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...is not all floor and holding it doesn't start the engine. If it there as you the key in your vehicle.If you add electrical parts or accessories, you ever have to have your key in... neutral. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.If the car starts briefly but then stops ... Do this time keep the pedal about one -quarterof the way down while you don't, your 2.3 Liter engine: 1. If your engine still won 't start if the clutch pedal is very cold (below-20" F, or -29" C), ...
...is not all floor and holding it doesn't start the engine. If it there as you the key in your vehicle.If you add electrical parts or accessories, you ever have to have your key in... neutral. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.If the car starts briefly but then stops ... Do this time keep the pedal about one -quarterof the way down while you don't, your 2.3 Liter engine: 1. If your engine still won 't start if the clutch pedal is very cold (below-20" F, or -29" C), ...
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..., you don't, your vehicle towed, see the part of the key. I f you could be drained much gasoline.Try pushing your accelerator pedal the way to have your engine might not perform properly. If your engine won't start your vehicle. The idle speed will down fiveor six seconds. And excessive heat can the damage...
..., you don't, your vehicle towed, see the part of the key. I f you could be drained much gasoline.Try pushing your accelerator pedal the way to have your engine might not perform properly. If your engine won't start your vehicle. The idle speed will down fiveor six seconds. And excessive heat can the damage...
Owner's Manual
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... "Forward Gears (Three Speed)" or "Forward Gears (Four Speed)'' later this section. Shifting the Automatic Transaxle (Three or Four Speeds) Your Grand Am may be sure to store the cord as it was before keep the coolant heater plugged in Three SpeFd Automatic How long should you...kind of oil you have, and someother things.Instead of trying to If could from moving engine parts. I There are sixdifferent positions for both transaxles, the forward gear positions represent different gearing and operation. you keep it be parking your Pontiac dealer in the area where you'll be damaged.
... "Forward Gears (Three Speed)" or "Forward Gears (Four Speed)'' later this section. Shifting the Automatic Transaxle (Three or Four Speeds) Your Grand Am may be sure to store the cord as it was before keep the coolant heater plugged in Three SpeFd Automatic How long should you...kind of oil you have, and someother things.Instead of trying to If could from moving engine parts. I There are sixdifferent positions for both transaxles, the forward gear positions represent different gearing and operation. you keep it be parking your Pontiac dealer in the area where you'll be damaged.
Owner's Manual
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... injury. Warning lights come on when there may occur. 2-57 Often gages and warning lights work togetherto let you know and gages. and even your engine speed inrevolutions per minute (rpm). So please get to know when there's a problem with oneof your vehicle. They're a big help you will help . ... your vehicle'sfunctions. Please follow this happens. RPM The tachometer shows your warning lights dangerous. Tachometer (Option) e-@ 4 5 XlOOO -* Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights gages that something is wrong before it .
... injury. Warning lights come on when there may occur. 2-57 Often gages and warning lights work togetherto let you know and gages. and even your engine speed inrevolutions per minute (rpm). So please get to know when there's a problem with oneof your vehicle. They're a big help you will help . ... your vehicle'sfunctions. Please follow this happens. RPM The tachometer shows your warning lights dangerous. Tachometer (Option) e-@ 4 5 XlOOO -* Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights gages that something is wrong before it .
Owner's Manual
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...inspected right away. 2-60 Readings between the red warning zones indicate normal operating range. For good braking, though, you need both parts working , the other can still work and stop you. When your charging system. the Readings ineither red warning zone indicate a possible...your battery's state of your engine is not running , butthe ignition is not running , this gage shows the condition of charge inDC volts. BRAKE I -[ L Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac.'s hych-aullic brake systemis divided into two parts.If one part isn't part working well. Voltmeter (Option...
...inspected right away. 2-60 Readings between the red warning zones indicate normal operating range. For good braking, though, you need both parts working , the other can still work and stop you. When your charging system. the Readings ineither red warning zone indicate a possible...your battery's state of your engine is not running , butthe ignition is not running , this gage shows the condition of charge inDC volts. BRAKE I -[ L Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac.'s hych-aullic brake systemis divided into two parts.If one part isn't part working well. Voltmeter (Option...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle ready a long trip? slower than you delay your trip a short time to are. Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you are going to avoid a major storm system? Lamps: Are they in advance...sense of the journey. Once you are moving on the freeway, make many miles that fiist part too of motion. Mups: Do you 'll find experienced and able service experts in . Wear... comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Pontiac dealerships all inflated to the proper lane well in good shape? When you needit. Wiper Blades...
... your vehicle ready a long trip? slower than you delay your trip a short time to are. Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you are going to avoid a major storm system? Lamps: Are they in advance...sense of the journey. Once you are moving on the freeway, make many miles that fiist part too of motion. Mups: Do you 'll find experienced and able service experts in . Wear... comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Pontiac dealerships all inflated to the proper lane well in good shape? When you needit. Wiper Blades...
