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It is not necessary to regularly check power steering
fluid unless you suspect there is a le.& in the,system or
ym hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system
could indicattt a problem. Have-the .-system inspecte.d
and repaired.
How To -Check Power Steering Fluid
When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and.
the top of the-reservoir ciean,.then tms.crew the cap and
wipe the dipstick .with a clean rag. Replace th.ccap tind
completely :tighten .it. Then remove the cap again and
look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
The 1evel.sh.suld be between the- ADD and FULL
mxks. For the 2.2L engine, the. fluid level should be
at tbe C- mark. If rieCe;sssirfr, add mly enou.gh fluid to
bring the level up to the proper range.
TO determine what kind of fluid to use, E&
“Recommended Fiuids and Lubricants” in the-:Index.
Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper
fluid can-cmse leaks and damage hoses-and seals.
Windshield Washer Flu,id
What to Use
When you need windshield washe? fluid, be sure to read
the:maaufact-’s
instructions before me. If you will be
operating your vehicle in an area where. the. temperature
may
fall below freezing, use a fluid th-at has su.fficien.t
protection against free2i.n.g.
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Brake Fluid
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Your brake master cylinder reservoir is ha-e. It is filled
with DOT-3 brake fluid.
There .are only tw.0 reasons why the brake fluid level in
the reservoir might go down. The first is that, the brak.e
fluid goes. down to an acceptable level. :during normal
brake lining wear. When new lin-ings are put-in, the fluid
level goes back up. The other leason is that fluid is
leaking o.ut of the’brake system. If it is, you should lwve
your brake system fixed, since a leak means that so.oner
or later your brakes won’t work. well, or won’t work
at all.
So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’ your brczke fl.uid.
Adding brake fluid won’t correct :a leak. If-you add fluid
when your linings are. worn: then you’ll have too snucl.1
fluid when you. get new brake linings. You should add
(or remove) b1-ake fluid, as necessary, only when work is
done on the brake hydraulic system.
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If you have too much brake fluid, it can spin
on the engine. The .fluid will burn if the- engine.
is hot enough. You or others could be burned,
and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake
fluid only when work is done on the brake
hydraulic @em.
Refel‘ to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when t.o
check your brake fluid. See “Periodic M.aintenance
Tnspection-s’”
in the Index.

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You. can check. th.e .brake fluid without taking off the- cap.
Just look at the windows on the brake fluid reservoir.
The fluid levels. should be above MIN. If they aren't,
h.aw your-brake System checked to see if there is B leak.
After work i-s done on the brake hydraulic system,
make sure the levels are above MIN and below the top
of each window.
When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake
fluid
-- Such as Delco Supreme 11 @ (GM Paft
No.. 12377:967). Usenew brake fluid from a sealed
container only.
Always clean the brake, fluid reservuir cap and the area
around the cap. before removing it. Th.is will help keep
dirt from
entering the reservoir.
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With the wrong kind. of fluid in your brake
system, your brakes may not work well, 'or' they
may not even work at all. This codd cause a
crash. Always use the proper- brake fluid.
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Poorly maintained and improp-erly used tires
are dangerous.
0 Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as a result
of too much, friction.
You could have an air-out and a serious
accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in
the Index.
CAUTION: (Continued)
Unaerinflated tires pose the same danger as
overloaded tires. The resulting-accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.
cut, punctured
or broken by a sudden
impact
-- such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
0 Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your
tread
is badly worn, or if your tires have
been damaged, replace them.
Overinflated tires are more likely to-be
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The CertificationlTire label, which is on the driver’s
door edge, .above .the door latch shows the correct
inflation pressures for your
tires when they’re cold.
“Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting
for at least
three hours
or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t
have enough air (underinflation), you can
get
the following:
Too much flexing
Toa much heat
@ Tire overloading
0 Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
NOTICE: (Continued)
NOTICE: (Continued)
If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
9 Unusual wear
Bad handhg
0 Rough ride
1) Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the
tire pressure
of the spare tire.
If you have a compact
spare tire, it should be at 60 psi
(420 kPa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure.
You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may
look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated,
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
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Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10 QOO. to 13 0.00 km). Any time you notice unusual
wear, rotate your tires
as soon as possible and check
wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or
wheels. See “When
It’s Time for New Tires” and
“Wheel Replacement” later in this section for
more information.
The purpose
of regular rotation. is to achieve more
uniform wear for
all tires on the vehicle. The first
rotation is the mast important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services”
in the Index for scheduled
rotation intervals.
If your vehicle has a compact spare tire, don’t include it
in your tire rotation.
After the tires have bea rotated, adjust the front
and rear
inflation. pressures
as shown on the Certificatioflire
label. Make certain that all wheel nuts
are. properly
tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the Index.
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Rust-or dirt on a wheel,. or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts bec:ome lo-ose
a-ftep a. time. The wheel coukd come off and cause:
an accident. When you change a wheel, remove
any .rust or dirt from places where the wheel
attaches
to the vehicle. In an emwgency, you can
use a cloth or a paper: towel to do this; but be
sgre to use a scraper or wim brush later, if you
need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. (See
“Changing a Flat Tire” in .the Index.)
One way to tell when it’s
time
for new tires is to
check the treadwear
indicators, which wil’l
appear when yo-ur tires have
only l/ 16 inch (1.6 mnm) or
less of tread remaining.
10 You can see the indicators at three 01: mn1-e places
around. thetire-.
a You can see cord .or f’abric showing through the
tire’s rubber.
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep
enou.gh to show cord-or fabric.
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
The tire hn.s a puncture, cut or other damage that
can’t be repaired well because of the size 01: :location
of the damage.

