Owner's Manual
Page 72
... . If you accidentally use key that has a damaged a or When the PASS-KeyI1 system senses that matches a decoder in the ignition or engine may be inserted in your vehicle. will flash. the 1 that someone If See your vehicle again or uses another ignitionkey. Turn the ignitionoff. won... keys with different resistor pellets in Index). PASS-Key@I1 Your vehicle is a passive theft-deterrent system.It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. your vehicle does start your dealer or locksmith who can service the a tries to start , first If ...
... . If you accidentally use key that has a damaged a or When the PASS-KeyI1 system senses that matches a decoder in the ignition or engine may be inserted in your vehicle. will flash. the 1 that someone If See your vehicle again or uses another ignitionkey. Turn the ignitionoff. won... keys with different resistor pellets in Index). PASS-Key@I1 Your vehicle is a passive theft-deterrent system.It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. your vehicle does start your dealer or locksmith who can service the a tries to start , first If ...
Owner's Manual
Page 79
...the ignition switch as you turnit toward you can useRUN to operate your electrical power accessories.Push in the ignition, can turn the you remove the key. Ignition Positions C 1 LOCK (B):The only position from which can you switch to five positions. But even when the engineis...you can operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning and indicator lights. START (E): Starts the engine. Whenthe engine starts, release the key. This locks your vehicle mustbe pushed or towed. A warning tone will return RUN for to any accessories....
...the ignition switch as you turnit toward you can useRUN to operate your electrical power accessories.Push in the ignition, can turn the you remove the key. Ignition Positions C 1 LOCK (B):The only position from which can you switch to five positions. But even when the engineis...you can operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning and indicator lights. START (E): Starts the engine. Whenthe engine starts, release the key. This locks your vehicle mustbe pushed or towed. A warning tone will return RUN for to any accessories....
Owner's Manual
Page 94
... suddenly. If you 're on fairly level ground, use steps that the follow. of the shift lever is not fully in (P) with you have left engine running, the vehicle can the move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" inthe Index. 0 0 Hold the brake pedal down with ... your hand, the your vehicleis in the button onthe lever and pushing the lever all theway toward the front your vehicle. Your vehicle can roll. Remove the key and take it with the PARK I f parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 0 0 Move the shift leverinto PARK (P) by holding in PARK (P). ...
... suddenly. If you 're on fairly level ground, use steps that the follow. of the shift lever is not fully in (P) with you have left engine running, the vehicle can the move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" inthe Index. 0 0 Hold the brake pedal down with ... your hand, the your vehicleis in the button onthe lever and pushing the lever all theway toward the front your vehicle. Your vehicle can roll. Remove the key and take it with the PARK I f parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 0 0 Move the shift leverinto PARK (P) by holding in PARK (P). ...
Owner's Manual
Page 216
... chance of sparks getting back to the battery is just as good there, but not near engine parts that they don't touch ae each otheror any other metal. Now start the vehicle with the dead battery. Remove the cables in reverse order to start after a few tries, it won't start the vehicle...
... chance of sparks getting back to the battery is just as good there, but not near engine parts that they don't touch ae each otheror any other metal. Now start the vehicle with the dead battery. Remove the cables in reverse order to start after a few tries, it won't start the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
Page 227
...you do, you drive thevehicle. I NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn't covered your warranty. The coolant level should at the dipstick. by 5-18 a Don't run the engine, it is leak. If you run theengine if there is cool, remove the coolant recovery tank cap and look at ...FULL COLD. I When it couldlose all coolant.That could cause an engine fire, and you may have a leak in the ...
...you do, you drive thevehicle. I NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn't covered your warranty. The coolant level should at the dipstick. by 5-18 a Don't run the engine, it is leak. If you run theengine if there is cool, remove the coolant recovery tank cap and look at ...FULL COLD. I When it couldlose all coolant.That could cause an engine fire, and you may have a leak in the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 230
Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to stop. cooling system, including radiator pressurecap the un and upper radiator hose, no longer hot.T r the is still some pressure left. 5-21 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the I NOTICE: Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure. 1 How to Add Coolantto the Radiator (3800 V6 Engine) 1 . hiss m a s A en there is pressure cap slowly counterclockwiseuntil itfirst stops. (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, waitfor that to overheat and be severely damaged.
Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to stop. cooling system, including radiator pressurecap the un and upper radiator hose, no longer hot.T r the is still some pressure left. 5-21 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the I NOTICE: Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure. 1 How to Add Coolantto the Radiator (3800 V6 Engine) 1 . hiss m a s A en there is pressure cap slowly counterclockwiseuntil itfirst stops. (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, waitfor that to overheat and be severely damaged.
Owner's Manual
Page 231
proper DEX-COOL@ 4. If you see a stream of the filler neck. (See "Engine Coolant"in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture.) engine parts. 2. Fill the radiator with the coolant mixture,up to the base of coolant coming from an air Otherwise, close the bleed valve, ... housing. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you 3. A CAUTION: You can be burned if spill coolant on a hot engine. After theengine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve. is 5-22 valve after the radiator filled. Don't spill coolant on hot you turn it will...
proper DEX-COOL@ 4. If you see a stream of the filler neck. (See "Engine Coolant"in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture.) engine parts. 2. Fill the radiator with the coolant mixture,up to the base of coolant coming from an air Otherwise, close the bleed valve, ... housing. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you 3. A CAUTION: You can be burned if spill coolant on a hot engine. After theengine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve. is 5-22 valve after the radiator filled. Don't spill coolant on hot you turn it will...
Owner's Manual
Page 233
How to Add Coolant to severely damaged. 1. A hiss means for there is longer hot. Turn the no pressure cap slowly to stop. You can remove the radiator pressure when the cap cooling system, including radiator pressurecap the and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure left (counterclockwise) until it f i s t stops...down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait that to the left . 5-24 Failure follow this procedure to could cause your engine overheat and be to the Radiator (VS Engine Only) NOTICE: The LS1 Engine (CodeG) has a specific radiator fill procedure.
How to Add Coolant to severely damaged. 1. A hiss means for there is longer hot. Turn the no pressure cap slowly to stop. You can remove the radiator pressure when the cap cooling system, including radiator pressurecap the and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure left (counterclockwise) until it f i s t stops...down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait that to the left . 5-24 Failure follow this procedure to could cause your engine overheat and be to the Radiator (VS Engine Only) NOTICE: The LS1 Engine (CodeG) has a specific radiator fill procedure.
Owner's Manual
Page 234
...the filler neck. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, aud it . this time, the By coolant level inside the radiator will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Add more of the propermixture through the fillerneck until the level reaches base of the filler neck. Fill with ...the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture. down as you spill coolant on a hot engine. 5. the 5-25 2. Remove the pressure cap. 4. Rinse or wipe the spilled coolantfrom the engine and compartment. 6 . Then keep turning the pressure cap, but push now 3. Continue to fill the radiatorup...
...the filler neck. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, aud it . this time, the By coolant level inside the radiator will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Add more of the propermixture through the fillerneck until the level reaches base of the filler neck. Fill with ...the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture. down as you spill coolant on a hot engine. 5. the 5-25 2. Remove the pressure cap. 4. Rinse or wipe the spilled coolantfrom the engine and compartment. 6 . Then keep turning the pressure cap, but push now 3. Continue to fill the radiatorup...
Owner's Manual
Page 236
... lever in prevent thevehicle from moving: skid. Thevehicle Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to can still steer. In any rear blowout, remove your tire. you can cause an injury. accelerator pedal. steering theway you want the vehicle to It may require the same correction you'd usea in... a tire goesflat, avoid furthertire and wheel damage especially if you maintain your use To be the tire on the other roll a stop well off the engine. the Changing a tire can putblocks at the opposite end. 5-27 A
... lever in prevent thevehicle from moving: skid. Thevehicle Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to can still steer. In any rear blowout, remove your tire. you can cause an injury. accelerator pedal. steering theway you want the vehicle to It may require the same correction you'd usea in... a tire goesflat, avoid furthertire and wheel damage especially if you maintain your use To be the tire on the other roll a stop well off the engine. the Changing a tire can putblocks at the opposite end. 5-27 A
Owner's Manual
Page 273
...Uses such as found in 6-20 When doing frequent trailer towing. If you do not use your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. in taxi, police or delivery service. 0 front of these conditions: 0 In heavy city traffic where the outsidetemperature regularly ...reaches90°F (32°C) or higher. remove the filter. In hilly or mountainous terrain. If you have the5.7LV8 engine (with the WS6 option), your air cleaner will be located over the radiator near the Uses such as...
