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(g)Add ¯uid as needed. A ¯uid loss could indicate a
problem; repair as needed. Check vent hose at transfer
case for kinks and proper installation.
(h)Change automatic transmission ¯uid and ®lter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
þIn heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90ÉF (32ÉC) or higher.
þIn hilly or mountainous terrain.
þWhen doing frequent trailer towing.
þUses such as found in taxi, police or delivery
service.
(i)Drain, ¯ush and re®ll cooling system. See Engine
Coolant on page 5-21for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and ®ller neck.
Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
(j)
A ¯uid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a
problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and
the ¯uid level checked. Add ¯uid if needed.
(k)Inspect system. Check all fuel and vapor lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, routing and condition.
Check that the purge valve works properly (if equipped).
Replace as needed.
Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals speci®ed to help ensure the safety,
dependability and emission control performance of your
vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist you
with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any ¯uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel ®ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-11for further
details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil regularly
and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your
engine oil at the proper level can cause damage
to your engine not covered by your warranty.
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C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada........................................................... 7-5
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-7
Capacities and Speci®cations..........................5-114
Car Washes for QUADRASTEERŸ Equipped
Vehicles.....................................................4-14
Carbon Monoxide...................4-42, 4-58, 2-11, 2-29
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-98
Your Cassette Tape Player............................3-87
Your CD Player...........................................3-88
Your CDs ...................................................3-88
Cargo Lamp...................................................3-15
CARGO LAMP ON.........................................3-58
Cassette Tape Messages.................................3-76
CD Adapter Kits.............................................3-76
CD Changer...................................................3-82
CD Changer Errors.........................................3-84
CD Functions.................................................3-83
CD Messages................................................3-79
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-42
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and
Cargo Lamp...............................................5-54
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block................5-108
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-22
Chains, Tires..................................................5-74CHANGE ENGINE OIL....................................3-58
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-40
Check Engine Light.........................................3-40
CHECK OIL LEVEL.........................................3-59
CHECK WASHER FLUID.................................3-59
Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-37
Checking Coolant............................................5-23
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-11
Checking Things Under the Hood....................... 5-8
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-79
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-102
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-36
Infants and Young Children...........................1-32
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-44
Older Children.............................................1-29
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-54
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position...........................................1-51
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-56
Top Strap...................................................1-40
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-42
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-39
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G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-38
Fuel..........................................................3-45
Oil Pressure...............................................3-43
Speedometer..............................................3-29
Tachometer.................................................3-29
Transmission Temperature.............................3-39
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-36
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-38
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-4
Speci®cations............................................... 5-4
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming........2-41
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving................4-20
Glove Box.....................................................2-42
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-4
Head Restraints............................................... 1-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-6
Headlamps....................................................5-49
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-49
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-50Headlamps (cont.)
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-49
Pickup Box Identi®cation and Fender
Marker Lamps.........................................5-55
Roof Marker Lamps.....................................5-52
Heated Seats................................................... 1-4
Heating.........................................................3-24
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-39
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-40
Hitches..........................................................4-63
HomeLink
žTransmitter....................................2-38
HomeLinkžTransmitter, Programming................2-39
Hood
Checking Things Under.................................. 5-8
Release....................................................... 5-9
Horn............................................................... 3-5
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank.................................................5-30
How to Add Fluid............................................5-20
How to Check........................................5-18, 5-67
How to Check Lubricant...................................5-47
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-35
How to Inspect...............................................5-16
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-14
Hydroplaning..................................................4-35
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N
Navigation/Radio System..................................3-79
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-18
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-15
O
Odometer......................................................3-29
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-15
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-11
Pressure Gage............................................3-43
OIL LIFE RESET............................................3-60
OIL PRESSURE LOW.....................................3-60
Older Children, Restraints................................1-29
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-37
OnStaržServices............................................2-37
OnStaržSteering Wheel Controls......................2-38
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-36
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-37
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-18
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-4
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-26
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-35
Convex Mirror.............................................2-36
Curb View Assist Mirrors..............................2-35Outside (cont.)
Heated Mirrors............................................2-36
Power Foldaway Mirrors...............................2-34
Power Mirrors.............................................2-34
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..........................................5-25
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-12
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-26
Shifting Out of............................................2-28
Parking
Brake........................................................2-25
Over Things That Burn.................................2-29
Parking on Hills..............................................4-67
Passenger Air Bag Indicator.............................2-33
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator...................3-33
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR..............................3-60
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-73
Passing.................................................4-15, 4-66
Passlock
ž......................................................2-17
Payload.........................................................4-54
Personalization Button.....................................3-50
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab....................4-57
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
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U
Underhood Fuse Block...................................5-109
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-86
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-71
United States................................................... 7-4
Using HomeLink
ž...........................................2-41
Using the Recovery Hooks...............................4-47
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-48
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Records....................................................... 7-9
Vehicle Identi®cation
Number (VIN)............................................5-104
Service Parts Identi®cation Label..................5-104
Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat..............................................2-45
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-40
Visors...........................................................2-15
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-36
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-27
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-57
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-4
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-4
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-99
Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight
Carrying Hitches..........................................4-63
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-61
Weight of Trailer Tongue..................................4-62
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-12
What to Add..................................................5-38
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-15
What to Use..................................5-22, 5-35, 5-47
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-72
Replacement...............................................5-73
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-12
When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life System)...................................5-14
When to Check..............................................5-67
When to Check and Change............................5-18
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