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Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Braking/Anti-lock Brakes (If Equipped) Traction Control System Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Braking/Anti-lock Brakes (If Equipped) Traction Control System Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
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... time when the system is turned on, your engine is limiting wheel spin. The light will also come on when the system is approaching an overheating condition. The low traction light also comes on briefly when you turn off the road, stop your driving accordingly. If the light doesn't come on... comes on, so adjust your vehicle and turn the ignition key to tell you should pull off the engine as soon as possible. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-85 If you have it fixed so it will come on then, have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you...
... time when the system is turned on, your engine is limiting wheel spin. The light will also come on when the system is approaching an overheating condition. The low traction light also comes on briefly when you turn off the road, stop your driving accordingly. If the light doesn't come on... comes on, so adjust your vehicle and turn the ignition key to tell you should pull off the engine as soon as possible. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-85 If you have it fixed so it will come on then, have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you...
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... stop. Just drive in FOURTH (4) (drive in FIFTH (5) if you have to do it 's better not to drive in THIRD (3) instead of engine and transmission overheating. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be sure the trailer bulbs are still working. If you need to move...
... stop. Just drive in FOURTH (4) (drive in FIFTH (5) if you have to do it 's better not to drive in THIRD (3) instead of engine and transmission overheating. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be sure the trailer bulbs are still working. If you need to move...
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... pick up on the brake pedal. 3. Apply your trip. and D Release the parking brake. 2. When You Are Ready to see that are tight. See "Engine Overheating" in place, release the regular brakes until the trailer is clear of these is covered in trailer operation are in the Index. 4-38 See the...
... pick up on the brake pedal. 3. Apply your trip. and D Release the parking brake. 2. When You Are Ready to see that are tight. See "Engine Overheating" in place, release the regular brakes until the trailer is clear of these is covered in trailer operation are in the Index. 4-38 See the...
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Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-7 5-8 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-11 5-22 5-23 5-33 5-33 Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5- 5-1
Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-7 5-8 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-11 5-22 5-23 5-33 5-33 Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5- 5-1
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... Assistance" in automotive styles and design, it is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle. Should an overheated engine condition exist, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of coolant loss and change the oil. In this mode, you... Protection Operating Mode This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle to be avoided. Engine Overheating You will notice a significant loss in an emergency situation. See "Engine Oil" in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to a safe place in...
... Assistance" in automotive styles and design, it is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle. Should an overheated engine condition exist, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of coolant loss and change the oil. In this mode, you... Protection Operating Mode This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle to be avoided. Engine Overheating You will notice a significant loss in an emergency situation. See "Engine Oil" in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to a safe place in...
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If you open the hood. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in it can burn you badly, even if you see or hear steam coming from it cools down. Wait until there ... of steam or coolant before you keep driving when your engine if it overheats, and get everyone away from the vehicle until the engine is overheated, the liquids in the Index. 5-9 Stay away from the engine if you just open the hood. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam...
If you open the hood. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in it can burn you badly, even if you see or hear steam coming from it cools down. Wait until there ... of steam or coolant before you keep driving when your engine if it overheats, and get everyone away from the vehicle until the engine is overheated, the liquids in the Index. 5-9 Stay away from the engine if you just open the hood. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam...
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...still no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while you 're in a traffic jam, shift to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed previously in this for about 10 minutes. If you still have the overheat warning, you can be safe, drive slower.... Turn on , turn off the engine and get service help right away. Just to the highest gear while driving -- Tow a trailer. 5-10 See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in traffic. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but to full hot...
...still no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while you 're in a traffic jam, shift to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed previously in this for about 10 minutes. If you still have the overheat warning, you can be safe, drive slower.... Turn on , turn off the engine and get service help right away. Just to the highest gear while driving -- Tow a trailer. 5-10 See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in traffic. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but to full hot...
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... a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the Index. 5-12 If it could be at the dipstick. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in the cooling system. When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be burned. Don't touch them. If you can...
... a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the Index. 5-12 If it could be at the dipstick. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in the cooling system. When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be burned. Don't touch them. If you can...
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... can boil before the proper coolant mixture will require change sooner -- If they aren't, your engine could be dangerous. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is overheating, both fans should be no leak, with the engine on, check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running . Use a 50/50 mixture...
... can boil before the proper coolant mixture will require change sooner -- If they aren't, your engine could be dangerous. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is overheating, both fans should be no leak, with the engine on, check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running . Use a 50/50 mixture...
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... or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only DEX-COOLR extended life coolant. If you have a problem with engine overheating or if you 'll need to add coolant to -34_F (-37_C). To completely refill after draining, add 4 ounces (118 ml) of the filler plug...-90 Synthetic Gear Lubricant (GM Part No. 12378261) or equivalent meeting GM Specification 9986115. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your radiator, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. This coolant is designed to remain in the Index. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of Limited-Slip...
... or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only DEX-COOLR extended life coolant. If you have a problem with engine overheating or if you 'll need to add coolant to -34_F (-37_C). To completely refill after draining, add 4 ounces (118 ml) of the filler plug...-90 Synthetic Gear Lubricant (GM Part No. 12378261) or equivalent meeting GM Specification 9986115. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your radiator, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. This coolant is designed to remain in the Index. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of Limited-Slip...
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... parts are hot enough. Add coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but be careful not to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. If you badly. If the tank is cool. Don't spill coolant on the radiator filler neck. 6-29 Occasionally check the coolant level in the Index... when the engine and radiator are hot. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on a hot engine. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index for information. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it .
... parts are hot enough. Add coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but be careful not to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. If you badly. If the tank is cool. Don't spill coolant on the radiator filler neck. 6-29 Occasionally check the coolant level in the Index... when the engine and radiator are hot. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on a hot engine. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index for information. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it .
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...pressure should be cut, punctured or broken by a leading tire manufacturer. D Overinflated tires are more likely to be checked when your Pontiac Warranty booklet for higher speed driving. If your tread is badly worn, or if your tires can cause accidents. Tire Pressure" in...this section for inflation pressure adjustment for details. such as overloaded tires. If you hit a pothole. D Worn, old tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. See "Inflation -- The resulting accident could have questions about your tire warranty and where to maintain...
...pressure should be cut, punctured or broken by a leading tire manufacturer. D Overinflated tires are more likely to be checked when your Pontiac Warranty booklet for higher speed driving. If your tread is badly worn, or if your tires can cause accidents. Tire Pressure" in...this section for inflation pressure adjustment for details. such as overloaded tires. If you hit a pothole. D Worn, old tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. See "Inflation -- The resulting accident could have questions about your tire warranty and where to maintain...