check oil GMC ENVOY DENALI 2007 User Guide

Care of Your CDs and DVDs
Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original
cases or other protective cases and away from
direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the
bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a
CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken,
or scratched, the CD does not play properly or not
at all. If the surface of a CD is soiled, take a
soft, lint free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in
a mild, neutral detergent solution mixed with
water, and clean it. Make sure the wiping process
starts from the center to the edge.
Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while
handling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up
CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of
the hole and the outer edge.
Care of the CD and DVD Player
The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not
advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens
of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the
CD mechanism.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The xed mast antenna can withstand most car
washes without being damaged. If the mast should
ever become slightly bent, straighten it out by
hand. If the mast is badly bent, replace it.
Check occasionally to make sure the mast is
still tightened to the fender. If tightening is
required, tighten by hand, then with a wrench
one quarter turn.
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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?
Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as highway
hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the
wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of
awareness, or whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch of road
with the same scenery, along with the hum of the
tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the
rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make
you sleepy. Do not let it happen to you! If it does,
your vehicle can leave the road in less than a
second, and you could crash and be injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis?
First, be aware that it can happen.
Then here are some tips:
Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with
a comfortably cool interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead
and to the sides. Check your mirrors and your
instruments frequently.
If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest,
service, or parking area and take a nap, get
some exercise, or both. For safety, treat
drowsiness on the highway as an emergency.
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Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
The arrows on your instrument panel will
ash whenever you signal a turn or lane change.
Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also
ash, telling other drivers you’re about to
turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your
instrument panel will ash for turns even if the
bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may
think drivers behind you are seeing your signal
when they are not. It’s important to check
occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are
still working.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gearbefore
you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you
don’t shift down, you might have to use your
brakes so much that they would get hot and no
longer work well.
You can tow in DRIVE (D). You may want to shift
the transmission to THIRD (3) or a lower gear,
under heavy loads or hilly conditions.
When towing at high altitude on steep uphill
grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will
boil at a lower temperature than at normal
altitudes. If you turn your engine off immediately
after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades,
your vehicle may show signs similar to engine
overheating. To avoid this, let the engine run while
parked (preferably on level ground) with the
automatic transmission in PARK (P) for a few
minutes before turning the engine off. If you do get
the overheat warning, seeEngine Overheating
on page 408.
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When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal
down while you:
start your engine,
shift into a gear, and
release the parking brake.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the
chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store
the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when
you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance
Schedule for more on this. Things that are
especially important in trailer operation are
automatic transmission uid (don’t overll), engine
oil, axle lubricant, belt(s), cooling system and
brake system. Each of these is covered in
this manual, and the Index will help you nd them
quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to
review these sections before you start your trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts
and bolts are tight.
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Service........................................................ 380
Accessories and Modications................... 380
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 381
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 381
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.......................................... 382
Fuel............................................................. 382
Gasoline Octane........................................ 382
Gasoline Specications.............................. 383
California Fuel........................................... 383
Additives................................................... 383
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 384
Filling the Tank......................................... 385
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 387
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 388
Hood Release........................................... 388
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 390
Engine Oil................................................. 394
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 398
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 400
Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 401
Engine Coolant.......................................... 405Radiator Pressure Cap.............................. 408
Engine Overheating................................... 408
Cooling System......................................... 411
Engine Fan Noise..................................... 416
Power Steering Fluid ................................. 417
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 418
Brakes...................................................... 419
Battery...................................................... 422
Jump Starting............................................ 423
Rear Axle.................................................... 428
Four-Wheel Drive........................................ 428
Front Axle................................................... 429
Bulb Replacement....................................... 430
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 430
Headlamps................................................ 431
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps....................................... 432
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps...... 432
Back-Up Lamps......................................... 434
License Plate Lamp................................... 435
Replacement Bulbs................................... 435
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers
and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be
available in your area. General Motors
recommends that you use these gasolines if they
comply with the specications described earlier.
However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels
containing more than 10% ethanol must not be
used in vehicles that were not designed for
those fuels.
Notice:Your vehicle was not designed for
fuel that contains methanol. Do not use
fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal
parts in your fuel system and also damage
the plastic and rubber parts. That damage
would not be covered under your warranty.
Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low
emissions may contain an octane-enhancing
additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant where you
buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT.
General Motors recommends against the use of
such gasolines.Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark
plugs and the performance of the emission
control system may be affected. The malfunction
indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs,
return to your authorized GM dealer for service.
Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country outside
the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may
be hard to nd. Never use leaded gasoline or
any other fuel not recommended in the previous
text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of
improper fuel would not be covered by your
warranty.
To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or
contact a major oil company that does business
in the country where you will be driving.
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Checking Things Under
the Hood
{CAUTION:
Things that burn can get on hot engine
parts and start a re. These include
liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake uid,
windshield washer and other uids, and
plastic or rubber. You or others could be
burned. Be careful not to drop or spill
things that will burn onto a hot engine.
Hood Release
1. To open the hood,
rst pull the handle
with this symbol
on it. It is located
inside the vehicle
under the instrument
panel on the
driver’s side.
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A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 400.
B. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. SeeCooling
System on page 411.
C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 418.
D. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower
Steering Fluid on page 417.
E. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (Out of
View). See “Checking the Fluid Level” under
Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 401.
F. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 394.G. Radiator Pressure Cap. SeeRadiator Pressure
Cap on page 408.
H. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine
Oil” underEngine Oil on page 394.
I. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (Marked GND).
SeeJump Starting on page 423.
J. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake
Fluid” underBrakes on page 419.
K. Battery. SeeBattery on page 422.
L. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. SeeEngine
Compartment Fuse Block on page 493.
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A. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. SeeCooling
System on page 411.
B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 400.
C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 418.
D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 394.
E. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick. See
“Checking the Fluid Level” underAutomatic
Transmission Fluid on page 401.
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine
Oil” underEngine Oil on page 394.G. Radiator Pressure Cap. SeeRadiator Pressure
Cap on page 408.
H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (Marked GND).
SeeJump Starting on page 423.
I. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower
Steering Fluid on page 417.
J. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake
Fluid” underBrakes on page 419.
K. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. SeeEngine
Compartment Fuse Block on page 493.
L. Battery. SeeBattery on page 422.
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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 390
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.
When to Add Engine Oil
L6 Engine
V8 Engine
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