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Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule
0 Check engine idle speed and adjust it to
underhood label specifications.
An Emission Control Service.?
Inspect propeller shafts and u-joints for
looseness and damage (or every 15 months,
whichever occurs first). Inspect more
frequently
if used off-road or for pulling
a trailer. Tighten u-joint flange bolts
if necessary.
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During
tire rotation,’ check brake calipers for
freedom of movement. Refer to the
appropriate GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped)
for correct operation (or every
3 months,
whichever occurs first). Repair or replace
if necessarv.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 1
‘c1 Check engine idle speed and adjust it to
underhood label specifications.
An Emission Control Service.?
looseness and damage (or every 15 months,
whichever occurs
first). Inspect more frequently
if used off-road or for pulling a trailer. Tighten
u-joint flange bolts
if necessary.
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation pattern and
additional mfoqation. During tire rotation,
check brake calipers for freedom
of movement.
Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for
proper caliper service procedures.
0 Inspect propeller shafts and u-joints for
..
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
97,500 Miles (1 62 500 k 1)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation’’
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During
tire rotation, check brake
calipers for
freedom
of movement. Refer to the
appropriate GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped)
for correct operation (or every
3 months,
whichever occurs first). Repair or replace
if necessarv.
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance
of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids
or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part
D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks
at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil
if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the
Index for further details.
Hood Latch Operation Check
Pull the primary hood latch release handle inside the
vehicle. The secondary latch should keep the hood from
opening all the way when the primary latch is released.
Make sure the hood closes firmly. See “Hood Release”
in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
See “Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index
for further details.
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Instrument Panel ............................. 6-51
Outside of Your Geo .......................... 6-52
Special Problems
............................. 6-50
Stains
..................... ............. 6-50
Tires
..................................... 6-54
Vinyl
....................................... 6-50
Wheels
..................................... 6-54
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-51
Climate Control System
............................ 3-1
Clock, Setting the
................................ 3-6
Clutch Adjustment
...................... ... 6-21
Coinholder
.................................. 2-40
Comfort Controls
....................... .... 3-1
Compact Disc Care
........................... 3-19
Compact Disc Player
............................ 3-1 1
Control
of a Vehicle ................ ............. 4-5
Convertible Top ................................ 2-42
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-38
Coolant
....................................... 6-24
Levelcheck ................................. 5-15
RecoveryTank
............................... 5-16
Radiator
.................................... 5-19
Temperature Gage
............................ 2-64
Cooling System
................................ 5 - 14
Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-6 Cruise
Control
.................. .... 2-32
Cruise Light
................................. 2-33
Cupholders
.................................... 2-40
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-3
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
... .............. 8-1
Damage. Finish
...... ...... 6-55
Damage. Sheet Metal ..... ..... ...... 6-54
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-35
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light
............ 2-69
Dead Battery
................................... 5-2
Defects. Reporting Safety
... ............ 8-8
Defensive Driving ....... ............ 4-1
Defogger. Rear Window
....... .......... 3-5
Defogging
................................... 3-4
Defrosting ..................................... 3-4
Dimensions. Vehicle ............................ 6-64
Dome Lamps
.................................. 2-36
Door
Locks ..... .................... 2-3
Storage
..................................... 2-39
Downshifting ............................. 2- 15, 2- 16
Drive Position. Automatic Transmission
............. 2-12
Driver Position
................................. 1-18
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Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement ... ... 6-38
Window Defogger
.................... .... 3-5
Window Defogger Light
...................... 3-5
Windshield Washer
........................... 2-3 1
Removing and Installing ........................ 2-46
Rearview Mirrors
............................... 2-37
Convex Outside
........................ ...... 2-38
Inside Daymight
............................. 2-37
Manual Adjust
.................. ........ 2-37
Power Remote Control
....... ...... 2-38
Recovery Tank, Coolant
.......... ... ... 5-16
Recreational Vehicle Towing
.................... 4-43
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning
.................... 6-64
the Rear Window ............................. 2-46
Rear Window
Reclining Front Seatbacks
.......................... 1-2
Recovery
Hooks ................. ...... 5-34
Replacement Bulbs
...................................... 6-61
Parts
....................................... 6-62
Wheel
...................................... 6-46
Replacing Safety Belts
........... ............. 1-46
Reporting Safety Defects
..... .............. 8-8
Restraints
Checking
................................. 1-46
Child
....................................... 1-37
Replacing Parts After a Crash .................... 1-46
System Check
................................ 7-48
Reverse, Automatic Transmission
