
...................... 
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Brake  Master  Cylinder ................................... 6-43 
Replacing Brake System Parts .............................. 6-46 
Other Maintenance Items .................................... 646 
Lubrication ............. ..... 648 
Battery ................ ....... 6-49 
Bulb Replacement ......................................... 6-50 
Fuses  and Circuit Breakers ................................ 6-56 
Exhaust  System ....................................... 6-58 
Loading  Your  Vehicle ...................................... 6-59 
Tires .................................................... 6-62 
Inflation-Tire  Pressure .................................. 6-62 
Tire  Inspection and Rotation ............................... 6-64 
When  It’s  Time  for New  Tires ......................... 6-65 
Buying  New Tires ..................................... 6-66 
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................. 6-66 
Wheel  Alignment  and Tire Balance ......................... 6-67 
Wheel Replacement ..................................... 6-68 
Tire  Chains ............................................ 6-69 
Appearancecare .......................................... 6-69 
Cleaning  the Inside  of  Your  Vehicle ......................... 6-70 
Cleaning the Outside  of  Your  Vehicle ..................... 6-74 
Appearance  Care  Materials .................................. 6-77 
Vehicle Identification Number .............................. 6-78 
Service Parts Identification Label ............................. 6-80 
Specification  Charts ...................................... 6-81 
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Traction - A, B, C 
The traction  grades, from highest to lowest  are: A, B, and C. They represent 
the tire’s ability  to stop  on  wet  pavement 
as measured under  controlled 
conditions  on specified  government  test surfaces 
of asphalt  and concrete. A 
tire marked C may have  poor traction  performance. 
Warning:  The traction grade  assigned to this tire is based  on braking 
(straight-ahead)  traction  tests and  does  not include  cornering  (turning) 
traction. 
Temperature - A, By C 
The  temperature  grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing  the  tire’s 
resistance 
to the generation  of  heat  and  its  ability  to  dissipate heat  when  tested 
under  controlled conditions 
on a specified  indoor  laboratory test wheel. 
Sustained  high  temperature  can  cause the  material  of the  tire  to  degenerate 
and  reduce  tire  life,  and  excessive temperature  can lead  to  sudden  tire  failure. 
The grade 
C corresponds  to a level  of performance  which  all  passenger  car 
tires 
must meet  under  the  Federal  Motor  Vehicle  Safety  Standard No. 109. 
Grades B and A represent  higher  levels of performance  on  the  laboratory  test 
wheel 
than the minimum  required  by  law. 
Warning:  The  temperature  grade  for  this tire is established  for  a  tire that  is 
properly inflated and  not overloaded.  Excessive  speed,  underinflation, or 
excessive  loading,  either  separately  or  in combination,  can cause  heat 
buildup  and possible  tire failure. 
These  grades  are molded  on the  sidewalls  of passenger  car tires. 
While  the tires  available  as standard  or  optional  equipment  on General 
Motors  vehicles  may  vary  with  respect to these  grades,  all such  tires meet 
General Motors  performance  standards  and have been approved for  use  on 
General Motors vehicles.  All passenger  type 
(P Metric) tires must conform 
to Federal safety  requirements in addition to these grades. 
Wheel  Alignment and Tire  Balance 
The  wheels on your vehicle  were aligned  and balanced carefully at the 
factory  to give  you the longest  tire life and best overall performance. 
In most cases, you will  not  need  to have your wheels  aligned again. 
However, 
if you  notice  unusual tire wear  or your vehicle  pulling one way  or 
the other,  the  alignment  may need to  be reset.  If  you  notice your vehicle 
vibrating  when driving  on 
a smooth road, your  wheels  may  need  to  be 
rebalanced. 
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2 I. THERMOSTATICALLY  CONTROLLED  ENGINE  COOLING FAN  INSPECTIONAI/ 
- (If so equipped.)  Inspect  all  hoses  and 
ducts for proper  hook-up. Be sure  the  valve  works  properly. 
22. EXHAUST  PRESSURE  REGULATOR  VALVE  INSPECTION” - 
Check  that  the  valve  works  properly,  Correct any  binding.  Inspect 
hoses  for cracks, chafing  or decay.  Replace  parts as needed. 
23. TIRE  AND  WHEEL  ROTATION  AND  INSPECTION - For  proper 
wear  and  maximum  tire  life,  rotate  tires  at  the  first  6,000 miles 
(10 000 
kilometers)  for  Schedule 
I (+) or  7,500  miles (12 500 kilometers)  for 
Schedule 
I1 (0) and  then  every  15,000  miles (25 000 kilometers) 
thereafter.  Follow  the  instructions  and  patterns  shown 
in Section 6. 
Check  tires  for uneven wear  or damage. If irregular  or premature  wear  is 
apparent,  check  wheel  alignment.  Also,  check  or damaged  wheels.  See 
“Tires” 
in the  Index  for more  information. 
For  dual  wheels,  whenever  the  vehicle,  wheels,  or fasteners  are  new, 
have  the  wheel  fastener  torque 
set at  the  first 100, 1,000  and  6,000  miles 
( 160, 1600  and 10 000  km). 
Block  the  tires  opposite 
those being  removed to keep the  vehicle  from 
rolling. 
24. 
DRIVE  AXLE  SERVICE? - Check  readfront  axle fluid  level  and 
add 
as needed.  Check  constant velocity joints and axle seals  for 
leaking. 
0 Locking  differential - Drain  fluid  at  first oil change and  refill. 
Check fluid 
level and  add  as needed  at  subsequent  oil changes. In 
dusty  areas,  or trailer  towing  applications  drain  fluid at every 
15,000  miles (24 135 kilometers) and  refill. 
Standard  differential - Check fluid level  and  add as needed at 
every oil change. In dusty  areas, or trailer towing applications, 
drain  fluid every 
15,000 miles  (24 135 kilometers)  and  refill. 
0 More frequent  lubrication  may  be  required  on  heavy-duty  or 
off-road 
use. 
:i: An  Emission  Control Service 
ANoise  Emission  Control  Service 
VApplicable 
only to vehicles  sold in  the  United  States 
+A  fluid 
loss in these systems  may indicate a  problem. Have them 
inspected  and  repaired 
at once. 
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Warning  Lights. Gages and Indicators ................................ 2-66 
(Also  See "Lights")Bevices.  Other 
................................. 5-3 
Wheels 
Alignment and Tire  Balance 
..................................... 6-67 
Aluminum ................................................... 6-75 
Hub CapsNheel Nut Caps ...................................... 5-22 
NutTorque ............................................. 6-47. 6-81 
Replacement ................................................. 6-68 
Used Replacement ............................................ 6-68 
Windows 
...................................................... 2-35 
Windshield  Washer .............................................. 2-41 
Rearwasher ................................................. 2-54 
Washer Fluid ............................................ 2-41. 6-42 
Winter Driving .................................................. 4-50 
Wipers.  Windshield .............................................. 2-40 
Blade  Inserts ................................................. 6-47 
Cleaning  Blades .............................................. 6-74 
Rearwindow 
................................................ 2-54 
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