2003 Chevrolet Avalanche Owners Manual

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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 B: Owner Checks and Services ................ 6-10 .......................................... 6.10 At Each Fuel Fill At Least Once a Month ................................. 6.10 At Least Twice a Year ........................... 6.11

At Least Once a Year ................................... 6.12 Part @: Periodic Maintenance Inspections ......... 6.15 Steering and Suspension Inspection ................ 6.15 ............................ 6.15 Exhaust System Inspection Fuel System Inspection .................................. 6.15 Engine Cooling System Inspection ................... 6.16 Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-wheel

Drive) Inspection ....................................... 6.16 Brake System Inspection ................................ 6.16 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .... 6.17 Part E: Maintenance Record .......................... -6-1 9

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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

IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER

LEVEL AND CHANGE AS

RECOMMENDED

Protection Plan I

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 tl

;e jobs.

Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can 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 information, see Service Publications Ordering lnformation on page 7-1 1.

“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

This part contains engine oil and chassis lubrication scheduled maintenance which explains the engine oil life system and how it indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. Lubricate chassis components with each oil change. Also, listed are scheduled maintenance services which are to be performed at the mileage intervals specified.

Using Your Maintenance Schedule

We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive very 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 all the different ways people use their vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may need more frequent checks and replacements. So please read the following and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your dealer.

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This part tells you 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. This schedule is for vehicles that:

carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle’s Certificationflire label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-5 I. 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 4-19. use the recommended fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5.

Scheduled Maintenance

The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of this vehicle. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km) for the life of this vehicle. See Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-10 and Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6-15. Footnotes j- 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 limit 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 6-16.

Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the GM Oil Life System (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Reset the system. Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, you must reset the system every time the oil is changed. When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL message will come on. Change your oil as soon as possible within the next two times you stop for fuel. It is possible that, if you are driving under the best conditions, the oil life system may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year. However, your engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level.

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15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 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 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as

needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.

0 Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on

page 5-59 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

22,500 Miles (37 500 km) Ll Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as

needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.

0 Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on

page 5-59 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 for information on resetting the system. An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components with each engine oil and filter change. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage and parking brake cable guides. Ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10°F (-12°C) or higher, or they could be damaged. After the services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service on the maintenance record pages in Part E of this schedule. 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Ll Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as

needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.

0 Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on

page 5-59 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

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30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as

needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.

CI Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on

page 5-59 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) footnote t.)

0 Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See

0 Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission

Control Service.

37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Ll Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as

needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.

0 Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on

page 5-59 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 0 Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in

dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote t.)

I l l Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on

page 5-59 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle’s GVWR is over 8600 Ibs or 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.

If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles ( I 66 000 km). 0 Change transfer case fluid. 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as

needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.

0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as

needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.

0 Rotate tires. See Tire lnspection and Rotation on

page 5-59 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

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60,000 Miles (100 000 km) c1

Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-59 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote t.) Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect Evaporative Control System. Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing and condition. Check that the purge valve works properly, if equipped. Replace as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote t.)

67,500 Miles (112 500 km)

Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. Rotate tires. See Tire lnspection and Rotation on page 5-59 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0 Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in

dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote t.)

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Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-59 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

82,500 Miles (137 500 km) 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as

needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.

0 Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on

page 5-59 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

90,000 Miles (150 000 km)

Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote t.) Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-59 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as

needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.

0 Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on

page 5-59 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control

Service.

0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if

the vehicle’s GVWR is over 8600 Ibs or 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.

0 If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service

conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter.

0 Change transfer case fluid. 0 Except 8.1 L V8 Engine: Inspect Positive Crankcase

Ventilation (PCV) valve. An Emission Control Service.

150,000 Miles (240 000 km) 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service.

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Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D. At Each Fuel Fill It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill. Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 for further details.

Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-38 for further details. At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Make sure tries are inflated to the correct pressures. Don’t forget to check your spare tire. See Tires on page 5-58 for further details. Cassette Tape Player Service Clean cassette tape player. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play. See Audio System(s) on page 3-64 for further details.

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At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield. Also see Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5-88.

