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Engine Coolant Heater Equipped) (If 2.4L (Code T) Engine 2.2L (Code 4) Engine In very cold weather, 0O F (-18O C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-17 Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.
Engine Coolant Heater Equipped) (If 2.4L (Code T) Engine 2.2L (Code 4) Engine In very cold weather, 0O F (-18O C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-17 Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.
Owner's Manual
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...600 k ) m your new vehicle is different thanjust driving your vehicle is equipped with a manual a three-speed or automatic transaxle, or is 2.2L (Code 4) engine. If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you 'll bedriving. Don't tow a trailer at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generatingextra ...Pulling a trailer improperlycan damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs covered by itself. That's the reason for this part,and see your Pontiac dealer for your safety and thatof your vehicle, you pull a trailer. Many of the added weight. Your vehicle can ask a hitch...
...600 k ) m your new vehicle is different thanjust driving your vehicle is equipped with a manual a three-speed or automatic transaxle, or is 2.2L (Code 4) engine. If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you 'll bedriving. Don't tow a trailer at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generatingextra ...Pulling a trailer improperlycan damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs covered by itself. That's the reason for this part,and see your Pontiac dealer for your safety and thatof your vehicle, you pull a trailer. Many of the added weight. Your vehicle can ask a hitch...
Owner's Manual
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Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you 're pulling a trailer. equipped with a 2.2L (Code 4) engine. Stop and have someone pick up on the brake pedal. 3. Each of the chocks. 0 4. Check periodically to review these is : 0 Shift into a ...Let up and store the chocks. See the Maintenance Schedule for more often when you : 0 Start your engine; 0 Towing A Trailer (Except Models with 2.4L Engine and 4-Speed Automatic Transaxle) Do not tow a trailer with a Sunfire if your trip. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you 're trailering, it's a good...
Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you 're pulling a trailer. equipped with a 2.2L (Code 4) engine. Stop and have someone pick up on the brake pedal. 3. Each of the chocks. 0 4. Check periodically to review these is : 0 Shift into a ...Let up and store the chocks. See the Maintenance Schedule for more often when you : 0 Start your engine; 0 Towing A Trailer (Except Models with 2.4L Engine and 4-Speed Automatic Transaxle) Do not tow a trailer with a Sunfire if your trip. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you 're trailering, it's a good...
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Fuel Filling Your Tank Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Except 2.4L Code T Engine) Automatic Transaxle Fluid (2.4L Code T Engine Only) Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid 6-29 6-30 6-33 6-34 6-39 6-39 6-50 6-53 6-54 6-54 6-56 6-56 6-6 1 6-62 Windshield WasherFluid Brakes... and Specifications Air Conditioning Refrigerants 6-1 7 6-3 6-5 6-7 6-11 6-16 6-17 6-20 6-2 1 6-23 6-24 6-27 6-28 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about your Pontiac.
Fuel Filling Your Tank Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Except 2.4L Code T Engine) Automatic Transaxle Fluid (2.4L Code T Engine Only) Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid 6-29 6-30 6-33 6-34 6-39 6-39 6-50 6-53 6-54 6-54 6-56 6-56 6-6 1 6-62 Windshield WasherFluid Brakes... and Specifications Air Conditioning Refrigerants 6-1 7 6-3 6-5 6-7 6-11 6-16 6-17 6-20 6-2 1 6-23 6-24 6-27 6-28 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about your Pontiac.
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Engine Oil Fill CapDipstick E. Battery I. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick (if equipped) D. WindshieldWasher Fluid Reservoir 6-9 Coolant Surge T n ak B. Air Cleaner H. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C. Brake Fluid Reservoir E Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) G. 2.2L Engine (Code 4) When you open up the hood you'll see: A.
Engine Oil Fill CapDipstick E. Battery I. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick (if equipped) D. WindshieldWasher Fluid Reservoir 6-9 Coolant Surge T n ak B. Air Cleaner H. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C. Brake Fluid Reservoir E Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) G. 2.2L Engine (Code 4) When you open up the hood you'll see: A.
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Battery H. Air Cleaner I A. Coolant Surge Tank B. Engine Oil Dipstick D. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6-10 Brake Fluid Reservoir E Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) G. Engine Oil Fill Cap C . Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E. 2.4L Engine (Code T) When you open up the hood you'll see: I .
Battery H. Air Cleaner I A. Coolant Surge Tank B. Engine Oil Dipstick D. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6-10 Brake Fluid Reservoir E Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) G. Engine Oil Fill Cap C . Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E. 2.4L Engine (Code T) When you open up the hood you'll see: I .
