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Vehicle Care General Information General Information ..10-2 California Proposition 65 Warning ....10-3 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements .
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10-2 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New Tires ..... . 10-59 Buying New Tires ... 10-59 Different Size Tires and Wheels .
Page 249: Vehicle Care
California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals.
Page 250: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on the vehicle. Your GM dealer can accessorize the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories. When you go to your GM dealer and ask for GM Accessories, you will know that GM-trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM...
Page 251 Hood To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the left of the steering column. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release handle toward the driver side of the vehicle.
Page 252 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.4 L L4 Engine...
Page 253 B. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See When to Add Engine Oil under D. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See Checking Engine Oil under E. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. Pressure Cap. See G.
Page 254 10-8 Vehicle Care 3.6 L V6 Engine...
Page 255 B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See When to Add Engine Oil under D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Checking Engine Oil under E. Electric Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Engine Coolant Surge Tank. G. Pressure Cap. See H.
Page 256 10-10 Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
Page 257 Selecting the Right Engine Oil Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil specification and viscosity grade: Specification Use and ask for engine oils with the dexos certification mark. Oils meeting the requirements of the vehicle should have the dexos certification mark on the container.
Page 258 10-12 Vehicle Care Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below 29°C ( 20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
Page 259: Engine Oil Life System
Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil This vehicle has a computer system that indicates 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 is indicated can vary considerably.
Page 260: Automatic Transmission Fluid
10-14 Vehicle Care If the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes back on when the vehicle is started, the engine oil life system has not reset. Repeat the procedure. Automatic Transmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss.
Page 261 To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter: 1. Remove the spring clamps that hold the cover on. 2. Lift off the cover. 3. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter. 4. Align the filter correctly using the alignment tab. 5.
Page 262: Cooling System
10-16 Vehicle Care Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. 3.6 L V6 Engine Shown, 2.4 L L4 Engine Similar A. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View) B. Engine Coolant Surge Tank C. Pressure Cap WARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even...
Page 263 What to Use WARNING Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, the engine could get too hot but you would not get the...
Page 264 10-18 Vehicle Care The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark on the coolant surge tank. If it is not, there may be a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump, or somewhere else in the cooling system.
Page 265 1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about two or two and one-half turns. If a hiss is heard, wait for that to stop.
Page 266: Engine Overheating
10-20 Vehicle Care Engine Overheating The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine overheating. There is an engine coolant temperature gauge as well as an engine coolant temperature warning light on the vehicle's instrument panel cluster. See If it is decided not to lift the hood when this warning appears, but instead get service help right away.
Page 267: Operating Mode
If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam: 1. Turn the air off. 2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed. Open the windows as necessary. 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in N (Neutral) while stopped.
Page 268: Power Steering Fluid
10-22 Vehicle Care Power Steering Fluid for reservoir location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid Power steering fluid is used in all vehicles with the V6 engine. Vehicles with the 4-cylinder engine have electric power steering and do not use power steering fluid. It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless a leak is suspected in the system,...
Page 269: Washer Fluid
Washer Fluid What to Use When windshield washer fluid is needed, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. If operating the vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
Page 270 10-24 Vehicle Care Brakes This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brake pedal firmly.
Page 271: Brake Fluid
Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining...
Page 272 10-26 Vehicle Care Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir. WARNING With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulic system, the brakes might not work well.
Page 273: Function Check
Starter Switch Check WARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake.
Page 274: Park Brake And P (Park)
10-28 Vehicle Care Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park). The ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF.
Page 275: Headlamp Aiming
Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See for more information. It is a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or when worn. For proper windshield wiper blade length and type, see Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when...
Page 276: Bulb Replacement
10-30 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs WARNING Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
Page 277 2. Remove the two rear convenience net hooks holding the trunk trim and move the trim aside. 3. Remove the three wing nuts (A), which hold the taillamp assembly, from inside the trunk. 4. Remove the taillamp assembly. Vehicle Care 10-31 5.
