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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number or specification may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage
I Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil Engine oil with the
American
Petroleum Institute Certified for
Gasoline Engines starburst symbol
of the proper viscosity. To determine
the preferred viscosity for your
vehicle's engine, see
Engme Oil on
page 5- 15.
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
Coolant. See
Enqlne Coolant on Engine Coolant
Windshield GM Optikleen Washer Solvent or
Washer Solvent
I eauivalent.
Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant
(GM Part
No.
US. 12377985, in Canada
88901242, or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGl #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. US. i052884, in Canada power
System 993294, or equivalent).
I Usaae I FluidLubricant
I 8,"gFEi; I Fluid. DEXRON-Ill Automatic Transmission
Y
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
GM Part No.
U.S. 12346241, in Ke Lock
inders Lanada 10953474, or
equivalent).
Floor Shift Linkage Lubri late
Lubricant Aerosol (GM
Part
L 0. U.S. 12346293, in Canada
992723, or equivalent)
or lubricant
meeting re uirements of NLGl #2,
Cateqow
L a or GC-LB.
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Sprin Anchor and
w elease
Pawl Lubri
late Lubricant Aerosol (GM
Part
R 0. US. 12346293, in Canada
992723, or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting re uirements of NLGl #2,
Category
L a or GC-LB.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
Hoo~,a,ngde~oor FM anada Part 10953474, No. US. 12346241, or equivalent). in
Fuel Door,
Glove
Box
Door, Console
Door and Rear
Compartment Lid Hinges Multi-Purpose
Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474, or equivalent).
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Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-21
Adding Washer Fluid
....................................... 5-38
Additional Program Information
........................... 7-8
Additives, Fuel
................................................. 5-6
Add-on Electrical Equipment
............................ 5-91
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
.............. 3-62
Air Bag
Readiness Light
.......................................... 3-34
Air Bag Systems
............................................. 1-47
How Does an Air Bag Restrain? .................... 1-52
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
......... 1-54
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?
.................... 1-52
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates? ...... 1-52
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?
................... 1-51
Where Are the Air Bags?
.............................. 1-49
Air CleanedFilter, Engine
................................. 5-21
All Overseas Locations
...................................... 7-4
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
.................. 5-86
Antenna, Diversity
........................................... 3-76
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light
.............. 3-36
Appearance Care
............................................ 5-82
Care
of Safety Belts .................................... 5-84
AM
............................................................... 3-74
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Chemical Paint Spotting
............................... 5-87
Cleaning the inside of Your Vehicle
................ 5-82
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
.............. 5-85
Finish Damage
............................................ 5-87
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
.......... 5-88
Sheet Metal Damage
................................ 5-87
Underbody Maintenance
........ ........ 5-87
Weatherstrips
........................... .... 5-84
Ashtrays
..................................... ........ 3-22
Assist Handles
............................................... 2-45
Audio System(s)
............................................. 3-59
Audio Systems
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
...................... 3-74
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
................ 3-74
Care of Your CD Player
............................... 3-76
Care of Your CDs
........................................ 3-75
Chime Level Adjustment
............................... 3-76
Diversity Antenna System
............................. 3-76
NavigatiodRadio System
.............................. 3-69
Personal Choice Radio Controls
.................... 3-73
Radio with Cassette and CD
......................... 3-60
~eLlilly LIIt: I It lit3 3-a3
Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................ 3-73
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer
.......................... 3-70
Understanding Radio Reception
..................... 3-74
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FabricKarpet ................................................. 5-82
Filter Engine Air Cleaner
...................................... 5-21
Finding a PTY Station
..................................... 3-63
Finding a Station
............................................ 3-60
Finish Care
.................................................... 5-85
Finish Damage
............................................... 5-87
Flash-to-Pass
................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire
........................................................ 5-70
Flat Tire, Changing
......................................... 5-71
Floor Mats
..................................................... 2-46
Fluid Automatic Transaxle
..................................... 5-22
Power Steering
........................................... 5-37
Windshield Washer
...................................... 5-38
Fog Lamps
.................................................... 3-16
Following Distance
.......................................... 4-40
Footnotes
........................................................ 6-5
Front Reading Lamps
...................................... 3-20
Front Storage Area
......................................... 2-45
Fuel
....................................................... 3-46, 5-5
Additives
...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel
.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
.................... 5-1 1
Filling Your Tank ........................................... 5-7
FM
............................................................... 3-74 Fuel
(cont.)
