Rotation of New Tires
To maintain ride, handling, and performance of the
vehicle, it is important that the first rotation service for
new tires be performed when they have 8 000 to
13 000 km (5,000 to 8,000 miles). SeeTire Inspection
and Rotation on page 6-57.
Scheduled Maintenance
When the Change Oil Soon Message
Displays
Change engine oil and filter. SeeEngine Oil on
page 6-17.An Emission Control Service.
When the Change Oil Soon message displays, service
is required for the vehicle as soon as possible, within
the next 1 000 km/600 miles. If driving under the
best conditions, the engine oil life system might not
indicate the need for vehicle service for more than
a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed at
least once a year and the oil life system must be reset.
Your dealer/retailer has trained service technicians
who will perform this work and reset the system. If the
engine oil life system is reset accidentally, service
the vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since the last
service. Reset the oil life system whenever the oil
is changed. SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 6-20.When the Change Oil Soon message displays, certain
services, checks, and inspections are required. The
services described for MaintenanceIshould be
performed at every engine oil change. The services
described for MaintenanceIIshould be performed when:
•MaintenanceIwas performed the last time the
engine oil was changed.
•It has been 10 months or more since the Change
Oil Soon message has displayed or since the last
service.
MaintenanceI
•Change engine oil and filter. SeeEngine Oil on
page 6-17.An Emission Control Service.
•Engine coolant level check. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 6-25.
•Windshield washer fluid level check. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 6-32.
•Tire inflation check. SeeIn ation - Tire Pressure on
page 6-51.
•Tire wear inspection. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 6-57.
•Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 6-57.
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•Fluids visual leak check (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first). A leak in any system must
be repaired and the fluid level checked.
•Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles driven
in dusty conditions only). SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 6-21.
•Brake system inspection (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).
MaintenanceII
•Perform all services described in MaintenanceI.
•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. SeeWindshield
and Wiper Blades on page 6-93. Worn or damaged
wiper blade replacement. SeeWindshield Wiper
Blade Replacement on page 6-44.
•Body hinges and latches, key lock cylinders, and
rear compartment and hood hinges and latches
lubrication. SeeRecommended 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. SeeChecking
the Restraint Systems on page 2-75.
•Engine air cleaner filter inspection. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 6-21.
•3.6L Engine Only: Automatic transmission fluid level
check and adding fluid, if needed. SeeAutomatic
Transmission Fluid on page 6-23.
Additional Required Services
At Each Fuel Stop
•
Engine oil level check. SeeEngine Oil on
page 6-17.
•Engine coolant level check. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 6-25.
•Windshield washer fluid level check. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 6-32.
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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).•
3.6L Engine Only: Automatic transmission fluid level check.•
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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 6-17.
Engine
Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 6-25.
Hydraulic
Brake SystemDOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 88862806, in
Canada 88862807).
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic
Power
Steering
System
(if equipped)GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
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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Accessories and Modifications............................ 6-3
Accessory Power............................................3-20
Accessory Power Outlets.................................4-15
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................6-32
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation.....2-73
Additional Program Information.........................8-10
Additional Required Services.............................. 7-4
Additives, Fuel................................................. 6-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................6-96
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)..............4-56
Adjustment
Chime Level...............................................4-84
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................6-21
Air Conditioning..............................................4-16
Airbag
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................2-74
Airbag System
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................2-65
Passenger Sensing System...........................2-68
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........2-73
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?......................2-65
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?....2-66
When Should an Airbag Inflate?....................2-63
Where Are the Airbags?...............................2-61Airbags.........................................................2-75
Passenger Status Indicator...........................4-29
Readiness Light..........................................4-28
System Check.............................................2-58
AM ...............................................................4-83
Antenna
Backglass...................................................4-84
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System......................................................4-84
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 5-4
Warning Light.............................................4-31
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels........................................6-94
Care of Safety Belts....................................6-91
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................6-95
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................6-92
Fabric/Carpet..............................................6-90
Finish Care.................................................6-92
Finish Damage............................................6-95
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................6-91
Interior Cleaning..........................................6-89
Leather......................................................6-91
Sheet Metal Damage...................................6-94
Tires..........................................................6-94
Underbody Maintenance...............................6-95
Washing Your Vehicle...................................6-92
Weatherstrips..............................................6-92
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................6-93
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Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................6-23
Power Steering...........................................6-30
Windshield Washer......................................6-32
FM Stereo.....................................................4-83
Tire Size.......................................................6-47
Fog Lamps
Bulb Replacement.......................................4-12
Folding Rear Seat...........................................2-10
Following Distance..........................................5-31
Format..........................................................4-61
Fuel............................................................... 6-5
Additives...................................................... 6-7
California Fuel.............................................. 6-6
E85 (85% Ethanol)........................................ 6-8
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................6-12
Filling the Tank...........................................6-10
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 6-9
Gage .........................................................4-38
Gasoline Octane........................................... 6-6
Gasoline Specifications.................................. 6-6
Fuel Economy
Driving for Better.........................................1-23
Fuses...........................................................6-97
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................6-100
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................6-97
Rear Compartment Fuse Block....................6-102
Windshield Wiper.........................................6-96G
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................4-33
Fuel..........................................................4-38
Speedometer..............................................4-26
Tachometer.................................................4-26
Trip Odometer.............................................4-26
Garage Door Opener.......................................3-34
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 6-6
Specifications............................................... 6-6
Glove Box.....................................................3-41
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 8-6
H
Halogen Bulbs................................................6-41
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 4-3
Head Restraints............................................... 2-2
Headlamps....................................................4-10
Aiming .......................................................6-40
Bulb Replacement.......................................6-41
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).....................4-11
Delayed.....................................................4-11
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 4-5
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 4-5
On Reminder..............................................4-10
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When the Change Oil Soon Message Displays..... 7-3
When to Add Engine Oil..................................6-18
When to Change Engine Oil.............................6-20
When to Check..............................................6-52
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................6-31
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.....6-21
Where to Put the Child Restraint.......................2-42
Why Safety Belts Work....................................2-13
Window Lockout.............................................3-15
Windows.......................................................3-13
Power ........................................................3-14
Windshield
Washer........................................................ 4-6
Washer Fluid..............................................6-32
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................6-44
Wiper Blades, Cleaning................................6-93
Wiper Fuses...............................................6-96
Wipers......................................................... 4-5
Winter Driving................................................5-16X
XM Radio Messages.......................................4-67
XM Satellite Radio Service...............................4-57
XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna.....................................................4-84
XM™ Satellite Radio Service............................4-83
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Your Responsibility..........................................1-25
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