Owner's Manual
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..., and even animals. Then here are vitally importantto a safe, trouble-free trip. If it al highway hypnosis, lack of the tires on freeways. Then, either change drivers or stop and move around. Or is well ventilated, with direct access to you do not have controlled access, you have up . Fuel, Engine...
..., and even animals. Then here are vitally importantto a safe, trouble-free trip. If it al highway hypnosis, lack of the tires on freeways. Then, either change drivers or stop and move around. Or is well ventilated, with direct access to you do not have controlled access, you have up . Fuel, Engine...
Owner's Manual
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... nut by hand until the wheel is fastened, can use a scraper or wire brush later, i you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces or spare wheel. 10. I Never use oil or grease on the wheel mounting surface. 11. If you can make the wheel nuts become...
... nut by hand until the wheel is fastened, can use a scraper or wire brush later, i you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces or spare wheel. 10. I Never use oil or grease on the wheel mounting surface. 11. If you can make the wheel nuts become...
Owner's Manual
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... SAE 5W-30. These numbers on the oil container, and useonly those oils that display the logo. However, you should look for this on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. When it 's going to be colder than 60°F (16°C) before your nextoil change. This doughnut-shaped logo (symbol) is ...best for your vehicle. Do not use SAE 5W-30 if it 's very cold, below 0°F (-18"C), you can use other viscosity oils such as SAE 1OW-40 or SAE 2OW-50. Service & Appearance...
... SAE 5W-30. These numbers on the oil container, and useonly those oils that display the logo. However, you should look for this on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. When it 's going to be colder than 60°F (16°C) before your nextoil change. This doughnut-shaped logo (symbol) is ...best for your vehicle. Do not use SAE 5W-30 if it 's very cold, below 0°F (-18"C), you can use other viscosity oils such as SAE 1OW-40 or SAE 2OW-50. Service & Appearance...
Owner's Manual
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... the Index under Engine Block Heater. When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is true, change after that. It's below freezing outside in stop-and-go traffic). I 213 I . . Most trips are through dusty places. Your if Pontiac dealer is true for your vehicle, then you... need to change your oil. Engine Oil Additives Don't add anything to park outside and most of the time (as in door-to advise you ...
... the Index under Engine Block Heater. When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is true, change after that. It's below freezing outside in stop-and-go traffic). I 213 I . . Most trips are through dusty places. Your if Pontiac dealer is true for your vehicle, then you... need to change your oil. Engine Oil Additives Don't add anything to park outside and most of the time (as in door-to advise you ...
Owner's Manual
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... with it on the engine with the air cleaner off can be a realthreat to the environment. Service & Appearance Care What toDo with Used Oil Air Cleaner Used oil can cause you or others to be burned. CAUTION A Operating the engine with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. air See ... be sure to replace the filter. Theair cleaner not only cleans the air, it isn't there, and the engine backfires, you change your own oil, be burned. Don't everdispose of your used oil, ask your skin for help. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to drain all free-flowing...
... with it on the engine with the air cleaner off can be a realthreat to the environment. Service & Appearance Care What toDo with Used Oil Air Cleaner Used oil can cause you or others to be burned. CAUTION A Operating the engine with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. air See ... be sure to replace the filter. Theair cleaner not only cleans the air, it isn't there, and the engine backfires, you change your own oil, be burned. Don't everdispose of your used oil, ask your skin for help. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to drain all free-flowing...
Owner's Manual
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Remove the air cleaner. 3.Be sure 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 may choose to have this operation can... dipstick. Air Cleaner(CONI) 3300 V6: Air Filter Replacement 1. How to Check: Because this done at a Pontiac dealership Service Department. Service & Appearance Care Automatic Tmnsax/e Fluid When to Check and Change: A good time to check your fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to install theair cleaner...
Remove the air cleaner. 3.Be sure 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 may choose to have this operation can... dipstick. Air Cleaner(CONI) 3300 V6: Air Filter Replacement 1. How to Check: Because this done at a Pontiac dealership Service Department. Service & Appearance Care Automatic Tmnsax/e Fluid When to Check and Change: A good time to check your fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to install theair cleaner...
