidonlywhen work andyourvehiclecouldbedamaged. isdone on thebrakehydraulicsystem. % RefertotheMaintenanceScheduletodeterminewhentocheckyourbrake fluid.See"PeriodicMaintenance" in theIndex. To Check Brake - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 299
kind of fluid. For example, just B few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts So badly !hat they'll have to Hydro-Boosb Brake System (Hydraulic Pump) Thepowersteeringpump is alsousedastheHydro-boostpump.Referto "PowerSteeringSystem" in - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 300
vehicle ride smoothly and also control the travel of the suspension 'system. Whentheshockabsorbersareserviced,.anyreplacementshockabsorbers must be the same as the original equipment Belt Accessory Drive If yournewvehicleusesaserpentinebelt, thansystemswithseveralbelts. it is lighter,andmoredurable - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 301
.Unlatchtheend fromtheholdingclips.Removetheinsertandslideanewone in place. Makesuretheblade is secured in the clips. Air Conditioning Every now and then have your dealership check your air conditioning system to besure it hasnot lost anycoolingability. I you think.the systemis not - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 302
you how oftentolubricatethem.See "RecommendedFluidsandLubricants" in theIndexfortheproperlubricant use. You shouldnotusepenetrating oils becausetheycouldwashoutthefactory lock to bind. Deicers whichcontainalcohol installedlubricantandcausethe couldalso washawaythe lubricant, so be sure to lubricate - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 303
on working around a battery without getting hurt. ~~ Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer periods. uh Before you replaceanybulbs,besurethat engine isn't running. all thelightsareoffandthe 6-37 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 304
K2678 1. Removethefourscrews 3. Unplugandremove from theheadlightretainer. 2. Pulltheheadlightoutandremovetheretainer. old headlight. 4. Pluginthe newheadlightandputitinplace. 5. Installtheretainertotheheadlight. 6. Installthescrews. Halogenbulbshavepressurizedgasinsideandcanburst if you - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 305
p:.::xq :j: ... .: ... f . :3 PO234 1. Removethetwoscrewsatthetop 2. Pull thecompositeheadlightlensout. 3. 'Unplugtheelectricalconnector. of theradiatorsupport. 4. Turnthebulbcounterclockwiseandremove it. 5. Putthenewbulb in andturn it clockwiseuntil it istight. 6. Plug in - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 306
K2681 K2682 2. Squeezethe tab ontheside of the light socket while turning the socket counterclockwise. 3. Pulloutthesocket. 4. h s h in gentlyonthe thesocket. bulb, turn it counterclockwiseandremove it from 6-40 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 307
it locks. 7. Puttheparkinghumsignallightassemblybackintothevehicleand tighten the screws. Side Marker Bulb K2683 1.Removethescrewsandpull 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. out theparkinglturnsignallight assembly. Reachthroughtheopeningandturnthesidemarkerbulbsocket counterclockwiseandremoveit. Pull the - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 308
of thesocket ...,3. Putanew bulb intothesocketandpushitinuntilit is tight..., . . 4. Replace lens tighten screws. the and the . -...1. Remove screws lift the and ,. , ' #X - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 309
5. -Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket 6. Put in anew .bulb and push it in until it is tight.. 7. Replacethebulbretainer. 8. Replace the rear -light assembly .and tighten the screws. You may want to use a magnetic. screwdriver when installing the screws. 9. Closethetailgateorrear doors - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 310
Optkms Circuitbreakers in thefusepanelprotectthepowerwindows and otherpower accessories.Whenthecurrent load istooheavy,thecircuitbreakeropens and youdon'thaveone, and indexfinger and pull straightout. Besure to use thecorrectfuse. If you everhave a problem on theroad and of thecorrectvalue.Justpick - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 311
system has anoxygen (OS) sensorthathelpskeepyourengine's air-fuel mixtureataproperlevel.Useonlyunleaded fuel in yourvehicle. If you use leaded fuel,you could damageyouroxygen (OS) sensorand three-way catalytic converter. TheMalfunction indicator Lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOQN) on your instrument panel - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 312
