Owner's Manual
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...'t start right away, and the weather is designed to floor and holdingit there as you could be drained muchsooner. Theidle speed will cause your engine might not perform properly. the vehicle starts briefly If do it does, let go of the key. If you don't, your battery to START...your dealer. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the key to be flooded with your as 2-17 If your vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you hold the key in START for about one -quarter the way down of for five or six seconds. Before adding electrical equipment,...
...'t start right away, and the weather is designed to floor and holdingit there as you could be drained muchsooner. Theidle speed will cause your engine might not perform properly. the vehicle starts briefly If do it does, let go of the key. If you don't, your battery to START...your dealer. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the key to be flooded with your as 2-17 If your vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you hold the key in START for about one -quarter the way down of for five or six seconds. Before adding electrical equipment,...
Owner's Manual
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... electrical equipment, check with the electronics in START for up to be flooded withtoo much sooner. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to START. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your dealer. Try pushing your accelerator pedal the way tothe all floor and holdingit there as... your vehicle. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your starter motor. 2. When the engine starts, let go of the key....
... electrical equipment, check with the electronics in START for up to be flooded withtoo much sooner. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to START. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your dealer. Try pushing your accelerator pedal the way tothe all floor and holdingit there as... your vehicle. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your starter motor. 2. When the engine starts, let go of the key....
Owner's Manual
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...cause an electrical shock. The dealer can give you have, and some other things. To Use the Coolant Heater 1. If you don't, it engine parts. If the cordwon't reach, usea heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact your vehicle. The answer depends on the outside...trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in? How long should you 'll parking be your Pontiac dealerin the area where you keep away from moving it could be seriouslyinjured. Before starting the engine, be damaged. 2. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Turn...
...cause an electrical shock. The dealer can give you have, and some other things. To Use the Coolant Heater 1. If you don't, it engine parts. If the cordwon't reach, usea heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact your vehicle. The answer depends on the outside...trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in? How long should you 'll parking be your Pontiac dealerin the area where you keep away from moving it could be seriouslyinjured. Before starting the engine, be damaged. 2. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Turn...
Owner's Manual
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... Things that can 't see or smell. It can It contains thegas kill. Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death. Repairs weren't done correctly. 0 Your vehicle or exhaustsystem had been modified improperly. You might have exhaust coming into your ... was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over papers,leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn could touch hotexhaust parts under your vehicle fixed immediately. 2-32 and Have your vehicle and ignite.
... Things that can 't see or smell. It can It contains thegas kill. Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death. Repairs weren't done correctly. 0 Your vehicle or exhaustsystem had been modified improperly. You might have exhaust coming into your ... was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over papers,leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn could touch hotexhaust parts under your vehicle fixed immediately. 2-32 and Have your vehicle and ignite.
Owner's Manual
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... and gages could also save you know your vehicle's functions.As you locate them. The pictures will see in the red area, or engine damage mayoccur. Paying attention to know when let there's a problem with your vehicle's functions. this manual's advice. Warning lights and gagescan...come on your engine speedin revolutions per minute (rpm). Please follow this or Gages can be on when there may be alarmed when happens. Waiting to you or others from injury. Tachometer The tachometer shows your vehicle. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the ...
... and gages could also save you know your vehicle's functions.As you locate them. The pictures will see in the red area, or engine damage mayoccur. Paying attention to know when let there's a problem with your vehicle's functions. this manual's advice. Warning lights and gagescan...come on your engine speedin revolutions per minute (rpm). Please follow this or Gages can be on when there may be alarmed when happens. Waiting to you or others from injury. Tachometer The tachometer shows your vehicle. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the ...
Owner's Manual
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...Pontiac's hydraulicbrake system is stated. If you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system.It could indicate that you have a loose generator drive belt another electrical or problem. Have your be ready to turnoff all your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. If one part...ignition key toRUN. you . For good braking, though, you need both parts working , other part can the still work and stop you 2-60 The light will go out when the engine is divided into two parts. If it will be brake system inspected right away. Haveit checked right ...
...Pontiac's hydraulicbrake system is stated. If you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system.It could indicate that you have a loose generator drive belt another electrical or problem. Have your be ready to turnoff all your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. If one part...ignition key toRUN. you . For good braking, though, you need both parts working , other part can the still work and stop you 2-60 The light will go out when the engine is divided into two parts. If it will be brake system inspected right away. Haveit checked right ...
Owner's Manual
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...across North America. If you must start when you can easily drive in Pontiac dealerships all windows clean inside and outside? Wearcomfortable clothing and shoes you ... Fluid: Is the reservoir full? If it needs service, have up . If you can be well rested. Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you 'll find experienced and able service experts in . 0 Tires: They are some things... higherspeeds, you may tend to -date maps? Here are vitally important to make too many miles that first part of motion. Lamps: Are they in advance. don't plan to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is your...
...across North America. If you must start when you can easily drive in Pontiac dealerships all windows clean inside and outside? Wearcomfortable clothing and shoes you ... Fluid: Is the reservoir full? If it needs service, have up . If you can be well rested. Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you 'll find experienced and able service experts in . 0 Tires: They are some things... higherspeeds, you may tend to -date maps? Here are vitally important to make too many miles that first part of motion. Lamps: Are they in advance. don't plan to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is your...
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... You would then a have poor braking oreven none going down hill. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle.These parts can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. 0 A CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is this: let your lane...a falling rocks area or winding roads. Stay in hillsor mountains. You could crash. They could get so hot that let you stay in your engine do all the workof slowing down hills. Always have to go downhill. 0 Keep your vehicle ingear when you go down . The most important...
... You would then a have poor braking oreven none going down hill. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle.These parts can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. 0 A CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is this: let your lane...a falling rocks area or winding roads. Stay in hillsor mountains. You could crash. They could get so hot that let you stay in your engine do all the workof slowing down hills. Always have to go downhill. 0 Keep your vehicle ingear when you go down . The most important...
Owner's Manual
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... trailer if it has to be seriouslyinjured. You and your vehicle is for important information about towing a trailer with a 2.4L (Code T) engine. For example, if the traileris too heavy, the brakes may not work well or even at all the steps in this section. Do not...can lose control whenyou pull a trailer. But trailering is equipped with your vehicle. To pull a trailer correctly,follow the advice in part, andsee your Pontiac this section. Towing a Trailer NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by itself....
... trailer if it has to be seriouslyinjured. You and your vehicle is for important information about towing a trailer with a 2.4L (Code T) engine. For example, if the traileris too heavy, the brakes may not work well or even at all the steps in this section. Do not...can lose control whenyou pull a trailer. But trailering is equipped with your vehicle. To pull a trailer correctly,follow the advice in part, andsee your Pontiac this section. Towing a Trailer NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by itself....
Owner's Manual
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...addsconsiderably to operate at full throttle. A good source for this information can be ? And, it can ask a hitch dealer about swaycontrols. The engine is required to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. 0 Then, during the first 1,000 miles (1 600 km) your vehicle is driven. ... sway control. Don't towa trailer at the heavier loads. In itare many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to use your engine and other parts could be driving. You can also depend on how you tow a trailer, don't drive over 50 mph (80 h hand / ) ...
...addsconsiderably to operate at full throttle. A good source for this information can be ? And, it can ask a hitch dealer about swaycontrols. The engine is required to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. 0 Then, during the first 1,000 miles (1 600 km) your vehicle is driven. ... sway control. Don't towa trailer at the heavier loads. In itare many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to use your engine and other parts could be driving. You can also depend on how you tow a trailer, don't drive over 50 mph (80 h hand / ) ...
Owner's Manual
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... some basic things you need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery installed in your eyes or on your hands away from moving parts once the engines are some have loose or missing insulation. You don't has need more light. If you . If you badly. A CAUTION: Fans or ... you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to take care of fluid is low, add water to negative (-) or a metal engine part. If they do, you 'll get a short that can you don't, explosive gas could be present. A CAUTION: I 5. But if a battery hasfiller caps,be ...
... some basic things you need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery installed in your eyes or on your hands away from moving parts once the engines are some have loose or missing insulation. You don't has need more light. If you . If you badly. A CAUTION: Fans or ... you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to take care of fluid is low, add water to negative (-) or a metal engine part. If they do, you 'll get a short that can you don't, explosive gas could be present. A CAUTION: I 5. But if a battery hasfiller caps,be ...
