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Don’t add anything to your oil. Your GM dealer is ready to advise if you
think something should be added.
When to Change Engine Oil
See if any one of these is true for you:
Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km).
It’s below freezing outside and most trips are less than 10 miles
(16
km).
The engine is at low speed most of the time (as in door-to-door
You tow a trailer often.
delivery,
or in stop-and-go traffic).
0 Most trips are through dusty places.
If any one of these is true for your vehicle, then
you need to change your oil
andfilter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months - whichever comes
first
.
If none of them is true, change the oil every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or
12 months
- whichever comes first. Change the filter at the first oil change
and at every other oil change after that.
Engine Coolanf Heater (Engine Block Heater)
An engine coolant heater can be a big help if you have to park outside in
very cold weather,
0°F (-18°C) or colder. If your vehicle has this option,
see “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index.
What to Do with Used Oil
Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be
unhealthy for your
skin and could even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay
on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water,
or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags
containing used engine oil. (See the manufacturer’s warnings about the use
and disposal of oil products.)
Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you change your own oil,
be sure to drain all free-flowing oil from the filter before disposal. Don’t
ever dispose of oil by putting it
in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into
sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to
a place that collects used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of
your used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center
for help.
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Every now and then have your dealership check your air conditioning
system to be sure it has not
lost any cooling ability. If you think the system
is not working properly, have your dealership
check it out as soon as
possible.
The air conditioning will not work when the temperature is below
40°F
(4 O C).
Lubrication
Accelerator Control System
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often the accelerator
linkage pivot points must be lubricated and what type of lubricant
to use.
Accelerator cables and cruise control cables should not be lubricated. Any
cables that are worn or are hard to pull should be replaced.
When cleaning the engine compartment with water or steam, avoid directing
the flow onto the throttle linkage in a manner that would cau\
se moisture
to
enter the cables.
Hood Latches and Hood Hinge
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how to lubricate the hood
latch and hood hinge assembly.
Sliding Door Tracks
Your vehicle’s sliding door has three tracks which need lubrication.
For the upper and lower tracks, open the door, wipe the track\
clean and then lubricate with Lubriplate
TM White Grease.
For the outside middle track, close
the door after you finish the upper and
lower tracks. Then, wipe
the track clean and lubricate with
Lubriplate
TM White Grease.
Body
Normal use of your vehicle will cause metal to metal wear at some points on
the cab and body
if they are not lubricated.
For exposed surfaces, such as door checks, door lock bolts, lock striker
plates, dovetail bumper wedges, etc., a thin film
of engine oil should be
applied.
Where oil holes are provided in the body or cab, a dripless oil can be used.
The seat adjusters and seat track should be lubricated with chassis grease.
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wet cloth and lightly coated with a rubber lubricant.
Never use too much of any lubricant and be sure
to wipe up any extra
lubricant when you are finished.
Some parts
that need lubricating are hard to get at. Window regulators and
controls are inside the doors. You can get to these by removing
the trim
panels.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to lubricate
these items and what type
of lubricant to use.
Lock Cylinders
To be sure your locks operate properly, they must be lubricated.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to lubricate them
and what type of lubricant to use.
You should not use penetrating oils because they could wash out
the factory
installed lubricant and cause the lock to bind. De-icers which contain
alcohol could also
wash away the lubricant, so be sure to lubricate the lock
after using a de-icer of this type.
Exhaust System
To help prevent damage to your exhaust system, do not continue to drive
your vehicle if you notice:
Engine misfiring
Loss of performance
Other unusual operating conditions
Have your engine and exhaust system serviced regularly.
Three- Way Catalytic Converter
Your vehicle’s three-way catalytic converter is designed to reduce the
pollutants in your vehicle’s exhaust. Use only unleaded fuel in your vehicle.
If you use leaded fuel, you could damage your three-way catalytic converter
and other engine components.
Engine Control Module System
This system has an oxygen (02) sensor that helps keep your engine’s
air-fuel mixture at a proper level. Use only unleaded fuel in your vehicle.
If
you use leaded fuel, you could damage your oxygen (02) sensor and affect
your vehicle’s emissions.
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INST LPS
CIRCUITS
PROTECTED
Instrument Panel Lamps,
Radio Dial Lamps, Heater
Lamps
PWR ACCY Power Door Locks, Power
CIG LTWDM Digital Clock, Cigarette Seat
Lighter,
Dome Lights,
Radio Memory, Glove Box
Lamp
GAGES
AUX
HTR-A/C STOP-HAZ Instrument Cluster Gages,
Brake
Switch, Audio
Alarm, Headlight Switch
Illumination, Ash Tray
Illumination, Cruise
Control
Auxiliary Heater-Rear A/C (if equipped)
Stop Lamps, Hazard Flash,
Digital Instrument Cluster
HORN/TL Headlamp Switch, Tail and
LMPS Parking Lamps, Horn
Relay
TURN-B/U Direction Signal Flash,
Back Up Lamps
HTR A/C
RADIO
ECM B
ECM I
PWR WDO
AIR BAG
WIPER
BRAKE
FOG
LAMPS*** Front Heater
& Air
Conditioning
Radio
Engine Control Module
Engine Control Module
Power Windows
Air Bag
Windshield Wiper
Anti-Lock Brake System, Speedometer
Fog Lamps
FUSE
10 Amp
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
30 Amp
20 Amp
20 Amp
25 Amp
20 Amp
20 Amp
20 Amp
20 Amp
10 Amp
15 Amp
10 Amp
30 Amp
10 Amp
25 Amp
15 Amp
15 Amp
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LOCK in each gear shift position.
