Owner's Manual
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...someone from key the ignition. It works when you press. Pressing the LOCK button will happen depending upon which button you insert or remove the from randomly trying different keys with the PASS-Key II (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. someone is equipped with...resistor pellets in your vehicle. , ' Pressing the UNLOCK button will lurn the alarm o f f, will not start your transmitter to the engine. If you use your vehicle again or uses another key during this time, the vehicle will unlock the driver'sdoor and disarm the system....
...someone from key the ignition. It works when you press. Pressing the LOCK button will happen depending upon which button you insert or remove the from randomly trying different keys with the PASS-Key II (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. someone is equipped with...resistor pellets in your vehicle. , ' Pressing the UNLOCK button will lurn the alarm o f f, will not start your transmitter to the engine. If you use your vehicle again or uses another key during this time, the vehicle will unlock the driver'sdoor and disarm the system....
Owner's Manual
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..., ignition and automatic transmission, but does not send electrical power to operate your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission. START ( ) Starts the engine. This locks your electrical power accessories and to which you need to turn the only key to operate your key out of the ignition lock.... Key Release Button If you can remove the key. Use this position if your vehicle must press the button before you have an automatic transmission, the ignition switch can use ...
..., ignition and automatic transmission, but does not send electrical power to operate your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission. START ( ) Starts the engine. This locks your electrical power accessories and to which you need to turn the only key to operate your key out of the ignition lock.... Key Release Button If you can remove the key. Use this position if your vehicle must press the button before you have an automatic transmission, the ignition switch can use ...
Owner's Manual
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...leave it with the parking brakefirmly set brake. After you . Remove the key and take it . the parking 2. Your vehicle could move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pushing the button. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Only) 1. If you have to... locked into ' PARK (P) position by holding in PARK (PI. 2-38 Move the shift lever into PARK (P). 3. Don't leave your vehicle withthe engine running , be injured. Move the ignition key to . If you can , it could be sure your vehicle is in the button on the lever...
...leave it with the parking brakefirmly set brake. After you . Remove the key and take it . the parking 2. Your vehicle could move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pushing the button. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Only) 1. If you have to... locked into ' PARK (P) position by holding in PARK (PI. 2-38 Move the shift lever into PARK (P). 3. Don't leave your vehicle withthe engine running , be injured. Move the ignition key to . If you can , it could be sure your vehicle is in the button on the lever...
Owner's Manual
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Remove the cables in reverse order to start after a few tries, it won't start the vehicle withthe dead battery. If it probably needs service. 5-6 Attach the ... less. 11. 13. Try to prevent electrical shorting. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. The electrical connection is just as good there, but not near engine parts that they don't touch each other or any other metal. 10. A. Take care that move. Dead Battery...
Remove the cables in reverse order to start after a few tries, it won't start the vehicle withthe dead battery. If it probably needs service. 5-6 Attach the ... less. 11. 13. Try to prevent electrical shorting. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. The electrical connection is just as good there, but not near engine parts that they don't touch each other or any other metal. 10. A. Take care that move. Dead Battery...
Owner's Manual
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The coolant level should be at thedipstick. Keep hands, clothing tools away from any underhood electric fan, If the coolant inside thecoolant recovery tank is when the engine not runningand can startup even is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. When it isn't, you . If it iscool, remove the coolant recoverytank cap and look at FULL COLD. An electric fan under the hood can injure and you may have a leak in theradiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere elsein the cooling system. \ 5-16
The coolant level should be at thedipstick. Keep hands, clothing tools away from any underhood electric fan, If the coolant inside thecoolant recovery tank is when the engine not runningand can startup even is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. When it isn't, you . If it iscool, remove the coolant recoverytank cap and look at FULL COLD. An electric fan under the hood can injure and you may have a leak in theradiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere elsein the cooling system. \ 5-16
Owner's Manual
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You can remove the rachator pressure cap whenthe cooling system, including ,&e radiator pressure cap Bnd upper radiator hose,is still some pressure left. 5-20 Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down while turning the pressure cap.) If you turn it. A hiss means ' there is no longer hot. Remove the pressure cap. 1. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until first stops. (Don't it press down as you hear a hiss, wait for that to (V6 Engine Only) 2. i'l HOW Add Coolant to theRadiator to stop.
You can remove the rachator pressure cap whenthe cooling system, including ,&e radiator pressure cap Bnd upper radiator hose,is still some pressure left. 5-20 Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down while turning the pressure cap.) If you turn it. A hiss means ' there is no longer hot. Remove the pressure cap. 1. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until first stops. (Don't it press down as you hear a hiss, wait for that to (V6 Engine Only) 2. i'l HOW Add Coolant to theRadiator to stop.
Owner's Manual
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... the pressure no cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. (Don't . How to Add Coolant to the Radiator (V8 Engine Only) I NOTICE: The LTl Engine (Code has a specific radiator P) fill procedure. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still...
... the pressure no cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. (Don't . How to Add Coolant to the Radiator (V8 Engine Only) I NOTICE: The LTl Engine (Code has a specific radiator P) fill procedure. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still...
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Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now gush down as you spill coolant on the heater return hose and water pump inlet. 1 /rl CAUTION: You can be burned if you turn it will burn if the engine enough Don't spill coolanton a hot engine. 2. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, parts are hot and it , Remove the pressure cap. 3. After the engine cools, open the air bleed valves on hot engine parts. I
Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now gush down as you spill coolant on the heater return hose and water pump inlet. 1 /rl CAUTION: You can be burned if you turn it will burn if the engine enough Don't spill coolanton a hot engine. 2. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, parts are hot and it , Remove the pressure cap. 3. After the engine cools, open the air bleed valves on hot engine parts. I
Owner's Manual
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... youshould ever have a "blowout," here are a few tips about what to expect and what to a stop -- In any rear blowout, remove yourfoot from moving: 1. Changing atire can slip off the engine. Turn off the jack and over you or other side of tire farthest away from the one being changed. Get the...
