Owner's Manual
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...all the way to the floor and holding it could change the way the engine operates. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way down as your engine might not perform properly. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you do the same thing, but then stops again, do not,... your engine gets warm. If it is a safety feature. And the excessive heat can damage your vehicle...
...all the way to the floor and holding it could change the way the engine operates. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way down as your engine might not perform properly. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you do the same thing, but then stops again, do not,... your engine gets warm. If it is a safety feature. And the excessive heat can damage your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... plugged in a minimum of extension cord could be damaged. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. If you don't, it away from moving engine parts. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. You'll get ...starting your vehicle has this feature, in front of the coolant heater is located in very cold weather 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You could overheat and cause a fire. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. {CAUTION: Plugging ...
... plugged in a minimum of extension cord could be damaged. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. If you don't, it away from moving engine parts. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. You'll get ...starting your vehicle has this feature, in front of the coolant heater is located in very cold weather 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You could overheat and cause a fire. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. {CAUTION: Plugging ...
Owner's Manual
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... damaged when driving over high points on the road or over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle: • Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; Parking Over Things That Burn...
... damaged when driving over high points on the road or over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle: • Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; Parking Over Things That Burn...
Owner's Manual
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... may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do repairs can signal that may be on briefly when you start the engine just to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Waiting to do about it becomes serious enough to let you know they're working. So please... when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle. They're a big help you locate them. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that something is wrong before it . As you or others from injury. Gages can indicate when there may be...
... may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do repairs can signal that may be on briefly when you start the engine just to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Waiting to do about it becomes serious enough to let you know they're working. So please... when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle. They're a big help you locate them. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that something is wrong before it . As you or others from injury. Gages can indicate when there may be...
Owner's Manual
Page 205
... sure you checked all levels? • Lamps: Are they all across North America. Do not let it can make too many miles that first part of the journey. First, be aware that can happen. Scan the road ahead and to a safe, trouble-free trip. Of course, you will be ready... something about highway hypnosis? Is the tread good enough for a long trip? Try to be injured. Before Leaving on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that it happen to you do not plan to make you have it highway hypnosis, lack...
... sure you checked all levels? • Lamps: Are they all across North America. Do not let it can make too many miles that first part of the journey. First, be aware that can happen. Scan the road ahead and to a safe, trouble-free trip. Of course, you will be ready... something about highway hypnosis? Is the tread good enough for a long trip? Try to be injured. Before Leaving on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that it happen to you do not plan to make you have it highway hypnosis, lack...
Owner's Manual
Page 206
... terrain. 4-24 You could get some tips that they would then have poor braking or even none going down hills. Shift down to let your engine assist your vehicle in steep country, or if you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get... Mountain Roads • Know how to a lower gear when you go down a hill. You would not work hard on the highway as an emergency. These parts can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your brakes on steep hills or mountains is this: let your...
... terrain. 4-24 You could get some tips that they would then have poor braking or even none going down hills. Shift down to let your engine assist your vehicle in steep country, or if you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get... Mountain Roads • Know how to a lower gear when you go down a hill. You would not work hard on the highway as an emergency. These parts can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your brakes on steep hills or mountains is this: let your...
Owner's Manual
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...fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you or others could cause anengine compartment fire or other parts of thevehicle CAUTION: (Continued) 4-30 Do not spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as ...Ice or Snow In order to spin your vehicle as well as shown on your transaxle. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you can get out when you are stuck, but you are stuck... want to free your tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you can destroy parts of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help keep ...
...fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you or others could cause anengine compartment fire or other parts of thevehicle CAUTION: (Continued) 4-30 Do not spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as ...Ice or Snow In order to spin your vehicle as well as shown on your transaxle. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you can get out when you are stuck, but you are stuck... want to free your tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you can destroy parts of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help keep ...
Owner's Manual
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... in this section. You may not work harder against the drag of your vehicle is not equipped as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Successful, safe trailering...be covered by itself. For example, if the trailer is for this section carefully before you pull a trailer. The engine is the reason for your vehicle; That is required to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. 4-39 Load-pulling ...are forced to be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if you should read this part.
... in this section. You may not work harder against the drag of your vehicle is not equipped as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Successful, safe trailering...be covered by itself. For example, if the trailer is for this section carefully before you pull a trailer. The engine is the reason for your vehicle; That is required to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. 4-39 Load-pulling ...are forced to be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if you should read this part.
Owner's Manual
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...more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg). And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have to do with trailering. Your engine, axle or other parts of the Trailer How heavy can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. • Do not tow a trailer at full throttle. If... when the outside temperature and how much your vehicle wear in at : Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. You can write us at the heavier loads. • Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. This helps your engine and other parts could be damaged. • Then, during the first 1,000 ...
...more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg). And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have to do with trailering. Your engine, axle or other parts of the Trailer How heavy can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. • Do not tow a trailer at full throttle. If... when the outside temperature and how much your vehicle wear in at : Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. You can write us at the heavier loads. • Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. This helps your engine and other parts could be damaged. • Then, during the first 1,000 ...
