Owner's Manual
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... ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A These symbols are important for you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BA'ITERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE - % LIGHTER t n )tr FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN COOLANT a w, (@) SPEAKER b SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BA'ITERY ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FUEL $0 m V ANTI-LOCK BRAKES For...
... ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A These symbols are important for you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BA'ITERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE - % LIGHTER t n )tr FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN COOLANT a w, (@) SPEAKER b SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BA'ITERY ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FUEL $0 m V ANTI-LOCK BRAKES For...
Owner's Manual
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...properly -- Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. and what to do if you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-7 2- 10 2-12 2-13... Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Trunk Theft Passlock TM 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 Models Only) Shifting Out of ...
...properly -- Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. and what to do if you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-7 2- 10 2-12 2-13... Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Trunk Theft Passlock TM 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 Models Only) Shifting Out of ...
Owner's Manual
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You'll get easier starting your vehicle. O 2-19 Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours priorto starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Engine Coolant Heater(If Equipped) 3100 Engine 2.4L Engine In very cold weather, O F (- 18 C) or colder, the engine 0 coolant heater can help.
You'll get easier starting your vehicle. O 2-19 Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours priorto starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Engine Coolant Heater(If Equipped) 3100 Engine 2.4L Engine In very cold weather, O F (- 18 C) or colder, the engine 0 coolant heater can help.
Owner's Manual
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...least 15 amps. You could be your vehicle. Also, the wrong kind of trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in? How long should you 'll parking be damaged. 2. To Use the Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 4. Before starting the engine, be seriouslyinjured. If you have,... and some other things. If the cordwon't reach, usea heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact your Pontiac dealerin the area where you keep...
...least 15 amps. You could be your vehicle. Also, the wrong kind of trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in? How long should you 'll parking be damaged. 2. To Use the Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 4. Before starting the engine, be seriouslyinjured. If you have,... and some other things. If the cordwon't reach, usea heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact your Pontiac dealerin the area where you keep...
Owner's Manual
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... Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. A light will be there to tell you whenthe system is active. The Enhanced Traction System active light also comes on briefly when you should ... Enhanced Traction System active light comes on the Road," this light will stay on . If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine coolant has overheated. LOW TRAC The light will come on to the right of the gage when the gage pointer moves beyond the normal operating zone...
... Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. A light will be there to tell you whenthe system is active. The Enhanced Traction System active light also comes on briefly when you should ... Enhanced Traction System active light comes on the Road," this light will stay on . If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine coolant has overheated. LOW TRAC The light will come on to the right of the gage when the gage pointer moves beyond the normal operating zone...
Owner's Manual
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... by the system before opening the hood. Malfunction IndicatorLamp (Check Engine Light) Your Pontiac is required. Malfunctions often will be promptly pulled off the road andthe coolant level checked. See "Engine Coolant" in correctly diagnosing any problemis apparent. Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comes on and stays on, the vehicle should be...
... by the system before opening the hood. Malfunction IndicatorLamp (Check Engine Light) Your Pontiac is required. Malfunctions often will be promptly pulled off the road andthe coolant level checked. See "Engine Coolant" in correctly diagnosing any problemis apparent. Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comes on and stays on, the vehicle should be...
Owner's Manual
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...center control knob regulates the temperature of the air coming through the windshield defroster vents located on top of air you have the optional engine coolant heater (engine block heater) anduse it during cold weather, 0°F (- 18°C) or lower, your heating system will more quickly... This setting divides airflow equally between the heater ducts and the windshield defroster vents. To select the force of the instrument panel. See "Engine Coolant Heater" in the Index. The fan is always running unless the mode control is already warmed. If you want, turn the knob. d ...
...center control knob regulates the temperature of the air coming through the windshield defroster vents located on top of air you have the optional engine coolant heater (engine block heater) anduse it during cold weather, 0°F (- 18°C) or lower, your heating system will more quickly... This setting divides airflow equally between the heater ducts and the windshield defroster vents. To select the force of the instrument panel. See "Engine Coolant Heater" in the Index. The fan is always running unless the mode control is already warmed. If you want, turn the knob. d ...
