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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
(Passenger’s Side)
SEE OTHER END CAI
FOR FUSE PULLER
& SPARE FUSES
A) INST LPS
C) CRUISE SW B) CRUISE SW LPS
D) HVAC BLOWER E) CRUISE F) FOG LPS G) INT LPS H) RADIO BATT I) SUNROOF
*SEE OWNERS MANUAL /
Fuse
INST LPS
CRUISE
sw LPS
CRUISE SW
HVAC
BLOWER
CRUISE FOG LPS
INT LPS RADIO
BATT
SUNROOF Usage
Interior Lamp Dimming
Steering Wheel Cruise Control
Switch Lamps
Steering Wheel Cruise
Control Switches
HVAC Blower Motor
Cruise Control Fog Lamps
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Radio, XMTM Satellite Radio/DAB
Power Sunroof
Circuit Breaker Usage
PWR WNDW Power Windows
Relay
FOG LPS
Usage
Fog Lamps
5-83

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule ...................................... 6.2
Introduction
................................................... 6.2
Your Vehicle and the Environment
.................... 6-2
Maintenance Requirements
.............................. 6-2
How This Section is Organized
......................... 6-3
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
........... 6-4
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
.................... 6-4
Scheduled Maintenance
................................... 6-5
Part
6: Owner Checks and Services ................. 6-9
At Each Fuel Fill ............................................ 6-9
At Least Once a Month
................................... 6-9
At Least Twice a Year
................................... 6-10 At
Least Once a Year
................................... 6.10
Part
C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections ......... 6.13
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection ............................ 6-13
Exhaust System Inspection
............................ 6.13
Fuel System Inspection
.................................. 6.13
Engine Cooling System Inspection
................... 6.14
Throttle System Inspection
............................. 6.14
Brake System Inspection
................................ 6.14
Part
D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .... 6-15
Part
E: Maintenance Record ........................... 6.16
6-1

Part C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed in this part are inspections and services which
should be performed at least twice a year (for instance,
each spring and fall).
You should /et your dealer’s
service department or other qualified service center do
these
jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a service manual. See
Service Publications
Ordering hformation on page
7-9.
Steering, Suspension and Front
Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals
if necessary.
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Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams,
holes, loose connections or other conditions which
could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See
Engine Exhaust
on page
2-33.
ystem Inspection
Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks.
6-1 3

Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number or specification may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage
Engine Oil Fluid/Lubricant
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
Engine Oil
on page 5-15.
Engine Coolant
Hydraulic Brake Svstem
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Hydraulic
Clutch System 50/50
mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
Coolant. See Engine Coolant
on page
5-23.
Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
GM Optikleen Washer Solvent or
equivalent.
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
(GM Part No.
U.S. 12345347 in
Canada 1095351 7, or equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid). Usage
Power Steering System
Manual
Transaxle
Automatic Transaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders
Hood Latch Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring
Anchor and
Release Pawl
Hood and Door Hinges
Weatherstrip Conditioning Fluid/Lubricant
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No.
U.S. 1052884, in
Canada 993294, or equivalent).
DEXRON-Ill Automatic Transmission
Fluid.
DEXRON-Ill Automatic Transmission
Fluid.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No.
US. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474, or equivalent).
Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No.
US. 12346293, in
Canada 992723, or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGl
#2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No.
U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474, or equivalent).
Dielectric Silicone Grease
Canada 1974984, or equivalent).
(a! Part ?!e. V.S. 123?557S, Ir!
6-1 5

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-01 23 in
the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA,
U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the hotline.
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition
to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited. You may write
to:
Transport Canada
330 Sparks Street
Tower C Ottawa Ontario K1A ON5
Reporting Safety Defects to General
wiukul a k,In+nw-
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, we certainly hope YOU’II notify us.
Please call us at 1-800-762-2737, or write:
Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33172
Detroit, MI 48232-51
72
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre,
163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$120.00
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$50.00
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7-9

