
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for
location of engine air cleaner/®lter and change indicator
(if equipped).
When to Inspect
If your vehicle is equipped with a ®lter change indicator
it will let you know when the ®lter needs to be
replaced. Inspect the air cleaner/®lter every 15,000
miles (25 000 km) and replace the ®lter if necessary.
Vehicles without a change indicator inspect the air
cleaner/®lter every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) and
replace the ®lter every 30,000 miles (50 000 km). If you
are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the ®lter
or change indicator at each engine oil change.
How to Inspect
Locate the ®lter change indicator. When the change
indicator turns black, or is in the red/orange ªchangeº
zone, replace the ®lter and reset the indicator. To
inspect the air cleaner/®lter, remove the ®lter from the
vehicle and lightly shake ®lter to release loose dust and
dirt. If the ®lter remains ªcakedº with dirt, a new ®lter
is required.
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To inspect or replace the ®lter and reset the indicator (if
equipped), do the following:
1. Remove the screws on the engine cleaner/®lter and
lift off the cover.
2. Remove the air cleaner/®lter from the housing. Care
should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible.
3. Install the new engine air cleaner/®lter.
4. Reinstall the cover and tighten the screws.
{CAUTION:
Operating the engine with the air cleaner/®lter
off can cause you or others to be burned. The
air cleaner not only cleans the air, it helps to
stop ¯ame if the engine back®res. If it isn't there
and the engine back®res, you could be burned.
Don't drive with it off, and be careful working on
the engine with the air cleaner/®lter off.
Notice:If the air cleaner/®lter is off, a back®re can
cause a damaging engine ®re. And, dirt can
easily get into your engine, which will damage it.
Always have the air cleaner/®lter in place when
you're driving.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transmission ¯uid
level is when the engine oil is changed.
Change both the ¯uid and ®lter every 50,000 miles
(83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
·In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90ÉF (32ÉC) or higher.
·In hilly or mountainous terrain.
·When doing frequent trailer towing.
·Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery
service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change the ¯uid and ®lter every
100,000 miles (166 000 km).
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Temperature ± A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance to the generation
of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a speci®ed indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly in¯ated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underin¯ation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are
not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or
your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment
may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted
or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the
wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some
aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
See your dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted
the same way as the one it replaces.
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Scheduled Maintenance
The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of
this vehicle. The services shown at 150,000 miles
(240 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval
after 150,000 miles (240 000 km) for the life of this
vehicle.
See
Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-11andPart C: Periodic MaintenanceInspections on
page 6-16.
Footnotes
²The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to
the completion of the vehicle's useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the
maintenance be recorded.
+A good time to check your brakes is during tire
rotation. See Brake System Inspection on page 6-17.
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance
Change engine oil and ®lter as indicated by the GM
Oil Life System (or every 12 months, whichever
occurs ®rst). Reset the system.
Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know
when to change the engine oil and ®lter. This is
based on engine revolutions and engine temperature,
and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions,
the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can
vary considerably. For the oil life system to work
properly, you must reset the system every time the oil is
changed.
When the system has calculated that oil life has been
diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is
necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL light will come on.
Change your oil as soon as possible within the next
two times you stop for fuel. It is possible that, if you are
driving under the best conditions, the oil life system
may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over
a year. However, your engine oil and ®lter must be
changed at least once a year and at this time the system
must be reset. Your dealer has GM-trained service
people who will perform this work using genuine GM
parts and reset the system.
It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep
it at the proper level.
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If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must
change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your
last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system
whenever the oil is changed. See
Engine Oil on
page 5-15for information on resetting the system.
An Emission Control Service.
See the mileage intervals following for additional
services that may be performed with an engine oil
change. After the services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and who performed the service
on the maintenance record pages in Part E of this
schedule.
7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
qCheck rear/front axle ¯uid level and add ¯uid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
qRotate tires. See
Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-55for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
qInspect engine air cleaner ®lter or change indicator (if
equipped). If necessary, replace the ®lter. If vehicle is
driven in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect ®lter or
change indicator (if equipped) at every engine oil
change. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20for more information.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote ².)
qCheck rear/front axle ¯uid level and add ¯uid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
qRotate tires. See
Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-55for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
22,500 Miles (37 500 km)
qCheck rear/front axle ¯uid level and add ¯uid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
qRotate tires. See
Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-55for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
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Radios (cont.)
Rear Seat Audio........................................3-103
Setting the Time..........................................3-63
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-104
Understanding Reception............................3-105
RainsenseŸ Wipers........................................3-10
RDS Messages..............................3-68, 3-75, 3-86
Reading Lamps..............................................3-19
REAR ACCESS OPEN....................................3-61
Rear Axle......................................................5-48
Locking......................................................4-10
Rear Climate Control System............................3-29
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover............2-46
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-12
Rear Floor Storage Lid....................................2-49
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-26
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)..................................3-103
Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-92
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-6
Rear Seat Passenger Positions.........................1-23
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-23
Rear Seats (Envoy XL)..................................... 1-7
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..............................5-97
Rear Window Defogger............................3-23, 3-27
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
žand Compass.................................2-35
Reclining Seatbacks, Power............................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-45
Reduced Engine Power Light............................3-47Remote Control..............................................3-97
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-6
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-5
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-72
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-66
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-52
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-41
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..............................................1-61
Reporting Safety Defects................................... 7-9
Canadian Government................................... 7-9
General Motors...........................................7-10
United States Government.............................. 7-9
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
žButton.......2-43
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-44
Restraint System Check...................................6-12
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-60
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-61
Restraint Systems...........................................1-60
Checking....................................................1-60
Replacing Parts...........................................1-61
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-20
RFA # BATTERY LOW....................................3-62
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-22
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR..............................3-62
Roadside......................................................... 7-5
Assistance Program....................................... 7-5
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Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-44
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-33
S
Safety Belt.....................................................3-37
Reminder Light............................................3-37
Safety Belts...................................................5-83
Care of......................................................5-83
Driver Position............................................1-14
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-13
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-26
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-23
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-22
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-29
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-22
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-9
Safety Chains.................................................4-55
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scanning the Terrain.......................................4-18
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-5
Seat............................................................... 1-5
Head Restraints............................................ 1-5
Seats.............................................................. 1-3
Heated Seats............................................... 1-3
Memory.....................................................2-51
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-2Seats (cont.)
Power Reclining Seatbacks............................. 1-4
Power Seats................................................. 1-2
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-6
Securing a Child Restraint................................1-48
Center Seat Position....................................1-48
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-44
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-45
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-48
Security Light.................................................3-46
Select...........................................................3-59
SERVICE AIR BAG.........................................3-60
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM.............................3-61
Service Bulletins.............................................7-11
Service Engine Soon Light in the United States
or Check Engine Light in Canada..................3-42
Service Manuals.............................................7-10
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-42
Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light.....................3-48
Publications Ordering Information...................7-10
Setting Preset PTYs........................................3-85
Setting Preset Stations....................3-65, 3-72, 3-82
Setting the Time.............................................3-63
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........3-66, 3-73, 3-83
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-85
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-29
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