power steering CHEVROLET IMPALA 2004 8.G User Guide

Fuses Usage
ABS/PCM Anti-Lock Brake System, Powertrain
Control Module, Brake Switch,
Crank Relay, Canister Vent Solenoid
(Run, Crank)
STOPBrake Lamps, Body Control Module
(Run, Crank)
TURN SIGNAL Turn Signal Flashers
CRUISECruise Control Steering Column
Controls
AC/CRUISEHVAC Temp Door Motors & Module,
Cruise Control Module
A/C FAN HVAC Blower
STR COL Steering Wheel Lighting
DR LKBody Control Module, Door Lock
Controls
PWR MIR Power Mirrors
CLSTR/BCMCluster, Body Control Module,
Data Link Connector (Battery)
LH HTD
ST/BCMDriver’s Heated Seat, Body Control
Module, Battery Controlled LoadsCircuit
BreakersUsage
RETAINED
ACCESSORY
PWR BRKRPower Window, Sunroof Breaker
Relays Usage
HEADLAMP
RELAYHeadlamp Relay
RETAINED
ACCESSORY
PWR RELAYRetained Accessory Power Relay
5-105

Additional Required Services (cont’d)
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(41 500)50,000
(83 000)75,000
(125 000)100,000
(166 000)125,000
(207 500)150,000
(240 000)
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark
plug wires.An Emission Control
Service.•
Engine cooling system service (or
every 5 years, whichever occurs
rst).An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (i).•
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.•
Maintenance Footnotes
†The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to
the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the
maintenance be recorded.(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chang, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers,
parking brake, etc.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts or
signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chang, etc.
(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they
are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
ttings and clamps; replace with genuine GM parts as
needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test
6-7

Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number or specication may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on
page 5-18.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only
DEX-COOL
®Coolant. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-29.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransaxleDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
SuperchargerSupercharger Oil
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345982, in
Canada 10953513). See
Supercharger Oil on page 5-24.
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.................................3-19
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-46
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-103
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)............................3-60, 3-71, 3-82
Air Bag
Readiness Light..........................................3-32
Air Bag Systems.............................................1-51
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-57
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-60
What Makes an Air Bag Inate?....................1-57
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inates?......1-58
When Should an Air Bag Inate?...................1-56
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-54
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-25
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)....7-10
ALARM (Content Theft Operation).....................2-49
AM ...............................................................3-94
Antenna, Backglass.........................................3-96
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.....3-97
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-35Appearance Care............................................5-94
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-97
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-100
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-94
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-97
Finish Damage..........................................5-100
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-99
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-100
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-101
Weatherstrips..............................................5-97
Arming with the Power Lock Switch...................2-15
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter.................................................2-16
Ashtrays........................................................3-20
Audio System(s).............................................3-56
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-93
Backglass Antenna......................................3-96
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-94
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-96
Care of Your CDs........................................3-96
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-97
Radio with Cassette.....................................3-57
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-78
Radio with CD............................................3-68
Setting the Time..........................................3-56
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Engine (cont.)
Overheating................................................5-32
Starting......................................................2-18
Supercharger Oil.........................................5-24
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing..................4-43
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-21
Entry Lighting.................................................3-17
Erasing HomeLink
®Buttons..............................2-41
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................7-10
EXIT (Exit Feature Customization Mode)..............2-52
Express-Down Window....................................2-14
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-30
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-25
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station
(RDS and XM™).........................3-60, 3-71, 3-82
Finding a Station............................3-58, 3-69, 3-80
Finish Care....................................................5-98
Finish Damage.............................................5-100
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-81
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-82Fluid
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-26
Power Steering...........................................5-45
Windshield Washer......................................5-46
FM Stereo.....................................................3-94
FOB HORN (Remote Audible Verication)...........2-48
FOB LIGHT (Remote Visual Verication)............2-47
FOB PROG (Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
Programming).............................................2-52
Fog Lamps....................................................3-16
Folding Rear Seat............................................ 1-6
Following Distance..........................................4-41
Front Storage Area.........................................2-42
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.........................................................3-42
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Message.................................3-50
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-103
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-103
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G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-36
Fuel..........................................................3-42
Speedometer..............................................3-30
Tachometer.................................................3-31
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-38
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-5
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming........2-40
Glove Box.....................................................2-42
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-6
Headlamp
Aiming.......................................................5-58
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-8
Headlamp Wiring...........................................5-103
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-58
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-58
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking
Lamps....................................................5-59Heated Outside Mirrors....................................2-36
Heated Seats................................................... 1-4
Highbeam Out Warning Message......................3-52
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-23
Hitches..........................................................4-40
HomeLink
®Transmitter....................................2-38
HomeLink®Transmitter, Programming................2-38
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-7
Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message........3-45
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank............................................5-37
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-40
How to Add Fluid............................................5-29
How to Check........................................5-27, 5-72
How to Check and Add Oil...............................5-24
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-45
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-25
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-14
Hydroplaning..................................................4-18
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P
Parade Dimming.............................................3-18
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-27
Shifting Out of............................................2-30
Parking
Brake........................................................2-26
Over Things That Burn.................................2-30
Parking on Hills..............................................4-42
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-25
Passenger’s Side Instrument Panel Fuse Block....5-106
Passing.................................................4-13, 4-41
Passlock
®......................................................2-16
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-8
Playing a Cassette Tape..........................3-65, 3-87
Playing a CD.........................................3-76, 3-90
Playing the Radio...........................3-58, 3-69, 3-79
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-19
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.......................................5-103
Six-Way Seats.............................................. 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-45
Windows....................................................2-14
Power Steering...............................................4-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Programmable Modes..............................2-10, 2-44
Programming the HomeLink
®Transmitter...........2-38
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-13
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-32
Radio Data System (RDS)...............3-57, 3-68, 3-78
Radio Messages.............................3-62, 3-73, 3-84
Radios..........................................................3-56
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-94
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-96
Care of Your CDs........................................3-96
Radio with Cassette.....................................3-57
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-78
Radio with CD............................................3-68
Setting the Time..........................................3-56
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-92
Understanding Reception..............................3-94
RDS Messages..............................3-61, 3-72, 3-83
Reading Lamps..............................................3-18
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-28
Rear Seat Passenger Positions.........................1-24
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-24
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-42
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-23
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-34
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Safety Belts (cont.)
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-22
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-9
Safety Chains.................................................4-40
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seats
Head Restraints............................................ 1-6
Heated Seats............................................... 1-4
Manual........................................................ 1-2
Manual Lumbar............................................. 1-3
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Six-Way Power Seats.................................... 1-3
Split Folding Rear Seat.................................. 1-6
Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-46
Rear Seat Position......................................1-46
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-49
Security While You Travel.................................. 7-6
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-37
Message....................................................3-49
Publications Ordering Information...................7-12
Traction System Warning Message.................3-43
Vehicle Soon Message.................................3-51Service Bulletins.............................................7-12
Service Manuals.............................................7-12
Setting Preset Stations....................3-59, 3-70, 3-81
Setting the Time.............................................3-56
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........3-59, 3-70, 3-81
SETTINGS (Display Current Settings)................2-45
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-99
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-27
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-30
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-17
Skidding........................................................4-14
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-19
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-95
Specications, Capacities...............................5-110
Speedometer..................................................3-30
Split Folding Rear Seat..................................... 1-6
Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine...........................2-18
Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine..............2-19
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-18
Steering........................................................4-10
Steering Column Shift Lever.............................2-27
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-11
Steering Tips..................................................4-10
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-93
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-7
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-42
Convenience Net.........................................2-42
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W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-26
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washer Fluid Low Warning Message.................3-50
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-97
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-38
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-39
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-20
What Kind of Oil to Use..................................5-24
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-23
What to Use..................................5-30, 5-45, 5-46
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-79
Replacement...............................................5-79
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-19
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life
System).....................................................5-22
When to Check......................................5-24, 5-72
When to Check and Change............................5-26
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-45
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.....5-25When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking
on a Hill.....................................................4-43
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-40
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-10
Window Lock Out...........................................2-14
Windows.......................................................2-13
Power........................................................2-14
Windshield Washer.........................................3-10
Fluid..........................................................5-46
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement......................................5-63
Fuses......................................................5-103
Windshield Wipers............................................ 3-9
Winter Driving................................................4-25
X
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System................3-97
XM™ Satellite Radio Service....................3-57, 3-94
XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48 Contiguous
US States).........................................3-68, 3-79
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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