Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many
parts have to be of top quality and work well together if
the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle
was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts.
When you replace parts of your braking system — for
example, when your brake linings wear down and you
need new ones put in — be sure you get new approved
replacement parts. If you do not, your brakes may no
longer work properly. For example, if someone puts in
brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle, the balance
between your front and rear brakes can change — for
the worse. The braking performance you have come to
expect can change in many other ways if someone puts
in the wrong replacement brake parts.
Battery
Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When
it is time for a new battery, get one that has the
replacement number shown on the original battery’s
label. We recommend an ACDelco
®replacement
battery. SeeEngine Compartment Overview on
page 5-12for battery location.
Warning:Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Vehicle Storage
If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days
or more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from
the battery. This will help keep your battery from
running down.
{CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
are not careful. SeeJump Starting on page 5-41
for tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Tires..........................................................5-95
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-95
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-96
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-92
Weatherstrips..............................................5-92
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.......5-94
Audio System(s).............................................3-58
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-98
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-100
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-99
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-100
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual..............................3-84
Radio with CD............................................3-60
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-73
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-96
Setting the Time..........................................3-59
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-97
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-99
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-100
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-22
Operation...................................................2-24B
Battery..........................................................5-40
Run-Down Protection...................................3-18
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-25
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-27
System Warning Light..................................3-33
Brake Pedal, Throttle.......................................2-22
Brakes..........................................................5-37
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-20
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-49
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-50
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-49
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps..................................5-50
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-49
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-53
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps.................5-52
Buying New Tires...........................................5-67
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