Owner's Manual
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...turn the switch five positions: Run: An "on automatic normal driving. To Remove the Key: Turn the key to display some of switch as the radio. the engine is not running, you can remove the key. When the engine starts, release the key. models), but never try to Run for ignition... the positions Accessory and or towed, but does not send electrical power to operate your vehicle must be removed from the ignition unlessthe key release button is in the ignition the engine is not position if your electrical power can use Lock: The only positionin which you . lgnition Switch...
...turn the switch five positions: Run: An "on automatic normal driving. To Remove the Key: Turn the key to display some of switch as the radio. the engine is not running, you can remove the key. When the engine starts, release the key. models), but never try to Run for ignition... the positions Accessory and or towed, but does not send electrical power to operate your vehicle must be removed from the ignition unlessthe key release button is in the ignition the engine is not position if your electrical power can use Lock: The only positionin which you . lgnition Switch...
Owner's Manual
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... arc parking a on the lever. Move the ignition key to leave your right foot and set the parking brake. 8 . . 64 Remove the key and take it could move suddenly. And, if you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand,... the shift lever intoP (Park) position like this: Hold in P (Park). Your vehicle can roll. h*2-.u ' -: . . ; , #+ , &: h a i '- 1. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) It is not fully inP (Park) with you 're pulling a trailer, also see the Inden under ParkinP 01 lills or %wing . "rail I I I 2.
... arc parking a on the lever. Move the ignition key to leave your right foot and set the parking brake. 8 . . 64 Remove the key and take it could move suddenly. And, if you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand,... the shift lever intoP (Park) position like this: Hold in P (Park). Your vehicle can roll. h*2-.u ' -: . . ; , #+ , &: h a i '- 1. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) It is not fully inP (Park) with you 're pulling a trailer, also see the Inden under ParkinP 01 lills or %wing . "rail I I I 2.
Owner's Manual
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Turn the pressure cap slowly about ?A turn to the left . 183 . Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. If you spill coolant on a hot engine. 1. You can be burned if you hear a hiss, wait for thatto stop . A hiss means there is no longer hot. NOTICE A You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is some pressure still left and then stop . Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts.
Turn the pressure cap slowly about ?A turn to the left . 183 . Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. If you spill coolant on a hot engine. 1. You can be burned if you hear a hiss, wait for thatto stop . A hiss means there is no longer hot. NOTICE A You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is some pressure still left and then stop . Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts.
Owner's Manual
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This should be lower. Watch out for a small cylinder at the base of proper mix to FULL COLD, or and remove it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. inside the coolant surgetank may be covered with the 2. If the level is ... the opening. If the cylinder is uncovered, the coolant in your system is off , start the engine and let it . With the coolant surgetank pressure cap off , look for the engine fan. Problems on the Road Engine Overheating(CONT.) 3.Fill the coolant surge tank with coolant. just above the small cylinder at the...
This should be lower. Watch out for a small cylinder at the base of proper mix to FULL COLD, or and remove it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. inside the coolant surgetank may be covered with the 2. If the level is ... the opening. If the cylinder is uncovered, the coolant in your system is off , start the engine and let it . With the coolant surgetank pressure cap off , look for the engine fan. Problems on the Road Engine Overheating(CONT.) 3.Fill the coolant surge tank with coolant. just above the small cylinder at the...
Owner's Manual
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..., clothing and tools away from the slot in the hood and return the prop to relieve pressure on properly. Remove the hood prop from any underhood IhlUlll 0 1 A Things that will burn onto a Rot engine, Before closing the hood, be burned. Be careful not t drop or spill things o that burn can start a... let the hood down and close it firmly. Service & Appearance Care Hood Release (CONT.) ~1 CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can get hot engine parts and start up and injure you even when theengine is not running. You or others could be sure all the filler capsare on the...
..., clothing and tools away from the slot in the hood and return the prop to relieve pressure on properly. Remove the hood prop from any underhood IhlUlll 0 1 A Things that will burn onto a Rot engine, Before closing the hood, be burned. Be careful not t drop or spill things o that burn can start a... let the hood down and close it firmly. Service & Appearance Care Hood Release (CONT.) ~1 CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can get hot engine parts and start up and injure you even when theengine is not running. You or others could be sure all the filler capsare on the...
