
Power  Steering  Fluid 
12. Then  replace the  pressure  cap.  At  any time  during 
this  procedure 
if coolant begins  to flow out  of the 
filler  neck, reinstall the  pressure cap.  Be sure 
the  arrow  on the  pressure  cap lines  up like this. 
13.  Check  the coolant in  the recovery tank.  The level  in 
the  coolant recovery tank should  be  at the  HOT 
mark  when  the  engine 
is hot or  at  the COLD  mark 
when  the  engine is cold.  The  power 
steering fluid  reservoir is  located in the 
engine  compartment  next  to the engine  coolant  recovery 
tank.  In  the 3800  V6  (Code 
K) engine  and  the  3800  V6 
Supercharged  (Code 
I) engine,  the  power  steering 
fluid  reservoir sits low in the engine  compartment.  See 
Engine  Compartment  Overview on page 
5- 12. 
5-46  

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 
couid  indicate  a  problem.  Have the system inspected 
and  repaired.  See  Engine  Compartment Overview 
on  page 
5-12 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 
C  (3100  V6 engine) 
or 
COLD (3800  V6 and 
3800  V6 Supercharged 
engines)  mark. 
If 
necessary,  add only 
enough  fluid to bring the 
level  up  to  the mark. 
3800  V6  or  3800 V6 Supercharged Engine 
When  the engine  compartment is  hot, the  level should 
be  at the 
H (3100  V6 engine)  or HOT (3800 V6 and 
3800  V6 Supercharged  engines)  mark. 
If the fluid  is at 
the  ADD  mark,  you  should add fluid. 
What to Use 
To  determine  what kind of fluid  to  use,  see  Part D: 
Recommended  Fluids and Lubricants  on  page 6-15. 
Always use the  proper fluid.  Failure to  use the  proper 
fluid can cause leaks and  damage hoses and seals. 
3100 V6 Engine 
5-47  

If a Tire Goes  Flat 
It’s unusual for  a tire to “blow out” while  you’re driving, 
especially 
if you  maintain  your tires  properly. If air 
goes  out  of  a tire,  it’s  much more likely 
to leak out 
slowly.  But 
if you  should ever  have  a “blowout”, here  are 
a  few  tips about  what to expect and  what to do: 
If a front tire  fails, the flat tire will create  a drag that 
pulls the vehicle toward that  side.  Take your foot 
off the 
accelerator pedal  and grip the steering  wheel firmly. 
Steer  to maintain lane position,  and then gently brake to 
a  stop well  out of the traffic  lane. 
A rear blowout, particularly  on  a curve, acts  much like a 
skid  and may  require the  same correction  you’d  use 
in  a skid.  In  any  rear  blowout,  remove  your  foot from the 
accelerator pedal.  Get the vehicle  under control by 
steering  the  way  you  want  the vehicle to  go. 
It may  be 
very  bumpy  and  noisy,  but you  can  still steer.  Gently 
brake  to a  stop 
- well off the  road if possible. 
If  a  tire  goes  flat,  the  next part shows  how  to use  your 
jacking  equipment  to change  a  flat tire safely. 
Changing a Flat Tire 
If  a tire  goes  flat,  avoid further tire  and  wheel  damage 
by  driving slowly  to a level  place.  Turn 
on your 
hazard warning  flashers. 
I 
Chant_ g a  tire  can  cause  an  injury.  The v icle 
can  slip 
off the  jack  and  roll  over  you  or  other 
people. 
You and  they  could  be badly  injured. 
Find  a  level  place  to  change  your  tire.  To help 
prevent  the  vehicle  from  moving: 
1. Set  the  parking  brake  firmly. 
2. Put  the shift lever in PARK  (P). 
3. Turn off the engine. 
To  be  even  more  certain  the  vehicle  won’t  move,  you  can  put  blocks  at the  front  and 
rear  of  the  tire  farthest  away from 
the one 
being  changed.  That  would  be  the  tire  on 
the  other  side  of the  vehicle,  at the 
opposite  end. 
5-76  

Circuit 
Breakers 
MALL  PGM 
MALL 
WIPER  STR  WHL 
ILLUM 
BLANK 
STR  WHL 
CTRL 
SUNROOF RADIO 
BLANK 
RADIO  AMP 
PWR  LOCK 
HSEAT/LUM 
I Usage 
Mall  Module - Program 
Mall  Module 
~~  ~~ 
- 
Wipers 
Steering  Wheel Illumination 
Blank 
Steering  Wheel Control 
Sunroof 
Radio 
R  DEFOG  Rear  Window  Defogger 
PASS  KEY 
Ill PASS-Key@ I II Security  System 
~~  ~ 
lRAP I Retained  Accessow  Power I 
ONSTAR  Onstar@ 
System 
BLANK  Blank 
SIR  Supplemental 
Inflatable Restraint 
(Air  Baa) 
BTSl 
I 
Automatic Transaxle Shift  Lock 
Control 
5-99  

Section 6 Maintenance  Schedule 
Maintenance Schedule ...................................... 6-2 
Introduction 
................................................... 6-2 
Your  Vehicle  and  the  Environment 
.................... 6-2 
Maintenance  Requirements 
.............................. 6-2 
How  This  Section is  Organized 
......................... 6-3 
Part  A: Scheduled  Maintenance  Services 
........... 6-4 
Using  Your  Maintenance  Schedule 
.................... 6.4 
Scheduled  Maintenance 
.................. ......... 6.5 
Part  B:  Owner  Checks  and  Services 
.... ..... 6.9 
At  Each  Fuel  Fill 
........................................ 6-9 
At  Least  Once  a  Month 
................................... 6.9 
At  Least  Twice  a Year 
................................... 6.10  At 
Least  Once  a  Year 
................................... 6.10 
Pari  C: Periodic 
Maintenance inspections ......... 6.13 
Steering,  Suspension  and  Front  Drive Axle 
Boot  and  Seal  Inspection 
............................ 6-13 
Exhaust  System  Inspection 
............................ 6.13 
Fuel  System  Inspection 
.................................. 6.13 
Engine  Cooling  System Inspection 
................... 6.13 
Throttle  System Inspection 
............................ -6-14 
Brake  System  Inspection 
................................ 6.14 
Part  D:  Recommended  Fluids and Lubricants 
.... 6-15 
Part 
E: Maintenance  Record ........................... 6.16 
6-  1  

Part  C:  Periodic  Maintenance 
Inspections 
Listed in this  part  are  inspections  and services  which 
should  be performed  at least twice  a  year (for instance, 
each  spring  and  fall). 
You should  let your dealer’s 
service  department 
or other qualified service center do 
these 
jobs. Make  sure any  necessary  repairs are 
completed  at once. 
Proper  procedures to  perform these services  may  be 
found  in a service  manual.  See  Service Publications 
Ordering lnformation 
on page 7- 10. 
Steering,  Suspension  and  Front 
Drive  Axle  Boot  and Seal  Inspection 
Inspect the front  and  rear  suspension  and  steering 
system  for  damaged,  loose 
or missing parts, signs  of 
wear  or lack  of lubrication.  Inspect the  power steering 
lines  and  hoses  for  proper  hook-up, binding, leaks, 
cracks,  chafing,  etc.  Clean  and then  inspect the  drive 
axle  boot  seals  for  damage,  tears or leakage.  Replace 
seals 
if necessary. 
Exhaust  System  Inspection 
Inspect the  complete exhaust system. Inspect  the body 
near the  exhaust system. Look  for  broken, damaged, 
missing  or out-of-position parts  as well  as open  seams, 
holes, loose connections  or other conditions  which 
could  cause  a  heat build-up  in the floor  pan  or could let 
exhaust  fumes into the vehicle.  See  Engine  Exhaust 
on  page 
2-3 1. 
Fuel  System  Inspection 
Inspect the  complete fuel system  for  damage  or  leaks. 
Engine Cooling  System Inspection 
Inspect the  hoses  and have  them  replaced if they 
are  cracked,  swollen or deteriorated. Inspect  all pipes, 
fittings and clamps; replace as  needed.  Clean the 
outside  of the  radiator  and air conditioning condenser. 
To help  ensure  proper operation,  a pressure test  of 
the cooling  system and pressure  cap is recommended 
at  least  once  a  year. 
6-1 3  

