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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 Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) 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 Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) 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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... LOCK UNLOCK PARKING LAMPS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ix For example, these symbols are used on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols These are some...
... LOCK UNLOCK PARKING LAMPS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ix For example, these symbols are used on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols These are some...
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See Section 6 for octane ratings. Service Station Guide Battery See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Tire Pressure See Section 6 For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Fuel Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Use unleaded only.
See Section 6 for octane ratings. Service Station Guide Battery See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Tire Pressure See Section 6 For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Fuel Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Use unleaded only.
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... and cause a fire. CAUTION: (Continued) Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. The answer depends on the driver's side of oil you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 4. Usually, the coolant heater should you don't, it away from moving engine parts. How long should...
... and cause a fire. CAUTION: (Continued) Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. The answer depends on the driver's side of oil you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 4. Usually, the coolant heater should you don't, it away from moving engine parts. How long should...
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...be costly and is low. Check your oil as soon as possible and have a problem with a low oil pressure warning message. When the engine is equipped with your engine oil pressure. Low Oil Pressure Message CAUTION: Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is not covered by your warranty. ...2-94 If you may have your vehicle serviced. Your oil pressure message lets ...
...be costly and is low. Check your oil as soon as possible and have a problem with a low oil pressure warning message. When the engine is equipped with your engine oil pressure. Low Oil Pressure Message CAUTION: Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is not covered by your warranty. ...2-94 If you may have your vehicle serviced. Your oil pressure message lets ...
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After changing the engine oil, the system must be reset. For additional information, see "Engine Oil, When to Change" in the Index. 2-95 If this message comes on, it means your vehicle serviced immediately. You need to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message" in the Index. See "How to check the oil level right away. Low Engine Oil Level Message Change Engine Oil Message United States Canada United States Canada If this change engine oil message comes on and stays on after you started the engine, have the oil changed. Have your engine is low on oil.
After changing the engine oil, the system must be reset. For additional information, see "Engine Oil, When to Change" in the Index. 2-95 If this message comes on, it means your vehicle serviced immediately. You need to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message" in the Index. See "How to check the oil level right away. Low Engine Oil Level Message Change Engine Oil Message United States Canada United States Canada If this change engine oil message comes on and stays on after you started the engine, have the oil changed. Have your engine is low on oil.
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... the average speed, press and hold the SET button while the average speed is below 38_F (3_C), the temperature reading will show you your vehicle. OIL LIFE LEFT HOLD SET TO RESET: This message displays the current percentage of your vehicle can use this mode. Press the SET button to reset... while the fuel used is left in the Index. See "How to start the DIC. 2-102 Press the MODE button to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message" in this display other than three seconds, the display will always display the compass reading and the outside temperature.
... the average speed, press and hold the SET button while the average speed is below 38_F (3_C), the temperature reading will show you your vehicle. OIL LIFE LEFT HOLD SET TO RESET: This message displays the current percentage of your vehicle can use this mode. Press the SET button to reset... while the fuel used is left in the Index. See "How to start the DIC. 2-102 Press the MODE button to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message" in this display other than three seconds, the display will always display the compass reading and the outside temperature.
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... displays a CHECK GAGES icon, the following messages when they appear on the instrument panel cluster when CHECK GAGES appears: D D D D Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message Low Oil Pressure Message Charging System Indicator Message Low Brake Fluid Warning Message See each of these in the Index for more information. 2-114 Be sure to...
... displays a CHECK GAGES icon, the following messages when they appear on the instrument panel cluster when CHECK GAGES appears: D D D D Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message Low Oil Pressure Message Charging System Indicator Message Low Brake Fluid Warning Message See each of these in the Index for more information. 2-114 Be sure to...
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.... D Lamps: Are they in good shape? Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you can check before starting out. D Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you can easily drive in Pontiac dealerships all inflated to your sense of the journey. along your speedometer, not to the recommended pressure? The exit speed is...
.... D Lamps: Are they in good shape? Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you can check before starting out. D Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you can easily drive in Pontiac dealerships all inflated to your sense of the journey. along your speedometer, not to the recommended pressure? The exit speed is...
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... You Are Ready to see that are especially important in this . Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belts, cooling system and brake system. Let up and store the chocks. 4-40 Stop and have someone pick up on the brake pedal. 3. D Start your...
... You Are Ready to see that are especially important in this . Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belts, cooling system and brake system. Let up and store the chocks. 4-40 Stop and have someone pick up on the brake pedal. 3. D Start your...
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... cylinders helps prevent engine damage. Should an overheated engine condition exist, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of coolant loss and change the oil. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" in the Index. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message" in power and engine performance. In this mode, you will notice... coolant temperature warning message on your vehicle's instrument panel. NOTICE: After driving in an emergency situation. The temperature gage will be severely degraded. The engine oil will indicate an overheat condition exists.
