Seats and Seat Controls

This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, take them out and put them back in. It also tells you about bucket and bench seats, power seats and head restraints.

2-Way Front Seat

The bucket seats can be adjusted forward or rearward by the lever located at the front of the seat.

Manual Front Seats

You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual drivers seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you dont want to. Adjust the drivers seat only when the vehicle is not moving.
Move the seat adjustment lever at the front of the seat toward the drivers door to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body, to make sure the seat is locked into place.
Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped)
Power Seats (If Equipped)
If you have this feature, there will be a control pad located on the inboard side of the driver and passenger bucket seats.
If you have this feature, there will be a knob located on the inboard side of the driver and passenger bucket seats. Turn the knob toward the front of the vehicle to increase lumbar support. Turn the knob toward the rear of the vehicle to decrease lumbar support.
The front control makes the front of the seat go up and down. The center control makes the whole seat go forward, rearward, up or down. The rear control makes the rear of the seat go up and down.

Reclining Seatbacks

There is a lever located on the inside of the seat to adjust the seatback. You can adjust the seatback by lifting the lever and leaning back. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull up on the lever, lean forward and the seat will go to an upright position.
But dont have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.

Head Restraints

Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cant do their job when youre reclined like this. The shoulder belt cant do its job because it wont be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt cant do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly.

Fuel Gage

The fuel gage tells you approximately how much fuel you have remaining when the ignition is on.
Here are things some owners ask about. None of these indicate a problem with your fuel gage:
D At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before

the gage reads F (Full).

D The fuel tank will take either a little more or a little
less fuel to fill up than the gage shows. speed up.
D The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or D The gage doesnt go back to E (Empty) when you
turn off the ignition. When the gage first indicates E (Empty), you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more fuel as soon as possible.
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section, youll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. 3-2 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-5 3-6 3-6 3-6 3-8 3-9 3-9 3-9 3-10 Comfort Controls Heating/Air Conditioning System Heating System Rear Heating System (Option) Rear Air Conditioning System (Option) Air Conditioning Heating Defrosting Ventilation System Rear Window Defogger (Option) Audio Systems Setting the Clock for Systems with SET Button Setting the Clock for Systems with HR and MN Buttons AM-FM Stereo 3-12 3-15 3-19 3-24 3-26 3-28 3-30 3-30 3-31 3-33 3-33 3-33 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped) AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) Rear Seat Audio (If Equipped) Remote Compact Disc Player (If Equipped) Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped) Understanding Radio Reception Tips About Your Audio System Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Care of Your Compact Discs Care of Your Compact Disc Player Fixed Mast Antenna

Comfort Controls

This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. With these systems, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Your vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in this section.
Fan Knob This control has four positions. To increase airflow, turn the knob toward HI. To decrease airflow, move it toward LO. Temperature Knob This knob is next to the fan knob. It controls the temperature of the air flowing into your vehicle. Turn the knob clockwise for warmer air. Turn the knob counterclockwise for cooler air. Function Knob This knob is next to the temperature knob. OFF: This setting turns the system off. MAX A/C: This cools the air the fastest, by recirculating the inside air. Turn the temperature knob all the way to MAX A/C. A/C: This setting brings in outside air and cools it.

Its the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the persons BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level. There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men.
The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. Ill be careful isnt the right answer. What if theres an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. Theres something else about drinking and driving that many people dont know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a persons system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord or heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking -- driver or passenger -- is in a crash, that persons chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking.
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious -- or even fatal -- collision if you drive after drinking. Please dont drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if youre with a group, designate a driver who will not drink.

Control of a Vehicle

You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road.

Braking

Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. Thats perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. Thats reaction time. Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second. But thats only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs and frustration. But even in 3/4 of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). That could be a lot of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important. And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road (whether its pavement or gravel); the condition of the road (wet, dry, icy); tire tread; the condition of your brakes; the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied.

Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. D Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly. D Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. D Dont leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle. D When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. D Dont leave a seat folded down unless you need to.
Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading.

