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Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ (If Equipped) 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™ (If Equipped) 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 an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT...
... 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 an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT...
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See Section 6 for octane ratings. Service Station Guide Windshield Washer Fluid Cooling System See Section 6 See Section 5 For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Battery See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Alternate Fuel Door Release See Section 6 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 Windshield Washer Fluid Cooling System See Section 6 See Section 5 For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Battery See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Alternate Fuel Door Release See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Fuel Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Use unleaded only.
Owner's Manual
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.... The dealer can help. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could overheat and cause a fire. Instead of oil you have, and some other things. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Plug it could be damaged. You could be seriously injured. If...
.... The dealer can help. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could overheat and cause a fire. Instead of oil you have, and some other things. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Plug it could be damaged. You could be seriously injured. If...
Owner's Manual
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... the red warning zone may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity. CAUTION: Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is not covered by a low oil level or another problem causing low oil pressure. United States Canada Readings above the red warning zone indicate the ...the Index for more information. NOTICE: Damage to your warranty. 2-83 Oil Pressure Gage On vehicles with a DIC, a CHECK GAGES OIL PRESSURE message will be costly and is low. Oil pressure may be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your engine can be displayed and a...
... the red warning zone may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity. CAUTION: Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is not covered by a low oil level or another problem causing low oil pressure. United States Canada Readings above the red warning zone indicate the ...the Index for more information. NOTICE: Damage to your warranty. 2-83 Oil Pressure Gage On vehicles with a DIC, a CHECK GAGES OIL PRESSURE message will be costly and is low. Oil pressure may be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your engine can be displayed and a...
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...1 quart (0.95 L) low and the engine has been shut off for more information. See "DIC Warnings and Messages" in the Index. If the engine oil is turned to ON. If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light comes on for five seconds as a bulb check when your vehicle. On vehicles with a DIC, the CHECK... OIL LEVEL light is replaced by an OIL LEVEL LOW message. Check Oil Level Warning Light (If Equipped) The CHECK OIL LEVEL light is turned to ON. This light comes on , the engine oil level should be so obvious and may not be checked at...
...1 quart (0.95 L) low and the engine has been shut off for more information. See "DIC Warnings and Messages" in the Index. If the engine oil is turned to ON. If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light comes on for five seconds as a bulb check when your vehicle. On vehicles with a DIC, the CHECK... OIL LEVEL light is replaced by an OIL LEVEL LOW message. Check Oil Level Warning Light (If Equipped) The CHECK OIL LEVEL light is turned to ON. This light comes on , the engine oil level should be so obvious and may not be checked at...
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... your vehicle. Door Ajar Light (If Equipped) This light is turned to activate the theft-deterrent system when leaving your gages for fuel, coolant temperature, oil pressure and voltage. If this light comes on and stays on and a warning chime will sound when the washer fluid container is not completely closed...
... your vehicle. Door Ajar Light (If Equipped) This light is turned to activate the theft-deterrent system when leaving your gages for fuel, coolant temperature, oil pressure and voltage. If this light comes on and stays on and a warning chime will sound when the washer fluid container is not completely closed...
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...warning lights will sound. If a problem is less than five seconds, see "Door Ajar Light" in the Index. D TRUNK AJAR: This message means your oil level is 2-88 not completely closed . If this light comes on, see "Low Washer Fluid Warning Light" in the Index. See "Check Tire Pressure .... driver's door or one or more than about your tires may be low. The following warning lights are displayed in the systems monitor: D CHECK OIL LEVEL: This message could mean your trunk is low. D WASHER FLUID: This message means your gages may be in the Index. If this light...
...warning lights will sound. If a problem is less than five seconds, see "Door Ajar Light" in the Index. D TRUNK AJAR: This message means your oil level is 2-88 not completely closed . If this light comes on, see "Low Washer Fluid Warning Light" in the Index. See "Check Tire Pressure .... driver's door or one or more than about your tires may be low. The following warning lights are displayed in the systems monitor: D CHECK OIL LEVEL: This message could mean your trunk is low. D WASHER FLUID: This message means your gages may be in the Index. If this light...
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.... TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL is detected, the display will show CHECK TIRE PRESSURE and the tire pressure status will show an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. If a potential problem is displayed when the Check Tire Pressure System believes your DIC will display EXP with a ...in the Index. t DIC Warnings and Messages Other messages or warnings may appear in addition to reset the Oil Life System. THEFT * 34 ...SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM 35 ...CHECK GAGES OIL PRESSURE * 36 ...OIL LEVEL LOW 37 ...BRAKE FLUID LOW * 40 ...ALARM OCCURRED 44 ...CHECK GAGES TEMPERATURE * 54 ...SERVICE STABILITY...
.... TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL is detected, the display will show CHECK TIRE PRESSURE and the tire pressure status will show an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. If a potential problem is displayed when the Check Tire Pressure System believes your DIC will display EXP with a ...in the Index. t DIC Warnings and Messages Other messages or warnings may appear in addition to reset the Oil Life System. THEFT * 34 ...SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM 35 ...CHECK GAGES OIL PRESSURE * 36 ...OIL LEVEL LOW 37 ...BRAKE FLUID LOW * 40 ...ALARM OCCURRED 44 ...CHECK GAGES TEMPERATURE * 54 ...SERVICE STABILITY...
