
Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
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.••
Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles driven in dusty conditions only).••
Brake system inspection.••
Steering and suspension inspection.•
Engine cooling system inspection.•
Windshield wiper blades inspection.•
Body components lubrication.•
Restraint system components check.•
Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles not driven in dusty conditions).•
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number, or specification can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certified for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine
the proper viscosity for your
vehicle’s engine, seeEngine
Oil on page 6-15.
Engine
Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 6-23.
Hydraulic
Brake SystemDOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 88862806,
in Canada 88862807).
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring Anchor,
and
Release PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and
Door HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 109435474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningWeatherstrip Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 3634770,
in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).
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A
Accessories and Modifications............................ 6-3
Accessory Power............................................3-22
Accessory Power Outlets.................................4-15
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................6-30
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation.....2-71
Additional Program Information.........................8-11
Additional Required Services.............................. 7-4
Additives, Fuel................................................. 6-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................6-82
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)..............4-56
Adjustment
Chime Level...............................................4-83
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................6-20
Airbag
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................2-72
Airbag System
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................2-63
Passenger Sensing System...........................2-66
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........2-71
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?......................2-63
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?....2-64
When Should an Airbag Inflate?....................2-61
Where Are the Airbags?...............................2-58Airbags.........................................................2-73
Passenger Status Indicator...........................4-26
Readiness Light..........................................4-25
System Check.............................................2-56
AM ...............................................................4-82
Antenna
Backglass...................................................4-83
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System......................................................4-83
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 5-4
Warning Light.............................................4-28
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels........................................6-79
Care of Safety Belts....................................6-76
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................6-80
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................6-77
Fabric/Carpet..............................................6-75
Finish Care.................................................6-78
Finish Damage............................................6-80
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................6-76
Interior Cleaning..........................................6-73
Sheet Metal Damage...................................6-80
Tires..........................................................6-79
Underbody Maintenance...............................6-80
Washing Your Vehicle...................................6-77
Weatherstrips..............................................6-76
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................6-78
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Engine (cont.)
Coolant......................................................6-23
Coolant Heater............................................3-26
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................4-30
Cooling System...........................................6-22
Drive Belt Routing.......................................7-12
Exhaust.....................................................3-33
Oil .............................................................6-15
Overheating................................................6-28
Starting......................................................3-22
Engine Identification........................................6-81
Engine Oil
Life System................................................6-18
Engine Oil Additives / Engine Oil Flushes...........6-18
Entering Personalization Menu..........................4-45
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................4-13
Event Data Recorders.....................................8-17
Exiting Personalization Menu............................4-50
Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature...................3-16
Express Window Anti-Pinch Override.................3-16
Express-Down Window....................................3-15
Express-Up Window........................................3-15
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................2-30
Exterior Mirrors...............................................1-11F
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and
Industry and Science Canada........................6-52
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................6-20
Finding a Category (CAT) Station (XM Satellite
Radio Service Only).....................................4-57
Finding a Station............................................4-54
Finish Damage...............................................6-80
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 4-3
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 4-5
Flat Tire........................................................6-65
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................6-22
Windshield Washer......................................6-30
FM Stereo.....................................................4-82
Folding Rear Seat............................................ 2-9
Format..........................................................4-62
Fuel............................................................... 6-6
Additives...................................................... 6-7
California Fuel.............................................. 6-7
Economy Light............................................4-37
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................6-11
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W
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators...............4-21
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................4-41
Hazard Flashers............................................ 4-3
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................6-17
What to Do with Used Oil ................................6-19
What to Use ..........................................6-24, 6-30
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................6-61
Different Size..............................................6-59
Replacement...............................................6-62
When It Is Time for New Tires..........................6-57
When the Change Oil Soon Message Displays..... 7-3
When to Add Engine Oil..................................6-16
When to Change Engine Oil.............................6-18
When to Check..............................................6-49
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.....6-20
Where to Put the Child Restraint.......................2-40
Why Safety Belts Work....................................2-12
Window Lockout.............................................3-16
Windows.......................................................3-14
Power ........................................................3-15Windshield
Washer........................................................ 4-6
Washer Fluid..............................................6-30
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................6-42
Wiper Blades, Cleaning................................6-78
Wiper Fuses...............................................6-82
Wipers......................................................... 4-5
Winter Driving................................................5-17
X
XM Radio Messages.......................................4-68
XM Satellite Radio Service...............................4-58
XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna.....................................................4-83
XM™ Satellite Radio Service............................4-82
Y
Your Responsibility..........................................1-29
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