PSllKPA (COLD) SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION U2134 The andweighyourvehicle. spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline. Neverexceedthe GVWRforyourvehicle,ortheGrossAxleWeight Rating ( rear GAWRs. If you do,parts on yourvehicle canbreak, or it - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 313
I Your warranty does not cover pads or components that fail because of overloading. If you put thingsinsideyourvehicle-likesuitcases, tools, packages,or If youhave to stop anything else-they will goasfastasthevehiclegoes. orturnquickly, - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 314
youmayneed put a limit onhowmanypeopleyoucarryinsideyourvehicle.Besure weighyourvehiclebeforeyoubuyandinstallthenewequipment. to to I YQU~ warranty doesn't cover parts or components that #ail because of owerimding. I Tires Wedon'tmaketires.Yournewvehiclecomeswithhighqualitytiresmadeby a leading - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 315
loadingandinflationpressuresatspeedsabove 65 mph (105 kmlh). 0 hfatkm-Tire Pressure The Certificationnire labelwhich is ontherearedgeofthedriver's door, or ontheincompletevehicledocument in thecab,showsthecorrectinflation "Cold'' meansyourvehiclehas pressures for your tires, when they're - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 316
e Tire overloading * Bad wear Bad handing Bad fuel emnomy. I your-tires have bo much air (overinflation), you can: get: . f . . I . a : Unusual wear * Bad a monthormore. Also, check the When to Check: Checkyourtiresonce tirepressure of thesparetire. How to Check: Use a good qualitypocket- - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 317
! i s T I - t I j 1 i 1 i g ! i i : K2474 6-5 1 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 318
Certificationnirelabel.Makecertainthatallwheelnutsare properlytightened.See"WheelNutTorque" in theIndex. A Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it isfastened,can makethewheelnutsbecomelooseafter a time. The wheelcould come off andcauseanaccident.Whenyouchangeawheel,remove anyrust or - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 319
.That way,yourvehiclewill continue to havetiresthataredesigned to giveproper endurance,handling,speedrating,traction,ride and otherthings during normal service on yourvehicle. If yourtireshave an all-season tread design, theTPCnumberwill be followed bya "MS" (for mud and - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 320
representingthetire'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. Sustainedhightemperaturecancausethematerial of thetire to degenerate and reducetirelife,andexcessivetemperaturecan lead to - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 321
tire life and bestoverallperformance. In mostcases,youwillnot need to haveyourwheelsalignedagain. However, if you noticeunusualtirewearoryourvehicle pulling onewayor theother,thealignmentmay need to bereset.Ifyounoticeyourvehicle vibratingwhendriving on asmoothroad,yourwheelsmayneedto be rebalanced - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 322
on the tires of the mar axle. Tighten the3 as tightly as possible with the ends secureiy fastened. Drive slowly and fallow the chain manufaeturerk instructions, tf you can hear the chains cantacting If yau have a tire size other your veQicle, stop and retighten them. If the contad continues, siow - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 323
in a thevehicle.Somearedangerous closedspace.When you useanything in acontainertocleanyour vehicle, be sure to followtheinstructions.Andalwaysopenyour doors or windowswhenyou'recleaningtheinside. Never use these to cleanyourvehicle: e Q Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 324
ofdustandloosedirt.Wipevinylwith a foam-type Your GM dealerhas two GM cleaners-asolvent-typespotlifterand powderedcleaner.Theywillcleannormalspotsandstainsverywell. Herearesomecleaningtips: Alwaysreadtheinstructionsonthecleanerlabel. Q * Cleanupstainsassoonasyoucan-beforetheyset. Q Useacleancloth - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 325
-642-6167). 1-800-433-3296 (in Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains: Likegrease,oil,butter,margarine,shoepolish tar andasphaltwillstain if left onavehicle seatfabric.Theyshouldberemovedassoonaspossible.Becareful, because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to bleed. Q Nsn - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 326
