Cleaning Glass Surfaces
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM
Part
No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner
will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on
interior glass.
Don't use abrasive cleaners on glass. because they may
cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on
the inside rear
window, since they may have to be scraped off later.
If
abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear
window, an electric defogger element may be damaged.
Any temporary license should not be attached across the
defogger grid.
Cleaning the Outside of the
Windshield, Backglass and
Wiper Blades
If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield
washer, or
if the wiper blade chatters when running.
wax, sap or other material may be on the blade
or windshield. Clean the outside
of the windshield with GM
Windshield
Cleaner, Bon Ami@ Powder (non-scratching
windshield is clean
if beads do not form when you rinse
it with water.
c' olass cleaning powder), GM Part No. 10500 1 1. The
Grime
from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades
and affect their performance. Clean the blade by wiping
vigorously
with a cloth soaked in full-strength
windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade
with water.
Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary;
replace b1ade.s that look worn.
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
longer? seal better. and not stick or squeak. Apply
silicone grease
with a clean cloth at least every six
months.
During very cold, damp weather nIo1-e frequent
application may be required.
(See "Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants"
in the Index.)
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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
nerft.
- .nance of your vehicle.
~e 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
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 emgine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mix if necessary. See "Engine Coolant" in the
Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid le\:el in the
winclshield washer tank and
acid the proper fluid if
necessary. See "Windshield Washer Fluid" 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 slwuld be done every
SO hours of tape play. See "Audio Systems" in the
Index
for further details.
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USAGE
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
Chassis
Lubrication
Front Wheel
Bearings
Differential,
Front
and Rear
Axle
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Synchromesh Transmission
Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345349
or equivalent).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Pu ose lubricant, Superlube
I% (GM Part
No. 1234624 1 or equivalent).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI
# 2, Category LB
or
GC -LB .
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI # 2,
Category
GC or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 105 1344 or equivalent).
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052271) or SAE 80W-90
GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
USAGE
Transfer Case
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Transfer
Case
Shift Lever,
Propeller Shaft
Slip Splines and
Universal Joints
Clutch Pushrod
to Clutch
Fork
Joint
Constant
Velocity Universal Joint
FLUIDLUBRICANT
DEXR0N'-111 Automatic
Transmission
Fluid.
GM Optikleen@ Washer
Solvent
(GM Part No. 105 15 15 j
or equivalent.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent)
or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
OF GC-LB.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI
## 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI ## 2, Category LB
01- GC-LB.
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Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-26
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner
.............. 8- 11. 8- 12
Radiator. Adding Coolant
....................... 5-19
Radiator Pressure Cap ........................... 6-26
Radio Reception
................................ 3-19
AM-FM Stereo ............................... 3-6
Cassette Care
........................... 3-20. 7-46
Cassette Tape Player
...................... 3.8. 3.10
Compact Disc Player
.......................... 3- 13
Theft-Deterrent Feature.
CD Player .............. 3-17
Rain. Driving
.................................. 4-29
Axle
....................................... 6-20
DoorSecarityLocks
........................... 2-5
Safety Belt Comfort Guides ..................... 1-3 1
Seat Passengers .............................. 1-28
Seats
........................................ l-7
Towing ..................................... 5-11
Window Defogger
............................. 3-5
Window WasherNlper
........................ 2-41
RearSea
ts ...................................... 1-7
Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-49
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-4
Recornmended Fluids and Lubricants
.......... 6-64. 7-52
Recovery
Hooks ................................ 5-37
Recovery Tank. Coolant
.......................... 5-16
Recreational Vehicle Towing
...................... 4-41
Radios
Rear Replacement
Bulbs
...................................... 6-62
Parts
....................................... 6-63
Wheel
...................................... 6-46
Reporting Safety Defects
.................... 8-10. 8.11
Checking
................................... 1-47
Child
....................................... 1-37
Head
........................................ 1-6
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-48
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-19
Manual Transmiss-ion
.......................... 2-22
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-26
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-5
Canadian .................................... 8-7
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-37
Rotation, Tires
................................. 6-42
Restraints
Check
...................................... 7-47
Reverse
safety Belts
................................... 1-8
Adults
...................................... 1-13
Care
....................................... 6-52
Center Front Passenger Position
................. 1-26
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................. 1-34
Children
............................... 1-35, 1-44
DriverPosition
............................... 1-13
Extender
.................................... 1-47
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1-13
Lap Belt
............................... 1-27, 1-34
9-8 I
Universal Transmitter ............................ 2-64
Erasing Channels
............................. 2-66
Operation
................................... 2-66
Programming
................................ 2-65
Rolling Code Openers
......................... 2-66
Used Replaceme.
nt Wheels ........................ 6-47
vanity Mirror Lamp
Bulb Replacement ............ 6-38
Vehicle Control
................................. 4-6
Vehicle Damage Warnings
.......................... iv
Vehicle Dimensions ............................. 6-64
Vehicle Identification Number
..................... 6-58
Vehicle Loading
................................ 4-42
Vehicle Storage
................................ 6-33
Vehicle Symbols
................................... v
Ventilation System ............................... 3-4
Visors. Sun
.................................... 2-62
Voltmeter
..................................... 2-74
warning Devices
............................... 5-2
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-72
Warranty Information
............................ 8- IO
Washer Fluid. Windshield ........................ 6-27
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-54 Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-53
Wheel Alignment
............................... 6-46
Wheel
Nut Torque ......................... 5.32. 6-63
Wheel Replacement
............................. 6-46
Windows Express-Down
............................... 2-36
Lockout Switch
.............................. 2-37
Manual
..................................... 2-36
Power
...................................... 2-36
Swing-Out
.................................. 2-37
Windshield
Washer ............................. 2-40
Fluid
....................................... 6-27
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-46
Windshield Wiper
.............................. 2-40
Bladecheck
................................. 7-47
Blade Replacement
........................... 6-38
Fuses
...................................... 6-59
Rear
....................................... 2-41
Winter Driving
................................. 4-37
Wiring. Headlamp
.............................. 6-59
Wrecker Towing ................................. 5-7
9-11