Owner's Manual
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... give the oil a few minutes to get fuel. Remove it back in all theway. But you 'll need to add some oil. To Check Engine Oil: Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or ...cloth, then push it again, keeping the tip lower. 2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4: Checking Engine Oil When to Add Oil: If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you must be ...level on ground. of For crankcase capacity, see the Index under Capacities & Spec$kations. 3300 V6: Checking Engine Oil 20s In order to drain back intothe oil pan. This section explains what kind oil to check your ...
... give the oil a few minutes to get fuel. Remove it back in all theway. But you 'll need to add some oil. To Check Engine Oil: Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or ...cloth, then push it again, keeping the tip lower. 2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4: Checking Engine Oil When to Add Oil: If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you must be ...level on ground. of For crankcase capacity, see the Index under Capacities & Spec$kations. 3300 V6: Checking Engine Oil 20s In order to drain back intothe oil pan. This section explains what kind oil to check your ...
Owner's Manual
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Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change your automatic transaxle fluidlevel is when the engine oil is changed. See theIndex under Scheduled Maintenance Services. If you do it yourself, be a little difficult, you get a false reading on the dipstick. Air... to Check: Because this operation can be sure to follow all the instructions here, or could you may choose to have this done at a Pontiac dealership Service Department. Remove the air cleaner. 3.Be sure to install theair cleaner filter and replace the cover. ...216 Unscrew the two wing nuts, then slide the...
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change your automatic transaxle fluidlevel is when the engine oil is changed. See theIndex under Scheduled Maintenance Services. If you do it yourself, be a little difficult, you get a false reading on the dipstick. Air... to Check: Because this operation can be sure to follow all the instructions here, or could you may choose to have this done at a Pontiac dealership Service Department. Remove the air cleaner. 3.Be sure to install theair cleaner filter and replace the cover. ...216 Unscrew the two wing nuts, then slide the...
Owner's Manual
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... clean it . 3.Check both sidesof the dipstick and read the lower level. The fluid level must be , push the dipstick backin all the way and remove it with rag or a paper towel. 2. Be sure to rest your fingers on the transaxle case. Push it back in all the way. 5. If the... fluid level is cool enough for you to push the handle down fully. 21s I . . Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked ona level place and the transaxle is where it should be between the ADD and FULL marks. (Note: Fluid...
... clean it . 3.Check both sidesof the dipstick and read the lower level. The fluid level must be , push the dipstick backin all the way and remove it with rag or a paper towel. 2. Be sure to rest your fingers on the transaxle case. Push it back in all the way. 5. If the... fluid level is cool enough for you to push the handle down fully. 21s I . . Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked ona level place and the transaxle is where it should be between the ADD and FULL marks. (Note: Fluid...
Owner's Manual
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...appears on a plate in the front code will help you ever need to order parts. On this labelis not removed from outside your GM engine. Be sure that this label is the legal identifier for your vehicle. You can see it if youlook through the...vehicle. Its model designation. It's very helpful if you identify your engine, specifications, and replacementparts in your VINis the engine code for your Pontiac. Paint information. I m E47 ... driver's side. Vehicle Identification Number (VlN) Engine Identification Service Parts Identification Label You'll find this section. It appears...
...appears on a plate in the front code will help you ever need to order parts. On this labelis not removed from outside your GM engine. Be sure that this label is the legal identifier for your vehicle. You can see it if youlook through the...vehicle. Its model designation. It's very helpful if you identify your engine, specifications, and replacementparts in your VINis the engine code for your Pontiac. Paint information. I m E47 ... driver's side. Vehicle Identification Number (VlN) Engine Identification Service Parts Identification Label You'll find this section. It appears...