Page 278 10-32 Vehicle Care Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps (LTZ) A. Back up Lamp B. Stoplamp, Taillamp and Turn Signal Lamp 1. Open the trunk. See for more information. 2. Remove the two rear convenience net hooks holding the trunk trim and move the trim aside.
Page 279: Back-Up Lamps
5. Disconnect the wiring harness connector (C) from the LED (B). 6. Turn the LED (B) counterclockwise to remove it. 7. Install a new LED (B). 8. Reverse Steps 2 through 6 to reinstall the taillamp assembly (A). Back-Up Lamps 1.
Page 280: License Plate Lamp
10-34 Vehicle Care 4. Turn the bulb socket (B) counterclockwise to remove from the lamp assembly. 5. Pull the bulb (A) from the socket (B). 6. Install the new bulb. 7. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall. License Plate Lamp To replace the license plate lamp bulb: 1.
Page 281: Electrical System
Electrical System Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. When the current electrical load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the current load returns to normal or the problem is fixed.
Page 282: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
10-36 Vehicle Care To identify and check fuses, circuit breakers, and relays, see , and Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver side of the engine compartment, near the battery. Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it.
Page 283 Fuses Usage Left Headlamp Low-Beam Horn Right Headlamp Low-Beam Front Fog Lamps Left Headlamp High-Beam Right Headlamp High-Beam Engine Control Module BATT Windshield Wiper Antilock Brake System (IGN 1) Engine Control Module IGN 1 Cooling Fan 1 Fuses Usage Cooling Fan 2 Run Relay, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Blower...
Page 284 10-38 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage DC/AC Inverter Antilock Brake System BATT Relays Usage Cooling Fan 1 Cooling Fan Series/ Parallel Cooling Fan 2 Starter Run/Crank, Ignition Powertrain Air Conditioning Clutch High Beam Relays Usage Front Fog Lamps Horn Low-Beam Headlamp Windshield Wiper 1 Windshield Wiper 2 Daytime Running...
Page 285 The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays and features shown. Fuses Usage POWER Power Mirrors MIRRORS Electronic Power Steering Fuses Usage Cruise Control Switch, Passenger RUN/CRANK Airbag Status Indicator Vehicle Care 10-39 Fuses Usage Heating Ventilation HVAC Air Conditioning BLOWER...
Page 286 10-40 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage STRG WHL Steering Wheel ILLUM Illumination Not Used INSTALLED RADIO Audio System INTERIOR Interior Lamps LIGHTS Not Used INSTALLED POWER Power Windows WINDOWS Heating Ventilation HVAC Air Conditioning CTRL (IGN) Control (Ignition) Heating Ventilation HVAC Air Conditioning BLOWER Blower Switch...
Page 287 The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuses Usage Passenger Seat Controls Driver Seat Controls Not Used Fuses Usage Not Used Emission 2, Canister Vent Solenoid Park Lamps, Instrument Panel Dimming Vehicle Care 10-41 Fuses Usage...
Page 288 10-42 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Trunk Release Rear Defog Heated Mirrors Fuel Pump Relays Usage Rear Window Defogger Park Lamps Not Used Not Used Relays Usage Not Used Not Used Not Used Back-up Lamps Not Used Not Used Trunk Release Fuel Pump 38 (Diode) Cargo Lamp Wheels and Tires...
Page 289: Winter Tires
WARNING (Continued) Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting crash could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold. Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured, or broken by a sudden impact...
Page 290: Low-Profile Tires
10-44 Vehicle Care See your dealer for details regarding winter tire availability and proper tire selection. Also, see If using snow tires: Use tires of the same brand and tread type on all four wheel positions. Use only radial ply tires of the same size, load range, and speed rating as the original equipment tires.
Page 291 Passenger (P Metric) Tire Example (A) Tire Size The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. See the Tire Size illustration later in this section for more detail.
Page 292 10-46 Vehicle Care (G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. Compact Spare Tire Example (A) Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread.
Page 293: Tire Designations
(G) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification) Original equipment tires designed to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. Tire Designations Tire Size The following is an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size.