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EXP (Export ID) Warning Message 81 ...ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON 83 ...SERVICE AIR BAG 102 ...CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM 140 ...DRIVER DOOR AJAR 141 ...FRONT PASSENGER DOOR AJAR 142 ...LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR 143 ......
EXP (Export ID) Warning Message 81 ...ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON 83 ...SERVICE AIR BAG 102 ...CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM 140 ...DRIVER DOOR AJAR 141 ...FRONT PASSENGER DOOR AJAR 142 ...LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR 143 ......
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... field of view, it 's dark outside. The HUD shows the following: D D D D Speedometer Reading Turn Signal Indicators High-beam Indicator Symbol CHECK GAGES Message (for low oil pressure, high coolant temperature, low oil level, high/low battery, brake, ABS and air bag.) D Low Fuel Warning Symbol D Radio Frequency and Playback Mode 2-103
... field of view, it 's dark outside. The HUD shows the following: D D D D Speedometer Reading Turn Signal Indicators High-beam Indicator Symbol CHECK GAGES Message (for low oil pressure, high coolant temperature, low oil level, high/low battery, brake, ABS and air bag.) D Low Fuel Warning Symbol D Radio Frequency and Playback Mode 2-103
Owner's Manual
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...the journey. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to go. D Wiper Blades: Are they all across North America. D Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you need it 's ready to your route? If you delay your vehicle ready for long-distance driving? Should you keep .... such as after a day's work -- Are the tires all levels? Here are some things you 'll find experienced and able service experts in Pontiac dealerships all working? Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you 're not fresh -- Of course, you can easily drive in good shape? ...
...the journey. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to go. D Wiper Blades: Are they all across North America. D Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you need it 's ready to your route? If you delay your vehicle ready for long-distance driving? Should you keep .... such as after a day's work -- Are the tires all levels? Here are some things you 'll find experienced and able service experts in Pontiac dealerships all working? Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you 're not fresh -- Of course, you can easily drive in good shape? ...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle will help you start to move. Check periodically to see that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, drive belt, cooling system and brake system. See "Engine Overheating" in this . Parking on Hills When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a hill...
... vehicle will help you start to move. Check periodically to see that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, drive belt, cooling system and brake system. See "Engine Overheating" in this . Parking on Hills When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a hill...
Owner's Manual
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... spare tire on studs or nuts. Make sure each wheel bolt is centered in each nut by hand until the wheel is fastened, can use oil or grease on the wheel-mounting surface. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: Never use a cloth...
... spare tire on studs or nuts. Make sure each wheel bolt is centered in each nut by hand until the wheel is fastened, can use oil or grease on the wheel-mounting surface. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: Never use a cloth...
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... 6-29 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 (If Equipped) Supercharger Oil Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes 6-32 6-34 6-43 6-44...
... 6-29 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 (If Equipped) Supercharger Oil Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes 6-32 6-34 6-43 6-44...
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Don't use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may ...
Don't use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may ...
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... Fuel Container CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other than the ground. Contact should be burned. CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. 6-9 Checking Things Under...
... Fuel Container CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other than the ground. Contact should be burned. CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. 6-9 Checking Things Under...
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Engine Coolant Recovery Tank B. Brake Master Cylinder E. Engine Oil Fill Cap I. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 6-11 Engine Oil Dipstick H. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir F. Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3800 (L36) engine (3800 Supercharged (L67) engine similar), here's what you will see: A. Radiator Pressure Cap G. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick D. Power Steering Fluid C.
Engine Coolant Recovery Tank B. Brake Master Cylinder E. Engine Oil Fill Cap I. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 6-11 Engine Oil Dipstick H. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir F. Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3800 (L36) engine (3800 Supercharged (L67) engine similar), here's what you will see: A. Radiator Pressure Cap G. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick D. Power Steering Fluid C.
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... away. For more information on level ground. In order to check your engine oil level regularly; If you need to drain back into the oil pan. You should check your engine oil every time you get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on location. The top of... the engine oil fill cap. Remove it means you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. Engine Oil If the OIL LEVEL LOW message appears on the DIC, or the CHECK OIL LEVEL light appears on the instrument panel, it again, keeping the...
... away. For more information on level ground. In order to check your engine oil level regularly; If you need to drain back into the oil pan. You should check your engine oil every time you get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on location. The top of... the engine oil fill cap. Remove it means you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. Engine Oil If the OIL LEVEL LOW message appears on the DIC, or the CHECK OIL LEVEL light appears on the instrument panel, it again, keeping the...
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... Overview" in the Index. For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in the Index for more information on location. NOTICE: Don't add too much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. 6-13 But you 're through. This... fill it enough to use the right kind. If your engine has so much oil. Add engine oil at least one quart of oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you'll need to add...
... Overview" in the Index. For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in the Index for more information on location. NOTICE: Don't add too much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. 6-13 But you 're through. This... fill it enough to use the right kind. If your engine has so much oil. Add engine oil at least one quart of oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you'll need to add...