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Listed below are owner checks and services which would be made at th\
e
time period specified to help ensure proper safety, emission performance, and
dependability of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever \
any fluids
or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones,
as shown in this section.
At Least Once a Month
Tire inflation pressure check -Check the tires for proper inflation. If they
are low, inflate them to the level specified on the Certification label. See
“Inflation-Tire Pressure” in the Index.
At Least Once a Year
Key lock cylinder lubrication -Lubricate key lock cylinders with\
one of the
lubricants recommended in this Section.
Transmission neutral or clutch start switch operation
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1 CAUTION
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If
it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. \
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1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the veh\
icle.
2. Firmly apply both the manual parking brake. and the regular brake. See
“Brakes” and “Parking Brake” in the Index.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal.
3. Be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
4. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear.
The starter should work only in
P (Park) or N (Neutral).
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in N (Neutral), push
the clutch down halfway, and try to start the engine. The starter should
work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor.
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Steering column lock operation -While parked, try to turn the \
key to Lock
in each gear shift position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when
the gear shift is in P (Park).
With manual shift, the key should turn to LOCK only when you’re in R
(Reverse).
On vehicles with a key release lever, try
to turn the key to LOCK without
pressing the lever. The key should turn to LOCK only with the key lever
depressed.
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking brake and transmission
P (Park) mechanism operation -
CAUTION
A When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case you begin
to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the
vehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill.\
1.- )ping your foot
on the regular brake, set the manual parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running and the
transmission in
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular
brake pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Apply the \
regular
brake and shift to
P (Park). Release the manual parking brake, then
slowly release the regular brake.
Lap and shoulder belts condition and operation -Inspect belt sy\
stem,
including: webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors, guide loop\
s and anchors. Have a belt assembly replaced
if the webbing has been cut or otherwise
damaged.
Body Lubrication Service -Lubricate all body door hinges including th\
e
tailgate, tailgate handle pivot points, and tailgate mounted spa\
re tire carrier (if equipped), lubricate the body hood, fuel door and rear compartment hinges,
latches and locks including interior glove box and console door\
s, and any
moving seat hardware. Lubricate the hood safety lever pivot and\
prop rod
pivot. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive
environment.
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Scheduled Maintenance Services
Recommended FIuids & Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or \
specification may be obtained from your
GM Dealer.
USAGE FLUlD/LUBRICANT
Engine Oil GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent for API Service SG
or SGICC, SG/CD, SF, SG or CC
of the recommended
viscosity. (See Section 6.)
Engine Coolant Mixture
of water and a good quality ethylene glycol base
antifreeze conforming
to GM-6038-M (GM Part No. 1052103).
Hydraulic Clutch System Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. 12345347 or equivalent).
Hydraulic Brake Systems Delco Supreme 11 brake fluid (GM Part No. 1052535 or
Parking Brake Cables Chassis lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGl Grade 2,
Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 10\
50017) or
Manual Steering Gear GM Lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052182) or equivalent.
Automatic Transmission DEXRONBIIE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No.
Manual Transmission:
DOT-3).
Catagoty LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1052497).
equivalent conforming
to GM spec 9985010.
1051
RKK).
a. 5-Speed (RPO ML3 and a. DEXRONBIIE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part
b. 5-Speed (RPO MY2) b. Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM P\
art No. 12345349).
MW1) No. 1051855).
Differential:
a. Standard - Front and
a. SAE-80W-90 GL-5 gear lubricant (GM Part No.
b. Locking
b. SAE-80W-90 gear lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271).
Transfer Case DEXRONBIIE
Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No.
Column Shift, Transfer Case Chassis lubricant meeting requirement\
s of NLGI Grade 2,
Shift Lever, Propeller Shaft Slip Catagory LB or GC-LB (GM Part No.\
1052497).
Splines and Universal Joints.
Clutch Linkage. Pushrod
to Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGl Grade 2,
clutch fork joint. Catagory LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1052497).
Rear Axle 1052271).
1051 855).
