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Maintenance Schedule......................................6-2
Introduction...................................................6-2
Maintenance Requirements..............................6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................6-2
How This Section is Organized.........................6-3
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services...........6-4
Using Your Maintenance Schedule....................6-4
Selecting the Right Schedule...........................6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance..............6-6
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance......6-17
Part B: Owner Checks and Services................6-25
At Each Fuel Fill..........................................6-25
At Least Once a Month.................................6-25
At Least Twice a Year...................................6-26At Least Once a Year...................................6-27
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections.........6-30
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection............................6-30
Exhaust System Inspection............................6-30
Fuel System Inspection..................................6-30
Engine Cooling System Inspection...................6-30
Throttle System Inspection.............................6-31
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel
Drive) Inspection.......................................6-31
Brake System Inspection................................6-31
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants. . . .6-32
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..........6-34
Part E: Maintenance Record...........................6-35
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
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Part C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed in this part are inspections and services which
should be performed at least twice a year (for instance,
each spring and fall).You should let your dealer’s
service department do these jobs. Make sure any
necessary repairs are completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a service manual. SeeService Publications
Ordering Information on page 7-11.
Steering, Suspension and Front
Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chang, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams,
holes, loose connections or other conditions which
could cause a heat build-up in the oor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. SeeEngine Exhaust
on page 2-40.
Fuel System Inspection
Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks.
Engine Cooling System Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they
are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
ttings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the
outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser.
To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of
the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended
at least once a year.
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Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-5
Gate Ajar Light...............................................3-35
Glove Box.....................................................2-49
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-5
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Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-5
Head Restraints............................................... 1-6
Headlamps....................................................5-49
Automatic Headlamp System.........................3-15
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-49
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-14
Electrical System.........................................5-96
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-49
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-13
One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps...............5-51
Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps...............5-52
Heated Seats................................................... 1-4
Heater...........................................................3-19
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-34
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-37
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-38
HomeLink
®Transmitter....................................2-44
HomeLink®Transmitter, Programming................2-46Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-13
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-24
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Ignition Positions.............................................2-20
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-32
Ination -- Tire Pressure..................................5-62
Inspection
Brake System.............................................6-31
Engine Cooling System................................6-30
Exhaust System..........................................6-30
Fuel System...............................................6-30
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-30
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-30
Throttle System...........................................6-31
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(Four-Wheel Drive)...................................6-31
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-16
Cluster.......................................................3-22
Overview..................................................... 3-4
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Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-25
At Least Once a Month................................6-25
At Least Once a Year..................................6-27
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-26
Brake System Inspection..............................6-31
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-30
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-30
Fuel System Inspection................................6-30
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance.....6-17
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-34
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-25
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections......6-30
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-32
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-35
Selecting the Right Schedule.......................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance............. 6-6
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..........................6-30
Throttle System Inspection............................6-31Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(Four-Wheel Drive) Inspection....................6-31
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-30
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-22
Operation...................................................2-28
Map Lamps....................................................3-17
Memory Seat.................................................2-60
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-42
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-42
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-44
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-44
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-44
Outside Manual Mirror..................................2-43
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-43
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
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New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-19
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-34
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Speedometer..................................................3-24
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-21
Steering........................................................4-10
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot
and Seal Inspection.....................................6-30
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Convenience Net.........................................2-55
Front Storage Area......................................2-52
Glove Box..................................................2-49
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-53
Overhead Console.......................................2-49
Rear Convenience System............................2-56
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-55
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-44
Sun Visors.....................................................2-17
Sunroof.........................................................2-58
Swing-Out Windows........................................2-17
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Tachometer....................................................3-24
Tailgate/Liftgate...............................................2-12
Taillamps.......................................................5-53
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-74Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-17
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-17
Passlock
®...................................................2-19
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-31
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tires.............................................................5-56
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-92
Buying New Tires........................................5-66
Chains.......................................................5-70
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-72
Cleaning....................................................5-92
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-71
Ination -- Tire Pressure...............................5-62
Inspection and Rotation................................5-64
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-75
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-75
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-73
Spare Tire..................................................5-84
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-81
Tire Sidewall Labelling..................................5-57
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-60
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-67
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-68
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-69
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-65
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