Service Publications  Ordering 
Information 
Service Manuals 
Service  Manuals  have  the  diagnosis and repair 
information  on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, 
brakes, electrical, steering, body,  etc. 
RETAIL  SELL  PRICE:  $120.00 
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer  Case  Unit  Repair  Manual 
This manual  provides information  on unit repair service 
procedures, adjustments,  and specifications  for  GM 
transmissions, transaxles,  and transfer cases. 
RETAIL  SELL  PRICE: 
$50.00 
Service  Bulletins 
Service Bulletins give technical  service information 
needed  to knowledgeably  service General  Motors  cars 
and  trucks.  Each  bulletin contains instructions to 
assist in  the diagnosis  and service  of  your  vehicle. 
In  Canada,  information pertaining to  Product Service 
Bulletins  can be obtained  by contacting  your  General 
Motors dealer  or by calling  1-800-GM-DRIVE 
(1  -800-463-7483). 
Owner’s Information 
Owner  publications are written  specifically  for  owners 
and  intended to  provide  basic operational information 
about  the  vehicle. The  owner’s  manual  will  include 
the  Maintenance  Schedule  for  all models. 
In-Portfolio: Includes  a Portfolio,  Owner’s  Manual,  and 
Warranty  Booklet. 
RETAIL  SELL  PRICE: 
$35.00 
Without Portfolio:  Owner’s  Manual  only. 
RETAIL  SELL  PRICE:  $25.00 
7-1 0  

A 
Accessory  Power  Outlets ................................. 3-1 8 
Activating  the  Theft-Deterrent  Feature 
................ 3-54 
Adding  Washer  Fluid 
....................................... 5-48 
Additional  Program  Information 
........................... 7-8 
Additives,  Fuel 
................................................. 5-6 
Add-on  Electrical  Equipment 
............................ 5-97 
Adjusting  the Speakers 
(Balance/Fade) 
............................ 3-46,  3-49,  3-52 
Air  Bag  Readiness  Light 
.................................... ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~ 3-26 
Air  Bag  System,  Supplemental  Restraint 
System  (SRS) 
............................................. 1-51 
Air  Cleaner/Filter,  Engine 
................................. 5-25 
All Overseas  Locations ...................................... 7-4 
Aluminum  or  Chrome  Plated Wheels 
............. 5-93 
Antenna,  Backglass 
......................................... 3-59 
Anti-lock  Brake  System  (ABS) 
............................ 4-7 
Anti-Lock  Brake,  System  Warning  Light 
.............. 3-29 
Appearance  Care 
............................................ 5-88 
Care  of  Safety  Belts 
.................................... 5-91 
Cleaning  the  Inside  of  Your  Vehicle 
................ 5-88 
Cleaning  the  Outside  of  Your  Vehicle 
.............. 5-91 
Finish  Damage 
............................................ 5-93 
GM  Vehicle  Care/Appearance  Materials 
.......... 5-94 
Underbody  Maintenance 
............................... 5-93 
AM 
........................................................... 3-57 
Chemical  Paint  Spotting 
............................... 5-94 
Sheet  Metal  Damage 
................................... 5-93  Appearance 
Care (cont.) 
Weatherstrips 
.......................................... 5-91 
Arming  and  Disarming the  Content 
Theft-Deterrent System 
................................. 2-52 
Arming  Confirmation 
........................................ 2-16 
Arming  with  the Power  Lock  Switch 
................... 2-15 
Arming  with  the  Remote  Keyless  Entry 
Transmitter 
................................................. 2-16 
Ashtrays 
............. ............................... 3-19 
Assist  Handles 
.... ................................... 2-41 
Audio  System(s) 
......................................... 3-44 
Audio  Systems  Audio  Steering  Wheel Controls 
...... ........ 3-56 
Backglass  Antenna 
...................................... 3-59 
Care  of  Your  Cassette  Tape Player 
................ 3-58 
Care  of  Your  CD  Player 
............................... 3-59 
Care  of  Your  CDs 
........................................ 3-59 
Radio  with  Cassette 
..................................... 3-45 
Radio with  CD .................................... 3-48, 3-51 
Setting the  Time 
.......................................... 3-44 
Theft-Deterrent Feature 
................................ 3-54 
Understanding Radio  Reception 
..................... 3-57 
Automatic  Door  Locks 
..................................... 2-45 
Automatic  Transaxle 
Fluid 
.......................................................... 5-27 
Operation 
................................................... 2-24 
Automatic  Transaxle  Check 
.............................. 6-10 
Automatic  Transaxle  Shift  Lock  Control 
System  Check 
............................................. 6-11 
Auxiliary  Power Connection  (Power  Drop) 
........... 3-19 
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