Payload

The Payload Capacity is shown on the Certification/Tire label. This is the maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry. Be sure to include the weight of the people inside as part of your load. If you added any accessories or equipment after your vehicle left the factory, remember to subtract the weight of these things from the payload. Your dealer can help you with this.
If your vehicle is equipped with the trailering package, there is also a load rating which includes the weight of the vehicle and the trailer it tows. This rating is called the Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). When you weigh your trailer, be sure to include the weight of everything you put in it. And, remember to figure the weight of the people inside the vehicle as part of your load. Your dealer can help you determine your GCWR.

Trailering Package

Add-On Equipment
When you carry removable items, you may need to put a limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle. Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you buy and install the new equipment.
Towing a Trailer CAUTION:
If you dont use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well -- or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section. Ask your dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Your vehicle may be able to tow a trailer. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section. If yours was built with trailering options, as many are, its ready for heavier trailers. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. Thats the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer.
Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.

If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If you do, here are some important points: D There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where youll be driving. A good source for this information can be state or provincial police. D Consider using a sway control if your trailer will weigh 2,000 lbs. (900 kg) or less. You should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg). You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. D Dont tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. D Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, dont drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and dont make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. D You should use THIRD (3) (or, as you need to, a lower gear) when towing a trailer. Operating your vehicle in THIRD (3) when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and extend the life of your transmission. See Tow/Haul Mode in the Index.
Three important considerations have to do with weight:
D the weight of the trailer, D the weight of the trailer tongue D and the weight on your vehicles tires.
Tow/Haul Mode The Tow/Haul Mode is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy trailer. The purpose of the Tow/Haul Mode is:
D Reduce the frequency of shifts when pulling a

heavy trailer.

D Provide the same shift feel when pulling a heavy
trailer as when the vehicle is unloaded. pulling a heavy trailer.
D Reduce the need to change throttle position when
This feature is turned on or off by pressing a button on the floor console. When the feature is on, a light on the instrument panel will illuminate to indicate that the Tow/Haul Mode has been selected. See Tow/Haul Mode Light in the Index. The Tow/Haul Mode is automatically turned off each time the vehicle is started.
The Tow/Haul Mode is most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75% of the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the maximum trailer weight rating for the vehicle. See Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Trailer Weight in the Index. The Tow/Haul Mode for hauling a heavy trailer is most useful under the following conditions

Weight of the Trailer

How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. The following chart shows how much your trailer can weigh, based upon your vehicle model and options. Vehicle Two-Wheel Drive Axle Ratio 3.23 3.42 3.73 3.42 3.73 Max. Trailer Wt. 5,100 lbs. (kg) 5,600 lbs. (kg) 6,000 lbs. (kg) 5,300 lbs. (kg) 5,800 lbs. (kg)

3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOLR coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. (See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture.)
4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off.
6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper DEX-COOLR coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck.
8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this.

Engine Fan Noise

This vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the clutch is not fully engaged. This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise. Under heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing and/or high outside temperatures, the fan speed increases when the clutch engages. So you may hear an increase in fan noise. This is normal and should not be mistaken as the transmission slipping or making extra shifts. It is merely the cooling system functioning properly. The fan will slow down when additional cooling is not required and the clutch disengages. You may also hear this fan noise when you start the engine. It will go away as the fan clutch disengages.

If a Tire Goes Flat

Its unusual for a tire to blow out while youre driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, its 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 youd 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.

12. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Turn the ratchet clockwise with the UP mark facing you.
11. Lower the vehicle by turning the ratchet counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become 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 100 lb-ft (140 Nm).
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. 13. Remove the wheel blocks.
Wheel covers wont fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
3. Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper. Keep turning the ratchet until you feel at least two clicks when the tire is up all the way. The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See Compact Spare Tire in the Index. See the storage instructions label to restore your compact spare properly. 4. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle. Continue turning the ratchet/wheel wrench until the tire is secure and the cable is tight. The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened.
Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the 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. 1. Put the flat tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down. 2. Tilt the retainer plate downward and through the wheel opening. Make sure it is fully seated across the underside of the wheel. Attach the ratchet, with the UP side facing you, to the extension.

Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care. 6-2 6-3 6-5 6-7 6-8 6-11 6-15 6-19 6-20 6-24 6-25 6-26 6-29 6-30 6-31 6-32 Service Fuel Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Cover Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transmission Fluid All-Wheel Drive Rear Axle Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes 6-35 6-36 6-42 6-43 6-51 6-51 6-54 6-56 6-57 6-57 6-58 6-59 6-59 6-60 6-68 6-69 Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle Cleaning Tires Finish Damage Underbody Maintenance GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label Electrical System Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Service

Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope youll go to your dealer for all your service needs. Youll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope youll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks:
Doing Your Own Service Work
If you want to do some of your own service work, youll want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service and Owner Publications in the Index. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle in the Index. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform. See Maintenance Record in the Index.
You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. D Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. D Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. English and metric fasteners can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. You could be hurt.
Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection. Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasolines. Be sure the posted octane is at least 87. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If its bad enough, it can damage your engine. If youre using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. But dont worry if you hear a little pinging noise when youre accelerating or driving up a hill. Thats normal, and you dont have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging. Its the heavy, constant knock that means you have a problem.

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.
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.

Used Replacement Wheels

Using the wrong 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 lose 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.
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You cant know how its been used or how far its been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause an accident. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
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 in the Index for more information.

Tire Chains

NOTICE: (Continued) If you do find traction devices that will fit, install them on the rear tires. If you have other size tires, 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 rear axle tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturers 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.

39,000 Miles (km)

42,000 Miles (km)

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 every 50,000 miles (km). j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote [.)
j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) j For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). j Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven

45,000 Miles (km)

48,000 Miles (km)

50,000 Miles (km)

j If you havent used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed

51,000 Miles (km)

previously and, therefore, havent changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter.

54,000 Miles (km)

57,000 Miles (km)
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 every 50,000 miles (km).

60,000 Miles (km)

An Emission Control Service. (See footnote [.) j Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. j Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
j Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. j Replace fuel filter.

63,000 Miles (km)

j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)

66,000 Miles (km)

69,000 Miles (km)

72,000 Miles (km)

j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). (Continued)

75,000 Miles (km)

75,000 Miles (km) (Continued) 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. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (km). j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote [.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)

78,000 Miles (km)

An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.)

81,000 Miles (km)

84,000 Miles (km)

87,000 Miles (km)

j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) j For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).

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 ratchet/wheel wrench to tighten the cable. See Storing the Spare Tire and Tools in the Index. 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 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index.) Automatic Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See Automatic Transmission Fluid in the Index. 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 body door hinges, the body hood, fuel door and rear compartment hinges, latches and locks including interior glove box and console doors, hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl and any moving seat hardware. Lubricate the hood safety lever pivot and prop rod pivot. 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, 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. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake. NOTE: 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 System Check
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary). NOTE: 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 dont 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.

Customer Assistance Offices
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 Chevrolets Customer Assistance Center.
Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Troy, MI 48007-7047 1-800-222-1020 1-800-833-2438 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USAR (243-8872)
General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-Colonel Sam 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
If toll free service is not available in the Caribbean, call Puerto Rico 1-787-763-1315.
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 and 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. When calling from outside Canada, please dial 1-905-644-3063. All TTY users call 1-800-263-3830.
All Overseas Locations GMODC - Customer Communication Centre
169-Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Telephone: 905-644-4112 Fax: 905-644-4866

Caribbean Numbers

1-800-496-9992 (English) Puerto Rico 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Puerto Rico 1-800-751-4135 (English) Dominican Republic 1-800-751-4136 (Spanish) Dominican Republic 1-800-496-9994 U.S. Virgin Islands 1-800-389-0009 Bahamas 1-800-534-0122 Bermuda, Barbados, Antigua & B.V.I.
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program