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Section
A
Accessory Power Outlet .............. 2-53
Air Cleaner
.................................... 6-14
Air Conditioning
................... 3-6, 6-35
Fan Lever
..................................... 3-6
Function Lever
............................ 3-6
Refrigerant Capacity
................. 6-65
Temperature Lever
...................... 3-6
Antenna, Fixed Mast
................... 3-26
Antilock Brakes (See “Brakes”)
Appearance Care
.......................... 6-50
Materials
.................................... 6-56
Arbitration Program
........................ 8-3
Audio Systems
............................... 3-7
AM Radio
..................................... 3-9
AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact
Disc (CD) System
................... 3-20
AM-FM Stereo Audio System
........................ 3-1 1
AM-FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck
............ >.3-13
AM-FM Stereo Audio System
with Cassette Deck and Equalizer
................................. 3-1 6
Anti-Theft System
.................... 3-23
Compact Disc Care
.................. 3-25
Automatic Transmission
............... 2-1 6
Fluid
............................................ 6-1 6
Axle
Front
........................................... 6-22
Rear
............................................ 6-2 1
A
B
Battery ........................................... 6-31
Belts (See “Safety Belts”)
Better Business Bureau Mediation
.................................... -8-3
Blizzard
.......................................... 4.53
Brakes
Adjustment
................................. 4-17
Antilock
...................................... 4-14
Fluid
........................................... 6-29
Leak Check
............................... 6-30
Master Cylinder
........................ 6-29
Parking
....................................... 2-21
Pedal Travel
.............................. 4-17
Rear Drum Brakes
................... 4-17
Replacing Parts
........................ 6-30
System Warning Light .2-66, 4-16
Trailer
......................................... 4-59
Wear Indicators
........................ 4-16
Braking
.......................................... 4-12
In Emergencies
........................ 4-17
Break-In, New Vehicle
................... 2-9
Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-31
Replacement Chart
.................. 6-63
C
Capacities and Specification
Charts
........................................ 6-61
Carbon Monoxide
... 2.26. 2.27. 4-53
Cassette Tape Player
(See “Audio Systems”)
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If You’re Stuck In Sand. Mud
Ice. or Snow
............................. 5-30
Ignition Switch ................................ 2-9
Inflation-Tire Pressure ................. 6-44
Instrument Panel ............... 2-58, 2-62
Digital Cluster ................ 2-61, 2-62
Standard Cluster ............ 2-59, 2-60
J
Jack Storage ...................... 5-17, 5-27
Jump Starting ................................. 5-3
K
Key Release Lever ....................... 2-1 1
Keys ................................................. 2-3
L
Lights ........ ................................... 2-46
Brake System Warning ............ 4-1 6
Bulb Replacement .................... 6-31
Charging System Light ............ 2-70
Check Gages Light ................... 2-71
Dome Lights ............................. 2-50
Fog Lamps ................................. 2-47
Indicator ........................ ..2-65, 2-70
Headlights (See “Headlights”)
Malfunction Indicator
.... 2-68, 6-37
Operation ................................... 2-37
Service Engine Soon ............... 6-37
Rear ............................................ 6-33
Loading Information .4-23, 6-38, 6-41
Loading Your Vehicle ........ 4-23, 6-38
Lubrication .................................... 6-35
Front Parkingnurn Signal ........ 6-32
Replacement Chart ................... 6-63
Accelerator Control System .... 6-35
Body ........................................... .- 36
Front Axle ........................ ..... 6-22
Front Suspension and
Steering Linkage
................... 6-34
Front Wheel Bearings
(Two-Wheel Drive)
................ 6-34
Tailgate Handle ......................... 6-36
Hydraulic Clutch Grease
Fitting
..................................... 6-34
Hood Latches and Hinge ........ 6-36
Lock Cylinders .......................... 6-36
Propeller Shaft Slip
SplineslUniversal Joints
....... 6-36
Rear Axle .................................. 6-21
Recommended Lubricants ...... 7-14
Transfer Case ............................ 6-21
M
Other Items ............................... 6-34
Periodic Inspections ................ 7-13
Record ....................................... 7-16
Scheduled Maintenance ............ 7-3
Underbody ................................. 6-55
Master Cylinder (See “Brakes”)
Mirrors
........................................... 2-50
Convex Outside ........................ 2-51
inside ......................................... 2-51
Outside ...................................... 2-51
Vanity ......................................... 2-52
Model Reference ............................... iii
Maintenance
0
Odometer ............................ 2-62, 2-63
Off-Road Driving (See “Driving”)
Off-Road Recovery
...................... 4-1 9
Oil .................................................... 6-9
Additives .................................... 6-13
Disposal of Used ...................... 6-14
Pressure Gage .......................... 2-69
To Check .................................. 6-10
What Kind to Use .................... 6-11
When to Add ............................ 6-10
When to Change ...................... 6-13
Owner Checks and Services ...... 7-11
P
On Hills ........................... 4-48, 4-61
Torque Lock (Automatic
Parking
Over Things That Burn
........... 2-25
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Transmission)
........................ 2-24
Parking Brake
............................... 2-21
Passing Other Vehicles
.... 4.20. 4-60
Pavement Markings
........................ 4-7
Payload Capacity
.......................... 6-39
Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
................................ 7-1 3
Power
Door Locks
.................................. 2-7
Steering
...................................... 4-1 7
Steering Fluid
............................ 6-27
