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This feature will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. Page 48 yellowblue 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat.

The of the belt into the slots of the guide. Page Smaller Children And Babies 4. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides.

The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. Page Child Restraints Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints.

What are the different types of add child restraints? Page 53 yellowblue A rear facing infant restraint B positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle.

Rear facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. Page 54 yellowblue A forward facing child restraint C E positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs.

Page 55 yellowblue A booster seat F, G is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs. Page Where To Put The Restraint When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both.

Page 57 Where to Put the Restraint Extended Cab Pickup Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat. There is limited space in the rear seating area of an extended cab model. Page Top Strap Top Strap Canadian law requires that child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored.

Page 59 If you need to have an anchor bracket installed for a rear seat position in an extended cab, your dealer can get a special kit with anchor hardware and installation instructions and then install the anchor for you.

This work will be done for you free of charge. Or, you may install the anchor yourself using the instructions provided in the kit. If you want to secure a child restraint in a rear outside seating position, be sure to study the instructions that came with your child restraint to see if there is enough room to secure your seat properly. Page 61 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint.

Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Page 64 yellowblue 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag.

Page 67 yellowblue 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. Page 68 6. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. Here two children are wearing the same belt.

In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.

Page 73 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on 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. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed.

They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Page 75 Your vehicle has one Rear Access Door Extended Cab double sided key for the Your vehicle is equipped with a rear access door that ignition and all door locks. Your vehicle may also have a key that locks and unlocks the center floor console Then, use the handle located on the inside of the rear access door to open it.

Passengers especially children open the doors and fall out. Page 77 There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. You can use the keyless entry system if equipped. You can also use your key. Use only the key or the keyless entry transmitter if your vehicle is equipped with the content theft system and the system is on.

Page 78 The power door locks will operate at any time without the ignition being on. To unlock the doors, refer to the instructions listed previously. The automatic locking feature can be disabled, if you prefer. Page Battery Replacement Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.

Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. Page 80 To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter: 1. Insert a dime in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing near the key ring hole.

Remove the bottom by twisting the dime. Page Tailgate Removal Tailgate Removal The tailgate on your vehicle can be removed to allow for different loading situations. Although the tailgate can be removed without assistance, you may want someone to assist you with the removal to avoid possible damage to the vehicle. To remove the tailgate: 1.

Page 82 4. After removing the tailgate, reinstall the theft deterrent bracket bolt. The bracket does not need to be in place to install the bolt. Reverse the above procedure to reinstall. Make sure the tailgate is secure. Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal.

This light reminds you to activate the theft system. Activate the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is open, or with the remote keyless entry transmitter. Push in the key and turn it toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was before you inserted the key.

If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor.

Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. Page 90 Starting Your V6 Engine 1. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, it features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster.

So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear, two wheel high 2H or four wheel high 4H or four This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transmission. FIRST 1 is intended only for heavy loads or trailer towing and is not recommended for normal driving. Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.

To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal.

This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions allow. Use this lever to shift into and out of four wheel drive. The 4WD indicator will light up when you shift into four wheel drive and the front axle engages. You or someone else could be seriously injured.

Page Automatic Transfer Case If Equipped The transfer case switches are located to the left of the instrument panel cluster.

Use these switches to shift into and out of four wheel drive. Page 4HI: Use 4HI when you need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off road situations. This setting also engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle. This is the best setting to use when plowing snow. The preferred method for shifting into 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph 1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle.

Page Move the lever up as far as it will go. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. Remove the key and take it with you. Page If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. Turn the key to the OFF ignition position. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. But if ever you have to, here are some things to know. Page Manual Selectable Ride If Equipped The main function of this system is to provide superior ride comfort while trailering or fully loaded, as well as for unloaded driving.

This system also helps to provide: Improved trailering stability Improved handling response when trailering or fully loaded This button is on the center of the instrument panel near Page Manual Windows Locking Rear Axle If your vehicle has this feature, your locking rear axle can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel.

It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, this feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle. Press and hold the rear of the window switch for one second to activate the express down mode.

The express down mode can be canceled at any time by pressing the opposite side of the switch. Page Tilt Wheel If Equipped The tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever.

Page Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward for right and two downward for left positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel also will be on. Page Windshield Washer You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes.

This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The closer to LO, the shorter the delay. For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you to the LO position.