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... cleaner off can cause is a damaging enginefire. If it isn't there, and the engine backfires, you could be burned.Don't drive with it off, and be cleaner not only... of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing. Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Except 2.4L Code T Engine) Operating theengine with the air cleaner off. Always have the air cleaner in taxi, police or delivery...caneasily get into yourengine, which will damage it stops flame if the engine backfires. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services'' in the Index. 6-17 O NOTICE: ~~ In hilly or mountainous terrain.
... cleaner off can cause is a damaging enginefire. If it isn't there, and the engine backfires, you could be burned.Don't drive with it off, and be cleaner not only... of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing. Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Except 2.4L Code T Engine) Operating theengine with the air cleaner off. Always have the air cleaner in taxi, police or delivery...caneasily get into yourengine, which will damage it stops flame if the engine backfires. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services'' in the Index. 6-17 O NOTICE: ~~ In hilly or mountainous terrain.
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...pint (0.5 L), Don't ovefill. See "Recommended Fluids andLubricants" in taxi, police or delivery service. Pull out the dipstick. Automatic Transaxle Fluid (2.4L Code T Engine Only) If you have your new vehicle warranty. Change both the fluidand filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 k ) the vehicle is not..., generally less than REXRON-III: is mainly driven under "How to your Pontiac dealership Service Department and have it repaired as soon as possible, You may also have the optional 2.4L Code T engine (see "Engine Identification'' in all the way, If the fluid level islow, add only enough...
...pint (0.5 L), Don't ovefill. See "Recommended Fluids andLubricants" in taxi, police or delivery service. Pull out the dipstick. Automatic Transaxle Fluid (2.4L Code T Engine Only) If you have your new vehicle warranty. Change both the fluidand filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 k ) the vehicle is not..., generally less than REXRON-III: is mainly driven under "How to your Pontiac dealership Service Department and have it repaired as soon as possible, You may also have the optional 2.4L Code T engine (see "Engine Identification'' in all the way, If the fluid level islow, add only enough...
Owner's Manual
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... keep other components from outside your Pontiac. Service Parts IdentificationLabel You'll find this label is not removed from thevehicle, EGE NN, I CODE f \ PLANT ASSEMBLY Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment This is the engine code, This code will help you look through the windshield... from working as they should. ~~ Engine Identification The 8th character in the Index. 6-56 Before attempting add anything electrical your Pontiac to unless you ever need to order...
... keep other components from outside your Pontiac. Service Parts IdentificationLabel You'll find this label is not removed from thevehicle, EGE NN, I CODE f \ PLANT ASSEMBLY Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment This is the engine code, This code will help you look through the windshield... from working as they should. ~~ Engine Identification The 8th character in the Index. 6-56 Before attempting add anything electrical your Pontiac to unless you ever need to order...
Owner's Manual
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If you're not sure, askyour Pontiac dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element 2.2L ...AC Type A- 1172C 2.4L ...AC Type A-1172C Engine Oil Filter 2.2L ...AC Type PF-47 AC Type PF-44 2.4L ...Spark Plugs 2.2L ...AC... Type) Left Side ...22 inches (56 cm) Right Side...17 inches (43 cm) 2.2L Engine Specifications VIN Engine Code ...4 Type ...L4 Horsepower ...120 Firing Order ...1-3-4-2 Thermostat Temperature ...180" F (82°C) 2.4L Engine Specifications VIN Engine Code ...T Type ...L4 Horsepower ...150 Firing Order ...1-3-4-2 Thermostat Temperature ...180 F (82" C) O ...
If you're not sure, askyour Pontiac dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element 2.2L ...AC Type A- 1172C 2.4L ...AC Type A-1172C Engine Oil Filter 2.2L ...AC Type PF-47 AC Type PF-44 2.4L ...Spark Plugs 2.2L ...AC... Type) Left Side ...22 inches (56 cm) Right Side...17 inches (43 cm) 2.2L Engine Specifications VIN Engine Code ...4 Type ...L4 Horsepower ...120 Firing Order ...1-3-4-2 Thermostat Temperature ...180" F (82°C) 2.4L Engine Specifications VIN Engine Code ...T Type ...L4 Horsepower ...150 Firing Order ...1-3-4-2 Thermostat Temperature ...180 F (82" C) O ...
Owner's Manual
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...is true for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application. Tire Rotation. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Inspection (2.2L Code 4 engine only). Spark Plug Replacement. These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in the ... trailer or use a carrier on the following pages. ~~ ~ Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any of these conditions cause engine oil to follow this schedule if you operate your vehicle. (Withsome models, you should never tow a trailer. Every 30,000 Miles (...
