2004 chevrolet c4500 owners manual

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2004 chevrolet c4500 owners manualSymbols, used on your vehicle, Notice: These mean there is something that could are shown along with the text describing the operation damage your vehicle. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when If your vehicle has bucket seats, you can adjust them you don’t want to. That could cushions.Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. If your vehicle has standard, non-suspension bucket To slide the seat forward or rearward, move the lever seats, you can recline the seatbacks. The lever is toward the driver’s door. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body. The seat cushion height If your vehicle has a split bench seat, your seat is not adjustment handle is adjustable.Air Suspension Seats Your vehicle may have a low-back or high-back air suspension seat. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you’re not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. Aren’t safety belts for kids? Yes. And they’re for adult truckers, and anyone else who rides in your vehicle. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-26. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. But Then something will stop them. It could be the nothing stops the people. They keep moving. windshield. 1-10. With belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. Now, what if you and your passengers were to give that big vehicle a chance to deal with the force of the You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones impact, instead of you.This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Be aware that there are special things to know about Lap-Shoulder Belt safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies.http://jlicentral.com/images/authors/dsc-pc1550-installation-manual-pdf.xml

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The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this you pull the belt across you very quickly. Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the adjuster to the height that is right for you. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces.A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and The belt should go back out of the way.If your vehicle is a crew cab belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-13.Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.http://ersllc.com/userfiles/dsc-pc1550-manual-pdf.xml The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, belts. Each position next to the windows has a shoulder belt height adjuster. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” under Driver Position on page 1-13. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. If possible, an older child should wear a Older Children lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck.Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. 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. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-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. Young children should not use the vehicle’s adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice. Instead, they need to use a child restraint. People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. When purchasing a CAUTION: child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle The body structure of a young child is quite safety standards. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.http://ninethreefox.com/?q=node/14969 Some with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor A child restraint system is any device designed for vehicle safety standards. This is because the back of the an air-suspension seat is designed to move up rear-facing child restraint would be very close and down for an adult passenger. Here is why: Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether,” which can help hold the child restraint during a crash. The safety child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an when and as the instructions say. It will be ready to work for an adult or CAUTION: large child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the A child restraint cannot be secured properly in an air-suspension type seat. This is because Right Front Seat Position an air-suspension seat is designed to move up and down for an adult passenger. Never put a rear-facing child restraint CAUTION: (Continued) in the right front passenger’s seat unless the air bag is off. Here is why: If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front static seat or right front bench CAUTION: seat, always move the passenger seat as far. If your vehicle has a right front passenger’s air bag and your child restraint is forward-facing, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing it in this seat. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an This part explains the air bag system.If it says AIR BAG on the middle part of the steering wheel, but there is no right front passenger seat, your vehicle has an air bag for the driver only. Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety You can be severely injured or killed in a crash belt properly —. The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-52. CAUTION: In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash.The module records a switch on the instrument panel that you can use to information about the readiness of the system, when turn off the right front passenger’s air bag. For up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is There are parts of the air bag system in several places turned off and the battery is disconnected, an around your vehicle. After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. After a Crash But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new parts. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. If equipped, the keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This is Remote Keyless Entry System normal for any remote keyless entry system.Remove the bottom by twisting the object. Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. The transmitter Door Locks does not send the same signal twice to the receiver. The receiver will not respond to a signal it has been sent previously. Power Door Locks If your vehicle is equipped with keyless entry, you can use your transmitter to lock or unlock your vehicle. If your vehicle has power See “Remote Keyless Entry System Operation” door locks, press the earlier in this section. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. If your vehicle is equipped with power windows, the switches are located on each of the side doors. Your power windows will work when the ignition has The driver’s door also has a switch for the passenger’s been turned to ACCESSORY or RUN. During this time your new Vehicle brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. It doesn’t lock the With your key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to steering wheel like LOCK.When the engine starts, let NEUTRAL (N) or PARK (P) if so equipped. Your engine go of the key. Observe the wait to start light. See Wait to Start Your diesel engine starts differently than a gasoline Indicator on page 3-36. (This light may not come on engine. If your vehicle is equipped with the RPO LLY engine, it Be sure you have the right oil for your engine, and that has a cold temperature high idle and exhaust restrictor you’ve changed the oil at the proper times. For this method to work properly When you’ve started your engine, let it run for there must be no throttle or brake pedal faults, and the 20 to 30 seconds before you put a load on the engine. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged 2. Find the plug-in receptacle located under the in. The answer depends on the outside temperature.See Exhaust The exhaust brake is available on vehicles equipped Brake Indicator Light on page 3-40 for more information. You’ll need to engage the transmission, even Shift Control move the vehicle a little, to be sure the axle is in the low range.When you shift the axle from high to low, press the bottom of the switch, release the accelerator The rear axle shift control and then quickly press it down again. This is useful when towing or under a heavy load. Your The overdrive defeat vehicle can roll. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the Here’s how to operate your accelerator pedal. Wait for the vehicle to stop moving and then, shift REVERSE (R). If you have the CAUTION: parking brake foot pedal, it is located below the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. If you don’t park your vehicle properly, it can roll. Pull up on damage the transmission and brake system parts.Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. They look like this: CAUTION: When the yellow SYSTEM PARK and the red TRAILER AIR SUPPLY knobs are both pushed in, your rig will be free to move. It could strike someone or something. When it is, the air pressure gage will show the yellow park brake knob will automatically pop out about 125 to 135 psi (862 to 931 kPa). It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death.But if It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle you ever have to, here are some things to know.Your mirror toward you to reduce glare from headlamps vehicle can roll. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can The control for this see more from the driver’s seat. Another small storage area may be located is located in the instrument overhead. Then fold the seatback forward. Your vehicle may have a center console compartment To open the storage compartment, press the release between the bucket or suspension seats.Hazard Warning Flashers B. Instrument Panel Cluster.You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. These positions allow you to low beam, pull the multifunction lever all the way to signal a turn or a lane change. The (Mist): For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to windshield wiper motor is protected from overload by a this symbol. Hold it there until the wipers start, then circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats let go. CAUTION: The vehicle will return to your chosen speed and stay there.The DRL will stay off until you release the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for parking brake.The thumbwheel for this feature is located to the right of the exterior lamp control. Turn the thumbwheel up to brighten the lights.Reading Lamps If your vehicle has reading lamps, press the button next to the lamp to turn the lamp on or off. Axle Differential Lock Control on page 4-10. (Marker Lamp Defeat Switch): See “Marker Lamp (Air Bag Off Switch): See Air Bag Off Switch Defeat Switch”. With these systems, you can control the heating, (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. The on the instrument panel heater and defroster will work far better, reducing that allow you to adjust the the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. Paying attention to If your vehicle has a rear your warning lights and gages could also save you heater, the thumbwheel for or others from injury. You’ll know how fast your going, about how much fuel is left and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. United States Diesel Engine shown, Canada and Gasoline Engine similar 3-24. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds. This light will go off when you turn the air bag back on again. This light is located with If your vehicle has an Allison MD automatic the auxiliary warning lights. If the LOW AIR warning light comes on and the warning tone sounds, the vehicle can stop suddenly and without further warning. This is because the parking brake will come on if the pressure falls below 35 to 45 psi (240 to 310 kPa). When the With the anti-lock brake ignition is on, this light will system, this light will come come on when you set on when you start your your parking brake. When this light comes on and stays on, it means there United States Canada is something wrong in the trailer anti-lock brake. If this light you will have glow plugs and an inlet heater.First, you will not notice any difference in engine United States Canada performance, but your tail pipe emissions may increase. Second, your engine may not run properly or may The engine oil pressure gage, on the lower right portion stall without warning. It may be disabled, and goes on whenever the a noticeable reduction in Daytime Running Lamps the vehicle’s performance. The tone and the light will stay activated until the problem is corrected.Here are four concerns of some operators. None of If your vehicle is equipped these shows a problem with your fuel gage: with a diesel engine, you may have this light. The engine run time hours your dealer and be sure to check federal rules displays only when the ignition is in the OFF or ACC covering mobile radio and telephone units. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. SEEK: Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there. Then press your favorite stations. Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep. You can set up to 18 stations and FM2. The display will show your selection. (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the TUNE: Turn this knob to choose radio stations. Then CAL (Calibration): Your audio system has been press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. Press it again to return to playing the tape. The radio will play 1 PREV (Previous): Your tape must have at least three while the tape reverses. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to choose radio stations. SEEK: Press the right or the left arrow to seek to the next or to the previous station and stay there. CAL (Calibrated): Your audio system has been Do not play 3 inch discs without a standard calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL adapter disc. RND will If the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following appear on the display. Press this pushbutton again to reasons: turn off random play. Cassette tapes should be stored in their radio. To prevent the cleaning cassette from being clean the tape head. Store them in their original cases The radio is the vehicle chime producer. The chime is or other protective cases and away from direct produced from the driver’s side front door speakers.Ask a passenger to Your Vehicle help do things like this, or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life. Women generally But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of have a lower relative percentage of body water 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash You have three systems that make your vehicle go injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal where you want it to go. That means better braking and longer brake life. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. If your engine ever stops while you are driving, brake normally but do not pump your brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on. The computer is need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always programmed to make the most of available tire and road decrease stopping distance. Using the trailer brake hand control for parking This feature lets you apply or for holding the vehicle on a hill may not the trailer brakes without keep the vehicle from rolling. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should Your vehicle may have a traction control system that always leave the system on. But you can turn the limits wheel spin. While Power Steering you are in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control. If you can see a sign up ahead that might wait your turn. But take care that someone is indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass. If you do not have this system, or if the system is off, then an acceleration Let us review what driving experts say about what skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the happens when the three control systems (brakes, accelerator pedal. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Even if your Driving too fast through large water puddles or even windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy going through some vehicle washes can cause rain can make it harder to see road signs and problems, too. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the CAUTION: water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. You will want to watch out for distance. And be especially careful when you what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to pass another vehicle. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic.Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel. Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. When you drive the vehicle for a long distance, 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. Also see Tires on page 5-68.But wet Most of the time, those places where your tires meet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the road probably have good traction. If you do have anti-lock, see Braking on page 4-6. This system improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. CAUTION: Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine If you let your tires spin at high speed, they again and repeat this only when you feel really can explode, and you or others could be. That will clear the area around your front wheels. If your vehicle has traction control, you should turn the traction control system off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-11. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-4. Releasing Air-Operated Parking Brakes If your vehicle has air brakes, you could have a special towing problem. There is a GVW Rating label on your vehicle that shows Follow the same how much weight it may properly carry.We hope you will go to your dealer cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive for all your service needs. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than You can be injured and your vehicle could be this manual can. Charter which is available from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers at www.autoalliance.org. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States system and also damage the plastic and rubber are now required to contain additives that will help parts. Turn off to properly dispose of contaminated diesel fuel, see the engine and apply the parking brake. If the engine tries to run, but does not run smoothly, If the diesel engine stalls and you think that you’ve run increase the rpm a little using the accelerator pedal. CAUTION: If you get fuel on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. Static electricity discharge from Things that burn can get on hot engine parts the container can ignite the gasoline vapor.To tilt the hood forward, pull back and up on each of the hood latches, located above the wheel wells on both sides of the vehicle. 5-19. Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) If the low oil light appears on the instrument cluster, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick is located in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range in the cross-hatched area. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you are through. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean It is a good idea to check your engine oil level every your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good time you get fuel. With a cool engine, allow 30 minutes. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or a cloth, then push it back in all the way. If the oil is at or below the A mark for the 7.8L L6 (LG4) engine, then you will need to add at least one quart of oil. The recommended oils with the API service symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection.A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is checked. Refer to the Maintenance often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See Part Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-5. If you have a problem CAUTION: with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 5-36.Never turn the surge tank pressure cap — even a little — when the engine and radiator are hot. Your vehicle also has a check gages Steam from an overheated engine can burn warning light on the instrument panel.If it isn’t, you may When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what have a leak at the you’ll see: pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant The engine cooling fan speed should increase when idle Surge Tank speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down. If it doesn’t, your vehicle needs service. Turn off If you haven’t found a problem yet, check to see if the engine. They are under pressure, and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap —. Plain water, or engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil and it will burn if the engine parts are hot before the proper coolant mixture will. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. It is merely pressure cap. Be sure the cooling system functioning properly. The fan will the pressure cap is slow down when additional cooling is not required and hand-tight and the clutch disengages. In addition, the steering effort and emergency What to Use brake distance could increase.You could be burned and your vehicle could be damaged. Then clean one of the reservoir caps and the area Apply the brake pedal several times with the ignition off.For example, just a few drops of Schedule.Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.Moisture will damage your automatically ejects moisture from the reserve tank system if it is not removed daily. Pivot Points and Hinges Apply chassis lubricant. Pivot Points and Hinges Apply chassis lubricant.Tandem Axle Models Item Number Item Remarks. When it is time for a new battery, be sure it has the replacement number shown Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas on the original battery’s label. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle. Unplug You will not need to access your battery (or unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette batteries) for jump starting. Turn off the terminal is for that purpose. Keep your hands away from moving if the vehicle parts once the engine is running. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step.See Part C: Recommended Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-29.Tampering with Noise Control Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below. System Prohibited Insulation: The following information relates to compliance with. If you need a bulb replaced, contact your dealer. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. Check the drain bowl occasionally for any water or particles.Use only one gasket and spread a light the glass, and then remove it.The resulting accident see your Chevrolet Warranty booklet for details.Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. If you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle is pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset. Do not oil the studs or the threads of the nut. 6. Tighten the nuts to 400 lb-ft (542 N-m) if an 8-hole stud or 480 lb-ft (650 N-m) if a 10-hole stud, using the following diagrams. If Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to all the studs on a wheel broke, the wheel could which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts come off and cause a crash. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, replace the wheel. If the wheel leaks air, replace it. Without the correct wheel, you may not be able to stop properly, and you could have other Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. If air CAUTION: goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel.