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Mechanism Check
Park on a fairfy steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your
foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transmission
in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake
pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability: Shift to PARK
(P). Then release all brakes.
Lap and Shoulder Belts Condition and Operation
Inspect belt system, including: webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors,
guide loops and anchors. Have a belt assembly replaced if the webbing has
been cut or otherwise damaged.
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be perfo\
rmed at
least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your
GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these
jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Steering and Suspension Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged,
loose or missing parts, signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect power
steering lines
and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing,
etc. (On vehicles equipped with manual steering gear, check for seal
leakage
.) Lubricate the steering linkage.
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NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or
specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Coolant Supplement Hydraulic Brake System
Hydraulic Clutch System
Parking Brake Guides
Power Steering System
Manual Transmission
Automatic Transmission
Key Lock Cylinders
FLUIDILUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American Pe-
troleum Institute Certified For Gas-
oline Engines “Starburst” symbol
of
the proper viscosity. To determine
the preferred viscosity for your ve-
hicle’s engine, see “Engine Oil” in
the Index.
Mixture of water and a good quality
ethylene glycol base antifreeze or
an approved recycled coolant con-
forming to GM Specification
6038-M (GM Part
No. 1052103).
GM Part No. 3634621 or equiva-
lent.
Delco Supreme 11
@ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052535 or equiva-
lent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No.
1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements
of NLGI
Grade 2, Category
LB or GC-LB .
GM Hydraulic Power Steering
Fluid (GM Part
No. 1052884 or
equivalent).
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12345349 or equiva-
lent).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid.
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lu-
bricant (GM Part
No. 12345 120) or
synthetic
SAE 5W-30 engine oil.
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A
Air Bag (See “Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SIR)”)
Readiness Light (See “Lights”)
Accessory Power Outlets
.......................................... 2-54
Aircleaner ..................................................... 6-13
Air Conditioning (See “Heater/Air Conditioning Controls”)
All-Wheel Drive (Option)
.................................... 2-29. 6-20
Antennacare ................................................... 3-19
Anti-Lock Brakes (See “Brakes”)
Appearancecare
................................................ 6-48
Materials Chart ............................................... 6-57
Arbitration Program (See “Better Business Bureau Mediation”)
Audiosystems
................................................... 3-5
AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System ................... 3-13
AM-FM Stereo Audio System .................................... 3-6
AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System ............................. 3-8
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ................................ 3-18
Care of Your Compact Disc ..................................... 3-19
Delco LOC II@ Anti-Theft Feature ............................... 3-16
AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System with Equalizer ................ 3-10
Understanding Radio Reception .................................. 3-17
Automatic Transmission ( See “Transmission”)
Axle
Front
....................................................... 6-20
Locking ..................................................... 2-24
Rear ........................................................ 6-19
Battery ........................................................ 6-30
Belts (See “Safety Belts”)
Better Business Bureau Mediation
.................................... 8-3
Blizzard (See “Driving-If You’re Caught in a Blizzard”)
Brakes Adjustment
.................................................. 6-29
Anti-Lock .................................................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Warning Light (See “Lights”)
To Check Brake Fluid .......................................... 6-28
Master Cylinder .............................................. 6-27
Parking ..................................................... 2-24
PedalTravel ................................................. 6-29
Replacing Parts ............................................... 6-30
System Warning Light (See “Lights”)
Trailer (See “Trailer Brakes”)
Wear
....................................................... 6-29
Braking ......................................................... 4-5
InEmergencies ................................................ 4-7
Break-In. New Vehicle ............................................ 2-14
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.................................................... 4-40
Driving on Grades .......................................... 4-45
Driving with a Trailer ....................................... 4-44
ParkingonHills ............................................ 4-46
Passing ................................................... 4-45
SafetyChains .............................................. 4-43
Hitches ..................................................... 4-42
Recreational Vehicle ........................................... 4-36
TowingYourVehicle .............................................. 5-7
Brakes ...................................................... 4-43
Wiring Harness .......................................... 2-81. 6-61
Trailering Package ( See “Loading Your Vehicle”)
Transfercase
................................................... 6-20
Electronic ................................................... 2-32
Manual ..................................................... 2-30
Automatic ................................................... 2-19
When to Check and Change Fluid .............................. 6-14
HowToCheck ............................................. 6-14
How To Add ................................................. 6-17
Five-SpeedManual ........................................... 2-22
When to Check ............................................. 6-17
How To Check ............................................. 6-17
How To Add ............................................... 6-18
Shift Light ( See “Lights”)
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
............................ 2-26
Trip Odometer ( See “Gages”)
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator .............................. 2-37
Trailer
Transmission
*
V
Vehicle Damagewarnings
................................................ v
Identification Number ..................................... 6-58. 6-59
Loading ( See “Loading Your Vehicle”)
Storage
...................................................... 6-30
Symbols ................................................ vi, vu, vm
Ventilationsystem ................................................ 3-4
Tips ......................................................... 3-4
Voltmeter ( See “Gages”)
.....
W
Warning
Devices. Other
................................................ 5-2
Hazard ......................................................... 5-2
Lights and Indicators ........................................... 2-68
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