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Explanation of Scheduled 
Maintenance  Services 
Following  are explanations  of the 
services  listed  in Schedule I and 
Schedule  11. 
The  proper  fluids  and lubricants  to use 
are  listed  in Section  D.  Make sure 
whoever  services  your  vehicle  uses 
these.  All parts should  be  replaced and 
all  necessary  repairs done before  you or 
anyone  else  drives  the vehicle. 
ITEM 
NO. SERVICE 
1. Engine  Oil  and  Filter  Change* - 
Always  use SH or SG  Energy 
Conserving 
I1 oils  of proper  viscosity. 
The 
“SH” or “SG” designation  may 
be  shown alone 
or in combination 
with others, such  as “SH/CD,” 
“SH, 
SG, CD,” “SG/CD,”  etc.  To 
determine  the preferred  viscosity  for 
your  vehicle’s  engine (e.g., 
SAE 5W- 
30 or  SAE 10W-30),  see 
Engine  Oil 
in the Index. 
2. Chassis  Lubrication - Lubricate 
suspension and steering  linkage. 
Lubricate  the transaxle  shift  linkage, 
and  parking  brake cable  guides, 
underbody  contact points and 
linkage. 
3. Tire  and  Wheel  Rotation  and 
Inspection 
- For  proper  wear and 
maximum  tire life,  rotate  your tires 
following  the instructions  in this 
manual.  See 
Tires,  Inspection E. 
Rotation in  the Index. Check the 
tires  for uneven  wear 
or damage.  If 
you  see  irregular  or premature  wear, 
check  the wheel  alignment.  Check  for 
damaged  wheels  also. 
Engine  Accessory  Drive  Inspection 
- Inspect the drive  belt  for cracks, 
fraying,  wear  and proper tension. 
Replace  as needed. 
I 
Cooling  System Servicee - Drain, 
flush  and refill  the system  with new 
or  approved  recycled  coolant 
conforming  to GM  Specification 
I 
1825M.  Keep  coolant  at the  proper 1 
mixture  as specified.  See  Coolant in 
the 
Index. This  provides  proper 
freeze  and boil  protection, corrosion 
I 
inhibitor  level and maintains proper ’ 
engine operating temperature. 
Inspect  hoses 
and replace if they are 
cracked,  swollen  or  deteriorated. 
Tighten  screw-type  hose clamps. 
Clean  the outside  of the  radiator and 
air  conditioning  condenser. Wash  tht 
pressure cap and  neck. 
To help ensure  proper  operation,  we 
recommend 
a pressure  test of both the 
cooling  system  and the pressure  cap. 
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Section B: Owner  Checks  and  Services Be sure  any necessary repairs  are completed at once. 
Whenever  any  fluids  or  lubricants  are  added to your vehicle, 
Listed  below are  owner  checks and services which  should  be malte  Sure they  are the  proper  ones,  as  shown in Section 
D. 
performed  at  the intervals  specified to help ensure  the  safety, 
dependability  and emission  control performance  of your 
vehicle. 
Each Fuel Fill (It is  important 
for you or a service  station  attendant  to  perform 
these underhood 
checks at each fuel  fill.) 
I 
Check  the engine coolant  level and add the proper  coolant mix if necessary. See Coolant in  the 
Engine Index for  further  details. 
CHECK 
OR SERVICE 
I 
WHAT TO DO 
Check the engine  oil  level  and  add  the proper  oil  if necessary. See Engine  Oil in the Index for 
further  details. 
Engine 
Oil  Level 
Windshield Washer  Check  the windshield washer  fluid  level in the  windshield  washer  tank  and  add the proper fluid  if 
Fluid  Level  necessary. See 
Windshield Washer  Fluid in the Index for  further  details. I 
It Leasf Once a Month 
CHECK 
OR SERVICE 
I 
WHAT  TO DO I 
Tire Inflation I 
Check tire inflation.  Make sure they  are inflated  to  the pressures  specified on the  Certification/ 
Tire  label  located 
on the rear  edge  of the  driver’s door. See Tires in  the Index for further  details. 
Cassette Deck 
I 
Clean  cassette  deck.  Cleaning should be  done every 15 hours  of tape  play.  See Audio  Systems in 
the 
Index for  further  details. 
