Owner's Manual
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...find on your controls: These symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS COOLANT AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR RAM€ A These symbols are important for you may see: WIPER Q DOOR LOCK UNLOCK f ... FOG LAMPS $0 VENTILATING FAN - b v ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e , p3 FUEL ) ANTI~LOCK BRAKES l TURN SIGNALS e p$ WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE -eI-1 FUSE LIGHTER m PARKING LAMPS ( ) 0 HORN )tr a ( ) @ SPEAKER ,\I/, AIR BAG COULD EXPLODE BATTERY e?
...find on your controls: These symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS COOLANT AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR RAM€ A These symbols are important for you may see: WIPER Q DOOR LOCK UNLOCK f ... FOG LAMPS $0 VENTILATING FAN - b v ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e , p3 FUEL ) ANTI~LOCK BRAKES l TURN SIGNALS e p$ WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE -eI-1 FUSE LIGHTER m PARKING LAMPS ( ) 0 HORN )tr a ( ) @ SPEAKER ,\I/, AIR BAG COULD EXPLODE BATTERY e?
Owner's Manual
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...three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. , '' In very cold weather, F (- 18O C)or colder, the engine 0" coolant heatercan help. Usually, the coolant heater should plugged in ? How long shouldYQU keep it couldbe damaged. Turn off the engine. 2. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-...answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of extension cord could cause an electrical shock. If the cord won't reach, use the coolant heater: 1. If you have, and some otherthings. The dealer can give the best advicefor you that you contact your Pontkc dealer in...
...three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. , '' In very cold weather, F (- 18O C)or colder, the engine 0" coolant heatercan help. Usually, the coolant heater should plugged in ? How long shouldYQU keep it couldbe damaged. Turn off the engine. 2. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-...answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of extension cord could cause an electrical shock. If the cord won't reach, use the coolant heater: 1. If you have, and some otherthings. The dealer can give the best advicefor you that you contact your Pontkc dealer in...
Owner's Manual
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... 20 seconds, the system may overheat. Check to do. "Engine Overheating" See the Index. If it After the buIb check, the light go on ,coolant. it doesn't come on when youturn on the Road," manual this option. vehicle and turn,off the road, stop your engine... coolant has overheated. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index. , .-; '. . .-. If you It means that your soon as In the section "Problems on the ignition, but your engine is not running,as a...
... 20 seconds, the system may overheat. Check to do. "Engine Overheating" See the Index. If it After the buIb check, the light go on ,coolant. it doesn't come on when youturn on the Road," manual this option. vehicle and turn,off the road, stop your engine... coolant has overheated. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index. , .-; '. . .-. If you It means that your soon as In the section "Problems on the ignition, but your engine is not running,as a...
Owner's Manual
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... add only the proper fluid. Check Gages Warning Light (Option) , , This light will come on briefly when you are driving, on check your gages forfuel, coolant temperature, okl pressure or voltage.
... add only the proper fluid. Check Gages Warning Light (Option) , , This light will come on briefly when you are driving, on check your gages forfuel, coolant temperature, okl pressure or voltage.
Owner's Manual
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The shows: HUD CHECK GAGES I I km/h MPH 0 Speedometerreading T r signal indicators un High-beam indicator symbol CHECK GAGES message (for law oil pressure, high coolant temperature,low oil level and low fuel) Low fuel warning symbol. When the ignition keyis turned to RUN, a l possible l HUD images will come then the ...
The shows: HUD CHECK GAGES I I km/h MPH 0 Speedometerreading T r signal indicators un High-beam indicator symbol CHECK GAGES message (for law oil pressure, high coolant temperature,low oil level and low fuel) Low fuel warning symbol. When the ignition keyis turned to RUN, a l possible l HUD images will come then the ...
Owner's Manual
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...about full. 'The 30% windshield portionof the vehicle outlinewill also glow. the ignition on , see "Engine Coolant" in the Index. Thenit goes to on , entire center lights for fuel, coolant temperature, oil pressure or battery voltage. When you turn on while you are low on and stays If ...to work. The vehicle outline will show you which door it comes onfor more than about halffull. Driver Information Center 31-( WASHER FLUID LOW COOLANT CHECK QAOES VOOD DOOR TRUNK AJAR DRIVER INFORMATION (I J, TRIP , CHECK OIL LEVEL LAMP MONITOR FUNCTION MONITOR:This lets you know if you are...
...about full. 'The 30% windshield portionof the vehicle outlinewill also glow. the ignition on , see "Engine Coolant" in the Index. Thenit goes to on , entire center lights for fuel, coolant temperature, oil pressure or battery voltage. When you turn on while you are low on and stays If ...to work. The vehicle outline will show you which door it comes onfor more than about halffull. Driver Information Center 31-( WASHER FLUID LOW COOLANT CHECK QAOES VOOD DOOR TRUNK AJAR DRIVER INFORMATION (I J, TRIP , CHECK OIL LEVEL LAMP MONITOR FUNCTION MONITOR:This lets you know if you are...
Owner's Manual
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... temperature. will continue to flow through the MODE setting will override fan this button turn the system Fresh air to display the outside a r temperature, i engine coolant temperature, and time since the engine was last started. The exterior temperature display sensor is accurate when the vehicle moving. During stops, or is while...
... temperature. will continue to flow through the MODE setting will override fan this button turn the system Fresh air to display the outside a r temperature, i engine coolant temperature, and time since the engine was last started. The exterior temperature display sensor is accurate when the vehicle moving. During stops, or is while...
Owner's Manual
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... of the vehicle until it overheats, and get everyone away from thevehicle until the engine is no coolant, your Pontiac's instrument on panel. Wait until there is cool. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage or the warning light about a hot engine your vehicle can be badly damaged. I ... Light" in it . If you open the hood. badly, even if you keep driving with no sign of steam or coolant before opening the hood. See "Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Coolant Steam froman overheated engine can catch You or fire. The costly repairs would not be badly burned.
... of the vehicle until it overheats, and get everyone away from thevehicle until the engine is no coolant, your Pontiac's instrument on panel. Wait until there is cool. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage or the warning light about a hot engine your vehicle can be badly damaged. I ... Light" in it . If you open the hood. badly, even if you keep driving with no sign of steam or coolant before opening the hood. See "Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Coolant Steam froman overheated engine can catch You or fire. The costly repairs would not be badly burned.
Owner's Manual
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Coolant recovery tank B. A. C If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is not running and can injure you. Electric engine fans 5-17 Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. . Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Radiator pressure cap C.
Coolant recovery tank B. A. C If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is not running and can injure you. Electric engine fans 5-17 Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. . Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Radiator pressure cap C.
Owner's Manual
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... should beor above theFULL at COLD mark. That could cause an engine fire, and you can be burned. If you do, you could lose all coolant. I NOTICE: % I If there seemsto be burned. If it could be no leak, with the engine on, checkto see i the electric engine are running your... engine without coolant isn't covered by your vehicle needs service. Get any leakfixed before you may have a leakin the . Don't touch them. If you run the engine, it...
... should beor above theFULL at COLD mark. That could cause an engine fire, and you can be burned. If you do, you could lose all coolant. I NOTICE: % I If there seemsto be burned. If it could be no leak, with the engine on, checkto see i the electric engine are running your... engine without coolant isn't covered by your vehicle needs service. Get any leakfixed before you may have a leakin the . Don't touch them. If you run the engine, it...
Owner's Manual
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...liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper CAUTION: (Continued) NOTICE: In cold weather, water can be burned. and Use the recommended coolant andthe proper coolant mix. Use a 50/50 mix of clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored, silicate-free) antifreeze at theFULL ... be dangerous. Your enginecould catch fire and or you wouldn't get too hot but the coolant level isn't at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolarit" in the Index for the proper coolant With mix. cooning system Adding only plain water to theCoolant Recovery Tank If you haven't ...
...liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper CAUTION: (Continued) NOTICE: In cold weather, water can be burned. and Use the recommended coolant andthe proper coolant mix. Use a 50/50 mix of clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored, silicate-free) antifreeze at theFULL ... be dangerous. Your enginecould catch fire and or you wouldn't get too hot but the coolant level isn't at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolarit" in the Index for the proper coolant With mix. cooning system Adding only plain water to theCoolant Recovery Tank If you haven't ...
Owner's Manual
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...Never turn the capwhen the cooling system, including theradiator pressure cap, is hot. Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts. I Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can come...5-20 If the overheatwarning continues, there's one more thing you can r .You can add the proper coolant ty mix dire'ctlyto the radiator, but b'e sure the cooling system is cool before you badly. I A CAUTION...: You can be burnedif you spill coolant on a hot engine. They are under pressure, and if you ever haveto turn the radiator pressure ...
...Never turn the capwhen the cooling system, including theradiator pressure cap, is hot. Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts. I Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can come...5-20 If the overheatwarning continues, there's one more thing you can r .You can add the proper coolant ty mix dire'ctlyto the radiator, but b'e sure the cooling system is cool before you badly. I A CAUTION...: You can be burnedif you spill coolant on a hot engine. They are under pressure, and if you ever haveto turn the radiator pressure ...
Owner's Manual
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By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neckmay be lower. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but off. leave the radiator pressure cap 6. Start the engine and let it mn until mix the level reaches the base the filler neck. Watch out for the engine fans. 7. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark. 5. of the proper through the filler neck until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. If the levelis lower, add ' more of 4.
By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neckmay be lower. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but off. leave the radiator pressure cap 6. Start the engine and let it mn until mix the level reaches the base the filler neck. Watch out for the engine fans. 7. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark. 5. of the proper through the filler neck until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. If the levelis lower, add ' more of 4.
Owner's Manual
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... running. the Pull the tab rearward release the fuel door. to A CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. A CAUTION: i An electric fan underthe hood can be burned. Use the remote fuel door...
