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Introduction v
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the Index.
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
%:Audio Steering Wheel Controls
or OnStar®(if equipped)
$: Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
B: Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
#:Fog Lamps
.: Fuel Gauge
+:Fuses
3: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j: LATCH System Child
Restraints
*: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak®
M:Windshield Washer Fluid
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9-4 Driving and Operating
If the engine ever stops while the
vehicle is being driven, brake
normally but do not pump the
brakes. Doing so could make the
pedal harder to push down. If the
engine stops, there will be some
power brake assist but it will be
used when the brake is applied.
Once the power assist is used up, it
can take longer to stop and the
brake pedal will be harder to push.
Steering
Electric Power Steering
If the vehicle has electric power
steering, it does not have power
steering fluid. Regular maintenance
is not required.
If power steering assist is lost due
to a system malfunction, the vehicle
can be steered, but may require
increased effort. See your dealer if
there is a problem.If the steering wheel is turned until it
reaches the end of its travel, and is
held against that position for an
extended period of time, power
steering assist may be reduced.
If the steering assist is used for an
extended period of time, power
assist may be reduced.
Normal use of the power steering
assist should return when the
system cools down.
See specific vehicle steering
messages under
Vehicle Messages
on page 5-32.Hydraulic Power Steering
If the vehicle has hydraulic power
steering, it may require
maintenance. See Power Steering
Fluid (L99, LS3, ZL1 and Z/28) on
page 10-37 orPower Steering Fluid
(LFX) on page 10-37. If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or
because of a system malfunction,
the vehicle can be steered but may
required increased effort.
See your dealer if there is a
problem.
{Caution
If the steering wheel is turned
until it reaches the end of its
travel, and is held in that position
for more than 15 seconds,
damage may occur to the power
steering system and there may be
loss of power steering assist.
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Vehicle Care 10-1
Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
Engine Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-20
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Manual Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Except ZL1 and Z/28) . . . . 10-22 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
(ZL1 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Z/ 28 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
Cooling System (Except
ZL1 and Z/28 Engines) . . . . 10-26
Cooling System (ZL1 Engine Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Cooling System (Intercooler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Cooling System (Z/28 Engine Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . 10-35
Power Steering Fluid (L99, LS3, ZL1 and Z/28) . . . . . . . 10-37
Power Steering Fluid (LFX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . 10-42
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43 Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . 10-43
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43
Windshield Replacement . . . 10-44
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
(Uplevel Vehicle) . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
(Base Vehicle) . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . 10-47
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49
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Vehicle Care 10-7
1. Underhood Electrical Center.See Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10-49.
2. Engine Coolant Recovery Bottle and Cap. See Engine Coolant
on page 10-30.
3. Engine Cover on page 10-13.
4. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System
(Except ZL1 and Z/28 Engines)
on page 10-26 orCooling
System (ZL1 Engine Only) on
page 10-27 orCooling System
(Intercooler) on page 10-29 or
Cooling System (Z/28 Engine
Only) on page 10-29.
5. Radiator Fill Cap (Out of View). See Engine Coolant on
page 10-30. 6. Power Steering Reservoir and
Cap (Out of View). See Power
Steering Fluid (L99, LS3,
ZL1 and Z/28) on page 10-37 or
Power Steering Fluid (LFX) on
page 10-37.
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine
Oil on page 10-15.
8. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See Engine Oil on
page 10-15.
9. Brake Fluid and Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir (If Equipped with
Manual Transmission). See
Brakes on page 10-38 or
Hydraulic Clutch on page 10-21. 10. Remote Positive (+) Terminal.
SeeBattery on page 10-41.
11. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
(Except ZL1 and Z/28) on
page 10-22 orEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter (ZL1 Only) on
page 10-23 orEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter (Z/28 Only) on
page 10-24.
12. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
on page 10-38.
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Vehicle Care 10-9
1. Underhood Electrical Center.See Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10-49.
2. Engine Coolant Recovery Bottle and Cap. See Engine Coolant
on page 10-30.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine
Oil on page 10-15.
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap (Out of View). See Engine Oil on
page 10-15.
5. Engine Cover on page 10-13.
6. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System
(Except ZL1 and Z/28 Engines)
on page 10-26 orCooling
System (ZL1 Engine Only) on
page 10-27 orCooling System
(Intercooler) on page 10-29 or
Cooling System (Z/28 Engine
Only) on page 10-29. 7. Radiator Fill Cap (Out of View).
See Engine Coolant on
page 10-30.
8. Power Steering Reservoir and Cap (Under Engine Cover) (if
equipped). See Power Steering
Fluid (L99, LS3, ZL1 and Z/28)
on page 10-37 orPower
Steering Fluid (LFX) on
page 10-37.
9. Brake Fluid and Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir (If Equipped with
Manual Transmission). See
Brakes on page 10-38 or
Hydraulic Clutch on page 10-21.
10. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeBattery on page 10-41. 11.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
(Except ZL1 and Z/28) on
page 10-22 orEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter (ZL1 Only) on
page 10-23 orEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter (Z/28 Only) on
page 10-24.
12. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
on page 10-38.
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Vehicle Care 10-37
If there is no sign of steam, idle the
engine for three minutes while
parked. If the warning is still
displayed, turn off the engine until it
cools down.
Power Steering Fluid
(L99, LS3, ZL1 and Z/28)
The vehicle has electric power
steering and does not use power
steering fluid.
Power Steering
Fluid (LFX)
The power steering fluid reservoir is
under the engine cover on the driver
side toward the front of the engine
compartment. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on
page 10-6.
When to Check Power Steering
Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly
check power steering fluid unless
you suspect there is a leak in the
system or an unusual noise is
heard. A fluid loss in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the
system inspected and repaired.
How to Check Power Steering
Fluid
Check the level after the vehicle has
been driven for at least 20 minutes
so the fluid is warm.
To check the power steering fluid:
1. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/ OFF and let the engine
compartment cool down.
2. Remove the engine cover. See Engine Cover on page 10-13.
3. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean.
4. Turn the cap counterclockwise and pull it straight up. 5. Wipe the dipstick with a
clean rag.
6. Replace the cap and completely tighten it.
7. Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
When the engine is hot, the level
should be at the hot MAX level.
When the engine is cold, the
fluid level should be between
MIN and MAX on the dipstick.
What to Use
To determine what kind of fluid to
use, see Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11-12. Always
use the proper fluid.
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11-12 Service and Maintenance
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1
®specification of the proper
SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.
See Engine Oil on page 10-15.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 10-30.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
Hydraulic Clutch System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819).
Hydraulic Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89020661, in Canada 89021186).
Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Automatic Transmission DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Manual Transmission See your dealer.
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i-4 INDEX
Driving (cont'd)Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . 1-19
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 9-11
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
E
Electrical Equipment,
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-62
Electrical System
Engine CompartmentFuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 Emergency
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-22–10-24
Check and Service EngineSoon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 10-6
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Cooling System . . 10-26, 10-27, 10-29
Cooling System Messages . . . 5-35
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 9-28
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . 13-13
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 6-1
F
Filter,
Engine AirCleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22–10-24
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 6-4
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-80 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-90
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-110
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . 10-21
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Fog Lamps Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23