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2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”
in the Index
if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake,
try to move the shift lever out of
PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of
PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI needs
service.
Steering Column Lock
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift
The key should come out only in LOCK.
lever
is in PARK (P).
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARI( (F)
Mechanism Check
Park on a fairly 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 transaxle in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot
pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until
the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
0 To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
Shift to PARK (P). Then release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive \
materials fi-om the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where
mud and other debris can collect.
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Part C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed 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.
Restraint Systems
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.
Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-
Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
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.
Exhaust System Inspection
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.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Accelerator and cruise control cables should not
be lubricated.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing,
etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for
surface condition. Inspect other brake parts, including
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.
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Shifting .................................... 2- 16
Third Gear (3) Position
........................ 2-18
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
........................ 6- 16
Adding
.................................... 6-18
Checking ................................... 6-16
Battery
...................................... 6-28
Charge Light
................................ 2-50
Jump Starting
................................ 5-2
Replacement. Remote Lock Control
............... 2-7
Saver
...................................... 2-36
Warnings
.................................... 5-2
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-3
Blizzard
...................................... 4-25
Brake Adiustment
................................. 6-27
Fliid. Adding
............................... 6-26
Master Cylinder
............................. 6-25
System Parts, Replacing
....................... 6-27
System Warning Light
........................ 2-52
Trailer
..................................... 4-33
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-24
Transaxle Shift Interlock, Maintenance
........... 7-37
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Braking, In Emergencies
.......................... 4-9
Break-In,
New Vehicle .......................... 2-12
Parking
.................................... 2-21
PedalTravel
................................ 6-27
Wear
...................................... 6-26 BTSI (Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock)
.............. 2-24
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-70
BTSI (Brake Transaxle Shift InterIock). Maintenance . . 7-37
Canada. Vehicles First Sold In
11 .. .......................
Canadian Roadside Assistance ...................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-71
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.25.4.26. 4.32
Care
of the Head-Up Display ..................... 3-15
Cassette Tape Player
............................. 3-9
Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ 3-15
CDPlayer
..................................... 3-10
Center Console
................................. 2-41
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-42
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-29
Certification Label
.............................. 4-27
Chains, Safety
................................. 4-32
Chains, Tire ................................... 6-54
Changing
a Flat Tire ............................. 5-23
Charging System Light
.......................... 2-50
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-54
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
..................... 6-16
Engine Coolant
.............................. 6-20
EngineOil
.................................. 6-11
Power Steering Fluid
......................... 6-22
Restraint Systems
............................ 1-54
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-61
Checking
BrakeFluid
................................. 6-25
Things Under the Hood
......................... 6-7
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Loss of Control ................................ 4- 13
Low Coolant Warning Light ................. 2.55. 6.20
Low
Oil Level Light ....................... 2.58. 6.11
Low Trac Light
................................ 2-54
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 6-71
Lubrication. Body .............................. 7-37
Maintenance Record
........................... 7-42
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7- 1
Owner Checks and Services .................... 7-36
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
............... 7-39
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............ 7-40
Schedule1
................................... 7-6
Schedule
I Definition .......................... 7-4
ScheduleII
................................. 7-26
Schedule
II Definition .......................... 7-5
Scheduled Maintenance Services
................. 7-3
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts ............ 6-72
Maintenance, Underbody
......................... 6-6 1
Maintenance, When Trailer Towing
................. 4-36
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-56
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1 - 1
Manual Outside Mirror .......................... 2-39
Methanol
(In Fuel) ............................... 6-3
Mirrors
....................................... 2-39
Convex Outside
............................. 2-40
Inside DayNight Rearview
.................... 2-35
Manual Outside
.............................. 2-39
Power Outside
............................... 2-39
Visor Vanity
................................ 2-43
LowFuelLight
................................ 2-49
Mode Buttons
................................... 3-5
ModeKnob
.................................... 3-2
MTBE (In Fuel)
................................. 6-3
Net, Convenience .............................. 2-40
Neutral Position, Automatic Transaxle
.............. 2-17
New Vehicle Break-In
........................... 2-12
Nightvision ................................... 4-15
Odometer
.................................... 2-47
Odometer, Trip
................................. 2-47
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4-11
Oil
Engine
..................................... 6-10
Warning Light
............................... 2-57
Owner Publications
............................ 8-7
Service Bulletins
.............................. 8-7
Service
Manuals .............................. 8-7
Outlet, Accessory
............................... 2-42
Overdrive Position, Automatic Transaxle
............ 2-18
Overheated Engine .............................. 5-13
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-36
Owner Publications, Ordering
...................... 8-7
Paint Spotting, Chemical
........................ 6-61
Panel,
Trunk Access ............................. 2-42
Park Position, Automatic Transaxle
................. 2-16
Park (P), Shifting Into
........................... 2-22
Ordering
PanelLamps
................................... 2-35
Park (P), Shifting Out Of
......................... 2-24
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