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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Dome Override Button
B. Exterior Lamps Control
C. Air Outlets
D. Multifunction Lever
E. Instrument Panel Cluster
F. Gearshift Lever
G. Audio System
H. Comfort Control System
I. Glove BoxJ. Fuse Block
K. Hood Release
L. Parking Brake Release
M. Tilt Lever (If Equipped)
N. Storage Area (If Equipped)
O. Accessory Power Outlets
P. Cupholder
Q. Ashtray 
6-8 Hood Release
To open the hood, do the following:
1. Pull the handle located
near the lower left side
of the instrument panel.
2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on 
the secondary hood release, located near the center
of the grill.
3. Lift the hood.
4. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are 
on properly. Pull down the hood and close it firmly. 
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USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant (GM Part 
No. 12377985 or equivalent) 
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB 
or GC
-LB.
Front Wheel
BearingsWheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI # 2,
Category GC or GC
-LB (GM 
Part No. 1051344 or equivalent).
Rear AxleSAE 75W-140 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant (GM Part No. 12346140
or equivalent).
Rear Driveline
Center SplinesChassis Lubricant (GM Part 
No. 12377985 or equivalent) 
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB 
or GC
-LB.
USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI # 2,
Category LB or GC
-LB.
Hood and Door
HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube (GM Part 
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Body Door
Hinge Pins and
Folding Seat
HingeMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube (GM Part 
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
Weatherstrip
SqueaksSynthetic Grease with Teflon,
Superlube (GM Part 
No. 12371287 or equivalent).