
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the  jack handle 
counterclockwise. Lower 
the jack  completely. 
10. Use  the  wrench to 
tighten the wheel 
nuts 
firmly in  a 
i crisscross  sequence 
i as shown. 
d CAUTION: 
I 
I 
Incorrect  wheel nuts  or  improperly  tightened 
wheel  nuts  can  cause  the  wheel to become  loose 
and  even  come 
off. This  could  lead  to  an accident. 
Be  sure  to  use the  correct  wheel nuts. 
If you have 
to  replace  them,  be sure  to  get new 
GM original 
equipment  wheel nuts. 
Stop  somewhere  as  soon 
as you  can  and  have 
the  nuts  tightened  with 
a torque  wrench  to 
95 lb-ft (130 Nom). 
I NOTICE: 
Improperly  tightened  wheel nuts  can  lead to 
brake  pulsation  and  rotor  damage. 
To avoid 
expensive  brake  repairs,  evenly tighten  the  wheel 
nuts  in  the  proper  sequence  and  to  the  proper 
torque  specification. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Some driving  conditions or climates  may  cause a brake 
squeal  when  the brakes  are first applied or  lightly 
applied. This  does  not  mean  something  is wrong 
with 
your  brakes. 
Free  movement  of brake  calipers  and  properly  torqued 
wheel  nuts  are  necessary  to  help  prevent  brake 
pulsation.  When tires are rotated,  inspect  brake calipers 
for movement,  brake pads 
for wear,  and  evenly  torque 
wheel  nuts  in  the proper sequence  to 
GM specifications. 
Your  rear  drum  brakes  don’t  have  wear  indicators,  but  if 
you  ever  hear 
a rear  brake  rubbing  noise,  have  the  rear 
brake  linings  inspected.  Also,  the  rear  brake  drums 
should  be  removed  and  inspected  each  time  the  tires  are 
removed  for  rotation  or changing.  When 
you have  the 
front  brakes  replaced,  have  the  rear  brakes  inspected,  too. 
Brake  linings  should  always  be  replaced  as complete 
axle  sets. 
Brake  Pedal  Travel 
See  your  dealer  if  the  brake  pedal  does not  return  to 
normal  height,  or  if there  is  a rapid  increase  in  pedal 
travel.  This could  be 
a sign of brake  trouble. 
Brake  Adjustment 
Every  time  you  make a brake stop, your disc brakes 
adjust  for wear. 
If  your  brake  pedal  goes  down  farther than  normal,  your 
rear  drum  brakes  may  need  adjustment.  Adjust  them by 
backing 
up and  firmly  applying  the  brakes  a few  times. 
Replacing  Brake System Parts 
The  braking  system  on  a modern  vehicle  is  complex. 
Its  many  parts  have  to  be  of  top  quality 
and work  well 
together  if the  vehicle  is  to  have  really  good  braking. 
Vehicles  we  design  and  test  have  top-quality 
GM brake 
parts 
in them,  as  your  vehicle does when it is  new.  When 
you  replace  parts  of your  braking  system 
-- for  example, 
when  your  brake  linings  wear  down  and  you  have  to 
have  new  ones  put  in 
-- be  sure  you  get  new  genuine 
GM replacement  parts. If you  don’t,  your  brakes  may  no 
longer  work  properly.  For  example, 
if someone  puts in 
brake  linings  that  are  wrong  for  your  vehicle,  the  balance 
between  your  front  and  rear  brakes  can  change 
-- for  the 
worse.  The  braking  performance  you’ve  come 
to expect 
can  change 
in many  other ways if someone  puts  in  the 
wrong  replacement  brake  parts. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine After  the  tires  have  been  rotated,  adjust  the  front  and  rear 
inflation  pressures  as  shown  on  the Certificatioflire label. 
Make  certain  that  all  wheel  nuts  are  properly  tightened.  See  ‘”Wheel  Nut  Torque”  in  the  Index. 
