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Scheduled Maintenance
7-7
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
Replace passenger compartment air filter.
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket
for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as
needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See ªRecommended
Fluids and Lubricantsº in this section.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
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60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
Replace passenger compartment air filter.
For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as
needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See ªRecommended
Fluids and Lubricantsº in this section.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket
for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
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7-12
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
Replace passenger compartment air filter.
Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket
for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as
needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See ªRecommended
Fluids and Lubricantsº in this section.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
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7-15
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed in this part are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in
Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See ªEngine Oilº in the Index for
further details.Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX
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coolant mixture if necessary. See ªEngine Coolantº in
the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
necessary. See ªWindshield Washer Fluidº in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
See ªTiresº in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See ªAudio Systemsº in the
Index for further details.
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9-4
Driver
Information Center 2-75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Position 1-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selectable Shifting 2-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving
City 4
-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defensive 4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drunken 4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Freeway 4-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In a Blizzard 4-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In Foreign Countries 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In the Rain 4-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Night 4-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Curves 4-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Grades While Towing a Trailer 4-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Hill and Mountain Roads 4-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Snow or Ice 4-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Through Deep Standing Water 4-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wet Roads 4-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter 4-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
With a Trailer 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drunken Driving 4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control 3-4 . . . . . . . . .
Dual ComforTemp Climate Control 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Equipment, Adding 2-20, 2-54, 3-22, 6-65 . . . . .
Electrical System 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror 2-48 . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 6-10, 6-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant 6-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Heater 2-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coolant Level Check 7
-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Temperature Gage 2-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Temperature Light 2-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust 2-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification 6-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Level Check 7-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running While Parked 2-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 6-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Your V6 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 6-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding 6-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additives 6-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking 6-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monitor 6-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supercharger 6-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used 6-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Kind to Use 6-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When to Change 6-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethanol 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust, Engine 2-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior Lamps 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fabric Cleaning 6-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling Your Tank 6-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner/ 6-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filter, Engine Oil 6-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filter, Passenger Compartment Air 6-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finish Care 6-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finish Damage 6-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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9-6
Instrument Panel 2-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 6-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cluster 2-57, 2-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Block 6-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Panel Brightness Control 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Lamps 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack, Tire 5-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump Starting 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Lock Cylinders Service 7-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Reminder Warning 2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys 2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Labels
Certification 4-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Parts Identification 6-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire-Loading Information 4-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Identification Number 6-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lamps
Cornering 2
-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Courtesy 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dome 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reading, Rearview Mirror 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2-29 . . . . . . .
Lighter 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lights
Air Bag Readiness 1
-22, 2-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning 2-63, 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake System Warning 2-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change Oil Soon 2-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging System 2-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise 2-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door/Trunk Ajar Warning 2-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Coolant Temperature Light 2-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Coolant Warning 2-66, 6-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Fuel 2-75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Oil Level 2-71, 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Tire 2-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Traction 2-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Washer Fluid Warning 2-39, 2-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Warning 2-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performance Shift 2-26, 2-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Reminder 1-6, 2-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security 2-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Engine Soon 2-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Vehicle Soon 2-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction Control System Active 2-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction Control System Warning 2-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading Your Vehicle 4-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locks
Cylinders 7
-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delayed Locking 2-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Transaxle Check 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Lock Cylinder Service 7-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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9-7
Lockout Protection Feature 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Door 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Door 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programmable Automatic Power Door 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear-Door Child Security 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk 2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Window 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loss of Control 4-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low
Coolant Warning Light 2
-66, 6-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Light 2-75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Level Light 2-71, 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Light 2-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction Light 2-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer Fluid Warning Light 2-39, 2-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low-Beam Headlamps 2-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricants and Fluids 7-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication Service, Body 7-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Magnetic Variable Effort Steering4-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts 6-73 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Record 7-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Schedule 7-1, 7-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How it's Organized 7-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 7-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Schedule, Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants 7
-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Checks and Services 7-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduled Maintenance Services 7-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your Vehicle and the Environment 7-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance, Underbody 6
-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction Indicator Lamp 2-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual
Door Locks 2
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Seat 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Methanol 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirrors 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Dimming/Heated Outside Rearview 2-49 . . . . .
Convex Outside 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrochromic Day/Night 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Outside Foldaway 2-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visor Vanity 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MMT 6-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mountain Roads 4-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multifunction Lever 2-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net, Trunk Convenience 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Neutral, Automatic Transaxle 2-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº 2-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Night Vision 4-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer 2-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer, Trip 2-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Offices, Customer Assistance 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Off-Road Recovery 4-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil, Engine 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Warning Light 2-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OnStar
2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overdrive (
), Automatic 2-24, 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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