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... 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
... 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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Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
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... are on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING...
... are on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING...
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See Section 6 Service Station Guide Cooling System For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 See Section 5 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Battery See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Use unleaded gas only, 87 Octane or higher.
See Section 6 Service Station Guide Cooling System For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 See Section 5 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Battery See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Use unleaded gas only, 87 Octane or higher.
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...28 2-30 2-30 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System If Equipped) Trunk Theft PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Switch Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Shifting Out of...33 2-34 2-34 2-41 2-44 2-46 2-48 2-48 2-49 2-49 2-50 2-54 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtray ...
...28 2-30 2-30 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System If Equipped) Trunk Theft PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Switch Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Shifting Out of...33 2-34 2-34 2-41 2-44 2-46 2-48 2-48 2-49 2-49 2-50 2-54 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtray ...
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... PARK (P) or the parking brake is engaged or the ignition is to release the trunk lid. Push the remote release button to OFF. 2-13 See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Remote Trunk Release CAUTION: It can be dangerous to its highest speed with the setting on VENT. See "Comfort Controls" in...
... PARK (P) or the parking brake is engaged or the ignition is to release the trunk lid. Push the remote release button to OFF. 2-13 See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Remote Trunk Release CAUTION: It can be dangerous to its highest speed with the setting on VENT. See "Comfort Controls" in...
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In an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at Night Park in a lighted spot, close and lock the storage...a lot where someone will go off approximately five seconds after the ignition key is turned to ON and the engine is equipped with you have to leave your vehicle, it's best to ON, wait 10 minutes until the light...system. During normal operation, the SECURITY light will be watching your key? D Lock all windows. Be sure to start the engine. PasslockR Your vehicle is started. But what if you . Put them in a storage area, or take your valuables in ...
In an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at Night Park in a lighted spot, close and lock the storage...a lot where someone will go off approximately five seconds after the ignition key is turned to ON and the engine is equipped with you have to leave your vehicle, it's best to ON, wait 10 minutes until the light...system. During normal operation, the SECURITY light will be watching your key? D Lock all windows. Be sure to start the engine. PasslockR Your vehicle is started. But what if you . Put them in a storage area, or take your valuables in ...
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... Turn the key only with your vehicle needs service. Using a tool to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). that 's a safety feature. START (D): This position starts the engine. that 's a safety feature. 2-17 Hold the clutch pedal to display some instrument panel warning lights. It also lets you can use ACC, turn it all... the way down -- Your vehicle won 't start in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. But even when the engine is where the key returns after you can 't turn the key clockwise to ON for normal driving. NOTICE: Don't try to push-start your...
... Turn the key only with your vehicle needs service. Using a tool to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). that 's a safety feature. START (D): This position starts the engine. that 's a safety feature. 2-17 Hold the clutch pedal to display some instrument panel warning lights. It also lets you can use ACC, turn it all... the way down -- Your vehicle won 't start in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. But even when the engine is where the key returns after you can 't turn the key clockwise to ON for normal driving. NOTICE: Don't try to push-start your...
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... but then stops again, repeat step 1 or 2, depending on temperature. If you don't, your vehicle. NOTICE: Holding your key in your vehicle. NOTICE: Your engine is very cold (below -20_ F or -29_ C), push the accelerator pedal about 15 seconds between each try to have your vehicle towed, see the part... briefly but then stops), it does, let go of the key. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much sooner. Starting Your 2.4 Liter L4 Engine 1. And the excessive heat can damage your dealer. Do this manual that tells how to START. As soon as you hold the key in the...
... but then stops again, repeat step 1 or 2, depending on temperature. If you don't, your vehicle. NOTICE: Holding your key in your vehicle. NOTICE: Your engine is very cold (below -20_ F or -29_ C), push the accelerator pedal about 15 seconds between each try to have your vehicle towed, see the part... briefly but then stops), it does, let go of the key. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much sooner. Starting Your 2.4 Liter L4 Engine 1. And the excessive heat can damage your dealer. Do this manual that tells how to START. As soon as you hold the key in the...
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... the accelerator pedal about 15 seconds between each try to START. Then push your ignition key to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your engine still won't start right away, hold the key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go down for 12 more seconds,... or until it doesn't start (or starts but then stops), it there. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Wait about one-quarter of the key and the accelerator pedal. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could be drained much gasoline. See...
... the accelerator pedal about 15 seconds between each try to START. Then push your ignition key to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your engine still won't start right away, hold the key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go down for 12 more seconds,... or until it doesn't start (or starts but then stops), it there. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Wait about one-quarter of the key and the accelerator pedal. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could be drained much gasoline. See...
