
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parkmg brake set, try to turn
the ignition
key to LOCK in each .shift lever p.o,sition.
With an :automatic transmission, the key should turn
t.0 LOCK o.dy when the shift lwer is in PARK (P).
On vehicles with a key release: butto-n, try tQ turn the key
to LOCK without pressing the button. The key should
turn to
LOCK Only when you press the key butfon.
On all ve,hlcle:s, the key should c.ome out only-in LOCK
Barking Brake and Automatic Transmission
P IK (P) Mechanism Check
me.-- IOU. are doing this cheek, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured
an-d property could be damaged. Make
sure there-is
room in front of your vehicle- b case
it begins too roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle begin ta move.
Park on .a fairly steep hill, with the vehide facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular br,ake, set the
parking
brake.
To chec-k the. parking brake’s holding ability:
‘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.
9 To chak the PARK (P) mechafiism’s holding ability:
With the eng-ine running,
shift to PARK (P). Then
release all brake-s.

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: Re@ornrmended Fluids
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part numb.er
or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine- Oil
I Engine Coolant
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified
For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol
-of the proper viscosity. To
deterniine the preferred viscosity
for
your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil”
in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench-@ DEX-COOL TM
or Havoline’ DEX-COOL TM
coolant. S.ee “Engine C.oolant” in
the
Index.
GM Part NO. 3634621 or
equivalent ‘with
a complete flush
and refill.
USAGE
Hydraulic Brake
System
Hydraulic Clutch System
Power Steering
System
Manual
Transmission
with
V6 Engine
Manual
Transmission
with L4 Engine
Automatic
Transmission Key Lock
Cylinders
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Delco Supreme 11 * Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid).
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. 12345349
or equivalent).
Manual Transmission Fluid (GM
Part
No. 12377916 or equivalent).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose lubricant; Superlube@
(GM Part No. 12346241
or equivalent).

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Accessory Power Outlets ........................ 2-50
Adding Sound Equipment
........................ 3-20
Add-on Equipment
............................. 4-46
Adding Equipment
............................ 1-24
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-22
How it Works ................................ 1-2 1
Location .................................... l-21
Readiness Light ......................... 1-20, 2-56
Servicing
................................... 1- 24
What Makes it Inflate .......................... 1-22
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-23
When Should
it Inflate ........................ 1-22
Air Cleaner
............................... 6-15, 6-69
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-4
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-70
Alignment and Balance, Tire
...................... 6-50
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning
...................... 6-59
Antenna, Fixed
................................. 3-21
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2-59, 4-7
Anti-Lock Brakes
............................... 4-7
Appearancecare
............................... 6-53
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-61
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Armrest, Storage
............................... 2-48
AirBag
....................................... 1-19
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-49
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-19 .
Audio System Tips .............................. 3-19
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-6
Automatic Transmission
Check
...................................... 7-55
Fluid .................................. 6-17, 6-70
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-57
Operation
................................... 2-17
Shifting
..................................... 2-17
Axle
Front
....................................... 6-24
Rear
.................................. 2-22, 6-22
Battery
....................................... 6-35
ChargeLight ................................ 2-56
Jump Starting ................................. 5-3
Replacement. Keyless Entry ..................... 2-7
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-9
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Brake Fluid
.................................... 6-31
Brake. Parking
................................. 2-28
Brake System Warning Light
...................... 2-58
Warnings .................................... 5-3
9-1
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SheetMetaJDamage
................... i........ 6-59
Shift Light
............................... 2-21’2-63
Shifting
....................................... 2-17
IntoPark .................................... 2-29
Out of Park .................................. 2-32
Side Access Panel
............................... 2-5
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-38 .
SIR .......................................... 1-19
Skidding ...................................... 4-13
Sliding Rear Windows ........................... 2-36
SpareTire ..................................... 5-25
Specifications and Capacities
.................. 6-68, 6-69
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Stains, Cleaning ................................ 6-55
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-56
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2- I3
Steam
........................................ 5-12
Steering Speedometer
................................... 2-54
Colizi~~~ Pirk Lock Check
...................... 7-57
In Emergencies ............................... 4- 10
Power ....................................... 4-9
Steering Wheel, Tilt ............................. 2-37
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-47
Storage,.Vehicle
................................ 6-35
Stuck: In Sand,
Mud, Ice or Snow .................. 5-36
SunVisors .................................... 2-49
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
.................. 1 - 19
Symbols, Vehicle .................................. v
Tachometer .................................. 2-54
Tailgate
........................................ 2-9
Lubrication Service
........................... 7-55
Taillamp
Bulb Replacement ....................... 6-40
Tape Player Care .......................... 3.20. 7.54
Theft
......................................... 2-10
Thermostat
.................................... 6-28
Third Gear.
Manual Transmission .................. 2-20
Tilt Steering Wheel ............................. 2-37
Time. Setting
................................... 3-6
Tire Chains ................................... -5-52
Tires Alignment and Balance
......................... 6-50
Buying
New ... : ............................. 6-48
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-23
Cleaning
.................................... 6-59
Inflation
.................................... 6-45
Inflation Check
............................... 7-54
Inspection
and Rotation ........................ 6-46
Pressure
.................................... 6-45
Spare
...................................... 5-25
Temperatme ................................. 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
Topstrap
..................................... 1-30
THEFTLOCK TM ............................... 3-17
9-9