
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Starter Switch Check
A CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured.
Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking
Brake” in the Index
if necessary) and the regular brake.
NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately if
it starts.
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the
engine in each gear. The starter should work
only in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in
any other position, your vehicle needs service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down halfway
and try to start
the engine. The starter should work.
only when the clutch is pushed down all the way
to
the floor. If the st,arter works when the clutch isn’t
pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service.
around
the vehicle.
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check
(Automatic Transmission)
t
--- I
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1.
2.
3.
Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on a
level surface.
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.
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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification
may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol
of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and GM
Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL
TM or
Havoline’ DEX-COOL
5M
(orange-colored, silicate-free)
antifreeze conforming to GM
Specification 6277M. See “Engine
Coolant”
in the Index.
USAGE
‘,Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
Hydraulic Brake
System
Hydraulic Clutch System
Power Steering System
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
Delco Supreme
11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052535 or
equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent).
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052884 - 1 pt.,
1050017 - 1 qt., or equivalent).
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12345349 or
equivalent).
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube@ (GM Part
No. 1234624 1 or equivalent).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine -
USAGE
Chassis Lubrication
Front Wheel
Bearings
Differential,
Front and Rear
Axle
Transfer Case
Windshield Washer Solvent
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI Grade 2,
Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1051344 or equivalent).
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052271) or
SAE 8OW-90
GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part No. 1051515) or
equivalent.
USAGE
Transfer Case
Shift Lever,
Propeller Shaft
Slip Splines and
Universal Joints
Clutch, Pushrod
to Clutch Fork
Joint
Constant
Velocity Universal Joint
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Chassis lubricant
(GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade
2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade
2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I
Brakes Adjustment ........... ....................... '6-34
qMager Cylinder ............................... 6-31 Anti-Lock .................................... 4-6
Pedal Travel- ................................. 6-34
Replading System Parts ......................... 6-34
Trailer 4-52
Wear ....................................... 6-33
Brake-Transmission' Shift Interlock Check ........... 7-49
Braking ......................................... 4-5
......................................
BTaking in Emergencies ........................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle ............................ 2-8
BTSI Check .................................... 7-49
Bulb Replacement .......................... 6-35., 6-66
Brightness Control ............................. ; 2-42
Canadian Roadside Assistance .................... 8-6
Capacities and Specifications ................. 6-66. 6-68
Cassette Tape Player ......................... 3.7. 3.9
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement .... 6-39
Center Passenger Position ........................ 1-25
Certif?cation/Tire Label ............... , ........... 4-42
Chains
Carbon Manoxide .......................... 2.30. 4.40
Care ....................................... 3-18
Safety ...................................... 4-51
Tire ......................................... 6-52 Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-22
Charging System Light .......................... 2-54
Check Gages Light ' ' ... ' .. 2-62 ............... ..........
Checking Your Restraint Systems .................... 1-38 Chemical Paint Spotting .......................... 6-59
ChiSd-ReStraints ........................... 1 .... 1-30
Securing in the Center Seat Position (Except W40) . . 1-31
Securing in the Right FTont Seat Position .......... 1-33
Where Not to Put
Top
Strap
................................... : 1-30.
......................... 1-32. 1-33
Cleaner, Air .............................. 6-14, 6-67
Aluminum Wheels ............................ 6-58
Inside of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-53
.
Cigarette Lighter ................................ 2-46
Circuit Breakers and Fuses ......................... 6-63
Cleaning
Fabric
........................................ 6-53
Glass 6-56
Instrument Panel ................ .'. ....... 1 ... 6-55
Leather .................. : ..................... 6-55
Outside of Your Vehicle' ........................ 6-57
Safety Belts ................................... 6-56
Stains ...................................... 6-54
Tires 6-58
.Vinyl ....................................... 6-55
Weatherstrips .................... : ............ 6-56
.......................................
........................................
Wheels ...................................... 6-58
Windshield and Wiper Blades ................... 6-56
Climate Control System ........................... 3-1
Clock, Setting ................................... 3-5
Comfort Controls ................................ 3-1 Clutch, Hydraulic ................................ 6-20
Compact Disc Care ......... I. .................... 3-18
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-35
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5- I
Headlamps .................................... 2-39
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-36
HighLow Beam Changer
...................... 2-35
Wiring
..................................... 6-62
Headlamps
On Reminder ......................... 2-40
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-3
Heater Controls ................................. 3- I
Heater/Air Conditioning Controls ................... 3-2
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-35
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-35
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-5 1
Hood .......................................... 6-7
Horn
......................................... 2-33
Horsepower
................................... 6-66
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-20
HighLow
Beam Changer
........................ 2-35
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-31
Ignition Positions
............................... 2-8
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-45
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
................. 2-43
Inspections Brakesystem
................................ 7-52
Drive
Axle .................................. 7-52
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-5 1
Radiator and Heater Hose ...................... 7-5 1
Steering .................................... 7-51 Suspension
.................................. 7-51
Throttle
Linkage ..............................
Instrument Panel ............................... 2-48
Cleaning
.................................... 6-55
Cluster ..................................... 2-50
Fuse Block .................................. 6-63
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-42
.................................... J ack. Tire 5-22
JumpSeat
...................................... 1-6
Jump Starting
................................... 5-2
Key
in the Ignition .............................. 2-7
Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-5
Key Lock Cylinders Service
...................... 7-48
Key Release Button
............................. 2-10
Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Labels CertificationRire
............................. 4-42
Fuse
....................................... 6-64
Safety Belt
.................................. 1-39
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-61
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-61
Dome ...................................... 2-42
Front Map
................................... 2-42
Interior
..................................... 2-42
Lamps
........................................ 2-39
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