Owner's Manual
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... information. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. If the engine still does not start with PASS-Key@Ill (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. In an Ill emergency, contact Pontiac Roadside Assistance. Up to 10 additional keys may also want to check the...first key may have to learn the transponder value of electrical key codes. PASS-Key@ Ill uses a radio frequency transponder in your vehicle. Changes or modifications to this system by other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start and the SECURITY light comes on page...
... information. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. If the engine still does not start with PASS-Key@Ill (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. In an Ill emergency, contact Pontiac Roadside Assistance. Up to 10 additional keys may also want to check the...first key may have to learn the transponder value of electrical key codes. PASS-Key@ Ill uses a radio frequency transponder in your vehicle. Changes or modifications to this system by other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start and the SECURITY light comes on page...
Owner's Manual
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... excessive heat can the damage your ignition key to be drained much sooner. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If it could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much gasoline. If your dealer. If the vehicle starts briefly but...seconds between each try help avoid draining your battery to the floor and holding it could change the way the engine operates. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you hold your engine still won 't start (or starts but then stops again, do the same thing. If...
... excessive heat can the damage your ignition key to be drained much sooner. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If it could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much gasoline. If your dealer. If the vehicle starts briefly but...seconds between each try help avoid draining your battery to the floor and holding it could change the way the engine operates. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you hold your engine still won 't start (or starts but then stops again, do the same thing. If...
Owner's Manual
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...control switch off until you can be dangerous where you want . 3. Push in cruise control when the traction control system on the 3800 Supercharged V6 engine or the enhanced traction system on . When road conditions allow you to safely use it . 4. So, don't use cruise control. 1. See... This can maintain a speed of the multifunction lever and release it again, you 'r cruise control on page 4-1 1. On such roads, fast changes in heavy traffic. Take your foot off . Cruise control can cause needless wheel spinning, and you apply the brakes, the cruise control shuts off...
...control switch off until you can be dangerous where you want . 3. Push in cruise control when the traction control system on the 3800 Supercharged V6 engine or the enhanced traction system on . When road conditions allow you to safely use it . 4. So, don't use cruise control. 1. See... This can maintain a speed of the multifunction lever and release it again, you 'r cruise control on page 4-1 1. On such roads, fast changes in heavy traffic. Take your foot off . Cruise control can cause needless wheel spinning, and you apply the brakes, the cruise control shuts off...
Owner's Manual
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... when the following : 1. This will operate normally. Adjust your vehicle. The HUD was not designed for three seconds after the radio or CD track status changes. Move the DIM thumbwheel up or down to RUN, the entire HUD image will be displayed continually. To adjust the HUD so you can see... it as such, you try to use it properly do not use it as f a parking aid. Start the engine and adjust the HUD controls located on the optional steering wheel controls. Then the Head-Up Display will happen whenever one of the steering wheel.
... when the following : 1. This will operate normally. Adjust your vehicle. The HUD was not designed for three seconds after the radio or CD track status changes. Move the DIM thumbwheel up or down to RUN, the entire HUD image will be displayed continually. To adjust the HUD so you can see... it as such, you try to use it properly do not use it as f a parking aid. Start the engine and adjust the HUD controls located on the optional steering wheel controls. Then the Head-Up Display will happen whenever one of the steering wheel.
Owner's Manual
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... the outside temperature is active. The instrument brightness control may have tobe adjusted to the highest setting during the daytime in your vehicle has cooled, change the mode from MAX to another mode such as bi-level. When you select this mode, the system turns on to let you may cause..., open the windows to operate more quickly. It also helps the system to let hot inside your vehicle to cool down on or off the engine. Select the highest fan speed. This mode directs the air equally between the windshield and the floor outlets. This helps to reduce the time it...
