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 the braking system — for example,
when the brake linings wear down and you
need new ones put in — be sure you get new
approved replacement parts. If you do not,
the brakes might not work properly. For example,
if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong
for your vehicle, the balance between the 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 396for 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.
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper
Blades.................................................. 497
Ashtray....................................................... 187
Audio System.............................................. 238
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 300
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 302
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 302
Chime Level Adjustment........................... 303
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 303
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual................................ 284
Radio with CD................................240, 250
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 260
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................ 298
Setting the Time...................................... 239
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 300
Understanding Radio Reception............... 301
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 303
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 182
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 411
Operation................................................. 117B
Battery........................................................ 431
Electric Power Management..................... 185
Run-Down Protection............................... 186
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 346
Brake
Emergencies............................................ 313
Parking.................................................... 126
Brakes........................................................ 428
System Warning Light.............................. 208
Braking....................................................... 310
Braking in Emergencies............................... 313
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 111
Bulb Replacement....................................... 442
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 442
License Plate Lamps................................ 444
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 444
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps............. 442
Buying New Tires........................................ 466
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