6(Delay/Intermittent Speed Sensitive):When the
lever is in the delay position, turn the band up for more
frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
During intermittent wiping mode, the delay cycle time is
sensitive to vehicle speed. As the vehicle speed
increases the delay cycle time decreases and wiper
movement occurs more frequently.
9 (Off): Turns the windshield wipers off.
8(Mist): Single wipe, move the lever to
zand then
release it. Several wipes, hold lever on
zlonger.
As an added safety feature, if the wipers are on for
more than 15 seconds, the vehicle's headlamps turn on
automatically. They turn off 15 seconds after the wipers
are turned off.
Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades before using
them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or
thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced.
See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
on
page 6‑53.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.
A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down.
Windshield Washer
To wash the windshield, press the button at the end of
the lever until the washers begin.
{WARNING:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your
vision.
When the button is released, the washers will stop, but
the wipers will continue to wipe for about three times or
will resume the speed being used before.
4-6
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having
it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing.
Things to check on your own include:
.Windshield Washer Fluid:Reservoir full? Windows
clean —inside and outside?
.Wiper Blades: In good shape?
.Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: All levels checked?
.Lamps:Do they all work and are lenses clean?
.Tires:Are treads good? Are tires inflated to
recommended pressure?
.Weather and Maps: Safe to travel?
Have up-to-date maps?
Highway Hypnosis
Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings
while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe
place to park your vehicle and rest.
Other driving tips include:
.Keep the vehicle well ventilated.
.Keep interior temperature cool.
.Keep your eyes moving —scan the road ahead
and to the sides.
.Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments
often.
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-71
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-72
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-74
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-74
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-76
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-76
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-77
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-77
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-78
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage . . . . . . 6-87
Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-88
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-89
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the SpareTire (All Models Except SS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-92
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire (SS Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-96
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools . . . . . . . . 6-106
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-110
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-111
Interior Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-111
Fabric/Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-112
Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-113
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-113
Care of Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-113 Weatherstrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-114
Washing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-114
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-114
Finish Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-114
Windshield and Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-115
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
and Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-116
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-117
Sheet Metal Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-117
Finish Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-117
Underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-117
Chemical Paint Spotting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-117
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-118
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . 6-118
Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-118
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-118
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-118
Headlamp Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-119
Windshield Wiper Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-119
Power Windows and Other Power Options . . . 6-119
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-119
Floor Console Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-120
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-122
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-125
6-2
5. Push and turn the license plate back through thefascia opening.
6. Reinstall the two screws holding the license plate lamps to the fascia.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up Lamp and CHMSL 921
Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamp (Amber) 5702KA
Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamp (Clear) B2N
Headlamp High/Low-Beam H13
Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal 3057KX
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
dealer/retailer.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear
or cracking. SeeScheduled Maintenanceon page 7‑3for more information on wiper blade inspection. Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways. For the proper type and
length, see
Maintenance Replacement Parts
on
page 7‑12. Here's how to remove the wiper blade:
1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield.
2. While holding the wiper arm, lift the clip up fromthe blade connecting point, and pull the blade
assembly down toward the windshield to remove it
from the wiper arm.
3. Install the new wiper blade on the wiper arm and press down on the clip to snap it into place.
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Notice:Machine compounding or aggressive
polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may
damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and
polishes that are made for a basecoat/clearcoat
paint finish on the vehicle.
Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other
salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can
damage the vehicle's finish if they remain on painted
surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible.
If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are
marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign
matter.
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather
and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period
of years. To help keep the paint finish looking new, keep
the vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible.
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep
their luster. Washing with water is all that is usually
needed. However, chrome polish may be used on
chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary. Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoid
damaging protective trim, never use auto or chrome
polish, steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum.
A coating of wax, rubbed to high polish, is
recommended for all bright metal parts.
Windshield and Wiper Blades
Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner.
Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or paper
towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild
detergent. Wash the windshield thoroughly when
cleaning the blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and a
buildup of vehicle wash/wax treatments may cause
wiper streaking. Replace the wiper blades if they are
worn or damaged.
Wipers can be damaged by:
.Extreme dusty conditions
.Sand and salt
.Heat and sun
.Snow and ice, without proper removal
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MaintenanceI
.Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oilon
page 6‑19. An Emission Control Service.
.Engine coolant level check. See Engine Coolanton page 6‑29.
.Windshield washer fluid level check. See
Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6‑36.
.Tire inflation check. SeeInflation - Tire Pressureon page 6‑63.
.Tire wear inspection. See Tire Inspection and
Rotation on page 6‑69.
.Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotationon
page 6‑69.
.Fluids visual leak check (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first). A leak in any system
must be repaired and the fluid level checked.
.2.2L and 2.4L Engines: Engine air cleaner filter
inspection (vehicles driven in dusty conditions
only). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6‑25.
.2.0L Engine: Engine air cleaner filter inspection.
SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6‑25.
.Brake system inspection (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).
Maintenance II
.Perform all services described in Maintenance I.
.Steering and suspension inspection. Visual
inspection for damaged, loose, or missing parts or
signs of wear.
.Engine cooling system inspection. Visual
inspection of hoses, pipes, fittings, and clamps
and replacement, if needed.
.Windshield wiper blade inspection for wear,
cracking, or contamination and windshield and
wiper blade cleaning, if contaminated. See
Windshield and Wiper Blades
on page 6‑115. Worn
or damaged wiper blade replacement. See
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
on
page 6‑53.
.Body hinges and latches, key lock cylinders, and
rear compartment hinges lubrication. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
on
page 7‑10. More frequent lubrication may be
required when vehicle is exposed to a corrosive
environment. Applying silicone grease on
weatherstrips with a clean cloth makes them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
.Restraint system component check. See Checking
the Restraint Systems on page 2‑78.
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Scheduled Maintenance
ServiceMaintenanceIMaintenance II
Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. ••
Engine coolant level check. ••
Windshield washer fluid level check. ••
Tire inflation pressures check. ••
Tire wear inspection. ••
Rotate tires. ••
Fluids visual leak check. ••
2.2L and 2.4L Engines: Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles driven in dusty
conditions only). •
•
2.0L Engine: Engine air cleaner filter inspection. ••
Brake system inspection. ••
Steering and suspension inspection. •
Engine cooling system inspection. •
Windshield wiper blades inspection. •
Body components lubrication. •
Restraint system components check. •
Passenger compartment air filter replacement. •
2.2L and 2.4L Engines: Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles not driven in
dusty conditions). •
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Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer.
Maintenance Replacement Parts
PartGM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
2.0L Engine 15909459—
2.2L and 2.4L Engines 22731072A3054C
Engine Oil Filter 12605566PF457G
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 52493319CF125
Spark Plugs 2.0L Engine 1262054041-108
2.2L and 2.4L Engines 1262505841-103
Wiper Blades
Front –19.7 inches (50 cm) 25882578—
Rear –10.8 inches (27.4 cm) 22709463—
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