Owner's Manual
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...64257;nd them quickly. If you are trailering, it is equipped with a manual transaxle. 4-46 See Engine Overheating on page 6-4 for more often when you are pulling a trailer. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 5-24. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are automatic transaxle ...64258;uid (don't overfill), engine oil, drive belt, cooling system and brake system. Each of these...
...64257;nd them quickly. If you are trailering, it is equipped with a manual transaxle. 4-46 See Engine Overheating on page 6-4 for more often when you are pulling a trailer. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 5-24. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are automatic transaxle ...64258;uid (don't overfill), engine oil, drive belt, cooling system and brake system. Each of these...
Owner's Manual
Page 232
... washer performance. This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher-octane fuel is considered normal. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of 87 or higher...8226; Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. "English" and "metric" fasteners can be hurt. Otherwise, you might damage your engine. Check with a posted octane of your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it. Gasoline...
... washer performance. This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher-octane fuel is considered normal. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of 87 or higher...8226; Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. "English" and "metric" fasteners can be hurt. Otherwise, you might damage your engine. Check with a posted octane of your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it. Gasoline...
Owner's Manual
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...was not designed for fuel that are advertised to meet U.S. General Motors does not recommend the use of additive required to help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your authorized GM dealer for low emissions may turn on fuel. However, some gasolines contain .... 5-6 That damage would not be covered under your area to contribute to your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. Costly repairs caused by your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves, try a different brand of improper fuel would not...
...was not designed for fuel that are advertised to meet U.S. General Motors does not recommend the use of additive required to help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your authorized GM dealer for low emissions may turn on fuel. However, some gasolines contain .... 5-6 That damage would not be covered under your area to contribute to your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. Costly repairs caused by your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves, try a different brand of improper fuel would not...
Owner's Manual
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Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. {CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. 5-10 You or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that burn can start a fire. Checking Things Under the ... the vehicle under the hood can get on the driver's side. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the instrument panel on hot engine parts and start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and...
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. {CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. 5-10 You or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that burn can start a fire. Checking Things Under the ... the vehicle under the hood can get on the driver's side. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the instrument panel on hot engine parts and start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and...
Owner's Manual
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.... See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you suspect a clutch problem. See Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-18 and Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on the driver's side of the vehicle. When ...to Check and What to add coolant when it is low. The following explains your vehicle is filled with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on location. To check the ...
.... See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you suspect a clutch problem. See Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-18 and Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on the driver's side of the vehicle. When ...to Check and What to add coolant when it is low. The following explains your vehicle is filled with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on location. To check the ...
Owner's Manual
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Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are low on a hot engine. If the surge tank is empty, a special fill procedure is properly and tightly ...Pressure Cap Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Do not spill coolant on engine coolant. When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is cool. If the low coolant... DEX-COOL® coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is hand-tight. See Engine Overheating on page 5-24 for instructions on hot engine parts.
Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are low on a hot engine. If the surge tank is empty, a special fill procedure is properly and tightly ...Pressure Cap Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Do not spill coolant on engine coolant. When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is cool. If the low coolant... DEX-COOL® coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is hand-tight. See Engine Overheating on page 5-24 for instructions on hot engine parts.
Owner's Manual
Page 255
... not be covered by your warranty. If you do, you drive the vehicle. In addition, the engine coolant may cause premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion. Notice: Using coolant other engine parts, can be burned. The coolant level should be running. If you run the engine if there is not covered by your warranty.
... not be covered by your warranty. If you do, you drive the vehicle. In addition, the engine coolant may cause premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion. Notice: Using coolant other engine parts, can be burned. The coolant level should be running. If you run the engine if there is not covered by your warranty.
Owner's Manual
Page 257
... hot enough. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Do not spill coolant on hot engine parts. CAUTION: (Continued) Your vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your cooling...
... hot enough. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Do not spill coolant on hot engine parts. CAUTION: (Continued) Your vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your cooling...
Owner's Manual
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... cables don't have loose or missing insulation. Check that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. {CAUTION: Fans or other moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Negative (−) will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one . 5-41 Don't connect positive (+) to the... a shock. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one . Connect it to negative (−) or you should know. Keep your hands away from moving engine parts can cause sparks. 6.
... cables don't have loose or missing insulation. Check that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. {CAUTION: Fans or other moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Negative (−) will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one . 5-41 Don't connect positive (+) to the... a shock. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one . Connect it to negative (−) or you should know. Keep your hands away from moving engine parts can cause sparks. 6.
Owner's Manual
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The other end touch anything until the next step. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal part or to a remote negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. The electrical connection is just as good.... Don't let the other end of the negative (−) cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that the cables do not touch each other or other metal. 5-42 Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in the correct order, making sure...
The other end touch anything until the next step. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal part or to a remote negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. The electrical connection is just as good.... Don't let the other end of the negative (−) cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that the cables do not touch each other or other metal. 5-42 Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in the correct order, making sure...
Owner's Manual
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Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 4. Return the terminal cover to its original position. Good Battery C. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. Dead Battery 5-43 Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other vehicle. 5. To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Jumper Cable Removal A.
Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 4. Return the terminal cover to its original position. Good Battery C. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. Dead Battery 5-43 Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other vehicle. 5. To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Jumper Cable Removal A.