Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level
surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking Brake
on page 2-29if necessary.
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but do not start the engine. Without
applying the regular brake, try to move the shift
lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift
lever moves out of PARK (P), contact your GM
Goodwrench dealer for service.
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
The key should turn to LOCK only when the
shift lever is in PARK (P).
The key should come out only in LOCK.
Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is
required.
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front of your vehicle in
case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle begin
to move.
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Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With
the engine running and transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then
release the parking brake followed by the regular
brake.
Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is
required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identi ed below by name, part
number or speci cation may be obtained from your GM
Goodwrench 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, seeEngine Oil on
page 5-14.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only
DEX-COOL
®Coolant. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-24.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada
89021186).
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON®-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.
Transfer CaseDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Front Axle
Propshaft
SplineSpline Lubricant, Special Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345879, in
Canada 10953511) or lubricant
meeting requirements of GM
9985830.
Hood HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Outer Tailgate
Handle Pivot
PointsMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part
No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada
992887).
Weatherstrip
SqueaksSynthetic Grease with Te on,
Superlube (GM Part No. U.S.
12371287, in Canada 10953437).
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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 speci cations 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 speci cally 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
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-88
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-90
Automatic Climate Control System.....................3-19
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation..................2-35
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-14
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-21
Operation...................................................2-22
B
Backing Up....................................................4-82
Battery..........................................................5-42
BATTERY NOT CHARGING.............................3-57
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-5
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-17
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-48
Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-17
Bench Seat, Split (60/40)................................... 1-8
Brake
Parking......................................................2-29
System Warning Light..................................3-33
Brake Adjustment............................................5-42
Brake and Throttle Operation Techniques for
Off-Road Driving..........................................4-27
Brake Fluid....................................................5-38
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-42Brake Wear...................................................5-41
Brakes..........................................................5-38
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-18
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-52
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-57
Daytime Running Lamps...............................5-54
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-53
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-52
Headlamps.................................................5-52
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-58
Roof Marker Lamps.....................................5-55
Sidemarker Lamps.......................................5-54
Taillamps....................................................5-57
Buying New Tires...........................................5-71
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canada – Customer Assistance.......................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-7
Capacities and Speci cations..........................5-111
Carbon Monoxide...................4-52, 4-75, 2-13, 2-33
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-95
Your Cassette Tape Player............................3-90
2
ENGINE OVERHEATED..................................3-57
Entering or Exiting the Third Row Seats.............. 1-7
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................3-17
Environmental Concerns..................................4-23
Erasing HomeLink
®Buttons..............................2-45
Event Data Records (EDR)................................ 7-9
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-37
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-13
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-19
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station.......3-66, 3-78
Finding a Station....................................3-64, 3-75
Finish Care....................................................5-96
Finish Damage...............................................5-99
First Aid Kit and Tool Kit..................................4-59
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-92
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-7
Flat Tire........................................................5-78
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-79
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-21
Power Steering...........................................5-36
Windshield Washer......................................5-37
FM ...............................................................3-90
Folding the Seatback.......................................1-10
Folding the Seatbacks....................................... 1-8Following Distance..........................................4-82
Front Axle......................................................5-51
Front Receiver................................................4-60
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-43
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Speci cations.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Light.......................................3-43
Fuel Information Button....................................3-47
FUEL LEVEL LOW.........................................3-58
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-102
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-102
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-35
Fuel..........................................................3-43
Oil Pressure...............................................3-41
Speedometer..............................................3-28
Tachometer.................................................3-28
Transmission Temperature.............................3-36
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-32
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Sunroof.........................................................2-50
Suspension....................................................4-74
T
Tachometer....................................................3-28
Taillamps.......................................................5-57
Temperature Display........................................2-35
Testing the Alarm............................................2-17
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-88
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-16
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-16
Passlock
®...................................................2-18
Third Row Seat..............................................1-10
TIGHTEN FUEL CAP......................................3-59
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-5
Tilting the Seat...............................................1-11
Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-60
Tire Size.......................................................5-64
Tire Terminology and De nitions........................5-65
Tires.............................................................5-60
Buying New Tires........................................5-71
Chains.......................................................5-75
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-79
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-78
In ation - Tire Pressure................................5-68
Inspection and Rotation................................5-69
Spare Tire..................................................5-92
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-72Tires (cont.)
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-73
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-74
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-70
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-21
Top Strap......................................................1-48
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-49
Torque Lock...................................................2-32
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires..................4-79
Tow/Haul Mode...............................................2-25
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-42
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-65
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-75
Your Vehicle...............................................4-65
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-9
Off Light.....................................................3-35
TRACTION ACTIVE........................................3-59
Trailer Recommendations.................................4-75
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-81
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-84
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE.............................3-60
Transfer Case................................................5-48
Transfer Case Buttons.....................................2-25
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-21
Temperature Gage.......................................3-36
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TRANSMISSION HOT.....................................3-59
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-22
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-11
Transportation Options...................................... 7-7
Traveling to Remote Areas...............................4-23
Trip Information Button....................................3-45
Turn and Lane Change Signals.......................... 3-6
TURN SIGNAL ON.........................................3-58
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-6
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-82
U
Underhood Fuse Block...................................5-106
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-90
Unfolding the Seatback....................................1-10
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-72
United States – Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-75
Using HomeLink
®...........................................2-44
Using Song List Mode.....................................3-84
Using the Recovery Loops...............................4-57
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings........................................... ivVehicle (cont.)
Loading......................................................4-67
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records..... 7-9
Vehicle Identi cation
Number (VIN)............................................5-101
Service Parts Identi cation Label..................5-101
Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat..............................................2-51
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-42
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-25
Visors...........................................................2-16
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-32
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-26
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-56
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-4
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-5
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-95
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-78
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-79
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-15
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-18
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