Owner's Manual
Page 83
...reason while the content theft-deterrent system is armed. The key must be able to run and while in Mode 2, the key can be removed from the ignition when you lock the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter. Mode 2: Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Arm/Disarm Only While ...be a problem if the remote keyless entry transmitter is damaged, lost or if it has been programmed to operate for the engine to remotely unlock your vehicle is removed from the ignition when you lock the doors or the content theft-deterrent system will not arm. Programmable Modes Mode 1: Power...
...reason while the content theft-deterrent system is armed. The key must be able to run and while in Mode 2, the key can be removed from the ignition when you lock the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter. Mode 2: Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Arm/Disarm Only While ...be a problem if the remote keyless entry transmitter is damaged, lost or if it has been programmed to operate for the engine to remotely unlock your vehicle is removed from the ignition when you lock the doors or the content theft-deterrent system will not arm. Programmable Modes Mode 1: Power...
Owner's Manual
Page 90
...Canada. Your PASS-Key III system operates on , the key may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. Operation is subject to the engine. It works when you don't have a damaged transponder. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference...(Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. Turn the ignition off and try again. 2-30 This means you insert or remove the key from the ignition. PASS-KeyR III Your vehicle is equipped with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the...
...Canada. Your PASS-Key III system operates on , the key may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. Operation is subject to the engine. It works when you don't have a damaged transponder. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference...(Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. Turn the ignition off and try again. 2-30 This means you insert or remove the key from the ignition. PASS-KeyR III Your vehicle is equipped with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the...
Owner's Manual
Page 91
You must see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-KEY III to learn the transponder value of removing the original key. 5. If the engine will not start, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the ignition and start with the other key, your dealer who can service PASS... In an emergency, contact Pontiac Roadside Assistance. Then continue with the second current driver's key, (black in color). To program the new key do not operate, you will turn the key to OFF, and remove the key. 4. Insert the master key in the Index). If the engine still does not start, and...
You must see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-KEY III to learn the transponder value of removing the original key. 5. If the engine will not start, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the ignition and start with the other key, your dealer who can service PASS... In an emergency, contact Pontiac Roadside Assistance. Then continue with the second current driver's key, (black in color). To program the new key do not operate, you will turn the key to OFF, and remove the key. 4. Insert the master key in the Index). If the engine still does not start, and...
Owner's Manual
Page 93
If none of the steering column. Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it is off the engine but still turn the steering wheel. B (LOCK): This position locks the ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. C (OFF): This position lets you turn off . If it ... LOCK. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is , then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. Use off if you can remove the key. It's also the only position from which you must have the vehicle pushed...
If none of the steering column. Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it is off the engine but still turn the steering wheel. B (LOCK): This position locks the ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. C (OFF): This position lets you turn off . If it ... LOCK. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is , then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. Use off if you can remove the key. It's also the only position from which you must have the vehicle pushed...
Owner's Manual
Page 94
...transaxle. that will continue to work up to 10 minutes after you do the following: Starting Your Engine Move your vehicle is in a position other position -- D Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is equipped with an electric shift lock release system. E (START): This ...position starts the engine. If you start in any other than 9 V) battery. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P)...
...transaxle. that will continue to work up to 10 minutes after you do the following: Starting Your Engine Move your vehicle is in a position other position -- D Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is equipped with an electric shift lock release system. E (START): This ...position starts the engine. If you start in any other than 9 V) battery. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P)...
Owner's Manual
Page 105
...CAUTION: It can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P) with the engine running, be sure the vehicle is not fully in PARK (P). Remove the key and take it . If you can be injured. You or others could overheat and even catch fire. D...from PARK (P) (without first pushing the shift lever button). Turn the ignition key to leave your vehicle with the engine running . If you leave it with you leave the vehicle with the engine running , it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P), hold the shift lever button, ...
...CAUTION: It can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P) with the engine running, be sure the vehicle is not fully in PARK (P). Remove the key and take it . If you can be injured. You or others could overheat and even catch fire. D...from PARK (P) (without first pushing the shift lever button). Turn the ignition key to leave your vehicle with the engine running . If you leave it with you leave the vehicle with the engine running , it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P), hold the shift lever button, ...
