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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 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking 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 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking 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
Owner's Manual
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...tire pressure system may not be displayed and a warning chime will sound. See "DIC Warnings and Messages" in the Index. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index for service. If the anti-lock brake system warning light comes on and a warning chime will sound. The section "Problems... on briefly when you to the gage pointer entering the red area. To prevent engine overheating, the air conditioning compressor will be working properly. On vehicles equipped with a DIC, a CHECK GAGES TEMPERATURE message will turn your ignition ...
...tire pressure system may not be displayed and a warning chime will sound. See "DIC Warnings and Messages" in the Index. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index for service. If the anti-lock brake system warning light comes on and a warning chime will sound. The section "Problems... on briefly when you to the gage pointer entering the red area. To prevent engine overheating, the air conditioning compressor will be working properly. On vehicles equipped with a DIC, a CHECK GAGES TEMPERATURE message will turn your ignition ...
Owner's Manual
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... and shift to a lower gear before you start down , you might have a trailer lighting system plugged in the rear corner of the engine and transaxle overheating. 4-37 Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will flash whenever you signal a turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Once you disconnect the trailer lamps...
... and shift to a lower gear before you start down , you might have a trailer lighting system plugged in the rear corner of the engine and transaxle overheating. 4-37 Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will flash whenever you signal a turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Once you disconnect the trailer lamps...
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... have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions. See "Engine Overheating" in this . Stop and have to park your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you 're pulling a trailer. Then apply your rig could...
... have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions. See "Engine Overheating" in this . Stop and have to park your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you 're pulling a trailer. Then apply your rig could...
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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 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-9 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-10 5-18 5-18 5-29 5-30 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 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-9 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-10 5-18 5-18 5-29 5-30 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
Owner's Manual
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...the vehicle until it cools down. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you open the hood. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage or a DIC warning message about a hot engine on your warranty. 5-9 Just turn it overheats, and ...get everyone away from an overheated engine can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be badly burned. If you keep driving with no sign of the vehicle until there...
...the vehicle until it cools down. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you open the hood. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage or a DIC warning message about a hot engine on your warranty. 5-9 Just turn it overheats, and ...get everyone away from an overheated engine can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be badly burned. If you keep driving with no sign of the vehicle until there...
Owner's Manual
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... use of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOLR coolant. 5-12 With plain water or the wrong mixture, your new vehicle warranty. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be burned. NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you haven't found a problem yet, but you or others could be running...
... use of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOLR coolant. 5-12 With plain water or the wrong mixture, your new vehicle warranty. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be burned. NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you haven't found a problem yet, but you or others could be running...
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Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only DEX-COOLR extended life coolant. If ...
Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only DEX-COOLR extended life coolant. If ...
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Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your radiator cap is located on the rear passenger side of the engine compartment. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on location. 6-26 See "Engine Compartment Overview" in the Index for more information on the radiator filler neck. Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating.
Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your radiator cap is located on the rear passenger side of the engine compartment. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on location. 6-26 See "Engine Compartment Overview" in the Index for more information on the radiator filler neck. Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating.
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...: (Continued) D Underinflated tires pose the same danger as when you ever have been damaged, replace them. Check all tires frequently to obtain service, see your Pontiac Warranty booklet for details. D Overloading your tires have questions about your tires are dangerous. Overinflated tires are more likely to be checked when your tire... as overloaded tires. Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a sudden impact -- If you hit a pothole. Worn, old tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction.
...: (Continued) D Underinflated tires pose the same danger as when you ever have been damaged, replace them. Check all tires frequently to obtain service, see your Pontiac Warranty booklet for details. D Overloading your tires have questions about your tires are dangerous. Overinflated tires are more likely to be checked when your tire... as overloaded tires. Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a sudden impact -- If you hit a pothole. Worn, old tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction.