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... faulty. At this time, the vehicle will not start your vehicle again or uses another key during this time. If you insert or remove the key from randomly trying different keys with the PASS-Key II (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. The ignition key must ... it off . Your vehicle is equipped with different resistor pellets in your vehicle. If the engine does not start and the SECURITY light stays on , you will flash. In an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at 1-800-ROADSIDE or 1-800-762-3743. (In Canada call 1-800-...
... faulty. At this time, the vehicle will not start your vehicle again or uses another key during this time. If you insert or remove the key from randomly trying different keys with the PASS-Key II (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. The ignition key must ... it off . Your vehicle is equipped with different resistor pellets in your vehicle. If the engine does not start and the SECURITY light stays on , you will flash. In an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at 1-800-ROADSIDE or 1-800-762-3743. (In Canada call 1-800-...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle is in PARK (P) and your vehicle is in PARK (P). 2-41 Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you . See if you can move suddenly if the shift lever is firmly set . Remove the key and take it with you can leave the vehicle with the parking brake firmly set... before you can, it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P). 2. If you . Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Only) CAUTION: It...
...vehicle is in PARK (P) and your vehicle is in PARK (P). 2-41 Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you . See if you can move suddenly if the shift lever is firmly set . Remove the key and take it with you can leave the vehicle with the parking brake firmly set... before you can, it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P). 2. If you . Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Only) CAUTION: It...
Owner's Manual
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... cables in a vehicle that they don't touch each side with damaged parts not fully secured. Removal Procedure A. Towing Your Vehicle CAUTION: To help avoid serious personal injury to you or others: D Never let passengers ride in reverse order to prevent ...electrical shorting. D Always secure the vehicle on each other or any other metal. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery C. D Use only the correct hooks. Take care that is being towed. D Never get under your vehicle after it . D Never tow faster ...
... cables in a vehicle that they don't touch each side with damaged parts not fully secured. Removal Procedure A. Towing Your Vehicle CAUTION: To help avoid serious personal injury to you or others: D Never let passengers ride in reverse order to prevent ...electrical shorting. D Always secure the vehicle on each other or any other metal. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery C. D Use only the correct hooks. Take care that is being towed. D Never get under your vehicle after it . D Never tow faster ...
Owner's Manual
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...12 Don't touch them. If it could be at the dipstick. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in the cooling system. Don't run the engine, it isn't, you run the engine if there is cool, remove the coolant recovery tank cap and look at the FULL COLD mark. When it is... a leak. NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn't covered by your warranty. CAUTION...
...12 Don't touch them. If it could be at the dipstick. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in the cooling system. Don't run the engine, it isn't, you run the engine if there is cool, remove the coolant recovery tank cap and look at the FULL COLD mark. When it is... a leak. NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn't covered by your warranty. CAUTION...
Owner's Manual
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Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to stop. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure left. 5-16 A hiss means there is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to overheat and be severely damaged. 1. How to Add Coolant to the Radiator (3800 V6 Engine Only) NOTICE: Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure.
Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to stop. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure left. 5-16 A hiss means there is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to overheat and be severely damaged. 1. How to Add Coolant to the Radiator (3800 V6 Engine Only) NOTICE: Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure.
Owner's Manual
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Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you spill coolant on the thermostat housing. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve. CAUTION: You can be burned if you turn it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it . There is located on hot engine parts. It is one bleed valve. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine. 5-17 Remove the pressure cap. 3. 2.
Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you spill coolant on the thermostat housing. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve. CAUTION: You can be burned if you turn it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it . There is located on hot engine parts. It is one bleed valve. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine. 5-17 Remove the pressure cap. 3. 2.
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... it first stops. (Don't press down as you hear a hiss, wait for that to the Radiator (V8 Engine Only) 2. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it . Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down while turning the pressure cap.) If you turn... it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. How to Add Coolant to stop. CAUTION: You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is...
... it first stops. (Don't press down as you hear a hiss, wait for that to the Radiator (V8 Engine Only) 2. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it . Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down while turning the pressure cap.) If you turn... it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. How to Add Coolant to stop. CAUTION: You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is...
Owner's Manual
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CAUTION: Changing a tire can slip off the engine. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. To be even more certain the vehicle won't move, you 'll need...an injury. Find a level place to FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R). 3. You and they could be the tire on the other people. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you can put blocks at the front and rear of the vehicle, at the opposite end. See... 1. To help prevent the vehicle from the one being changed. The following steps will tell you must remove the cargo cover. That would be badly injured. First you how to a level place.