Owner's Manual
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Manual Transaxle, 5-Speed Complete Drain and Refdl T5550 ...2.1quarts Isuzu ...2.0 quarts Cooling System 2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4 ...10.4 quarts 3300V6 ...10.8quarts 3.8 L 3.8 L 5.5 L 2.0 L 1.9 L 9.8 L 10.2 L I liter) more fluid may be needed . Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal Replacement ...and 4 quarts After Complete Overhaul ...6 quarts When drainingor replacing torque converter, more oil may be needed . Capacities & Specifications Engine Crankcase Models) (All ...4 quarts M e n changing Jilter, up to I quart (I 251
Manual Transaxle, 5-Speed Complete Drain and Refdl T5550 ...2.1quarts Isuzu ...2.0 quarts Cooling System 2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4 ...10.4 quarts 3300V6 ...10.8quarts 3.8 L 3.8 L 5.5 L 2.0 L 1.9 L 9.8 L 10.2 L I liter) more fluid may be needed . Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal Replacement ...and 4 quarts After Complete Overhaul ...6 quarts When drainingor replacing torque converter, more oil may be needed . Capacities & Specifications Engine Crankcase Models) (All ...4 quarts M e n changing Jilter, up to I quart (I 251
Owner's Manual
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... facing downhill. At least every spring, use plain water to P (Park). b Park on brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake: With the engine running and the transaxle in case it begins toroll. I At Least Once a bar (conr~.) CHECK OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO rarmg Brae and Automatic Transaxle... debris can collect. 274 Maintenance Schedule Section 6: Owner Checks & Services [cant.] I Underbody Flushing m . . When you are doing this until the vehicle is in N (Neutral), slowly remove footpressure from the underbody.
... facing downhill. At least every spring, use plain water to P (Park). b Park on brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake: With the engine running and the transaxle in case it begins toroll. I At Least Once a bar (conr~.) CHECK OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO rarmg Brae and Automatic Transaxle... debris can collect. 274 Maintenance Schedule Section 6: Owner Checks & Services [cant.] I Underbody Flushing m . . When you are doing this until the vehicle is in N (Neutral), slowly remove footpressure from the underbody.
Owner's Manual
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...Anti-Lock Brake System ...97 Standard Brakes ...96 Brake/Transaxle ShiftInterlock ...65 Brakes. Engine ...56. 213 Blowout. Driving Under the Influence of ...127 Alcohol in Gasoline ...201 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning ...244 Removing ...188 Antenna ...119 Fixed Mast ...119 Antifreeze ...221. 251. 253 Anti-...:' New Vehicle Normal Driving ...50 When Towing a Trailer ...161 293 Adding BrakeFluid ...225. 253 Electrical Equipment ...55. 107 248 Engine Coolant ...%22.251. 253 Engine Oil ...209. 251. 253 Power Steering Fluid . .224. 252. 253 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid ...220. 253 Transaxle Fluid Automatic ...
...Anti-Lock Brake System ...97 Standard Brakes ...96 Brake/Transaxle ShiftInterlock ...65 Brakes. Engine ...56. 213 Blowout. Driving Under the Influence of ...127 Alcohol in Gasoline ...201 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning ...244 Removing ...188 Antenna ...119 Fixed Mast ...119 Antifreeze ...221. 251. 253 Anti-...:' New Vehicle Normal Driving ...50 When Towing a Trailer ...161 293 Adding BrakeFluid ...225. 253 Electrical Equipment ...55. 107 248 Engine Coolant ...%22.251. 253 Engine Oil ...209. 251. 253 Power Steering Fluid . .224. 252. 253 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid ...220. 253 Transaxle Fluid Automatic ...
Owner's Manual
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... ...2l3. 257 Finish Damage ...246 Flash-to-hs ...76 Flashers. Removing and Replacing ...228. 229. 254 Ethanol in Gasoline ...201 Exhaust Dangerous Gas in Fuel ...201 Capacity ...201 Exhaust Warnings ...66. 67 Filling Your Tank ...203. 252. 304 Fuels with the Engine Running. .64. 67 Expectant Mothers. Driving in ...146 Fog Lights...
... ...2l3. 257 Finish Damage ...246 Flash-to-hs ...76 Flashers. Removing and Replacing ...228. 229. 254 Ethanol in Gasoline ...201 Exhaust Dangerous Gas in Fuel ...201 Capacity ...201 Exhaust Warnings ...66. 67 Filling Your Tank ...203. 252. 304 Fuels with the Engine Running. .64. 67 Expectant Mothers. Driving in ...146 Fog Lights...