Page 294: Tire Terminology And Definitions
10-48 Vehicle Care Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in psi (pounds per square inch) or kPa (kilopascal). Accessory Weight combined weight of optional accessories.
Page 295 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle. See Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle. Kilopascal (kPa) The metric unit for air pressure. Light Truck (LT Metric) Tire tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles.
Page 296 10-50 Vehicle Care Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated.
Page 297: Tire Pressure
Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good. Underinflated tires, or tires that do not have enough air, can result in: Tire overloading and over-heating which could lead to a blowout. Premature or irregular wear.
Page 298 10-52 Vehicle Care How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressure. You cannot tell if the tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are underinflated. Check the tire's inflation pressure when the tires are cold.
Page 299: Tire Pressure Monitor System
Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to...
Page 300: Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
10-54 Vehicle Care Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists.
Page 301 Tire sealant materials are not all the same. A non-approved tire sealant could damage the TPMS sensors. TPMS sensor damage caused by using an incorrect tire sealant is not covered by the vehicle warranty. Always use only the GM-approved tire sealant available through your dealer or included in the vehicle.
Page 302 10-56 Vehicle Care Operating electronic devices or being near facilities using radio wave frequencies similar to the TPMS could cause the TPMS sensors to malfunction. If the TPMS is not functioning properly, it cannot detect or signal a low tire condition. See your dealer for service if the TPMS malfunction light and DIC message come on and stay on.
Page 303: Tire Inspection
8. The driver side rear turn signal comes on to indicate that corner sensor is ready to be learned. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 9. After hearing the single horn chirp for the driver side rear tire, two additional horn chirps sound to indicate the tire learning process is done.
Page 304 10-58 Vehicle Care Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate the tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When rotating the vehicle's tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Do not include the compact spare tire in the tire rotation.
Page 305: When It Is Time For New
When It Is Time for New Tires Factors such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions affect the wear rate of the tires. Treadwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new tires. Treadwear indicators appear when the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) or less of tread remaining.
Page 306 10-60 Vehicle Care GM's exclusive TPC Spec system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall performance of the vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. GM's TPC Spec number is molded onto the tire's sidewall near the tire size.
Page 307: Different Size Tires And Wheels
If you must replace the vehicle's tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating, and construction type (radial and bias belted tires) as the vehicle's original tires. Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate...
Page 308: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
10-62 Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which grades tires by...
Page 309: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Traction AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
Page 310: Wheel Replacement
10-64 Vehicle Care 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. Some aluminum wheels can be repaired.
Page 311: Tire Chains
Tire Chains WARNING Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash.
Page 312 10-66 Vehicle Care AA rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction as used in a skid. Stop pressing the accelerator pedal and steer to straighten the vehicle. It may be very bumpy and noisy.
Page 313: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
This vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. To use the jacking equipment to change a spare tire safely, follow the instructions below. Then see . To use the tire sealant and compressor kit, see When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), use the following example as a...
Page 314 10-68 Vehicle Care WARNING Overinflating a tire could cause the tire to rupture and you or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the tire sealant and compressor kit instructions and inflate the tire to its recommended pressure. Do not exceed the recommended pressure.
Page 315 Tire Sealant Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the label adhered to the compressor. Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister. The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date. Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer.
Page 316 10-70 Vehicle Care 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (F) onto the tire valve stem. Turn it clockwise until it is tight. 6. Plug the power plug (G) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets. If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet, do not use the cigarette lighter.
Page 317 11. Press the on/off button (A) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off. The tire is not sealed and will continue to leak air until the vehicle is driven and the sealant is distributed in the tire; therefore, Steps 12 through 18 must be done immediately after Step 11.
Page 318 10-72 Vehicle Care 20. Wipe off any sealant from the wheel, tire, and vehicle. 21. Dispose of the used sealant canister and sealant/air hose (F) assembly at a local dealer or in accordance with local state codes and practices. 22. Replace it with a new canister available from your dealer.
Page 319 6. Plug the power plug (G) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets. If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet, do not use the cigarette lighter. If the vehicle only has a cigarette lighter, use the cigarette lighter.
