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NOTICE:
Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your
vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels
too fast while shifting your transaxle back and
forth, you can destroy your transaxle.
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle,
see ªTire Chainsº in the Index.
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will
clear the area around your front wheels. If your vehicle
has the Enhanced Traction System, you should turn the
system off. (See ªEnhanced Traction Systemº in the
Index.) Then shift back and forth between REVERSE
(R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as
possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift,
and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the
transaxle is in gear. By slowly spinning your wheels in
the forward and reverse directions, you will cause a
rocking motion that may free your vehicle. If that
doesn't get you out after a few tries, you may need to be
towed out. If you do need to be towed out, see ªTowing
Your Vehicleº in the Index.
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
6
-2 Service
6
-3 Fuel
6
-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries
6
-6 Filling Your Tank
6
-9 Filling a Portable Fuel Container
6
-9 Checking Things Under the Hood
6
-13 Engine Oil
6
-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
6
-22 Automatic Transaxle Fluid
6
-26 Engine Coolant
6
-31 Power Steering Fluid
6
-33 Windshield Washer Fluid
6
-34 Brakes
6
-37 Battery
6
-38 Bulb Replacement
6
-45 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
6
-46 Tires6
-54 Appearance Care
6
-54 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
6
-56 Care of Safety Belts
6
-57 Cleaning Glass Surfaces
6
-57 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
6
-59 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)
6
-59 Sheet Metal Damage
6
-59 Finish Damage
6
-60 Underbody Maintenance
6
-60 Chemical Paint Spotting
6
-61 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
6
-62 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
6
-62 Service Parts Identification Label
6
-63 Electrical System
6
-69 Replacement Bulbs
6
-70 Capacities and Specifications
6
-71 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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Fuse Description
STOP LAMPS Stoplamps Switch
DOOR LOCKS Door Lock Relays (Internal to
Body Control Module) and
External Driver Door Lock Relay
POWER
MIRRORSLeft
-hand and Right-hand
Power Mirrors
RED STRG
WHL ILLUMSteering Wheel Radio
Switch Illumination
FRT PRK LPS,
FOG LAMPSPARK LPS
-- Front Parking
Lamps, Sidemarker Lamps,
Fog Lamps
TAIL LAMPS,
LIC LAMPSTaillamps, License Lamps, Rear
Sidemarker Lamps, Rear
Sidemarker LampsFuse Description
PANEL
DIMMINGDimmable Instrument
Panel Lamps
WIPER Wiper Switch
POWER DROP Power Drop
RADIO,
CRUISERadio, Steering Wheel Radio
Controls, Cruise Control Switches
Circuit Breaker Description
PWR
WINDOWS,
PWR
SUNROOFPower Windows, Power Sunroof
REAR DEFOG Rear Defog
POWER SEATS Power Seats, Fuel Door Relay
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Fuse Description
5 Ignition Switch, Brake Transaxle Shift
Interlock, Stoplamps, Anti
-Lock Brake
System, Turn Signals, Cluster, Air Bag,
Daytime Running Lamps Module
6 Cooling Fan
7 Interior Lamps, Anti
-Lock Brake System
(3800 V6 Engine Only), Keyless Entry,
Data Link, HVAC Head, Cluster, Radio,
Auxiliary Power, Cigarette Lighter,
Bose Amplifier
8 Ignition Switch, Wipers, Radio, Steering
Wheel Controls, Body Control Module,
Auxiliary Power, Power Windows,
Sunroof, HVAC Controls, DRL, Rear
Defog Relay
Relay Description
9 Cooling Fan 2
10 Cooling Fan 3
11 Starter Solenoid
12 Cooling Fan 1Relay Description
13 Ignition Main
14 Air Pump (3.5L V6 if equipped with
California Emissions)
15 Air Conditioning Clutch
16 Horn
17 Fog Lamps
18 Not Used
19 Fuel Pump
Fuse Description
20 Air Pump (3.5L V6))
21 Generator
22 Electronic Control Module
23 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch
24 Not Used
25 Electronic Ignition (3800 V6 Engine
Only), Fuel Injectors/Electronic Ignition
(3.5L V6 Engine Only)
26 Transaxle Sensor
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Section 9 Index
A
ccessory Power Outlet 2-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding Equipment to the Outside of your Vehicle 6-63 . . . . .