Spare Tire Check At least twice a year, after the monthly inflation check of the spare tire determines that the spare is inflated to the correct tire inflation pressure, make sure that the spare tire is stored securely. Push, pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If it moves, use the wheel wrenchhatchet to tighten the cable. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-67. Engine Air Cleaner Filter Indicator Check Your vehicle may be equipped with cleaner filter restriction indicator located on the air cleaner in the engine compartment. The indicator lets you know when the air cleaner filter is dirty and needs to be changed. Check the indicator at least twice a year or when your engine oil is changed, whichever occurs first. See Engine Air CleanedFilter on page 5-19 for more information. Inspect your air cleaner filter restriction indicator more often if the vehicle is used in dusty areas or under off road conditions.

Restriction

an engine air

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Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6- 17. Automatic Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-22. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed. At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D.

Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, midgate hinges, side storage box door hinges, tailgate hinge, tailgate linkage, outer tailgate handle pivot points, latch bolt, fuel door hinge, locks and folding seat hardware. Part D tells you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment. Starter Switch Check

When you are doing this check, I.., ve ... :le could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below.

1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room

around the vehicle.

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2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular

brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-38 if necessary. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.

3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service.

Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Sy-'-71 Chef-

When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below.

1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room

around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface.

2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake

on page 2-38 if necessary. Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move.

3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN

position, but don't start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle needs service.

Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. 0 The key should turn to LOCK only when the

shift lever is in PARK (P).

0 The key should come out only in LOCK.

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To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake.

Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect.

Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check

When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roil. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.

Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.

To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.

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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 2-43. Fuel System Inspection Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks.

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 let 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 lnformation on page 7- 1 1. Steering and Suspension 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 lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.

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Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking.

Engine Cooling System Inspection

Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year.

Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-wheel Drive) Inspection

Every 12 months or at engine oil change intervals, check front axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary. A fluid loss could indicate a problem; check and have it repaired, if needed. On manual shift transfer case, oil the control lever pivot point. Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation. More frequent lubrication may be required on off-road use.

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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.

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

use only DEX-COOL ee Engine Coolant on

Usage

Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Hydraulic Brake

Svstem

Windshield

Washer Solvent

Usage

Fluid/Lubricant

Power Steering

System Automatic

Transmission

Key Lock Cylinders

Chassis Lubrication

Front Axle

Rear Axle

GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. US. 1052884, in Canada 993294, or equivalent). DEXRON@-Ill Automatic Transmission Fluid. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474, or equivalent). Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242, or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. SAE 8OW-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 1052271, in Canada 10950849 or equivalent). SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12378261, in Canada 10953455) or equivalent meeting GM Specification 99861 15.

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Usage

Automatic

Transfer Case

Fluid/Lubricant

AUTO-TRAK II Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12378508, in Canada 10953626).

Front Axle Propshaft Spline or One-Piece Propshaft

Spline

(Two-Wheel

Drive with Auto.

Trans.)

Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12345879, in Canada 1095351 1) or lubricant meeting requirements of G M 9985830.

Weatherstrip

Squeaks

Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12371 287, in Canada 10953437, or equivalent).

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Part E: Maintenance Record

After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts.

Maintenance Record

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Maintenance Record (cont’d)

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Maintenance Record (cont’d)

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Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance Information ...................... 7.2 7.2 7.4

Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...................... Online Owner Center ...................................... Customer Assistance for Text Telephone

(TTY) Users ............................................... 7.4 Customer Assistance Offices ............................ 7.4 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities .................................................. 7.5 ..... 7.6 ......... 7.7

Roadside Assistance Program Courtesy Transportation ...........

.............

Reporting Safety Defects

................................ 7.10

Reporting Safety Defects to the United States

Government .............................................. 7.10

Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian

Government ..............................................

7.10 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ..... 7.11 Service Publications Ordering Information ......... 7.11

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Customer Assistance Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, the following steps should be taken: STEP ONE: Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager.

STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222-1 020. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative:

Vehicle Identification Number (This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.) Dealership name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage

When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer’s facility. That is why we suggest you follow Step One first have a concern.

if you

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STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you should file with the GM/BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional rights you may have. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days. If you do not agree with the decision given in your case, you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you.

You may contact the BBB using the toll-free telephone number or write them at the following address: BBB Auto Line Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203-1 804 Telephone: 1-800-955-51 00 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, mileage and other factors. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in this program.

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Online Owner Center The Owner Center at MyGMLink is a resource for your GM ownership needs. You can find your specific vehicle information all in one place. The Owner Center allows you to: Get e-mail service reminders.

0 Access information about your specific vehicle,

including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner’s manual. Keep track of your vehicle’s service history and maintenance schedule. Find GM dealers for service nationwide. Receive special promotions and privileges only available to MyGMLink members.

Refer to the web for updated information. To register your vehicle visit www.MyGMLink.com. Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1 -800-833-CHEV (2438). (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) 7-4

Customer Assistance Off ices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to Chevrolet’s Customer Assistance Center. United States Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 1 -800-222-1 020 1-800-833-2438 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1 -800-CHEV-USA8 (243-8872) Fax Number: 31 3-381 -0022 From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Fax Number: 31 3-381 -0022 From U.S. Virgin Islands: 1 -800-496-9994 Fax Number: 31 3-381 -0022

Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel §am Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1 -800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 All Overseas Locations Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 Col. Lomas de Bezares C.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F. 01 -800-508-0000 Long Distance: 01 1-52-53 29 0 800

GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities

This program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle (hand controls, wheelchair/scooter lifts, etc.).

This program can also provide you with free resource information, such as area driver assessment centers ana mobility equipment installers. The program is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. See your dealer for more details or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935. GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. All TTY users call 1-800-263-3830.

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Roadside Assistance Program To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center. As the owner of a 2003 Chevrolet, membership in Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling 1-800-CHEV-USA (243-8872). This toll-free number will provide you over-the-phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems. If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone, our advisors have access to a nationwide network of dealer recommended service providers. Roadside membership is free; however some services may incur costs. Roadside offers two levels of service to the customer, Basic Care and Courtesy Care: Roadside Basic Care provides:

Toll-free number, 1 -800-CHEV-USA (243-8872), text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438 Free towing for warranty repairs Basic over-the-phone technical advice Available dealer services at reasonable costs (i.e., wrecker services, locksmith/key service, glass repair, etc.)

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Roadside Courtesy Care provides:

Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined previously) Plus: FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer from a legal roadway) FREE Locksmith/Key Service (when keys are lost on the road or locked inside) FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road) FREE Jump Start (at home or on the road) FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 of fuel delivered on the road)

Chevrolet offers Courtesy Transportation for customers needing warranty service. Courtesy Transportation will be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by the Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty to eligible purchasers of 2003 Chevrolet passenger cars and light duty trucks. (See your selling dealer for details.) Courtesy Care is available to retail and retail lease customers operating 2003 and newer Chevrolet vehicles for a period of 3 years/36,000 miles (60 000 km), whichever occurs first. All Courtesy Care services must be pre-arranged by Chevrolet Roadside or dealer service management.

Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to modify or discontinue Basic Care and Courtesy Care at any time. The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with quality and priority service. When roadside services are required, our advisors will explain any payment obligations that may be incurred for utilizing outside services. For prompt assistance when calling, please have the following available to give to the advisor; Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) License plate number Vehicle color Vehicle location

0 Telephone number where you can be reached e Vehicle mileage

Description of problem

Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book. Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail purchase/lease customers in conjunction with the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required. This will reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs.

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Plan Ahead When Possible When your vehicle requires warranty service, you should contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair.

Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Chevrolet helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes a one way shuttle ride to a destination up to 10 miles from the dealership.

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Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, reimbursement up to $30 per day (five day maximum) may be available for the use of public transportation such as taxi or bus. In addition, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses up to $10 per day (five day maximum) may be available. Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. Courtesy Rental Vehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to a maximum of $30.00 per day supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state, local and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. Generally it is not possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental.

Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact you dealer for specific information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. Canadian Vehicles: For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty, alternative transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your dealer for details. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion.

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Reporting Safety Defects

Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or General Motors.

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 K I A ON5

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Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-222-1 020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-51 70 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 L1 H 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 procedures, adjustments, and specifications for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00

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Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1 -800-463-7483). Owner’s Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00

Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551 -41 23 Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-Mastercard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P. 0. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds.

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A

.................................

Accessory Power Outlets 3-1 9 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ......... 4-54 Adding Washer Fluid ....................................... 5-38 Additional Program Information ........................... 7-9 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal .................. 2-29 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) ...... 3-69, 3-80 Air Bag

Passenger Status Indicator ........................... Readiness Light ..........................................

Air Bag Systems

.....................................

3-33 3-32 1-52, 1-58

Adding Equipment to Your Air

Bag-Equipped Vehicle ............................... Restrain? .................... ...........................

1-64 How Does an Air Bag 1-58 Passenger Sensing System 1-61 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ......... 1-65 What Makes an Air Bag 1-58 What Will You See After an Air

Inflate? ....................

Bag Inflates? ...........................................

When Should an Air Bag Where Are the Air Bags?

1-59 Inflate? ................... 1-57 1-54 .............................. Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine 5-1 9 ................................. Air Conditioning .............................................. 3-24 7-5 All Overseas Locations ...................................... .................. 5-90 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels AM ............................................................. 3-101 3-104 Antenna, Fixed Mast ......................................

.....................................

Antenna. XMTM Satellite Radio System ............. 3-104 Anti-lock Brake System 4-7 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light .............. 3-37 Appearance Care ............................................ 5-85 Care of Safety Belts .................................... 5-88 Chemical Paint Spotting ............................... 5-91 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ................ 5-85 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle .............. 5-88 Finish Damage ............................................ 5-90 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials .......... 5-91 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 5-90 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-91 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-88 3-19 Ashtrays ........................................................ Audio Output .................................................. 3-97 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-64 Audio Systems

Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ............... 3-102 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ................ 3-103 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....................... 3-103 DAB Radio Antenna System 3-104 ........................ Fixed Mast Antenna ................................... 3-104 Radio with CD ............................................ 3-65 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-76 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) 3-99 ................................ Setting the Time .......................................... 3-64 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................... 3-1 01 Understanding Radio Reception ................... 3-1 01 XMTM Satellite Radio Antenna System ........... 3-104

Automatic Climate Control System ..................... Automatic Headlamp System ............................ Automatic Transfer Case .................................. Automatic Transmission

Fluid .......................................................... Operation ................................................... Automatic Transmission Check .......................... Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control

3-20 3-1 4 2-34

5-22 2-31 6-12

System Check ............................................. 6-13 Auxiliary Battery .............................................. 4-69 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch ................. 3-16

Backing Up ..................................... Battery ........................................... BATTERY NOT CHARGING Battery Replacement ......................... Battery Run-Down Protection ............. Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......... Before You Drive ............................. Body Lubrication Service ................... Brake

..............

Parking ....................................... System Inspection ........................ System Warning Light ...................

Brake Adjustment ............................. Brake Fluid .....................................

............... 4-65 ............... 5-42 ............... 3-58 ................. 2-6 ............... 3-18 ............... 4-38 ............... 3-90 ............... 6-12

............... 2-38 ............... 6-16 ............... 3-36 ............... 5-42 ............... 5-39

Brake Pedal. Throttle ....................................... Brake Pedal Travel ......................................... Brake Wear ................................................... Brakes .......................................................... Braking ........................................................... Braking in Emergencies ..................................... Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... Bulb Replacement ...........................................

2-29 5-42 5-41 5-39 4-6 4-9 2-27 5-52 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ........ 5-55 Daytime Running Lamps ............................... 5-55 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and

5-54 Parking Lamps ......................................... Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-52 Headlamps ................................................. 5-52 Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-56 Taillamps .................................................... 5-55 5-61

.......................................