Fuels in Foreign Countries
.............................. 5-7
Gage
......................................................... 3-44
Gasoline Octane
........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specifications .................................. 5-5
System Inspection
....................................... 6-13
Fuel Economy
................................................ 3-47
Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers
........................... 5-92
Windshield Wiper
......................................... 5-91
G
Gage ........................................................ 3-49
Engine Coolant Temperature
......................... 3-38
Fuel
.......................................................... 3-44
Speedometer
.............................................. 3-32
Tachometer
................................................. 3-33
Garage
Door Opener ....................................... 2-41
Gasoline Octane
........................................................ 5-5
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming ........ 2-43
Glass Surfaces
............................................... 5-84
Glove Box
..................................................... 2-45
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities
.................................................... 7-5
Specifications
............................................... 5-5
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Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-4
Head Restraints
....................................... . 1-7
Headlamp
Aiming
....................................................... 5-50
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .................... 3-7
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming
............................. 5-51
Headlamp Vertical Aiming
................................. 5-52
Headlamp Wiring ............................................ 5-91
Headlamps
.................................................... 5-55
Bulb Replacement
....................................... 5-54
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
............. 5-57
Halogen Bulbs
............................................ 5-54
Headlamps on Reminder
.................................. 3-15
Heated Seats
............................................... 1-5
Highway Hypnosis ................................. ... 4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads
................ ... 4-24
Hitches
.......................................................... 4-39
HomeLink Transmitter, Programming
.................. 2-42
HomeLink@ Transmitter
.................................... 2-41
Hood
UI ICLRII ly I I Ill 1y3 VI IUGl 5- I L
Release ..................................................... 5-1 3
Horn
............................................................... 3-5
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
.. 5-33
How to Add Fluid
............................................ 5-24
How to Check ........................................ 5-22, 5-61
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How to Check Power Steering Fluid ....... .... 5-37
How to Use This Manual
................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............... 1-13
Hydroplaning
.............................................. 4-19
If
No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine .......... 5-30
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-29
If the Light Is Flashing ..................................... 3-40
If the Light Is on Steady .................................. 3-41
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ....... 4-32
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
..................... 4-37
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard ........................... 4-29
Ignition Positions
............................................. 2-23
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.......................... 6-12
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
....................... 3-20
Infants and Young Children, Restraints
............... 1-30
Inflation
-- Tire Pressure .................................. 5-60
Inspection
Brake System
.......................... ........ 6-14
Exhaust System
.......................................... 6-13
Fuel System
............................................... 6-13
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance ....................... 6-13
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal
......................................... 6-13
Throttle System
........................................... 6-14
Engine
Cooling System
................. .... 6-14
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Magnetic-Speed Variable Assist Steering ............ 4-1 0
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts .......... 5-1 01
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill
....................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month
....... ............... 6-9
At Least Once a Year
..... .............. 6-10
At Least Twice a Year
.................................. 6-10
Brake System Inspection
.............................. 6-14
Exhaust System Inspection
........................... 6-1 3
How This Section is Organized ....................... 6-3
Introduction
.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements
............................. 6-2
Part
A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ......... 6-4
Part B
- Owner Checks and Services ............... 6-9
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 6-13
Part D
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . 6-15
Part E
- Maintenance Record ........................ 6-16
Scheduled Maintenance
................................. 6-5
Boot and Seal Inspection
.......................... 6-13
Throttle System Inspection
............................ 6-14
Engine
Cooling System Inspection
................. 6-14
Fuel System Inspection
................................ 6-13
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Using Your ................................................... 6-4 Maintenance Schedule
(cont.)
Your Vehicle and the Environment
............... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
..................... 4-43
Making Turns
................................................. 4-41
Malfunction Indicator Light
................................ 3-39
Manual Lumbar Controls
.................................... 1-3
Manual Operation
........................................... 3-24
Manual Passenger Seat
.................................... 1-2
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
............... 2-8
Memory Mirrors
.............................................. 2-48
Memory Seat
................................................. 2-48
Memory Seats
................................................ 3-58
Message DIC Warnings and Messages
........................ 3-50
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and
US
. Virgin Islands) ....................... ..... 7-4
Mirror Operation
............................................. 2-35
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass
.... 2-35
Memory
..................................................... 2-48
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
.................... 2-37
Outside Heated Mirrors
................................ 2-38
Outside Power Mirrors
.............................. 2-37
A, ttcirla Pnnrrnv hl;rrnr WUL~IUU -ut IVUfi *Vfftt ut 1-30 n on .................................
