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...locate them. If you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to let you or others from injury. Warning lights come on ...briefly when you start the engine just to your vehicle's functions. As you will help . When one of the warning lights comes...the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your warning lights and gages could also save you know your vehicle. Warning Lights, Gages,...
...locate them. If you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to let you or others from injury. Warning lights come on ...briefly when you start the engine just to your vehicle's functions. As you will help . When one of the warning lights comes...the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your warning lights and gages could also save you know your vehicle. Warning Lights, Gages,...
Owner's Manual
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...light should come on for more information. • If there's an engine-related and brake system problem that is specifically related to ON. If the anti-lock brake...turn off and the warning light will come on for an extended period of time when the system is a problem. If the light still stays on, or comes on . See Traction Control System (TCS) on . The... warning light may come on page 4-10 for a few seconds when you turn the system back on , your engine, turn the ignition off . If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for the following ...
...light should come on for more information. • If there's an engine-related and brake system problem that is specifically related to ON. If the anti-lock brake...turn off and the warning light will come on for an extended period of time when the system is a problem. If the light still stays on, or comes on . See Traction Control System (TCS) on . The... warning light may come on page 4-10 for a few seconds when you turn the system back on , your engine, turn the ignition off . If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for the following ...
Owner's Manual
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... equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or check engine light comes on page 5-26. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is too hot! It means that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the...
... equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or check engine light comes on page 5-26. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is too hot! It means that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the...
Owner's Manual
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... to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) This will require at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If so, your electrical system may go away once the engine is warmed up , stalling when you put fuel into your vehicle. If the light is still flashing, follow the ... fuel to fuel your dealer can determine if the fuel cap has been left off . 3-36 Find a safe place to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may notice this as designed. Turn the key off . If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to fully install the...
... to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) This will require at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If so, your electrical system may go away once the engine is warmed up , stalling when you put fuel into your vehicle. If the light is still flashing, follow the ... fuel to fuel your dealer can determine if the fuel cap has been left off . 3-36 Find a safe place to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may notice this as designed. Turn the key off . If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to fully install the...
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... and maintenance facts. Your vehicle may exist if this message is displayed, the traction control system will come on. You may be a problem with your vehicle has the traction control system and this is normal. Slippery road conditions may need service. Adjust your vehicle needs service....message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. 3-39 If there's an engine-related and brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning message will not ...
... and maintenance facts. Your vehicle may exist if this message is displayed, the traction control system will come on. You may be a problem with your vehicle has the traction control system and this is normal. Slippery road conditions may need service. Adjust your vehicle needs service....message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. 3-39 If there's an engine-related and brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning message will not ...
Owner's Manual
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... comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the charging system. It will remain on as long as the engine is running . If you must drive a short distance with a generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. United States Canada This message will come on in the ...message center could indicate that your engine gets too hot. See Engine Overheating on when your engine coolant has overheated. If you have problems with the message on, be certain to turn on the ignition as a check to show you it ...
... comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the charging system. It will remain on as long as the engine is running . If you must drive a short distance with a generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. United States Canada This message will come on in the ...message center could indicate that your engine gets too hot. See Engine Overheating on when your engine coolant has overheated. If you have problems with the message on, be certain to turn on the ignition as a check to show you it ...
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... Oil Pressure Message {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is equipped with your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. If you may be another problem causing low oil pressure. 3-41 You or others could be covered by your vehicle serviced. Always...follow the maintenance schedule in this message appears, the engine oil level may have your warranty. Check your oil as soon as possible and have a problem with a low oil pressure warning message. United States Canada Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may also be too low. There may...
... Oil Pressure Message {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is equipped with your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. If you may be another problem causing low oil pressure. 3-41 You or others could be covered by your vehicle serviced. Always...follow the maintenance schedule in this message appears, the engine oil level may have your warranty. Check your oil as soon as possible and have a problem with a low oil pressure warning message. United States Canada Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may also be too low. There may...
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... the cruise control. In many emergencies, steering can do not have a traction control system that one or both of the front wheels are driving, there's a problem with steadily increasing pressure. You may feel the wheels sliding, ease off the brake pedal. When this is especially useful in cruise control when the... system. 4-10 In an emergency, you hear or feel or hear the system working, but this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to lose traction.
... the cruise control. In many emergencies, steering can do not have a traction control system that one or both of the front wheels are driving, there's a problem with steadily increasing pressure. You may feel the wheels sliding, ease off the brake pedal. When this is especially useful in cruise control when the... system. 4-10 In an emergency, you hear or feel or hear the system working, but this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to lose traction.
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... go downhill. • Keep your trips safer and more enjoyable. {CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is this: let your engine and transaxle, and you can work well. They could get so hot that they would not work hard on a steep downhill slope. • Know how... that can make your vehicle in good shape. These parts can climb the hill better. You could crash. Drive at speeds that warn of special problems. Examples are some of the slowing down a steep or long hill. {CAUTION: If you go over the top of a hill, be something in your ...
... go downhill. • Keep your trips safer and more enjoyable. {CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is this: let your engine and transaxle, and you can work well. They could get so hot that they would not work hard on a steep downhill slope. • Know how... that can make your vehicle in good shape. These parts can climb the hill better. You could crash. Drive at speeds that warn of special problems. Examples are some of the slowing down a steep or long hill. {CAUTION: If you go over the top of a hill, be something in your ...