Buying New Tires

California Fuel .................................................. 5-6 Canada ........................................................... 7-5 Canadian Owners ................................................ ii 7-7 Canadian Roadside Assistance ........................... Capacities and Specifications .......................... 5-1 04 Carbon Monoxide ........... 4-41, 4-58, 2-12, 2-21, 2-43 Care of .... 5-88

............................

Safety Belts .

Care of Your

Cassette Tape Player CD and DVD Player CDs and DVDs

................................. ................................... .........................................

3-102 3-103 3-103 Cargo Area, All-Weather 2-72 .................................. Cargo Area Floor Drains 2-76 .................................. Cargo Cover Panels ........................................ 2-61 Cargo Lamps 3-16 ................................................. 2-64 Cargo Panel Storage System ............................ Cargo Tie Downs 2-71 ............................................ Cassette Tape Player Service ........................... 6-10 Center Console Storage Area 2-59 ........................... Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ........... 5-55 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block .................. 5-98 Center Overhead Console ................................ 2-59 Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts ............. 1-24 Chains, Tires .................................................. 5-65 CHANGE ENGINE OIL 3-57 .................................... .................................... Charging System Light 3-35 Check

Engine Light ............................................... ......................................... Check Engine Light CHECK OIL LEVEL ......................................... CHECK WASHER FLUID ................................. Checking Brake Fluid ...................................... Checking Coolant ........................................ Checking Engine Oil ......................... Checking Things Under the Hood ...

3-40 3-40 3-57 3-60 5-40 5-26 .... 5-15 .... 5-10

Checking Your Restraint Systems ...................... Chemical Paint Spotting ................................... Child Restraints

1-66 5-91

Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-38 Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-34 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for

Children (LATCH System) .......................... Older Children ............................................. Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat

Position ..................................................

Securing a Child Restraint in the Center

Front Seat Position ................................... Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ........................................... Top Strap ................................................... Top Strap Anchor Location ............................ Where to Put the Restraint ........................... Cigarette Lighter ............................................. Cleaning

Inside of Your Vehicle .................................. Outside of Your Vehicle ................................ Underbody Maintenance ............................... ............................................ Video Screen Weatherstrips .............................................. Cleaning Exterior LampdLenses ....................... Cleaning the Mirror ......................................... Climate Control System,

Automatic ...................................................

1-43 1-32

1-45

1-47

1-48 1-42 1-43 1-41 3-19

5-85 5-88 5-91 3-104 5-88 5-88 2-47

3-20

Climate Control System

Climate Controls Personalization .................... 3-29 Dual .......................................................... 3-26 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-28 Comfort Controls ............................................. 3-20 Compact Disc Messages .......................... 3-75, 3-89 Compass Calibration ............................... 2-47, 2-48 Compass Operation ......................................... 2-48 Compass Variance .................................. 2-46, 2-49 Content Theft-Deferrent .................................... 2-25 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-6 Coolant

Engine Temperature Gage ........................ Heater, Engine ........................................ Surge Tank Pressure Cap ......................... Cooling System .............................................. Cruise Control ................................................ Cruise Control Light ........................................ Current and Past Model Order Forms Customer Assistance Information

3-39 2-30 5-27 5-30 3-10 3-44 ................ 7-12

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Courtesy Transportation .............................. Customer Assistance for Text Telephone

(TTY) Users .................................

..... 7-4 Customer Assistance Offices .............. ..... 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2 GM Mobility Program for Persons with

Disabilities ................................................

7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .... 7-1 1

Customer Assistance Information (cont.)

Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian

Government ............................................ Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ............................................

7-10 Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-6 Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-11

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DAB Radio ................................................... Daytime Running Lamps Defensive Driving ............................................. Defogging and Defrosting ......................... Delayed Locking ............................................... Dinghy Towing ................................................ Doing Your Own Service Work ............. Dolly Towing .............................................. ............................................. Dome Lamps Door

3-102 3-14 4-2 3-25, 3-27 2-8 4-49 ...... 5-4 4-50 3-17

Delayed Locking ........................................... 2-8 Locks .......................................................... 2-7 Power Door Locks ......................................... 2-8 ............... 2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-11 Position. Safety Belt .. ..., DRIVER DOOR AJAR

.... 1-16 .... 3-61

................

