power steering fluid BUICK TERRAZA 2007 Owner's Manual

Service........................................................ 400
Accessories and Modications................... 400
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 401
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 401
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle................................................... 402
Fuel............................................................. 402
Gasoline Octane........................................ 402
Gasoline Specications.............................. 402
California Fuel........................................... 403
Additives................................................... 403
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 404
Filling the Tank......................................... 405
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 407
Checking Things Under
the Hood.................................................. 408
Hood Release........................................... 409
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 410
Engine Oil................................................. 411
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 414
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 416Automatic Transaxle Fluid......................... 417
Engine Coolant.......................................... 420
Radiator Pressure Cap.............................. 423
Engine Overheating................................... 423
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..................................... 425
Cooling System......................................... 426
Power Steering Fluid ................................. 432
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 433
Brakes...................................................... 434
Battery...................................................... 437
Jump Starting............................................ 438
Bulb Replacement....................................... 443
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 443
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps........... 443
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL)........................... 445
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps...................................... 445
License Plate Lamp................................... 447
Replacement Bulbs................................... 447
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
397

A. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeUnderhood Fuse
Block on page 500.
B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting on page 438.
C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 433.
D. Radiator Pressure Cap. SeeRadiator Pressure
Cap on page 423.
E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower
Steering Fluid on page 432.
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine
Oil” underEngine Oil on page 411.
G. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 411.
H. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick. See
“Checking the Fluid Level” underAutomatic
Transaxle Fluid on page 417.
I. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake
Fluid” underBrakes on page 434.
J. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 416.
K. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. SeeCooling
System on page 426.Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time
you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading,
the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 410
for the location of the engine oil dipstick.
1. Turn off the engine and give the oil
several minutes to drain back into the oil pan.
If you do not do this, the oil dipstick might
not show the actual level.
2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper
towel or cloth, then push it back in all the
way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down,
and check the level.
411

Power Steering Fluid
The power steering uid
reservoir is located
toward the rear of the
engine compartment on
the passenger’s side
of the vehicle. See
Engine Compartment
Overview on page 410
for reservoir location.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power
steering uid unless you suspect there is a leak in
the system or you hear an unusual noise. A
uid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Have the system inspected and repaired.
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
To check the power steering uid, do the following:
1. Turn the key off and let the engine
compartment cool down.
2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir
clean.
3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a
clean rag.
4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it.
5. Remove the cap again and look at the
uid level on the dipstick.
The uid level should be somewhere within the
cross-hatched area on the dipstick. If the uid is at
the ADD mark, you should add uid.
What to Use
To determine what kind of uid to use, see
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 518.
Always use the proper uid. Failure to use the
proper uid can cause leaks and damage hoses
and seals.
432

Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transaxle in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure
from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the
vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to
PARK (P). Then release the parking brake
followed by the regular brake.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
®
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 411.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 420.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransaxleDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
518

Appearance Care (cont.)
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 491
Weatherstrips........................................... 490
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 492
Audio System(s).......................................... 258
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 341
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 343
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 343
Chime Level Adjustment........................... 344
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 344
Mobile Digital Media System.................... 319
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 282
Radio with CD......................................... 260
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...................314, 316
Setting the Time...................................... 259
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 340
Understanding Radio Reception............... 342
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 344
Automatic Door Lock................................... 109
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 417
Operation................................................. 133B
Battery........................................................ 437
Electric Power Management..................... 186
Run-Down Protection............................... 187
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 370
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 351
Emergencies............................................ 353
Parking.................................................... 137
System Warning Light.............................. 214
Brakes........................................................ 434
Braking....................................................... 350
Braking in Emergencies............................... 353
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 128
Bulb Replacement....................................... 443
Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Daytime Running Lamps....................... 445
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 443
License Plate Lamps................................ 447
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 447
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 445
Buying New Tires........................................ 461
548

Engine (cont.)
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 521
Engine Compartment Overview................ 410
Exhaust................................................... 141
Oil ........................................................... 411
Oil Life System........................................ 414
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...... 425
Overheating............................................. 423
Starting.................................................... 130
Entry Lighting.............................................. 184
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 537
Exit Lighting................................................ 185
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 48
Exterior Lamps............................................ 181
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 416
Finish Damage............................................ 494
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 344
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 172
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 174
Flat Tire...................................................... 470
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 470Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 483
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle................................. 417
Power Steering........................................ 432
Windshield Washer.................................. 433
Folding Tray................................................ 161
Front Console Storage Area........................ 161
Front Reading Lamps.................................. 186
Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 445
Fuel............................................................ 402
Additives.................................................. 403
California Fuel.......................................... 403
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 407
Filling Your Tank...................................... 405
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 404
Gage....................................................... 222
Gasoline Octane...................................... 402
Gasoline Specications............................ 402
Low Warning Light................................... 222
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 497
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 498
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 500
Windshield Wiper..................................... 497
552

Outside (cont.)
Overhead Console..............................159, 161
Overhead Console Switchbank.................... 188
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode....................................... 425
Owner Checks and Services....................... 514
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 494
Park Aid...................................................... 188
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 138
Shifting Out of......................................... 139
Parking
Assist....................................................... 188
Brake....................................................... 137
Over Things That Burn............................ 140Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 211
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............... 205
Passenger Sensing System........................... 86
Passing....................................................... 360
PASS-Key
®III ............................................. 126
PASS-Key®III Operation............................. 126
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 191
Door Locks.............................................. 107
Electrical System..................................... 497
Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current........... 192
Rear Quarter Windows............................. 123
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 130
Seat............................................................ 9
Sliding Door............................................. 112
Steering Fluid.......................................... 432
Windows.................................................. 122
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 48
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock......... 109
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