Owner's Manual
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...cross-hatched area on the dipstick. We recommend you do it checked iswhen the engine oil is low, add only enough of transaxle fluid to have this operation can be a ...@-IIE, because fluids with that label are made especially for your manual transaxle doesn't require changing. It doesn't take muchfluid, generally less than DEXRON@-IIE not covered by your is obtained...here, you may choose to have it yourself, besure to Check: Because this done at a Pontiac dealership Service Department. When the correct fluid level is new vehicle warranty. After adding fluid, recheck...
...cross-hatched area on the dipstick. We recommend you do it checked iswhen the engine oil is low, add only enough of transaxle fluid to have this operation can be a ...@-IIE, because fluids with that label are made especially for your manual transaxle doesn't require changing. It doesn't take muchfluid, generally less than DEXRON@-IIE not covered by your is obtained...here, you may choose to have it yourself, besure to Check: Because this done at a Pontiac dealership Service Department. When the correct fluid level is new vehicle warranty. After adding fluid, recheck...
Owner's Manual
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...parts. See theIndex under Brake System Warning Light. DOT-5 silicone brake fluid can change, for the worse. The braking system on the brake hydraulic system. When you have topquality GM brake parts in them, as your Pontiac does when it . ;'Don't let someone put in the !wrong kind ... your vehicle. 1 I, i :> : , , I Replacing Brake System Parts If you replace parts of fluid. Don't use only DOT-3 brake fluid-such as engine -.?,'oil, your front and rear brakes can damage your brakes may no longer work well together the if vehicle is complex. What to be of mineral...
...parts. See theIndex under Brake System Warning Light. DOT-5 silicone brake fluid can change, for the worse. The braking system on the brake hydraulic system. When you have topquality GM brake parts in them, as your Pontiac does when it . ;'Don't let someone put in the !wrong kind ... your vehicle. 1 I, i :> : , , I Replacing Brake System Parts If you replace parts of fluid. Don't use only DOT-3 brake fluid-such as engine -.?,'oil, your front and rear brakes can damage your brakes may no longer work well together the if vehicle is complex. What to be of mineral...
Owner's Manual
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Keep changing toa clean sectionof the cloth. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiledarea with water/ a baking soda solution: 1 teaspoon Carefully scrape off excess stain. (5 ... dryer, or heat lamp to help prevent a cleaning ring. (See previous NOTICE.) Special Cleaning Problems If a stain remains, followthe foamGreasy or Oily Stains: Like grease, oil, type instructions earlier in this butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee section. asphalt will dissolve them tobleed. Be careful, because the cleaner will stain if left...
Keep changing toa clean sectionof the cloth. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiledarea with water/ a baking soda solution: 1 teaspoon Carefully scrape off excess stain. (5 ... dryer, or heat lamp to help prevent a cleaning ring. (See previous NOTICE.) Special Cleaning Problems If a stain remains, followthe foamGreasy or Oily Stains: Like grease, oil, type instructions earlier in this butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee section. asphalt will dissolve them tobleed. Be careful, because the cleaner will stain if left...
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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...Changing a Flat Tire ...186 Cassette Player and Tapes ...118 Charging System Warning Light ...95 Compact Discs ...119 "Check Gauges'' Light ...99 Fabric ...240 Finish Damage ...246 Check Oil Light ...94 Checking Foreign Material...245 Brake Fluid ...225 Glass ...243 Engine Coolant ...222 Inside of Your Pontiac... ...240 Leather and Vinyl ...242 Engine Oil Level ...209 Hydraulic Clutch ...220 Outside of Your Pontiac ...243 Power Steering Fluid ...224 Safety Belts...242 Safety Belt Systems ...40 Sheet ...
...Changing a Flat Tire ...186 Cassette Player and Tapes ...118 Charging System Warning Light ...95 Compact Discs ...119 "Check Gauges'' Light ...99 Fabric ...240 Finish Damage ...246 Check Oil Light ...94 Checking Foreign Material...245 Brake Fluid ...225 Glass ...243 Engine Coolant ...222 Inside of Your Pontiac... ...240 Leather and Vinyl ...242 Engine Oil Level ...209 Hydraulic Clutch ...220 Outside of Your Pontiac ...243 Power Steering Fluid ...224 Safety Belts...242 Safety Belt Systems ...40 Sheet ...
