2003 Chevrolet Tracker Owners Manual

for battery location. Warning: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down.

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Batteries have --:id that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting” next for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt.

Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods.

Jump Starting

If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely.

Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because:

They contain acid that can burn you. They contain gas that can explode or ignite.

0 They contain enough electricity to

burn you.

If you don’t follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you.

Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it won’t work, and it could damage your vehicle.

1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt

battery with a negative ground system.

Notice: If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.

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4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminal locations on each battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-72 for more information on battery location.

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f your vehicle auxiliary electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.

2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure. Put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake.

Notice: If you leave your radio on, it could be badly damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug

unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter. Turn off the radio and all lamps that aren’t needed. This will help reduce sparks and help save both batteries. And it could save your radio!

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Using a n . x h near a battery can cause bL2ery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there. If it is low, add water to take care of that first. If you don’t, explosive gas could be present. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Don’t get it on you. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately.

)ther moving engine parts can

Fans c you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running.

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5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or

missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to a positive (+) battery terminal if the vehicle has one. Negative (-) will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (-) terminal if the vehicle has one. Don’t connect positive (+) to negative (-) or you’ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too. And don’t connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks.

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8. Now connect the black

negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative (-) terminal if the vehicle has one.

6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the

positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.

7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.

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Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative (-) cable doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (-) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery.

10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run

the engine for a while.

11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it

won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service.

Notice: Damage to your vehicle may result from electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed incorrectly. To prevent electrical shorting, take care that the cables don’t touch each other or any other metal. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.

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9. Connect the other end of the negative (-) cable at

least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less.

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To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following:

1. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the

vehicle that had the dead battery.

2. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the

vehicle with the good battery.

3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the

vehicle with the good battery.

4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other

vehicle.

Jumper Cable Removal

A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery C. Dead Battery

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Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6-28 and Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4. How to Check Lubricant

If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant.

1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Remove the drain plug, drain the lubricant and

reinstall the drain plug.

3. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the

bottom of the filler plug hole.

4. Reinstall the filler plug. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-30.

To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.

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How to Check Lubricant

Four-wheel Drive Most lubricant checks in this section also apply to four-wheel-drive vehicles. However, they have two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See Pati! A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4.

To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-30.

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Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6-28 and Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4. How to Check Lubricant

If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you may need to add some lubricant. 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Remove the drain plug, drain the lubricant and

reinstall the drain plug.

3. When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant

to raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the filler plug hole. When the differential is at operating temperature (warm), add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole.

4. Reinstall the filler plug. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-30.

To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.

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Bulb Replacement For the type of bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-58. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer.

Halogen - ‘bs

Headlamps

Notice: When replacing your vehicle’s headlamp bulbs, make sure to follow the replacement specifications in this manual. Use of high intensity bulbs may damage your vehicle.

Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package.

A. Headlamp B. Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamps

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To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following: 1. Open the hood.

2. Remove the rubber

cover and socket from the headlamp.

3. Release the retainer clip holding the bulb by

pressing down and moving the metal retainer away from you.

4. Pull the bulb out of the fixture. 5. Reverse the steps to install a new bulb.

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Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps To replace the parking and turn signal bulb, do the following:

1. See “Headlamps” for location.

Sidemarker Lamps

To replace the sidemarker bulb, do the following:

1. Remove the two screws holding the sidemarker lamp assembly. The assembly should pull away from the vehicle.

2. Turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out of

the housing.

3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 4. Reverse the steps to install a new bulb.

2. Locate the turn signal bulb. 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it

out of the lamp housing.

4. Push the bulb in, turn it counterclockwise and pull

the bulb straight out of the socket.

5. Reverse the steps to install a new bulb.

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Rear Combination Lamps

To remove the rear combination bulbs, do the following:

A. Turn Signal Lamp B. Back-up Lamp C. Brake Lamp

Driver’s Side

Passenger’s Side

1. Remove the two screws from the combination lamps. Gently pull the housing away from the vehicle.

2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it

out of the lamp housing.

3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. 4. Reverse the previous steps to install a new bulb. 5. Reinstall the housing and the screws.

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Replacement Bulbs

Exterior Lamp Back-up Lamp Front Turn Signal and Parking

Headlamps (Halogen)

Bulb Number 92 1 1157 NA GM Part No. 91 171 148 or equivalent

Rear Parking and Brake

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Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warrantv booklet for details.