mild soapandwater to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel.Sprayscontainingsiliconesorwaxesmaycauseannoyingreflections thewindshield and evenmake it difficulttoseethroughthewindshieldunder certain conditions. in care of Safety Belts Keepbeltscleanand dry. Do notbleach or dyesafetybelts - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 327
. wax or othermaterialmaybeon the blade or windshield. Cleantheoutsidewindshield with GM WindshieldCleaner. Bon-Ami Powder :' (GM Part No. 1050011). Thewindshield is clean if beadsdonotformwhen you rinse it withwater. Cleanthebladebywipingvigorouslywitha cloth soaked in fullstrength washersolvent - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 328
ofwax,rubbed to ahighpolish, is recommendedfor all bright metal parts. Akminum Wheeis (If So Equipped) Youraluminumwheelshave a protective coating 9ave aluminum wheels, don't use an automatic vehicle wash that has hard silicon carbde theparts makesurethe body repairshopappliesanti- - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 329
Minorchipsandscratchescanberepairedwithtouch-upmaterialsavailable fromyourdealerorotherserviceoutlets.Largerareasoffinishdamagecan becorrected in yourdealer'sbodyandpaintshop. Underbody Maintenance Chemicalsused for iceandsnowremovalanddustcontrolcancollectonthe underbody. If thesearenotremoved, - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 330
TO077 6-64 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 331
also appears on theVehicleCertification and ServicePartslabels and thecertificates of title and registration. Engine identification Theeighthcharacter in your VIN istheenginecodeforyour GM engine. This code will help youidentifyyourengine,specifications,andreplacement parts in thissection. 6-65 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 332
I 4- 9 C :. 2 p a;,F- I c\B cF 'J PO172 6-66 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 333
WHEELBASE VEH!CLL IOLNTIFICATION NUMBER < MODEL DESIGNATION OPTIONCONTCNT ! PAINT TECHNOLOGY U2680 You'll findthislabel ontheinside everneedtoorderparts.Onthislabel Q of theglovebox. is: It's veryhelpful if you Your VIN. Q Its model designation. Paint information. A list of allproduction - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 334
,andaresubjecttochange. If a part listed in thismanualisnotthesameasthepartused in your vehicle GM truck when it was built, or ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecontactyour dealer. *All quantitiesareapproximate. *Afterrefill,thelevel MUST be checkedasoutlinedunder"EngineCooling System"inSection 5. TO292 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 335
Air PCV Spark** Oil Engine Plugs Va Ive Filter Cleaner (VW 4.3 (P) PF5 1 A1 78CW CV789C .CR43TS cv774c CR43TS 5.0 (H) PF35t A348C CV7746 .CR43TS 5.7 (K) PF35t A348C PF35 A644C 6.2 (C) A644C 6.2 (J)* PF35 A91 7C 6.5 (F)* PF35 CV774C .CR43TS A348C 7.4 (N) PF35 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 336
Feed 15 Amp Turn-B/U Back-upLamps,TurnSignals 10 Amp EMC/Ign T.C.C.,AirDiverter,E.S.C.,E.G.R.,E.C.M. Ign.,R.W.A.L.BrakeSwitch ThrottleBodyInjectors Inj.A 10 Amp Brake A.B.S., Cluster-Speed0 15 Amp AClHtr H.V.A.C. 4 WD,Aux.Batt.Relay 25Amp ctsy 20Amp DomeLamp,Ctsy.andGloveBoxLps. (TR-9), Radio(Memory - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 337
25 AMP 30 AMP CLEAR GREEN 6-71 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 338
6-72 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 339
7-3 7-3 7-4 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...Recording Maintenance Services ...Selecting The Proper Maintenance Services ...GasolineEngineswithLightDutyEmisslons- Scheduled Maintenance Services ...7-4 Maintenance Schedule I ...7-6 GasolineEngineswithLightDutyEmissionsMaintenance Schedule II - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 340
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services ...Owner Checks and Services...Recommended Fluids & Lubricants ...Service Station Checks... 7-18 7-22 7-25 7-20 7-27 Maintenance Record ... 7-2 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 341
parts andpractices. Propervehiclemaintenancenotonlyhelpskeepyourvehicle in goodworking condition, , you willprobably want to get the service information GM publishes. For information on how to obtain various service publications for your vehicle, see "Service Publications" in the Index. You will - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 342
theworkusinggenuine GWI parts. Theseschedulesareforvehiclesthat: carrypassengersandcargowithintherecommendedlimits Maintenance Chart Your enginetype(GasolineorDiesel) and itsemissionsclassification(Light Duty or HeavyDutyEmissions) will tell youwhichmaintenancechart to - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 343
