2001 GMC Envoy Owner's Manual
Year:
2001
Make:
GMC
Model:
Envoy
Rating:
Table of Contents
- 2001 GMC Jimmy/Envoy Owner's Manual
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24-hour Roadside Assistance
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Copyright General Motors Corp. 2000
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Table of Contents:
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1. Seat and Restraint Systems
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2. Features and Controls
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3. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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4. Your Driving and the Road
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5. Problems on the Road
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6. Service and Appearance Care
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7. Maintenance Schedule
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8. Customer Assistance Information
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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:
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About Driving Your Vehicle
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How to Use this Manual
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
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Vehicle Symbols
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Service Station Guide
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
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Seats and Seat Controls
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Manual Front Seat
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Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped)
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Power Seats (If Equipped)
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Power Lumbar Control (If Equipped)
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Memory Seat (If Equipped)
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Heated Front Seats (If Equipped)
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Reclining Front Seatbacks
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Head Restraints
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Seatback Latches
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Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Models)
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Rear Seats
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Safety Belts: They re for Everyone
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Why Safety Belts Work
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
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Adults
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Driver Position
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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Right Front Passenger Position
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Air Bag System
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How the Air Bag System Works
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Where are the air bags?
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When should an air bag inflate?
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What makes an air bag inflate?
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How does an air bag restrain?
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What will you see after an air bag inflates?
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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
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Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag- Equipped Vehicle
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Center Front Passenger Position (4- Door Models with Front Bench Seat)
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Lap Belt
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Rear Seat Passengers
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Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults (4- Door Models)
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Center Rear Passenger Position (4- Door Models)
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Lap Belt
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Children
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Infants and Young Children
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Restraint Systems for Children
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Where to Put the Restraint
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Top Strap
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Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
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Center Seat Positions (4-Door Models)
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
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Older Children
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Safety Belt Extender
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Checking Your Restraint Systems
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Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
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Section 2 Features and Controls
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Windows
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Manual Windows
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Power Windows (If Equipped)
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Express-Down Window
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Lockout Switch
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Swing-Out Windows (2-Door Only)
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Keys
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Door Locks
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Power Door Locks (If Equipped)
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Programmable Automatic Door Locks (If Equipped)
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Rear Door Security Lock (If Equipped)
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Lockout Prevention
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Leaving Your Vehicle
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Remote Panic Alarm
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Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
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Battery Replacement
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Resynchronization
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Endgate/Liftgate
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Endgate Release
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Liftgate Release
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Remote Rear Glass Release
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Emergency Release for Opening Endgate/ Liftgate
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Endgate-Mounted Spare
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Theft
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Key in the Ignition
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Parking at Night
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Parking Lots
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Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)
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Testing the Alarm
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Passlock
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New Vehicle Break-In
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Ignition Positions
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Key Release Button
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
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Starting Your Engine
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Automatic Transmission
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Manual Transmission
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Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
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Automatic Transmission Operation
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Tow/Haul Selector Switch (If Equipped)
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Manual Transmission Operation
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5-Speed
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Shift Light (If Equipped)
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Shifting from 2HI to 4HI
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Shifting from 4HI to 2HI
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Shifting from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO
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Shifting to 4HI or AUTO 4WD
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Shifting to 2HI
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Shifting to 4LO
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Shifting Out of 4LO
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Shifting to NEUTRAL
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Shifting Out of NEUTRAL
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Parking Brake
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Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)
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Column Shift Lever
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Console Shift Lever
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Only)
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Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
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Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)
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Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only)
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Parking Over Things That Burn
