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Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way. It is the amount of weight you can add to your front axle before reaching your front GAWR. The front axle reserve capacity for your vehicle can be found in the lower Page For example, adding a lbs. Using the formula, if the snow plow is 4 ft. But, you can figure about lbs. Page Trailer Recommendations Your dealer can help you make a good vehicle match. This will tell you the loads on your axles. Page Towing A Trailer Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab General Motors is aware that some vehicle owners may consider having the pickup box removed and a commercial or recreational body installed.

Before you do so, first contact the GM Customer Assistance Office for your area for information on such conversions specific to this vehicle. It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle.

Axle Max. Trailer Wt. Ratio V6 Auto 3. Ratio V8 3. Page Weight Of The Trailer Tongue Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.

Here are some rules to follow: If you use a step bumper hitch, your bumper could be damaged in sharp turns. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. Page Parking On Hills When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes.

If you turn your engine off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, your vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating. Page Trailer Wiring Harness Trailer Wiring Harness Your vehicle is equipped with one of the following wiring harnesses for towing a trailer or hauling a slide in camper. Basic Trailer Wiring Package All regular and extended cab pickups have a six trailer towing harness. This harness with a seven heavy duty trailer connector is attached to a bracket on the platform hitch.

A connector will have to be added to the wiring harness which connects to the camper. The harness is for an electric trailer brake controller and includes a trailer battery feed fuse. This harness and fuse should be installed by your dealer or a qualified service center. Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain your battery. Power Winches If you wish to use a power winch on your vehicle, only use it when your vehicle is stationary or anchored.

They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Press the button at the top of the steering column all the way down to make your front and rear turn signal Page Jump Starting Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.

But please use the following steps to do it safely. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you. Page 2. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. Page 6. Page V8 Engine V6 Engine 9. When connecting the cable, be sure it is not near any engine parts that will move. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for awhile. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.

Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.

Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Coolant Surge Tank B. If you do, you can be burned. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will.

Page 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise left about one full turn. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.

Page yellowblue 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure engine and let it run until you can feel the upper cap is hand tight. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.

You and they could be badly injured. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1.

If there is a cover, move the seats forward and turn the wing nut on the cover counterclockwise to remove it. The wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer can be removed by turning the wing nut counterclockwise. Page Follow these instructions to lower the spare tire: 1. If the vehicle is equipped with a hoist lock, open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remove the lock.

Assemble the wheel wrench and the two jack handle extensions as shown. Page Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extensions as needed. Attach the jack handle to the jack. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack lift head a little. Page Spare Tire If your vehicle has wheel nut caps, loosen them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise.

If you have a center cap with wheel nut caps, the wheel nut caps are designed to remain with the center cap. Remove the center cap. If the wheel has a smooth center piece, place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry out. Position the jack under the vehicle. If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle All other models , position the jack on the frame behind the flat tire. Page Rear Position 3.

Make sure the jack head is positioned so that the rear axle is resting securely between the grooves that are on the jack head. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. Page yellowblue 8. Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown by turning the wheel wrench clockwise.

Rear Position 7. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack completely. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.

Wing Nut F. Storage Bag B. Wheel Blocks G. Bottle Jack Holder C. Wheel Wrench and H. Bottle Jack Extensions Retainer I. Wheel Block D. Gloves Retainer E. Wheel Wrench and Extensions Store the flat tire where the spare tire was stored. Hoist Assembly E. Valve Stem, Pointed Down B. Wheel Wrench F. Flat or Spare Tire C. Extensions G. Retainer D.

Hoist Shaft H. Hoist Cable 5. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle. Continue turning the wheel wrench until the tire is secure and the cable is tight. That will clear the area around your front wheels. If you have a four wheel drive vehicle, shift into 4HI. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back.

Page Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels.

There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task.

Page If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards indicated on the underhood emission control label , it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected. Page Fuels In Foreign Countries To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your emission control system to function properly.

Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the fuel. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. While refueling, hang the filler cap by the tether using the hook located on the inside of the filler door. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor.

You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. Lift the hood. Coolant Surge Tank C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator D. Engine Oil Dipstick E. Fan G. Engine Oil Fill H. You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder. But you must use the right kind.

This part explains what kind of oil to use. Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds. To remove the air filter, loosen the screws on the cover.

Lift the cover upward. Lift the filter out of the air cleaner housing. Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if the engine backfires. Page Automatic Transmission Fluid 2. If your vehicle does not have a panel under the center of the instrument panel, or when the panel is removed, reach under the instrument panel towards the front of the vehicle and pull downward on the filter retaining bracket.

Page How To Check How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. Page Checking Transmission Fluid Cold A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off and is used only as a reference. Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50 more.

Page How To Add Fluid 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area, below the cross hatched area, for a cold check or in the HOT area or cross hatched area for a hot check. See your maintenance schedule to find out when to change your transmission fluid.

How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your GM dealership service department. Remove the filler plug. Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom of the filler plug hole. If the fluid level is good, install the plug and be sure it is fully seated. Page Rear Axle When to Check and What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the fluid level in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid.

Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. Use care not to overtighten plug. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use.

When the differential is at operating temperature warm , add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap little when the engine and radiator are hot. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.

Page Power Steering Fluid NOTICE: Your coolant surge tank pressure cap is a 15 psi kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating.

Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing.

Page Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled with DOT There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.

Page Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be above MIN. Page Brake Adjustment Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied.

This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM specifications. We recommend an ACDelco battery.

Page Headlamps 1. Remove the two pins on the top of the headlamp assembly. To remove the pins, turn the outer pin outward and pull it straight up. To remove the inner pin, turn it inward and pull it straight up. Sidemarker Lamp B. Retainer Clip C. Front Turn Signal Lamp D. Daytime Running Lamp 1. Remove the headlamp lens assembly as mentioned previously. Press the retainer clip, located behind the turn signal housing, towards the outside of the vehicle.

Remove the screws and lift off the lamp assembly. Cargo Lamps B. Center High Mounted Stoplamps 2. If a cargo lamp is replaced, put a new cargo lamp bulb into the socket and press it in until it is tight before turning the socket counterclockwise. Stoplamp B. Turn Signal Lamp C. Back up Lamp 3. Press the release tab and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp housing. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket. Press a new bulb into the socket and turn the socket clockwise into the taillamp housing until it clicks.

Turn Signal Lamp B. Stoplamp C. Back 1. Using your hands, peel the rubber seal away from the lens. Lift the lens off the lamp assembly. Page To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly: 1. Lift the wiper arm and turn the blade until it is facing away from the windshield. Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.

When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number. This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States. The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control.

You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured. Page Appearance Care NOTICE: Continued Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. Page Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee black , egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: 1.

Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. Page Cleaning Glass Surfaces Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel.

Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Page Washing Your Vehicle Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance.

Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water. Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that look worn. Page Finish Care Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel.

A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Page Chemical Paint Spotting Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch materials available from your dealer or other service outlets.

You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor which is mounted to the fuse block access door. Page Center Instrument Panel Utility Block The center instrument panel utility block is located underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column.

You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor. The fuse extractor is located in the underhood electrical center. Page yellowblue See refrigerant charge label under the hood for charge capacity information and requirements. Page Crankcase Capacity Approximate After refill, the level must be rechecked. Add enough engine oil so that the fluid is within the proper operating range. Page Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available at the time of printing, and are subject to change.

If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was built, or if you have any questions, please contact your GM dealer. Page Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle.

Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your dealer for details. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer. Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver's responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner.

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To avoid the risk of injury, never use recovery hooks to tow a vehicle. To check for phone or other device compatibility, see my. Do not use summer-only tires in winter conditions, as it would adversely affect vehicle safety, performance and durability. Use only GM-approved tire and wheel combinations. For important tire and wheel information, go to my. Tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment not included.

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