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Windshield and.
Wiper Blades
If tlx windshield is not clear after using the windshield
washer?
or if the wiper blade chatters when ‘running,. wax,
sm or other materid may be on the blade or windshield.
&WUI the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield,
‘Cleaner, Bon Ami Powder (ilon-scratching glass,
cleaning powder),
GM Part No. IQ500.11. The windshield.
is-. clean-if beads do not form when y.ou rinse it with water,
Grime from
the windshield will stick $0 the wiper blades
and affect their performam.
Clean the blade by wiping
vigorously with
a cloth so&ed in full-strength windshield
washes solvent. Then
rinse the blade with water.
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.Check the wiper blades ad clean them as necessary;
replace blades that
look worn.
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease o.n weatherstrips will make them Iast
longer,
s.eal-better, and no.t stick or squeak. Apply
sili&ne grease with a.clean cloth at: least every six
months. D.urin,g very cold, damp weather more frequent
application
may be re,quired. (See “Recommended
Fluids
and Lubricants” in the Index.)
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
The paint finish on yaw vehicle provides beauty, depth
of calor, gloss retention and durability.
Washing Yo>u.r Vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it
clean
by waslning it often with lukewarm or coId waier.
Don’t wash your vehicle
in the direc:t rays of the sun.
Don’t. use strong
s-oaps.or chemical detergents. Use
liquid’hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps.
Don’t use cleanhg ,agents that are petroleum’based,
or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents
should
be flushed promptly .and not allowed to dry on
the surface, .orthey could stain. Dry the finish with a
soft, clean chamois.
or an all-cotton towel to avoid
surface scratches and water sptting.
High pressure car washes may cause water to enter
your vehicle.
Cleaning Exterior Lamp.s/Lenses
Use 1ilkewa-m or cold water, a soft cloth and .a Iiquid
hand,
dish or car washing (ndd detergent) soap .to clean
exterior
lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under
“Washing Your Vehicle.”

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Ad-d-On Electrical Equipment
.NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your vehide
unless you check with your dealer
first. Some
electrical. equ-ipment
can dimage your vehicle
and
the damage wouldn’t be cove-red by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment
can keep other components from working as
they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to.
add
anything ektrical to your vehicle, see “Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped-Vehicle” in the Index.

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2.2L
“VORT’EC” 43QO
Quantity with F-ilter
45 quarts (4.3 L)
4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
Automatic. Transmis$ion Capacity*
Type Quantity (Drain and Refill)
4L60E 5.0 quarts (4.7 L)
*After refill, the level nzmt be checked,
Dit’ferential Fluid
Axle
Rex
Front
Fuel Tank Capacity-
Type Quantity
Standard Tank . . . . I . . . + . . . . .1.8.5 gallons (79- L)
A/C ReSrigerant Capacity
Type Quantity
R-134.a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 oz. or 2 lbs. (0.9kg)
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not :all air c.onditianidg refrigerants -me the. same..
If th,e air condi-tioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant,
be sure the proper reffigerant is- used.
If .. you’re. no.t mfkj ask your GM dealer.
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