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Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first). Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and
neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission
Control Service.
Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.
Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. ?
Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service.
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage.
Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. ?
I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED BY I
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs
0 Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be
first).
An Emission Control
Service.
lubricated unless their temperature is 10°F (-12°C) or higher. When
the weather
is cold, let them warm up before lubricating them or they
could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage,
parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake
pedal springs, and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every
12
months, whichever occurs first).
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.**
rotation pattern and additional information.
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the I\
ndex for proper
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
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700,000 Miles (766 000 km)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly
driven under
one or more
of these conditions:
reaches
90 OF (32 O C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police car or delivery service.
IJ you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid
and filter do not require changing.
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE I
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below 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 sewice station attendant to perform these
underhood checks at each @el
fill.
Engine Oil Level
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See “Engine
Oil” in the Index for further details.
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Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary.
See “Coolant” in the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washe\
r tank and
add the proper fluid if necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the
Index for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation
Check tire inflation. Make sure tires are inflated to the pressures specified
on the Certificatioflire label located on the driver’s door lock pillar. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play.
See “Audio Systems” in the Index for further details.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified i\
n Part D.
Body Lubrication
Lubricate all body door hinges, the body hood, fuel door and rear
compartment hinges, latches and locks including interior glove box and
console doors, and any moving seat hardware. Lubricate the hood safety
lever pivot and prop rod pivot.
Part D tells you what to use. More frequent
lubrication may be required when exposed to
a corrosive environment.
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Mechanism Check
Park on a fairfy steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your
foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transmission
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: Shift to PARK
(P). Then release all brakes.
Lap and Shoulder Belts Condition and Operation
Inspect belt system, including: webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors,
guide loops and anchors. Have a belt assembly replaced if the webbing has
been cut or otherwise damaged.
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be perfo\
rmed at
least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your
GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these
jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Steering and Suspension Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged,
loose or missing parts, signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect power
steering lines
and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing,
etc. (On vehicles equipped with manual steering gear, check for seal
leakage
.) Lubricate the steering linkage.
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Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust
system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as we1
as open seams, holes, loose connections, or other conditions which could
cause a heat build-up in
the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the
vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
Accelerator Control System
Lubricate all pivot points with engine oil, except the TBI throttle shaft. Do
not lubricate the cam pulley. Remove all external deposits from pulley. Do
not oil any accelerator or cruise control cables. Replace any cables that hav
high effort or excessive wear.
Drive Axle Service
Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed. Check constant velocit:
joints and axle seals for leaking.
Transfer Case (All- Wheel and Four- Wheel Drive) Inspection
Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front axle and transfer
case and add lubricant when necessary. Check
vent hose at transfer case for
kinks and proper installation. More frequent lubrication may be required or
off-road use.
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Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring Anchor
b. Release Pawl
FLUIDILUBRICANT
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No.
1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI
Grade
2, Category LB or GC-LB .
Endgate Mounted Spare Tire Carri- Multi-purpose lubricant meeting
er
(If Equipped), Outer Endgate
requirements of GM Part No.
Handle Pivot Points, and Hinges 12345 120.
Weatherstrip Conditioning
Gas Line Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part
No. 12345579 or
equivalent).
Gas Line De-Icer (GM Part
No.
1051516).
See “Specifications Chart” in the Index for recommended replacement
filters, valves and spark plugs.
Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer
reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the
maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and
Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record
pages. Also,
you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner
information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.
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Air Bag (See “Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SIR)”)
Readiness Light (See “Lights”)
Accessory Power Outlets
.......................................... 2-54
Aircleaner ..................................................... 6-13
Air Conditioning (See “Heater/Air Conditioning Controls”)
All-Wheel Drive (Option)
.................................... 2-29. 6-20
Antennacare ................................................... 3-19
Anti-Lock Brakes (See “Brakes”)
Appearancecare
................................................ 6-48
Materials Chart ............................................... 6-57
Arbitration Program (See “Better Business Bureau Mediation”)
Audiosystems
................................................... 3-5
AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System ................... 3-13
AM-FM Stereo Audio System .................................... 3-6
AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System ............................. 3-8
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ................................ 3-18
Care of Your Compact Disc ..................................... 3-19
Delco LOC II@ Anti-Theft Feature ............................... 3-16
AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System with Equalizer ................ 3-10
Understanding Radio Reception .................................. 3-17
Automatic Transmission ( See “Transmission”)
Axle
Front
....................................................... 6-20
Locking ..................................................... 2-24
Rear ........................................................ 6-19
Battery ........................................................ 6-30
Belts (See “Safety Belts”)
Better Business Bureau Mediation
.................................... 8-3
Blizzard (See “Driving-If You’re Caught in a Blizzard”)
Brakes Adjustment
.................................................. 6-29
Anti-Lock .................................................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Warning Light (See “Lights”)
To Check Brake Fluid .......................................... 6-28
Master Cylinder .............................................. 6-27
Parking ..................................................... 2-24
PedalTravel ................................................. 6-29
Replacing Parts ............................................... 6-30
System Warning Light (See “Lights”)
Trailer (See “Trailer Brakes”)
Wear
....................................................... 6-29
Braking ......................................................... 4-5
InEmergencies ................................................ 4-7
Break-In. New Vehicle ............................................ 2-14
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................................................... 5-20
Identification
....................................... 6-58.6-59. 6-62
Oil (See “Oil”)
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RunningWhileParked ......................................... 2-28
Starting
..................................................... 2-16
Exhaust System
.................................................. 6-40
Overheating .................................................. 5-13
F .