Diesel 6.5L V8/Diesel 7.4- V8/TBI ,Except 454 SS Model with 454 SS Model LD HD LD HD HD HD LD TO268 NOTE: TBI is a throttle body injection system below freezing. The engineisat low speed most of the time(as in door-to-door delivery, stop-and-go traffic, or commercialuse). You operate in - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 344
FOOTNOTES: *An EmissionControlService **See "Explanation of ScheduledMaintenanceServices" in thissection. tTo determinetheemissionsclassification of yourenginerefer to "Selecting the ProperMaintenanceChart" in this section. TO337 7-6 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 345
THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 Itm) ARETO BE DONE AFTER 60,000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS. TO338 7-7 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 346
FOOTNOTE *AnEmissionControlService "See"Explanation of ScheduledMaintenanceServices" in this section. tTo determine the emissions classification of your engine refer to "Selecting the Proper Maintenance Chart" in this section. TO332 7-8 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 347
THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000MILES (100 000 km) ARE TO BE DONE AFTER 60,000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS. I TO3331 7-9 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 348
FOOTNOTES: * An Emission Control Service "*See "Explallation of ScheduledMaintenanceServices" in this section. A Also aNoiseEmissionControlService El Applicable only tovehicles sold in theUnitedStates t To determinetheemissionsclassification of your enginerefer to "Selecting the 7-1 0 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 349
THESERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km) ARE TO BE DONE AFTER 60,000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS. TO340 7-1 1 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 350
FOOTNOTES: * An Emission Control Service *"See "Explanation of ScheduledMaintenanceServices" in thissection. A Also aNoiseEmission Control Service Applicableonly to vehicles sold in theUnitedStates t To determinetheemissionsclassification of your enginerefer to "SelectingtheProper Chart" Maintenance - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 351
THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km) RE TO BE DONE AFTER 60,000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS. 7-1 3 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 352
Emission Control Service ** See"ExplanationofScheduledMaintenanceServices" in thissection. Applicableonly to trucks sold in theUnitedStates. A Also, aNoiseControlService(applicable to vehicleswithengine VIN Code J). t This mamtenance applies schedule to all diesel available. engines TO330 * 7-1 4 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 353
THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km) ARE TO BE DONE AFTER 60,000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS. - TO341 7-1 5 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 354
Emission Control Service *' See "Explanation of ScheduledMaintenanceServices" in this section. S Applicable only to trucks sold in theUnited States. A Also,a Noise Control Service(applicable to vehicleswithengine VIN Code J). t This maintenance schedule applies to sit diesel engines available. TO331 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 355
If your driving conditions do NOT meet those specified in "Scheduled THESERVICES SHOWN ON THISCHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km) ARE TO BE DONE AFTER 60,000MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS. TO336 7-1 7 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 356
damage intervalsintheMaintenanceCharts. the clutch assembly. 4. ENGINE IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT (DIESEL. ENGINE§)* -Adjust to thespecificationsshownontheunderhoodlabel. calibrated test equipment. Youmustuse 5. COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE* -Drain,flushandrefillsystemwithnew coolant.See"EngineCoolant" in - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 357
AIR CLEANERFILTER SERVICE AutomaticTransmission -Changethetransmissionfluidand filter every 15,000 miles(25 000 km) forvehiclesunder8,600 GVWR or every 12,000miles (20 000 km)forvehiclesover8,600 GVWR if thevehicle of these conditions Transmission fluiddoesnotrequireperiodic changing. 9. CDRV SYSTEM - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 358