.........

Driver

........

Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... DIC Operation and Displays .......................... DIC Warnings and Messages

3-46 3-46 ........................ 3-56

Driving

At Night ..................................................... 4-32 City ........................................................... 4-36 Defensive ..................................................... 4-2 Drunken ....................................................... 4-3 Freeway ..................................................... 4-37 .............................. Hill and Mountain Roads 4-39 In Rain and on Wet Roads 4-33 ........................... Winter ........................................................ 4-41 Driving On Grades .......................................... 4-66 Ice .................................... Driving on Snow or 4-42 Driving Through Deep Standing Water ............... 4-35 Driving Through Flowing Water 4-35 Driving with a Trailer 4-64 Dual Climate Control System ............................ 3-26 DVD

......................... .......................................

............................................. Care of Your Care of Your DVD Player ............................ .......................... Cleaning the Video Screen Distortion .................................................. Rear Seat Entertainment System DVD Player ....................................................

3-103 3-103 3-104 3-101 ................... 3-90 3-90

Easy Exit Seat ............................................... Electrical System ............................................ Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... Power Windows and Other Power

2-86 5-94 5-95

Options ................................................... Windshield Wiper Fuses ...............................

5-94 5-94 Electrochromic Mirror Operation ................ 2-45, 2-48 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance

Programs ................................................... 3-42

Engine

Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-19 Battery ....................................................... 5-42 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-40 Coolant ...................................................... 5-24 Coolant Heater ................ 2-30 .................... ..... 3-39 Coolant Temperature Gage ..... 6-16 Cooling System Inspection ........ Engine Compartment Overview ..... 5-12 Exhaust ..................................................... 2-43 Fan Noise .................................................. 5-36 Oil ............................................................. 5-15 Overheating ................................................ 5-27 Starting ...................................................... 2-28

......

...

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator

Check ........................................................ ENGINE COOLANT HOT ................................. Engine Coolant Level Check ............................. Engine Oil Additives ........................................ Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication ................................. Engine Oil Level Check ................................... ENGINE OVERHEATED .................................. Entertainment System

Scheduled Maintenance

Cleaning the Video Screen .......................... DVD Distortion .......................................... Entry Lighting ................................................. Erasing HomeLink@ Buttons .............................. Exit Lighting ................................................... Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... Exterior Lamps ...............................................

6-1 1 3-57 6-10 5-18

6-5 6-10 3-57

3-104 3-101 3-17 2-58 3-18 1-31 3-13

.....

....

5-85

FabriclCarpet ........... Filter

Engine Air Cleaner ...............................

Finding a PTY Station (RDS, XMTM

... 5-19

and DAB) ........................................... Finding a Station .................................... Finish Care .................................................... Finish Damage ............................................... Fixed Mast Antenna .......................................

3-69, 3-80 3-67, 3-78 5-89 5-90 3-104

Flash-to-Pass ................................................... Flat Tire ........................................................ Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... Fluid

3-8 5-66 5-67

Automatic Transmission ................................ Power Steering ........................................... Windshield Washer ...................................... FM Stereo .................................................... Fog Lamps Following Distance .......................................... Footnotes ........................................................ Four-wheel Drive .................................... Front Armrest Storage Area .............................. Front Axle ...................................................... Front Axle Locking Feature ............................... Frontal Air Bags ............................................. Fuel ............................................................... Additives ...................................................... California Fuel .............................................. ..................... Filling a Portable Fuel Container ........................................... Filling Your Tank Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. Gage ......................................................... Gasoline Octane ........................................... Gasoline Specifications .................................. Low Warning Light ....................................... System Inspection ....................................... Fuel Information Button .................................... ........................ FUEL LEVEL LOW

5-22 5-36 5-38 3-101 .................................................... 3-15 4-65 6-5 2-34, 5-50 2-59 5-51 2-34 1-57 5-5 5-6 5-6 5-9 5-7 5-7 3-45 5-5 5-5 3-45 6-15 3-49 3-60

.....,

Fuses

........................... Fuses and Circuit Breakers Windshield Wiper .........................................