...is true for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application. Tire Rotation. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Inspection (2.2L Code 4 engine only). Spark Plug Replacement. These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in the ... trailer or use a carrier on the following pages. ~~ ~ Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any of these conditions cause engine oil to follow this schedule if you operate your vehicle. (Withsome models, you should never tow a trailer. Every 30,000 Miles (...
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... (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Every 30,000 Miles (90 000 km) :Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Inspection(2.2L Code 4 engine only), Air Cleaner Filter Replacement.Fuel Tank,Cap and Lines Inspection. Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severeconditions only...Trip/City Maintenance Schedule is usedfor trailer towing, drivenin a dusty area or used off paved roads. Every 7,500 Miles (12 5001 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Be sure tofollow the complete maintenanc'e schedule on the following pages. ...
... (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Every 30,000 Miles (90 000 km) :Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Inspection(2.2L Code 4 engine only), Air Cleaner Filter Replacement.Fuel Tank,Cap and Lines Inspection. Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severeconditions only...Trip/City Maintenance Schedule is usedfor trailer towing, drivenin a dusty area or used off paved roads. Every 7,500 Miles (12 5001 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Be sure tofollow the complete maintenanc'e schedule on the following pages. ...
Owner's Manual
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An Emission Control Service. 27,000 Miles (45000 km) Cl Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 7-12 An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate ...chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service, Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system (2.2L Code 4 engine only). I ShortTrip/City Maintenance Schedule I 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0Change...
An Emission Control Service. 27,000 Miles (45000 km) Cl Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 7-12 An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate ...chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service, Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system (2.2L Code 4 engine only). I ShortTrip/City Maintenance Schedule I 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0Change...
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... for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) CI ...Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system (2.2L Code 4 engine only). Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote #.) 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. (See ...
... for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) CI ...Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system (2.2L Code 4 engine only). Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote #.) 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. (See ...
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An Emission Control Service. An Emission ControlService. (See footnote?.) 0Rotate tires. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-25 I I Short TriplCity MaintenanceSchedule 93,000 Miles ( I S 5 000 km) Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system (2.2L Code 4 engine only). See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. An Emission ControlService. (See footnote?.) 0Rotate tires. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-25 I I Short TriplCity MaintenanceSchedule 93,000 Miles ( I S 5 000 km) Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system (2.2L Code 4 engine only). See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
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When doing frequent trailer towing. (Continued) 7-27 In hilly or mountainous terrain. I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) LIInspect spark plug wires (except 2.4L Code T engine). An Emission Control Service. - 0Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. - 0~ Change automatic transaxlefluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90"E; (32 O C) or higher.
When doing frequent trailer towing. (Continued) 7-27 In hilly or mountainous terrain. I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) LIInspect spark plug wires (except 2.4L Code T engine). An Emission Control Service. - 0Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. - 0~ Change automatic transaxlefluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90"E; (32 O C) or higher.
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... fuelcap gasket for any damage. I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule __ 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0Inspect Exhaust Gas...
... fuelcap gasket for any damage. I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule __ 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0Inspect Exhaust Gas...
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...See footnote?.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I I I I I Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). I 7-35 See "Tire Inspection and...rotation for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission ControlService. 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace air cleaner filter. Inspect fuel cap gasket for pattern and ... An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 0Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system (2.2L Code 4 engine only).
...See footnote?.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I I I I I Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). I 7-35 See "Tire Inspection and...rotation for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission ControlService. 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace air cleaner filter. Inspect fuel cap gasket for pattern and ... An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 0Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system (2.2L Code 4 engine only).
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...+.) (Also see footnote ++.) 7-38 _____ ~~ Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (IS0 000 km) (Continued) 17 Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation(EGR) system (2.2L Code 4 engine only). . 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service.
...+.) (Also see footnote ++.) 7-38 _____ ~~ Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (IS0 000 km) (Continued) 17 Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation(EGR) system (2.2L Code 4 engine only). . 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service.
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I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32 O C) or higher. - I7 Replace spark plugs. In hilly or mountainous terrain. - An Emission ControlService. - 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven underone or more of these conditions: (Continued) 7-39 An Emission Control Service. When doing frequent trailer towing. 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) El Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.4L Code T engine).
I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32 O C) or higher. - I7 Replace spark plugs. In hilly or mountainous terrain. - An Emission ControlService. - 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven underone or more of these conditions: (Continued) 7-39 An Emission Control Service. When doing frequent trailer towing. 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) El Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.4L Code T engine).