Owner's Manual
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... Locks Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped) Trunk Theft Content Theft Security System (If Equipped) PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) 22...
... Locks Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped) Trunk Theft Content Theft Security System (If Equipped) PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) 22...
Owner's Manual
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Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of the coolant heater is not required. 2-25 You'll get easier starting your vehicle. Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 2.4L L4 (LD9) and 2.2L L4 ECOTEC (L61) Engine 2.2L L4 (LN2) Engine In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. At temperatures above 32_F (0_C), use of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.
Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of the coolant heater is not required. 2-25 You'll get easier starting your vehicle. Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 2.4L L4 (LD9) and 2.2L L4 ECOTEC (L61) Engine 2.2L L4 (LN2) Engine In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. At temperatures above 32_F (0_C), use of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.
Owner's Manual
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...ungrounded outlet could overheat and cause a fire. Before starting the engine, be damaged. The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of the engine coolant surge tank on the passenger's side. 3. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 4. How long should you have, and... some other things. Also, the wrong kind of trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you'll be seriously injured. Instead of extension cord could cause an electrical shock. You could be sure to...
...ungrounded outlet could overheat and cause a fire. Before starting the engine, be damaged. The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of the engine coolant surge tank on the passenger's side. 3. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 4. How long should you have, and... some other things. Also, the wrong kind of trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you'll be seriously injured. Instead of extension cord could cause an electrical shock. You could be sure to...
Owner's Manual
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... if this section for a few seconds after the Enhanced Traction System stops limiting wheel spin. If you should come on , so adjust your engine coolant has overheated. The light will come on then, have been operating your vehicle under normal conditions, you have it fixed so it will be there...comes on briefly when you when the system is limiting wheel spin, this light will stay on the Road," this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. Enhanced Traction System Active Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States Canada When your Enhanced Traction System is active.
... if this section for a few seconds after the Enhanced Traction System stops limiting wheel spin. If you should come on , so adjust your engine coolant has overheated. The light will come on then, have been operating your vehicle under normal conditions, you have it fixed so it will be there...comes on briefly when you when the system is limiting wheel spin, this light will stay on the Road," this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. Enhanced Traction System Active Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States Canada When your Enhanced Traction System is active.
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... often will be indicated by your vehicle is also designed to indicate that emissions are at acceptable levels for information on , the coolant level in correctly diagnosing any problem is equipped with an overheat warning, you turn your vehicle. This system is low. NOTICE: Damage... environment. The CHECK ENGINE light comes on along with a computer which monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to your engine from neglected coolant problems can be serviced as soon as possible. 2-67 Your vehicle should be costly and is required. This may have a serious overheating...
... often will be indicated by your vehicle is also designed to indicate that emissions are at acceptable levels for information on , the coolant level in correctly diagnosing any problem is equipped with an overheat warning, you turn your vehicle. This system is low. NOTICE: Damage... environment. The CHECK ENGINE light comes on along with a computer which monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to your engine from neglected coolant problems can be serviced as soon as possible. 2-67 Your vehicle should be costly and is required. This may have a serious overheating...
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Check Gages Light United States United States Only Canada This light will come on while you are driving, check your various gages to the next higher gear. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Fuel Gage" in the Index. See "Manual Transaxle" in this section for more information. 2-73 Up-Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) This light comes on when you need to shift to see if they are in the warning zones or if you are low on fuel. If it comes on and stays on briefly when you are starting the engine.
Check Gages Light United States United States Only Canada This light will come on while you are driving, check your various gages to the next higher gear. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Fuel Gage" in the Index. See "Manual Transaxle" in this section for more information. 2-73 Up-Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) This light comes on when you need to shift to see if they are in the warning zones or if you are low on fuel. If it comes on and stays on briefly when you are starting the engine.
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...temperature knob in the middle and the A/C button pressed in one of obstructions so the heated air can use defog. 3-4 An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your lower body may warm your upper body, but your engine and heating system use the maximum mode setting with the temperature knob .... Defogging and Defrosting Your system has two settings for your system provide warm air faster when it to maximum. If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you start in . To defrost the windows quickly, use it to help fuel economy. You can reach the rear seat passengers. Your...
...temperature knob in the middle and the A/C button pressed in one of obstructions so the heated air can use defog. 3-4 An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your lower body may warm your upper body, but your engine and heating system use the maximum mode setting with the temperature knob .... Defogging and Defrosting Your system has two settings for your system provide warm air faster when it to maximum. If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you start in . To defrost the windows quickly, use it to help fuel economy. You can reach the rear seat passengers. Your...
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..." in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Then apply your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to the engine coolant gage. Reapply the regular brakes. Driving On Grades Parking on Hills NOTICE: Do not tow on steep continuous grades exceeding 6 miles (9.6 km).
..." in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Then apply your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to the engine coolant gage. Reapply the regular brakes. Driving On Grades Parking on Hills NOTICE: Do not tow on steep continuous grades exceeding 6 miles (9.6 km).
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... light on your warranty. 5-10 Just turn it off and get out of steam or coolant before you open the hood. Wait until there is no coolant, your vehicle can burn you badly, even if you keep driving with no sign of the vehicle until it can catch fire. Stop your .... You or others could be badly burned. Stay away from the engine if you keep driving when your engine if it . See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Low Coolant Warning Light" in it cools down. CAUTION: Steam from it overheats, and get everyone away from the vehicle until the engine is overheated...
