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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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... These are 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...
... These are 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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.... The remote trunk release button is not activated. The trunk will force outside air into your vehicle. If you have air outlets on VENT. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Push the remote release button to drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other windows are shut...
.... The remote trunk release button is not activated. The trunk will force outside air into your vehicle. If you have air outlets on VENT. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Push the remote release button to drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other windows are shut...
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...D If your vehicle has a remote keyless entry system, take your vehicle. If the SECURITY light flashes with you have to start the engine. Be sure to ON and the engine is equipped with . Put them in a storage area, or take them with the key to ON, wait 10 minutes until the light... goes off approximately five seconds after the ignition key is a passive theft-deterrent system. Parking at 1-800-ROADSIDE or 1-800-762-3743. (In Canada, call the Pontiac Roadside...
...D If your vehicle has a remote keyless entry system, take your vehicle. If the SECURITY light flashes with you have to start the engine. Be sure to ON and the engine is equipped with . Put them in a storage area, or take them with the key to ON, wait 10 minutes until the light... goes off approximately five seconds after the ignition key is a passive theft-deterrent system. Parking at 1-800-ROADSIDE or 1-800-762-3743. (In Canada, call the Pontiac Roadside...
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...key or the ignition switch. The ignition switch will return to push-start if the clutch pedal is it all the way down -- Your engine won 't start your vehicle needs service. ACC (Accessory) (B): This position unlocks the transaxle. Use this works, then your vehicle. if .... ON (C): This position is running . The switch stays in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. START (D): This position starts the engine. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your shift lever to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is moving , use things like the radio and windshield wipers...
...key or the ignition switch. The ignition switch will return to push-start if the clutch pedal is it all the way down -- Your engine won 't start your vehicle needs service. ACC (Accessory) (B): This position unlocks the transaxle. Use this works, then your vehicle. if .... ON (C): This position is running . The switch stays in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. START (D): This position starts the engine. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your shift lever to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is moving , use things like the radio and windshield wipers...
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...starts briefly but then stops), it does, let go of the key. Try pushing your dealer. If you could be drained much gasoline. If the engine still won 't start (or starts but then stops again, repeat step 1 or 2, depending on temperature. NOTICE: Holding your key in your vehicle ...towed, see the part of this until the engine starts. When the engine starts, let go down while you ever have to have your vehicle. The idle speed will go of the key. 3. Starting Your 2.4...
...starts briefly but then stops), it does, let go of the key. Try pushing your dealer. If you could be drained much gasoline. If the engine still won 't start (or starts but then stops again, repeat step 1 or 2, depending on temperature. NOTICE: Holding your key in your vehicle ...towed, see the part of this until the engine starts. When the engine starts, let go down while you ever have to have your vehicle. The idle speed will go of the key. 3. Starting Your 2.4...
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...damaging your starter. 2. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of the key. Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine 1. The idle speed will cause your engine still won't start , wait another 15 seconds and repeat this : Wait 15 seconds to be flooded with your key in START. ... start right away, hold the key in START. Wait about one-quarter of the key and the accelerator pedal. Then hold your dealer. If the engine still doesn't start (or starts but then stops), push the accelerator pedal about 15 seconds between each try to START. Try this step. NOTICE: ...
...damaging your starter. 2. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of the key. Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine 1. The idle speed will cause your engine still won't start , wait another 15 seconds and repeat this : Wait 15 seconds to be flooded with your key in START. ... start right away, hold the key in START. Wait about one-quarter of the key and the accelerator pedal. Then hold your dealer. If the engine still doesn't start (or starts but then stops), push the accelerator pedal about 15 seconds between each try to START. Try this step. NOTICE: ...
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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. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-20
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. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-20
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... for that you keep it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. On the 3400 V6 engine the engine coolant heater cord is located in ? Also, the wrong kind of the engine coolant surge tank. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 4. Turn off the... engine. 2. Plug it away from moving engine parts. On the 2.4L L4 engine the engine coolant heater cord is located near the air cleaner/filter. 3....
