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Section	Page
Table of Contents	6
Seats and Restraint Systems	12
Seats and Seat Controls	13
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	19
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	23
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	24
Driver Position	24
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System	31
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	37
Right Front Passenger Position	37
Center Front Passenger Position (4-Door Models)	37
Rear Seat Passengers	39
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults (4-Door Models)	42
Center Rear Passenger Position (4-Door Models)	45
Children	46
Child Restraints	48
Larger Children	55
Safety Belt Extender	58
Checking Your Restraint Systems	58
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	59
Features and Controls	62
Keys	63
Keyless Entry System	67
Endgate/Liftgate	70
Theft	73
New Vehicle "Break-In"	74
Ignition Positions	74
Starting Your Engine	76
Engine Coolant Heater	78
Automatic Transmission Operation	79
Manual Transmission	82
Locking Rear Axle	84
All-Wheel Drive	84
Four-Wheel Drive	84
Parking Brake	90
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only)	91
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)	94
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only)	94
Parking Over Things That Burn	95
Engine Exhaust	95
Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission)	96
Windows	97
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	99
Exterior Lamps	106
Mirrors	110
Accessory Power Outlets	124
Sunroof	124
Universal Transmitter	125
Instrument Panel	128
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	133
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	144
Comfort Controls	145
Climate Control System	145
Air Conditioning	146
Heating	146
Ventilation System	147
Defogging and Defrosting	148
Rear Window Defogger	148
Audio Systems	149
Setting the Clock	149
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control	149
AM-FM Stereo	149
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	151
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer	153
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control	156
Theft-Deterrent Feature	160
Understanding Radio Reception	162
Tips About Your Audio System	162
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	163
Care of Your Compact Discs	164
Fixed Mast Antenna	164
Your Driving and the Road	166
Defensive Driving	167
Drunken Driving	168
Control of a Vehicle	171
Braking	171
Steering	174
Off-Road Recovery	176
Passing	177
Loss of Control	178
Driving Guidelines	179
Driving at Night	193
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	194
City Driving	197
Freeway Driving	198
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	199
Highway Hypnosis	200
Hill and Mountain Roads	200
Winter Driving	202
Recreational Vehicle Towing (Four-Wheel Drive with the Manual Shift Transfer Case Only)	206
Recreational Vehicle Towing (Except Four-Wheel Drive with the Manual Shift Transfer Case)	207
Loading Your Vehicle	207
Towing a Trailer	210
Problems on the Road	222
Hazard Warning Flashers	223
Other Warning Devices	223
Jump Starting	224
Towing Your Vehicle	228
Engine Overheating	233
Engine Fan Noise	243
If a Tire Goes Flat	243
Changing a Flat Tire	244
Compact Spare Tire	256
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	257
Service and Appearance Care	260
Fuel	262
Fuels in Foreign Countries	263
Filling Your Tank	264
Checking Things Under the Hood	265
Engine Oil	268
Air Cleaner	272
Automatic Transmission Fluid	273
Manual Transmission Fluid	277
Hydraulic Clutch	278
Rear Axle	279
Four-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive	280
Engine Coolant	282
Radiator Pressure Cap	285
Thermostat	285
Power Steering Fluid	285
Windshield Washer Fluid	286
Brakes	287
Battery	291
Bulb Replacement	292
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacment	297
Tires	299
Appearance Care	308
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	308
Care of Safety Belts	311
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	313
Appearance Care Materials Chart	316
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	317
Service Parts Identification Label	317
Electrical System	317
Replacement Bulbs	321
Capacities and Specifications	322
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	323
Maintenance Schedule	324
Introduction	325
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	327
Short Trip/City Definition	328
Short Trip/City Intervals	328
Long Trip/Highway Definition	329
Long Trip/Highway Intervals	329
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule	330
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule	353
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	369
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	373
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	375
Part E: Maintenance Record	378
Customer Assistance Information	380
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	381
Address for Writing to GMC	383
Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	383
GMC Roadside Assistance	384
Phone Number for Roadside Assistance	386
Canadian Roadside Assistance	386
GMC Courtesy Transportation	387
BBB Autoline Information	388
Warranty Information	389
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States	389
Reporting Safety Defects to Canada	390
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	390
Ordering Service Publications in Canada	390
How to Order Service Publications	391
Order Form for Service Publications	392

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