Page 320 10-74 Vehicle Care Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister To remove the sealant canister: 1. Remove the plastic cover. 2. Unscrew the connector (B) from the canister (A). 3. Pull up on the canister (A) to remove it. 4. Replace with a new canister which is available from your dealer.
Page 321: Tire Changing
Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is in the trunk. 1. Open the trunk. See for more information. 2. Remove the spare tire cover. 3. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove it. Then remove the compact spare tire.
Page 322 10-76 Vehicle Care 3. Extend the handle on the wheel wrench by pressing the button and pulling on the end of the wrench. You must do this before using the wheel wrench. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1.
Page 323 5. Position the lift head at the jack location nearest the flat tire. Make sure all of the jack lift head is touching the jacking flange under the body. Do not place the jack under a body panel. 6. Put the compact spare tire near the flat tire.
Page 324 10-78 Vehicle Care 8. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 9. Remove the flat tire. WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
Page 325 13. Lower the vehicle by turning the wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. WARNING Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing.
Page 326 10-80 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat Tire and Tools WARNING 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.
Page 327 6. Place the jack over the bolt (A) on the floor, making sure it contacts the bolt. Thread the jack retainer nut until it contacts the jack. 7. With the valve stem up, place the tire on the compartment floor with the rear of the tire under the trim panel.
Page 328 10-82 Vehicle Care Storing the Spare Tire and Tools WARNING 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.
Page 329: Compact Spare Tire
6. Place the compact spare into the tire compartment with the stow bolt going through the center hole of the wheel. 7. Turn the spare tire retainer nut until it firmly contacts the wheel. Do not over tighten. Compact Spare Tire WARNING Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could...
Page 330: Jump Starting
10-84 Vehicle Care Jump Starting For more information about the vehicle battery, see If the battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. WARNING Batteries can hurt you.
Page 331 needed. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it could save the radio! 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative ( ) terminal locations on each vehicle. Your vehicle's positive (+) terminal and negative ( ) terminal are located under a black cover on the battery.
Page 332 10-86 Vehicle Care Do not connect positive (+) to negative ( ) or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too. And do not connect the negative ( ) cable to the negative ( ) terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks.
Page 333 If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal.
Page 334: Towing The Vehicle
10-88 Vehicle Care Towing Towing the Vehicle To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Care must be taken with vehicles that have low ground clearance and/or special equipment. Always flatbed on a car carrier.
Page 335 Dinghy Towing When dinghy towing, the vehicle should be run at the beginning of each day and at each RV fuel stop for about five minutes. This will ensure proper lubrication of transmission components. To dinghy tow the vehicle from the front with all four wheels on the ground: 1.
Page 336: Appearance Care
10-90 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing Tow the vehicle with the two rear wheels on the ground and the front wheels on a dolly: To tow the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and a dolly: 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. 2.
Page 337 Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can...
Page 338 10-92 Vehicle Care High pressure car washes could cause water to enter the vehicle. Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the vehicle. Use of power washers exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result in damage or removal of paint and decals.
Page 339 Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner. Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent. Wash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the blades.
Page 340: Interior Care
10-94 Vehicle Care At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this.
Page 341 Do not clean the interior using the following cleaners or techniques: Never use a knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface. Never use a stiff brush. It can cause damage. Never apply heavy pressure or rub aggressively with a cleaning cloth.
Page 342 10-96 Vehicle Care Leather Leather, and lighter colored leather in particular, will need more frequent cleaning to prevent the buildup of dust, dirt, and colors transferred from other items so that these do not become permanent stains. To remove dust, a soft cloth dampened with water can be used.
Page 343: Floor Mats
Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. WARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
Page 344 10-98 Vehicle Care The driver side floor mat is held in place by two hooks. Removing and Replacing the Floor Mat 1. Pull up on the rear of the mat to remove it from the hooks. 2. Reinstall the floor mat by lining up the openings in the floor mat over the hooks and push it down into position.

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