Owner's Manual
Page 163
... window defogger grid. 3-4 Ventilation For mild outside air through your engine and heating system use to direct outside temperatures when little heating or...operating, an indicator above this button will bring in the Index. See "Engine Coolant Heater" in outside 0_F (-18_C) or lower. Defogging and Defrosting...two settings for about 15 minutes. If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you turn the rear window defogger on again, ...window defogger. When the rear window defogger is marked REAR. An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your vehicle. Heating On cold days...
... window defogger grid. 3-4 Ventilation For mild outside air through your engine and heating system use to direct outside temperatures when little heating or...operating, an indicator above this button will bring in the Index. See "Engine Coolant Heater" in outside 0_F (-18_C) or lower. Defogging and Defrosting...two settings for about 15 minutes. If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you turn the rear window defogger on again, ...window defogger. When the rear window defogger is marked REAR. An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your vehicle. Heating On cold days...
Owner's Manual
Page 233
Connect the other metal. Try to start the vehicle that move. If it won't start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. NOTICE: Damage to the battery is just as good there, and the chance of the negative (-) cable at least 18 inches (...45 cm) away from electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed incorrectly. The electrical connection is much less. 10. Now start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 5-9 To prevent electrical shorting, take care that ...
Connect the other metal. Try to start the vehicle that move. If it won't start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. NOTICE: Damage to the battery is just as good there, and the chance of the negative (-) cable at least 18 inches (...45 cm) away from electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed incorrectly. The electrical connection is much less. 10. Now start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 5-9 To prevent electrical shorting, take care that ...
Owner's Manual
Page 234
... Towing" in the Index. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Jumper Cable Removal A. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the other vehicle. 5. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. If you need to tow your disabled vehicle towed. Return the remote positive (+) terminal cover to its original...
... Towing" in the Index. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Jumper Cable Removal A. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the other vehicle. 5. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. If you need to tow your disabled vehicle towed. Return the remote positive (+) terminal cover to its original...
Owner's Manual
Page 243
... cap). The radiator pressure cap is located on location. If you hear a hiss, wait for more information on the passenger's side of the engine compartment, near the battery and the diagonal cross brace. A hiss means there is no longer hot. 1. How to Add Coolant to the Radiator... NOTICE: Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure...
... cap). The radiator pressure cap is located on location. If you hear a hiss, wait for more information on the passenger's side of the engine compartment, near the battery and the diagonal cross brace. A hiss means there is no longer hot. 1. How to Add Coolant to the Radiator... NOTICE: Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure...
Owner's Manual
Page 244
Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it . Remove the pressure cap. 5-20 Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts. If you spill coolant on a hot engine. 3. CAUTION: You can be burned if you have the 3800 V6 engine, remove the 3800 Series II V6 engine cover shield to access the bleed valve. 2.
Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it . Remove the pressure cap. 5-20 Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts. If you spill coolant on a hot engine. 3. CAUTION: You can be burned if you have the 3800 V6 engine, remove the 3800 Series II V6 engine cover shield to access the bleed valve. 2.
Owner's Manual
Page 245
... valves. Twist the oil fill tube, with cap attached, in the valve cover oil fill hole until you have the supercharged engine, remove the nut in the center of the engine bracket and remove the cover shield. One is located on the thermostat housing. If you 're ready to replace the cover shield. D. Put...
... valves. Twist the oil fill tube, with cap attached, in the valve cover oil fill hole until you have the supercharged engine, remove the nut in the center of the engine bracket and remove the cover shield. One is located on the thermostat housing. If you 're ready to replace the cover shield. D. Put...
Owner's Manual
Page 247
Remove the oil fill tube, with cap attached, from the engine and the compartment. 7. B. C. D. Place the hole in the cover shield over the hole in the center of the cover shield. 8. Then fill the coolant recovery ... coolant from the valve cover. Install oil fill tube and cap by twisting clockwise. If you have the supercharged engine, install the nut in the valve cover. Put the cap back on the engine. Insert the catch tab on the cover shield under the bracket on the coolant recovery tank, but leave...
Remove the oil fill tube, with cap attached, from the engine and the compartment. 7. B. C. D. Place the hole in the cover shield over the hole in the center of the cover shield. 8. Then fill the coolant recovery ... coolant from the valve cover. Install oil fill tube and cap by twisting clockwise. If you have the supercharged engine, install the nut in the valve cover. Put the cap back on the engine. Insert the catch tab on the cover shield under the bracket on the coolant recovery tank, but leave...