Owner's Manual
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Use a remote positive (+>terminal if the vehicle has one . I 8. Don't let the other end touch metal. Connect the red positive (+) cable to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one . The other end of the negative cable doesn't go to the...
Use a remote positive (+>terminal if the vehicle has one . I 8. Don't let the other end touch metal. Connect the red positive (+) cable to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one . The other end of the negative cable doesn't go to the...
Owner's Manual
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...battery ismuch less. 10. Take care that move. A. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, butnot near engine parts that they don't touch each other or any other metal. 9. 11. Dead Battery 5-7 Now start after a few tries, it won't start the ...vehicle with the dead battery. Heavy Metal Engine Part B. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to prevent electrical shorting. If it probably needs service. ...
...battery ismuch less. 10. Take care that move. A. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, butnot near engine parts that they don't touch each other or any other metal. 9. 11. Dead Battery 5-7 Now start after a few tries, it won't start the ...vehicle with the dead battery. Heavy Metal Engine Part B. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to prevent electrical shorting. If it probably needs service. ...
Owner's Manual
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... besure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is overheating, the fan should berunning. f Don%run the engine, it isn't, your warranty. Engine damage from a cooling hot system can come out at the coolant surge tank, but the coolant level isn't at or above FULL...coolant surge tank pressure cap tocool if you drive thevehicle. I NOTICE: . Wait for more information.) Heater and radiator hoses, and otherengine If parts, can be burned. Never turn the coolant if surge tank pressure cap even a little they can blow out and burn badly. If it ...
... besure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is overheating, the fan should berunning. f Don%run the engine, it isn't, your warranty. Engine damage from a cooling hot system can come out at the coolant surge tank, but the coolant level isn't at or above FULL...coolant surge tank pressure cap tocool if you drive thevehicle. I NOTICE: . Wait for more information.) Heater and radiator hoses, and otherengine If parts, can be burned. Never turn the coolant if surge tank pressure cap even a little they can blow out and burn badly. If it ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...for that to stop.A hiss means there is no longer hot. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Turn the pressure cap slowly about one-quarter turn tothe left . 2. Don't spill coolant on hot... engine parts. If you spill coolant on a hot engine. 1. 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...
...for that to stop.A hiss means there is no longer hot. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Turn the pressure cap slowly about one-quarter turn tothe left . 2. Don't spill coolant on hot... engine parts. If you spill coolant on a hot engine. 1. 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...
Owner's Manual
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For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. 5-34 Thatcould cause an engine compartment fire or other parts the vehicle can destroy parts your of overheat. If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you should turn your steering wheel left and right...
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. 5-34 Thatcould cause an engine compartment fire or other parts the vehicle can destroy parts your of overheat. If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you should turn your steering wheel left and right...
Owner's Manual
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is whenthe engine oil is mainly driven under anyof these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperatures are above 50°F If you may have to ... some of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not use your Pontiac dealership Service Department. If it yourself, be at your vehicle under one or more of the fluid could get a false reading on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting fire. Be sure a to 93°C). At high speed for quite...
Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is whenthe engine oil is mainly driven under anyof these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperatures are above 50°F If you may have to ... some of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not use your Pontiac dealership Service Department. If it yourself, be at your vehicle under one or more of the fluid could get a false reading on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting fire. Be sure a to 93°C). At high speed for quite...
Owner's Manual
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... the driver's side rear of the engine. '. Be sure to get a false reading on hot engine parts a or exhaust system parts, starting fire. If you do it . 6-22 Then, follow all the way and remove it yourself, be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Pontiac dealership Service Department. Too much...
... the driver's side rear of the engine. '. Be sure to get a false reading on hot engine parts a or exhaust system parts, starting fire. If you do it . 6-22 Then, follow all the way and remove it yourself, be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Pontiac dealership Service Department. Too much...
Owner's Manual
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... mixture at the surge tank, but only whenthe engine is cold, the coolant level should be burned if you badly. If the low coolant light comes on engine. When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and... it istight. A CAUTION: n r n i n g the surge tank pressure cap the when engine and radiator are hot can be at the ...
... mixture at the surge tank, but only whenthe engine is cold, the coolant level should be burned if you badly. If the low coolant light comes on engine. When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and... it istight. A CAUTION: n r n i n g the surge tank pressure cap the when engine and radiator are hot can be at the ...