2004 CHEVROLET EPICA brake fluid

A
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-17
Adaptive Shift Logic........................................2-24
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-31
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-78
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)..............3-50
Air Bag
Readiness Light..........................................3-33
Air Bag Systems.............................................1-46
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-52
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-54
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?..............................1-49
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-17
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)....7-10
AM ...............................................................3-59
Antenna, Backglass.........................................3-60
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-36
Appearance Care............................................5-68
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-72
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-75Appearance Care (cont.)
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-69
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-72
Finish Damage............................................5-74
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-74
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-75
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-75
Weatherstrips..............................................5-72
Arming the System.........................................2-15
Ashtrays........................................................3-18
Audio System(s).............................................3-48
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-59
Backglass Antenna......................................3-60
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-60
Care of Your CDs........................................3-59
Radio with CD............................................3-48
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-58
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer..........................3-55
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-59
Automatic Climate Control System.....................3-22
Automatic Operation........................................3-22
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-22
Automatic Transaxle Inspection.........................6-19
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................6-20
Auto-Off Headlamps........................................3-14
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B
Backglass Antenna..........................................3-60
Battery..........................................................5-35
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-6
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-21
Body Lubrication Service..................................6-19
Brake
Parking......................................................2-26
System Inspection.......................................6-23
System Warning Light..................................3-35
Brake Adjustment............................................5-34
Brake Fluid....................................................5-32
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-34
Brake Wear...................................................5-33
Brakes..........................................................5-32
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-18
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-41
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-44
Front Turn Signal Lamps..............................5-43
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-41
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-40
Headlamps.................................................5-41
Parking Lamps............................................5-45Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-46
Buying New Tires...........................................5-56
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canada – Customer Assistance.......................... 7-5
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-7
Canceling the Rear Door Security Lock..............2-10
Capacities and Specifications............................5-85
Carbon Monoxide...................4-24, 4-35, 2-11, 2-29
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-72
Your CD Player...........................................3-60
Your CDs ...................................................3-59
Cassette Tape Player Service...........................6-18
CD Changer, Trunk-Mounted............................3-55
CD Messages........................................3-54, 3-58
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-34
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-44
Chains, Tires..................................................5-60
Charging System Light....................................3-34
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Headlamps....................................................5-41
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-41
Front Turn Signal Lamps..............................5-43
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-41
Heated Seats................................................... 1-5
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat............................... 1-3
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-43
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-22
Hold Mode.....................................................2-25
Hold Mode Functions......................................2-25
Hold Mode Light.............................................3-38
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How the System Alarm is Activated...................2-16
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank.................................................5-26
How to Check................................................5-53
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-30
How to Detect a Tamper Condition....................2-16
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-18
How to Turn Off the System Alarm....................2-16
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-16
Hydroplaning..................................................4-18I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-23
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-22
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-40
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-40
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard.........................4-26
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-28
Ignition Positions.............................................2-19
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check..........................6-21
Immobilizer....................................................2-17
Immobilizer Operation......................................2-17
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-30
Inflation - Tire Pressure...................................5-53
Inspection
Brake System.............................................6-23
Engine Cooling 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
Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-31
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-15
Instrument Panel Fuse Block............................5-79
Interior Lamps................................................3-15
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Long Trip/Highway Definition.............................. 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Intervals............................... 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance........6-13
Loss of Control...............................................4-14
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-45
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 1-5
M
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-18
At Least Once a Month................................6-18
At Least Once a Year..................................6-19
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.....6-13
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services..............6-18
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections.......6-22Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-24
Part E - Maintenance Record.........................6-25
Selecting the Right Schedule.......................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance............. 6-6
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..........................6-22
Throttle System Inspection............................6-23
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-39
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-5
Manual Operation...........................................3-23
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Map Lamps....................................................3-16
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle................. 2-5
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) – Customer Assistance....................... 7-5
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-31
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-31
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-33
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-33
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-32
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
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N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-18
O
Odometer......................................................3-32
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-32
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-12
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Light.............................................3-42
Older Children, Restraints................................1-28
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
Opening a Rear Door When the Security
Lock is On.................................................2-10
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-28
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-33
Heated Mirrors............................................2-33
Power Mirrors.............................................2-32
Overseas – Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner’s Information........................................7-13
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-27
Shifting Out of............................................2-28
Parking
Brake........................................................2-26
Over Things That Burn.................................2-29
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Park (P) Mechanism Check...........................6-21
Parking Lamps...............................................5-45
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............................6-25
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-28
Passing.........................................................4-12
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-8
Playing a CD.........................................3-50, 3-57
Playing the Radio...........................................3-48
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-17
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.........................................5-78
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Power (cont.)
Seat............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-30
Windows....................................................2-14
Power Steering...............................................4-10
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-27
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-15
R
Radios..........................................................3-48
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-60
Care of Your CDs........................................3-59
Radio with CD............................................3-48
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-58
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer..........................3-55
Understanding Reception..............................3-59
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-10
Rear Seat Armrest..........................................2-34
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-9
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-24Rear Window and Outside Mirror
Defogger............................................3-21, 3-27
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-31
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-31
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-6
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-29
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Remote Trunk Release....................................2-12
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.............................................5-64
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-63
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-34
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..............................................1-55
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-11
General Motors...........................................7-12
United States Government............................7-11
Restraint System Check...................................6-19
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-55
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-55
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-55
Replacing Parts...........................................1-55
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