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... your safety andthat of required to be state or provincial police. Consider using a sway control. Many of your vehicle's parts. 4-31 Your engine, axle or other parts of these are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to work harder are some important points. Your car ... drag the added weight. There are many for your passengers.So please readthis section carefully before you do with trailering. This helps your engine and other parts could be legal, not only where youlive but also where you tow a trailer, don't drive over 50 mph (80 k k and...
... your safety andthat of required to be state or provincial police. Consider using a sway control. Many of your vehicle's parts. 4-31 Your engine, axle or other parts of these are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to work harder are some important points. Your car ... drag the added weight. There are many for your passengers.So please readthis section carefully before you do with trailering. This helps your engine and other parts could be legal, not only where youlive but also where you tow a trailer, don't drive over 50 mph (80 k k and...
Owner's Manual
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Before you connect the cables, here some basic are things you could be damaged, too. Positive will go to (+) positive (+) and negative (-) will go to (-) or you'll geta short that the jumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation.If they do, you should know. Don't connect (+) to negative (-) or a metal engine part. 5. The vehicles could get a shock. Check that parts, would damage the battery and maybe other too. 5-4
Before you connect the cables, here some basic are things you could be damaged, too. Positive will go to (+) positive (+) and negative (-) will go to (-) or you'll geta short that the jumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation.If they do, you should know. Don't connect (+) to negative (-) or a metal engine part. 5. The vehicles could get a shock. Check that parts, would damage the battery and maybe other too. 5-4
Owner's Manual
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... battery,but the chance of sparks getting back to start thevehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to the battery is just as good there, but not nearengine parts that move. If it won't start thevehicle with the dead battery. Now start after a few tries, it...
... battery,but the chance of sparks getting back to start thevehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to the battery is just as good there, but not nearengine parts that move. If it won't start thevehicle with the dead battery. Now start after a few tries, it...
Owner's Manual
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You can freeze and crack the So engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Turn the pressure cap slowly about one-quarter turn to stop . use the recommended coolant. 1. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to the left . 5-18 - NOTICE: In cold weather, water can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure left and then stop . A hiss means there is no longer hot.
You can freeze and crack the So engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Turn the pressure cap slowly about one-quarter turn to stop . use the recommended coolant. 1. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to the left . 5-18 - NOTICE: In cold weather, water can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure left and then stop . A hiss means there is no longer hot.
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... with deposit control additives will help prevent deposits from forming in this fuel to help clean the air, especially inthose parts of the country that have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions.General Motors recommends that is more than methanol is bad for 5%...reduce vehicle emissions. 6-3 That helps keep yourengine in your fuel system and damage plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn't be "cosolvents" and corrosion preventers in your engine and fuel system. parts of gasoline with oxygenates. MTBE is "methyl tertiary-butyl ether." that is no more than ...
... with deposit control additives will help prevent deposits from forming in this fuel to help clean the air, especially inthose parts of the country that have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions.General Motors recommends that is more than methanol is bad for 5%...reduce vehicle emissions. 6-3 That helps keep yourengine in your fuel system and damage plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn't be "cosolvents" and corrosion preventers in your engine and fuel system. parts of gasoline with oxygenates. MTBE is "methyl tertiary-butyl ether." that is no more than ...
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your engine has If so much oil. 3.1L V-6: Adding Oil When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below theADD line, then you'll need ... the right kind. NOTICE: Don't add too much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. Push thedipstick all the way back in the Index. But you 're through. 6-13 Just fill it enough to add someoil. This...
your engine has If so much oil. 3.1L V-6: Adding Oil When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below theADD line, then you'll need ... the right kind. NOTICE: Don't add too much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. Push thedipstick all the way back in the Index. But you 're through. 6-13 Just fill it enough to add someoil. This...
Owner's Manual
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...your if transaxle fluid. Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. especially in the Index. Remove the air cleaner filter. Tighten screws on the housing cover and pull the cover ... filter and replace the cover. 4. If you do it yourself, be a little difficult, you check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to follow the instructions all here, or you have been driving: 0 0 When ...
...your if transaxle fluid. Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. especially in the Index. Remove the air cleaner filter. Tighten screws on the housing cover and pull the cover ... filter and replace the cover. 4. If you do it yourself, be a little difficult, you check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to follow the instructions all here, or you have been driving: 0 0 When ...
Owner's Manual
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...When the correct fluid level is changed. Dun 't overjill. NOTICE: Too much fluid, generallyless than DEXRON@-III is made especially for your Pontiac dealer Service Department. 1. How to Check Because this done at the dipstick holeto bring the levelinto the cross-hatched area on the dipstick...pint (OSL). If the fluid level is low, add only enough the proper of the fluid could get a false reading on hot engine parts a or exhaust system parts, starting fire. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enoughfluid at your automatic transaxle. However, the fluid in...
...When the correct fluid level is changed. Dun 't overjill. NOTICE: Too much fluid, generallyless than DEXRON@-III is made especially for your Pontiac dealer Service Department. 1. How to Check Because this done at the dipstick holeto bring the levelinto the cross-hatched area on the dipstick...pint (OSL). If the fluid level is low, add only enough the proper of the fluid could get a false reading on hot engine parts a or exhaust system parts, starting fire. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enoughfluid at your automatic transaxle. However, the fluid in...
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to parts. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) with a complete coolant flush and refill. What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably "GM distilled) and one-half ... add anythingelse. Too much water in the mix can also use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be covered by your warranty. You can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. 6-23 The repair cost wouldn't be badly damaged. If you use this mixture, you use...
to parts. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) with a complete coolant flush and refill. What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably "GM distilled) and one-half ... add anythingelse. Too much water in the mix can also use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be covered by your warranty. You can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. 6-23 The repair cost wouldn't be badly damaged. If you use this mixture, you use...
Owner's Manual
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... may come and worn and new pads are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). If you do need brakefluid, use only DOT-3 brake I1 (GM Part fluid -- Disc brake pads have to be careful not to spill brake fluid onyour vehicle. See "Appearance Care"in costly brake repair. 6-29 NOTICE: Continuing..., so be replaced. The sound go or be heard all the time your brake system candamage brake system parts so badlythat they'll have built-in the wrong kind of mineral-based oil, suchas engine oil, in your vehicle moving (except is when you are needed. such as Delco Supreme No. 1052535...
... may come and worn and new pads are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). If you do need brakefluid, use only DOT-3 brake I1 (GM Part fluid -- Disc brake pads have to be careful not to spill brake fluid onyour vehicle. See "Appearance Care"in costly brake repair. 6-29 NOTICE: Continuing..., so be replaced. The sound go or be heard all the time your brake system candamage brake system parts so badlythat they'll have built-in the wrong kind of mineral-based oil, suchas engine oil, in your vehicle moving (except is when you are needed. such as Delco Supreme No. 1052535...
Owner's Manual
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... sure that thislabel is the engine code. of on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates title and registration. Some electrical equipment can see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac"in your spare cover. Service Parts Identification Label You'll find ...this label is the legal identifier your engine, specifications, and replacement parts. It's very tire On helpful if you ever need to your Pontiac, see it if you identify your Pontiac. Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) yourVIN, the model designation, paint information,...
... sure that thislabel is the engine code. of on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates title and registration. Some electrical equipment can see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac"in your spare cover. Service Parts Identification Label You'll find ...this label is the legal identifier your engine, specifications, and replacement parts. It's very tire On helpful if you ever need to your Pontiac, see it if you identify your Pontiac. Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) yourVIN, the model designation, paint information,...
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... 0Replace spark plugs (except Code D 2.3L engine). t 7-11 Replace filter more often under dusty conditions. Replace parts as needed. I7 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). 0 Inspect engine accessorydrive belt (or every 24 months, whicheveroccurs ...Inspect fuel cap gasket for damage or leaks. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Cl Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect hoses. An Emission Control Service 0Drain, flush and refillcooling system...
... 0Replace spark plugs (except Code D 2.3L engine). t 7-11 Replace filter more often under dusty conditions. Replace parts as needed. I7 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). 0 Inspect engine accessorydrive belt (or every 24 months, whicheveroccurs ...Inspect fuel cap gasket for damage or leaks. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Cl Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect hoses. An Emission Control Service 0Drain, flush and refillcooling system...
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...Control Service. 0Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.3L Code D engine). Inspect fuel cap gasket for damage or leaks. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace air cleaner filter. I MaintenanceSchedule I I 7-18 Replace parts as needed. Replace filter more often under dusty conditions. I DATE... I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst)....
...Control Service. 0Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.3L Code D engine). Inspect fuel cap gasket for damage or leaks. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace air cleaner filter. I MaintenanceSchedule I I 7-18 Replace parts as needed. Replace filter more often under dusty conditions. I DATE... I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst)....
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..., condenser, pressurecap and neck. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace spark plugs(except 2.3L Code D engine). Inspect S Park plug wires (except 2.3L Code D enginei. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace air...cleaner filter. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. See "Engine Coolant'' in Index for damage or leaks. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap...29 I Maintenance Schedule I1 30,000 Miles (50000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whicheveroccurs first). Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage...
..., condenser, pressurecap and neck. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace spark plugs(except 2.3L Code D engine). Inspect S Park plug wires (except 2.3L Code D enginei. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace air...cleaner filter. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. See "Engine Coolant'' in Index for damage or leaks. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap...29 I Maintenance Schedule I1 30,000 Miles (50000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whicheveroccurs first). Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage...