washer fluid BUICK TERRAZA 2007 Owner's Manual

When you want to leave the freeway, move to the
proper lane well in advance. If you miss your
exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and
back up. Drive on to the next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite
sharply. The exit speed is usually posted.
Reduce your speed according to your
speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After
driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may
tend to think you are going slower than you
actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. If
you must start when you are not fresh — such
as after a day’s work — do not plan to make too
many miles that rst part of the journey. Wear
comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily
drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it
needs service, have it done before starting out.Of course, you will nd experienced and able
service experts in GM dealerships all across North
America. They will be ready and willing to help
if you need it.
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir
full? Are all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades:Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:Have you
checked all levels?
Lamps:Are they all working? Are the lenses
clean?
Tires:They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough
for long-distance driving? Are the tires
all inated to the recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts:What is the weather
outlook along your route? Should you
delay your trip a short time to avoid a major
storm system?
Maps:Do you have up-to-date maps?
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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.
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Windshield Washer Fluid
What Washer Fluid to Use
When you need windshield washer uid, be sure
to read the manufacturer’s instructions before
use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area
where the temperature may fall below freezing,
use a uid that has sufficient protection against
freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
Open the cap with the
washer symbol on it.
Add washer uid
until the tank is full. See
Engine Compartment
Overview on page 410
for reservoir location.Notice:
When using concentrated washer uid,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions
for adding water.
Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer
uid. Water can cause the solution to
freeze and damage your washer uid tank
and other parts of the washer system.
Also, water does not clean as well
as washer uid.
Fill your washer uid tank only
three-quarters full when it is very cold.
This allows for expansion if freezing
occurs, which could damage the tank if it
is completely full.
Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in
your windshield washer. It can damage
your washer system and paint.
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At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks
at each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 411for
further details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure
to keep your engine oil at the proper level
can cause damage to your engine not covered
by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. See
Engine Coolant on page 420for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in
the windshield washer uid reservoir and add the
proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure
they are inated to the correct pressures. Do not
forget to check the spare tire. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 456. Check to make sure the
spare tire is stored securely. SeeChanging a Flat
Tire on page 470.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage
highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System
service notication. Check the tires for wear
and, if necessary, rotate the tires. SeeTire
Inspection and Rotation on page 459.
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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.
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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
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Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts...... 30
R
Radiator Pressure Cap................................ 423
Radios........................................................ 258
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 343
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 343
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual................................ 282
Radio with CD......................................... 260
Rear Seat Audio.............................314, 316
Setting the Time...................................... 259
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 340
Understanding Reception......................... 342
Rear Climate Control System.............200, 203
Rear Reading Lamps.................................. 186
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 45
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)......................314, 316
Rear Seat Entertainment System........282, 298
Rear Seat Operation..................................... 16
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 42
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.................... 176
Rearview Mirrors......................................... 143Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 12
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 518
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 384
Remote Keyless Entry System...................... 98
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation..... 99
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 474
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 472
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 447
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 543
General Motors........................................ 543
United States Government....................... 543
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 93
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 94
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 130
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 41
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 532
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 378
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 521
Running the Engine While Parked............... 142
558

W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 207
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 230
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 172
Other Warning Devices............................ 172
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 465
Different Size........................................... 463
Replacement............................................ 465
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 60
Windows..................................................... 121
Power...................................................... 122
Power Rear Quarter................................. 123Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning..... 492
Washer.................................................... 175
Washer Fluid........................................... 433
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 447
Wiper Fuses............................................ 497
Wipers..................................................... 175
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper................... 176
Winter Driving............................................. 373
Wiper Activated Headlamps ......................... 182
X
XM Radio Messages................................... 280
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 344
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 506
562