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...Ventilation @?&,p.i.-;; I. Turn the fan control knob to a comfortable setting. 3. Turn the air control knob to a comfortable setting. See "Engine Block Heater" in cold weather (around +20°F/-8"C or lower) to the right. 3. Turn the temperature control knob to 3 . 2. Because an... engine block heater warms the engine coolant, your vehicle's heating system can still direct outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is equipped with an engine block heater, you keep your vehicle. This setting directs cool air toward your body and warmer air ...
...Ventilation @?&,p.i.-;; I. Turn the fan control knob to a comfortable setting. 3. Turn the air control knob to a comfortable setting. See "Engine Block Heater" in cold weather (around +20°F/-8"C or lower) to the right. 3. Turn the temperature control knob to 3 . 2. Because an... engine block heater warms the engine coolant, your vehicle's heating system can still direct outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is equipped with an engine block heater, you keep your vehicle. This setting directs cool air toward your body and warmer air ...
Owner's Manual
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...you may become dry,. This is normal because the system is MAX: Provides maximum cooling or designed to cycle the compressor onand quick cool-down on , the way to keep the desired coolingand help your vehicle's engine speed and power. of all un settings, described below. For an freezing. This ...setting directs air through the upper air vents. Turn the air control knob to the right. "Heater Controls" earlier in this part. When the air conditioner is used for normal cooling on hot...
...you may become dry,. This is normal because the system is MAX: Provides maximum cooling or designed to cycle the compressor onand quick cool-down on , the way to keep the desired coolingand help your vehicle's engine speed and power. of all un settings, described below. For an freezing. This ...setting directs air through the upper air vents. Turn the air control knob to the right. "Heater Controls" earlier in this part. When the air conditioner is used for normal cooling on hot...
Owner's Manual
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... the wheel? On two-lane highways or undivided multilane highways that do about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with a comfortably cool interior. 0 Keep your eyes moving. This can help you do not have controlled access, you'll wantto watch for some tips: 0 Make sure your vehicle... signs and signals, shopping centers with direct access to the sides. Examples are some situations not usually found on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush the wind of against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
... the wheel? On two-lane highways or undivided multilane highways that do about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with a comfortably cool interior. 0 Keep your eyes moving. This can help you do not have controlled access, you'll wantto watch for some tips: 0 Make sure your vehicle... signs and signals, shopping centers with direct access to the sides. Examples are some situations not usually found on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush the wind of against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Owner's Manual
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You brakes, tires, cooling system and would then have . Shift down to let your brakesdo it all ... of your brakes on mountain roads. For safety, treat drowsiness on steep hills or mountains is this: let 1 your engine do some exercise, or both. As in bright light. You hard on a steep important thing to know is different...get so hot that can cause drowsiness. I \ Ifyou don't shift down without excessive use of the slowing slope. The most engine assist your brakes. Don't make your overall vision at night. Your Driving and the Road h t u ana mzountain Wear good...
You brakes, tires, cooling system and would then have . Shift down to let your brakesdo it all ... of your brakes on mountain roads. For safety, treat drowsiness on steep hills or mountains is this: let 1 your engine do some exercise, or both. As in bright light. You hard on a steep important thing to know is different...get so hot that can cause drowsiness. I \ Ifyou don't shift down without excessive use of the slowing slope. The most engine assist your brakes. Don't make your overall vision at night. Your Driving and the Road h t u ana mzountain Wear good...
Owner's Manual
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... lane. You'll want to do all the work well. If a vehicle is dangerous. Your brakes will have to shift down . The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission, and you 're going uphill. They could getso hot that let you go over the top of a hill, be alert. Drive at... takes longer to go downhill. You may 0 want to leave extra room to these and takeappropriate action. I off is passing you and doesn't have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you won't be something in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. You may see highway signs...
... lane. You'll want to do all the work well. If a vehicle is dangerous. Your brakes will have to shift down . The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission, and you 're going uphill. They could getso hot that let you go over the top of a hill, be alert. Drive at... takes longer to go downhill. You may 0 want to leave extra room to these and takeappropriate action. I off is passing you and doesn't have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you won't be something in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. You may see highway signs...
Owner's Manual
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If you're trailering, it's a good idea to see that are especially importantin trailer operation are tight. Eachof these sections before you start your trip. Check periodically to review these is covered in this manual, and the Index will need service more on this. Seethe Maintenance Schedule for more often when you're pulling a trailer. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you find them quickly. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are automatic transmission fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system, and brake adjustment.
If you're trailering, it's a good idea to see that are especially importantin trailer operation are tight. Eachof these sections before you start your trip. Check periodically to review these is covered in this manual, and the Index will need service more on this. Seethe Maintenance Schedule for more often when you're pulling a trailer. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you find them quickly. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are automatic transmission fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system, and brake adjustment.
Owner's Manual
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...the hood, here's what you'll see if the warning stops. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your engine under load (in VEHICLE until it cools down. Coolant recovery tank 2. Try to keep your vehicle right away. get the overheat warning withno sign of steam, you can ...idle the engine for about ten minutes. Radiator pressure cap 3. Just to lift the hood butto slower). If there's still no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive normally. Cooling System When you decide it off. 2. But then, if you...
...the hood, here's what you'll see if the warning stops. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your engine under load (in VEHICLE until it cools down. Coolant recovery tank 2. Try to keep your vehicle right away. get the overheat warning withno sign of steam, you can ...idle the engine for about ten minutes. Radiator pressure cap 3. Just to lift the hood butto slower). If there's still no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive normally. Cooling System When you decide it off. 2. But then, if you...
Owner's Manual
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... before you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. If it is a leak. Don't run the engine, it cools down. That could lose all coolant. Radiator pressure cap 3. When it isn't, you drive the vehiclc A 4 I... I A An electric fan under the hood can start up engine is boiling, don't do , you . Coldant recovery tank 2. Electric engine fans I CAUTION: I even when...
... before you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. If it is a leak. Don't run the engine, it cools down. That could lose all coolant. Radiator pressure cap 3. When it isn't, you drive the vehiclc A 4 I... I A An electric fan under the hood can start up engine is boiling, don't do , you . Coldant recovery tank 2. Electric engine fans I CAUTION: I even when...
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...set for more information about the proper coolant mix.) Adding only plain waterto your vehicle needs service. With plain water or the wrong mix, your engine could be burned. If there seems to be no leak, check see to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you wouldn't get too hot but ... and you or others could get theoverheat warning. How to Add Coolant to if the electric engine fanis running . Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can be running . I 195 = = If it isn't, your cooling system can boil before the proper coolant mix will. Use a 50/50 m'ixof clean water...
...set for more information about the proper coolant mix.) Adding only plain waterto your vehicle needs service. With plain water or the wrong mix, your engine could be burned. If there seems to be no leak, check see to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you wouldn't get too hot but ... and you or others could get theoverheat warning. How to Add Coolant to if the electric engine fanis running . Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can be running . I 195 = = If it isn't, your cooling system can boil before the proper coolant mix will. Use a 50/50 m'ixof clean water...
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Problems on the Road I Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts. You can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. CAUTION: A You can try. If the overheat warning continues, there's one more thing YOU can be sure the cooling system is at or above FULL COLD, start your ...vehicle. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it . I' I In cold weather, water can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator, but be burned if you do it will burn if the engine parts are hot ...
Problems on the Road I Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts. You can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. CAUTION: A You can try. If the overheat warning continues, there's one more thing YOU can be sure the cooling system is at or above FULL COLD, start your ...vehicle. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it . I' I In cold weather, water can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator, but be burned if you do it will burn if the engine parts are hot ...
Owner's Manual
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... there is no longer hot. Remove the pressure cap. 3. Turn the pressure cap slowly to stop. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure left until it first stops. (Don'[ press down as you hear.... I L How to Add Coolant to the base of the filler neck. Fill the radiator with the proper mix, up to the Radiator [3.41, L32 (Code S ) Engine) 1.
... there is no longer hot. Remove the pressure cap. 3. Turn the pressure cap slowly to stop. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure left until it first stops. (Don'[ press down as you hear.... I L How to Add Coolant to the base of the filler neck. Fill the radiator with the proper mix, up to the Radiator [3.41, L32 (Code S ) Engine) 1.
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You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure left until it first stops. {Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. I 7. Turn the pressure cap slowly to the Radiator the arrows on the pressure cap line up (5.7LLTl (Code P) Engine) like this. 1. A hiss means there is no longer hot. ... . Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure How to Add Coolant to the left .
You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure left until it first stops. {Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. I 7. Turn the pressure cap slowly to the Radiator the arrows on the pressure cap line up (5.7LLTl (Code P) Engine) like this. 1. A hiss means there is no longer hot. ... . Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure How to Add Coolant to the left .
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Remove the pressure cap. - - - Fill with the proper mix. Problems on a hot engine. 4. Don't spill coolant on the Road 2. After the engine cools, open the air bleed valves on hot engine parts. Close the bleed valves. 3. m u m w lr you spm I coolant on the heater return hose and water pump inlet. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it . Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you see a steady streamof coolant coming from the bleed valves. 5. Add coolant until you turn it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Remove the pressure cap. - - - Fill with the proper mix. Problems on a hot engine. 4. Don't spill coolant on the Road 2. After the engine cools, open the air bleed valves on hot engine parts. Close the bleed valves. 3. m u m w lr you spm I coolant on the heater return hose and water pump inlet. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it . Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you see a steady streamof coolant coming from the bleed valves. 5. Add coolant until you turn it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Owner's Manual
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... the fluid level is good, install the plug and be sureit is cool enough for you could come out and fall on gine parts, starting a fire. However, the fluid in the next steps. How to Check: Because this done at a Pontiac dealership Service Department. Then, follow all the instructions here, or you... may choose to have it yourself, be a little difficult, you do it checked is when the engine oil is to up the bottom of th Id could get an accurate reading if yo eck your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on the transmission case. If the fluid level islow, add...
... the fluid level is good, install the plug and be sureit is cool enough for you could come out and fall on gine parts, starting a fire. However, the fluid in the next steps. How to Check: Because this done at a Pontiac dealership Service Department. Then, follow all the instructions here, or you... may choose to have it yourself, be a little difficult, you do it checked is when the engine oil is to up the bottom of th Id could get an accurate reading if yo eck your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on the transmission case. If the fluid level islow, add...
Owner's Manual
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... proper engine temperature. Your engine could catch.... Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can be burned. PAIITlnN= your engine could be dangerous. You can also use this mixture, you wouldn't get the overheat ...boiling protection upto 262°F (128°C). With plain water or the wrong mix, your cooling system can boil before the proper coolant mix will : 0 Give freezing protection down to Use...If you have a problem with a complete coolant flush and refill. Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is set for the proper...
... proper engine temperature. Your engine could catch.... Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can be burned. PAIITlnN= your engine could be dangerous. You can also use this mixture, you wouldn't get the overheat ...boiling protection upto 262°F (128°C). With plain water or the wrong mix, your cooling system can boil before the proper coolant mix will : 0 Give freezing protection down to Use...If you have a problem with a complete coolant flush and refill. Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is set for the proper...
Owner's Manual
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...need more coalant, add the proper mix at the reovery tank, but only when your engine is very lowor empty, also add coolant to the radiator. If the tank is cool. See the followingprocedure and referto "Engine Overheating" in the Index. - Never turn the pressure cap - Don't spill coolant on... hot engine parts. Add coolant mix at the coolant recovery tank, but be careful not to...
...need more coalant, add the proper mix at the reovery tank, but only when your engine is very lowor empty, also add coolant to the radiator. If the tank is cool. See the followingprocedure and referto "Engine Overheating" in the Index. - Never turn the pressure cap - Don't spill coolant on... hot engine parts. Add coolant mix at the coolant recovery tank, but be careful not to...
Owner's Manual
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... tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the C mark. When the engine compartment is hot, the level should be at the H mark. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. When the engine compartment is cool, the level should be at the fluid levelon the dipstick. I I W U I IWI When adding power...
... tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the C mark. When the engine compartment is hot, the level should be at the H mark. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. When the engine compartment is cool, the level should be at the fluid levelon the dipstick. I I W U I IWI When adding power...
Owner's Manual
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... on the road Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motoris protected and don't have a problem on your vehicle thatyou can . 271 = One is in the engine compartment. Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your instrument panel. An electrical overload will go Look at the silver-colored band inside the... cause the lights to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. or get fixed. Replace itas soon as sure to get along without like the radio cigarette lighter-and use its fuse, if it you need...
... on the road Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motoris protected and don't have a problem on your vehicle thatyou can . 271 = One is in the engine compartment. Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your instrument panel. An electrical overload will go Look at the silver-colored band inside the... cause the lights to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. or get fixed. Replace itas soon as sure to get along without like the radio cigarette lighter-and use its fuse, if it you need...
Owner's Manual
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... label under the hood. Automatic Transmission 10 pt. (4.7 L)* Drain and Refill ...Overhaul VIN Engine Code S ...16.7 pt. (7.9 L)* 22.4 pt. (10.6 L)* VIN Engine Code P ...Cooling System VIN Engine CodeS With Manual Transmission ...12.5 qt. (11.8 L) With Automatic Transmission ...12.3 qt. (11.6 L) VIN Engine CodeP With Manual Transmission ...15.3 qt. (14.5 L) 15.1 qt. (14.3 L) With Automatic Transmission...
... label under the hood. Automatic Transmission 10 pt. (4.7 L)* Drain and Refill ...Overhaul VIN Engine Code S ...16.7 pt. (7.9 L)* 22.4 pt. (10.6 L)* VIN Engine Code P ...Cooling System VIN Engine CodeS With Manual Transmission ...12.5 qt. (11.8 L) With Automatic Transmission ...12.3 qt. (11.6 L) VIN Engine CodeP With Manual Transmission ...15.3 qt. (14.5 L) 15.1 qt. (14.3 L) With Automatic Transmission...
Owner's Manual
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... refill the system with new or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M. ITEM NO. This provides proper freeze protection, corrosion inhibitor level and engine operating temperature. To help ensure proper operation, we recommend a pressure test of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. Clean the outside of both the...
... refill the system with new or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M. ITEM NO. This provides proper freeze protection, corrosion inhibitor level and engine operating temperature. To help ensure proper operation, we recommend a pressure test of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. Clean the outside of both the...