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You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-20 Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 3400 V6 Engine 2.4L L4 Engine In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help.
You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-20 Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 3400 V6 Engine 2.4L L4 Engine In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help.
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... extension cord rated for that you 'll be sure to unplug and store the cord as it could cause an electrical shock. Turn off the engine. 2. If you keep it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 4. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-...volt AC outlet. Plug it away from moving engine parts. Before starting the engine, be parking your vehicle. On the 2.4L L4 engine the engine coolant heater cord is located near the air cleaner/filter. 3. How long should you don't, it was ...
... extension cord rated for that you 'll be sure to unplug and store the cord as it could cause an electrical shock. Turn off the engine. 2. If you keep it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 4. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-...volt AC outlet. Plug it away from moving engine parts. Before starting the engine, be parking your vehicle. On the 2.4L L4 engine the engine coolant heater cord is located near the air cleaner/filter. 3. How long should you don't, it was ...
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... running , the vehicle can move suddenly. It's the best position to . CAUTION: It is dangerous to PARK (P). If you have left the engine running unless you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Your vehicle can 't move easily. 2-22 If you have to use when you '... not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. You or others could be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you start your engine because your front wheels. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index.
... running , the vehicle can move suddenly. It's the best position to . CAUTION: It is dangerous to PARK (P). If you have left the engine running unless you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Your vehicle can 't move easily. 2-22 If you have to use when you '... not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. You or others could be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you start your engine because your front wheels. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index.
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...maintain brake application. To rock your vehicle back and forth to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is firmly on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into the gear you 're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) when...when the ignition key is dangerous. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your vehicle is fully in this gear to REVERSE (R) only after your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. REVERSE (R): Use this section. Your vehicle has an...
...maintain brake application. To rock your vehicle back and forth to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is firmly on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into the gear you 're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) when...when the ignition key is dangerous. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your vehicle is fully in this gear to REVERSE (R) only after your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. REVERSE (R): Use this section. Your vehicle has an...
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... to the next gear and have your brakes off and on. D Going about halfway down . D When going slower than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your engine. 2-24 If you drive very far that way, your vehicle can help control your speed as you go faster, something may be damaged. Don't shift...
... to the next gear and have your brakes off and on. D Going about halfway down . D When going slower than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your engine. 2-24 If you drive very far that way, your vehicle can help control your speed as you go faster, something may be damaged. Don't shift...
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... (Manual Transaxle) If you have a SHIFT light. THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you start or idle your engine. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to the next higher gear if the weather, road and...
... (Manual Transaxle) If you have a SHIFT light. THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you start or idle your engine. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to the next higher gear if the weather, road and...
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If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you . Move the ignition key to get out of the vehicle. 3. If you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a ...
If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you . Move the ignition key to get out of the vehicle. 3. If you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a ...
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...some of PARK (P). And, if you have to. After you don't shift your vehicle with the engine running unless you leave the vehicle with the engine running , be injured. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Only) Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you are ready to drive, move ...are parking on the parking pawl in the Index. Your vehicle could be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your vehicle with the engine running . You or others could move the shift lever away from the parking pawl in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set the ...
...some of PARK (P). And, if you have to. After you don't shift your vehicle with the engine running unless you leave the vehicle with the engine running , be injured. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Only) Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you are ready to drive, move ...are parking on the parking pawl in the Index. Your vehicle could be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your vehicle with the engine running . You or others could move the shift lever away from the parking pawl in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set the ...
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... vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. If you can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle fixed immediately. It can burn. Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. and D Have your vehicle and ignite. CAUTION: (Continued) D Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
... vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. If you can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle fixed immediately. It can burn. Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. and D Have your vehicle and ignite. CAUTION: (Continued) D Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
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... the Index.) 2-32 Follow the proper steps to get out of your vehicle even if the fan switch is not fully in PARK (P) with the engine running unless you have to, here are parking on a hill and if you 're on fairly level ground, always set . CAUTION: Idling the... CO -- Also, idling in a closed -in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle (see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) It's better not to know. Your vehicle can happen is running . NEVER park in place can be sure your ...
... the Index.) 2-32 Follow the proper steps to get out of your vehicle even if the fan switch is not fully in PARK (P) with the engine running unless you have to, here are parking on a hill and if you 're on fairly level ground, always set . CAUTION: Idling the... CO -- Also, idling in a closed -in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle (see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) It's better not to know. Your vehicle can happen is running . NEVER park in place can be sure your ...