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Engine Exhaust
112
Running Your Engine While You re Parked (Automatic Transmission)
113
Locking Rear Axle
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Horn
114
Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)
114
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
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Turn and Lane Change Signals
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Turn Signal On Chime
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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
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Flash-to-Pass
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Setting Cruise Control
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Resuming a Set Speed
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Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
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Ending Cruise Control
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Erasing Speed Memory
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Exterior Lamps
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Automatic Headlamp System
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Lamps On Reminder
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Daytime Running Lamps
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Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
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Interior Lamps
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Brightness Control
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Illuminated Entry
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Exit Lighting
124
Front Reading Lamps (If Equipped)
124
Front Map Lamps (If Equipped)
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Dome Lamps
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Battery Run-Down Protection
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Mirrors
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Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
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Electrochromic Day/Night Inside Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)
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Time Delay
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Cleaning the Photocells
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Electrochromic Day/Night Inside Rearview Mirror with OnStar (If Equipped)
127
Outside Manual Adjust Mirror
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Power Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped)
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Convex Outside Mirror
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Electrochromic Outside Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)
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Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)
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Power Folding Mirrors (If Equipped)
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Storage Compartments
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Reading Lamps
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Installing a Garage Door Opener
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Temperature and Compass Display
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Driver Information System (If Equipped)
134
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
136
Door Storage
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Front Storage Area (If Equipped)
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Cargo Tie Downs
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Rear Convenience System (If Equipped)
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Luggage Carrier (Option)
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Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
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Sun Visors
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Visor Vanity Mirror
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Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)
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Accessory Inflator (If Equipped)
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Accessory Power Outlets
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OnStar System (If Equipped)
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Safety and Security Services
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Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services)
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OnStar System Limitations
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Sunroof (If Equipped)
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HomeLink Transmitter (If Equipped)
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Programming the Transmitter
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Operating the Transmitter
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Training a Garage Door Opener with a Rolling Code Feature (If Equipped)
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Erasing Channels
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Accessories
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The Instrument Panel--Your Information System
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Instrument Panel Cluster
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Speedometer and Odometer
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Trip Odometer
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Tachometer (If Equipped)
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
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Air Bag Readiness Light
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Charging System Indicator Light
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Voltmeter Gage
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Shift Light
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Brake System Warning Light
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)
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If the Light Is Flashing
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If the Light Is On Steady
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Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
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Oil Pressure Gage
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Security Light
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Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light (If Equipped)
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Tow/Haul Mode Light (If Equipped)
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Check Gages Light
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Gate Ajar Light
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Fuel Gage
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Low Fuel Light
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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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Comfort Controls
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Standard Climate Control System
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Fan Knob
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Temperature Knob
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Mode Knob
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Electronic Climate Control System (If Equipped)
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Fan Knob
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Temperature Knob
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Mode Knob - Automatic Operation
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Mode Knob - Manual Operation
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Air Conditioning
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Heating
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Defogging and Defrosting
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Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)
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Ventilation System
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Ventilation Tips
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Audio Systems
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Setting the Clock for Systems with SET Button
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Setting the Clock for Systems with HR and MN Buttons
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AM-FM Stereo
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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CD Adapter Kits
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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CD Adapter Kits
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (Bose) (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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CD Adapter Kits
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AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Compact Disc
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AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player (Bose) (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Remote Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)
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Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (If Equipped)
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Console-Mounted CD Changer (If Equipped)
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Compact Disc Changer Errors
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Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)
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Activating the Theft- Deterrent Feature
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Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss
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Disabling the Theft- Deterrent Feature