I - DrIl ...__ are dangerous.

--ltained and improperl,

s e d tires

Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index.

CAUTION:

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Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold.

0 Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured or broken by a sudden impact - such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your tread is badly worn, or if your tires have been damaged, replace them.

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Inflation -- Tire Pressure

The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the driver’s door lock pillar, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). Notice: Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can get the following:

Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy

If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get the following:

Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards

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When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire. How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they’re underinflated. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture. Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (I 0 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-62 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-64 for more information. The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important. See “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services,” in Section 6, for scheduled rotation intervals.

Nhen rotating your tires, always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire- Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheei nuts are properly tightened, See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Specifications on page 5-92.

Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index.

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When It Is Time for New Tires

One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining.

The tire has a bump, bulge or split. The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. Buying New Tires

To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. Make sure the replacement tires are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your vehicle’s original tires.

You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: * You can see the indicators at three or more places

around the tire. You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber. The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric.

Mixing tires could cause you tu lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires) the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels.

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.. ,,J use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires.

While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Traction - AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.

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Temperature - A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance

The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance.

Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced.

Wheel Replacement

Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle.

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Using the wron replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires 10s air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement.

Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-66 for more information.

Used Paplacement Wheels

Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.

Tire Chains

Notice: Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class ”S” type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the tires of the drive axle (four-wheel-drive vehicles can use chains on both axles). Tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions. If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten them. If the contact continues, slow down until it stops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle.

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If a Tire Goes Flat

It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout”, here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you’d use in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop - well off the road if possible. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely.

Changing a Flat Tire

If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers.

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Changing a tire can cause an inj-.j. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. You and they could be badly injured. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving:

1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put an automatic transmission shift lever

in PARK (P), or shift a manual transmission to FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R).

3. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be

sure the transfer case is in a drive gear--not in NEUTRAL.

4. Turn off the engine. To be even more

certain the vehicle won’t move, you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle, at the opposite end.

2. Turn the jack screw to remove the jack from the clamps. If the screw is too tight, use the jack handle to loosen it.

The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), jack handle (B) and wheel wrench (C). The spare tire is mounted on your tailgate. Your vehicle may be equipped with either a soft, vinyl cover or a hard cover.

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3. To remove the hard cover from the spare tire, insert your key into the wheel lock and pull the wheel lock off.

4. Using the wheel wrench, remove the wheel cover nut. Gently pry the spare tire cover off the wheel.

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Hard Cover

Vinyl Cover

5. If your vehicle is equipped with a vinyl cover, unzip the cover to find the wheel lock. Insert the key into the wheel lock and pull it off.

6. Using the wheel wrench, remove the wheel nut

under the lock.

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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire

7. Remove the remaining wheel nuts with the wheel

wrench.

8. Remove the spare tire from the mounting bracket

and place it near your flat tire.

1. If your vehicle has wheel nut caps, remove them by

turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise.

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Front Wheel Location

2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts

but don’t remove them yet.

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Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.

Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can cause personal injury and damage to the vehicle. If you try to use the jack when it hasn’t been raised at least 2 inches (51 mm), the jack may not hold up the vehicle, and you or others could be injured. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to open the jack at least 2 inches (51 mm) before you fit the lift head into the proper location.

Rear Wheel Location

3. Under the vehicle near each wheel, there are knobs

in the vehicle’s frame. Raise the jack 2 inches (51 mm) before positioning the jack. Raise the jack lift head until it fits firmly onto the knobs nearest to the flat tire.

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4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle

clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare fit underneath the wheel well.

tire to

5. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.

6. Remove any rust or dirt

from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel.

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Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off.

Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident.

7. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface. 8. Reinstall the wheel

nuts with the cone-shaped end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub.

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Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification. See “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index for wheel nut torque specification.

Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. See “Capacities and Specifications” in the index for the wheel nut torque specification.

When you reinstall the full-size wheel and tire, you must also reinstall the plastic nut caps.

11. Tighten the plastic nut caps by hand. Then tighten them one half turn with the wheel wrench. Do not overtighten the nut caps or they may break.

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9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.

- 10. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown.

S'-Iring a Flat a-- Spare Tire anc' 'ools

ing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the SI passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.

