2005 GMC ENVOY XUV automatic transmission

At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch 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.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the
regular brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-36
if necessary.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter
should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
If the starter works in any other position, contact
your GM Goodwrench
®dealer for service.
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 2-36if necessary.
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately
if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN, 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.
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Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position.
The ignition 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.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.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number or specication may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM Standard
GM6094M and displays the
American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
®
oil meets all the requirements for your
vehicle. To determine the proper
viscosity for your vehicle’s engine,
seeEngine Oil on page 5-16.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-25.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer 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
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Look for
“Approved for the H-Specication”
on the label.
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 Specication 9986115.
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco®Part Number
Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24200796 —
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15036141 A2014C
Engine Oil Filter
4200 L6
5300 V889017342
88984215PF61
PF46
Fuel Filter 88983068 GF831
Spark Plugs
4200 L6
5300 V812569190
1257116441-981
41-985
Wiper Blades
Front – 22 inches (56 cm)
Rear – 16 inches (41 cm)—
—8-2221
8-2161
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Audio System(s).............................................3-63
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-119
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-120
Care of Your CD Player..............................3-121
Care of Your CDs......................................3-121
Chime Level Adjustment.............................3-122
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-122
Navigation/Radio System.............................3-117
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-90
Radio with CD....................................3-64, 3-74
Radio with Six-Disc CD..............................3-103
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...............................3-117
Setting the Time..........................................3-63
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-119
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-120
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-122
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-16
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-22
Operation...................................................2-29
B
Battery..........................................................5-41
Run-Down Protection...................................3-19
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-35Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-36
System Warning Light..................................3-38
Brake Pedal, Throttle.......................................2-27
Brakes..........................................................5-38
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-24
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-50
Back-Up Lamps...........................................5-52
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-50
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-50
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-52
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-51
Buying New Tires...........................................5-65
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-109
Carbon Monoxide...........2-13, 2-14, 2-40, 4-38, 4-55
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-89
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-120
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Driving (cont.)
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-36
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-31
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-43
Winter........................................................4-38
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.............3-23
Dual Climate Control System............................3-20
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-96
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-97
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-97
Headlamps.................................................5-96
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-96
Rear Underseat Fuse Block.........................5-106
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-96
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-21
Battery.......................................................5-41
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-44
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-40
Coolant......................................................5-25
Coolant Heater............................................2-27
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-39Engine (cont.)
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-40
Fan Noise..................................................5-35
Oil .............................................................5-16
Overheating................................................5-28
Reduced Power Light...................................3-45
Starting......................................................2-26
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Exit Lighting...................................................3-18
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-24
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-21
Finish Damage...............................................5-93
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-122
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-71
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-72
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-83
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-22
Power Steering...........................................5-36
Windshield Washer......................................5-37
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T
Tachometer....................................................3-32
Tailgate.........................................................2-14
Taillamps
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..........................5-51
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-119
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-22
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-22
Passlock
®...................................................2-24
Throttle, Adjustable..........................................2-27
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tires.............................................................5-55
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-92
Buying New Tires........................................5-65
Chains.......................................................5-69
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-72
Cleaning....................................................5-92
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-71
Ination -- Tire Pressure...............................5-61
Inspection and Rotation................................5-63
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-75
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-75
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-73
Secondary Latch System..............................5-80
Spare Tire..................................................5-85
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-83Tires (cont.)
Tire Sidewall Labelling..................................5-56
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-59
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-66
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-67
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-67
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-64
Top Strap......................................................1-34
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-35
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-50
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-55
Your Vehicle...............................................4-50
Traction
Assist System (TAS)...................................... 4-9
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-22
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-29
Trip Odometer................................................3-32
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-120
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-66
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