... youshould ever have a "blowout," here are a few tips about what to expect and what to a stop -- In any rear blowout, remove yourfoot from moving: 1. Changing atire can slip off the engine. Turn off the jack and over you or other side of tire farthest away from the one being changed. Get the...
Owner's Manual
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Remove it back in all the way. 3800 L36 (Code K) Engine 3800 L36 (Code K)Oil Dipstick Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan. Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean itwith a paper towel or cloth, then push it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. ~ 5.7L LT 1 (Code P) Engine 6-11 you don't, the oil dipstick If might not show the actual level.
Remove it back in all the way. 3800 L36 (Code K) Engine 3800 L36 (Code K)Oil Dipstick Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan. Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean itwith a paper towel or cloth, then push it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. ~ 5.7L LT 1 (Code P) Engine 6-11 you don't, the oil dipstick If might not show the actual level.
Owner's Manual
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Air Filter Replacement To remove the air filter: Operating the engine withthe air cleaner off . I it isn't there, and the engine backfires, you 'redriving. I NOTICE: i I I f t h e e a n e r isoff,a backfire can cause youor others to be careful working onthe engine with the air cleaner off can causea damaging engine fire. Don't drive with it . L I 1. into your engine, which will damage...
Air Filter Replacement To remove the air filter: Operating the engine withthe air cleaner off . I it isn't there, and the engine backfires, you 'redriving. I NOTICE: i I I f t h e e a n e r isoff,a backfire can cause youor others to be careful working onthe engine with the air cleaner off can causea damaging engine fire. Don't drive with it . L I 1. into your engine, which will damage...
Owner's Manual
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If you have the 5.7L LT1 engine (with the WS6 option), your air cleaner will be locatednear the front of the engine compartment. Open the air cleaner and remove the filter. To remove the filter, remove the screws (located on the rear edgeof the air cleaner), lift the air cleaner and remove thefilter. 4.
If you have the 5.7L LT1 engine (with the WS6 option), your air cleaner will be locatednear the front of the engine compartment. Open the air cleaner and remove the filter. To remove the filter, remove the screws (located on the rear edgeof the air cleaner), lift the air cleaner and remove thefilter. 4.
Owner's Manual
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...3. Be sure the plug is fully seated. Add fluid at the filler plug hole. Be sure to add fluid. Remove the filler plug. 2. How to Check Because this done atyour Pontiac dealership Service Department. However, the fluid inyour manual transmission doesn't require changing. If the fluid levelis good, install the... choose to have it checked is the cool enough for you could come out and fallhot engine on a level place and transmission is when the engine oilis changed. Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire....
...3. Be sure the plug is fully seated. Add fluid at the filler plug hole. Be sure to add fluid. Remove the filler plug. 2. How to Check Because this done atyour Pontiac dealership Service Department. However, the fluid inyour manual transmission doesn't require changing. If the fluid levelis good, install the... choose to have it checked is the cool enough for you could come out and fallhot engine on a level place and transmission is when the engine oilis changed. Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire....
Owner's Manual
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... To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is hot, level the should be at the fluid levelon the dipstick. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to the mark. Then remove the cap again and look at C or FULL COLD mark. e When the... engine compartment is cool, unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Failure touse the proper fluid can...
... To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is hot, level the should be at the fluid levelon the dipstick. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to the mark. Then remove the cap again and look at C or FULL COLD mark. e When the... engine compartment is cool, unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Failure touse the proper fluid can...
Owner's Manual
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... determine when to "top off" your vehicle could be burned, and your brake fluid. If you havetoo much fluid when you should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when workis done on the it is here. If you add fluid when your linings are only two reasons why... on the brake hydraulic system. See "Periodic Maintenance Inspections'' in , the fluid level goes backup. It is leaking out of the brake system. If it engine. Brakes Brake Fluid your brake system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won't work well, or won 't correct a leak. ...
... determine when to "top off" your vehicle could be burned, and your brake fluid. If you havetoo much fluid when you should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when workis done on the it is here. If you add fluid when your linings are only two reasons why... on the brake hydraulic system. See "Periodic Maintenance Inspections'' in , the fluid level goes backup. It is leaking out of the brake system. If it engine. Brakes Brake Fluid your brake system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won't work well, or won 't correct a leak. ...
Owner's Manual
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...panel, on the driver's side. You can see5t if you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. 6-62 VehicleIdentification Number (VIN) Service PartsIdentification Label You'll find this label inside your Pontiac. The VIN also appears on a plate in your vehicle. This codewill... help you look through the windshield from thevehicle. On this labelis not removed from outside your VIN is : your VIN, the model ...
...panel, on the driver's side. You can see5t if you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. 6-62 VehicleIdentification Number (VIN) Service PartsIdentification Label You'll find this label inside your Pontiac. The VIN also appears on a plate in your vehicle. This codewill... help you look through the windshield from thevehicle. On this labelis not removed from outside your VIN is : your VIN, the model ...
Owner's Manual
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... , shift to PARK (P). To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running and transmission in PARK (P). Make sure there is in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the underbody. With an automatic transmission, the key should come outonly in REVERSE (R). Keeping your foot on a fairly steep hill, with a key ...
... , shift to PARK (P). To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running and transmission in PARK (P). Make sure there is in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the underbody. With an automatic transmission, the key should come outonly in REVERSE (R). Keeping your foot on a fairly steep hill, with a key ...