Owner's Manual
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...Wiring ...250 Heater (see Child Restraints) Inflation. Parking on Reminder ...75 Loading Your Vehicle ...230 297 ' ' Vehicle ...247 Idling Your Engine ...64. 67 Ignition Key ...44 Key Release Button...51 Positions ...51 Illuminated Entry/Exit System ...46 Indicator Lights (see Warning Lights) Infant... ...77. 229 Headlights ...74. 228. 254 Headlights Reminder ...75 Instrument Panel Intensity Control . .76 Parking ...74. 254 Reading ...77. 255 Removing & Replacing Bulbs ...228. 229. 254 Replacement Bulbs...254 Shift ...62 Taillights ...229. 254 Trunk ...78 Turn Signal ...69. 254 Warning Lights ...
...Wiring ...250 Heater (see Child Restraints) Inflation. Parking on Reminder ...75 Loading Your Vehicle ...230 297 ' ' Vehicle ...247 Idling Your Engine ...64. 67 Ignition Key ...44 Key Release Button...51 Positions ...51 Illuminated Entry/Exit System ...46 Indicator Lights (see Warning Lights) Infant... ...77. 229 Headlights ...74. 228. 254 Headlights Reminder ...75 Instrument Panel Intensity Control . .76 Parking ...74. 254 Reading ...77. 255 Removing & Replacing Bulbs ...228. 229. 254 Replacement Bulbs...254 Shift ...62 Taillights ...229. 254 Trunk ...78 Turn Signal ...69. 254 Warning Lights ...
Owner's Manual
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...Adding ...107 Sound Systems (see Audio System) Technical Facts & Specifications Bulbs ...254 Electrical Equipment. Removing ...241 Starting Your Engine...52 Automatic Transaxle ...53 Manual Transaxle ...53 2.3L Quad 4 Engine ...53 3300 V6 Engine ...54 . Road ...122 Skidding ...141 300 Snowstorm. Add.On ...55. 107.248 Fluid ......9 Reclining Seatback ...10 Seatback Latches ...11 Seat. If You're Caught in a ...157 Sound Equipment. Starting Your Pontiac if theBattery is Dead (see Jump Starting) steering Glove Box ...50 Passenger Side Cup Holder/Storage Area ...84 Sunglasses Storage...85 ...
...Adding ...107 Sound Systems (see Audio System) Technical Facts & Specifications Bulbs ...254 Electrical Equipment. Removing ...241 Starting Your Engine...52 Automatic Transaxle ...53 Manual Transaxle ...53 2.3L Quad 4 Engine ...53 3300 V6 Engine ...54 . Road ...122 Skidding ...141 300 Snowstorm. Add.On ...55. 107.248 Fluid ......9 Reclining Seatback ...10 Seatback Latches ...11 Seat. If You're Caught in a ...157 Sound Equipment. Starting Your Pontiac if theBattery is Dead (see Jump Starting) steering Glove Box ...50 Passenger Side Cup Holder/Storage Area ...84 Sunglasses Storage...85 ...
Owner's Manual
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...If You're Caught in a Gross Vehicle Rating (GVWR) ...230 Blizzard ...157 Wheel Alignment & Tire Balance . .237 Wrecker Towing...175 Wheel Covers. How'to Remove ...188 Wheel Nuts ...188 Wheel Nut Torque ...191. 252 Wheel Replacement ...237 Windows Defogging ...103. 105 Power ...68 Standard ...68 Windshield Washer ...80. 224... Windshield Washer Fluid ...224. 253 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...230 Windshield Wipers ...79. 250 Cleaning ...243 Controlled-Cycle ...80 Service Engine Soon ...98 Winter Driving ...156 Upshift Indicator ...62. 98 Driving on Snow or Ice ...156 Washer.
...If You're Caught in a Gross Vehicle Rating (GVWR) ...230 Blizzard ...157 Wheel Alignment & Tire Balance . .237 Wrecker Towing...175 Wheel Covers. How'to Remove ...188 Wheel Nuts ...188 Wheel Nut Torque ...191. 252 Wheel Replacement ...237 Windows Defogging ...103. 105 Power ...68 Standard ...68 Windshield Washer ...80. 224... Windshield Washer Fluid ...224. 253 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...230 Windshield Wipers ...79. 250 Cleaning ...243 Controlled-Cycle ...80 Service Engine Soon ...98 Winter Driving ...156 Upshift Indicator ...62. 98 Driving on Snow or Ice ...156 Washer.