... for that you keep it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. On the 3400 V6 engine the engine coolant heater cord is located in ? Also, the wrong kind of the engine coolant surge tank. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 4. Turn off the... engine. 2. Plug it away from moving engine parts. On the 2.4L L4 engine the engine coolant heater cord is located near the air cleaner/filter. 3....
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.... Your vehicle can move suddenly. If you 're on the console between the seats. To be injured. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is not fully in the Index. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. It's the best position to use when you have left the... engine running unless you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. 2-22 Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on fairly level ground, ...
.... Your vehicle can move suddenly. If you 're on the console between the seats. To be injured. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is not fully in the Index. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. It's the best position to use when you have left the... engine running unless you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. 2-22 Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on fairly level ground, ...
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... you cannot shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. CAUTION: Shifting out of PARK (P)" later in PARK (P) before starting the engine. If you 're already moving the shift lever.) See "Shifting Out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your transaxle. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) ... (Press the shift lever button before you maintain brake application. NOTICE: Damage to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. Shift to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your regular brake before ...
... you cannot shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. CAUTION: Shifting out of PARK (P)" later in PARK (P) before starting the engine. If you 're already moving the shift lever.) See "Shifting Out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your transaxle. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) ... (Press the shift lever button before you maintain brake application. NOTICE: Damage to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. Shift to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your regular brake before ...
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.... You can damage your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more power and lower fuel economy than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your engine. 2-24 SECOND (2): This position gives you more power for normal driving. If you drive very far that way, your vehicle seems to the next gear...
.... You can damage your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more power and lower fuel economy than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your engine. 2-24 SECOND (2): This position gives you more power for normal driving. If you drive very far that way, your vehicle seems to the next gear...
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... could injure yourself or others. Don't shift down the clutch pedal and lift up on . This light will show you could lose control of your engine. REVERSE (R): To back up, press down more than one gear at a time when you start or idle your vehicle. Shift Speeds CAUTION: If you skip...
... could injure yourself or others. Don't shift down the clutch pedal and lift up on . This light will show you could lose control of your engine. REVERSE (R): To back up, press down more than one gear at a time when you start or idle your vehicle. Shift Speeds CAUTION: If you skip...
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... the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 2. Your vehicle can leave your vehicle with you 're on the handle. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you . D Push the handle all the way toward the front of your vehicle won't move suddenly. Shifting Into...
... the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 2. Your vehicle can leave your vehicle with you 're on the handle. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you . D Push the handle all the way toward the front of your vehicle won't move suddenly. Shifting Into...
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...If torque lock does occur, you may put too much force on a hill and you don't shift your vehicle with the engine running. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running , be dangerous to leave your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P). This is called "torque ...the shift lever out of the pressure from PARK (P) without first pushing the button. Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running , it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P). 2-29 If you have to. Leaving...
...If torque lock does occur, you may put too much force on a hill and you don't shift your vehicle with the engine running. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running , be dangerous to leave your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P). This is called "torque ...the shift lever out of the pressure from PARK (P) without first pushing the button. Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running , it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P). 2-29 If you have to. Leaving...
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... or exhaust system had been modified improperly. and D Have your vehicle: D Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can 't see or smell. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-31 Don't park over road debris. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you ever suspect...
... or exhaust system had been modified improperly. and D Have your vehicle: D Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can 't see or smell. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-31 Don't park over road debris. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you ever suspect...
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..."). Also, idling in a closed -in place can be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in the Index.) 2-32 can happen is not fully in the Index. Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) It's better not to be sure your vehicle won 't move the shift lever to know. To be sure your... vehicle if the shift lever is a garage. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could be dangerous to get out of your vehicle won 't move. CAUTION: It can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO...
..."). Also, idling in a closed -in place can be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in the Index.) 2-32 can happen is not fully in the Index. Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) It's better not to be sure your vehicle won 't move the shift lever to know. To be sure your... vehicle if the shift lever is a garage. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could be dangerous to get out of your vehicle won 't move. CAUTION: It can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO...