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Section B: Owner Checks & Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should
be performed at
the intervals specified to help ensure the
safety, dependability and emission control performance 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
Section D.
At Each Fuel Fill (It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood check\
s at each fuel fill.)
CHECK
I OR SERVICE I
Engine Oil Level
Engine Coolant Level
I
Windshield Washer
Fluid Level
WHAT TO DO
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See the Index under Engine Oil for
further details.
Check the engine coolant level in the coolant recovery
tank and add the proper coolant mix if
necessary. See the Index under Coolant for further details.
Check the windshield washer fluid level
in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
if necessary. See the
Index under Windshield Washer Fluid for further details.
At Least Once a Month
CHECK
I I OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO 1
Tire Inflation
Check tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Certification/
Tire label located
on the rear edge of the driver’s door. See the Index under Eres for further details.
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Section 5: Owner Checks & Services (Cant.)
At Least Once a bar
CHECK
OR SERVICE
Key Lock Cylinders
Body Lubrication
Starter Switch
WHAT TO DO I ~
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Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D.
Lubricate all body door hinges, including the liftgate. Also lubricate all hinges and latches,
including those for the hood, sliding door track, rear compartment, glove box door and any
folding seat hardware. Section
D tells you what to use.
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Steering Column Lock
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others
could be injured. Follow the steps below.
1 . Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see the Index under Parking Brake if necessary) and the
NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
regular brake.
If the
starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service.
While parked, and with the parking brake set,
try to turn the key to Lock in each shift lever
position.
The key should turn to Lock only when the shift lever is in P (Park).
The key should come out only in Lock.
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CHECK
OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO
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Parking Brake and
Automatic Transaxle
P (Park) Mechanism
Check
1 CAUTION
Underbody Flushing When
you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin
to wuve. IUU ur olrlers could be
A injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle
in
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Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transaxle 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: Shift to P (Park). Then release all brakes.
L
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care
to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect.
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Section C: Periodic Maintenance lnspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall).
You should let your GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary
repairs are completed at once.
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INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Steering, Suspension
and Front-Wheel-Drive
Axle Boot and Seal
Inspection
Exhaust System
Inspection
Throttle Linkage
Inspection
Brake System
Inspection
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts,
signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper
hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then in\
spect the drive axle boot seals for
damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary.
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken,
damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or
other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes
into the vehicle. See the
Index under Engine Exhaust.
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts.
Replace parts as needed.
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for \
proper hookup, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also
inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums,
wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment.
You may need to
have your brakes inspected more often
if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent
braking.
NOTE: A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may need to be
serviced. Also, if the brake system warning light stays on or comes on, something may be wrong
with the brake system.
See the Index under Brake System Warning Light. If your anti-lock brake
system warning light stays on, comes on or flashes, something may be wrong with the anti-lock
brake system. See the
Index under Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.
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Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants
I NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake
System
Parking Brake Guides
Power Steering System
Automatic Transaxle
FLUID/UIBRICANT
GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent for API service SG Energy Conserving I1 oils of the
proper viscosity. The “SG” designation may be shown alone or
in combination with others, such
as “SG/CC,” “SG/CD,” or “SF, SG, CC,” etc. To determine the preferred viscosity for your
vehicle’s engine, see the
Index under Engine Oil.
A 50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze
conforming to GM Specification 1825M (GM Part
No. 1052753 or equivalent) or approved
recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M.
Delco Supreme
ll@ Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
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Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB
(GM Part No. 12346003 or 1052497, or equivalent).
GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part No. 1052884) or equivalent.
DEXRON@-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345881) or equivalent.
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Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants (Cont.)
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USAGE
Key Lock Cylinders
Automatic Transaxle
Shift Linkage
Chassis Lubrication
Windshield Washer
Solvent
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345120), synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine
oil or
silicone lubricant (GM Part No. 1052276 or 1052277).
Engine oil.
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB
(GM Part No. 12346003 or 1052497, or equivalent). ~
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent.
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USAGE
Hood Latch Assembly a. Pivots and Spring
b. Release Pawl Anchor
Hood and door hinges,
liftgate hinge and
linkage, fuel door
hinge, folding seat
hardware, rear
compartment lid hinges
Sliding Door Track
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Weatherstrips
FWID/LUBRICANT
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB
(GM Part
No. 12346003 or 1052497, or equivalent).
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM Part
No. 1050109).
Lubriplate Lubricant aerosol (GM
Part No. 1052349) or equivalent white grease.
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
I See the Index under Replacement Parts for recommended replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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Section E: Maintenance Record
mter the scheduled services are performed, record the date,
or Schedule I1 maintenance charts which correspond to the
odometer reading and who performed the service in the
maintenance performed.
Also, you should retain all
columns indicated. When completing the Maintenance
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a
Performed column, insert the numbers from the Schedule
I convenient place to store them.
DATE
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