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2. Checks performed at theengine
.Fan belt looseness and
damage
. Engine oil level
. Engine coolant level
. Power steering fluid level
3. Checks performed from the driver's seat
.Brake fluid level
. Brake pedal free play
. Operation of meters,
gauges and warning/
indicator lights
. Engine startability,
abnormal noise and color of
exhaust gases
. Parking brake lever stroke
. Windshield washer fluid
spray condition and
windshield wiper
effectiveness
. Windshield washer fluid
level .
Steering wheel position and
free play
. Operation of horn and turn
signal lights
. Door lock operation
4. Checks performed during a walk around the vehicle
.Illumination, flashing,
contamination, damage and
obstruction of lights
. Contamination, damage ad
obstruction of windows,
mirrors and reflectors
. Leaf spring damage
. Oil, engine coolant, fuel,
brake fluid and power
steering fluid leaks
. Water separator
5. Checking wheels and tires .Air pressure
. Cracks and other damage
. Abnormal wear
. Tread depth
. Mounting condition of all
wheel nuts 6. Checks performed after the
engine startup
.Oil, engine coolant, fuel,
brake fluid and power
steering fluid leaks
. Inspect the exhaust system,
checking that the tailpipe is
clear
7. Checks performed while driving the vehicle
.Brake effectiveness
. Engine abnormal noises
Keep the Floor Around the Driver
Seat Clean and Tidy
{Warning
It is extremely dangerous to have
empty cans, empty bottles,
or other items rolling around on
the floor because they could get
trapped under the brake pedal
and prevent brake application.
For proper pedal operation, it is
also essential to lay floor mats (Continued)
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Service and Maintenance 375
Additional
Maintenance and Care
Owner Safety and Routine
Maintenance
Listed below are vehicle checks
which should be made periodically
by either the owner or a qualified
technician to ensure proper
performance and safety of your
vehicle. Take any problems promptly
to a technician for service advice.
For your safety and that of others,
any of the safety-related
components that may have been
damaged in an accident should be
checked and necessary repairs
performed before operating your
vehicle.
At the minimum, these routine
checks should be made every
6 months or 16,000 km
(10,000 miles) for diesel vehicles,
or every 9,600 km (6,000 miles) for
gasoline vehicles, whichever comes
first. Whenever repairs are
necessary, have them completed
before operating the vehicle.A: Parking Brake :
Park on a fairly
steep hill and hold the vehicle with
the parking brake only. This checks
holding ability.
Before checking item (B) below, be
sure to have enough room around
the vehicle. Then firmly apply both
the parking brake see Parking
Brake 0221 and the regular brakes.
Do not use the accelerator pedal.
If the engine starts, be ready to turn
off the engine control switch at
once. Take these precautions
because the vehicle could move
without warning and possibly cause
injury or property damage.
B: Starter Safety Switch : Check
by trying to start the engine in each
gear. The starter should crank only
at selector position "P" or "N".
C: Transmission Shift Indicator :
Check that the indicator points to
the gear chosen.
D: Steering : Be alert for any
changes in steering action. An
inspection or service is needed
when: the steering wheel is harder to turn or has too much free play,
or when there are strange sounds
when turning or parking.
E: Wheel Alignment, Balance, and
Tires :
Check tires for abnormal
wear or damage. Also, check for
damaged wheels. A pull right or left
on a straight and level road may
show the need for a wheel
alignment. A vibration of the
steering wheel or seat at normal
highway speeds may mean a wheel
balancing is needed. Check tire
pressure when the tires are "cold,"
at least monthly, and whenever the
vehicle is serviced.
Check the pressure more often if
daily checks show it's needed.
(Refer to "Recommended Daily
(Pre-operation) Inspections" under
Owner Checks and Services 0367).
Change tire pressure as needed
when changing loads.
F: Brakes : Be alert to illumination
of the brake system warning light or
brake low vacuum warning light
(4500HD, 4500XD models) or the
tone alarm, or changes in braking
action, such as repeated pulling to
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Customer Information 401
Roadside Assistance is not a part of
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
General Motors North America and
Chevrolet reserve the right to make
any changes or discontinue the
Roadside Assistance program at
any time without notification.
General Motors North America and
Chevrolet reserve the right to limit
services or payment to an owner or
driver if they decide the claims are
made too often, or the same type of
claim is made many times.
Services Provided
.Emergency Tow from a Public
Road or Highway: Tow to the
nearest Chevrolet dealer for
warranty service, or if the vehicle
was in a crash and cannot be
driven. Assistance is not given
when the vehicle is stuck in the
sand, mud, or snow.
Services Not Included in
Roadside Assistance
. Impound towing caused by
violation of any laws.
. Legal fines. .
Mounting, dismounting,
or changing of snow tires,
chains, or other traction devices.
Service is not provided if a vehicle
is in an area that is not accessible
to the service vehicle or is not a
regularly traveled or maintained
public road, which includes ice and
winter roads. Off-road use is not
covered.
Scheduling Service
Appointments
When the vehicle requires warranty
service, contact your dealer and
request an appointment. By
scheduling a service appointment
and advising the service consultant
of your transportation needs, your
dealer can help minimize your
inconvenience.
If the vehicle cannot be scheduled
into the service department
immediately, keep driving it until it
can be scheduled for service,
unless, of course, the problem is
safety related. If it is, please call
your dealership, let them know this,
and ask for instructions. If your dealer requests you to bring
the vehicle for service, you are
urged to do so as early in the work
day as possible to allow for
same-day repair.
Collision Damage Repair
If the vehicle is involved in a
collision and it is damaged, have the
damage repaired by a qualified
technician using the proper
equipment and quality replacement
parts. Poorly performed collision
repairs diminish the vehicle resale
value, and safety performance can
be compromised in subsequent
collisions.
Collision Parts
Genuine GM Collision parts are new
parts made with the same materials
and construction methods as the
parts with which the vehicle was
originally built. Genuine GM
Collision parts are the best choice to
ensure that the vehicle's designed
appearance, durability, and safety
are preserved. The use of Genuine
GM parts can help maintain the GM
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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412 Index
Proposition 65 Warning,California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245, 326
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 404
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Radios
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Reduced Engine Power Light . . . . 91
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Replacement Parts Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Reporting Safety Defects
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Roofmarker Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 396
Running out of Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Running the Vehicle While
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
S
Safety Defects ReportingGeneral Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 401
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Three-Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . 53
Seats Position, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Security Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Selector Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Climate Control System . . . . . . . 126
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 245 Service (cont'd)
Publications Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 401
Transmission Warning Light . . . . 88
Vehicle Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Shift Lock Control Function Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Shopping Bag Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Sidemarker Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Specifications and
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Speed Limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Starting and Stopping the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165, 168
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Fluid, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Storage Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Storage Areas Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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Storage Areas (cont'd)Information on Loading the
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 60
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
System Noise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
TaillampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Temperature, Operating . . . . . . . . 172
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 399
Three-Point Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Tires If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Towing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Transmission (cont'd)
Overdrive Off, Automatic . . . . . . 215
Service Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . 88
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
U
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
V
VehicleControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Getting In and Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 383
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Service Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Starting and Stopping . . . . 165, 168
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Vehicle Care
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
W
Wait to Start Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warning Buzzers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Water in Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Windows Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Winter Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 286