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
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Understanding Radio Reception
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AM
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FM Stereo
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Tips About Your Audio System
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
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Care of Your Compact Discs
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Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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Fixed Mast Antenna
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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
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Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle
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Driver Behavior
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Driving Environment
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Vehicle Design
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Defensive Driving
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Drunken Driving
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Control of a Vehicle
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Braking
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Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
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Using Anti- Lock
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Braking in Emergencies
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Steering
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Power Steering
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Steering Tips
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Driving on Curves
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Steering in Emergencies
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Off-Road Recovery
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Passing
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Loss of Control
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Skidding
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Off-Road Driving with Your Four- Wheel- Drive Vehicle
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Before You Go Off-Roading
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Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
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Environmental Concerns
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Traveling to Remote Areas
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Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
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Scanning the Terrain
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Driving on Off-Road Hills
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Approaching a Hill
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Driving Uphill
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Driving Downhill
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Driving Across an Incline
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Stalling on an Incline
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Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
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Driving in Water
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After Off-Road Driving
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Driving at Night
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Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
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Hydroplaning
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Driving Through Deep Standing Water
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Driving Through Flowing Water
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Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
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City Driving
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Freeway Driving
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Before Leaving on a Long Trip
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Highway Hypnosis
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Hill and Mountain Roads
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Winter Driving
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Driving on Snow or Ice
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If You re Caught in a Blizzard
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Recreational Vehicle Towing
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Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles and Vehicles with the Electronic Shift Transfer Case
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Four- Wheel- Drive Vehicles (Automatic Transfer Case)
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Loading Your Vehicle
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Payload
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Electronic Level Control (If Equipped)
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Add-On Equipment
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Towing a Trailer
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If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
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Tow/Haul Mode (V6 Engine, Automatic Transmission Equipped Models) (If Equipped)
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Weight of the Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer Tongue
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Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires
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Hitches
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Safety Chains
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Trailer Brakes
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Driving with a Trailer
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Following Distance
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Passing
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Backing Up
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Making Turns
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Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
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Driving On Grades
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Parking on Hills
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When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
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Maintenance When Trailer Towing
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Trailer Wiring Harness
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Section 5 Problems on the Road
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Hazard Warning Flashers
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Other Warning Devices
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Jump Starting
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Towing Your Vehicle
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Engine Overheating
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If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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Cooling System
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank
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How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
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Engine Fan Noise
291
If a Tire Goes Flat
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Changing a Flat Tire
292
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
293
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
297
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
301
Compact Spare Tire (If Equipped)
304
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
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Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
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Using the Recovery Hooks
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
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Service
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Doing Your Own Service Work
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Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Fuel
310
Fuels in Foreign Countries
312
Filling Your Tank
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
315
Checking Things Under the Hood
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Hood Release
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Engine Compartment Overview
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Engine Oil
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Checking Engine Oil
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When to Add Engine Oil
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What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
319
Remote Oil Filter (Four-Wheel Drive)
322
What to Do with Used Oil
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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
323
Automatic Transmission Fluid
324
Checking the Fluid Level
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How to Add Fluid
326
Manual Transmission Fluid
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When to Check
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How to Check
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How to Add Fluid
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Hydraulic Clutch
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When to Check and What to Use
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How to Check and Add Fluid
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Rear Axle
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When to Check and Change Lubricant
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How to Check Lubricant
329
What to Use
329