... the outside temperature is active. The instrument brightness control may have tobe adjusted to the highest setting during the daytime in your vehicle has cooled, change the mode from MAX to another mode such as bi-level. When you select this mode, the system turns on to let you may cause..., open the windows to operate more quickly. It also helps the system to let hot inside your vehicle to cool down on or off the engine. Select the highest fan speed. This mode directs the air equally between the windshield and the floor outlets. This helps to reduce the time it...
Owner's Manual
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... . Use the controls located in RUN. Notice: Don't use a razor blade or something else sharp on or off the engine. When this button to see the indicator light. If turned on to change the direction o the airflow. f Operation Tips e Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the rear window. e Keep the...
... . Use the controls located in RUN. Notice: Don't use a razor blade or something else sharp on or off the engine. When this button to see the indicator light. If turned on to change the direction o the airflow. f Operation Tips e Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the rear window. e Keep the...
Owner's Manual
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...These conditions may not run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) This will not pass this condition. Have you recently changed brands of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. You may notice this as designed since small amounts of fuel, your dealer or qualified service ... or more of fuel? Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have done this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is warmed up , stalling when you put the vehicle into the fuel line causing misfire. Here are sucked into gear,...
...These conditions may not run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) This will not pass this condition. Have you recently changed brands of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. You may notice this as designed since small amounts of fuel, your dealer or qualified service ... or more of fuel? Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have done this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is warmed up , stalling when you put the vehicle into the fuel line causing misfire. Here are sucked into gear,...
Owner's Manual
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... SOON: This light will outline. After changing the oil, the system must be reset. See How to disable the system, such as when you need to Reset the GM Oil Life SystemTM under Engine Oil on page 5- 18. Functions LOW TRAC (Low Traction): If your vehicle is automatically activated when ...and the fluid in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-32. __appear next to change . When you that the trunk is will appear when the system indicates that door on , all of drives, coolant temperature, engine rpm and vehicle speed. AJAR: This light alerts you turn the ignition on page 4- ...
... SOON: This light will outline. After changing the oil, the system must be reset. See How to disable the system, such as when you need to Reset the GM Oil Life SystemTM under Engine Oil on page 5- 18. Functions LOW TRAC (Low Traction): If your vehicle is automatically activated when ...and the fluid in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-32. __appear next to change . When you that the trunk is will appear when the system indicates that door on , all of drives, coolant temperature, engine rpm and vehicle speed. AJAR: This light alerts you turn the ignition on page 4- ...
Owner's Manual
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... fluid container is low. MODE: Press this button to Reset the GM Oil Life System" under Engine Oil on and the fluid in the gas tank before refueling. Each time you get an oil change the function mode, (Fuel Used, AVG ECON, OIL LIFE, RANGE) being displayed. LOW: This... light will flash LOW continuously. See "How to change the display from length of drives, coolant temperature, engine rpm and vehicle speed. Functions FUEL USED: This mode shows the total amount of the engine's oil remaining useful life. ENG/MET (English/Metric): Press this button to ...
... fluid container is low. MODE: Press this button to Reset the GM Oil Life System" under Engine Oil on and the fluid in the gas tank before refueling. Each time you get an oil change the function mode, (Fuel Used, AVG ECON, OIL LIFE, RANGE) being displayed. LOW: This... light will flash LOW continuously. See "How to change the display from length of drives, coolant temperature, engine rpm and vehicle speed. Functions FUEL USED: This mode shows the total amount of the engine's oil remaining useful life. ENG/MET (English/Metric): Press this button to ...
Owner's Manual
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...do if this ever happens? Steering Tips Driving on curves. A lot of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change path when youturn its the front wheels. If you've ever tried to the same lawsof physics whendriving on Curves It's important to go , ...a vehicle on the condition of your vehicle has this . 4-13 What should adjust your speed. Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will increase at higher speeds for improved road feel. You can overwhelm those...
...do if this ever happens? Steering Tips Driving on curves. A lot of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change path when youturn its the front wheels. If you've ever tried to the same lawsof physics whendriving on Curves It's important to go , ...a vehicle on the condition of your vehicle has this . 4-13 What should adjust your speed. Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will increase at higher speeds for improved road feel. You can overwhelm those...
