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Rinse the section with a clean, wet
0 Wipe off what's left with a slightly
Then dry it immediately with a blow
sponge.
damp
paper: towel
or clsth.
dryer or a heat lamp.
.NOTICE:
Ek careful with a hair dryer or heat
lamp. You could scorch the fabric.
Wipe with a.clean cloth.
Using: SolvenbType Cleaner on
Fabric
First, see if you have to use solvent-type
dearrer at
all; Some spots and stains
.will clean
off. better with just water and
mild soap.
If you need to use a solvent:
0 Gently scrape excess soil 'from the
trim material with ,a clean,
dull knife
or scraper.
Use very little cleaner,
light pressure and clean cloths
(pre€erably cheesecloth). Cleaning
should start at the outside
of the
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fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, wine,
vomit, urine and blood.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then
sponge the soiled area with cool
water.
If a stain remains, follow the foam-
type instructions described earlier.
If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit
or urine, treat the area with a
waterbaking soda solution:
1
teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1
cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water.
If needed, clean lightly with solvent-
type cleaner.
Combination Stains
Such as candy, ice cream, mayonnaise,
chili sauce and unknown stains.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then
clean with cool water and allow to
dry-
* If a stain remains, clean it with
solvent-type cleaner.
Cleaning Vinyl
Use warm water and a clean cloth.
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove
dirt.
You may have to do it
more than once.
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe
polish will stain
if you don’t get them
off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a
solvent-type vinyl cleaner.
Cleaning Leather
Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water
and a mild soap or saddle soap.
For stubborn stains, use a mild
solution of
10% isopropyl alcohol
(rubbing alcohol) and
90% water.
Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-
based or abrasive cleaners, furniture
polish or shoe polish on leather.
Soiled leather should be cleaned
immediately. If dirt is allowed to work
into finish, it can harm the leather.
Cleaning the Top of the
Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean
the top surfaces
of the instrument
panel. Sprays containing silicones or
waxes may cause annoying reflections
in the windshield and even make it
difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
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Normal -Maintenance Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Element
3100 V6 ........................................................................\
................ AC Type A-905
Twin Dual Cam (DOHC) 3.4L V6
.............................................. AC Type A-1129 C
Engine Oil Filter
3100 V6 ........................................................................\
................ AC Type PF-47
Twin Dual Cam (DOHC) 3.4L V6
.............................................. AC Type PF-51
PCV Valve
3100 V6 ........................................................................\
................ AC Type CV-899C
Twin Dual Cam (DOHC) 3.4L V6
............................................. AC Type CV-881C
Spark Plugs
3100 V6 ........................................................................\
............... AC Type R44LTSM6
Gap: 0.060 inch
(1.52 mm)
Gap: 0.045 inch (1.14
mm)
Twin Dual Cam (DOHC) 3.4L V6 ............................................. AC Type eR42LTSM
Batteries
Remote Lock Control Transmitter ............................................. 2016 (2)
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driven under one or more of these
c.onditions:
In heavy city traffic where the
outside temperature: regularly
reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
(With some models, you shouldn’t
ever tow
a trailer. See Towing a
Trailer
in the Index.)
Uses such as.found in taxi, police
car or delivery service.
If-you do not use your vehicle under
any of these conditions, change both
the fluid and filter every
100,000
miles (166 000 km) .
Replace spark plugs with the proper
type. See
Replacement-Parts in the
Index.
9. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*T -
Inspect for burns, .cracks or other
damage. Check the boot fit at the
coils and at the spark plugs. Replace
wires as needed.
8. Spark PIug~Replacement* -
-10. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
System Inspection
(3.4L Code X
engine only)*? - Conduct the
EGR system service-as described in
the service manual.
To purchase a
service manual, see Service
Publications
in the Index.
1 1. Air Cleaner Filter Replacementgc -
Replace every 30,000 miles
(50 000 lun) or more often under
dusty conditions. Ask your dealer
for the proper replacement intervals
for your driving conditions.
12. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines
Inspectiong‘t
- Inspect fuel tank,
cap and lines (including fuel rails
and injection assembly). for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for
an even filler neck imprint or any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
Periodic replacement of the fuel
filter is not required.
NOTE: To determine your engine’s
displacement and code, see
Engine
Identification
in the Index.
* = An Emission Control Service.
f = The U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency
or the California Air Resources
Board has determined that the failure to
perform this maintenance item will not
nullify the emission warranty
or limit
recall liability prior to the completion of
vehicle
useful life. General Motors,
however, urges that all recommended
maintenance services be performed at the
indicated intervals and the maintenance
be recorded in “Section
E: Maintenance
Record.”
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