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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 the Maintenance Schedule......................6-4
Selecting the Right Schedule...........................6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance..............6-6
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance......6-13
Part B: Owner Checks and Services................6-18
At Each Fuel Fill..........................................6-18
At Least Once a Month.................................6-18At Least Twice a Year...................................6-18
At Least Once a Year...................................6-19
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections.........6-22
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection.............................6-22
Exhaust System Inspection............................6-22
Fuel System Inspection..................................6-22
Engine Cooling System Inspection...................6-23
Throttle System Inspection.............................6-23
Brake System Inspection................................6-23
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants. . . .6-24
Part E: Maintenance Record...........................6-26
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 7-15.
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 2-30.
Fuel System Inspection
Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks.
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Inspection (cont.)
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
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-18
Cluster.......................................................3-27
Integrated Windshield Antenna..........................3-75
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Jump Starting.................................................5-35
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Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
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Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-51
Lamps
Dome ........................................................3-18
Exterior......................................................3-16
Fog ...........................................................3-17
Map ..........................................................3-19
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-39
Liftgate..........................................................2-10
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-30
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-35
Brake System Warning.................................3-34
Charging System.........................................3-33
Cruise Control.............................................3-41
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator..................3-41
Door Ajar...................................................3-42
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-41
Highbeam On.............................................3-41
Hold Mode .................................................3-36
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-43
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Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive
Axle Boot and Seal Inspection...................6-22
Throttle System Inspection............................6-23
Using.......................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-37
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-4
Manual Seats............................................1-2, 1-3
Manual Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-24
Manual Windows............................................2-12
Map Lamps ....................................................3-19
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-32
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-33
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-34
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-32
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-33
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
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New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-15
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............5-89
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Odometer......................................................3-29
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-29
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-12
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Light.............................................3-39
Older Children, Restraints................................1-28
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-8
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-25
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-33
Heated Mirrors............................................2-34
Manual Mirrors............................................2-32
Power Mirrors.............................................2-33
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
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Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-26
Shifting Out of............................................2-28
Parking
Brake........................................................2-25
Over Things That Burn.................................2-29
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Service (cont.)
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-37
Publications Ordering Information...................7-15
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-64
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-79
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-26
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-28
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance................ 6-6
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-23
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change........................3-10
Spare Tire
Compact....................................................5-73
Installing....................................................5-69
Removing...................................................5-66
Storing.......................................................5-73
Specifications, Capacities.................................5-88
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS)
Warning Light.............................................3-35
Speedometer..................................................3-29
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-17
Steering........................................................4-10
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..............................6-22
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-73
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-9Storage Areas................................................2-34
Convenience Net.........................................2-36
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-34
Front Armrest Storage Area...........................2-35
Front Storage Area......................................2-35
Glove Box..................................................2-34
Hideaway Rear Storage Bins.........................2-37
Rear Seat Armrest.......................................2-36
Roof Rack Provisions...................................2-36
Sunglasses Storage Compartment..................2-35
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-27
Sun Visors.....................................................2-13
Sunroof.........................................................2-38
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Tachometer....................................................3-29
Taillamps
Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps....................5-48
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..........................5-46
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps....5-47
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-36
Theft-Deterrent System....................................2-13
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-13
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