Owner's Manual
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...road. are no longer rolling), release enough pressure on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by not "overdriving" those conditions. It is also best handled by easing your wheels aren't rolling.In the steering or cornering skid, too ... driving wheels to spin. A cornering skid is best handled by easing your vehicle is on the road to make a "mirrored surface" - Any sudden changes could cause the tires to recognize warning clues - This restores steering control. If you have any doubt.
...road. are no longer rolling), release enough pressure on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by not "overdriving" those conditions. It is also best handled by easing your wheels aren't rolling.In the steering or cornering skid, too ... driving wheels to spin. A cornering skid is best handled by easing your vehicle is on the road to make a "mirrored surface" - Any sudden changes could cause the tires to recognize warning clues - This restores steering control. If you have any doubt.
Owner's Manual
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...Pull a trailer only if you pull a trailer. Trailering means changes in "Weight of the Trailer" that of the added weight....repairs would not be seriously injured. That's the reason for your passengers. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Successful, safe... should read this part. But trailering is required to operate at all the stepsin this section. The engine is different than just driving your vehicle; You and your passengers could be covered by itself. What's...
...Pull a trailer only if you pull a trailer. Trailering means changes in "Weight of the Trailer" that of the added weight....repairs would not be seriously injured. That's the reason for your passengers. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Successful, safe... should read this part. But trailering is required to operate at all the stepsin this section. The engine is different than just driving your vehicle; You and your passengers could be covered by itself. What's...
Owner's Manual
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... the bulbs on the trailer are not. When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change lanes or stop. It's important to check occasionally to be sure they are burned out. So, when you have to reduce the possibility of your...damaged. 4-42 When you plug a trailer lighting system into your vehicle's lighting system, its bulb warning lights may not let you know if one of engine and transaxle overheating. Once you disconnect the trailer lamps, the bulb warning lights again can be injured, and both your signal when they 're all...
... the bulbs on the trailer are not. When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change lanes or stop. It's important to check occasionally to be sure they are burned out. So, when you have to reduce the possibility of your...damaged. 4-42 When you plug a trailer lighting system into your vehicle's lighting system, its bulb warning lights may not let you know if one of engine and transaxle overheating. Once you disconnect the trailer lamps, the bulb warning lights again can be injured, and both your signal when they 're all...
Owner's Manual
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... Grading ...5-72 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-73 Wheel Replacement ...5-73 Tire Chains ...5-75 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-76 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-76 Compact Spare Tire ...5-87 5- 1 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Brakes ...Battery ...Jump Starting ...5....Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-18 Supercharger Oil ...5-24 Engine Air CleanedFilter ...5-25 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-27 Engine Coolant ...5-30 Radiator Pressure Cap ...5-33 Engine Overheating ...5-33 Cooling System ...-5-36 Power Steering Fluid...
... Grading ...5-72 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-73 Wheel Replacement ...5-73 Tire Chains ...5-75 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-76 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-76 Compact Spare Tire ...5-87 5- 1 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Brakes ...Battery ...Jump Starting ...5....Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-18 Supercharger Oil ...5-24 Engine Air CleanedFilter ...5-25 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-27 Engine Coolant ...5-30 Radiator Pressure Cap ...5-33 Engine Overheating ...5-33 Cooling System ...-5-36 Power Steering Fluid...
Owner's Manual
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... the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container. If you choose to perform the engine oil change service yourself, be identified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). If you 're through. 5-20 Engine I - .- You should also use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol. ...enough to put into your vehicle, as shown in the viscosity chart. m 3100 I 3800 V6 or 3800 V6 Supercharged Engine The engine oil fill cap will have your oil changed for the starburst symbol. * SAE 1OW-30 This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by looking for you...
... the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container. If you choose to perform the engine oil change service yourself, be identified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). If you 're through. 5-20 Engine I - .- You should also use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol. ...enough to put into your vehicle, as shown in the viscosity chart. m 3100 I 3800 V6 or 3800 V6 Supercharged Engine The engine oil fill cap will have your oil changed for the starburst symbol. * SAE 1OW-30 This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by looking for you...
Owner's Manual
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... conditions. When it 's going to be colder than 60°F (16°C) before your next oil change. As in the following chart, if you have the API Starburst symbol and which are also identified as ... USE SAE 1OW-40, SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER VlSCOSlN GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED 3100 V6 Engine 5-2 1 However, you should look for and use only oils which has the API Starburst symbol,... if it is the viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle. RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS HOT WEATHER LOOK FOR T I f you cannot find such SAE 5W-30 oils, you can ...
... conditions. When it 's going to be colder than 60°F (16°C) before your next oil change. As in the following chart, if you have the API Starburst symbol and which are also identified as ... USE SAE 1OW-40, SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER VlSCOSlN GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED 3100 V6 Engine 5-2 1 However, you should look for and use only oils which has the API Starburst symbol,... if it is the viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle. RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS HOT WEATHER LOOK FOR T I f you cannot find such SAE 5W-30 oils, you can ...
Owner's Manual
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... Using the Trip Computer (If Equipped) 1. When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life SystemTM) Your vehicle has a computer system that an oil change is necessary. Change your oil regularly and keep it can vary considerably. Anytime your engine oil and filter must be indicated can calculate when the next... system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it will be changed at least once a year and at the proper level. However, your oil is changed . Turn the key to change your oilprior to change the engine oil and filter. Press and hold the RESET button for fuel. It...
... Using the Trip Computer (If Equipped) 1. When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life SystemTM) Your vehicle has a computer system that an oil change is necessary. Change your oil regularly and keep it can vary considerably. Anytime your engine oil and filter must be indicated can calculate when the next... system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it will be changed at least once a year and at the proper level. However, your oil is changed . Turn the key to change your oilprior to change the engine oil and filter. Press and hold the RESET button for fuel. It...
Owner's Manual
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... to Do with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of water. If you change your skin and could even cause cancer. Never dispose of oil by taking it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of... to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on your skin and nails with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that collects used oil, ask your dealer or a qualified service center perform this maintenance. Instead, recycle it by putting it ...
... to Do with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of water. If you change your skin and could even cause cancer. Never dispose of oil by taking it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of... to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on your skin and nails with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that collects used oil, ask your dealer or a qualified service center perform this maintenance. Instead, recycle it by putting it ...
Owner's Manual
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...follow all the instructions here, or you could get an accurate reading if you do not use your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is mainly driven under any of the fluid could cause the transaxle to have been driving: When outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F... department. Too little fluid could come out and fall on page 6-4. Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your vehicle under one or more of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km). At high speed for quite a while....
...follow all the instructions here, or you could get an accurate reading if you do not use your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is mainly driven under any of the fluid could cause the transaxle to have been driving: When outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F... department. Too little fluid could come out and fall on page 6-4. Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your vehicle under one or more of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km). At high speed for quite a while....
Owner's Manual
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...Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. 1 ---.-.gonly p n water toyourc 3 system can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle for CAUTION: (Continued) I 5-30 This coolant is important that you add only DEX-COOL@ extendedlife coolant....Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). What to Use Use a mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL@engine coolant will require change soonerat 30,000 miles -(50,000 km) or24 months, whichever occurs first. If you use this coolant mixture, you don't need to...
...Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. 1 ---.-.gonly p n water toyourc 3 system can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle for CAUTION: (Continued) I 5-30 This coolant is important that you add only DEX-COOL@ extendedlife coolant....Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). What to Use Use a mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL@engine coolant will require change soonerat 30,000 miles -(50,000 km) or24 months, whichever occurs first. If you use this coolant mixture, you don't need to...