Owner's Manual
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... and the windshield defroster vents. Set the center control knob to the upper portion of the instrument panel. 3-4 If you have the optional engine coolant heater (engine block heater) and use it during cold weather, 0°F (- 18O C) or lower, your system. 2 VENT Use when outside.... 9 BI-LEVEL: Use on top of your vehicle's fuel economy. See "Engine Coolant Heater" in two ways. At times, this temperature difference may be more quickly provide heat because the engine coolant is directed to the temperature desired. A/C: Use for maximum cooling. Cooler air is already...
... and the windshield defroster vents. Set the center control knob to the upper portion of the instrument panel. 3-4 If you have the optional engine coolant heater (engine block heater) and use it during cold weather, 0°F (- 18O C) or lower, your system. 2 VENT Use when outside.... 9 BI-LEVEL: Use on top of your vehicle's fuel economy. See "Engine Coolant Heater" in two ways. At times, this temperature difference may be more quickly provide heat because the engine coolant is directed to the temperature desired. A/C: Use for maximum cooling. Cooler air is already...
Owner's Manual
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...block heater) and use MAX with the temperature knobin the quickly provide heat because the engine coolant is used for your upper body, while sending slightly warmed air to already warmed. See "Engine Coolant Heater" in these two settings. Air Conditioning On very hot days, open the windows long ... may become too dry. For quick cool-down , which should help fuel economy. If either setting fails tokeep you have the optional engine coolant heater On cool but your feet, and some heated air through the defroster vents. This reduces the time it middle. The system will bring...
...block heater) and use MAX with the temperature knobin the quickly provide heat because the engine coolant is used for your upper body, while sending slightly warmed air to already warmed. See "Engine Coolant Heater" in these two settings. Air Conditioning On very hot days, open the windows long ... may become too dry. For quick cool-down , which should help fuel economy. If either setting fails tokeep you have the optional engine coolant heater On cool but your feet, and some heated air through the defroster vents. This reduces the time it middle. The system will bring...
Owner's Manual
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...steam if coming from thevehicle until there is overheated, the liquids in the Index. If you keep you driving with no sign steam or coolant before of the vehicle untilthe get everyone away off from it cools down. Wait until it . NOTICE: If your engine catches fire ...because keep driving when your Pontiac's instrument panel. Just turn it can catch fire. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Low Coolant WarningLight" in it and get engine iscool. The costly repairs would not be badly burned. Engine ...
...steam if coming from thevehicle until there is overheated, the liquids in the Index. If you keep you driving with no sign steam or coolant before of the vehicle untilthe get everyone away off from it cools down. Wait until it . NOTICE: If your engine catches fire ...because keep driving when your Pontiac's instrument panel. Just turn it can catch fire. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Low Coolant WarningLight" in it and get engine iscool. The costly repairs would not be badly burned. Engine ...
Owner's Manual
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Coolant Surge Tank With Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Fan 5-16 When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: 3100 Engine 2.4L Engine A.
Coolant Surge Tank With Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Fan 5-16 When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: 3100 Engine 2.4L Engine A.
Owner's Manual
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/ I CAUTION: I An electric fan under the hood can you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. 5-17 The coolant level should be at or above FULL COLD. If it cools down. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is not running and injure can start up even when the engine is boiling, don't do anything else until it isn't, you .
/ I CAUTION: I An electric fan under the hood can you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. 5-17 The coolant level should be at or above FULL COLD. If it cools down. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is not running and injure can start up even when the engine is boiling, don't do anything else until it isn't, you .
Owner's Manual
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... for more information.) Heater and radiator hoses, and otherengine If parts, can be burned. If there seems to be burned. If it could lose all coolant.That could cause an engine fire,and you could be no leak, with the engine on, check to see ifthe electric engine fan is running... tank pressure cap tocool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap,hot. f Don%run the engine, it isn't, your warranty. A CAUTION: Steam and scalding lipuids from running .If the engine is a leak. ...