.................. 2-11
Reverse, Manual Transmission .................... 2-15
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-31
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-4
Roadside Assistance, Canadian
..................... 8-6
Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-34
Rotation, Tires
............................... 6-42
Head
........................................ l-3
safety
Belt Extender .......................... 1-46
Safety Belts
................................... 1-13
Adults ...................................... 1-18
Care ....................................... 6-51
Children
.................................... l-35
Driver Position ............................... 1-18
Extender
.................................... l-46
How to Wear Properly ......................... 1-18
Incorrect Usage .................... 1-20, 1-44, 1-45
Lap-Shoulder
... ..................... 1-18, 1-32
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Specifications. Engine ................ ....... 6-62
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-3
Speedometer ................................... 2- 59
Stains, Cleaning
................................ 6-50
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-49
Steam
...................................... 5-12
Steering
......................... . . 4-9
Column Lock Check
............. ....... 7-50
Power
.................................. . . 4-9
Storage Areas
... ... .............. 2-39
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
.................. 5-33
Sun Visors .................................... 2-41
Sunroof
....................................... 2-43
Symbols, Vehicle
............. ............. vi
In Emergencies ............................. 4- 10
Tips
........................... ... I .*. 4-9
Storage, Vehicle
.............................. 6-33
Tachometer
................................ 2-59
Tailgate
........................................ 2-5
Tailgate Lock Release ............................ 2-5
Tape Player Care
............................... 3- 18
Theft-Deterrent Feature,
CD Player ................ 3-15
Thermostat
.................................... 6-26
Third Gear, Manual Transmission
.................. 2-14
Theft
.......................................... 2-5
Tire Chains ........................... . . 6-47
Tire Loading
................................. 4-46
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-46
Tires
....................................... 6.40
Alignment and Balance
................. . . 6-46
Buying New
..................... .... 6-44
Chains ............................ . . 6-47
Changing
a Flat ....................... . . 5-22
Inflation
.................................... 6-41
Inflation Check
............................... 7-47
Cleaning
.................................. 6-54
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-42
Loading
.................................. 4-46
Temperature
............................... 6-45
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-44
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-43
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-46
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-43
Pressure
. . ... ................... 6-41
Traction
...................... .......... 6-45
Treadwear
................ ............ 6-45
TopStrap
..................................... 1-38
TorqueLock ................................... 2-23
Torque, Wheel Nut
......................... 5-31, 6-63
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-48
Towing, Recreational Vehicle
..................... 4-43
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-7
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Trailer Brakes
..................................... 4-51
Driving on Grades ............................ 4-53
Driving with
................................. 4-52
Hitches
..................................... 4-51
Maintenance
When Towing ..................... 4-55
ParkingonHills .............................. 4-54
Safety Chains
................................ 4-51
Tongueweight
............................... 4-50
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-50
Turnsignals ................................. 4-53
Weight
..................................... 4-49
Transfer
Case. Manual Shift ................. 2- 18. 6-22
Transmission Fluid
Automatic
................................... 6- 15
Transportation. Courtesy .......................... 8-6
Trip
Odometer ................................. 2-59
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-3
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals ............... 2-28
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
................... 2-28
Manual ..................................... 6-19
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................ 4-53
Underbody Flushing Service
..................... 7-50
Underbody Maintenance
.... ............... 6-55
Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-5 Damage
Warnings
............................... v
Dimensions ................................. 6-64
Identification Number
......................... 6-57
Loading
........... .................... 4-46
Storage
....... .................... 6-33
Visors. Sun .................................... 2-41
warning Devices
............................... 5-2
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-60
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-28
Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-52
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-52
Wheel
Alignment
.................................. 6-46
LockKey
................................... 5-23
Nut Torque ............................. 5-31. 6-63
Replacement
................................. 6-46
Wrench ..................................... 5-23
Window Lock
.................................. 2-27
Windows. Power
............................... 2-27
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-31
Fluid
................... I .............. 6-28. 2-31
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-47
Rear ....................................... 2-31
Windshield Wiper
.............................. 2-30
Rear ........................... : ........... 2-31
Winter
Driving ................................. 4-39
Wrench. Wheel ................................. 5-23
Ventilation
System
............................. 3-3
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