Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
Service ........................................................ 5.3
Doing Your Own Service Work
......................... 5.3
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your
Vehicle
...................................................... 5.4
Fuel ................................................................ 5.5
Gasoline Octane
............................................ 5.5
Gasoline Specifications
.................................... 5.6
California Fuel
............................................... 5.6
Additives
....................................................... 5.6
Fuels in Foreign Countries
............................ 5.7
Filling Your Tank
........................... .......... 5.8
Filling
a Portable Fuel Container ..... .... 5.11
the Hood ............................. .... 5.12
Hood Release
.............................. ........ 5.13
Engine Compartment Overview ...................... -5-1 4
Checking Things Under
Engine Oil ................................................... 5.15
Supercharger Oil .......................................... 5.21
Engine Air Cleaner/t-llter
................................ 5-22
Automatic Transaxle Fluid .............................. 5.23
Engine Coolant
............................................. 5.26
Radiator Pressure Cap
.................................. 5.29
Engine Overheating
....................................... 5.29
Cooling System
............................................ 5.32
Power Steering Fluid
..................................... 5.40
Windshield Washer Fluid
................................ 5.40
Brakes
........................................................ 5.42
Battery
........................................................ 5-44
Jump Starting
............................................... 5-46
Headlamp Aiming .......................... ...... 5.52
Bulb Replacement .................................. -5-56
Halogen Bulbs
.............................................. 5.56
Headlamps
.................................................. 5.56
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
.............. 5-57
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps
......................................... 5-59
fiepiacement
Euibs 3.w - ^^ .......................................
5- I
A. Engine Compartment Fuse Block
B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
C. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank
D. Radiator Pressure Cap
E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
F. Engine Oil Dipstick
G. Engine Oil Fill Cap
H. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
I. Brake Master Cylinder
J. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Oil
WCHECK
OIL LEVEL
If the OIL LEVEL LOW
message appears
on the
DIC, or the CHECK
OIL LEVEL light appears
on the instrument cluster, it
means
YOU need to
check your engine oil level
right away.
For more information, see
Check Oil Level Light on
page
3-50 or DIG Warnings and Messages on
page 3-60.
You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is
an added reminder.
5-1 5
Power Steering Fluid
The power steering fluid reservoir is located in the rear
of the engine compartment on the passenger side of
the vehicle. See
Engine Compartment Overview
on page
5-74 for more information on location.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid
unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or
you hear an unusual noise. A fluid
loss in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired. See
Engine Compartment Overview
on page
5- 74 for reservoir location.
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down,
wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then
unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.
Replace the cap and completely tighten
it. Then
remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the
dipstick.
The level should be at the
FULL COLD mark. If
necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level up to
the mark.
What to Use
To determine what kind of fluid to use, see Part D:
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-24.
Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper
fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.
Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use
When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read
the manufacturer’s instructions before use.
If you will
be operating your vehicle in an area where the
temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has
sufficient protection against freezing. See
Engine
Compartment Overview on page
5-14 for reservoir
location.
5-40
Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number or specification may be obtained from your
dealer.
I Usaae I Fluid/Lubricant I
Engine Oil Engine
oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified 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- 75.
Engine
Coolant 50/50 mixture
of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
Coolant. See
Engine Coolant on
Daae
5-26. L ,"
Hydraulic Delco
Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
Brake System equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Usage I Fluid/Lubricant I
GM Optikleen Washer Solvent or Washer
Solvent equivalent.
Chassis Lubricant
(GM Part No.
US.
12377985, in Canada 88901242, or Parking Brake
Cab'e Guides equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2, Category
Power GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
Steering No.
US. 1052884,
in Canada
System 993294, or
equivalent).
Automatic DEXRON@-Ill Automatic Transaxle Transmission Fluid. LB
or GC-LB.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
Key Lock
Canada 10953474, or equivalent). Cylinders (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Supercharger Oil (GM Part
No. U.S.
Supercharger
See Supercharger Oil on page 5-21.
12345982, in Canada 1095351 3).