... for more information.) Heater and radiator hoses, and otherengine If parts, can be burned. If there seems to be burned. If it could lose all coolant.That could cause an engine fire,and you could be no leak, with the engine on, check to see ifthe electric engine fan is running... tank pressure cap tocool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap,hot. f Don%run the engine, it isn't, your warranty. A CAUTION: Steam and scalding lipuids from running .If the engine is a leak. ...
Owner's Manual
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...the overheat warning. 1 A CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your engine could beburned, Use a 50/50 mix of clean water and DEX-COOL@coolant. ~ r NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the So engine, radiator, heater core and other or liquid likealcohol, can be dangerous.... Your vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant With mix. Plain water, some other parts, recommended use the coolant. 1 5-19 plain water or the wrong your cooling system can boil before the proper...
...the overheat warning. 1 A CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your engine could beburned, Use a 50/50 mix of clean water and DEX-COOL@coolant. ~ r NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the So engine, radiator, heater core and other or liquid likealcohol, can be dangerous.... Your vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant With mix. Plain water, some other parts, recommended use the coolant. 1 5-19 plain water or the wrong your cooling system can boil before the proper...
Owner's Manual
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... burned if you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop . A CAUTION: You can remove thecoolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure left and then stop .A hiss means there is no longer hot.... Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it . 5-20 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. ...
... burned if you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop . A CAUTION: You can remove thecoolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure left and then stop .A hiss means there is no longer hot.... Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it . 5-20 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. ...
Owner's Manual
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Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mix, up to coolant surge tank the until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch for the out engine fan. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the level reaches FULL COLD, or just above the small cvlinder at the base of the opening . 5-21 the level is lower, add If more of the proper mix to FULL COLD, or just above the small cylinder at the base of the opening . 4. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. 3.
Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mix, up to coolant surge tank the until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch for the out engine fan. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the level reaches FULL COLD, or just above the small cvlinder at the base of the opening . 5-21 the level is lower, add If more of the proper mix to FULL COLD, or just above the small cylinder at the base of the opening . 4. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. 3.
Owner's Manual
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..., and thenit shows howto check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about the care of Your Pontiac Aluminum Wheels(If Equipped) Cleaning Tires Sheet Metal Damage Finish Damage Appearance Care Materials Chart Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Electrical...Fuels in ForeignCountries Filling Your Tank Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic TransaxleFluid Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery 6-35 6-35 6-49 6-50 6-54 6-55 6-55...
..., and thenit shows howto check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about the care of Your Pontiac Aluminum Wheels(If Equipped) Cleaning Tires Sheet Metal Damage Finish Damage Appearance Care Materials Chart Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Electrical...Fuels in ForeignCountries Filling Your Tank Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic TransaxleFluid Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery 6-35 6-35 6-49 6-50 6-54 6-55 6-55...
Owner's Manual
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... hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned.
... hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned.
Owner's Manual
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Air Cleaner J. 2.4L (CODE T) Engine When youopen the hood, you'll see: A. Windshield WasherFluid Reservoir H. B. D. Engine Coolant Surge Tank Engine Oil Fill Cap Engine Oil Dipstick Automatic Transaxle Dipstick (If Equipped) E. Battery 6-10 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E Brake Fluid Reservoir G. C. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) I.
Air Cleaner J. 2.4L (CODE T) Engine When youopen the hood, you'll see: A. Windshield WasherFluid Reservoir H. B. D. Engine Coolant Surge Tank Engine Oil Fill Cap Engine Oil Dipstick Automatic Transaxle Dipstick (If Equipped) E. Battery 6-10 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E Brake Fluid Reservoir G. C. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) I.
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C. Brake Fluid Reservoir G. Air Cleaner I. D. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick F. Engine Coolant Surge Tank Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Engine Oil Fill Cap Engine Oil Dipstick E. Battery 6-11 B. 3100 (CODE M) Engine When youopen the hood, you'll see: A. Windshield WasherFluid Reservoir H.
C. Brake Fluid Reservoir G. Air Cleaner I. D. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick F. Engine Coolant Surge Tank Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Engine Oil Fill Cap Engine Oil Dipstick E. Battery 6-11 B. 3100 (CODE M) Engine When youopen the hood, you'll see: A. Windshield WasherFluid Reservoir H.