power steering CHEVROLET EPICA 2004 1.G User Guide

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 7-12.
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, chafing, 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 floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. SeeEngine Exhaust
on page 2-29.
Fuel System Inspection
Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number or specification may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM Standard
GM 6094M and displays the
American Petroleum Institute
Certified for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 5-13.
Engine
Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water (preferably distilled) and good
quality Ethylene Glycol Base Coolant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12378560, in
Canada 993089) and conforming
to GM Specification 1825M or
recycled coolant conforming to
GM Specification 1825M.
SeeEngine Coolant on page 5-19.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Power Steering
SystemDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Automatic
TransaxleAutomatic Transaxle Fluid ESSO LT
71141 or TOTAL ATF H50235.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S.
12377985, in Canada 88901242) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring
Anchor and
Release PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and Door
HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).
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A
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-17
Adaptive Shift Logic........................................2-24
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-31
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-78
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)..............3-50
Air Bag
Readiness Light..........................................3-33
Air Bag Systems.............................................1-46
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-52
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-54
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?....................1-52
What Will You See After an Air Bag
Inflates?..................................................1-53
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?...................1-51
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-49
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-17
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)....7-10
AM ...............................................................3-59
Antenna, Backglass.........................................3-60
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-36
Appearance Care............................................5-68
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-72
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-75Appearance Care (cont.)
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-69
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-72
Finish Damage............................................5-74
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-74
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-75
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-75
Weatherstrips..............................................5-72
Arming the System.........................................2-15
Ashtrays........................................................3-18
Audio System(s).............................................3-48
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-59
Backglass Antenna......................................3-60
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-60
Care of Your CDs........................................3-59
Radio with CD............................................3-48
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-58
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer..........................3-55
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-59
Automatic Climate Control System.....................3-22
Automatic Operation........................................3-22
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-22
Automatic Transaxle Inspection.........................6-19
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................6-20
Auto-Off Headlamps........................................3-14
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F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-17
Finding a Station............................................3-48
Finish Care....................................................5-73
Finish Damage...............................................5-74
Flash-to-Pass Feature....................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-61
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-62
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-19
Power Steering...........................................5-30
Windshield Washer......................................5-31
FM ...............................................................3-59
Fog Lamps....................................................3-15
Folding the Seatback........................................ 1-9
Footnotes................................................6-6, 6-13
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-44
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specifications.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Light.......................................3-45
System Inspection.......................................6-22Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-79
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-78
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-39
Fuel..........................................................3-44
Speedometer..............................................3-32
Tachometer.................................................3-32
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specifications............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-33
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-8
Headlamp
Aiming.......................................................5-40
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-8
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-78
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Headlamps....................................................5-41
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-41
Front Turn Signal Lamps..............................5-43
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-41
Heated Seats................................................... 1-5
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat............................... 1-3
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-43
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-22
Hold Mode.....................................................2-25
Hold Mode Functions......................................2-25
Hold Mode Light.............................................3-38
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How the System Alarm is Activated...................2-16
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank.................................................5-26
How to Check................................................5-53
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-30
How to Detect a Tamper Condition....................2-16
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-18
How to Turn Off the System Alarm....................2-16
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-16
Hydroplaning..................................................4-18I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-23
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-22
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-40
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-40
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard.........................4-26
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-28
Ignition Positions.............................................2-19
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check..........................6-21
Immobilizer....................................................2-17
Immobilizer Operation......................................2-17
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-30
Inflation - Tire Pressure...................................5-53
Inspection
Brake System.............................................6-23
Engine Cooling System................................6-23
Exhaust System..........................................6-22
Fuel System...............................................6-22
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-22
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-22
Throttle System...........................................6-23
Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-31
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-15
Instrument Panel Fuse Block............................5-79
Interior Lamps................................................3-15
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J
Jump Starting.................................................5-36
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-19
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-2
LLamps
Exterior......................................................3-13
Interior.......................................................3-15
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-14
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-16, 1-25
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-40
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-43
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-11
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running . . . 2-27
Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-33
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-36
Brake System Warning.................................3-35Light (cont.)
