GMC C series 2002

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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual3
How to Use this Manual4
Safety Warnings and Symbols4
Vehicle Damage Warnings5
Vehicle Symbols5
Model Reference7
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems8
Seats and Seat Controls9
Head Restraints10
Seatback Latches10
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone14
Why Safety Belts Work15
Here Are Questions Many People Ask18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly19
Lap-Shoulder Belt19
Driver Position19
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy28
Right Passenger Position28
Center Passenger Position29
Lap Belt29
Infants and Young Children30
Restraint Systems for Children34
Top Strap37
Older Children40
Safety Belt Extender43
Checking Your Restraint Systems43
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash43
Section 2 Features and Controls44
Manual Windows46
Power Windows - if Equipped46
Door Locks49
Power Door Locks - if Equipped50
Leaving Your Vehicle50
Key in the Ignition50
Ignition Positions52
Starting Your Gasoline Engine52
Automatic Transmission52
Manual Transmission53
Starter Motor Operation53
Starting Your Engine53
Starting the Diesel Engine55
Stopping the Diesel Engine55
Fast Idle System57
Engine Checks before Operating59
Engine Coolant Heater (if Equipped)60
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater61
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake61
Manual Transmission64
Air Suspension (if Equipped)65
Automatic Transmission Operation66
Manual Transmission Operation67
Using the Clutch67
Two-Speed Rear Axle69
Hydraulic Brakes (if Equipped)70
Propshaft Brake Burnish Procedure70
Parking over Things that Burn76
Engine Exhaust76
Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission)77
Tilt Wheel (if Equipped)78
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever79
Turn and Lane-Change Signals79
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer81
Windshield Wipers81
Windshield Washer82
Cruise Control (if Equipped)83
Rear Axle Differential Lock Control89
Exterior Lamps91
Daytime Running Lamps92
Interior Lamps94
Outside Mirrors94
Heated Outside Mirrors (if Equipped)95
Sun Visors96
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter96
Air Connections98
Electrical Connections98
Instrument Panel Cluster101
Speedometer and Odometer102
Tachometer (if Equipped)103
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators103
Brake System Warning Light107
Parking Brake Warning Light110
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light111
Trailer Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light112
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage112
Low Coolant Warning Light113
Diesel Engines114
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)115
Engine Oil Pressure Gage116
Differential Lock Indicator Light118
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light119
Fuel Gage119
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems122
Comfort Controls123
Air Conditioning126
Defogging and Defrosting127
Ventilation System127
Audio Systems128
Setting the Clock128
Remote Cassette Tape Player (if Equipped)131
Understanding Radio Reception132
Tips about Your Audio System132
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player133
Fixed Mast Antenna133
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road134
Defensive Driving135
Drunken Driving136
Control of a Vehicle139
Hydraulic Brake Systems140
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)141
Braking in Emergencies142
Power Steering143
Steering Tips143
Steering in Emergencies144
Off-Road Recovery145
Loss of Control147
Driving at Night148
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads150
Driving through Deep Standing Water152
Driving through Flowing Water153
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips153
City Driving154
Freeway Driving155
Highway Hypnosis156
Hill and Mountain Roads157
Winter Driving159
Driving on Snow or Ice159
If You're Caught in a Blizzard161
Loading Your Vehicle163
Section 5 Problems on the Road168
Hazard Warning Flashers169
Other Warning Devices171
Jump Starting172
Towing Your Vehicle178
Engine Overheating186
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine186
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine187
Cooling System (Gasoline Engines)188
Recovery Tank190
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator193
Cooling System195
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank196
Engine Fan Noise201
If a Tire Goes Flat201
Changing a Flat Tire202
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow203
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out203
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care204
Doing Your Own Service Work205
Two Safety Cautions about Engine Fan Breakage206
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)207
Gasoline Octane207
Gasoline Specifications207
Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System209
Diesel Engine Fuel209
Water in Fuel209
Fuels in Foreign Countries210
Filling Your Tank210
Gasoline Engines210
Filling a Portable Fuel Container212
Checking Things under the Hood212
Hood Latches213
Noise Control System215
Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited216
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)217
Checking Engine Oil217
When to Add Engine Oil218
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use219
Engine Oil Additives220
When to Change Engine Oil220
What to Do with Used Oil221
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter222
Automatic Transmission Fluid224
Manual Transmission Fluid225
How to Add Fluid225
How to Check Lubricant226
Rear Axle226
What to Use228
Checking Coolant229
Engine Coolant231
Radiator Pressure Cap232
How to Check Power Steering Fluid233
Windshield Washer Fluid234
Adding Washer Fluid234
Brake Fluid235
Brake Adjustment237
How to Check and Add Fluid239
Clutch Pedal Free Travel240
Chassis Lubrication240
Vehicle Storage245
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement246
Other Service Items247
Front Wheel Bearings with Oil-Filled Hubs250
Air Conditioning System250
Inflation -- Tire Pressure252
Rims and Wheels253
Dual Tire Operation253
When It's Time for New Tires254
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance254
Tightening the Wheel Nuts255
Wheel Replacement258
Appearance Care260
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle260
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet260
Using Cleaner on Fabric261
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems261
Care of Safety Belts262
Cleaning Vinyl262
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components262
Cleaning Glass Surfaces263
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades263
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle264
Washing Your Vehicle264
Finish Care264
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts265
Cleaning Tires266
Sheet Metal Damage266
Finish Damage267
Underbody Maintenance267
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials268
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)269
Engine Identification269
Service Statement269
Service Parts Identification Label270
Electrical System270
Power Windows and Other Power Options271
Fuses and Circuit Breakers271
Replacement Bulbs276
Capacities and Specifications277
Cooling System Capacity277
Crankcase Capacity277
Fuel Tank Capacity278
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts280
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule282
Your Vehicle and the Environment283
Maintenance Requirements283
How this Section Is Organized284
Using Your Maintenance Schedule285
Scheduled Maintenance Supplements285
Scheduled Maintenance286
At each Fuel Fill306
At Least Twice a Year306
Maintenance Record314
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information318
Customer Satisfaction Procedure319
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users320
Customer Assistance Offices320
All Overseas Locations321
Roadside Assistance321
Warranty Information322
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government322
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government323
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors323
Service Publications Ordering Information324
Service Manuals324
Service Bulletins324
Current and Past Model Order Forms324

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