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How t o Use this Manual These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster w These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel Engine Oil Pressure Brake Anti-Lock Brakes Here are some other symbols you may see: Fuse Trunk Release Lighter Horn Speaker Hood Release a w 3f !r Rear Window Defogge Ventilating Fan Power Window Qj-J
How t o Use this Manual These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster w These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel Engine Oil Pressure Brake Anti-Lock Brakes Here are some other symbols you may see: Fuse Trunk Release Lighter Horn Speaker Hood Release a w 3f !r Rear Window Defogge Ventilating Fan Power Window Qj-J
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The answer depends on the weather, the kind of trying to list everything here, ask w.e that you contact a Pontiac dealer in the area where you'll be parking your vehicle. How long should you the best advice forthat particular area. this manual, these In ...3re referred to store the cord as it away from moving engineparts. Instead of oil you have, and some other things. I Automtic Transaxle lour automatic transaxle has a shift ever located onthe console between the ;eats. rhere are several different positions...
The answer depends on the weather, the kind of trying to list everything here, ask w.e that you contact a Pontiac dealer in the area where you'll be parking your vehicle. How long should you the best advice forthat particular area. this manual, these In ...3re referred to store the cord as it away from moving engineparts. Instead of oil you have, and some other things. I Automtic Transaxle lour automatic transaxle has a shift ever located onthe console between the ;eats. rhere are several different positions...
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If the light comes on and stays on while you on are driving, check your various gages see to if they arein the warning zones. oil pressure Gage (3.1L V6 ENGINE) The oil pressure gage showsthe engine 3i.l pressure in Check Gauges Light This light will come briefly when you are starting the engine. Zanadian vehiclesindicate pressure in psi (pounds per square nch) when the engine is running.
If the light comes on and stays on while you on are driving, check your various gages see to if they arein the warning zones. oil pressure Gage (3.1L V6 ENGINE) The oil pressure gage showsthe engine 3i.l pressure in Check Gauges Light This light will come briefly when you are starting the engine. Zanadian vehiclesindicate pressure in psi (pounds per square nch) when the engine is running.
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...will comeon as a test to Start. Haveit fixed right away. -' Check oil Light (2.OL L4 ENGINE) This light should be costly and is not receiving enough oil. If it repaired. Check your oil level sure (be low oil, or could be your vehicle is a level surface), and on bring the.... NOTICE: Damage to theproper level, if necessary. If the light comes on while starting your engine from neglected oil problemscan be checked. Thisindicates that your engine is not covered by your engine oil level should come briefly while on you male a hard stop, thelight may have some other...
...will comeon as a test to Start. Haveit fixed right away. -' Check oil Light (2.OL L4 ENGINE) This light should be costly and is not receiving enough oil. If it repaired. Check your oil level sure (be low oil, or could be your vehicle is a level surface), and on bring the.... NOTICE: Damage to theproper level, if necessary. If the light comes on while starting your engine from neglected oil problemscan be checked. Thisindicates that your engine is not covered by your engine oil level should come briefly while on you male a hard stop, thelight may have some other...
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... nuts and,if you have a wheel cover, use your vehicle. Raise the vehicle by rotating the NOTICE: Do not jackor lift the vehicle using the oil pan. Be sure to fit the jack lift head into theproper location before raising your fingers to fit. 12. jack handle clockwise. Problems on the...
... nuts and,if you have a wheel cover, use your vehicle. Raise the vehicle by rotating the NOTICE: Do not jackor lift the vehicle using the oil pan. Be sure to fit the jack lift head into theproper location before raising your fingers to fit. 12. jack handle clockwise. Problems on the...
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... 170 170 173 174 175 180 186 186 187 190 191 192 194 194 Service ...Fuel ...Hood Release...Engine Oil...Air Cleaner ...H e r e you will find information ...Transaxle Fluid . about Bulb Replacement ...your Pontiac Engine Coolant...This part begins with service and ...Power Steering Fluid fuel information. and then it ...Windshield Washer Fluid...
... 170 170 173 174 175 180 186 186 187 190 191 192 194 194 Service ...Fuel ...Hood Release...Engine Oil...Air Cleaner ...H e r e you will find information ...Transaxle Fluid . about Bulb Replacement ...your Pontiac Engine Coolant...This part begins with service and ...Power Steering Fluid fuel information. and then it ...Windshield Washer Fluid...
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...all. Do to not use leaded gasoline.If you use , spark plugscan get fouled, the exhaust system can corrode, and your engine oil can also write at continuous use even one tanldul, your vehicle. of that does business in the country where you planon driving inanother ...country outside the U.S. Service & Appearance Care To checkon fuel availability,ask an auto club, orcontact a major oil company that means All costly repairsthat wouldn't be covered by your Vehicle and . or Canada, unleaded fuelmay be damaged. Use unleaded fuel only....
...all. Do to not use leaded gasoline.If you use , spark plugscan get fouled, the exhaust system can corrode, and your engine oil can also write at continuous use even one tanldul, your vehicle. of that does business in the country where you planon driving inanother ...country outside the U.S. Service & Appearance Care To checkon fuel availability,ask an auto club, orcontact a major oil company that means All costly repairsthat wouldn't be covered by your Vehicle and . or Canada, unleaded fuelmay be damaged. Use unleaded fuel only....
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Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick . (if equipped) 4. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if equipped) 6. Air Cleaner 9. Battery 8. Thermostat Housing Pressure Cap 154 Engine Coolant Recovery Tank 2. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 7. Brake Fluid Reservoir 5. Engine Oil Dipstick, Engine Oil Fill Cap IO. Service & Appearance Care 2.0L L4 Engine (CODE H) When you open hood, you'll see: the 1.
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick . (if equipped) 4. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if equipped) 6. Air Cleaner 9. Battery 8. Thermostat Housing Pressure Cap 154 Engine Coolant Recovery Tank 2. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 7. Brake Fluid Reservoir 5. Engine Oil Dipstick, Engine Oil Fill Cap IO. Service & Appearance Care 2.0L L4 Engine (CODE H) When you open hood, you'll see: the 1.
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Engine Oil Dipstick Brake Fluid Reservoir 5. Battery 7. Engine Coolant Surge Tank 2. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if equipped) 6. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick . (if equipped) 4. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 8. Air Cleaner 9. 3.1L V6 Engine (CODE T ) When you open the hood, you'll see: 1. Engine Oil Fill Cap IO.
Engine Oil Dipstick Brake Fluid Reservoir 5. Battery 7. Engine Coolant Surge Tank 2. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if equipped) 6. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick . (if equipped) 4. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 8. Air Cleaner 9. 3.1L V6 Engine (CODE T ) When you open the hood, you'll see: 1. Engine Oil Fill Cap IO.
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... cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be level on , itmeans you 'll need to check your engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder. Remove it back in all the way back in when you must be damaged. order to use.... Service & Appearance Care Engine Oil If the CHECK OIL light onthe instrument panel comes on ground. of For crankcase capacity, seeCapacities and Specifications in the Index. you 're through. This section...
... cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be level on , itmeans you 'll need to check your engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder. Remove it back in all the way back in when you must be damaged. order to use.... Service & Appearance Care Engine Oil If the CHECK OIL light onthe instrument panel comes on ground. of For crankcase capacity, seeCapacities and Specifications in the Index. you 're through. This section...
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HOT NEATHEI ONE OF THESE LABELS LOOK FOR 2.0L L4: Adding Engine Oil #hat Kind of Oil to Use 3eginning midyear1993, oils of he oil container, and use only oils that the oil has been certified )y the American PetroleumInstitute :API),and is preferred for use your in the as ollowing chart: SAE 5W-30 PREFERRED COLD ...WEATHER IF MEITHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SAE 1OW-30 GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE, SAC30 GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 40 DEGREES F (4 DEGREES c). l DO NOT USE SAE 1OW-40, SAE 2OW-50OR ANY OTHER ...
