
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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L
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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