Winches
.................................... 4-62
Product Service Publications
........ 8-6
R
Radiator Pressure Cap ................ 6-26
Radio (See “Audio Systems”)
Recommended Fluids
And Lubricants
.......................... 7-1 4
Recovery Hooks
........................... 5-31
Replacement Parts
....................... 6-61
Reporting Safety Defects
.............. 8-5
Road Signs
..................................... 4-2
Roadside Assistance
...................... 8-5
Rocking Your Vehicle
................... 5-30
S
Safety Belts
Cleaning
..................................... 6-53
Checking Restraint System
..... 1-35
Child Restraints
........................ 1-26
Small Children and Babies
...... 1-24
Extender
.................................... 1-35
Lap
............................................. 1-22
Lap Shoulder
............................. 1-1 5
Larger Children ......................... 1-32
Proper Wear
.............................. 1-1 4
Questions and Answers
........... 1-1 2
Reminder Light
......................... 1-1 3
Replacing After a Crash
.......... 1-35
Use During Pregnancy
............. 1-20
Why They Work
.......................... 1-9 Safety Chains
............................... 4-59
Scheduled Maintenance
Seats Safety Warnings and Symbols
.... 0-2
Services
....................................... 7-3
Controls
....................................... 1-2
Jump
............................................ 1-6
Latches
........................................ 1-4
Manual Front
.............................. 1-2
Manual Lumbar Adjustment
..... 1-4
Reclining
...................................... 1-3
Do-It-Yourself
.............................. 6-3
Parts Identification Label
........ 6-59
Publications ......................... 8-6, 8-8
Replacement Parts and Filter Recommendations
...... 6-66
Service Engine Soon Light
........ 2-68
Service Station Checks
............... 7-17
Shift Indicator Light
.................... 2-72
Shift Light
..................................... 2-20
Shifting Into Park
........................ 2-23
Sliding Rear Window
.................. 2-32
Easy Entry Seat
......................... 1-5
Service
Spare Tire
..................................... 5-20
Removal
..................................... 5-20
Storage
...................................... 5-27
Speedometer
................................ 2-62
Starting Your Engine
................... 2-11
Steering
......................................... 4-17
Tips
............................................ 4-18
Storage Compartments
............... 2-55
Sun Visors
.................................... 2-52
Swing-Out Windows
.................... 2-32
T
Tachometer ................................... 2-65
Tailgate
.......................................... 2-33
Theft
................................................ 2-8
Thermostat
.................................... 6-26
Tilt Wheel
..................................... 2-34
Specification Charts .................... 6-61
In Emergencies
........................ 4-18
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Tires ............................................... 6.43
Balancing
................................... 6-48
Chains
........................................ 6-49
Changing a Flat
............. 5.16, 5-21
Compact Spare
......................... 5-28
Flat
.............................................. 5-1 5
Hub Caps and Wheel Nut Caps
................... 5-22
Inspection and Rotation
.......... 6-44
Loading
...................................... 6-43
New
............................................ 6-46
Pressure
..................................... 6-44
Spare (See “Spare Tire”)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
. 6-47
A Trailer
...................................... 4-56
Following Distance
................... 4-60
Maintenance
.............................. 4-62
Recreational Vehicle
................. 4-54
Towing Your Vehicle
........... 4-54, 5-7
Traffic Lights
................................... 4-6
Trailer
Brakes
......................................... 4-59
Wiring Harness
.............. 2-75, 6-60
Trailering Package
........................ 6-40
Transfer Case
................................. 6-21
Electronic
................................... 2-29
Manual
....................................... 2-28
Automatic
.................................. 2-1 6
Five-Speed Manual
................... 2-1 9
Fluid
................................ 6-1 6, 6-1 9
Fluid, To Add
................. 6-18, 6-20
Four-wheel
Manual Shift Speeds
............... 2-20
Shift Light
................................. 2-20
Torque Lock (Automatic
Transmission)
.............. 2-1 8, 4-50
Underbody
Carrier
......... 5-1 9, 5-27
Towing
Transmission (See “Four-wheel Drive”) Trip
Odometer
.............................. 2-64
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
.. 2-35
Indicator
................................. 2.73
Turn SignaVLane Change
V
Vehicle
Damage Warnings
..................... 0-3
Identification Number
.............. 6-57
Loading
........................... 4.23. 6-38
Storage
...................................... 6-31
Symbols
....................................... 0-4
Ventilation System
......................... 3-3
Air Vents
...................................... 3-4
Tips
.............................................. 3-3
Voltmeter ....................................... 2-75
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W
Devices. Other ............................ 5-3
Lights. Gages. And Indicators
........... 2.65. 2-70
Alignment and Tire Balance
... 6-48
Aluminum
.................................. 6-55
Hub Caps and Wheel Nut Caps
................... 5-22
Nut Torque
................................ 6-61
Replacement
............................. 6-48
Used Replacement
................... 6-49
Windows
........................................ 2-31
Sliding Rear
.............................. 2-32
Swing-Out
.................................. 2-32
Windshield Washer
...................... 2-40
Washer Fluid
............................ 6-28
Winter Driving
.............................. 4-51
Wipers. Windshield 2.38. 6.54. 6-60
Blade Chatter
............................ 6-54
Blade Inserts
....... .................... 6-35
Cleaning Blades
........................ 6-54
Low Speed Delay
..................... 2-39
Warning
Wheels
9-6