
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  with  engine 
oil. 
Also lubricate the tailgate,  tailgate  handle  pivot  points,  and  tailgate 
mounted  spare tire  carrier  (if  equipped). Lubricate  the  body  hood, 
fuel door 
and  rear  compartment  hinges, latches and  locks  including  interior  glove box 
and  console doors,  and  any folding seat  hardware.  Lubricate  the  hood  safety 
lever  pivot  and  prop rod  pivot.  More  frequent  lubrication  may  be  required 
when  exposed  to 
a corrosive  environment. 
Periodic  Maintenance  Inspections - Listed  below  are inspections  and 
services  which  should  be  performed  at  least  twice 
a year (for instance  each 
spring  or 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. 
Steering  and  Suspension  Inspection? - Inspect  front  and  rear suspension 
and  steering  system  for  damaged, loose or missing  parts,  signs 
of wear  or 
lack  of  lubrication.  Inspect  power  steering  lines  and  hoses  for proper 
hook-up,  binding,  leaks,  cracks,  chafing, etc. Lubricate the  steering  linkage. 
Accelerator  Control  System - On gasoline  engines,  lubricate the pivot  at 
the 
TBI throttle  lever  stud  with  engine oil. Do not oil any  accelerator  or 
cruise  control  cables. Replace  any  cables that  have  high  effort  or excessive 
wear. 
Exhaust  System  Inspection - Inspect  the  complete system  including  the 
three-way  catalytic converter.  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  buildup 
in the  floor  pan or could let exhaust  fumes seep into the 
passenger  compartments. 
Drive  Axle  Service? - Check  readfront  axle tluid  level  and  add as needed, 
Check constant  velocity joints and axle seals  for leaking. 
Transfer  Case  (Four-wheel  Drive)  Inspection+ - Every 12 months  or at 
oil change  intervals,  check  front axle and transfer case  and  add  lubricant 
when  necessary.  Oil  the  control  lever  pivot  point  and  all  exposed control 
linkage.  Check 
vent hose  at  transfer  case for kinks  and  proper  installation. 
More frequent  lubrication  may  be  required  on  heavy-duty or off-road  use. 
?A fluid  loss in these  systems  may indicate  a problem.  Have  them  inspected 
and  repaired  at  once. 
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Service Station Checks 
It is important for you  or  a  service station  attendant to perform these 
under-hood  checks at each 
fuel fill. 
Check the engine oil level  and  add if necessary. 
Check  the  engine  coolant  level in the recovery bottle  and  add if 
necessary. 
Check the windshield washer fluid level and add if necessary. 
See  these  items 
in the Index for  information  on how to check them. 
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' Secondary 
Hood 
Release 
See Page 6-1 4. 
ILL Battery 
Your vehicle's 
Delco  Freedom 
battery  never 
needs  to have 
water  added. 
See Page  6-49. 
 
a Cooling System 
Check  and  add 
coolant 
only at 
the  coolant  recovery  tank 
(gasoline  engine) 
or 
only at  the 
coolant  surge 
tank  (diesel  engine). 
The fluid 
level  should  be  at 
the 
COLD mark. 
See  Page 6-35. 
 
1 Transmission 
~ Fluid 
See Page  6-28. 
 Cold Tire 
Pressure 
See  the 
Certificationflire 
label 
on the 
inside  rear  edge 
of the driver's 
door. 
See Page  6-62. 