Rust  or  dirt  on  a  wheel, or  on  the  parts  to  which 
it  is  fastened,  can  make  wheel nuts become  loose 
after 
a time.  The wheel  could  come  off and  cause 
an  accident.  When  you change 
a wheel,  remove 
any  rust  or  dirt  from  places  where  the  wheel 
attaches  to  the  vehicle. In  an emergency,  you can 
use  a  cloth  or 
a paper towel to  do  this;  but  be 
sure 
to use a scraper  or  wire  brush  later,  if you 
need  to, to  get  all  the  rust  or  dirt  off.  (See 
“Changing  a  Flat  Tire”  in the  Index.)  When 
It’s Time  for  New Tires 
11 One way to tell  when  it’s 
time  for new  tires  is  to 
check  the treadwear 
indicators,  which  will 
appear  when your tires  have 
only 
1/16 inch (1.6 mm)  or 
less  of tread  remaining. 
You  need  a  new  tire if any  of  the  following statements 
are  true: 
0 You  can see the  indicators  at  three or more  places 
You can see cord or fabric showing through  the  tire’s 
The tread  or sidewall is cracked,  cut or snagged deep 
around 
the  tire. 
rubber. 
enough 
to show cord  or fabric. 
The tire  has a bump, bulge  or dit. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Wheels and Tires 
Wheel Nut Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . 95  lb-ft (130 N-m) 
Tire  Pressure . . . . . . See  the  Certificatiod‘Tire  label. 
See  “Loading  Your Vehicle” 
in the  Index. 
Capacities  (Approximate) 
Cooling  System  Capacity* 
Engine  Transmission  Quantity 
2.2L  Auto./Manual 1 1.5  quarts (1 1 .O L) 
“VORTEC”  4300  Auto.  11.7quarts(11.1 
L) 
“VORTEC”  4300  Manual 
11.9quarts(11.3L) 
Crankcase  Capacity* 
Engine  Quantity  with  Filter 
2.2L 4.5  quarts  (4.3 L) 
“VORTEC”  4300 4.5 quarts (4.3 L) 
Automatic  Transmission  Capacity* 
Type  Quantity  (Drain  and  Refill) 
4L60E 5.0 quarts  (4.7 L) 
*After  refill, the  level must be checked. 
Differential  Fluid 
Axle  Quantity 
Rear 4.0 pints  (1.9 L) 
Front  2.6  pints  (1.2 L) 
Fuel  Tank  Capacity 
Type  Quantity 
Standard  Tank  19  gallons  (72 L) 
A/C  Refrigerant  Capacity 
Type  Quantity 
R- 134a  30 oz. or 2 lbs. (0.9 kg) 
Air Conditioning Refrigerants 
Not  all air  conditioning  refrigerants  are  the  same. 
If the air conditioning  system in your  vehicle  needs 
refrigerant,  be sure the  proper  refrigerant  is  used. 
If  you’re  not  sure,  ask  your  GM  dealer. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SIR .......................................... 1-18 
Skidding 
...................................... 4-12 
Sliding Rear  Windows 
........................... 2-33 
SpareTire 
..................................... 5-23 
Specifications  and Capacities 
................. 6-66,  6-68 
Speech  Impaired,  Customer  Assistance 
............... 8-3 
Speedometer 
................................... 2-52 
Stains, Cleaning 
................................ 6-54 
Starting  Your Engine 
............................ 2-  10 
Steering 
......................................... 4-8 
Column  Lock  Check 
.......................... 7-50 
In  Emergencies ................................ 4-9 
Power 
........................................ 4-8 
Steering  Wheel, Tilt 
............................. 2-33 
Storage  Compartments 
........................... 2-44 
Storage,  Vehicle 
................................ 6-35 
Stuck: 
In Sand,  Mud,  Ice  or  Snow .................. 5-33 
Sunvisors 
.................................... 2-46 
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint 
................... 1  -I8 
Symbols,  Vehicle 
................................... v 
Tachometer .................................. 2-52 
Tailgate 
........................................ 2-6 
Taillamp  Bulb  Replacement 
....................... 6-40 
TapePlayerCare 
............................... 3-18 
Theft 
........................................... 2-7 
Theft-Deterrent  Feature, 
CD Player ................. 3- 14 
Thermostat 
.................................... 6-28 
Third  Gear,  Manual  Transmission 
................... 2- 18 
Starter Switch Check 
....................... ., .... 7-49 
Steam 
........................................ 5-11  Tilt 
Steering  Wheel 
............................. 2-33 
Time.  Setting 
................................... 3-5 
Tires  Tire  Chains 
.................................... 6-52 . 
Alignment  and  Balance ........................ 6-50 
Buying  New 
................................. 6-48 
Changing  a Flat 
.............................. 5-22 
Cleaning 
..................................... 6-58 
Inflation 
.................................... 6-45 
Inspection  and  Rotation 
........................ 6-46 
Pressure 
.................................... 6-45 
Spare 
...................................... 5-23 
Temperature 
.......................... ...... 6-50 
Traction 
.................................... 6-49 
Treadwear 
................................... 6-49 
Uniform  Quality  Grading 
....................... 6-49 
Wear  Indicators 
.............................. 6-47 
Wheel  Replacement 
.................... ...... 6-50 
When  It’s  Time  for New 
....................... 6-47 
TorqueLock 
................................... 2-28 
Torque,  Wheel  Nut 
......................... 5-29, 6-68 
TowingaTrailer ................................. 4-47 
Driving  on  Grades 
............................ 4-54 
Driving  with  a Trailer 
.......................... 4-52 1 
Maintenance  When  Towing ..................... 4-56 
Parking  on Hills 
.............................. 4-55 ~ 1 
Safety  Chains ................................ 4-51 
Total  Weight  on  Tires 
.......................... 4-51 
Turn  Signals 
.................................. 4-54 
Towing,  Recreational  Vehicle 
..................... 4-41 
Towing 
Your Vehicle ............................. 5-7 
TopStrap 
..................................... 1-30 
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Trailer  Hitches 
................................. 4-5 1 
Trailer  Recommendations ........................ 4-47 
.Trailer  Tongue  Weight 
............................ 4-50 
Trailer  Weight 
.................................. 4-49 
Trailer  Wiring  Harness 
............................ 4-56 
Transfer  Case 
............................. 2-20,  6-22 
Electronic 
................................... 2-23 
TrailerTowing 
................................. 4-47 
Manual 
..................................... 2-20 
'Transmission  Fluid 
Automatic 
............................... 6-16,  6-68 
Manual 
..................................... 6-19 
Transmitters,  Keyless  Entry 
......................... 2-5 
Transportation.  Courtesy 
.......................... 8-6 
Trip,  Before  Leaving 
............................ 4-34 
Trip  Odometer 
................................. 2-52 
Turn  Signal  and  Lane  Change Signals 
............... 2-34 
Two-Tiered  Loading 
............................ 4-44 
TTYUsers 
..................................... 8-3 
Turn Signals 
When  Towing  a  Trailer ................. 4-54 
Underbody  Maintenance 
........................ 6-59 
Vanity  Mirror  Lamp  Bulb  Replacement 
............ 6-41 
Underhood  Lamp  Bulb  Replacement 
................ 6-41 
Used  Replacement  Wheels 
......... : .............. 6-51 
Vehicle  Control 
....................................... 4-5 
Damage  Warnings 
.............................. iv 
Dimensions ................................. 6-68 
Loading 
.................................... 4-42 
Ventilation  System 
............................... 3-4 
Voltmeter ..................................... 2-55 
Identification 
Number 
......................... 6-61 
. Storage ........ ............................ 6-35 
Visors,  Sun 
..................................... 2-46 
warning  Devices 
........................ ........ 5-1 
Warning  Lights. Gages  and Indicators 
............... 2-53 
Washer  Fluid.  Windshield 
......................... 6-29 
Washing  Your  Vehicle 
........................... 6-57 
Weatherstrips 
.................................. 6-56 
Wheel  Alignment 
............................... 6-50 
Wheel  Nut  Torque 
......................... 5-29.  6-68 
Wheel  Replacement 
............................. 6-50 
Sliding  Rear 
................................. 2-33 
Windshield  Washer 
............................. 2-36 
Fluid  Level  Check 
............................ 7-47 
Windshield  Wiper 
.............................. 2-35 
Blade  Replacement 
...................... 6-42,  6-67 
Winter  Driving 
................................. 4-37 
Wiring,  Headlamp 
............................... 6-62 
Wrecke~Towing 
.................................. 5-7 
Windows 
..................................... 2-31 
Express-Down 
................................ 2-32 
Swing-Out 
.................................. 2-32 
Fluid 
....................................... 6-29 
Fuses 
...................................... 6-62 
9-10 .