Filter Replacement Chart (See “Service-Replacement Parts and Filter
Recommendations”)
FluidLeakCheck
................................................ 6-31
Fluids (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”)
Four-wheel Drive
.......................................... 2.30. 6-20
Manual Transfer Case
.......................................... 2-30
Electronic Transfer Case
........................................ 2-32
Fuel
. FillingYourTank .............................................. 6-5
Foreign Countries .............................................. 64
Gage (See “Gages”)
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
....................................... :6-4
Tank Capacity ................................................. 6-63
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
................................... 6-60, 6-66
FuseBlock .................................................. 6-61
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Gages Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
................................ 2-77
Oil Pressure Gage
............................................. 2-77
Trip Odometer
................................................ 247
FuelGage
................................................... 2-78
Odometer
................................................... 2-66
Speedometer
................................................. 2-66
Tachometer
.................................................. 2-67
Voltmeter
.................................................... 2-79
H
Halogen Bulbs (See “Bulb Replacement”)
Head Restraints (See “Seats”) Headlamps Hazard Wqing Flashers
........................................... 5-1
Replacement (See “Bulb Replacement”)
High Beam Indicator Light (See “Lights”)
. High-Low Beam Changer ................................. 2-39. 2-76
Reminder
.................................................... 249
Heater/Air Conditioning Controls
.................................... 3-1
Refrigerant Capacity
............................................ 6-71
Highway Hypnosis (See “Driving-Highway Hypnosis”)
Hitches (See “Towing a Trailer”)
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................................... 6-6
Horn .......................................................... 2-36
Hydraulic Clutch ................................................ 6-18
Hydroplaning (See “Driving in the Rain”)
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If You’re Stuck in Sand. Mud. Ice. or Snow ........................... 5-35
Ignitionswitch .................................................. 2-14
Inflation-Tire Pressure ( See “Tires”)
Instrument Cluster
............................................... 2-65
Instrument Panel ................................................ 2-65
J
Jacking Equipment Storage ........................................ 5-22
Jump Starting .......... ....................................... 5-3
K
Key Release Button .............................................. 2-16
Keyless Entry System ............................................. 2-6
Keys ........................................................... 2-1
L
Labels
Lamps CertificatiodTire
.............................................. 4-37
Bulb Replacement ............................................. 6-31
Domes ...................................................... 2-50
FogLamps .................................................. 2-48
Front
Parkingmum Signal ....................................... 6-34
Headlights (See “Headlamps”)
Lamp and Bulb Data
........................................... 6-64
Operation of Lighting System .................................... 2-38
Overhead Console Reading ...................................... 2-58
RearLamps .................................................. 6-35
Air Bag Readiness Light ........................................ 2-69
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ........................... 2-71
BrakeSystemLight ............................................ 2-70
Charging System Light ......................................... 2-74
CheckGagesLight ............................................ 2-74
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Light ............................. 2-75
Headlamp High Beam Light ..................................... 2-76
Headlights (See “Headlamps”)
Malfunction Indicator
..................................... 2-72. 641
Safety Belt Reminder Light ..................................... 2-69
Service Engine Soon (See “Malfunction Indicator”)
ShiftLight
.............................................. 2-23. 2-75
Turn Signal and Lane Change Light ............................... 2-76
Lights
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Add-on Equipment ........................................... 4-39
Off-RoadDriving ............................................. 4-13
Payload ..................................................... 4-39
Trailering Package ............................................ 4-39
Loss of Control ................................................. 4-11
Lubrication (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”)
Luggage Carrier (Option)
.......................................... 2-79
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Maintenance (See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”)
Master Cylinder (See “Brakes”)
Mirrors
ConvexOutside
............................................... 2-53
Inside ....................................................... 2-51
Outside ..................................................... 2-52
Vanity ...................................................... 2-53
MultifunctionLever .............................................. 2-37
OBDII ........................................................ 2-72
Odometer (See “Gages”)
Off-Road Driving (See “Driving”)
Off-Road Recovery
............................................... 4-9
Oil ............................................................ 6-8
Additives .................................................... 6-12
Four-wheel Drive Remote Oil Filter .............................. 6-13
Pressure Gage (See “Gages”)
ToCheck
..................................................... 6-9
WhatKindtoUse ............................................. 6-10
WhentoAdd .................................................. 6-9
Whentochange .............................................. 6-12
What to Do with Used .......................................... 6-13
OwnerChecksandServices ........................................ 7-35
P
Parking
Brake
( See “Brakes-Parking”)
OverThingsThatBurn
......................................... 2-27
Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) .............................. 2-27
Passing (See “Driving-Passing”)
Payload (See “Loading Your Vehicle”)
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................................... 7-38
Power
Door Locks
( See “Doors”)
Steering ...................................................... 4-7
SteeringFluid ................................................ 6-25
Winches (See “Winches”)
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