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1. Store your vehicle's flat or spare tire by mounting it

on the tailgate.

Notice: Ensure that the wheel balance weight is on the lower left section of the tire in order to allow proper installation of the spare wheel cover. 2. Put the top two wheel nuts back on with the wheel

wrench.

3. Put the spare tire cover back on, if equipped. Using the wheel wrench, put the wheel cover nut back on. 4. Put the spare wheel lock back on, if equipped and

lock it.

5. Put the jack, jack handle and wheel wrench back

into the storage area.

To stow the jack, place it in the storage bracket and turn the shaft clockwise until the jack is securelv held in place. Reinstall the trim cover by inserting the dover tabs into the slots. Push the cover closed and turn the knob clockwise to secure the cover.

Make sure the til tire not properly secured could injure pedestrians or damage the vehicle.

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A. Wrench 9. Jack Handle C. Jack

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Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside. Never use these to clean your vehicle:

Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover

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rhey can all be hazardous - some more than others -and Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle:

they can all damage your vehicle, too.

Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents

Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic and painted surfaces with a clean, damp cloth. FabridCarpet Your dealer has cleaners for the cleaning of fabric and carpet. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. You can get GM - approved cleaning products from your dealer. See GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-85.

Here are some cleaning tips:

Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you can - before they set. Carefully scrape off any excess stain. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set.

Using Cleaner on Fabric 1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose

dirt.

2. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask

surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines.

3. Follow the directions on the container label. 4. Apply cleaner with a clean sponge. Don’t saturate

the material and don’t rub it roughly.

5. As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a

sponge to remove any excess cleaner.

6. Wipe cleaned area with a clean, water-dampened

towel or cloth.

7. Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry.

Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the

soiled area with cool water.

2. If a stain remains, follow the cleaner instructions

described earlier.

3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat

the area with a waterlbaking soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water.

4. Let dry. Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 2. Clean with cool water and allow to dry completely. 3. If a stain remains, follow the cleaner instructions

described earlier.

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Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth.

Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do this more than once. Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and vinyVleather cleaner. See your dealer for this product.

Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let the leather dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry.

For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. See your dealer for this product. Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather. Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned immediately. If dirt is allowed to work into the finish, it can harm the leather.

Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish. Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. See GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-85. Notice: Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window, since they may have to be scraped off later. If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window, an electric defogger element may be damaged. Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid.

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Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry.

I 01

ye safety bc.s. I

Do not blez may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.

ou --J, it

Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-30. Cleaning the Outside sf Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability.

Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Use a car washing soap. Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Be sure to rinse the vehicle well, removing all soap residue completely. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. See GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-85. Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle. Cleaning Exterior LampdLenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.”

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Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. See GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-85. If your vehicle has a “basecoaVclearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish. Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoallclearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.

Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible. Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with a full-strength glass cleaning liquid. The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water. Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance. Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full-strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water. Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that look worn.

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Special Care for Canvas Top and Plastic Windows

it in partial shade.

Your canvas top should be cleaned often. If you use an automatic car wash, use one with water jets and hanging cloths. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle. When you hand wash the top, do Use a mild soap, lukewarm water and a soft sponge. A chamois or cloth may leave lint on the top, and a brush can chafe the threads in the top fabric. Don’t use detergents, harsh cleaners, solvent or bleaching agents. Wet the entire vehicle and wash top evenly to avoid spots or rings. Let the soap remain on the fabric for a few minutes. When the top is really dirty, use mild foam-type cleaner. Thoroughly rinse the entire vehicle, then let the top dry in direct sunlight. To protect the canvas top:

After you wash the vehicle, make sure the top is completely dry before you open or remove it. Don’t get any vinyl cleaner on finish; it could leave streaks. If you decide to go through an automatic car wash, ask the manager if the equipment could damage your top.

the vehicle’s painted

The plastic windows are pliable and can be scratched if you don’t take these precautions when you clean them:

Wipe off dust with a soft cotton cloth moistened with clean, cool or lukewarm water. Don’t use a “dry” cloth. Wipe in one direction only, not back and forth. To remove frost, snow or ice, use lukewarm water. Don’t use a scraper or any de-icing fluids. Wash the windows with a soft cloth and clean, cool or lukewarm water. Never use a dry cloth, hot water, strong soap or detergent, solvents or harsh cleaning agents. Rinse thoroughly and wipe with a slightly moist soft, clean cloth. Don’t put any labels, stickers or tape on windows. It’s hard to remove adhesives left on the windows when such items are removed. If a sticker or label must be removed, remove any adhesive on the window while the adhesive is still soft and sticky. Press on a new sticker or piece of tape and then lift it off again; keep doing this until all the adhesives lifts off with the sticker or tape.

left

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Aluminum Wheels Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners, cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface. Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels. Don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes. These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels. Tires To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notice: When applying a tire dressing, always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle. Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish and tires.

Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty. Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials avaliable from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer’s body and paint shop.

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Underbody Maintenance

Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you.

Chemical Paint Spotting

Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage can take two forms; blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface. Although no defect in the paint job causes this, GM will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever occurs first.

GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the following products.

GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials

Vinyl Cleaner

I Glass Cleaner

Removes dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints.

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GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials

GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials

(cont’d)

Usaqe

Description

(cont’d)

Wash Wax Concentrate lightly waxes.

Removes dirt and grime from chrome wheels and wire wheel covers. Removes dust, fingerprints, and surface contaminants, Spray on wipe off. Removes swirl marks, fine scratches and other light surface contamination. Removes light scratches and protects finish. Cleans, shines and protects in one easy step, no wiPina necessarv.

Spot Lifter

Odor Eliminator

Usage Medium foaming shampoo. Cleans and

Biodegradable and phosphate free. Quickly and easily removes spots and stains from carpets, vinyl and cloth upholstery. Odorless spray odor eliminator used on fabrics, vinyl, leather and carpet.

See your General Motors parts department for these products. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-30.

Description

Chrome and Wire Wheel Cleaner

Finish Enhancer

Swirl Remover Polish

Cleaner Wax

Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss

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Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find this label inside the glove box on the door. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is:

your VIN, the model designation, paint information and a list of all production options and special equipment.

Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.

Vehicle Identification

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

SAMPLE4UX1 M072675

This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration. Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts.

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Electrical System

Add-on Electrical Equipment

Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-58.

Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by fuses, circuit breakers and thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the metallic band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the correct size. If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a spare fuse, you can borrow one. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without - like the radio or cigarette lighter - and use its fuse, if it is the size you need. Replace it as soon as you can. Before replacing a fuse, turn every vehicle electrical switch off. There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: the instrument panel fuse block and the engine compartment fuse block.

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Instrument Panel Fuse Block

rn

This fuse block is located under the driver’s side of the instrument panel. The fuses here protect each separate circuit including headlamps. There are spare fuses inside the fuse box. If you have electrical failure, check here first.

Fuses

PiW DOM

TAIL

HAZ

IG

CIG D/L Locks

Usaue

~~

Power windows^ Dome Liaht, Radio Memorv License Plate Light, Clearance/Marker Lights, Instrument Panel Illumination. Warnina Tone Hazard Lights, Turn Signal Oxygen Sensor Heater, Cruise Control, Ignition Coil, Meter, G Sensor CigadCigarette Lighter, Radio, Power Mirror Door

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Engine Compartment Fuse Block

Fuses

STP

FOG DEF S/H TRN

WIP

Usaae

Brake Light, Horn, Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp, Cruise Control I Not Used Rear Window Defogger, DRL, Heater, Air Conditioning Not Used Turn Signal, Back-up Light, Hazard

I Liahts

Windshield WipedWasher, Rear Window Wipermasher

Fuses for the air bags and the heatedair conditioning system are located next to the instrument panel fuse block.

The engine compartment fuse block is located in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle and protects all electrical loads. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. For access to the main fuses, pull off the cover.

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FusedRelays 11 (2.5L Engine

Horn (Relay)

Usage

12

13

114

Air Conditioning Compressor (Relay) Air Conditioning Condenser Fan (Relav) I Air Conditioning

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~ Fuses/Relays

Headlamp

10

Usage

Accessow Power Outlet I Electronic Fuel lniection System I Riaht Left Headlamp, High-Beam Indicator Heater Hazard Lamps, Rear Combination Lamps, Dome Light, Horn Cigar Lighter, Radio, I.G., Meter, Wiper, Washer, Rear Defroster, Turn Sianals. Back-up Lamps Anti-Lock Brake System All Electrical Loads Shift Lock (Relay)

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions.

