parking brake CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 9.G Owner's Guide

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 and inspect spark
plug wires.An Emission Control
Service.•
Engine cooling system service (or every
ve years, whichever occurs rst).An
Emission Control Service. See
footnote (i).•
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.An
Emission Control Service. See
footnote (m).•
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.#Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering
linkage, transmission shift linkage, and parking
brake cable guides. Ball joints should not be lubricated
unless their temperature is 10°F (-12°C) or higher,
or they could be damaged.
(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.
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At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they
are inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to
check the spare tire. SeeTires on page 5-60for further
details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-78.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway
drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service
notication. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary,
rotate the tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-70.
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-35.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle
should start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If
the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your
GM Goodwrench
®dealer for service.
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Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level
surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking Brake
on page 2-35.
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN, but do
not start the engine. Without applying the regular
brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P)
with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out
of PARK (P), contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer
for service.
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position.
The ignition should turn to LOCK only when the
shift lever is in PARK (P).
The key should come out only in LOCK.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
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Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front of your vehicle in
case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle begin
to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With
the engine running and transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then
release the parking brake followed by the regular
brake.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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Audio System(s).............................................3-78
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-79
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-135
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-136
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-137
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-137
Chime Level Adjustment.............................3-138
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-138
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual.................................................3-121
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-93
Radio with CD............................................3-82
Radio with Six-Disc CD..............................3-108
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...............................3-133
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-79
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-78
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-134
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-136
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-138
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-16
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-23
Operation...................................................2-24
Autoride
®™ ....................................................4-66
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch.................3-18
B
Battery..........................................................5-41
Run-Down Protection...................................3-20
Battery Warning Light......................................3-42
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-42
Bench Seat....................................................1-16
Bench Seat Split (50/50)..................................1-11
Bench Seat, Split (60/40)................................... 1-9
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-35
System Warning Light..................................3-43
Brake Pedal, Throttle.......................................2-22
Brakes..........................................................5-38
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-19
Bucket Seats, Rear.........................................1-21
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-52
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-53
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-52
Headlamps.................................................5-52
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-58
Roof Marker Lamps.....................................5-55
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P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-36
Shifting Out of............................................2-38
Parking
Brake........................................................2-35
Over Things That Burn.................................2-38
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-40
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-78
Passing.........................................................4-19
Passlock
®......................................................2-19
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-20
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.......................................5-107
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-5
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-21
Seat............................................................ 1-4
Steering Fluid.............................................5-36
Windows....................................................2-16
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-11
Q
QUADRASTEER™..........................................4-16
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-28
R
Radios..........................................................3-78
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-79
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-136
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-137
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-137
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual.................................................3-121
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-93
Radio with CD............................................3-82
Radio with Six-Disc CD..............................3-108
Rear Seat Audio........................................3-133
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-79
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-78
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-134
Understanding Reception............................3-136
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System.........3-31
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and
Electronic Climate Controls...........................3-34
Rear Air Conditioning System...........................3-30
Rear Axle......................................................5-48
Locking......................................................4-10
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-13
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-41
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)..................................3-133
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