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Lights ..................................................... 2-47 
Brake System  Warning ......................................... 2-67 
Bulb  Replacement 
............................................. 6-86 
Charging  System  Light 
......................................... 2-70 
Front  Parking/Turn  Signal 
....................................... 6-52 
CheckGagesLight 
............................................ 2-71 
Dome 
....................................................... 2-49 
Headlights (See  “Headlights”) 
Indicator 
.................................................... 2-66 
Operation 
................................................... 2-37 
Reading ..................................................... 2-49 
Service  Engine 
Soon ...................................... 2-7 1. 6-59 
Rear 
........................................................ 6-55 
Replacement  Chart 
............................................ 6-86 
SideMarker .................................................. 6-53 
Loading  Your  Vehicle ....................................... 4-12,  6-59 
Add-on  Equipment 
........................................... 6-61 
Accelerator  Control  System 
..................................... 6-48 
Constant  Velocity Joints 
........................................ 6-48 
Front  Shock  Absorbers 
......................................... 6-46 
Front  Suspension  and Steering  Linkage 
............................ 6-46 
Front  Wheel  Bearings .......................................... 6-46 
TailgateHandle 
............................................... 6-49 
HoodLatchesandHinge ........................................ 6-48 
Lockcylinders ............................................... 6-49 
Propeller  Shaft Slip Splines 
..................................... 6-48 
RearAxle ................................................... 6-33 
Recommended  Lubricants ...................................... 7-25 
Transfercase ................................................ 6-34 
Luggagecarrier ................................................. 2-79 
Lubrication 
..................................................... 6-48 
Body 
....................................................... 6-48 
FrontAxle 
................................................... 6-35 
Maintenance  Otherltems 
.................................................. 6-46 
Record .................................................. 7.2. 7.27 
Scheduled  Maintenance .................................... 747-1 8 
When  Towing 
a Trailer ......................................... 4-36 
Master  Cylinder (See “Brakes”) 
Mirrors 
........................................................ 2-51 
Electric  Outside ............................................... 2-52 
Inside ....................................................... 2-51 
Multifunction  Lever .............................................. 2-38 
Turn  SignalLane  Change  Indicator 
............................... 2-73 
Underbody 
.................................................. 6-76 
... ModelReference .................................................. 111 
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Safety  Belts (continued) 
Extender 
.................................................... 1-42 
Lapshoulder ................................................. 1-29 
Larger  Children 
............................................... 1-40 
Properwear ................................................. 1-18 
Questions 
& Answers .......................................... 1-17 
RearSeat 
.................................................... 1-28 
ReminderLight 
............................................... 1-18 
Replacing After  a Crash 
........................................ 1-43 
RightFrontPassenger 
.......................................... 1-26 
Small Children  and  Babies 
...................................... 1-31 
Use During  Pregnancy ......................................... 1-26 
Safety Chains 
................................................... 4-39 
Safety  Warnings  and  Symbols 
........................................ vi 
Scheduled  Maintenance  Services 
................................ 747-1 8 
Seats 
........................................................... 1-2 
Controls 
...................................................... 1-2 
Easy  Entry  Seat 
................................................ 1-6 
ManualFront 
.................................................. 1-2 
PowerDriver’s 
................................................ 1-3 
RearFolding .................................................. 1-8 
Reclining 
..................................................... 1-5 
Removable 
.................................................. 1-10 
SeatbackLatches ............................................... 1-5 
Secondary  Air Injection (AIR System) ............................... 6-59 
Service  Do-It-Yourself 
................................................ 6-3 
Parts Identification  Label 
....................................... 6-80 
Publications 
................................................... 8-7 
Replacement Parts  and Filter  Recommendations 
..................... 6-83 
Service Engine Soon  Light 
................................... 2-7 1, 6-59 
Service Station Checks 
............................................ 7-29 
Shift Indicator Light ......................................... 2-25,  2-72 
Shifting Into  Park 
................................................ 2-28 
Single Belt  Accessory  Drive 
....................................... 6-47 
SpareTire 
...................................................... 5-26 
Removal 
.................................................... 5-26 
Storage 
..................................................... 5-37 
Specification Charts 
.............................................. 6-81 
Speedometer 
.................................................... 2-65 
Starting  your  Engine 
........................................ 2-13, 2-16 
Steering ........................................................ 4-7 
ColumnShiftLever 
............................................ 2-28 
In  Emergencies 
................................................ 4-8 
Tips 
......................................................... 4-7 
Storage Compartments 
............................................ 2-56 
Other ....................................................... 2-63 
Sunvisors 
..................................................... 2-53 
WhyTheyWork 
.............................................. 1-14 
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