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Features & Controls II Section Here you can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your vehicle. and information on starting. shifting. and braking . Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly- and what to do if you have a problem . ror explanation of vehicle symbols. refer "Vehicle Symbols" in the to Introduction . Keys ... ...2-3 2-5 Your Doors and How They Work ...SideDoors ...DoorLocks ...Tailgate ...Theft ...New Vehicle Break-In ...Ignitionswitch ...Starting Your Engine ...Driving Through Deep Standing Water ...Automatic Transmission ...Five-Speed Manual Transmission ...Locking Rear Axle ...ParkingBrake ...Parking Over Things That Burn ...EngineExhaust ... 2-5 2-6 2-7 2-8 2-9 2-10 2-12 2-14 2-16 2-19 2-21 2-21 2-24 2-25 Running Your Engine While You're Parked ...2-26 2-1

Section	Page
Table of Contents	6
How to Use This Manual	7
Safety Warnings and Symbols	8
Vehicle Damage Warnings	9
Vehicle Symbols	9
Seats and Restraint Systems	13
Seats and Seat Controls	14
Head Restraints	18
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	19
Why Safety Belts Work	20
Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts	23
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	24
Adults	24
Driver Position	25
Lap-Shoulder Belt	25
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	31
Right Front Passenger Position	31
Center Passenger Position	32
Lap Belt	32
Rear Seat Passenger Positions	33
Children	35
Smaller Children and Babies	35
Child Restraints	37
Larger Children	42
Safety Belt Extender	45
Checking Your Restraint Systems	45
Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash	45
Features and Controls	47
Keys	49
Your Doors and How They Work	51
Side Doors	51
Door Locks	52
Tailgate	53
Theft	54
New Vehicle Break-In	55
Ignition Switch	56
Starting Your Engine	58
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	60
Automatic Transmission	62
Five-Speed Manual Transmission	65
Locking Rear Axle	67
Parking Brake	67
Parking Over Things That Burn	70
Engine Exhaust	71
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	72
Four-Wheel Drive	73
Manual Transfer Case	73
Electronic Transfer Case	75
Windows	77
Horn	79
Tilt Wheel	79
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	80
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator	80
Headlight High-Low Beam	82
Windshield Wipers	82
Windshield Washer	83
Cruise Control	85
Lights	91
Mirrors	94
Accessory Power Outlets	97
Cigarette Lighter/Ashtray	98
Storage Compartments	99
Instrument Cluster	101
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	104
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Feed Wire	113
Trailer Wiring Harness	114
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	115
Comfort Controls	116
Flow-Through Ventilation System	116
Heater Controls	117
Heater/Air Conditioning Controls	118
Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater)	119
Audio Systems	119
FM Stereo	120
AM	120
AM Stereo	120
How to Operate Your ETR AM Radio	121
How to Operate Your ETR AM-FM Stereo Audio System	122
How to Operate Your ETR AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System	124
How to Operate Your ETR AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System With Equalizer	127
Care of Your Cassette Player	130
How to Operate Your ETR AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System	131
Care of Compact Discs	136
Fixed Mast Antenna	136
Your Driving and the Road	137
Defensive Driving	138
Drunken Driving	138
Control of a Vehicle	141
Braking	141
Steering	144
Steering Tips	144
Passing	147
Loss of Control	148
Driving Guidelines	149
Off-Road Driving With Your Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle	149
Driving at Night	161
Driving in the Rain	162
City Driving	164
Freeway Driving	165
Hill and Mountain Roads	167
Winter Driving	169
Recreational Vehicle Towing (Four-Wheel Drive Only)	172
Towing a Trailer	174
Problems on the Road	183
Hazard Warning Flashers	184
Other Warning Devices	185
Jump Starting	185
Towing Your Vehicle	190
Engine Overheating	194
If a Tire Goes Flat	202
Changing a Flat Tire	202
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	216
Service & Appearance Care	219
Service	220
Fuel	221
Checking Things Under the Hood	224
Engine Oil	227
Air Cleaner	232
Automatic Transmission Fluid	233
Manual Transmission Fluid	236
Hydraulic Clutch	238
Rear Axle	238
Transfer Case	239
Front Axle	240
Engine Coolant	241
Power Steering Fluid	244
Windshield Washer Fluid	246
Brake Master Cylinder	247
Replacing Brake System Parts	250
Battery	250
Vehicle Storage	250
Bulb Replacement	251
Other Maintenance Items	257
Loading Your Vehicle	263
Tires	269
Appearance Care	277
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	286
Service Parts Identification Label	288
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	288
Capacities and Specifications Charts	291
Maintenance Schedule	297
A Word About Maintenance	298
Your Vehicle and the Environment	298
Scheduled Maintenance Services	299
Selecting The Proper Maintenance Schedule	299
Maintenance Schedule I	300
Maintenance Schedule II	302
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services	303
Owner Checks and Services	306
At Least Once a Month	306
At Least Four Times a Year	306
At Least Once a Year	306
Periodic Maintenance Inspections	308
Recommended Fluids & Lubricants	309
Maintenance Record	311
Service Station Checks	312
Customer Assistance Information	315
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	316
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD)	317
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	317
Reporting Safety Defects To the United States Government	318
Reporting Safety Defects To the Canadian Government	319
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	319
Roadside Assistance	320
Courtesy Transportation	320
Service Publications	321

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