
Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections fall). You should let your GM dealer’s service  department  or 
other  qualified  service center do these  jobs. Make  sure any 
Listed below  are  inspections  and  services which should be  necessary repairs  are completed  at once. 
performed  at least twice  a year  (for  instance,  each  spring and 
Restraint  Systems 
Steering,  Suspension 
and  Front-Wheel- 
Drive  Axle Boot  and 
Seal  Inspection 
Exhaust  System 
Inspection 
Throttle  Linkage 
Inspection 
Brake  System  Inspection 
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WHAT SHOULD BE DONE 
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Now and then,  make  sure all your belts, buckles,  latch plates,  retractors,  anchorages  and 
reminder  systems are working properly. Look  for any loose  parts or damage. 
If you  see anything 
that  might keep 
a restraint  system from doing its job, have  it repaired. 
Inspect  the  front  and  rear  suspension 
and steering system  for damaged, loose or missing  parts, 
signs  of wear,  or  lack of lubrication.  Inspect  the power  steering lines  and hoses for proper 
hookup,  binding, leaks,  cracks, chafing,  etc. Clean  and  then  inspect  the  drive axle boot seals for 
damage,  tears  or leakage. Replace seals  if necessary. 
Inspect  the complete  exhaust  system.  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  build-up  in the  floor  pan  or  could let exhaust  fumes 
into  the  vehicle. See 
Engine Exhaust in the Index. 
Inspect  the  throttle  linkage for interference  or binding,  and for damaged  or missing  parts. 
Replace  parts as needed. 
Inspect  the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses  for proper  hook-up,  binding, leaks, 
cracks,  chafing,  etc. Inspect disc brake pads  for wear  and rotors  for surface  condition.  Also inspect 
drum  brake linings  for wear  and cracks. Inspect  other brake  parts, including  drums, wheel 
cylinders, calipers, parking  brake,  etc. Check parking brake  adjustment. 
You may need  to have 
your brakes inspected more often 
if your  driving  habits or conditions result in  frequent braking. 
NOTE: 
A low  brake  fluid  level  can  indicate  worn  disc brake  pads which  may  need to be serviced. 
Also, if the  brake system  warning light stays  on or comes  on,  something  may be wrong with  the 
brake  system. See  the 
Index under Brake  System  Warning  Light. If your anti-lock brake  system 
warning  light stays  on  or comes  on, something  may be wrong  with the anti-lock brake  system. 
See  the 
Index under Anti-Lock  Brake  System Wawing Light. 
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Accessory Power Outlet ................... 84 
Adding  Brake  Fluid 
............................. 201.  227 
Electrical  Equipment 
........ .60. 117 . 2 19 
Engine  Coolant 
.......... 167.197.224.  227 
Engine  Oil 
.............................. 190. 224 
Power  Steering  Fluid 
..... 199.225.  227 
Sound Equipment 
.......................... 11 7 
Transaxle  Fluid 
.............. 195. 224. 227 
Windshield  Washer  Fluid 
...... 200.  227 
Air  Bag  Readiness  Light 
..................... 27 
Air  Bags 
............................................... 26 
Air  Cleaner 
............................... 194.  226 
Air  Conditioner 
................................ 11 1 
Air Inflator  System ............................. 85 
Alcohol.  Driving  Under  the 
Influence 
of ..................................... 132 
Alcohol  in Gasoline 
.......................... 183 
Aluminum  Wheels .................... 21 1. 216 
Antenna 
............................................ 129 
Anti-Lock 
.......................................... 135 
Anti-Lock  Brake  System 
................... 135 
Brake  Master  Cylinder ................... 201 
Junction  Block Fuse 
...................... 222 
Warning  Light 
................................ 104 
Appearance Care 
.............................. 212 
Adjusting 
Rear Seats 
.......................... 17 
Antifreeze 
......................... 197.  224.  227 
Ashtrays  and Lighter 
.................... 89. 90  Audio 
Systems 
.................................. 117 
AM/FM  Stereo Radio 
.................... 1 19 
AM/FM  Stereo Radio with Compact 
Disc  Player 
..................................... 124 
Care 
of Audio  Systems .................. 128 
Setting  the Clock 
........................... 117 
Steering  Wheel Touch Controls 
.... 127 
Adding  Fluid 
.................. 197. 225. 227 
Checking  Fluid 
............................... 195 
Shifting 
............................................. 62 
Battery 
............................................ 203 
Jump  Starting 
................................. 158 
Battery  Warning  Gage ...................... 103 
Blizzard 
............................................. 149 
Brake  Cassette 
Player 
...................... 120. 122 
Radio  Reception.  For  the Best 
...... 128 
Automatic Transaxle 
(( Blowout. .. Tire ................................ 172 
Adjustment 
.................................... 202 
Anti-Lock  Brakes 
.......................... 135 
Anti-Lock Brake  System  Warning 
Light 
............................................ 104 
Fluid 
....................................... 201. 227 
Parking 
............................................. 65 
Pedal  Travel 
................................... 202 
Rear 
Drums .................................... 202 
Junction 
Block Fuse 
...................... 222 
Master  Cylinder 
............................. 201  Warning  Light 
................................ 103 
Wear  Indicators 
............................. 202 
Brake  System  Warning  Light 
........... 103 
Braking 
............................................. 134 
Braking  in Emergencies 
................... 138 
Braking  Technique 
........................... 134 
“Break.1n. 
.. New  Vehicle ............. 57. 152 
Bucket  Seats. Removable  Rear 
.......... 15 
Buckling  Up  (see 
Safety  Belts) 
Bulb  Replacement 
Headlight 
....................................... 203 
Taillight 
.......................................... 204 
Bulbs,  Replacement 
.......................... 228 
Capacities 
81 Specifications ............ 224 
Carbon  Monoxide  in 
Exhaust 
...................... 57,  68.  150.  154 
Cassette Tape  Player 
(see 
Audio Systems ) 
Center  Passenger  Position 
(see 
Safety  Belts) 
Chains.  Safety ................................... 154 
Chains.  Tire 
.............................. 179, 212 
Changing  a  Flat  Tire 
......................... 172 
Checking 
Brake  Fluid 
.................................... 201 
Engine  Coolant 
.............................. 197 
Engine  Oil ...................................... 190 
Power  Steering  Fluid 
..................... 199 
Safety  Belt  Systems 
......................... 41 
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