Application

Metric

Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a and Polyalkylene Glycol (PAG) refrigerant oil with dye

Automatic Transmission

Drain and Refill

Cooling System

2.OL Engine 2.5L Engine

Capacities

English

0.9 Ibs.

2.6 quarts

6.9 quarts 8.5 quarts

0.4 kg

2.5 L"

6.5 L 8.0 L

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Differential

Front Rear

Engine Oil with Filter 2.0L Engine 2.5L Engine

Fuel Tank Two-Door Convertible Four-Door Hardtop

Manual Transmission

Four-wheel Drive Two-Wheel Drive

Application

Capacities

English

1 .I quarts 2.3 quarts

Metric

1 .o L* 2.2 L*

5.5 quarts 5.8 quarts

14.8 gallons 16.9 gallons

5.2 L** 5.5 L**

56 L 64 L

1.6 quarts 2.0 quarts

1.5 L* 1.9 L*

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Application

Transfer Case

Wheels and Tires Wheel Nut Torque Plastic Wheel Nut Cap Torque

Capacities

English 1.8 quarts

73 Ib-ft

Tighten by hand plus one half turn with wheel

wrench

Metric 1.7 L

100 Nem

*Recheck fluid level after filling. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-23 or Manual Transmission Fluid on page 5-26. **When changing the oil filter, additional oil may be needed. Recheck the oil level after filling. See Engine Oil on page 5- 15.

Engine

2.0L L4

Enqine Specifications

I VIN Code I

Transmission

Manual

and

Plug Gap

I Spark I 0.043 I 0.043

inch (1 inch

.I mm)l mm)l

Firing

Order

1-3-4-2

1-6-5-4-3-2

V6

2.5L

Automatic (1.1

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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Part

Engine Air CleanedFilter Engine Oil Filter

2.0L Engine 2.5L Engine

Passenger Compartment Air Filters PCV Valve

2.0L Engine 2.5L Engine

Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery Spark Plugs 2.0U2.5L Engine

GM Part Number

30025009 or equivalent

91 173772 or equivalent 91 1761 62 or equivalent 91 175923 or equivalent

91 17451 6 or equivalent 91 1761 83 or equivalent 3-volt CR2032 or equivalent

91 176020 (NGK IFR5J1 IAridium plug), 91 173854 (NGK BKR6E1 1 /Nickel Plug) or 91 173855 (DENS0 K20PR-U1 l/Nickel plug)

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6 Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Schedule ...................................... 6.2 Introduction ................................................... 6.2 .................... 6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment Maintenance Requirements .............................. 6-2 How This Section is Organized ......................... 6-3 ........... 6-4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule .................... 6-4 ........................... 6-5 Selecting the Right Schedule Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance .............. 6-7 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance ...... 6-16 Part B: Owner Checks and Services ................ 6-24 At Each Fuel Fill .......................................... 6-24 At Least Once a Month ................................. 6-24 At Least Twice a Year ................................... 6-25

At Least Once a Year ................................... 6.25 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections ......... 6.28 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle

Boot and Seal Inspection ............................ 6.28 ............................ 6.28 Exhaust System Inspection Fuel System Inspection .................................. 6.28 Engine Cooling System Inspection ................... 6.28 Throttle System Inspection ............................. 6.29 Rear Axle and Front Axle (Four-Wheel-Drive)

Service .................................................... 6.29 Brake System Inspection ................................ 6.29 .... 6-30 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Part E: Maintenance Record ........................... 6.32

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Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your vehicle properly. Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any damage caused by failure to follow recommended maintenance may not be covered by warranty.

Maintenance Schedule

Introduction

IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER

LEVEL AND CHANGE AS

RECOMMENDED

' I

Plan

Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details.

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How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explains what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs.

ng maintenance work on a vehicle can

Per. _ . _ _ _ _ be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be seriously injured. Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment for the job. If you have any doubt, have a qualified technician do the work.

If you want to get the service Publications Ordering Information on page 7- I 1.

information, see Service

“Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. “Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains important inspections that your dealer’s service department or another qualified service center should perform. “Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” lists some recommended products necessary to help keep your vehicle properly maintained. These products, or their equivalents, should be used whether you do the work yourself or have it done. “Part E: Maintenance Record” is a place for you to record and keep track of the maintenance performed on your vehicle. Keep your maintenance receipts. They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs.