This can really help on long trips. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use it. Press the SET button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal.

Turn the knob clockwise to the parking lamps symbol to manually turn on: Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Turn the knob clockwise to the master lamps symbol to turn on all the lamps listed as well as the headlamps. Page Daytime Running Lamps The system may also turn on your headlamps when driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast weather or a tunnel.

This is normal. There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps DRL and the automatic headlamp systems so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system.

Page To idle an automatic transmission equipped vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake. This switch is located on the center of the instrument panel near the comfort controls. When the switch wiring is connected to an auxiliary roof mounted lamp, pressing the button will activate the lamp and illuminate an indicator light near the button. The lamps can be adjusted to point in the direction you want. Press the button again to turn the lamp off.

Dome Lamps The dome lamps will come on when you open the doors. Page Battery Run-Down Protection This feature shuts off the dome, reading, glove box, cargo and underhood lamps if they are left on for more than 40 minutes when the ignition is off. This will keep your battery from running down. Page Mirror Operation The right side of the switch located at the bottom of the mirror turns the electrochromic mirror on and off.

The LED, located to the right of the switch, will come on when the electrochromic mirror is turned on. Page Outside Manual Adjust Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle and have a clear view of objects behind you. Some mirrors can be folded in, to enter narrow doorways.

The use of hood mounted air deflectors and add convex mirror attachments may adversely affect mirror performance. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Page Installing a Garage Door Opener If you have the long overhead console, a garage door opener can be conveniently installed in the front overhead compartment. To install the garage door opener, first open the compartment door by pressing the release button forward.

Page 5. Now, with the compartment door closed, press the button marked PUSH again to make sure the garage door opener operates properly. With the garage door opener positioned properly and the right number of pegs in place, you should only have to press the PUSH button slightly to operate the opener. Page Instrument Panel Cupholder If Equipped Your vehicle may have a cupholder in the middle of the instrument panel.

To use the cupholder, pull the cupholder out of the instrument panel. To close the cupholder, push it back into the instrument panel. To open it, fold down the armrest and press the latch handle located at the front of the armrest. Then, let the lid pop up and swing open.

Use these outlets to power mobile telephones or other devices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems. The cigarette lighter is designed to fit only in the receptacle to the right of the accessory power outlets. Page yellowblue Instrument Panel Page A. Dome Lamp Switch B. Lamp Controls C. Air Outlets D. Multifunction Lever F.

Instrument Cluster G. Gearshift Lever Automatic Transmission H. Audio System J. Comfort Control System K. Glove Box L. Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles used in the United States or kilometers used in Canada.

The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring, the passenger air bag suppression circuit and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system.

Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range. Page Transmission Temperature Gage The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.

When the transmission enters the protection mode, you may notice a change in the transmission shifting patterns. Page Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light Gasoline Engine Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.

Page This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing A misfire condition has been Page Oil Pressure Gage If so, your electrical system may be wet.

The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire.

You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Fuel Gage The fuel gage, when the ignition is on, tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank. Page Message Center Message Center The message center is located above the transmission temperature gage if equipped on the instrument panel cluster. It gives you important safety and maintenance facts. When you turn the ignition on, the entire center lights up for just a few seconds.

As needed, the message center will display one of the following messages. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered under your warranty. The following situations can cause the transmission to operate at higher temperatures: Towing a trailer Hot outside air temperatures This message will be displayed after the air conditioning system has automatically turned off for the engine coolant protection mode.

The message is only displayed for 15 seconds at the start of each ignition cycle. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the Engine Oil Life Monitor. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. To increase airflow, turn the knob clockwise. To decrease airflow, turn it counterclockwise. To turn the fan off, turn the knob counterclockwise to OFF.

Page BLEND: Airflow is delivered through the heater floor outlets, center floor console outlets if equipped , the windshield defroster outlets and the side window defroster outlets. The air conditioning compressor may run to dehumidify the air to prevent window fogging. Page Air Conditioning The system will automatically switch to the recirculation mode to lower the system load and improve interior comfort. Page Heating The heater works best if you keep your windows closed while using it.

Page Ventilation System If your vehicle is equipped with heated outside rearview mirrors, the rear window defogger button will activate the rear window defogger and the heated outside rearview mirrors.

Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape or decals across the defogger grid on the rear window. Page Audio Systems Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction such as leaves.

