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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Dome Lamp Override Button
B. Lamp Controls
C. Air Outlets
D. Automatic Transfer Case/Traction Assist
System (TAS) (If Equipped)
E. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
F. Instrument Panel Cluster
G. Shift Lever
H. Tow/Haul Selector Button
I. Audio SystemJ. Comfort Control System
K. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
L. Hood Release
M. Center Instrument Panel Utility Block
N. Tilt Wheel Lever
O. Parking Brake Release
P. Lighter and Accessory Power Outlets
Q. Rear Window Defogger Button (If Equipped)
R. Storage Area or Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)
S. Ashtray
T. Glove Box

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Checking Things Under the Hood
CAUTION:
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and
start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil,
coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other
fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could
be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things
that will burn onto a hot engine.
Hood Release
To open the hood do the following:
1. Pull the handle inside
the vehicle located under
and to the left of the
steering wheel.

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2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on
the secondary hood release located near the center of
the grill.
3. Lift the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on
properly. Pull down the hood and close it firmly.

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Weatherstrip Lubrication
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply
silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold,
damp weather more frequent application may be
required. See ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº
in the Index.
Automatic Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
ªAutomatic Transmission Fluidº in the Index. A fluid
loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and
repair if needed.At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all hood latch assembly, secondary latch,
pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, rear compartment
hinges, outer liftgate handle pivot points, rear door
detent link, roller mechanism, liftgate handle pivot
points, latch bolt, fuel door hinge, cargo door hinge,
locks and folding seat hardware. Part D tells you what
to use. More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.

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USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Floor
Shift LinkageLubriplate
Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI # 2
Category LB or GC
-LB.
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC
-LB.
Front AxleSAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. 1052271
or equivalent).
Rear AxleSAE 75W-90 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12378261) or
equivalent meeting
GM Specification 9986115.
USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Transfer CaseAUTO-TRAK II Fluid
(GM Part No. 12378508).
Front Axle
Propshaft Spline
or One
-Piece
Propshaft Spline
(Two
-Wheel
Drive with
Auto. Trans.)
Spline Lubricant,
Special Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345879) or lubricant
meeting requirements
of GM 9985830.
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release PawlLubriplate
Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI # 2,
Category LB or GC
-LB.