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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine How to Add Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission
fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid
HOT. (A COLD check
is used only
as a reference.) If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the
proper fluid to bring the level up to the
HOT area for a hot check. It doesn’t
take much fluid, generally less than a int.
Don ’t overfill. We recommend
you use only fluid labeled DEXRON -111, because fluid with that label is
made especially for your automatic transmission. Damage caused by fluid
other than DEXRON@-I11 is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. 8
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under “How to
Check.”
0 When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all
the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place.
Manual Transmission Fluid
When to Check
A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is changed. However,
the fluid in your manual transmission doesn’t require changin\
g.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this
done at your GM dealership Service Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure
to follow all the instructions here, or you could
get a false reading.
I NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. Too
much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on
hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting
a fire. Be sure
to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid.
Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on
a level place and the transmission is cool enough for you to rest your fingers
on the transmission case.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Pull the headlamp .. lens assembly
out. (Some
vehicles may
have side by side
bulbs
.)
4. Unplug the
electrical
connector.
_I , .
I 5. Turn the bulb
counterclockwise
to remove it.
6. Put the new bulb
I into the headlamp
lens assembly
and turn it
clockwise until it
is tight.
7. Plug in the
electrical
connector.
L
8. Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the vehicle. Install and
tighten the screws.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1. Reach under the
bumper and behind the parkinghrn
signal lamp
assembly.
2. Push the tab on
the socket, turn
the socket counterclockwise and pull it out.
3. Holding the base
of the bulb, pull
the bulb straight out
of the socket.
4. Push the new bulb into the socket until it clicks.
5. Put the socket back into the parking/turn signal lamp assembly and turn
it clockwise until it locks in place.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear Lamps
r 1. Open the
endgate.
2. Remove the two
screws from the
lamp assembly.
3. Pull the assembly
away from the
fender.
4. Turn the socket
counterclockwise
to remove it.
Push the tab in
while you turn
the socket
counterclock-
wise.
5. Holding the base of the bulb, pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
6. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it clicks.
7. Put the socket into the lamp assembly and turn the socket clockwise
until it locks in place.
8. Install the lamp assembly and screws.
9. Close the endgate.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To Remove the Old Wiper Blade:
Lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position.
1. Blade Assembly
2. Arm Assembly
3. Locking Tab
4. Blade Pivot
5. Hook Slot
6. Arm Hook
Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab. Pull down on the
blade assembly to release it from the wiper arm hook
.
Remove the insert from the blade assembly. The insert has two notches
at one end that
are locked by bottom claws of the blade assembly. At
the notched end, pull the insert from the blade assembly.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Be sure that the notches are locked by the bottom claws. Make sure that
all other claws are properly locked on both sides
of the insert slots.
3
1. Claw in Notch
2. Correct Installation
3. Incorrect Installation
0 Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook. Pull up until the
pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot.
Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly onto the windshield.
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement
See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement in this section for instructions on
how to change the backglass wiper blade. (The backglass wiper blade will
not lock in
a vertical position like the windshield wiper blade, so care
should be
used when pulling it away from the vehicle.)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Air Conditioning
Every now and then have your dealership check your air conditioning
system to be sure it has not lost any cooling ability. If you think\
the system
is not working properly, have your dealership check it out as \
soon as
possible.
The air conditioning will not work when the temperature is below
40°F
(4°C).
Lock Cylinders
To be sure your locks operate properly, they must be lubricated.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to lubricate them
and what type
of lubricant to use.
You should not
use penetrating oils because they could wash out me factory
installed lubricant and cause the lock to bind. De-icers which \
contain
alcohol could also wash away the lubricant,
so be sure to lubricate the lock
after using a de-icer of this type.
Exhaust System
To help prevent damage to your exhaust system, do not continue to drive
your vehicle
if you notice:
0 Engine misfiring
0 Loss of performance
0 Exhaust system components hanging lower than normal.
0 Loud exhaust system noises.
0 Other unusual operating conditions
Have your engine and exhaust system serviced regularly.
Three-way Catalytic Converter
Your vehicle’s three-way catalytic converter is designed to reduce \
the
pollutants in your vehicle’s exhaust. Use only unleaded fuel in your vehicle.
If you use leaded fuel, you could damage your three-way catalytic converter
and other engine components.
Engine Control Module System
This system has an oxygen (02) sensor that helps keep your engine’s
air-fuel mixture at a proper level. Use only unleaded fuel
in your vehicle. If
you use leaded fuel, you could damage your oxygen (02) sensor and affect
your vehicle’s emissions.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ma/function Indicator Lamp (SERVICE ENGINE
SOON)
This light on your instrument panel lets you know when your emission
system needs service. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the Index.
Tires
We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made
by a leading tire manufacturer. These tires are warranted by the tire
manufacturers and their warranties
are delivered with every new vehicle. If
your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires, you will have a tire
warranty folder from each
of these manufacturers.
Inflation - lire Pressure
The Certificationire label which is on the driver’s door lock pillar, shows
the correct inflation pressures for your tires, when they’re cold. “Cold”
means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven
no
more than a mile.
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