5-95 5-94

Gage

Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-39 Fuel .......................................................... 3-45 Oil Pressure 3-43 ............................................... Speedometer .............................................. 3-32 Tachometer ................................................. 3-32 Transmission Temperature ............................. 3-39 3-35 Voltmeter Gage ........................................... Garage Door Opener .... 2-55 Gasoline

................

Octane ........................................................ 5-5 Specifications ............................................... 5-5 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming ........ 2-57 Glass Surfaces ............................................... 5-87 Glove Box 2-59 ................................................. GM Mobility Program for Persons with

Disabilities ....................................................

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Hazard Warning Flashers Head Restraints ...............................................

.............. 3-6 1-7

..........

.................... Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Headlamps .................................................... Bulb Replacement ....................................... Daytime Running Lamps ............................... Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking

3-8 5-52 5-52 5-55

Lamps .................................................... Halogen Bulbs ............................................ Headphones ................................................... Heated Seats ..................................... Heating ..................................................... Highway Hypnosis ........................................... Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. Hitches .......................................................... HomeLink Transmitter, Programming HomeLink@ Transmitter .................................... Hood

5-54 5-52 3-95 ... 1-4 3-25 4-39 4-39 4-63 .................. 2-55 2-55

Surge Tank

Checking Things Under ................................ Release .....................................................

5-10 5-10 Horn ............................................................... 3-7 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant

.............................

............. 5-32 How to Add Fluid ............................................ 5-24 How to Check ........................................ 5-22, 5-59 How to Check Lubricant ................................... 5-49 How to Check Power Steering Fluid .................. 5-37 How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-16 Hydroplaning .............................................. 4-35

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No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ... Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ..... the Light is Flashing .............................. .......................... the Light Is On Steady You Are Stuck You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ..................... You’re Caught in a Blizzard ...........................

If ... 5-29 ... 5-28 If ... 3-41 If ... 3-42 If in Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ....... 4-45 If 4-59 If 4-44 If Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-27 Ignition Transmission Lock Check ...................... 6-1 3 Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors ......................... 2-24 Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34 Inflation -- Tire Pressure .............................. 5-59 Inspection

..............................

Brake System Engine Cooling System ................................ Exhaust System .......................................... Fuel System ............................................... Part C - Periodic Maintenance ....................... Steering and Transfer Case and Front Axle

Suspension

............

(Four-wheel Drive) .............

... 6-16 6-16 6-15 6-15 6-1 5 ... 6-15

... 6-16

Instrument Panel

Cluster ....................................................... 3-31 Overview ..................................................... 3-4 3-1 7 5-95 3-17 5-87

Instrument Panel Brightness ............................. Instrument Panel Fuse Block ............................ interior Lamps ................................................ Interior Plastic Components ..............................

Jump Starting .................................................

5-43

Key Lock Cylinders Service .............................. Keyless Entry System ....................................... Keys .................................................

6-12 2-4 ...... 2-3

Lamps

Exterior ...................................................... Interior ....................................................... Lamps On Reminder ....................................... Lap Belt ........................................................ Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................... LATCH System

Child Restraints ........................................... Leather ......................................................... Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR ................................ Level Control .................................................. Light

3-13 3-17 3-14 1-25 1-16

1-43 5-87 ... 2-40 3-62 4-53

Air Bag Readiness ....................................... Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Brake System Warning ................................. Charging System ......................................... Cruise Control .............................................

3-32 ................... 3-37 3-36 3-35 3-44

Light (cont.)

Low Fuel Warning ....................................... 3-45 3-40 Malfunction Indicator .................................... Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator ................ 3-33 Safety Belt Reminder 3-32 ................................... Security ..................................................... 3-44 3-44 Tow/Haul Mode ........................................... Traction Off ................................................ 3-38 Listening to a DVD ......................................... 3-89 Loading Your Vehicle ................ .... 4-51 Locking Rear Axle .................................... 4-1 1 Lockout Protection .... 2-12 ............................ Locks

Delayed Locking ........................................... Door ...........................................................