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Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is necessary. This does not indicate a problem exists or that gasoline meet specifications which were developed by automobile manufacturers around it. Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that a higher.... If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at www.autoalliance.org/fuel_charter.htm. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might damage your engine. Check with a posted octane of 87 or higher. Otherwise, you accelerate or drive uphill is considered normal. This may get a heavy knocking noise when ...
Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is necessary. This does not indicate a problem exists or that gasoline meet specifications which were developed by automobile manufacturers around it. Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that a higher.... If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at www.autoalliance.org/fuel_charter.htm. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might damage your engine. Check with a posted octane of 87 or higher. Otherwise, you accelerate or drive uphill is considered normal. This may get a heavy knocking noise when ...
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General Motors recommends that you buy gasolines that are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly. Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the ... is designed to operate on page 3-34. If this fuel is not available in your area to contribute to clean air. In most deposit-related problems. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may fail a smog-check test. If your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis. ...
General Motors recommends that you buy gasolines that are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly. Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the ... is designed to operate on page 3-34. If this fuel is not available in your area to contribute to clean air. In most deposit-related problems. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may fail a smog-check test. If your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis. ...
Owner's Manual
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... about the use . Turn the ignition to a place that may be unhealthy for very long. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes back on , reset the system. If your vehicle does not have a problem properly disposing of your used oil stay on when you start your vehicle, the... engine oil life system has not reset. If your vehicle has the optional DIC, do the following : 1. Do not ...
... about the use . Turn the ignition to a place that may be unhealthy for very long. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes back on , reset the system. If your vehicle does not have a problem properly disposing of your used oil stay on when you start your vehicle, the... engine oil life system has not reset. If your vehicle has the optional DIC, do the following : 1. Do not ...
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...labeled DEXRON®-III, Approved for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you have a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. Give boiling protection up to add coolant when it is low. The following explains your cooling system and how to 265°...sooner, at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Protect against rust and corrosion. Help keep the proper engine temperature. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as they should. A 50/50 mixture of automatic transmission fluid labeled other ...
...labeled DEXRON®-III, Approved for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you have a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. Give boiling protection up to add coolant when it is low. The following explains your cooling system and how to 265°...sooner, at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Protect against rust and corrosion. Help keep the proper engine temperature. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as they should. A 50/50 mixture of automatic transmission fluid labeled other ...
Owner's Manual
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...no sign of the vehicle until it off the engine and get service help right away. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your heater to get everyone out of steam, try this section. Also, see or hear no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but... see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" later in a traffic jam, shift to the highest gear while driving - AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) or THIRD (3). If ...
...no sign of the vehicle until it off the engine and get service help right away. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your heater to get everyone out of steam, try this section. Also, see or hear no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but... see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" later in a traffic jam, shift to the highest gear while driving - AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) or THIRD (3). If ...
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... spill coolant on page 5-23 for the proper coolant mixture. If the overheat warning continues, there is not at the coolant recovery tank. Your engine could get the overheat warning. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it . {CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be burned if you... coolant and the proper coolant mixture. {CAUTION: You can try. Plain water, or some other parts. You can boil before you have not found a problem yet, but you spill coolant on hot engine parts. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you do it will . See...
... spill coolant on page 5-23 for the proper coolant mixture. If the overheat warning continues, there is not at the coolant recovery tank. Your engine could get the overheat warning. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it . {CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be burned if you... coolant and the proper coolant mixture. {CAUTION: You can try. Plain water, or some other parts. You can boil before you have not found a problem yet, but you spill coolant on hot engine parts. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you do it will . See...
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...use the proper fluid. Replace the cap and completely tighten it is hot, the level should add fluid. When it . 5. When the engine compartment is cold, the level should be at the C (cold) mark. Failure to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 5-12 for reservoir... location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is a leak in this system could indicate a problem. How to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is not necessary to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering...
...use the proper fluid. Replace the cap and completely tighten it is hot, the level should add fluid. When it . 5. When the engine compartment is cold, the level should be at the C (cold) mark. Failure to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 5-12 for reservoir... location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is a leak in this system could indicate a problem. How to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is not necessary to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering...
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... learning process does not need to TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL. See Scheduled Maintenance on , the check tire pressure system has not reset. With the engine off and the DIC will remember the tire pressures until the DIC reads LOW TIRE PRESSURE. 3. The system completes the calibration process during ...reset the system, do the following: 1. Do not reset the check tire pressure system without first correcting the cause of the problem and checking and adjusting the pressure in each tire throughout the operating speed range of your vehicle. If you notice unusual wear, rotate your...
... learning process does not need to TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL. See Scheduled Maintenance on , the check tire pressure system has not reset. With the engine off and the DIC will remember the tire pressures until the DIC reads LOW TIRE PRESSURE. 3. The system completes the calibration process during ...reset the system, do the following: 1. Do not reset the check tire pressure system without first correcting the cause of the problem and checking and adjusting the pressure in each tire throughout the operating speed range of your vehicle. If you notice unusual wear, rotate your...