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6-10 4.0L V8 Engine
When you open the hood, you'll see:
A. Remote Positive (+)
Battery Terminal
B. Windshield Washer
Fluid ReservoirC. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
D. Engine Oil Fill Cap
E. Engine Oil Dipstick
F. Brake Fluid ReservoirG. Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Dipstick (behind the air cleaner)
H. Engine Coolant Surge Tank
I. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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6-31 Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a 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. Your vehicle
was designed and tested with top
-quality GM brake parts.
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
approved 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.
Battery
Your new vehicle comes with an ACDelco Freedom

battery. When it's time for a new battery, we recommend
an ACDelco Freedom battery. Get one that has the
replacement number shown on the original battery's label.The battery is located under the rear seat cushion. To
access the battery, see ªRemoving the Rear Seat
Cushionº in the Index. You don't need to access the
battery to jump start your vehicle. See ªJump Startingº
in the Index.
CAUTION:
A battery that isn't properly vented can let
sulfuric acid fumes into the area under the rear
seat cushion. These fumes can damage your rear
seat safety belt systems. You may not be able to
see this damage, and the safety belts might not
provide the protection needed in a crash. If a
replacement battery is ever needed, it must
be vented in the same manner as the original
battery. Always make sure that the vent hose is
properly reattached before reinstalling the
seat cushion.
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To be sure the vent hose (A) is properly attached, the
vent hose connectors (B) must be securely reattached to
the vent outlets (C) on each side of the battery, and the
vent assembly grommet (D) must be secured to the
floor pan (E).
Vehicle Storage
If you're not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days
or more, remove the black, negative (
-) cable from
the battery. This will help keep your battery from
running down.
CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
aren't careful. See ªJump Startingº in the Index
for tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, see ªTheft
-Deterrent
Featureº in the Index.
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Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
To access the battery and rear compartment fuse panels,
the rear seat cushion must be removed. This procedure is
somewhat difficult. You may wish to have your dealer
do this for you.
NOTICE:
The battery and main fuse boxes are located
under the rear seat cushion. The battery's
ground terminal and some relay wires are
exposed. To help avoid damage to the battery
and wires, be careful when removing or
reinstalling the seat cushion. Do not remove
covers from covered parts. Do not store anything
under the seat, as objects could touch exposed
wires and cause a short.
To Remove the Rear Seat Cushion
1. Pull up on the front of the cushion to release the
front hooks.
2. Pull the cushion up and out toward the front of the
vehicle.
To Reinstall the Rear Seat Cushion
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CAUTION:
A safety belt that isn't properly routed through
the seat cushion or is twisted won't provide the
protection needed in a crash. If the safety belt
hasn't been routed through the seat cushion at
all, it won't be there to work for the next
passenger. The person sitting in that position
could be badly injured. After reinstalling the seat
cushion, always check to be sure that the safety
belts are properly routed and are not twisted.
1. Buckle the center passenger position safety belt, and
then route the safety belts through the proper slots in
the seat cushion. Don't let the safety belt get twisted.
2. Slide the rear of the cushion up and under the
seatback so the rear locating guides hook into the
wire loops on the back frame.
3. With the seat cushion lowered, push rearward and
then press down on the seat cushion until the spring
locks on both ends engage.4. Check to make sure the safety belts are properly
routed and that no portion of any safety belt is
trapped under the seat. Also make sure the seat
cushion is secured.
Rear Compartment Fuse Blocks
Once the seat is removed,
you'll find two fuse panels
on the driver's side of the
battery. Each is protected by
a plastic box with four tabs.
Pull up on all four tabs at
the same time to loosen
them and pull off the box.
Of these two panels, the cover on the passenger's side
fuse panel has an extra plastic cap attachment. You'll
need to slide this out of the grooves which hold it there
before removing the rest of the box.
To replace the covers, line the four tabs up and simply
snap them back into place. The extra plastic cap
attachment slides back into place.
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6-68
Fuse Usage
21 Rear Defogger
22 Trunk Pull Down
23 Electronic Level Control
24 Instrument Panel
25 Exterior Lamps
26
Bose

Stereo (Option)
27 Power Door Locks
28 Interior Lamps
29 Hazard Lamps, Stoplamps
30 Parking Lamps
31 Heated Outside Mirror
32 OpenFuse Usage
33 Fuel Door Release
34 Cooling Fan Relay
35 Battery Thermistor
36
Instrument Panel
-- Power Antenna,
Remote CD Changer, Radio Chassis
37
Instrument Panel
-- Remote Accessory
Power Module, Oil Level Indicator, ALDL
38 Heated Seats
39 Fuel Pump
40 Open
41 Rear Defog 2
42 Rear Defog 1
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9-1
Section 9 Index
A
ccessory Power Outlet 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Bag 1-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How Does it Restrain 1-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How it Works 1-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Location 1-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Readiness Light 1-22, 2-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing 1-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Makes it Inflate 1-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Will You See After it Inflates 1-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When Should it Inflate 1-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Cleaner/Filter 6-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning Refrigerants 6-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Control, Climate Control System 3-3, 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alarm, Universal Theft-Deterrent 2-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alignment and Balance, Tire 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning 6-56 . . . . . . .
Antenna, Power 3-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antifreeze 6-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light 2-68, 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Lockout Feature 2-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Theft, Radio 3-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appearance Care 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appearance Care Materials 6-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arbitration Program 8-3, 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashtrays 2
-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assist Handles 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio Controls, Steering Wheel 3-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio Equipment, Adding 3-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio Systems 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic
Door Locks 2
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic Climate Control 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overdrive (
)2-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Transaxle
Check 7
-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid 6-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 2-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PARK (P) Mechanism Check 7-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto-Push Knob, Climate Control 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Average Speed 2-77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back-Up Lamps Bulb Replacement 6-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery 6-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump Starting 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement, Remote Lock Control 2-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saver 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning Light 2-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warnings 5-3, 5-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Voltage Message 2-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BBB Auto Line 8-3, 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Climate Controls 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Electronic 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right Front Passenger 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Wheel 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock, Setting the 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comfort Controls 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Disc Care 3-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Disc Changer, Trunk-Mounted 3-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Disc Errors, Changer 3-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading the Magazine 3-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Playing a Compact Disc 3-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Disc Player 3-10, 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care 3-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Errors 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Spare Tire 5-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control of a Vehicle 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convenience Net 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convex Outside Mirror 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant 6-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heater, Engine 2-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Surge Tank 5-12, 5-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling System 5-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cornering Lamps 2-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Courtesy Lamps 2-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Courtesy Transportation 8-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise Control 2-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise Light 2-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer Assistance
For Text Telephone Users 8
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information 8-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Offices 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Damage, Finish 6-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Damage, Sheet Metal 6-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Date Display 2-81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dead Battery 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defects, Reporting Safety 8-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defensive Driving 4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defogger, Rear Window 3-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defogging 3-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defrosting 3-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delayed Illumination 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delayed Locking 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIC 2-75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions, Vehicle 6-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disabilities, GM Program for Persons With 8-5 . . . . . . . . . . .
Distance to Destination 2-79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dolby Noise Reduction 3-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door
Ajar Reminder 2
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central Unlocking System 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locks 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memory Locks 2-5, 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drive Position, Automatic Transaxle 2-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver Information Center (DIC) 2-75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver Position 1-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving
City 4
-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defensive 4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drunken 4-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Freeway 4-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In a Blizzard 4-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In the Rain 4-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Night 4-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Curves 4-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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