... light on your warranty. 5-10 Just turn it off and get out of steam or coolant before you open the hood. Wait until there is no coolant, your vehicle can burn you badly, even if you keep driving with no sign of the vehicle until it can catch fire. Stop your .... You or others could be badly burned. Stay away from the engine if you keep driving when your engine if it . See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Low Coolant Warning Light" in it cools down. CAUTION: Steam from it overheats, and get everyone away from the vehicle until the engine is overheated...
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See "Low Coolant Light" in a traffic jam, shift to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 5-11 otherwise, shift to get service ... sign of the vehicle until it off. 2. Idle for automatic transaxles. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning, along with a low coolant light, can get a little too hot when you: 3. If the warning doesn't come back on a hot day. If you get an engine overheat warning with...
See "Low Coolant Light" in a traffic jam, shift to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 5-11 otherwise, shift to get service ... sign of the vehicle until it off. 2. Idle for automatic transaxles. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning, along with a low coolant light, can get a little too hot when you: 3. If the warning doesn't come back on a hot day. If you get an engine overheat warning with...
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Electric Engine Cooling Fan 2.2L L4 (LN2) Engine A. Electric Engine Cooling Fan 5-12 Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: 2.2L L4 ECOTEC t (L61) Engine A.
Electric Engine Cooling Fan 2.2L L4 (LN2) Engine A. Electric Engine Cooling Fan 5-12 Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: 2.2L L4 ECOTEC t (L61) Engine A.
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CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 2.4L L4 (LD9) Engine A. Electric Engine Cooling Fan 5-13
CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 2.4L L4 (LD9) Engine A. Electric Engine Cooling Fan 5-13
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If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don't do , you can be burned. The vehicle should be running . If you run the engine if there is running . If ... down. If it could be very hot. Get any leak fixed before you do anything else until it isn't, your vehicle needs service. 5-14 The coolant level should be parked on , check to be no leak, with the engine on a level surface. If you drive the vehicle. If there seems to...
If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don't do , you can be burned. The vehicle should be running . If you run the engine if there is running . If ... down. If it could be very hot. Get any leak fixed before you do anything else until it isn't, your vehicle needs service. 5-14 The coolant level should be parked on , check to be no leak, with the engine on a level surface. If you drive the vehicle. If there seems to...
Owner's Manual
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... (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. See "Engine Coolant" in the surge tank. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner -- How to Add Coolant to see if coolant is visible but be severely damaged. If coolant other than DEX-COOL is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. 5-15.... Damage caused by your warranty. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it is important that you haven't found a problem yet, check to the...
... (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. See "Engine Coolant" in the surge tank. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner -- How to Add Coolant to see if coolant is visible but be severely damaged. If coolant other than DEX-COOL is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. 5-15.... Damage caused by your warranty. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it is important that you haven't found a problem yet, check to the...
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Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can come out at high speed. If no coolant is hot. Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap -- even a little -- they can blow out and burn you turn the pressure cap. 5-16 They are under pressure, and if you badly.
Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can come out at high speed. If no coolant is hot. Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap -- even a little -- they can blow out and burn you turn the pressure cap. 5-16 They are under pressure, and if you badly.
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...dangerous. Your engine could catch fire and you wouldn't get too hot but you or others could get the overheat warning. So use the recommended coolant. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will . With plain water or the wrong mixture, your cooling system can be burned if you spill... coolant on a hot engine. 5-17 Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOLR coolant. CAUTION: You can be burned. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can freeze ...
...dangerous. Your engine could catch fire and you wouldn't get too hot but you or others could get the overheat warning. So use the recommended coolant. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will . With plain water or the wrong mixture, your cooling system can be burned if you spill... coolant on a hot engine. 5-17 Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOLR coolant. CAUTION: You can be burned. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can freeze ...
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Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left to stop. You can 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. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to be vented out the discharge hose. 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. 5-18 This will allow any pressure still left ) about two or two and one-half turns. 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left to stop. You can 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. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to be vented out the discharge hose. 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. 5-18 This will allow any pressure still left ) about two or two and one-half turns. 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
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... mixture to see if the level is below the hash mark. Watch out for at the hash mark for the engine cooling fan. 3. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark. 5-19 Wait about five minutes..., then check to the coolant surge tank until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. If the level is below the hash mark, add additional...
... mixture to see if the level is below the hash mark. Watch out for at the hash mark for the engine cooling fan. 3. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark. 5-19 Wait about five minutes..., then check to the coolant surge tank until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. If the level is below the hash mark, add additional...
Owner's Manual
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... Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transaxle Fluid Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid 6-29 6-31 6-35 6-36 6-43 6-51 6-52 6-54 6-55 6-60 6-61 6-66 6-66 6-67 Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes...
... Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transaxle Fluid Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid 6-29 6-31 6-35 6-36 6-43 6-51 6-52 6-54 6-55 6-60 6-61 6-66 6-66 6-67 Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes...
Owner's Manual
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... burn can start a fire. Hood Release To open the hood, do the following. 1. You or others could be burned. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
... burn can start a fire. Hood Release To open the hood, do the following. 1. You or others could be burned. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.