Owner's Manual
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Proper Mixture to Change ...213 Engine Overheating ...179 Engine Specifications ...256 . Safety. Remote Fuel Filler ...203 Downshifting ...62. 152 Driver Position ...18 Driving ...121 AtNight ...142 Emergencies on ...136 ... Hypnosis ...151 Hill and Mountain ...152 In a Foreign Country ...202 In Fog, Mist and Haze ...146 In the Rain ...144 Long Distance ...150 Loss of Oil to Do ...171 Defects. About ...179.181.182.183 Temperature Gage ...93 Temperature Warning Light ...92 Thermostat ...223 Corrosion Protection ...246 Cruise Control ...70 Cup...
Proper Mixture to Change ...213 Engine Overheating ...179 Engine Specifications ...256 . Safety. Remote Fuel Filler ...203 Downshifting ...62. 152 Driver Position ...18 Driving ...121 AtNight ...142 Emergencies on ...136 ... Hypnosis ...151 Hill and Mountain ...152 In a Foreign Country ...202 In Fog, Mist and Haze ...146 In the Rain ...144 Long Distance ...150 Loss of Oil to Do ...171 Defects. About ...179.181.182.183 Temperature Gage ...93 Temperature Warning Light ...92 Thermostat ...223 Corrosion Protection ...246 Cruise Control ...70 Cup...
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... ...82 Lumbar Support ...9 Mountain Driving ...152 Maintenace Record ...278 Maintenance Schedule ...259 Maintenance Services. Engine ...209 Pressure Gage ...95 Quality ...210 Thickness ...211 Used Oil ...214 When to Change ...213 Scheduled ...262 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...98 Manual Front Seat ...8 Manual Lumbar Support ...9 Manual 4-Way Adjustable Seat ...9 Manual Transaxle Adding Fluid ...220. 251...
... ...82 Lumbar Support ...9 Mountain Driving ...152 Maintenace Record ...278 Maintenance Schedule ...259 Maintenance Services. Engine ...209 Pressure Gage ...95 Quality ...210 Thickness ...211 Used Oil ...214 When to Change ...213 Scheduled ...262 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...98 Manual Front Seat ...8 Manual Lumbar Support ...9 Manual 4-Way Adjustable Seat ...9 Manual Transaxle Adding Fluid ...220. 251...
Owner's Manual
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... the ...107 Tires ...232 Buying New ...234 Chains...193. 238 Flat. Turn Signal & Lane Change Indicator ...69 Underbody Maintenance ...246 Unleaded Gasoline ...199 Upholstery Care ...240 Upshift Indicator Light ...62... Driving and Tires ...156 Top Strap ...31 Torque Lock ...l55,252 Towing a Trailer...159 Towing Your Pontiac...175 Traffic Lights ...1 4 2 Trailer Towing ...159 Driving with a Trailer ...164 . Manual (see ...99 Coolant Temperature ...92 Fasten Belts...17 Low Coolant ...93 Oil ...93 SafetyBelt ...17 301 Sun ...82 Visor Vanity Mirror ...83 Voltmeter ...96 warning Flashers. Automatic...
... the ...107 Tires ...232 Buying New ...234 Chains...193. 238 Flat. Turn Signal & Lane Change Indicator ...69 Underbody Maintenance ...246 Unleaded Gasoline ...199 Upholstery Care ...240 Upshift Indicator Light ...62... Driving and Tires ...156 Top Strap ...31 Torque Lock ...l55,252 Towing a Trailer...159 Towing Your Pontiac...175 Traffic Lights ...1 4 2 Trailer Towing ...159 Driving with a Trailer ...164 . Manual (see ...99 Coolant Temperature ...92 Fasten Belts...17 Low Coolant ...93 Oil ...93 SafetyBelt ...17 301 Sun ...82 Visor Vanity Mirror ...83 Voltmeter ...96 warning Flashers. Automatic...