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Drunken Driving .............................. 132 
Electric  Outside Mirror Control 
...... 87 
Electrical  Equipment. 
Adding 
............................. 60.  117. 219 
Electronic  Level Control 
............ 94. 206 
Emergencies.  Braking  in 
.................. 138 
Emergencies  on the  Road 
................ 157 
Emergencies.  Steering in 
.................. 139 
Emergency  Starting 
.......................... 158 
Emergency  Towing ........................... 162 
Engine  Coolant 
................ 197,  224,  227 
Engine  Coolant  Heater 
....................... 61 
Engine  Coolant Temperature 
Gage 
............................................... 103 
Engine  Exhaust 
............ 57. 68,  150,  154 
Engine  Identification 
........................ 218 
Engine  Oil 
......................................... 190 
Additives 
........................................ 193 
Checking 
& Adding ............... 190. 191 
Disposing  of Used  Oil 
................... 194 
Energy  Conserving 
......................... 193 
Pressure  Gage 
................................ 102 
Pressure Indicator 
......................... 101 
Warning 
.......................................... 193 
When  to Change 
............................ 193 
Engine  Overheating 
......................... 165 
Engine  Specifications 
....................... 226 
Engine.  Starting 
.................................. 58 
Ethanol  in Gasoline .......................... 183 
Exhaust 
Dangerous  Gas 
Parking with  the Engine 
in 
............................. 57. 
68. 150. 154 
Running 
................................... 67.  68 
Expectant Mothers.  Use 
of Safety 
Belts 
................................................. 30 
Expressway  Driving 
......................... 145 
Extender.  Safety  Belt 
......................... 41 
Exterior Appearance 
Fabric  Cleaning 
Fan  Warnings 
............ 159. 160. 167. 187 
Filling  the Fuel  Tank ................ 185. 272 
Filter  Air  Cleaner 
............................ 194. 226 
Oil 
.......................................... 193. 226 
Finish Care 
....................................... 216 
Flat  Tire 
............................................ 172 
Flooded  Engine 
................................... 59 
Fluid  (see 
Appearance 
Care ) 
(see Appearance Care ) 
Flashers. Hazard Warning ............... 158 
Flow-Through Ventilation 
............... 116 
Brake 
...................................... 200. 227 
Capacities 
....................................... 224 
Power  Steering 
.............. 199. 225. 227 
Transaxle 
....................... 195.  224.  227 
Windshield  Washer 
................ 200.  227 Fluids 
& Lubricants ......................... 227 
Fog  Lights 
............................................ 76 
Freeway  Driving 
............................... 145 
Fuel 
................................................... 183 
Alcohol  in  Fuel 
.............................. 183 
Capacity 
......................................... 185 
Exhaust Warnings ..... 57. 68. 150. 154 
Filling 
Your Tank .......................... 185 
Fuels  with Alcohol 
......................... 183 
Gage 
............................................... 100 
In  Foreign  Countries ..................... 184 
Low.  Warning 
................................ 101 
Methanol  in  Fuel 
........................... 183 
Requirements ................................. 183 
Fuse Panel  and Usage .............. 220.  221 
Fuses 
& Circuit Breakers ................. 219 
Anti-Lock  Brakes Fuse 
.................. 222 
Injector Fuse 
.................................. 223 
Gages  Coolant Temperature 
.................... 103 
Fuel 
................................................ 100 
Oil  Pressure ................................... 102 
Oil  Pressure Indicator 
................... 101 
Tachometer 
...................................... 99 
Voltmeter 
....................................... 103 
Garage Door  Opener Compartment 
.. 80 
Gasoline 
............................................ 183 
Gasoline  Tank, Filling  Your 
............ 185 
Gas Station  Information .................. 272 265 
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Remote Control ................................ 48 .. Sliding Door ..................................... 52 
Long  Distance  Driving 
..................... 146 
Low  Battery 
...................................... 158 
Low  Fuel  Warning ............................ 101 
Low  Oil  Pressure  Warning 
............... 102 
Low  Traction  Light 
........................... 105 
Lubricants and  Fluids ...................... 227 
Luggage  Carrier 
.................................. 92 
Maintenance  Record 
..................... 246 
Maintenance Schedule 
..................... 234 
Malfunction  Indicator Lamp 
........... 106 
Manual  Front  Seat 
............................. 12 
Manual Lap-Shoulder  Safety  Belt 
..... 23 
Methanol in Gasoline 
....................... 183 
Mileage  Indicator 
Mirrors  (see 
Odometer G. Speedometer) 
Inside 
Manual  Day/Night ............... 86 
Outside  Convex 
............................... 87 
Power  Remote  Control 
.................... 87 
Mountain  Driving 
............................ 147 
New  Vehicle  “Break-In” 
Night  Driving 
................................... 142 
Night  Vision 
..................................... 142 
Visor  Vanity 
..................................... 88 
Requirements ........................... 57. 