CONTROLLED AIR CLEANER INSPECTION" A-(If so equipped.)Inspectallhosesandductsforproperhookup. Makesurevalveworksproperly. 18. ENGINE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT(S) INSPECTION* -Inspectbelts. Look forcracks,fraying,wear,andpropertension.Adjust or replaceas needed. 19. EVAPORATIVE CONTROL SYSTEM (ECS - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 359
BRAKE SYSTEM INSPECTION W h e n theengineoil is changed, inspectthelinesandhosesforproperhookup,binding,leaks,cracks, chafing,etc.Checktheparkingbrakeadjustment,andthefluidlevel in themastercylinder. A low fluidlevelcanindicateworndiscbrakepads whichmayneed to be serviced.t *AnEmissionControlService - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 360
,wheelcylinders,parking brake,etc.,atthesametime.Removeanyrust or dirtfromthewheeland mountingsurfacesbeforemountingthewheel. Inspectbrakes more often ifdrivinghabits or conditionsresult in frequentbraking. Owner Checks and Sewices Listed below are owner checks and services which should - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 361
an automatic transmission, the key should gear shift is in P (Park). On vehicleswithakeyreleaselever,tryto pressingthelever.Thekeyshouldturnto depressed. On all vehicles,thekeyshouldcomeoutonly turn to Lock onlywhenthe turn thekey to Lock without bock onlywiththekeylever in Lock. Parking brake and - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 362
dealer's service department or other qualified service center do or excessive wear. Exhaust System Inspection -Inspectthecompletesystemincludingthe three-waycatalyticconverter. ~ Drive Axle Service -Check rearlfrontaxlefluidlevelandaddasneeded.; Checkconstantvelocityjointsandaxlesealsforleaking. - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 363
Dealer. USAGE FLUDD/LUBWICANB Engine' Oil EngineCoolant HydraulicClutchSystem HydraulicBrakeSystems ParkingBrakeCables Power, Steering System ManualSteeringGear Automatic Transmission 3M GoodwrenchMotor Oil orequivalentforAPI )r SGlCE of therecommended viscosity. Service SG Mixture of waterand - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 364
Shaft SplinelUniversal Joint Automatic Transmissin Shift Linkage, Floor ShiftLinkage,HoodandDoorHinges, Body DoorHingePins,TailgateHingeandLinkage, Folding Seat, Fuel'Door Hinge KeyLockCylinders ~~ ~ . I I I . I . . I ! Use regular engine oil or a synthetic light i, weight engine oil (SAE - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 365
Maintenance Record Aftereach of theprecedingScheduledMaintenanceSewices is performed, record thedate,odometerreading,servicesperformed(listitemnumbers).and who performedtheservicesintheappropriatecolumn.Inaddition,retain copies of yourreceipts. It is suggestedthatreceiptsbekeptwithyour Owner'sManual - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 366
It is importantforyouoraservicestationattendant fill. under-hoodchecksateachfuel 8 to performthese Checktheengineoillevelandadd Checktheenginecoolantlevel necessary. if necessary. Q in therecoverybottleand add if fluidlevelandadd Seetheseitems in theIndexforinformationonhow * - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 367
Page 6-34 only. 87 octane or higher. For capacity. See Page 6-69 '.. : .:: , f ' / - . , , . - . . . .,., - . . , . : ... See Tire-Loading sttcker on the inside of the rear edge of the driver's door. See Page 6-46 See Tire-Loading sticKer on the inside of the rear etige of the - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 368
i i I - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 369
to report any safety defects. Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...8-2 Customer Assistance for HearinglSpeech Impaired ... .€I-3 GM Participation in Better Business Bureau MediationlArbitratisn Program Reporting Safety Defects ...Roadside Assistance ... ...8-3 8-4 ,845 Service Publications ...8-6 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 370
Service, or theGeneralManager. contacttheownerofthedealership STEP TWO -If aftercontactingamember of DealershipManagement, it appearsyourconcerncannotberesolvedbythedealershipwithoutfurther help,contacttheGMCTruckConsumerRelationsManagerbycalling 1 -800-GMC-TRUCK (1 -800-462-8782). In Canada panel - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 371