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Perimeter Lighting ............................... 3.19. 3-57
Personalization. Climate Controls ...................... 3-29
Personalization Features .................................... 2-7
Plan Ahead When Possible ................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape .................................. 3-65
Playing a Compact Disc .......................... 3-67, 3-71
Power
Playing the Radio
........................................... 3-60
Accessory Outlets ........................................ 3-21
Door Locks ................................................. 2-1 1
Electrical System ......................................... 5-91
Lumbar Controls ........................................... 1-4
Seat ............................................................ 1-2
Steering
Fluid ............................................. 5-37
Windows .................................................... 2-1 8
Power Steering ............................................... 4-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................. 2-1 2
Programming the HomeLink@ Transmitter ........ 2-42
Radios ..........................................................
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ................
Care of Your CD Player ...............................
Care of Your CDs ........................................
Navigation System .......................................
Personal Choice Radio Controls ....................
Radio with Cassette and CD .........................
Setting the Time ..........................................
Theft-Deterrent ............................................
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer ..........................
Understanding Reception ..............................
RainsenseTM II Wipers .....................................
RDS Messages ..............................................
Rear Reading Lamps ......................................
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ......................
Rear Storage Area ..........................................
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ..................
3-59
3-74
3-76
3-75
3-69
3-73 3-60
3-59
3-73
3-70 3-74
.. 3-9
3-64
3-20
1-25
1-21
2-46
Rear Underseat Fuse Block .............................. 5-96
................................ n Rear Window Defogger 3-26 U Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
......... 1-12 Compass .................................................... 2-35
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Seats Head Restraints
............................................ 1-7
Heated Seats
............................................... 1-5
Manual Lumbar
............................................. 1-3
Manual Passenger
......................................... 1-2
Memory
..................................................... 2-48
Power Lumbar
.......................................... 1-4
Power Seats
.................. ................... 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks
...................................... 1-5
Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System
................... 1-42
Rear Seat Position
...................................... 1-42
Right Front Seat Position
.............................. 1-44
Security Feedback
.................................... 2-8, 3-56
Security While You Travel
.................................. 7-5
Sensors
......................................................... 3-25
Service
........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle
.................................................. 5-4
Doing Your Own Work
................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light
....................................... 3-39
Publications Ordering Information
..................... 7-9
Service Manuals
............................................... 7-9
Setting Preset Stations
.................................... 3-61
Setting Preset PTYs
........................................ 3-64
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Setting the Time .......................................... 3-59 Setting
the Tone (Bassnreble)
........... .... 3-61
Sheet Metal Damage
........................ .... 5-87
Shifting Into Park (P)
....................................... 2-30
Shifting Out
of Park (P) ................................... 2-32
Skidding
........................................................ 4-15
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
....................... 4-20
Specifications. Capacities
............................... 5-1 00
Speedometer .................................................. 3-32
Starter Switch Check
....................................... 6-11
Starting Your Engine
....................................... 2-24
Steering
........................................................ 4-10
Steering in Emergencies
.................................. 4-12
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot
and Seal Inspection
..................................... 6-13
Steering Tips
.................................................. 4-11
Steering Wheel Climate Controls
....................... 3-28
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio
......................... 3-74
Storage Areas
Convenience Net
......................................... 2-46
Front Storage Area
...................................... 2-45
Glove
Box .................................................. 2-45
Rear Storage Area
....................................... 2-46
~LWIIII~ ii-e rrat III~: a~lu loois 3-f~
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools ....................... 5-80
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
...................... 4-32
Sun Visors
............................... ........... 2-18
Sunroof
................................... ....... 2-47
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When to Change Engine Oil
When to Check
.............................................. 5-61
When
to Check and Change ............................ 5-22
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
................ 5-37
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on
a Hill
......................................................... 4-43
Where to Put the Restraint
............................... 1-37
Window Lock Out
................................... 2-18, 3-55
Windows
....................................................... 2-1 7
Power ........................................................ 2-18
Windshield and Wiper Blades
........................... 5-86
Windshield Washer
......................................... 3-1 0
Fluid .......................................................... 5-38
(GM Oil Life SystemTM) ................................ 5-19
Why Safety Belts Work
..................................... 1-9 Windshield
Washer Fluid Level Check
................. 6-9
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement
.................................. 5-59
Fuses ........................................................ 5-91
Windshield Wipers
............................................ 3-8
Winter Driving
................................................ 4-26
Wiper Blade Check
......................................... 6-10
Wiper-Activated Headlamps
.............................. 3-15
Wood Panels
................................................. 5-84
Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2
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