(h)Change automatic transaxle uid and lter if
the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of
these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C)
or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police, or
delivery service.
(i)Drain, ush, and re ll cooling system. This
service can be complex; you should have
your dealer perform this service. See Engine
Coolant on page 363 for what to use. Inspect
hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap,
and ller neck. Pressure test the cooling
system and pressure cap.
(j)Check throttle system for interference or
binding and for damaged or missing parts. Replace
parts as needed. Replace any components that
have high effort or excessive wear. Do not
lubricate accelerator or cruise control cables.(k)A uid loss in any vehicle system could
indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired and the uid level checked. Add uid
if needed.
(l)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
inspect the lter at each engine oil change.
(m)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive
cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if
necessary.
Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be
performed at the intervals speci ed to help
ensure the safety, dependability, and emission
control performance of your vehicle. Your
GM Goodwrench
®dealer can assist you with
these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at
once. Whenever any uids or lubricants are added
to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper
ones, as shown inRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 470.
466
Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 342
Door
Ajar Light................................................. 197
Automatic Door Lock................................. 98
Delayed Locking........................................ 97
Locks......................................................... 96
Power Door Locks..................................... 97
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock....... 98
Rear Door Security Locks.......................... 98
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 22
Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 199
DIC Operation and Displays..................... 200
DIC Vehicle Personalization..................... 229
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 208
Driving
At Night................................................... 303
City.......................................................... 308
Defensive................................................. 286
Drunken................................................... 287
Freeway................................................... 309
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 312
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 305
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 319
Winter...................................................... 314
Dual Automatic Climate Control System....... 172E
Electric Power Management........................ 163
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 449
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 450
Headlamp Wiring..................................... 449
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 450
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 450
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 452
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 449
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 358
Battery..................................................... 384
Change Engine Oil Light.......................... 195
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 190
Coolant.................................................... 363
Coolant Heater......................................... 112
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 189
Coolant Temperature Warning Light.......... 188
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 472
Engine Compartment Overview ................ 350
Exhaust................................................... 122
Oil ........................................................... 353
Oil Life System........................................ 356
501
Light (cont.)
Door Ajar................................................. 197
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning....... 188
Headlamps Suggested............................. 196
Highbeam On.......................................... 196
Low Coolant Warning............................... 189
Low Fuel Warning.................................... 198
Low Washer Fluid Warning...................... 197
Malfunction Indicator................................ 190
Oil Pressure............................................. 194
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 183
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 182
Reduced Engine Power............................ 196
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 181
Security................................................... 195
Service Vehicle Soon............................... 197
TCS Warning Light.................................. 187
Tire Pressure........................................... 190
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ... 187
Trunk Ajar................................................ 197
Lighting
Delayed Entry.......................................... 162
Delayed Exit............................................ 162
Entry........................................................ 161
Perimeter................................................. 163
Theater Dimming..................................... 162
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 319Lockout Protection......................................... 99
Locks
Automatic Door Lock................................. 98
Delayed Locking........................................ 97
Door.......................................................... 96
Lockout Protection..................................... 99
Power Door............................................... 97
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock....... 98
Rear Door Security Locks.......................... 98
Loss of Control........................................... 302
Low Coolant Warning Light.......................... 189
Low Fuel Warning Light............................... 198
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light................. 197
Lumbar
Power Controls.......................................... 10
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 464
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 467
At Least Once a Month............................ 467
At Least Once a Year .............................. 468
Introduction.............................................. 458
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 465
Maintenance Record................................ 473
Maintenance Requirements...................... 458
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