6-24
A
Accessory Inflator ........................................... 5-72
Accessory Power Outlets
................................. 3-23
Adding Washer Fluid
....................................... 5-41
Additional Program Information
........................... 7-7
Additives. Fuel
................................................. 5-6
Add-on Electrical Equipment
............................ 5-91
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
...... 3.75. 3-85
Air Bag
Readiness Light
.......................................... 3-40
Air Bag Systems
............................................. 1-47
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?
.................... 1-52
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
......... 1-55
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? .................... 1-52
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?
.. 1-53
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?
................... 1-51
Where
Are the Air Bags? .............................. 1-50
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine
................................. 5-22
All Overseas Locations
...................................... 7-4
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
.................. 5-86
Ar~ie~~~~a, ulversiiy a- IU I
Antenna, XM Satellite Radio System ................ 3-101
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
............................ 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light
.............. 3-43
Appearance Care
............................................ 5-82
Care of Safety Belts
.................................... 5-85
Chemicai Paint Spotting
............................... 5-88
AM ............................................................... 3-99 R . 0 an* .........................................
Appearance Care (cont.)
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
................ 5-82
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
.............. 5-85
Finish Damage
............................................ 5-87
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
.......... 5-88
Sheet Metal Damage
................................... 5-87
Underbody Maintenance
............................... 5-87
Weatherstrips
.............................................. 5-85
Ashtrays
........................................................ 3-24
Audio System(s)
............................................. 3-71
Audio Systems
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
...................... 3-98
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
............... 3-100
Care of Your CD Player
.............................. 3-101
Care of Your CDs
...................................... 3-100
Chime Levei Adjustment
............................. 3-101
Diversity Antenna System
............................ 3-1 01
Radio with Cassette and CD
......................... 3-82
Radio with CD
............................................ 3-72
Setting the Time
.......................................... 3-71
Theft-Deterrent Feature
................................ 3-98
Trunk-Mounted CD Chanuer
.......................... 3-94
Understanding Radio Reception
..................... 3-99
XM Satellite Radio Antenna System
.............. 3-101
Automatic Climate Control System
..................... 3-28
Automatic Door Locks
..................................... 3-64
Automatic Level Control
................................... 4-36
Automatic Operation
.................................... 3-28
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HomeLink@ Transmitter. Programming ................ 2-43
HomeLink@ Transmitter
.................................... 2-42
Hood Checking Things Under
................................ 5-12
Release
..................................................... 5-1 3
Horn
............................................................... 3-6
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
.................. 5-36
How to Add Fluid
............................................ 5-26
How to Check
................................................ 5-24
How
to Check and Add Oil ............................... 5-22
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
.................. 5-40
How to Use This Manual
...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-12
Hydroplaning
.................................................. 4-1 9
Recovery Tank ............................................ 5-34 Infants
and Young Children. Restraints
............... 1-29
Inflation
.. Tire Pressure .................................. 5-62
Inspection Brake System
............................................. 6-23
Exhaust System
.......................................... 6-22
Fuel System
............................................... 6-22
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance ....................... 6-22
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal
......................................... 6-22
Throttle System
........................................... 6-23
Cluster
....................................................... 3-35
Overview
..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel Brightness
............................. 3-16
Interior Lamps
................................................ 3-16
Interior Plastic Components
........................... 5-84
Engine Cooling
System
................................ 6-23
Instrument Panel
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine .......... 5-31 J
If Steam 1s Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-30 Jump Starting ............................ If the Light Is Flashing ..................................... 3-47 ... 5-46
.
If the Light Is On Steady ................................. 3-48
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ....... 4-30
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ..................... 4-37
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard ........................... 4-28 Key Lock Cylinders Service .......................... 6-19
Ignition Positions
............................................. 2-25 Key Fkminder Warning .................................... 2-26
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.......................... 6-21 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-5
K
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver .................... 3-20 Keys ............................................................... 2-3
7
M
.... 4-11
... 5-101
Magnetic Speed Variable Assist
Steering
....
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts ....