... cylinders helps prevent engine damage. Should an overheated engine condition exist, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of coolant loss and change the oil. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" in the Index. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message" in power and engine performance. In this mode, you will notice... coolant temperature warning message on your vehicle's instrument panel. NOTICE: After driving in an emergency situation. The temperature gage will be severely degraded. The engine oil will indicate an overheat condition exists.
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... do this; but be sure to which it is enough room for the spare tire to raise the jack head a few inches. CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on the parts to use a cloth or a paper towel to do , the nuts might come off the flat tire. 7. 4. Attach the folding wrench...
... do this; but be sure to which it is enough room for the spare tire to raise the jack head a few inches. CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on the parts to use a cloth or a paper towel to do , the nuts might come off the flat tire. 7. 4. Attach the folding wrench...
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... 6-23 6-27 6-27 6-28 6-29 6-33 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Fluid All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Power...
... 6-23 6-27 6-27 6-28 6-29 6-33 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Fluid All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Power...
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...'t be covered by use of improper fuel wouldn't be covered under your warranty. To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that contains methanol. Therefore, you plan on fuel. Never use it. In addition, gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines...
...'t be covered by use of improper fuel wouldn't be covered under your warranty. To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that contains methanol. Therefore, you plan on fuel. Never use it. In addition, gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines...
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... any underhood electric fan. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the container can be badly burned and your vehicle. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other than the ground. Contact should be burned. To help avoid injury to drop or spill things that burn...
... any underhood electric fan. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the container can be badly burned and your vehicle. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other than the ground. Contact should be burned. To help avoid injury to drop or spill things that burn...
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Radiator Pressure Cap I. J. L. Engine Oil Fill Cap Engine Oil Dipstick Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Coolant Reservoir 6-10 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir D. K. Remote Positive (+) Terminal C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir G. Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood, you'll see these items: A. Brake Master Cylinder F. Underhood Fuse and Relay Center B. Battery H. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick E.
Radiator Pressure Cap I. J. L. Engine Oil Fill Cap Engine Oil Dipstick Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Coolant Reservoir 6-10 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir D. K. Remote Positive (+) Terminal C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir G. Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood, you'll see these items: A. Brake Master Cylinder F. Underhood Fuse and Relay Center B. Battery H. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick E.
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... compartment, near the center. United States Canada If the LOW ENG OIL LEVEL message appears on the instrument panel, it means you need to check your engine oil every time you get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on location. 6-11 See... "Engine Compartment Overview" in the Index. Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It's a good idea to check your engine oil level right away. The dipstick handle has a bright, yellow loop design for more information, see "Low Engine Oil Level Message" in the Index for easy identification. The engine...
... compartment, near the center. United States Canada If the LOW ENG OIL LEVEL message appears on the instrument panel, it means you need to check your engine oil every time you get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on location. 6-11 See... "Engine Compartment Overview" in the Index. Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It's a good idea to check your engine oil level right away. The dipstick handle has a bright, yellow loop design for more information, see "Low Engine Oil Level Message" in the Index for easy identification. The engine...
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..., then you 're through. 6-12 When to drain back into the oil pan. Push the dipstick all the way. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to Add Engine Oil If the oil is located just behind the engine oil dipstick. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or..., and check the level. Remove it back in the Index. The engine oil fill cap is at least one quart of oil to use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil. NOTICE: Don't add too much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating...
..., then you 're through. 6-12 When to drain back into the oil pan. Push the dipstick all the way. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to Add Engine Oil If the oil is located just behind the engine oil dipstick. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or..., and check the level. Remove it back in the Index. The engine oil fill cap is at least one quart of oil to use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil. NOTICE: Don't add too much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating...
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... in the following chart: 6-13 What Kind of the oil container. You should also use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol. Do not use the proper viscosity oil for your oil changed for you use oil that the oil has been certified by looking for the starburst symbol. If...is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines. This symbol indicates that has the starburst symbol on the front of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be sure the oil put into your own oil, be sure you , be identified by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
... in the following chart: 6-13 What Kind of the oil container. You should also use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol. Do not use the proper viscosity oil for your oil changed for you use oil that the oil has been certified by looking for the starburst symbol. If...is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines. This symbol indicates that has the starburst symbol on the front of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be sure the oil put into your own oil, be sure you , be identified by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
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... Don't add anything to your vehicle. -20_F (-29_C), consider using either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. GM GoodwrenchR oil meets all you drive your oil and filter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner. This is changed. 6-14 Under severe conditions, the system may come on an... you drive in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is necessary. The system won't detect dust in engine damage not covered by your last oil and filter change your vehicle -- Do not use SAE 10W-30 if it's going to be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE...
... Don't add anything to your vehicle. -20_F (-29_C), consider using either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. GM GoodwrenchR oil meets all you drive your oil and filter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner. This is changed. 6-14 Under severe conditions, the system may come on an... you drive in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is necessary. The system won't detect dust in engine damage not covered by your last oil and filter change your vehicle -- Do not use SAE 10W-30 if it's going to be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE...