Owner's Manual
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..., you start your engine and release the switch..."Off" and the keyis in which Note that even if the engine is running. driving. LOCK (B): The only position in the ignition.... your electrical accessories, such transmission. Start (E): Starts the engine. You must be turned to steering wheel, ignition and ...position when the engine is not you . Run (D): Position to "Run" for normal the top of the ignition lock. 51 . . When the engine starts, release... position. But even when the engine is not Ignition Switch running , "Acc" and "Run" allow you have...
..., you start your engine and release the switch..."Off" and the keyis in which Note that even if the engine is running. driving. LOCK (B): The only position in the ignition.... your electrical accessories, such transmission. Start (E): Starts the engine. You must be turned to steering wheel, ignition and ...position when the engine is not you . Run (D): Position to "Run" for normal the top of the ignition lock. 51 . . When the engine starts, release... position. But even when the engine is not Ignition Switch running , "Acc" and "Run" allow you have...
Owner's Manual
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Move the ignition key to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle in is "P' (Park) and your parking brake is in " P ' (Park). After you If can, it means that the shift lever ... pedal down with you can move if "P' the shift lever away from your vehicle with the Engine Running (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) 1. Then, see you have to "LOCK." 4. you 've moved the shift lever into "P" (Park). ...64 Remove the key and take it with your right foot and set beforeyou leave it. If you...
Move the ignition key to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle in is "P' (Park) and your parking brake is in " P ' (Park). After you If can, it means that the shift lever ... pedal down with you can move if "P' the shift lever away from your vehicle with the Engine Running (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) 1. Then, see you have to "LOCK." 4. you 've moved the shift lever into "P" (Park). ...64 Remove the key and take it with your right foot and set beforeyou leave it. If you...
Owner's Manual
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IO. Remove the cables in reverse order 2 to have a GM dealer or a professional ry tc,wing servicetow your vehicle has been changed or nhodified since itwas factory-..., c tllese instructions and illustrations may nlot be correct. Good Battery C. to prevent electrical shorting. If ' your Pontiac. Problems on the h, azard warning flashers. ...I56 Now start the vehicle with the dead I 11. Heavy Metal Engine Part B. Towing Your Vehicle If it probably needs service. 1 . Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45...
IO. Remove the cables in reverse order 2 to have a GM dealer or a professional ry tc,wing servicetow your vehicle has been changed or nhodified since itwas factory-..., c tllese instructions and illustrations may nlot be correct. Good Battery C. to prevent electrical shorting. If ' your Pontiac. Problems on the h, azard warning flashers. ...I56 Now start the vehicle with the dead I 11. Heavy Metal Engine Part B. Towing Your Vehicle If it probably needs service. 1 . Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45...
Owner's Manual
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...If there seems to see this: 1. When it isn't, your warranty. Radiator pressure cap 3. NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn't covered by your vehicle needs service. 163.. If the engine is running . If it is boiling, don't do anything else until it isn't, you 'll see...leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. Electric engine fans If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is cool, remove the coolant recovery tank cap and look at or above "FULL COLD." If it cools down. The coolant...
...If there seems to see this: 1. When it isn't, your warranty. Radiator pressure cap 3. NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn't covered by your vehicle needs service. 163.. If the engine is running . If it is boiling, don't do anything else until it isn't, you 'll see...leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. Electric engine fans If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is cool, remove the coolant recovery tank cap and look at or above "FULL COLD." If it cools down. The coolant...
Owner's Manual
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Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down while turning the pressure cap.) If you tum it first stops. (Don't pres: down as you hear a hiss, wait for that to the Radiator :3.4LL32 (Code S) Engine) I. How to Add Coolant to stor A hiss means there is nolonger hot. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiatorpressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure left until it . Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left . 2. Remove the pressure cap. 165 ...
Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down while turning the pressure cap.) If you tum it first stops. (Don't pres: down as you hear a hiss, wait for that to the Radiator :3.4LL32 (Code S) Engine) I. How to Add Coolant to stor A hiss means there is nolonger hot. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiatorpressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure left until it . Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left . 2. Remove the pressure cap. 165 ...
Owner's Manual
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... (Don? Turn the pressure cap slowly to stop A hiss means there is no longer hot. After the engine cools, open the air bleed valves on the Road 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still some... pressure left until it . pres5 down as you hear a hiss, wait for that to the left . 2. Remove the pressure cap. 5. Problems on ...
... (Don? Turn the pressure cap slowly to stop A hiss means there is no longer hot. After the engine cools, open the air bleed valves on the Road 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still some... pressure left until it . pres5 down as you hear a hiss, wait for that to the left . 2. Remove the pressure cap. 5. Problems on ...
Owner's Manual
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Take your tires properly. same correction you maintain your foot off and replace the pressure cap. Shut the engine off the accelerator 0. In any rear blowout, remove your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely. 9. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to...on nanual, see gently brake to go.It may require the he Index. Gently brake to a stop well out of the 'ourPontiac dealer or a Pontiac Firebird traffic lane. I a Tire Goes Flat f [t's unusualfor a tire to use in acts much more likely to pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly...
Take your tires properly. same correction you maintain your foot off and replace the pressure cap. Shut the engine off the accelerator 0. In any rear blowout, remove your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely. 9. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to...on nanual, see gently brake to go.It may require the he Index. Gently brake to a stop well out of the 'ourPontiac dealer or a Pontiac Firebird traffic lane. I a Tire Goes Flat f [t's unusualfor a tire to use in acts much more likely to pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly...
Owner's Manual
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...the way. But you remove the dipstick to add some oil. When to Add Oil: If the oil is at or below the"ADD' line, then you'll need to wipe the oil from it. Service and Appearance Care 3.4L L32 (Code S ) To Check Engine Oil (3.4L L32 (Code S) Engine) Pull out the...dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it again, keeping the tip lower, and check thelevel. Remove it back in the Index. ...I92 T Check Engine Oil o (5.7LLT1 (Code P) Engine) Pull out the dipstick slightly. For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in all the way back in. Pinch the...
...the way. But you remove the dipstick to add some oil. When to Add Oil: If the oil is at or below the"ADD' line, then you'll need to wipe the oil from it. Service and Appearance Care 3.4L L32 (Code S ) To Check Engine Oil (3.4L L32 (Code S) Engine) Pull out the...dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it again, keeping the tip lower, and check thelevel. Remove it back in the Index. ...I92 T Check Engine Oil o (5.7LLT1 (Code P) Engine) Pull out the dipstick slightly. For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in all the way back in. Pinch the...
Owner's Manual
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Always have the air cleaner in place when you're driving. 5 7 LT1 (Code E .L Air Filter Replacement To remove the air filter: 1. Remove the plastic pinby pulling it . And, dirt can cause a damaging engine fire. Service and Appearance Care NOTICE: If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can easily get into your engine, which will damage it straight up. ...I96
Always have the air cleaner in place when you're driving. 5 7 LT1 (Code E .L Air Filter Replacement To remove the air filter: 1. Remove the plastic pinby pulling it . And, dirt can cause a damaging engine fire. Service and Appearance Care NOTICE: If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can easily get into your engine, which will damage it straight up. ...I96
Owner's Manual
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... to have this operation can mean that the lubricant level is up to Check: Because this done at the filler plug hole. Remove the filler plug. 2. Add fluid at a Pontiac dealership Service Department. If the fluid level is low, add more fluid as described under "How to rest your transmission. plug..., add only enough of the proper fluid to get a false reading. It doesn't take much or too little fluid can damage your fingers on hot engine parts or exhaust system, starting a fire. Don't overfill. Be sure to bring the fluid level up to the bottom of the filler plug hole. ...
... to have this operation can mean that the lubricant level is up to Check: Because this done at the filler plug hole. Remove the filler plug. 2. Add fluid at a Pontiac dealership Service Department. If the fluid level is low, add more fluid as described under "How to rest your transmission. plug..., add only enough of the proper fluid to get a false reading. It doesn't take much or too little fluid can damage your fingers on hot engine parts or exhaust system, starting a fire. Don't overfill. Be sure to bring the fluid level up to the bottom of the filler plug hole. ...
Owner's Manual
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... Check Power Steering Fluid: Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with the overflow tube on the dipstick. When the engine compartment is recommended. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the radiator filler neck. 3.4L L32 S ) (Code 0...of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. When you replace your thermostat, an AC@thermostat is recommended. 0 When the engine compartment is hot, the level should be at the or "FULL COLD" mark. ...204 Be sure the arrows on the cap line up ...
... Check Power Steering Fluid: Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with the overflow tube on the dipstick. When the engine compartment is recommended. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the radiator filler neck. 3.4L L32 S ) (Code 0...of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. When you replace your thermostat, an AC@thermostat is recommended. 0 When the engine compartment is hot, the level should be at the or "FULL COLD" mark. ...204 Be sure the arrows on the cap line up ...
Owner's Manual
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... to drive with your vehicle.If you do need brakefluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid - such as engine oil, in wear indicators that they don't have wear indicators, but if you ever hear a rear brake...the rear brakes inspected, too. This does not mean something is moving (except when you are removed for rotation or changing. Also, the rear brake drums should always be careful not to spill brake...). What to Add: When you do , wash it . Disc brake pads have built-in your Pontiac has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Use new brakefluid from a sealed container only, and always ...
... to drive with your vehicle.If you do need brakefluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid - such as engine oil, in wear indicators that they don't have wear indicators, but if you ever hear a rear brake...the rear brakes inspected, too. This does not mean something is moving (except when you are removed for rotation or changing. Also, the rear brake drums should always be careful not to spill brake...). What to Add: When you do , wash it . Disc brake pads have built-in your Pontiac has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Use new brakefluid from a sealed container only, and always ...
Owner's Manual
Page 229
...code will help you look t! Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Pontiac unlessyou check with your rhis F'ontiac. L c i I *eplacement parts. . .228 Add-on a plate in your Pontiac, see it if you i.dentify your engine, specifications, and I Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 1 is the' legal ...bag system. It's very helpful if you ever need to your VIN is : D your console storage compartment. On this labelis not removed From the vehcle. The VIN also appears on the 7Jehicle Certification and Service Parts 1, abels and the certificates of title and registration....
...code will help you look t! Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Pontiac unlessyou check with your rhis F'ontiac. L c i I *eplacement parts. . .228 Add-on a plate in your Pontiac, see it if you i.dentify your engine, specifications, and I Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 1 is the' legal ...bag system. It's very helpful if you ever need to your VIN is : D your console storage compartment. On this labelis not removed From the vehcle. The VIN also appears on the 7Jehicle Certification and Service Parts 1, abels and the certificates of title and registration....
Owner's Manual
Page 251
Then release all vehicles, the kev should come out only in "N" (Neutral), Do by slowly remove foot pressure from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any corrosive materials from the regular brake pedal. The key should turn the key to "... an automatic transmission, the key should turn to "LOCK" only with the parking brake set the parking brake. 0 To check the parhng brake: With the engine running and transmission in "LOCK." Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission "P" (Park) Mechanism Check brake, set , try to turn to "LOCK" only when the shift lever...
Then release all vehicles, the kev should come out only in "N" (Neutral), Do by slowly remove foot pressure from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any corrosive materials from the regular brake pedal. The key should turn the key to "... an automatic transmission, the key should turn to "LOCK" only with the parking brake set the parking brake. 0 To check the parhng brake: With the engine running and transmission in "LOCK." Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission "P" (Park) Mechanism Check brake, set , try to turn to "LOCK" only when the shift lever...