
Additional Required Services (cont’d)
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(40 000)50,000
(80 000)75,000
(120 000)100,000
(160 000)125,000
(200 000)150,000
(240 000)
Replace spark plugs and inspect spark
plug wires.An Emission Control
Service.•
Engine cooling system service (or every
ve years, whichever occurs rst).
An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (i).•
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (l).•
Maintenance Footnotes
†The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or
the California Air Resources Board has determined
that the failure to perform this maintenance item
will not nullify the emission warranty or limit
recall liability prior to the completion of the
vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all
recommended maintenance services be performed
at the indicated intervals and the maintenance
be recorded.#Lubricate the front suspension, steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, and parking brake
cable guides. Control arm ball joints are
maintenance-free.
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for
proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, cha ng,
etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect other brake
parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc.
555

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 152.
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 vehicle should start only in PARK (P)
or NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts
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 152.
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.
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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.
Hood and Liftgate Support Gas Strut
Service
Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear,
corrosion, cracks, loss of lubricant, or other
damage. Check the hold open ability of gas strut.
If necessary, replace with genuine GM parts.
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.
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identi ed below by name,
part number, or speci cation may be obtained
from your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certi ed 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 432.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 445.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Leather.................................................... 529
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 533
Speaker Covers....................................... 530
Tires........................................................ 533
Underbody Maintenance........................... 534
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 535
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 530
Weatherstrips........................................... 530
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper
Blades.................................................. 532
Wood Panels........................................... 530
Ashtray(s).................................................... 214
Audio System(s).......................................... 272
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 335
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 338
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 338
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual................................................. 321
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 294
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 276
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................ 333
Rear Side Window Antenna..................... 338
Setting the Time..............................274, 275
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 335Audio System(s) (cont.)
Understanding Radio Reception............... 336
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 339
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 205
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 440
Operation................................................. 145
Autoride
®..................................................... 399
B
Battery........................................................ 463
Run-Down Protection............................... 208
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 382
Bench Seat, Split (60/40).............................. 18
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 347
Emergencies............................................ 349
Parking.................................................... 152
System Warning Light.............................. 233
Brake Pedal, Throttle................................... 143
Brakes........................................................ 459
Braking....................................................... 346
Braking in Emergencies............................... 349
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 139
594

N
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual..................................................... 321
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 139
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 563
O
Odometer.................................................... 227
Odometer, Trip............................................ 227
Off-Road Driving.......................................... 359
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 355
Oil
Engine..................................................... 432
Pressure Gage......................................... 240
Pressure Light.......................................... 241
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 435
Older Children, Restraints............................. 61
Online Owner Center................................... 573
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 164
Other Warning Devices................................ 192
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 222
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 213Outside
Power Foldaway Mirrors........................... 161
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode....................................... 450
Owner Checks and Services....................... 557
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 534
Park Aid...................................................... 208
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 153
Shifting Out of......................................... 154
Parking
Assist....................................................... 208
Brake....................................................... 152
Over Things That Burn............................ 155
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 230
Passenger Sensing System......................... 101
Passing....................................................... 356
PASS-Key
®III+........................................... 136
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................... 137
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