And Care - GMC 2012 Sierra Denali Owner's Manual

Additional
Maintenance and Care
Your vehicle is an important
investment and caring for it properly
may help to avoid future costly
repairs. To maintain vehicle
performance, additional
maintenance services may be
required. It is recommended that
your dealer perform these
services their trained dealer
technicians know your vehicle best.
Your dealer can also perform a
thorough assessment with a
multi point inspection to recommend
when your vehicle may need
attention. The following list is
intended to explain the services and
conditions to look for that may
indicate services are required.
Battery
The battery supplies power to start
the engine and operate any
additional electrical accessories.
To avoid break down or failure to
start the vehicle, maintain a
battery with full cranking power.
Trained dealer technicians have
the diagnostic equipment to test
the battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion free.
Belts
Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of
cracking or splitting.
Trained dealer technicians can
inspect the belts and
recommend replacement when
necessary.
Service and Maintenance
Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are
crucial to safe driving.
Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping.
Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the brakes and
recommend quality parts
engineered for the vehicle.
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