aTDDorconventionalteletypewriter(TTY)cancommunicate with GMC Truck by dialing: In the United States ...I -800-GMC-TKTD In Canada ...1-800-263-3830. Warranty. We prefer that younotresort to BBB AUTO LINE until after a final .decision is madeundertheCustomerSatisfactionProcedure.However, - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 372
file yourcomplainttothetimeadecisionisrendered (or 47 days if youdidnot GMC Truck). first contact your dealer or LINE* unlessstatelawprovides if youare otherwise.Whateveryourpreferencemaybe,rememberthat unhappywiththeresultsof BBB AUTO LINE - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 373
with a network of GMC Truck's dealer services. Just dial GMC Truck Roadside Assistance at 1-800-GMC-TRUCK (1-800-462 year,includingweekendsandholidays.Shouldyouhaveany questionsaboutRoadsideassistance,callthe GMC TruckRoadside Assistance Center or Contact your dealer. In Canada, call 1-808-268-6800 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 374
pounds(4536kg). In Canada,informationpertaining to ProductServiceBulletinsandIndexes of CanadaLimited,Service canbeobtainedbywritingto:GeneralMotors Publications technician service your vehicle better. Mostbulletinsapply to conditions affecting a small number oftrucks.Your GMC Truckdealer - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 375
buy. How You can Get an Bndex: Indexesare published periodically,Most of the PSP's which could potentially apply to themostrecent GMC Truckmodelswillbe listed in themostrecent publicationforthatmodel year. Thismeans you maywant to wait until the end ofthemodelyear before ordering an index, if you - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 376
."Technicianshavetheequipment, tools, safetyinstructions, and know-howto do ajobquickly and safely. GMC Truckreservestheright November, 1992. to changetheseprocedureswithoutnoticeafter GMC Truck Sewice Publicatjoms You can gettheseProductServicePublications by usingtheorderformat the end of this - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 377
35 Air Cleaner ...6-1 6 Air Conditioning ...3.5. 6-69 Rear (Wagon Models) ...3-8 . . Refrigerant Capacity ...6-69 ...System Controls ...3-6 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...3-21 AntilockBrakes(See"Brakes") System .Warning Light...2-70 Appearance Care...6-57 Materials ...6-64 Arbitration Program ...8-3 Audio - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 378
Impaired...8-3 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8-2 D Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) ...2-47 Indicator Light ...2.47. 2-73 Dome Lights...2-48 Doors...2-5 2-6 Locks...Panel ...2-9 Driving Across an Incline ...4.31, 4-32 After Off-Road Driving ...4-34 At Night ...4-35 Braking ...4-13 Control - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 379
48 Exhaust System...6-45 Fan Noise ...5-16 Filter Replacement Chart ...6-69 Finish Care ...6-61 Damage...6-62 Fluid 6-1 Automatic Transmission...7 Brake...-6-32 E Oil (See ."Oil") 6-68 Capacities...Coolant...11 5. Front Axle ...6-24 Hydraulic Clutch ...6-21 Leak Check ...6-35 Manual Transmission - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 380
, Ice or Snow ...5-31 Ignition Switch...1 2-1 Inflation-Tire Pressure ...6-49 Instrument Panel ...2-62 Standard Cluster ...2-64 Jack and Pools ...5-18 Removal ...5-18 Storage...5-29, 5-30 Jump Starting ...5-3 9-4 J Charging System Light ...2-71 Check Gages Light ...2-73 Dome ...2-48 Front Parking - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 381
to Add ...6-15 When to Change ...Owner Checks and Services ...7-22 s P Parking On Hills...4-49 Over Things That Burn ...2-27 Torque (Automatic Lock Transmission) ...2-24, 4-52 ; Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) ...2-26 Parking Brake ...2-23 Passing Other Vehicles ...4-21, 4-61 PavementMarkings - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 382
Latches ...1-5 SecondaryAir Injection (AIR) System ...6-45 Service Do-It-Yourself ...6-3 Parts Identification Label ...6-67 Publications ...8-6. 8-8 ReplacementPartsandFilter Recommendations...6-69 Service Engine Soon Light ...2-72 7-28 Service Station Checks ...Shift Indicator bight ...2-22 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 383
Lock (Automatic Transmission) ...2-24, 4-52 Trip Odometer ...2-67 w Warning Lights. Gages 2-68. 2-76 and Indicators ...(Also See "tights") Devices, Other ...5-3 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance...6-55 Aluminum ...6-62 Hub CapsNVheel Nut Caps ...0-4 Ventilation System ...3-2 Air Vents ...3-3 Tips ...3-2 - 1993 GMC Suburban | Owner's Manual - Page 384
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