Maintenance Footnotes
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for
proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing,
etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect other brake
parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc.
Check parking brake adjustment.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing
parts or signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines
and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc.
(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced
if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated.
Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace
with genuine parts as needed. To help ensure
proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling
system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside
of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.
(d)Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. Clean the windshield and wiper
blades, if contaminated. Replace wiper bladesthat are worn or damaged. See Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement on page 424 and Windshield,
Backglass, and Wiper Blades on page 469 for
more information.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and
all belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and
anchorages are working properly. Look for
any other loose or damaged safety belt system
parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety
belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken airbag
coverings, and have them repaired or replaced.
The airbag system does not need regular
maintenance.
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch
assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring
anchor and release pawl, hood and door hinges,
rear folding seats, and liftgate hinges. More
frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment. Applying
silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth
will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick
or squeak.
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Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 392
Finish Damage............................................ 471
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 172
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 176
Flat Tire...................................................... 446
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 447
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 459
Floor Mats................................................... 162
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 394
Power Steering........................................ 408
Windshield Washer.................................. 409
Fog Lamp
Fog .......................................................... 184
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 226
Fuel............................................................ 379
Additives.................................................. 380
California Fuel.......................................... 380
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 384
Filling Your Tank...................................... 381
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 381Fuel (cont.)
Gage....................................................... 227
Gasoline Octane...................................... 379
Gasoline Speci cations............................ 379
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 476
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 476
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 479
Windshield Wiper..................................... 475
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Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 220
Fuel......................................................... 227
Speedometer........................................... 211
Tachometer.............................................. 211
Voltmeter Gage........................................ 216
Garage Door Opener................................... 149
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 379
Speci cations........................................... 379
Glove Box................................................... 161
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 509
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