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 which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certi®ed for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper 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 5-23.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake ¯uid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
žWasher Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
U.S. 12377985, in Canada
88901242) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2, Category
LB or GC-LB.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada
89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
ž-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
U.S. 12377985, in Canada
88901242) 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)
meeting GM Speci®cation 9986115.
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identi®ed below by name, part number, or speci®cation can be obtained from your dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelcožPart Number
Engine Oil Filter
L6 89017342 PF61
V8 25010633 PF44
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15036141 A2014C
Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24200796 Ð
Spark Plugs
L6 25337472 41-981
V8 12571164 41±985
Fuel Filter 88983068 GF831
Windshield Wiper Blade (Performance Blade 22º) Ð 8±2221
Backglass Wiper Blade (Performance Blade 16º) Ð 8±2161
6-15
Charging System Light....................................3-35
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-38
Gages Warning Light...................................3-44
CHECK WASHER FLUID.................................3-57
Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-38
Checking Coolant............................................5-25
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-15
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-60
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-90
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-35
Infants and Young Children...........................1-31
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-40
Older Children.............................................1-29
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-43
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position...........................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Seat Position...........................................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-47
Top Strap...................................................1-38
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-40
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-38Chime Level Adjustment.................................3-121
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-19
Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-84
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-87
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-90
Video Screen............................................3-121
Weatherstrips..............................................5-87
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..............................5-89
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-88
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-84
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-86
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-86
Cleaning Leather............................................5-86
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-86
Cleaning the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper
Blades.......................................................5-88
Cleaning Tires................................................5-89
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-85
CLEAR ROOF OBSTRUCTION.........................3-59
Climate Control System
Climate Controls Personalization....................3-29
Dual..........................................................3-20
Dual Automatic............................................3-23
Rear..........................................................3-28
CLOSE OR OPEN THE ROOF.........................3-59
CLOSE THE ROOF........................................3-59
CLOSE THE TAILGATE...................................3-60
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Driving (cont.)
Freeway.....................................................4-34
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-37
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-30
Winter........................................................4-39
Driving Across an Incline..................................4-24
Driving Downhill..............................................4-23
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice....................4-26
Driving in Water..............................................4-27
Driving On Grades..........................................4-64
Driving on Off-Road Hills.................................4-19
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-40
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-32
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-32
Driving Uphill..................................................4-20
Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-62
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.............3-23
Dual Climate Control System............................3-20
DVD
Cleaning the Video Screen..........................3-121
Distortion..................................................3-118
Rear Seat Entertainment System..................3-104
DVD Player..................................................3-104
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-92
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-93
Headlamps.................................................5-92Electrical System (cont.)
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-92
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-92
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System....4-55
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-40
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-20
Battery.......................................................5-40
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-42
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-38
Coolant......................................................5-23
Coolant Heater............................................2-28
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-37
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-16
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-39
Fan Noise..................................................5-34
Oil .............................................................5-15
Overheating................................................5-26
Reduced Power Light...................................3-43
Starting......................................................2-26
Engine Compartment Fuse Block......................5-93
ENGINE COOLANT HOT/ ENGINE
OVERHEATED............................................3-56
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-18
Entertainment System
Cleaning the Video Screen..........................3-121
DVD Distortion..........................................3-118
Entry Lighting.................................................3-17
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Environmental Concerns..................................4-17
Erasing HomeLinkžButtons..............................2-50
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Exit Lighting...................................................3-17
Express Down Window....................................2-21
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-28
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-20
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station
(RDS and XMŸ).........................3-66, 3-78, 3-93
Finding a Station............................3-64, 3-76, 3-91
Finish Care....................................................5-88
Finish Damage...............................................5-89
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-121
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-70
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-71
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-21
Power Steering...........................................5-35
Windshield Washer......................................5-36
FM Stereo....................................................3-119
Fog Lamps....................................................3-16
Following Distance..........................................4-63
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-31, 5-46Front Axle......................................................5-47
Front Storage Area.........................................2-51
Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-6
Gage.........................................................3-45
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-4
Gasoline Speci®cations.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Light.......................................3-45
Fuel Information..............................................3-48
FUEL LEVEL LOW.........................................3-57
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-93
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-92
G
Gage
Check Gages Warning Light..........................3-44
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-37
Fuel..........................................................3-45
Oil Pressure...............................................3-41
Speedometer..............................................3-32
Tachometer.................................................3-33
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-35
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-47
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Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-16
Interior Lamps................................................3-16
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-41
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-14
Interior.......................................................3-16
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-15
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-14, 1-22
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-40
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-43
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-11
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running . . . 2-37
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR................................3-58Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-34
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-37
Brake System Warning.................................3-36
Change Engine Oil......................................3-42
Charging System.........................................3-35
Check Gages Warning.................................3-44
Cruise Control.............................................3-43
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-45
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-38
Reduced Engine Power................................3-43
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-33
Security.....................................................3-42
Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light.........3-44
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror...............................2-21
Listening to a DVD................................3-88, 3-103
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-49
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-16
Locking Rear Axle...........................................4-10
Lockout Protection..........................................2-11
Locks
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-8
Door........................................................... 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-11
Lockout Protection.......................................2-11
Power Door.................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-11
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Oil
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-42
Engine.......................................................5-15
Pressure Gage............................................3-41
OIL PRESSURE LOW/STOP ENGINE...............3-56
Older Children, Restraints................................1-29
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-46
OnStaržServices............................................2-45
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-45
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-46
OPEN THE ROOF..........................................3-59
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-15
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-5
Outlet Adjustment...................................3-22, 3-27
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View
Assist.....................................................2-44
Convex Mirror.............................................2-44
Heated Mirrors............................................2-44
Manual Mirrors............................................2-43
Power Mirrors.............................................2-43
Overhead Console..........................................2-51
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-12
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-36
Shifting Out of............................................2-38
PARK TO OPERATE ROOF.............................3-59
Parking
Brake........................................................2-35
Over Things That Burn.................................2-38
Parking on Hills..............................................4-64
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR..............................3-58
Passing.................................................4-12, 4-63
Passlock
ž......................................................2-23
Personalization...............................................3-49
Personalization, Climate Controls......................3-29
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-83
Playing a CD.................................3-71, 3-86, 3-98
Playing a Speci®c Loaded CD..........................3-99
Playing the Radio...........................3-63, 3-75, 3-90
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-19
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System.........................................5-92
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-3
Reduced Engine Light..................................3-43
10
Turn and Lane Change Signals.......................... 3-7
TURN SIGNAL ON.........................................3-57
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-6
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-63
Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles................................4-46
U
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-119
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-65
United States................................................... 7-4
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-67
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-85
Using HomeLink
ž...........................................2-50
Using Song List Mode...................................3-101
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-49
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders.................................................... 7-9
Vehicle Identi®cation
Number (VIN).............................................5-91
Service Parts Identi®cation Label...................5-92Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat..............................................2-54
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-40
Video Screen................................................3-107
Visor Vanity Mirror..........................................2-21
Visors...........................................................2-21
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-35
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-30
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-56
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-5
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-87
Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight
Carrying Hitches..........................................4-60
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-58
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-59
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-16
What to Add..................................................5-38
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-19
What to Use..........................5-24, 5-35, 5-36, 5-46
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-66
Replacement...............................................5-66
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