152  Octane 
Requirements 
(see 
Fuel  Requirements) 
Odometer & Speedometer ................. 99 
Oil.  Engine 
........................................ 190 
Pressure  Gage 
................................ 102 
Pressure Indicator 
......................... 101 
Quality 
........................................... 19 1 
Thickness ....................................... 192 
Used  Oil 
......................................... 194 
When  to Change 
............................ 193 
Oil  Warning 
...................................... 101 
Outside  Rearview  Mirrors ................. 87 
Overhead  Console 
........................ 79. 95 
Overheated  Engine 
........................... 165 
Warnings ................ 166. 187. 198. 199 
Owner  Checks 
& Services ............... 240 
Rrk.  Shifting  Into 
............................. 66 
Parking  Over  Things  That Burn 
................... 67 
Parking  Brake 
..................................... 65 
Passenger  Belts  (see 
Safety  Belts) 
Passing .............................................. 140 
Periodic Maintenance Inspections 
.. 243 
Polishing  and Waxing 
With 
the Engine  Running 
........... 67. 68 
Payload 
............................................. 206 
(see 
Appearance  Care ) 
Power (Anti-Lock)  Brakes ............... 135 Power 
Door Locks 
............................. 46 
Power  Mirrors 
.................................... 87 
Power  Outlet.  Accessory 
.................... 84 
Power  Seat Controls 
.......................... 13 
Power  Sliding  Door .................... 52. 107 
Power  Steering 
................................. 138 
Power Steering  Fluid ....... 199.225.  227 
Power  Windows 
......................... 70.  223 
During 
.............................................. 30 
Problems  on the  Road 
...................... 157 
Publications 
...................................... 254 
Pregnancy. 
Use 
of Safety  Belts 
Radiator  Overheating 
(see 
Overheated Engine ) 
Radiator  Pressure Cap ..................... 199 
Radio  (see 
Audio  Systems) 
Reading  Lights .................................... 80 
Rear  Climate  Control 
....................... 113 
Rear Interior  Lights ............................ 84 
Rear  Seats 
........................................... 15 
Removing ......................................... 16 
Replacing 
......................................... 18 
Third  Row Entry .............................. 15 
Rear  Window  Defogger .................... 115 
Rear  Window  Wiper  and Washer 
...... 79 
Rearview  Mirror 
................................. 86 
Reclining  Seatbaclts 
........................... 13 
.. Ad~ustmg .......................................... 17 
267 
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Service  Station  Information 
The Delco Freedom@  battery needs 
no  water. 
See  Page  203 
Windshield  Washer  Fluid 
See  Page 200 
Transaxle  Fluid 
See  Page  195 
Cold  Tire  Pressure 
See Certification/Tire  label on 
rear  edge  of driver’s  door. 
See  Page 208 
Fuel 
Capacity: 20 U.S. Gal. (76 L) 
Use unleaded  gas only, 
87 octane  or higher. 
See  Page  183 
Hood  Release 
See  Page 186 
Cooling System 
Check  and add coolant only at  the 
coolant  recovery  tank.  The  fluid should 
be  at 
or slightly  above the FULL HOT 
mark  when  the  engine is warm. 
See  Page 197 
Engine  Oil 
See  Page  190 
Spare  Tire  Pressure 
Compact Spare: 60 psi (420 1tPa) 
See  Page 178 
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