For
a More
Detailed Look at
What's Under the Hood
See Section 6
Tire Pressure
See Section 6
Service Station Guide
Oil Viscosity
Engine Oil
See Section 6
Engine Oil Dipstick
See Section 6
Fuel
Use unleaded gas only,
87 Octane or higher.
See Section 6
Cooling System
See Section 5
Hood Release
See Section 6
Windshield Washer
Fluid
See Section 6
Spare Tire Pressure
See Section 5
Battery
See Section 6
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1-800-252-1112
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2000 Buick Century
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Owner's Manual
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Table of Contents
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Your Driving and the Road
5
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Problems on the Road
5
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Maintenance Schedule
6
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Service and Appearance Care
6
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French Language Manual:
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How to Use this Manual
9
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
9
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
10
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Vehicle Symbols
11
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Service Station Guide
12
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Seats and Seat Controls
14
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Reclining Front Seatbacks
15
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Why Safety Belts Work
20
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-- and the Answers
23
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Driver Position
24
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Q: What’s wrong with this?
27
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-shoulder belt, and
31
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-- except for two things
32
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Air Bag Systems
33
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How the Air Bag Systems Work
36
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-frontal impacts
38
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Center Passenger Position
41
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Rear Seat Passengers
43
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Children and Small Adults
46
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Children
49
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Child Restraints
51
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-facing infant
52
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-facing child seat
53
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-only belts;
54
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Top Strap
56
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-facing child
56
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Outside Seat Position
57
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-facing child restraint
63
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Larger Children
66
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Safety Belt Extender
69
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After a Crash
69
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Door Locks
73
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-door child
75
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Remote Keyless Entry
76
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Operation
77
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Battery Replacement
81
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PASS-Key II
85
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New Vehicle “Break-In”
86
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Ignition Positions
87
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Starting Your Engine
88
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-18 C) or colder, the engine
89
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-up. Usually
89
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Automatic Transaxle Operation
91
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-highway scenarios
93
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Parking Brake
95
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Shifting Into PARK (P)
96
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Shifting Out of PARK (P)
98
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Parking Over Things That Burn
99
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Engine Exhaust
100
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CAUTION:
100
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Running Your Engine While
100
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You’re Parked
100
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Tilt-Wheel Adjustable
102
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Steering Column
102
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-Beam Changer
103
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-to-Pass Feature
103
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Windshield Wipers
105
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Exterior Lamps
109
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Headlamp Control
110
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Delayed Headlamp Illumination
110
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Interior Lamps
111
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Illuminated Entry
112
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Delayed Entry Lighting
112
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Delayed Exit Lighting
112
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Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps
113
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Dome Lamp (If Equipped)
113
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Battery Rundown Protection
113
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Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)
114
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Storage Compartments
116
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Ashtrays and Lighter
117
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Sun Visors
117
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Auxiliary Power Connection
118
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(Power Drop)
118
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OnStar System (If Equipped)
118
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Sunroof (If Equipped)
119
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-- Your Information System
120
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Instrument Panel Cluster
121
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Speedometer and Odometer
122
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-- and even
123
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
123
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Air Bag Readiness Light
123
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Low Traction Light
127
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Low Coolant Warning Light
129
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Low Tire Light
129
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp
130
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(Service Engine Soon Light)
130
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-- An emission control system
131
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-up, stalling when you put
132
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Low Oil Level Light
134
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Change Oil Soon Light
134
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Door/Trunk Ajar Warning Light
136
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Fuel Gage
136
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Low Fuel Light
137
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Comfort Controls
139
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Control (If Equipped)
141
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Defogging and Defrosting
144
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Rear Window Defogger
145
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Ventilation System
146
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Audio Systems
147
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(If Equipped)
149
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-FM to select the band
150
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-Deterrent Feature
164
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Understanding Radio Reception
166
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Tips About Your Audio System
166
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-way radio -- be sure you can
166
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Defensive Driving
171
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Drunken Driving
172
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Control of a Vehicle
175
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Enhanced Traction System
178
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-- but the system won’t
179
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Steering
180
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Steering in Emergencies
181
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-- if you can stop in
181
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-- steering around
181
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Off-Road Recovery
182
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Loss of Control
184
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Driving at Night
185
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City Driving
189
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Freeway Driving
190
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Before Leaving on a Long Trip
192
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Highway Hypnosis
192
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Hill and Mountain Roads
193
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Winter Driving
195
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Driving on Snow or Ice
196
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Recreational Vehicle Towing
199
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Loading Your Vehicle
200
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Towing a Trailer
202
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Weight of the Trailer
203
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Weight of the Trailer Tongue
203
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Backing Up
206
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Making Turns
206
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Parking on a Hill
208
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Hazard Warning Flashers
210
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Other Warning Devices
210
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Jump Starting
211
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-) cable to
215
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-) terminal
215
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Towing Your Vehicle
216
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Engine Overheating
217
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-- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( )
219
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-speed driving
219
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Cooling System
220
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-COOL coolant mixture
227
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If a Tire Goes Flat
228
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Changing a Flat Tire
229
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Wheel Center Caps
232
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Wheel Covers
232
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Compact Spare Tire
240
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Ice or Snow
241
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Doing Your Own Service Work
244
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-enhancing additive
246
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Fuels in Foreign Countries
247
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Filling Your Tank
247
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Hood Release
251
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Engine Oil
253
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When to Add Engine Oil
254
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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
258
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid
260
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-- especially in hot weather
261
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Engine Coolant
263
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Radiator Pressure Cap
266
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Power Steering Fluid
266
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What to Use
267
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Windshield Washer Fluid
268
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Bulb Replacement
273
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-quarter turn and remove it
274
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
277
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-quarter
277
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Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp
278
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Trunk Lid Applique
279
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-tighten
279
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Inflation -- Tire Pressure
283
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-type gage to check tire
283
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Tire Inflation Monitor System
284
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
285
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Appearance Care
291
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Care of Safety Belts
293
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Cleaning Glass Surfaces
294
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Cleaning the Outside of the
294
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Windshield and Wiper Blades
294
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Weatherstrips
294
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Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
296
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Cleaning Tires
296
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Sheet Metal Damage
296
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Finish Damage
297
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Underbody Maintenance
297
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Chemical Paint Spotting
297
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Electrical System
299
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-Lock Brakes
302
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-- Passenger’s Side
303
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Replacement Bulbs
305
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Capacities and Specifications
305
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Normal Maintenance
306
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Replacement Parts
306
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Introduction
308
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Part A: Scheduled
310
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Maintenance Services
310
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Scheduled Maintenance
311
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7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
315
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15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
315
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22,500 Miles (37 500 km)
315
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30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
316
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37,500 Miles (62 500 km)
316
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45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
316
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50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
317
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52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
317
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60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
318
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67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
318
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75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
318
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82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
319
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90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
319
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97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
319
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100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
320
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150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
320
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At Each Fuel Fill
321
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At Least Once a Month
321
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At Least Twice a Year
322
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At Least Once a Year
322
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Part C: Periodic
325
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Maintenance Inspections
325
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Throttle System Inspection
326
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Brake System Inspection
326
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-up, binding, leaks, cracks
326
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Part D: Recommended Fluids
327
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Part E: Maintenance Record
328
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Maintenance Record
328
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Customer Assistance for Text
336
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Telephone (TTY) Users
336
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Customer Assistance Offices
336
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Roadside Assistance
338
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Courtesy Transportation
339
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Warranty Information
340
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
342
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TO GENERAL MOTORS
342
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Ordering Owner Publications
342
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