
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is
all right. It’s not.
If your tires don’t have enough air
(underinflation) you can get:
0 Too much flexing
0 Too much heat
0 Tire overloading
0 Bad wear
0 Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
0 Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the tire pressure of the
spare tire.
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. Simply looking
at the tires will not tell you the pressure, especially if
you have radial tires
- which may look properly inflated even if they’re underinflated.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back on. They help prevent
leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine lire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km)
for any signs of unusual wear. If unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as
soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires
or wheels. See “When It’s Time for New Tires” and “Wheel Replacement”
later in this section for more information.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires
on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services”
in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals.
FRT
n
FRT When
rotating your
tires, always use one of the correct rotation
patterns shown here.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressure
as shown on the Certificatioflire label. Make certain that
all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric
0 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt.
0 Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim
0 Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the
along stitch or welt
lines.
container label.
0 Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge.
0 Don’t saturate the material.
Don’t rub it roughly.
0 As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge to remove the
suds.
Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge.
0 Wipe off what’s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth.
0 Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer or a heat lamp.
.
NOTICE:
Be careful. A blow dryer may scorch the fabric.
0 Wipe with a clean cloth.
Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric
First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner 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
(preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside
of the
stain, “feathering” toward the center. Keep changing to a clean section
of the cloth.
0 When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately dry the area with a
blow dryer to help prevent
a cleaning ring. (See the previous NOTICE.)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Washing Your Vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing
it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Don’t use strong soaps
or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild
detergent) soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or that
contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushe\
d promptly
and not allowed to dry on the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish
with a soft, clean chamois
or a 100% cotton towel to avoid surface scratches
and water spotting.
High pressure vehicle washes may cause water to enter your vehicle.
Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be
necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM
approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See “Appearance\
Care and
Materials” in the Index.)
Your vehicle has a “basecoatklearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives
more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and
polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoatklearcoat paint
finish.
NOTICE:
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a .
basecoatlclearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave sw\
irl
marks.
Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting
agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial
chimneys, etc. can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted
surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use
non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove
foreign matter.
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout
that can take their toll over a period
of years. You can help to keep the paint
finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged
or covered whenever
possible.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I Maintenance Schedule I
27,000 Miles (45 000)
0
0
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be
lubricated unless their temperature is 10°F (-12°C) or higher. When
the weather is cold, let them warm up before lubricating them or they
could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage,
parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake
pedal springs, and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every
6
months, whichever occurs first).
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.**
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
0 Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be
first).
An
Emission Control Service.
lubricated unless their temperature is 10°F (-1 2°C) or higher. When
the weather is cold, let them
wm up before lubricating them or they
could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage,
parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake
pedal springs, and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every
6
months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.**
occurs first).
An Emission Control Service
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 24 months, whichever
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first). Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and
neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission
Control Service.
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57,000 Miles (95 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
0 Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be
first).
An Emission Control
Service.
lubricated unless their temperature is 10°F (-12°C) or higher. When
the weather is cold, let them warm up before lubricating them or they
could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage,
parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake
pedal springs, and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every
6
months, whichever occurs first).
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.**
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
60,000 Miles (I00 000 km)
0
0
0
0
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be
lubricated unless their temperature is 10
"F (-1 2" C) or higher. When
the weather is cold, let them warm up before lubricating them or they
could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage,
parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake
pedal,springs, and clutch pedal springs at
every oil change (or every 6
months, whichever occurs first).
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.**
Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or
every 24 months, whichever
occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first). Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and
neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission
Control Service.
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90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be
lubricated unless their temperature is
10 OF (- 12 O C) or higher. When
the weather is cold, let them warm up before lubricating them or they
could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage,
parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake
pedal springs, and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every
6
months, whichever occurs first).
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.**
Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every
24 months, whichever
occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first). Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and
neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission
Control Service.
Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.
Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter more often under dusty
conditions.
An Emission Control Service.
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information.
I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED BY I
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30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be
lubricated unless their temperature is
10°F (-12°C) or higher. When
the weather is cold, let them warm up before lubricating them or they
could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage,
parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake
pedal springs, and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or
every 12
months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.**
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first). Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and
neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission
Control Service.
0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. 3'
17 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service.
I DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
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