Air Bag 1-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How Does it Restrain 1-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How it Works 1-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Location 1-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Readiness Light 1-21, 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing 1-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Makes it Inflate 1-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Will You See After it Inflates 1-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When Should it Inflate 1-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Cleaner/Filter 6-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning
Automatic and Auxiliary Temperature Control 3
-4 . . . . . . .
Electronic Controls 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Control 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning Refrigerants 6-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alignment and Balance, Tire 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antenna, Backglass 3-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antifreeze 6-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light 2-55, 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appearance Care 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appearance Care Materials Chart 6-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arbitration Program 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashtray 2
-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio Controls, Steering Wheel 3-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio Equipment, Adding 3-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio Systems 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic
Control, Climate Control System 3
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Locks 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Park Mechanism Check 7-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Transaxle
Check 7
-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid 6-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 2-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting 2-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery 6-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump Starting 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement, Remote Keyless Entry 2-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saver 2-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warnings 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BBB Auto Line 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Leaving On A Long Trip 4-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Better Business Bureau Mediation 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blizzard 4-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake
Adjustment 6
-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid 6-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Master Cylinder 6-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Inflation, Tire 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror 2-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspections
Brake System 7
-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Cooling System 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust System 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Drive Axle Boot 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Drive Axle Seal 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator and Heater Hose 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Throttle System 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires 6-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Panel 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brightness Control 2-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 6-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cluster 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Block 6-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Lamps 2-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack, Tire 5-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump Starting 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key in the Ignition 2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Lock Cylinders Service 7-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyless Entry
Battery Replacement 2
-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . Operation 2
-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resynchronization 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys 2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Labels
Certification/Tire 4-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Parts Identification 6-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire-Loading Information 4-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Identification Number 6-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lamps
Exterior 2
-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior 2-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2-26 . . . . . . .
Lighter 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights
Air Bag Readiness 1
-21, 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning 2-55, 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake System Warning 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change Oil 2-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging System 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise 2-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enhanced Traction System Warning 2-57, 4-10 . . . . . . . . .
Interior 2-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Coolant Warning 2-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Fuel 2-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Oil Level 2-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Traction 2-58, 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Washer Fluid 2-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Service 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulletins, Ordering 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manuals, Ordering 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Identification Label 6-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Publications, Ordering 8-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Work, Doing Your Own 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and Appearance Care 6-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and Owner Publications 8-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Engine Soon Light 2-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Publications 8-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Vehicle Soon Light 2-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle 1-25 . . . . . . . . . . .
Sheet Metal Damage 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting
Automatic Transaxle 2
-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Into PARK (P) 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Out of PARK (P) 2-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signaling Turns 2-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skidding 4-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Equipment, Adding 3-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare Tire, Compact 5-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications and Capacities 6-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications, Engine 6-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer 2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Split Folding Rear Seat 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS 1-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stains, Cleaning 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starter Switch Check 7-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting Your Engine 2
-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steam 5-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 4-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio Wheel Controls 3-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In Emergencies 4-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 4-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips 4-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel, Tilt 2-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Compartments 2-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Console 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove Box 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage, Vehicle 6-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun Visors 2-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sunroof, Power 2-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplemental Restraint System 1-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Surge Tank, Coolant 5-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Surge Tank Pressure Cap 6-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols, Vehicle v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taillamp Bulb Replacement 6-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tape Player Care 3-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft 2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft-Deterrent Feature 3-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THEFTLOCK
3-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat 6-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Third Position, Automatic Transaxle 2-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt Wheel 2-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Time, Setting the 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Chains 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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