Charging System.........................................3-34
Cruise Control.............................................3-43
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator..................3-44
Door Ajar...................................................3-47
Highbeam On.............................................3-43
Hold Mode.................................................3-38
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-45
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-39
Oil Pressure...............................................3-42
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-33
Safety Belt Reminder Tone...........................3-33
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS)
Warning Light..........................................3-36
TCS Warning Light......................................3-37
Traction Control System Active......................3-38
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-37
Trunk Ajar..................................................3-47
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-31
Lockout Protection..........................................2-10
Locks
Central Door Unlocking System....................... 2-8
Door........................................................... 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-11
Lockout Protection.......................................2-10
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-10
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Long Trip/Highway Definition.............................. 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Intervals............................... 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance........6-13
Loss of Control...............................................4-14
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-45
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 1-5
M
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-18
At Least Once a Month................................6-18
At Least Once a Year..................................6-19
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-19
Brake System Inspection..............................6-23
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-23
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-22
Fuel System Inspection................................6-22
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance.....6-13
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services..............6-18
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections.......6-22Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-24
Part E - Maintenance Record.........................6-25
Selecting the Right Schedule.......................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance............. 6-6
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..........................6-22
Throttle System Inspection............................6-23
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-39
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-5
Manual Operation...........................................3-23
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Map Lamps....................................................3-16
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle................. 2-5
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) – Customer Assistance....................... 7-5
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-31
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-31
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-33
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-33
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-32
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
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Power (cont.)
Seat............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-30
Windows....................................................2-14
Power Steering...............................................4-10
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-27
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-15
R
Radios..........................................................3-48
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-60
Care of Your CDs........................................3-59
Radio with CD............................................3-48
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-58
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer..........................3-55
Understanding Reception..............................3-59
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-10
Rear Seat Armrest..........................................2-34
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-9
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-24Rear Window and Outside Mirror
Defogger............................................3-21, 3-27
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-31
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-31
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-6
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-29
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Remote Trunk Release....................................2-12
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.............................................5-64
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-63
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-34
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..............................................1-55
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-11
General Motors...........................................7-12
United States Government............................7-11
Restraint System Check...................................6-19
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-55
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-55
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-55
Replacing Parts...........................................1-55
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Service (cont.)
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-39
Publications Ordering Information...................7-12
Service Bulletins.............................................7-13
Service Manuals.............................................7-12
Setting Preset Stations....................................3-49
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........................3-49
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-74
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-27
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-28
Short Trip/City Definition.................................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Intervals..................................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance................ 6-6
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-18
Skidding........................................................4-14
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-18
Spare Tire.....................................................5-68
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-70
Specifications, Capacities.................................5-85
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS)
Warning Light.............................................3-36
Speedometer..................................................3-32Starter Switch Check.......................................6-20
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-20
Steering........................................................4-10
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-11
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..............................6-22
Steering Tips..................................................4-10
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-59
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-7
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-34
Coinholder(s)..............................................2-33
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-33
Glove Box..................................................2-33
Rear Seat Armrest.......................................2-34
Sunglasses Storage Compartment..................2-34
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools..........................5-67
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools.......................5-68
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-28
Sun Visors.....................................................2-14
Sunglasses Storage Compartment.....................2-34
Sunroof.........................................................2-35
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U
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-21
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-59
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-57
United States – Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-60
Using an MP3 CD..........................................3-51
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-70
Using the Rear Door Security Lock...................2-10
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-31
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders..................................................7-10
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).............................................5-77
Service Parts Identification Label...................5-77
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-35
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-28
Visor Vanity Mirror..........................................2-14
Visors...........................................................2-14
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-30
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-72
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-19
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-14
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-17
What to Use..................................5-19, 5-30, 5-31
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-58
Replacement...............................................5-59
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-14
When to Change Engine Oil.............................5-16
When to Check..............................................5-53
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-30
When to Inspect the Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-37
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-12
Window Lockout.............................................2-14
Windows.......................................................2-13
Power........................................................2-14
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