0 The key should turn to LOCK only when the gear shift is in “P”
(Park).
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in
LOCK.
Parking Brake and Transmission
“P’ (Park) Mechanism Operation -
-
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your
foot on the regular brake, set the manual parking brake.
0 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.
0 To check the “P” (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Apply the regular
brake and shift
to T“ (Park). Release the manual parking brake, then
slowly release the regular brake.
Lap and Shoulder Belts Condition and Operation - Inspect belt system,
including: webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors, guide loops and
anchors. Have a belt assembly replaced if the webbing has been cut or
otherwise damaged.
Body Lubrication Service - Lubricate all body door hinges. Lubricate the
body hood, fuel door and rear compartment hinges, latches and locks
including interior
glove box and console doors, 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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Hood Latch Assembly:
a. Pivots and spring anchor
b. Release Pawl
Front Wheel Bearings Automatic Transmission Shift
Linkage, Floor Shift Linkage, Hood and Door Hinges, Body Door Hinge Pins, Folding Seat,
Fuel Door Hinge
Key Lock Cylinders
Chassis Lubrication Windshield Washer Solvent
Weatherstrips Gas Line
FLUIDLUBRICANT
a. Engine oil (GM Part
No. 1050 109).
b. Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Catagory LB or (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent)
or
GC-LB .
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Catagory GC or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 105 1344).
Engine Oil (GM Part
No. 1050109).
GM Multi-Purpose lubricant
(GM Part
No. 12345 120) or a
synthetic light weight engine oil
Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1052497).
GM Optikleen@ washer solvent
(GM
Part No. 105 15 15) or equivalent.
Dielectric Silicone grease (GM Part No. 12345579) or equivalent.
Gas Line De-Icer (GM Part
No. 1051516).
(SAE 5W-30).
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Damage Finish
...................................................... 6-61
Sheet Metal
.................................................. 6-60
Daytime Running Lights
..................................... 2-43. 2-60
Indicator Light
.......................................... 2-43. 2-60
Defogger. Rear Window
................... .................... 3-7
DomeLights
.................................................... 2-44
Doors
.......................................................... 2-5
Locks
........................................................ 2-8
PowerLocks
................................................. 2-10
Rear
........................................................ 2-10
Side
......................................................... 2-5
Side. Sliding
.................................................. 2-6
Sliding Tracks
................................................ 642
At Night
.................................................... 4-12
City
........................................................ 4-15
ControlOfAVehicle
........................................... 4-5
Defensive
.................................................... 4-2
Highway Hypnosis
............................................ 4-18
Hydroplaning
................................................ 4-15
InBlizzard
................................................... 4-22
In Mud. Sand. Snow. Or Ice
................................ 4-20. 5-33
InRain
...................................................... 4-13
InWater
..................................................... 4-14
LossofControl
............................................... 4-11
Nightvision
................................................. 4-13
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................................... 4-18
On Snow or Ice
............................................... 4-20
Passing
..................................................... 4-10
Skidding
.................................................... 4-11
Stuck in Deep Snow
...................................... 4-22. 5-33
Throughwater .......................................... 2-15. 4-14
Uphill
....... .................... ................... 4-19
Winter
...................................................... 4-20
WithaTrailer
................................................ 4-23
DrunkenDriving
................................................. 4-2
Driving
E
Engine
Coolant (Block) Heater
..................................... 2.16. 3.8
Coolant
................................................ 5.14, 6.26
Coolant Temperature Gage
...................................... 2-63
Cover
....................................................... 6-15
Exhaust
................................................ 2.24. 643
FanNoise ................................................... 5-18
Identification
............................................ 6.64. 6.68
Oil (See “Oil”)
Overheating
.................................................. 5-11
RunningWhileParked
......................................... 2-24
Starting
..................................................... 2-14
Equipment. Add-on ............................................. 6-47
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Lubrication ..................................................... 6-42
Accelerator Control System ..................................... 6-42
Body ....................................................... 6-42
Sliding Door Tracks ........................................... 6-42
Front Suspension and Steering Linkage ........... ............. 6-41
Front Wheel Bearings (Two Wheel Drive) .......................... 6-41
LatchesandHinge ............................................ 6-42
Lock Cylinders ............................................... 6-43
Rear Axle ................................................... 6-24
Transfer Case ................................................ 6-24
Luggagecarrier ................................................. 2-65
Maintenance ...... ................................. 7-2
OtherItems ................................................ 6-41
Periodic Inspections ........................................... 7-12
Record ...................................................... 7-15
Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 7-3, 7-7
Underbody .................................................. 6-61
When Towing a Trailer ......................................... 4-23
Mirrors ....................................... ............. 2-45
Inside .............. ................................ 2-45
Outside ................................................... 2-46
Vanity ...................................................... 2-47
ModelReference .................................................. 111 ...
Odometer ................................................ 2-54
Trip ........................................................ 2-54
Off-RoadRecovery ............................................... 4-9
Oil ............................................................ 6-9
Additives .................................................... 6-14
Disposal of Used .............................................. 6-14
PressureGage ................................................ 2-62
ToCheck .................................................... 6-10
WhatKindtoUse ............................................. 6-11
Whentochange .............................................. 6-14
Owner Checks and Services .................... ............. 7-10
Parking
Brake
....................................................... 2-20
OnHills ..................................................... 4-29
Passing ........................................................ 4-10
Payloadcapacity ................................................ 6-46
Power Over
Things That Burn
......................................... 2-23
Periodic Maintenance Inspections ................................... 7-12
Mirrors ..................................................... 2-46
Seat ......................................................... 1-3