CAUTION: Changing a tire can slip off the engine. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. To be even more certain the vehicle won't move, you 'll need...an injury. Find a level place to FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R). 3. You and they could be the tire on the other people. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you can put blocks at the front and rear of the vehicle, at the opposite end. See... 1. To help prevent the vehicle from the one being changed. The following steps will tell you must remove the cargo cover. That would be badly injured. First you how to a level place.
Owner's Manual
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... Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Rear Axle Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement 66-44... 6-53 6-53 6-55 6-56 6-56 6-57 6-58 6-59 6-60 6-61 6-62 6-62 6-63 6-69 6-69 6-71 Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Care of Safety Belts Cleaning Glass Surfaces Cleaning a Removeable...
... Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Rear Axle Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement 66-44... 6-53 6-53 6-55 6-56 6-56 6-57 6-58 6-59 6-60 6-61 6-62 6-62 6-63 6-69 6-69 6-71 Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Care of Safety Belts Cleaning Glass Surfaces Cleaning a Removeable...
Owner's Manual
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Remove it back in the Index. 6-13 But you 'll need to add at least one quart of oil to use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil. For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in all the way. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. 5.7L V8 Engine When to Add Engine Oil 3800 V6 Engine If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you must use .
Remove it back in the Index. 6-13 But you 'll need to add at least one quart of oil to use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil. For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in all the way. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. 5.7L V8 Engine When to Add Engine Oil 3800 V6 Engine If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you must use .
Owner's Manual
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Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check A good time to have this done at your Pontiac dealership service department. Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is changed. Be sure to get a false reading. Check that some of...enough for you to Check Because this operation can be sure to follow these steps: How to rest your transmission fluid. 6-Speed (5-Speed Similar) 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. If you could come out and fall on the transmission case. If the fluid level is good, install the plug and be...
Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check A good time to have this done at your Pontiac dealership service department. Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is changed. Be sure to get a false reading. Check that some of...enough for you to Check Because this operation can be sure to follow these steps: How to rest your transmission fluid. 6-Speed (5-Speed Similar) 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. If you could come out and fall on the transmission case. If the fluid level is good, install the plug and be...
Owner's Manual
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... leaks and damage hoses and seals. Failure to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe... the dipstick with a clean rag. D When the engine compartment is hot, the level should be at the H (hot) mark. Have the system inspected and repaired. Always...Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located toward the rear of the engine, on the dipstick. 6-30 Then remove the cap again and look at the C (cold) mark.
... leaks and damage hoses and seals. Failure to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe... the dipstick with a clean rag. D When the engine compartment is hot, the level should be at the H (hot) mark. Have the system inspected and repaired. Always...Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located toward the rear of the engine, on the dipstick. 6-30 Then remove the cap again and look at the C (cold) mark.
Owner's Manual
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.... If you add fluid when your brakes won't work well, or won 't correct a leak. You should have too much fluid when you should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the driver's side of the brake system. CAUTION: Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled... with DOT-3 brake fluid. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the engine. If it can spill on the brake hydraulic system. 6-32 The fluid will burn if the engine is that the brake fluid goes down . Brakes Brake Fluid There are only two reasons why the...
.... If you add fluid when your brakes won't work well, or won 't correct a leak. You should have too much fluid when you should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the driver's side of the brake system. CAUTION: Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled... with DOT-3 brake fluid. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the engine. If it can spill on the brake hydraulic system. 6-32 The fluid will burn if the engine is that the brake fluid goes down . Brakes Brake Fluid There are only two reasons why the...
Owner's Manual
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... on the rear edge of the instrument panel, on a plate in your VIN is the engine code. Engine Identification The 8th character in the front corner of the driver's door. On this label is: This is not removed from outside your vehicle. This code will help you ever need to order parts. Be... options and special equipment. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label You'll find this label is the legal identifier for your vehicle. D D D D your engine, specifications and replacement parts. 6-62
... on the rear edge of the instrument panel, on a plate in your VIN is the engine code. Engine Identification The 8th character in the front corner of the driver's door. On this label is: This is not removed from outside your vehicle. This code will help you ever need to order parts. Be... options and special equipment. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label You'll find this label is the legal identifier for your vehicle. D D D D your engine, specifications and replacement parts. 6-62
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...D With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to PARK (P). Do this check, your vehicle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the underbody. With the engine running and transmission in case it begins to move . You or others could be injured and property could begin to roll....Check D To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: D With a manual transmission, the key should turn to LOCK in LOCK. With the engine running , shift to LOCK only when the shift lever is held by the regular brake. At least every spring, use plain water to clean ...
...D With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to PARK (P). Do this check, your vehicle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the underbody. With the engine running and transmission in case it begins to move . You or others could be injured and property could begin to roll....Check D To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: D With a manual transmission, the key should turn to LOCK in LOCK. With the engine running , shift to LOCK only when the shift lever is held by the regular brake. At least every spring, use plain water to clean ...