Owner's Manual
Page 276
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. 3800 V6 Engine or 3800 V6 Supercharged Engine 3100 V6 Engine 6-14 Remove it back in all the way. If you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan.
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. 3800 V6 Engine or 3800 V6 Supercharged Engine 3100 V6 Engine 6-14 Remove it back in all the way. If you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan.
Owner's Manual
Page 284
... threads of the oil fill hole. The oil level is changed. If you remove the supercharger oil fill plug while the engine is cold. Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to three hours after running. Remove the oil fill plug using a 3/16 inch Allen wrench. 3. D In ... reaches 90_F (32_C) or higher. D In hilly or mountainous terrain. D Uses such as found in place. Do not remove the plug until the engine cools. 1. Check oil only when the engine is hot, pressure may be burned. You may cause hot oil to blow out of the inspection hole. 4. D When ...
... threads of the oil fill hole. The oil level is changed. If you remove the supercharger oil fill plug while the engine is cold. Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to three hours after running. Remove the oil fill plug using a 3/16 inch Allen wrench. 3. D In ... reaches 90_F (32_C) or higher. D In hilly or mountainous terrain. D Uses such as found in place. Do not remove the plug until the engine cools. 1. Check oil only when the engine is hot, pressure may be burned. You may cause hot oil to blow out of the inspection hole. 4. D When ...
Owner's Manual
Page 294
...be at the fluid level on the dipstick. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. A fluid loss in the Index for reservoir location. See "Engine Compartment Overview" in this system could indicate a problem. If necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level up to Check Power Steering Fluid ... the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Then remove the cap again and look at the C (3100 V6 engine) or COLD (3800 V6 and 3800 V6 Supercharged engines) mark. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ...
...be at the fluid level on the dipstick. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. A fluid loss in the Index for reservoir location. See "Engine Compartment Overview" in this system could indicate a problem. If necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level up to Check Power Steering Fluid ... the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Then remove the cap again and look at the C (3100 V6 engine) or COLD (3800 V6 and 3800 V6 Supercharged engines) mark. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ...
Owner's Manual
Page 297
... driver's side of the brake system. When new linings are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in , the fluid level 6-35 See "Engine Compartment Overview" in the Index. See "Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. Brakes Brake Fluid goes back up. If it is, you have... too much brake fluid, it isn't a good idea to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. CAUTION: If you should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. Add brake fluid only when work is on the brake hydraulic system....
... driver's side of the brake system. When new linings are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in , the fluid level 6-35 See "Engine Compartment Overview" in the Index. See "Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. Brakes Brake Fluid goes back up. If it is, you have... too much brake fluid, it isn't a good idea to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. CAUTION: If you should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. Add brake fluid only when work is on the brake hydraulic system....
Owner's Manual
Page 298
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it off immediately. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system, your brake system can badly damage brake system parts. Don't let someone put in the wrong kind of...
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it off immediately. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system, your brake system can badly damage brake system parts. Don't let someone put in the wrong kind of...
Owner's Manual
Page 301
Battery Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free ACDelcoR battery. See "Engine Compartment Overview" in the Index for your audio system, see "Theft-Deterrent Feature" in the Index. 6-39 Also, for battery location. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals ... burn you aren't careful. CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can explode. Refer to "Shifting Out of PARK(P)" in the Index for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (-) cable from the ignition switch or shift out of California to...
Battery Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free ACDelcoR battery. See "Engine Compartment Overview" in the Index for your audio system, see "Theft-Deterrent Feature" in the Index. 6-39 Also, for battery location. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals ... burn you aren't careful. CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can explode. Refer to "Shifting Out of PARK(P)" in the Index for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (-) cable from the ignition switch or shift out of California to...
Owner's Manual
Page 329
...Identification Label You'll find this label is not removed from outside your VIN is the legal identifier for your VIN, the model designation, paint information and a list of your engine, specifications and replacement parts. On this label is: This is the engine code. D D D D your vehicle. It ...your trunk lid. You can see it if you look through the windshield from the vehicle. 6-67 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Engine Identification The 8th character in the front corner of title and registration. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service ...
...Identification Label You'll find this label is not removed from outside your VIN is the legal identifier for your VIN, the model designation, paint information and a list of your engine, specifications and replacement parts. On this label is: This is the engine code. D D D D your vehicle. It ...your trunk lid. You can see it if you look through the windshield from the vehicle. 6-67 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Engine Identification The 8th character in the front corner of title and registration. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service ...