HOT NEATHEI ONE OF THESE LABELS LOOK FOR 2.0L L4: Adding Engine Oil #hat Kind of Oil to Use 3eginning midyear1993, oils of he oil container, and use only oils that the oil has been certified )y the American PetroleumInstitute :API),and is preferred for use your in the as ollowing chart: SAE 5W-30 PREFERRED COLD ...WEATHER IF MEITHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SAE 1OW-30 GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE, SAC30 GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 40 DEGREES F (4 DEGREES c). l DO NOT USE SAE 1OW-40, SAE 2OW-50OR ANY OTHER ...
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.... If you cannot find oilswith the new "starburst" symbol on the container will help you cannot find oils with the "starburst" symbol, youshould look for oilswith the doughnut shaped symbol, containingthe threethings noted above . Your Pontiac dealeris ready to your vehicle. Most trips are less than 10 miles(16 km). However, you...
.... If you cannot find oilswith the new "starburst" symbol on the container will help you cannot find oils with the "starburst" symbol, youshould look for oilswith the doughnut shaped symbol, containingthe threethings noted above . Your Pontiac dealeris ready to your vehicle. Most trips are less than 10 miles(16 km). However, you...
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...replace the air filter. you If NOTICE: have a problem properly disposing of oil products.) Used oil can cause a damaging engine fire. Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used oil, ask your used engine oil. (See manufacturer's the warnings about the use and disposal of If the...cancer? Always havethe air cleaner in the trash, pouring it to a place that collects used oil. Clean your engine, which will damageit. station or a local recycling center for your own oil, besure to reinstall the aircleaner filter and replace the cover tightly. Be sure to drain all...
...replace the air filter. you If NOTICE: have a problem properly disposing of oil products.) Used oil can cause a damaging engine fire. Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used oil, ask your used engine oil. (See manufacturer's the warnings about the use and disposal of If the...cancer? Always havethe air cleaner in the trash, pouring it to a place that collects used oil. Clean your engine, which will damageit. station or a local recycling center for your own oil, besure to reinstall the aircleaner filter and replace the cover tightly. Be sure to drain all...
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Be sure to reinstall the air cleaner filter and replace the cover tightly. ' 60 I Wait at a Pontiac dealership Service Department. To getthe right reading,the fluid should beat normal operating temperature, which is changed. NOTICE: Too much can Too mean that some ... Maintenance Schedule to determine when to 93°C). If it yourself, besure to have to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is 180°F 200°F to (82°C to change Scheduled Maintenance your transaxle. How to get a false reading on hot engine parts or exhaust...
Be sure to reinstall the air cleaner filter and replace the cover tightly. ' 60 I Wait at a Pontiac dealership Service Department. To getthe right reading,the fluid should beat normal operating temperature, which is changed. NOTICE: Too much can Too mean that some ... Maintenance Schedule to determine when to 93°C). If it yourself, besure to have to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is 180°F 200°F to (82°C to change Scheduled Maintenance your transaxle. How to get a false reading on hot engine parts or exhaust...
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... The manual transaxle dipstick is located on the driver's side near rear of the the transaxle case. How to Check Because this done at a Pontiac dealership Service Fluid Department. 162 . . When to 3.1 L V6: Adding Automatic Transaxle difficult, you may choose have this operation can be a... little to Check A good timeto have it checked is when the engine oil is changed. I After adding fluid, recheckthe fluid level as described under How to Check. However, the fluid in your new vehicle warranty. Service...
... The manual transaxle dipstick is located on the driver's side near rear of the the transaxle case. How to Check Because this done at a Pontiac dealership Service Fluid Department. 162 . . When to 3.1 L V6: Adding Automatic Transaxle difficult, you may choose have this operation can be a... little to Check A good timeto have it checked is when the engine oil is changed. I After adding fluid, recheckthe fluid level as described under How to Check. However, the fluid in your new vehicle warranty. Service...
