2005 GMC SAFARI hood latch

At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specied in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all body door hinges, the body hood, fuel door
and rear compartment hinges, latches and locks
including interior glove box and console doors, hood
latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor,
release pawl and any moving seat hardware. Lubricate
the hood safety lever pivot and prop rod pivot. Part D
tells you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be
required when exposed to a corrosive environment.
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 2-23
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, your
vehicle needs service.
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Front Wheel
BearingsWheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2,
Category GC or GC-LB
(GM Part No. U.S. 1051344, in
Canada 993037).
Front AxleSAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 1052271, in
Canada 10950849).
Rear AxleSAE 75W-90 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12378261, in
Canada 10953455) meeting GM
Specication 9986115.
Transfer CaseAUTO-TRAK II Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 12378508, in
Canada 10953626).Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring
Anchor and
Release PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in
Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and
Door HingesMulti-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).
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Charging System Light....................................3-29
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-32
Gages Warning Light...................................3-37
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-92
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-41
Infants and Young Children...........................1-35
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-49
Older Children.............................................1-33
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-51
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-53
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position...........................................1-52
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-55
Top Strap...................................................1-45
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-47
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-44
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-20Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-90
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-89
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-85
Finish Care.................................................5-89
Glass Surfaces............................................5-87
Instrument Panel.........................................5-87
Interior Plastic Components...........................5-87
Leather......................................................5-87
Tires..........................................................5-91
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-92
Vinyl..........................................................5-86
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-88
Weatherstrips..............................................5-88
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-90
Climate Control System...................................3-21
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-23
Rear Air Conditioning System........................3-24
Rear Heating System...................................3-23
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt.....................1-30
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-84
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net............................................2-38
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HomeLink®Transmitter, Programming................2-30
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-18
I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-17
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-35
Ination -- Tire Pressure..................................5-63
Inspection
Brake System.............................................6-29
Engine Cooling System................................6-28
Exhaust System..........................................6-28
Fuel System...............................................6-28
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-28
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-28
Throttle System...........................................6-29
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(All-Wheel Drive)......................................6-29Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-17
Cluster.......................................................3-26
Overview..................................................... 3-4
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-42
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Labelling, Tire Sidewall....................................5-58
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection.........................3-19
Dome........................................................3-18
Exterior......................................................3-15
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-49
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-51
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