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill
......................................... 6-18
At Least Once a Month
................................ 6-18
At Least Once a Year
.................................. 6-1 9
At Least Twice a Year
.................................. 6-19
Brake System Inspection
.............................. 6-23
Engine Cooling System Inspection
................. 6-23
Exhaust System Inspection
........................... 6-22
Fuel System Inspection
................................ 6-22
How This Section is Organized
....................... 6-3
Introduction
.................................................. 6-2
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
..... 6-1 3
Maintenance Requirements
............................. 6-2
Part
A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ......... 6-4
Part B
- Owner Checks and Services ............. 6-18
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 6-22
Part D
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .... 6-24
Part E
- Maintenance Record ........................ 6-26 Cnlnrrtinn thn Dinkt
CchndltIn .......................... 6-5 “-I””III my L . I” I ..y. IL -”I lWUUlW
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ............. 6-6
Boot and Seal Inspection
.......................... 6-22
Throttle System Inspection
............................ 6-23
Steering, Suspension
and Front Drive Axle
Using Your
................................................... 6-4 Maintenance
Schedule (cont.)
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
..................... 4-42
Making Turns
................................................. 4-40
Malfunction Indicator Light
................................ 3-46
Manual Lumbar Controls
.................................... 1-3
Manual Qperation
........................................... 3-29
Manual Seats
................................................... 1-2
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
............... 2-8
Memory Mirrors
.............................................. 2-48
Memory Seat
................................................. 2-48
Memory Seats
................................................ 3-67
Message DIC Warnings and Messages
........................ 3-60
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean
Islands/Csuntries (Except Puerto Rico
and U.S. Virgin Islands)
...................... .... 7-4
Mirror Operation
................................ ...... 2-38
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview
........................ 2-38
Manual Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-38
Memory
..................................................... 2-48
Outside Convex Mirror
................................. 2-39
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
.................... 2-39
Outside Heated Mirrors
................................ 2-39
Outside Power Mirrors
.................................. 2-38
Monitor, Systems
............................................ 3-55
9
Power Accessory Outlets
........................................ 3-23
Door Locks
................................................. 2-1 1
Electrical System
......................................... 5-91
Lumbar Controls
........................................... 1-4
Seat
............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid
............................................. 5-40
Windows
.................................................... 2-20
Power Steering
............................................... 4-1 1
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
................. 2-1 3
Programming the HomeLink@ Transmitter
........... 2-43
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
......... 1-1 1
Radiator Pressure Cap
.................................... 5-29
Radio Messages
..................................... 3.78. 3-88
Radios
.......................................................... 3-71
Care of Your CD Player
.............................. 3-101
Care of Your CDs
...................................... 3-100
Radio with Cassette and CD
......................... 3-82
Setting the Time
.......................................... 3-71
Theft-Deterrent
............................................ 3-98
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer .......................... 3-94
Understanding Reception
.............................. 3-99
-.E V-.,, P-nnnttn Tonn DlqBrnr ual~ VI I UUI WU.J.JCILL’CI mupu . .uJ-. ............... ?-:!x
Radio with CD ............................................ 3-72 RDS Messages
...................................... 3-76,
3-86
Rear Reading Lamps
...................................... 3-19
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
...................... 1-24
Rear Seat Pass Through
................................. 2-46
Rear Underseat Fuse Block
.............................. 5-96
Rear Seat
Passengers, Safety Belts
.................. 1-21
Rear Window Defogger
............................ 3-27, 3-31
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
.................. 2-38
Rearview Mirrors
............................................. 2-38
Reclining Seatbacks
.......................................... 1-5
Recreational Vehicle Towing
............................. 4-32
Remote Trunk Release
.................................... 2-17
Remote Trunk Release Lockout
........................ 2-17
Removing Fuses
............................................. 5-92
the Spare Tire
............................. ..... 5-75
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
... ..... 5-74
Wheel Nut Caps
.......................................... 5-74
Replacement Bulbs
......................................... 5-60
Remote
Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation
............ 2-6
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
Removing the Wheel Covers and
Replacing Brake System Parts
.......................... 5-44
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ..... 1-56
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government
................................... 7-8
General Motors
............................................. 7-9
United States Government .............................. 7-8
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink@ Button
....... 2-45
Resetting Defaults
........................................... 2-45
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