2003 GMC ENVOY oil

Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identi®ed below by name, part
number or speci®cation may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certi®ed for
Gasoline Engines starburst symbol
of the proper viscosity. To determine
the preferred viscosity for your
vehicle's engine, see
Engine Oil on
page 5-15.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only
DEX-COOL
žCoolant. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-24.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake ¯uid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
žWasher Solvent or
equivalent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
U.S. 12377985, in Canada
88901242, or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. U.S. 1052884, in Canada
993294, or equivalent).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
ž-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474, or equivalent).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
U.S. 12377985, in Canada
88901242, or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Front and Rear
AxleSAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S.
12378261, in Canada 10953455) or
equivalent meeting GM Speci®cation
9986115.
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Charging System Light....................................3-38
CHECK WASHER FLUID.................................3-61
Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-39
Checking Coolant............................................5-25
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-15
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-60
Check...........................................................3-42
Engine Light...............................................3-42
Gages Warning Light...................................3-48
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-86
Child Restraints..............................................1-36
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-36
Infants and Young Children...........................1-32
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-42
Older Children.............................................1-30
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Seat Position...............................1-45
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Seat Position...........................................1-48
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-48
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-41
Top Strap...................................................1-40
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-39
Chime Level Adjustment.................................3-107
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-20Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..............................5-85
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-84
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-80
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-82
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-82
Cleaning Leather............................................5-82
Cleaning the Top of the
Instrument Panel.........................................5-82
Cleaning the Windshield, Backglass and
Wiper Blades..............................................5-85
Cleaning Tires................................................5-85
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-82
Cleaning........................................................5-80
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-80
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-83
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-86
Video Screen............................................3-107
Weatherstrips..............................................5-83
Climate Control System...................................3-33
Climate Controls Personalization....................3-33
Dual Automatic............................................3-24
Dual..........................................................3-21
Rear..........................................................3-29
Steering Wheel Controls...............................3-33
Compact Disc Messages.................3-70, 3-80, 3-92
Compass Calibration.......................................2-35
Compass Operation.........................................2-35
Compass Variance..........................................2-36
Content Theft-Deferrent....................................2-17
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
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Driving (cont.)
City...........................................................4-33
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-34
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-37
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-30
Winter........................................................4-39
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.............3-24
Dual Climate Control System............................3-21
DVD Player....................................................3-95
DVD ............................................................3-107
Cleaning the Video Screen..........................3-107
Distortion..................................................3-105
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................3-92
E
Electrical System............................................5-89
Add-On Equipment......................................5-89
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-90
Headlamps.................................................5-89
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-90
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-89
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension
System......................................................4-49
Emergency Release for Opening Liftgate............2-13
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-44Engine Compartment Fuse Block......................5-91
ENGINE COOLANT HOT/IDLE ENGINE.............3-60
Engine Coolant Level Check.............................6-11
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-18
Engine Oil Level Check...................................6-11
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance..................... 6-5
Engine..........................................................5-20
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-20
Battery.......................................................5-41
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-46
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-42
Compartment Overview................................5-12
Coolant Heater............................................2-22
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-41
Coolant......................................................5-24
Cooling System Inspection............................6-17
Exhaust.....................................................2-33
Fan Noise..................................................5-35
Oil .............................................................5-15
Overheating................................................5-27
Reduced Power Light...................................3-47
Starting......................................................2-21
Entertainment System....................................3-107
Cleaning the Video Screen..........................3-107
DVD Distortion..........................................3-105
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Environmental Concerns..................................4-17
Erasing HomeLink
žButtons..............................2-43
Exit Lighting...................................................3-18
Express±Down Window....................................2-16
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Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-29
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-15
F
Filter.............................................................5-20
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-20
Finding a PTY Station.....................3-67, 3-75, 3-84
Finding a Station............................3-65, 3-72, 3-82
Finish Care....................................................5-84
Finish Damage...............................................5-86
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-107
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-64
Flat Tire........................................................5-64
Fluid.............................................................5-21
Automatic Transmission................................5-21
Power Steering...........................................5-36
Windshield Washer......................................5-37
FM ..............................................................3-105
Fog Lamps....................................................3-17
Following Distance..........................................4-57
Footnotes........................................................ 6-5
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-25, 5-48
Front Axle......................................................5-49
Front Storage Area.........................................2-45
Fuel Information..............................................3-52
FUEL LEVEL LOW.........................................3-61
Fuel............................................................... 5-4Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-49
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-4
Gasoline Speci®cations.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Light.......................................3-50
System Inspection.......................................6-16
Fuses...........................................................5-90
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-90
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-89
G
Gage............................................................3-48
Check Gages Warning Light..........................3-48
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-41
Fuel..........................................................3-49
Oil Pressure...............................................3-45
Speedometer..............................................3-36
Tachometer.................................................3-36
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-39
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-40
Gasoline......................................................... 5-4
Octane........................................................ 5-4
Speci®cations............................................... 5-5
Gate Ajar Light...............................................3-49
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Inspection......................................................6-17
Brake System.............................................6-17
Engine Cooling System................................6-17
Exhaust System..........................................6-16
Fuel System...............................................6-16
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-16
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-16
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(Four-Wheel Drive)...................................6-17
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-17
Instrument Panel.............................................3-35
Cluster.......................................................3-35
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Interior Lamps................................................3-17
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-42
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-13
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-5
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-16
Lamps...........................................................3-15
Exterior......................................................3-15
Interior.......................................................3-17
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-15, 1-24
LATCH System...............................................1-42
Child Restraints...........................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-44
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running.....................................................2-30
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-12
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR................................3-62
Liftgate Release..............................................2-13
Liftgate/Liftglass..............................................2-13
Liftglass/Liftgate..............................................2-13
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror...............................2-16
Light.............................................................3-37
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-37
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-41
Brake System Warning.................................3-39
Change Engine Oil......................................3-46
Charging System.........................................3-38
Check Gages Warning.................................3-48
Cruise Control.............................................3-47
Gate Ajar...................................................3-49
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-50
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-42
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Message.......................................................3-60
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-60
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands)....................................................... 7-4
Mirror Operation.............................................2-35
Mirrors..........................................................2-35
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
ž
and Compass..........................................2-35
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb
View Assist.............................................2-38
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-38
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-38
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-37
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-37
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-19
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-104
O
Odometer......................................................3-36
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-12OIL PRESSURE LOW/STOP ENGINE...............3-60
Oil ................................................................3-46
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-46
Engine.......................................................5-15
Pressure Gage............................................3-45
Older Children, Restraints................................1-30
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-40
OnStaržServices............................................2-39
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-39
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-40
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-15
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment...................................3-23, 3-28
Outside.........................................................2-38
Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View
Assist.....................................................2-38
Convex Mirror.............................................2-38
Heated Mirrors............................................2-38
Manual Mirrors............................................2-37
Power Mirrors.............................................2-37
Overhead Console..........................................2-44
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-11
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Video Screen.................................................3-94
Visor Vanity Mirror..........................................2-16
Visors...........................................................2-16
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-39
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-34
Warnings.......................................................3-60
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-60
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-83
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-12
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-54
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-52
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-17
What to Add..................................................5-39
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-19
What to Use..........................5-24, 5-36, 5-37, 5-48
Wheels..........................................................5-60
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-60
Replacement...............................................5-60
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-16When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life System)...................................5-18
When to Check and Change............................5-21
When to Check Lubricant.................................5-48
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-36
When to Check..............................................5-55
When to Inspect.............................................5-20
When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill.........................................4-59
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-39
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-10
Window Lockout.............................................2-16
Windows.......................................................2-14
Power........................................................2-15
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check................6-11
Windshield Washer.........................................3-10
Fluid..........................................................5-37
Windshield Wiper............................................5-52
Blade Replacement......................................5-52
Fuses........................................................5-89
Windshield Wipers............................................ 3-9
Winter Driving................................................4-39
Wiper Blade Check.........................................6-12
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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