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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services In this part are scheduled maintenance services which are to be performed at the mileage intervals specified. Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to do errands or in many other ways. Because of the different ways people use their vehicles, maintenance needs may vary. You may need more frequent checks and replacements. So please read the following and note how you drive. If you have questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your dealer.

This part tells yo the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. When you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts. The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. These schedules are for vehicles that:

carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these on your vehicle’s Tire-Loading Information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-47. are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. are driven off-road in the recommended manner. See Off-Road Driving with Your Four- Wheel-Drive Vehicle on page 4- 15. use the recommended fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5.

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Selecting the Right Schedule First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide which schedule to follow: Short TripKity Definition Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:

Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic). You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle. If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application.

One of the reasons you should follow this schedule if you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down sooner.

Short TripKity Intervals Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Passenger Compartment Air Filter Inspection (If Equipped). Tire Rotation. Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions. Automatic Transmission Service (severe conditions only). Manual Transmission Fluid Change. Transfer Case Fluid Change. Differential Fluid Change. Propeller Shafts and U-Joints Inspection (or every 15 months, whichever occurs first). Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Air Filter Replacement (If Equipped). Ignition Coil Plug Cap Inspection (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first). Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first). Cooling System Service (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first). Fuel Tank, Cap, and Lines Inspection. Fuel Filter Replacement (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first). Every 45,000 Miles (75 000 km): Automatic Transmission Fluid Hose Inspection (or every 45 months, whichever occurs first).

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Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Fuel Tank Cap Gasket Replacement. Emission System Hoses Inspection. Brake Fluid Service. Spark Plug Replacement.

Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Automatic Transmission Service (normal conditions).

Every 120 000 Miles (200 000 km): Evaporative Emissions Canister and Air Suction Filter Replacement (or every 120 months, whichever occurs first). Engine Accessory Drive Belt Replacement (or every 120 months, whichever occurs first). These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Be sure to follow the complete scheduled maintenance on the following pages. Long Trip/Highway Definition Follow this scheduled maintenanceonly if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance are true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City schedule for these conditions. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions will cause engine oil to break down slower.

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Long Trip/Highway Intervals Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first). Tire Rotation. Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Automatic Transmission Service (severe conditions only). Passenger Compartment Air Filter Inspection (If Equipped). Propeller Shafts and U-Joints Inspection (or every 15 months, whichever occurs first). Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first). Cooling System Service (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first). Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement (If Equipped). Ignition Coil Plug Cap Inspection (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first). Manual Transmission Fluid Change. Transfer Case Fluid Change. Differential Fluid Change. Fuel Filter Replacement (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first). Every 45,000 Miles (75 000 km): Automatic Transmission Fluid Hose Inspection (or every 45 months, whichever occurs first). Every 60,000 Miles (1 00 000 km): Fuel Tank Cap Gasket Replacement. Emission System Hoses Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Brake Fluid Service.

Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Automatic Transmission Service (normal conditions). Every 120,000 Miles (200 000 km): Evaporative Emissions Canister and Air Suction Filter Replacement (or every 120 months, whichever occurs first}. These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Be sure to follow the complete scheduled maintenance on the following pages. Short TripKity Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of this vehicle. The service shown at 120,000 miles (200 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval after 120,000 miles (200 000 km) for the life of this vehicle. See Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-24 and Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6-28.

Footnotes t 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 iimif 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. +A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation. See Brake System Inspection on page 6-29. 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) U Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, 6,000 Miles (IO 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,

whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

c1 If Equipped: Inspect passenger compartment

air filters.

Q Rotate tires. See Tire inspection and Rotation on

page 5-60 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +-) 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,

whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

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12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,

whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 If Equipped: Inspect passenger compartment

air filters.

0 Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on

page 5-60 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,

whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote f.)

0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions:

- In heavy city traffic where the outside

temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.

- In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery

service.

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If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km). 0 Change manual transmission fluid. 0 Change transfer case fluid. 0 Change differential fluid. 0 Inspect propeller shafts and U-joints for looseness

and damage (or every 15 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect more frequently if used off-road or for pulling a trailer. Tighten U-joint flange bolts if necessary.

18,000 Miles (30 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,

whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 If Equipped: Inspect passenger compartment

air filters.

0 Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on

page 5-60 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

21,000 Miles (35 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,

whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

24,000 Miles (40 000 km) U Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,

whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.