
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed in this part are owner checks and services
which should be performed at the intervals speci®ed to
help ensure the safety, dependability and emission
control performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any ¯uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel ®ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13for further
details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-25for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer ¯uid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper ¯uid if necessary.
See
Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-37for further
details.
Hood Latch Operation Check
Pull the primary hood latch release handle inside the
vehicle. The secondary latch should keep the hood from
opening all the way when the primary latch is released.
Make sure the hood closes ®rmly. See
Hood Release
on page 5-10for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire In¯ation Check
Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are
in¯ated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check
your spare tire. See
Tires on page 5-55for further
details.
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Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-4
Speci®cations............................................... 5-4
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving................4-18
Glove Box.....................................................2-33
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-4
Head Restraints............................................... 1-5
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-7
Headlamps....................................................5-51
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-51
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-53
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-51
Sidemarker Lamps.......................................5-53
Headlamps On Reminder.................................3-15
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-37
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-38
Hitches..........................................................4-60
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Hood Latch Operation Check............................6-24
Horn............................................................... 3-5How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank............................................5-33
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-35
How to Add Fluid....................................5-22, 5-24
How to Check................................5-20, 5-23, 5-64
How to Check and Add Fluid............................5-25
How to Check Lubricant...................................5-48
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-37
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-18
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-14
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-24
Hydroplaning..................................................4-33
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-30
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-29
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-34
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-34
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard.........................4-42
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-44
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-58
Ignition Positions.............................................2-12
Ignition Transmission Lock Check......................6-27
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-31
In¯ation - Tire Pressure...................................5-63
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Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a CD.................................................3-42
Playing the Radio...........................................3-40
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-18
Door Locks.................................................. 2-7
Indicator Light.............................................3-37
Steering Fluid.............................................5-37
Windows....................................................2-11
Power Mode..................................................2-20
Power Steering...............................................4-10
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-13
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-28
Radio Messages.............................................3-42
Radios..........................................................3-39
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-45
Care of Your CDs........................................3-45
Radio with CD............................................3-40
Setting the Time..........................................3-39
Understanding Reception..............................3-45
Reading Lamps..............................................3-17Rear Axle......................................................5-48
Front Axle (Four-Wheel-Drive) Service............6-29
Rear Combination Lamps.................................5-54
Rear Door Security Locks.................................. 2-8
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-5
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions.............1-26
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-26
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-22
Rear Window Washer/Wiper............................... 3-9
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-31
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-3
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-47
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation............. 2-4
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-77
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-74
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-55
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-42
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash.....................................................1-60
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-10
General Motors...........................................7-10
United States Government............................7-10
Restraint System Check...................................6-25
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-59
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash..................................................1-60
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Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-27
Short Trip/City De®nition.................................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Intervals..................................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance................ 6-7
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-17
Skidding........................................................4-15
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-34
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-87
Speci®cations, Capacities.................................5-98
Speedometer..................................................3-28
Stalling on an Incline.......................................4-27
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-26
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-14
Steering........................................................4-10
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-12
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot
and Seal Inspection.....................................6-28
Steering Tips..................................................4-10
Storage Areas
Coinholder(s)..............................................2-33
Convenience Net.........................................2-36
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-33
Glove Box..................................................2-33
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-34
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...............5-84
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-44
Sun Visors.....................................................2-11
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)...............1-52
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-59Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (cont.)
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-56
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-58
What Makes an Air Bag In¯ate?....................1-55
What Will You See After an Air Bag
In¯ates?..................................................1-56
When Should an Air Bag In¯ate?...................1-55
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-54
T
Tachometer....................................................3-28
Tailgate........................................................... 2-9
Tailgate Lock Release....................................... 2-9
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-29
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-5
Tire In¯ation Check.........................................6-24
Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-56
Tire Size.......................................................5-59
Tire Terminology and De®nitions........................5-60
Tires.............................................................5-55
Buying New Tires........................................5-67
Chains.......................................................5-71
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-72
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-72
In¯ation - Tire Pressure................................5-63
Inspection and Rotation................................5-64
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-68
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-69
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