The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the blower fan all the way to the right for a few moments before driving.

To increase volume and turn the radio on, turn the knob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume and turn the radio off. You can set up to 14 stations seven AM and seven FM. Just: 1. Turn the radio on. Press AM FM to select the band. Tune in the desired station. Page In addition to the four stations already set, up to three more stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time.

Press SET. SET will appear on the display. Press the SEEK left arrow to stop forwarding the tape. CLN: If this message appears on the display, the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned.

With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Turn the control ring behind the upper knob clockwise to adjust the SCV. Page P. SCAN: The preset scan button lets you scan through your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons.

It will scan through each station stored on your pushbuttons and stop for a few seconds before continuing to scan through all of the pushbuttons. Page Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player.

Page FM: Press this button to switch from a tape to the radio. The lighted arrow will appear and show the direction of play when a tape is in the active mode. To increase volume, turn this knob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. The knob is capable of rotating continuously. SCAN allows you to listen to stations for a few seconds. The receiver will continue to scan and momentarily stop at each station until you press the button again. The sound will mute while scanning.

If you hold this button or press it more than once, the disc will advance further. Sound is muted in this mode. RDM 2 : Press this button to play the tracks on the disc in random order.

To load a CD into the player, hold the disc with the label side up and insert it carefully into the player approximately halfway. Page REV 4 : Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within a track. As the CD reverses, elapsed time will be displayed to help you find the correct passage. FWD 6 : Press and hold this button to quickly advance within a track. As the CD advances, elapsed time will be displayed to help you find the correct passage.

It is recommended that you read through all nine steps before starting the procedure. NOTE: If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4.

Turn the ignition on. LOC will appear on the display. Press MN and will appear on the display. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat.

Turn the radio off. The tape symbol on the display will flash for two seconds. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. Page Drunken Driving Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.

Page The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic.

This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels. Page Steering In Emergencies Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed.

Of course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.

Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger. Page The following steps must be performed on each of the push pins to remove the air dam: 1. Insert the blade portion of a flat screwdriver into the push slot and pull downward until the push snaps loose.

While continuing to pull downward on the push squeeze and rotate Page To replace the lower air dam: 1. Push the flat end of the push-pin towards the retainer until it locks into place, making sure For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done. Check to make sure all underbody shields if so equipped are properly attached.

Be sure you read all the information about your four wheel drive vehicle in this manual. Page Environmental Concerns Environmental Concerns road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises environmental concerns. GM recognizes these concerns and urges every off roader to follow these basic rules for protecting the environment: Always use established trails, roads and areas that have been specially set aside for public off recreational driving; Tune your senses to different kinds of signals.

Page Scanning The Terrain Scanning the Terrain road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain. You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features.

Here are some things to consider. Surface Conditions. Off roading can take you over hard packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow or ice. Page Driving Uphill Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you need to take some special steps. Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel. Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain your speed. If this happens, there are some things you should do, and there are some things you must not do.

What should I do? Leave the vehicle and go get some help. Will I be able to maintain vehicle control? Hard packed dirt? Are there hidden surface obstacles? Is there a hidden Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes. Apply the parking brake. Page Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse. If you drive across a rock with the uphill wheels, or if the downhill wheels drop into a rut or depression, your vehicle can tilt even more.

For reasons like these, you need to decide carefully whether to try to drive across an incline. Page Driving In Water Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On wet ice, for example, the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating. And if you do get moving, poor steering and difficult braking can cause you to slide out of control. These accumulations can be a fire hazard.

After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked. These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking. Page Night Vision Here are some tips on night driving.

Drive defensively. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Page Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water.

When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. Page City Driving City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going.

Page Freeway Driving Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right.

Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion.

After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.

Page Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and reflective warning triangles.

But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow.

Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers. This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe. Page Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational Vehicle Towing There may be times when you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for use at your destination.

Be sure to use the proper towing equipment designed for recreational vehicle towing. Follow the instructions for the towing equipment. When towing your vehicle, turn the ignition to OFF. You or others could be injured. The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. With this option, the payload your vehicle can carry is reduced when a snow plow is installed.

Your vehicle can be damaged if either the front or rear axle ratings, or the GVW are exceeded. Page Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading. This will help you decide how much cargo and installed equipment your truck can carry. Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings. 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 lb.

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.

But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. 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.

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. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. 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 gasoline engine pickups have a six wire 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.

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