A
Adding Washer Fluid ....................................... 5-37
Additional Program Information
........................... 7-8
Additives, Fuel
................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment
............................ 5-81
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)
............................ 3-41 ~ 3-48, 3-59
Air Bag
Readiness Light
.......................................... 3-25
Air Bag System, Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)
............................................. 1-53
Air CleanedFilter, Engine ................................. 5-21
All Overseas Locations ...................................... 7-4
Aluminum Wheels
........................................... 5-77
Antenna, Fixed Mast
....................................... 3-72
Antenna, XMTM Satellite Radio System
............... 3-72
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
............................ 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light
.............. 3-28
Appearance Care
............................................ 5-72
Care
of Safety Belts .................................... 5-75
Cleaning the Inside
of Your Vehicle ................ 5-72
Finish Damage
............................................ 5-77
AM
............................................................... 3-70
ChPMim! Psi nt SFQttinCJ ............................... 5-78
Cleaning the Outside
of Your Vehicle .............. 5-75
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
.......... 5-78
Sheet Metal Damage
................................... 5-77
Underbody MaiGtenanee
............................... 5-78
Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-75 Ashtrays
........................................................ 3-17
Audio System(s)
............................................. 3-38
Audio Systems
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
...................... 3-69
Care
of Your Cassette Tape Player ................ 3-70
Care of Your CD Player
............................... 3-72
Care of Your CDs
........................................ 3-71
Chime Level Adjustment
............................... 3-72
DAB Radio Antenna System
.......................... 3-72
Fixed Mast Antenna
..................................... 3-72
Radio with Cassette and CD
......................... 3-55
Radio with CD
.................................... 3-39, 3-43
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)
................................ 3-39
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)
................................ 3-38
Theft-Deterrent Feature
................................ 3-68
Understanding Radio Reception
..................... 3-70
XMTM Satellite Radio Antenna System
............ 3-72
Automatic Headlamp System
............................ 3-14
Automatic Transaxle
........................................ 2-19
Fluid
.......................................................... 5-22
Automatic Transaxle Check
.............................. 6-10
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check
............................................. 6-11
Annrqtinn vy- IULIVII 1 L-r r) r)A ...................................................
1

Engine (cont.) Exhaust
..................................................... 2-33
Oil
............................................................. 5-15
Overheating
................................................ 5-26
Starting
...................................................... 2-1 9
Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...................... 5-84
Engine Coolant Level Check
.............................. 6-9
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
.................. 4-43
Engine Oil Additives
........................................ 5-19
Engine Oil Level Check
..................................... 6-9
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance
..................... 6-5
Enhanced Traction System Active Light
................................................ 3-29
Warning Light
............................................. 3-28
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
........................ 4-9
Entry/Exit Lighting
........................................... 3-1 6
Express-Down Window
.................................... 2-1 6
Extender, Safety Belt
....................................... 1-31
Exterior Lamps
............................................... 3-13
F
r-L-:- /r ...... rdulwualpct LI-IL r 7n .................................................
Filter Engine Air Cleaner
...................................... 5-21
Finding a PTY Station
(RDS, XMTM and DAB)
......................... 3.48. 3-59
Finding a Station
............................ 3.40, 3.45. 3-57
Finish Care
.................................................... 5-76
Finish Damage ............................................... 5-77 Fixed Mast Antenna
........................................ 3-72
Flash-to-Pass
................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire
........................................................ 5-61
Flat Tire, Changing
......................................... 5-62
FI
u id
Automatic Transaxle ..................................... 5-22
Manual Transaxle
........................................ 5-22
Power Steering
........................................... 5-36
Windshield Washer
...................................... 5-37
FM Stereo
..................................................... 3-70
Fog Lamps
.................................................... 3-15
Folding the Seatback
........................................ 1-8
Following Distance
.......................................... 4-41
Footnotes
........................................................ 6-5
Fuel
............................................................... 5-5
Additives
...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel
.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank
........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries
.............................. 5-7
Gasoline Octane
........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specifications
.................................. 5-5
System Inspection
....................................... 6-13
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-81
Windshield Wiper ......................................... 5-81
Gage
......................................................... 3-37
Fuses 5