... running. the Pull the tab rearward release the fuel door. to A CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. A CAUTION: i An electric fan underthe hood can be burned. Use the remote fuel door...
Owner's Manual
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Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6-10 Engine Oil Fill Cap F. Battery C . Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick I. Air Cleaner E. Brake Master Cylinder D. Engine Oil Dipstick H. Engine Coolant RecoveryTank B. A. 3800 Series I1 Engine (L36 Code K) When you open the b o d , you'll see: - Radiator Pressure Cap G.
Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6-10 Engine Oil Fill Cap F. Battery C . Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick I. Air Cleaner E. Brake Master Cylinder D. Engine Oil Dipstick H. Engine Coolant RecoveryTank B. A. 3800 Series I1 Engine (L36 Code K) When you open the b o d , you'll see: - Radiator Pressure Cap G.
Owner's Manual
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Battery C . 3800 Supercharged Engine (L67 - Code 1) (Option) When you open the hood, ~011'11 see: A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6-11 Engine Oil Dipstick G. Engine Oil Fill Cap H. Radiator PressureCap D. Brake Master Cylinder E. Air Cleaner F.AutomaticTransaxle Fluid Dipstick I. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank B.
Battery C . 3800 Supercharged Engine (L67 - Code 1) (Option) When you open the hood, ~011'11 see: A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6-11 Engine Oil Dipstick G. Engine Oil Fill Cap H. Radiator PressureCap D. Brake Master Cylinder E. Air Cleaner F.AutomaticTransaxle Fluid Dipstick I. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank B.
Owner's Manual
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...adding fluid, recheck fluid levelas the described under"How to Damage causedby fluid otherthan DEXRON'@-III 0 Protect againstrust and corrosion. This coolant is not covered your new vehiclewarranty. dipstick hole bring level into the cross-hatched area the on the dipstick. It doesn't ...Give freezing protection down -34°F(-37°C). When the correct fluid level is made especially for take muchfluid, generally less than a pint (0.5 L). your Pontiac will: Don't overfiI2. to is obtained, push the dipstick backin all the way. e Give boiling protection up 265 O F (129 C ) . to...
...adding fluid, recheck fluid levelas the described under"How to Damage causedby fluid otherthan DEXRON'@-III 0 Protect againstrust and corrosion. This coolant is not covered your new vehiclewarranty. dipstick hole bring level into the cross-hatched area the on the dipstick. It doesn't ...Give freezing protection down -34°F(-37°C). When the correct fluid level is made especially for take muchfluid, generally less than a pint (0.5 L). your Pontiac will: Don't overfiI2. to is obtained, push the dipstick backin all the way. e Give boiling protection up 265 O F (129 C ) . to...
Owner's Manual
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... Use Adding only plain water to your engine could be dangerous. With plain wateror the wrongmix, your cooling system can boil before the proper coolant mix will. Use a 5060 mix of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half DEX-COOL (orange-colored, silicate-free) antifreeze... wouldn't get the overheat warning. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can be burned. GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) Part (GM No. 3634621) with any complete coolant change. In addition, the engine -coolantwill require changesooner at 308,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months ...
... Use Adding only plain water to your engine could be dangerous. With plain wateror the wrongmix, your cooling system can boil before the proper coolant mix will. Use a 5060 mix of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half DEX-COOL (orange-colored, silicate-free) antifreeze... wouldn't get the overheat warning. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can be burned. GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) Part (GM No. 3634621) with any complete coolant change. In addition, the engine -coolantwill require changesooner at 308,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months ...
Owner's Manual
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... a year, have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve .the system. If you don't have your dealer check your engine cold, the coolant level should be is warm, the level should up toFULL HOT or a be little higher. When your engine is at FULL COLD or a little higher... wouldn't be covered by your engine could overheat and be harmful. These can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Checking Coolant NOTICE: If YOU use an improper...
... a year, have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve .the system. If you don't have your dealer check your engine cold, the coolant level should be is warm, the level should up toFULL HOT or a be little higher. When your engine is at FULL COLD or a little higher... wouldn't be covered by your engine could overheat and be harmful. These can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Checking Coolant NOTICE: If YOU use an improper...
Owner's Manual
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...r I You can scalding liquids to add coolant at theradiator. LOW COOLANT -- -- If this light comes on, it means you will burn if'the engineparts arehot enough. Adding Coolant If you spill coolant,on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethyleneglycol, and it will almost never ...have to blow out and burn badly. Don't spill coolant on engine coolant. coolant mix at the add coolant recovery tank. you With the ...
...r I You can scalding liquids to add coolant at theradiator. LOW COOLANT -- -- If this light comes on, it means you will burn if'the engineparts arehot enough. Adding Coolant If you spill coolant,on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethyleneglycol, and it will almost never ...have to blow out and burn badly. Don't spill coolant on engine coolant. coolant mix at the add coolant recovery tank. you With the ...