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... in wear adjust properly. If you are first appliedor lightly Your Pontiac has front disc brakes and applied. Your rear drum braltes don't...not return to normal height,or if there is moving (except drums should always be replaced as engine oil, in that way, may cause a brake squeal when the Brake Wear a few times. inspected each... Also, rear brake backing up and firmly applyingthe and the t h e your brakes. When pedal firmly). of mineral-based oil, such as complete axlesets. miles (1600 l a ) , so your brakeswill is wrongwith your vehicle is a rapid increase pedal...
... in wear adjust properly. If you are first appliedor lightly Your Pontiac has front disc brakes and applied. Your rear drum braltes don't...not return to normal height,or if there is moving (except drums should always be replaced as engine oil, in that way, may cause a brake squeal when the Brake Wear a few times. inspected each... Also, rear brake backing up and firmly applyingthe and the t h e your brakes. When pedal firmly). of mineral-based oil, such as complete axlesets. miles (1600 l a ) , so your brakeswill is wrongwith your vehicle is a rapid increase pedal...
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... air type instructions described earlier. Rub with a clean cloth. Service & Appearance Care Greasy or Oily Stains Such as grease, oil,butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, Wipe with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt.You may cause them off excess stain. wax crayon,tar and...
... air type instructions described earlier. Rub with a clean cloth. Service & Appearance Care Greasy or Oily Stains Such as grease, oil,butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, Wipe with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt.You may cause them off excess stain. wax crayon,tar and...
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...finish of 4 Finish Damage and other salts, ice Chemicals used for ice and snow Some weather and atmospheric melting agents, road oil tar, tree and removal and dust control can collect on conditions can create a chemicalfallout. corrode quicklyand may develop into the paint...Material sap, bird droppings, chemicals from your in closed areas of purchase, repaired right away. into a washing systemcan do this , Pontiac will Your dealeror an underbody vehicle whichever comesfirst. major repair expense. Minor chipsand scratches can be corrected your dealer or other foreign and ...
...finish of 4 Finish Damage and other salts, ice Chemicals used for ice and snow Some weather and atmospheric melting agents, road oil tar, tree and removal and dust control can collect on conditions can create a chemicalfallout. corrode quicklyand may develop into the paint...Material sap, bird droppings, chemicals from your in closed areas of purchase, repaired right away. into a washing systemcan do this , Pontiac will Your dealeror an underbody vehicle whichever comesfirst. major repair expense. Minor chipsand scratches can be corrected your dealer or other foreign and ...
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Warning Indicator; A/C; Audible Warning System; Check Oil Light Windshield Wipers/Washer Gages; Audible Warning System; Multi-Port Fuel Injection Heat; BrakeTransaxle Shift Interlock; Glove Light Box Stop Lights; Rear Compartment Courtesy Light; ...
Warning Indicator; A/C; Audible Warning System; Check Oil Light Windshield Wipers/Washer Gages; Audible Warning System; Multi-Port Fuel Injection Heat; BrakeTransaxle Shift Interlock; Glove Light Box Stop Lights; Rear Compartment Courtesy Light; ...
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... are approximate. Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement ...4.0 quarts 3.8 L 6.6 L After Complete Overhaul ...6.9 quarts When draining or replacing torque converter, more oil may be needed . additional ask For information, see your Pontiac dealer. Service & Appearance Care Capacities & Specifications 3.8 L Engine Crankcase ...4.0 quarts When changing filter, up to the appropriate level, as recommended inthis manual...
... are approximate. Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement ...4.0 quarts 3.8 L 6.6 L After Complete Overhaul ...6.9 quarts When draining or replacing torque converter, more oil may be needed . additional ask For information, see your Pontiac dealer. Service & Appearance Care Capacities & Specifications 3.8 L Engine Crankcase ...4.0 quarts When changing filter, up to the appropriate level, as recommended inthis manual...