G
Gage Engine Coolant Temperature
......................... 3-30
Fuel
.......................................................... 3-37
Speedometer
.............................................. 3-24
Tachometer
................................................. 3-24
Octane
........................................................ 5-5
Specifications ............................................... 5-5
Glass Surfaces ............................................... 5-74
Glove Box
..................................................... 2-37
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities
.................................................... 7-5
Gasoline
H
Hazard
Warning Flashers .......................
Head Restraints ...................................
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ........
Headlamps ..........................................
Bulb Replacement .............................
Halogen Bulbs ..................................
Headlamps Off in Park (P) .....................
Headlamps On Reminder .......................
Highway Hypnosis .................................
Hill and Mountain Roads ........................
Hitches ................................................
Hood Front
Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
...
........... 3-4
........... 1-5
........... 3-7
......... 5-49
......... 5-49
......... 5-50
......... 5-49
......... 3-15
........... 3-7
......... 4-24
......... 4-25
......... 4-39 Hood
(cont.)
Checking Things Under
................................ 5-10
Release ..................................................... 5-10
Horn
............................................................... 3-5
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank
................................................. 5-31
How
to Check ................................................ 5-54
How to Check and Add Fluid
............................ 5-23
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
.................. 5-37
How
to Use This Manual ...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-14
Hydraulic Clutch
............................................. 5-23
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
........................ 6-10
Hydroplaning .................................................. 4-20
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine .......... 5-28
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-27
If the Light Is Flashing ..................................... 3-32
If the Light Is On Steady ................................. 3-32
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ....... 4-31
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ..................... 4-37
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard ........................... 4-29
Ignition Positions
............................................. 2-18
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.......................... 6-12
Indicators
....................................................... 3-22
Inflation
-- Tire Pressure .................................. 5-54
Infants
and Young Children, Restraints
............... 1-34
6

Inspection Brake System
............................................. 6-14
Engine Cooling 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
........................................... 6-1 4
Cluster
....................................................... 3-23
Overview
..................................................... 3-2
Instrument Panel Brightness
............................. 3-1 6
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Passenger's Side)
....................................... 5-83
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Driver's Side)
............................................. 5-82
Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks
........................... 5-81
Interior Lamps
................................................ 3-16
Instrument Panel
Interior Plastic Components
.............................. 5-74
J
Jump Starting ................................................. 5-43
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service .............................. 6-10
Key Removal
................................................. 2-32
Keyless Entry System
....................................... 2-3 Keys
............................................................... 2-2
Lamps Exterior
...................................................... 3-13
Interior
....................................................... 3-16
Lap Belt
........................................................ 1-28
Lap-Shoulder Belt
................................... 1.14, 1-24
LATCH System Child Restraints
........................................... 1-44
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System
........................................ 1-46
Latches, Seatback
............................................ 1-5
Leather
......................................................... 5-74
Leaving Your Vehicle
....................................... 2-11
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
(Automatic Transaxle Only)
........................... 2-31
Lift Seat, Power
............................................... 1-7
Light Air Bag Readiness
....................................... 3-25
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
................... 3-28
brake
Sys'rem Vvarrliny 5-10
Change Engine Oil ...................................... 3-35
Enhanced Traction System Active
.................. 3-29
Enhanced Traction System Warning
............... 3-28
Low Coolant Warning
................................... 3-30
Low
Oil Level ............................................. 3-35
Low Washer Fluid Warning
........................... 3-36
*- .................................
Charging System ......................................... 3-26
7

Light (cont.) Malfunction Indicator
.................................... 3-31
Oil Pressure
............................................... 3-34
Security
..................................................... 3-36
Service Vehicle Soon
................................... 3-36
Up-Shift
..................................................... 3-26
Loading Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-35
Lockout Protection
.......................................... 2-1 1
Locks Delayed Locking
........................................... 2-8
Door
........................................................... 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle
.................................... 2-1 1
Lockout Protection
....................................... 2-1 1
Power Door
.................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............... 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks
............................. 2-10
Loss of Control
............................................... 4-15
Low Coolant Warning Light
.............................. 3-30
Safety
Belt Reminder
................................... 3-25
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
....................... 3-36
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
......
Maintenance Schedule At Each Fuel Fill
...................................
At Least Once a Month ..........................
At Least Once a Year ............................
At Least Twice a Year ............................
Brake System Inspection ........................
..... 5-88
....... 6-9
....... 6-9
..... 6-10
..... 6-10
..... 6-14 Maintenance Schedule
(cont.)
Engine Cooling System Inspection
................. 6-14
Exhaust System Inspection
........................... 6-13
Fuel System Inspection
................................ 6-13
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
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
.......................... 6-13
Throttle System Inspection
............................ 6-14
Using Your
................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................... 6-2
Making Turns
................................................. 4-41
Malfunction Indicator Light
................................ 3-31
Manual Seats
................................................... 1-2
Manual Transaxle
............................................ 2-20
Fluid
.......................................................... 5-22
Operation
................................................... 2-27
Manual Transaxle Check
.................................. 6-10
Manual Windows
............................................ 2-15
How
This Section is Organized
....................... 6-3
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
..................... 4-43
Matching Transmitterts) to Your Vehicle
............... 2-5
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