Four-Wheel Drive
329
Transfer Case
329
When to Check Lubricant
329
How to Check Lubricant
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What to Use
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Front Axle
330
When to Check and Change Lubricant
330
How to Check Lubricant
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What to Use
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Engine Coolant
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What to Use
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Checking Coolant
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Adding Coolant
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Radiator Pressure Cap
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Power Steering Fluid
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When to Check Power Steering Fluid
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How to Check Power Steering Fluid
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What to Use
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Windshield Washer Fluid
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What to Use
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Adding Washer Fluid
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Brakes
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Brake Fluid
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Checking Brake Fluid
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What to Add
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Brake Wear
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Brake Pedal Travel
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Brake Adjustment
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Replacing Brake System Parts
340
Battery
341
Vehicle Storage
341
Bulb Replacement
342
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
342
Halogen Bulbs
342
Headlamps
343
One-Piece Composite Headlamp System
343
Two-Piece Composite Headlamp System
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Composite High-Beam Headlamp System (Vehicles with High Intensity Discharge Lighting Only)
345
One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamp Assembly
346
Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamp Assembly
347
Taillamps
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
349
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement
351
Tires
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Inflation -- Tire Pressure
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When to Check
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How to Check
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
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When It s Time for New Tires
354
Buying New Tires
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
356
Treadwear
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Traction -- AA, A, B, C
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Temperature -- A, B, C
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
357
Wheel Replacement
357
Used Replacement Wheels
358
Tire Chains
359
Appearance Care
360
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
360
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
360
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric
361
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
361
Cleaning Vinyl
362
Cleaning Leather
362
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
362
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
362
Cleaning Wood Panels
362
Care of Safety Belts
363
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
363
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades
364
Weatherstrips
364
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
364
Washing Your Vehicle
364
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
365
Finish Care
365
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)
366
Cleaning Tires
366
Sheet Metal Damage
366
Finish Damage
367
Underbody Maintenance
367
Chemical Paint Spotting
367
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
368
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
369
Engine Identification
369
Service Parts Identification Label
369
Electrical System
370
Add-On Electrical Equipment
370
Headlamps
370
Windshield Wipers
370
Power Windows and Other Power Options
370
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
370
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
371
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
373
Engine Compartment Fuse Block (Vehicles with HID Headlamps)
376
Replacement Bulbs
379
Capacities and Specifications
379
Wheels and Tires
379
Capacities
380
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
380
Vehicle Dimensions*
381
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
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Introduction
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Your Vehicle and the Environment
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Maintenance Requirements
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How This Section is Organized
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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
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Using Your Maintenance Schedule
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Selecting the Right Schedule
385
Short Trip/City Definition
386
Short Trip/City Intervals
386
Long Trip/Highway Definition
387
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
388
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
389
Footnotes
389
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
411
Footnotes
411
Engine Oil Level Check
423
Engine Coolant Level Check
423
Tire Inflation Check
423
Cassette Deck Service
423
At Least Twice a Year
424
Restraint System Check
424
Wiper Blade Check
424
Spare Tire Check
424
Weatherstrip Lubrication
424
Manual Transmission Check
425
Automatic Transmission Check
425
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
425
At Least Once a Year
425
Key Lock Cylinders Service
425
Body Lubrication Service
425
Starter Switch Check
426
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check
426
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
427
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check
427
Underbody Flushing Service
427
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
428
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
428
Exhaust System Inspection
428
Engine Cooling System Inspection
429
Throttle System Inspection
429
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four- Wheel Drive) Inspection
429
Brake System Inspection
429
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
430
Part E: Maintenance Record
433
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
436
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
437
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
439
Customer Assistance Offices
439
United States
439
Canada
440
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)
440
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
440
Roadside Assistance
441
Canadian Roadside Assistance
442
Courtesy Transportation
443
Plan Ahead When Possible
443
Transportation Options
443
Shuttle Service
443
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
443
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
444
Additional Program Information
444
Warranty Information
444
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
445
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
445
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS
446
2001 GMC Envoy Overview
Introduction
The 2001 GMC Envoy is a striking representation of early 2000s SUVs, balancing rugged utility with refined comfort. Designed for those who seek adventure without compromising on features, the Envoy is a versatile vehicle that stands out in both city streets and off-road terrains. With its robust construction and spacious interior, this model offers an exhilarating driving experience for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Powertrains
Under the hood, the 2001 GMC Envoy offers a choice of two powerful engines, designed to deliver a perfect blend of performance and efficiency. The standard setup includes a 4.2-liter inline-six engine, producing 270 horsepower and 276 lb-ft of torque, ensuring that power is always at your fingertips. Additionally, for those seeking more capability, the Envoy can be equipped with a V8 engine, boosting towing capacity and off-road performance. Both engines are mated to a smooth-shifting four-speed automatic transmission, allowing for an enjoyable driving experience.
Trims
The Envoy comes in several trims, including the base SLE and the more luxurious SLT variants. The SLE trim focuses on essentials while offering modern features, such as air conditioning and a CD player. The SLT, on the other hand, enhances comfort and style with leather upholstery, heated seats, and premium sound systems. Optional packages, like the Off-Road Package, make it easy to customize the Envoy for various lifestyles and preferences.
Features
The 2001 GMC Envoy is packed with features designed to enhance both convenience and safety. Standard equipment includes power windows and locks, keyless entry, and antilock brakes. Higher trims introduce additional luxuries, such as dual-zone climate control, a sunroof, and advanced audio systems with CD changers. The spacious interior, with foldable rear seats, allows for impressive cargo capacity, accommodating all your gear seamlessly.
Owner's Manual
The owner’s manual for the 2001 GMC Envoy serves as a vital resource for understanding its features, maintenance schedules, and service requirements. This comprehensive guide offers tips for operating various functionalities and troubleshooting common issues, ensuring that every owner can maximize the performance and longevity of their vehicle.
User manual download
The GMC Envoy owner manual for the 2001 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2001 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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