...Uses such as found in 6-20 When doing frequent trailer towing. If you do not use your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. in taxi, police or delivery service. 0 front of these conditions: 0 In heavy city traffic where the outsidetemperature regularly ...reaches90°F (32°C) or higher. remove the filter. In hilly or mountainous terrain. If you have the5.7LV8 engine (with the WS6 option), your air cleaner will be located over the radiator near the Uses such as...
Owner's Manual
Page 278
...Speed Similar) 1. it yourself, be sure to rest your fingers the on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Then, follow all the instructions here, or you may be sure transmission case. Remove the filler plug. 2. Be sure to have this operation can difficult, you could... come out and fall on 3. If the fluid levelis good, install the plug and be choose to get a false reading. How to Check Because this done at your Pontiac dealership Service...
...Speed Similar) 1. it yourself, be sure to rest your fingers the on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Then, follow all the instructions here, or you may be sure transmission case. Remove the filler plug. 2. Be sure to have this operation can difficult, you could... come out and fall on 3. If the fluid levelis good, install the plug and be choose to get a false reading. How to Check Because this done at your Pontiac dealership Service...
Owner's Manual
Page 284
... temperature. Replacecap and the completely tighten it. Radiator Pressure Cap(All Engines) Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reseivoir islocatei toward the backof the engine on dipstick. Have the system inspectedand repaired. Then remove the again and cap look at the fluid level on the driver's... side. the 6-31 How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is leak in the engine coolant system. unless...
... temperature. Replacecap and the completely tighten it. Radiator Pressure Cap(All Engines) Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reseivoir islocatei toward the backof the engine on dipstick. Have the system inspectedand repaired. Then remove the again and cap look at the fluid level on the driver's... side. the 6-31 How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is leak in the engine coolant system. unless...
Owner's Manual
Page 287
... 't work is done on the it isn'ta good idea to "top off Just lookat the brake fluid reservoir.The fluid level should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only work atal or l. You or others could be damaged. See "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" in the reservoir.If it is ...whenyou get new brake linings.You should be burned, your brake fluid. You can spill on the brakehydraulic system. The first is a leak. So, it engine. The fluid will burn if the engineis hot enough. There are putin, the fluid level goes back up. When new linings are only two reasons...
... 't work is done on the it isn'ta good idea to "top off Just lookat the brake fluid reservoir.The fluid level should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only work atal or l. You or others could be damaged. See "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" in the reservoir.If it is ...whenyou get new brake linings.You should be burned, your brake fluid. You can spill on the brakehydraulic system. The first is a leak. So, it engine. The fluid will burn if the engineis hot enough. There are putin, the fluid level goes back up. When new linings are only two reasons...
Owner's Manual
Page 288
... fluid from entering the reservoir. With thewrong kind of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brakesystem can be damaged. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir and the area cap around the cap before removing This will help keep it off immediately. Be careful not to spill brake fluid on...
... fluid from entering the reservoir. With thewrong kind of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brakesystem can be damaged. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir and the area cap around the cap before removing This will help keep it off immediately. Be careful not to spill brake fluid on...
Owner's Manual
Page 360
... collect. When you are doing this until the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and transmission in front of your vehicle could be damaged. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once shouldthe vehicle begin ... Keeping yourfoot on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Takecare to move . Make sure thereis room in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. The key should turn to roll. You or others couldbe injured and property could begin to clean ...
... collect. When you are doing this until the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and transmission in front of your vehicle could be damaged. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once shouldthe vehicle begin ... Keeping yourfoot on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Takecare to move . Make sure thereis room in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. The key should turn to roll. You or others couldbe injured and property could begin to clean ...
Owner's Manual
Page 384
Engine ...2-29 RecoveryTank ...5-19 Cooling ...3-3 Cooling System ...5-17 Courtesy Lamps ...2-55 8-8 Courtesy Transportation ...CruiseControl ...2-49 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users...8-5 . Finish ...15 3-14 Trunk Mounted Player ...CareofYour ...3-22 Compact Spare Tire ...5-40 Alarm/PanicMode ...2-8 2- 18 Feature Customization ...Content Theft-Deterrent System ...2- 14 Control of Your Pontiac ...6-57 Removable Roof Panel ...6-57 6-54 Special Problems ...6-54 Stains ...Tires ...6-59 6-55 Vinyl ...Wheels ...6-59 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...6-56 3-7 Clock. Rear Window ...Defogging...
Engine ...2-29 RecoveryTank ...5-19 Cooling ...3-3 Cooling System ...5-17 Courtesy Lamps ...2-55 8-8 Courtesy Transportation ...CruiseControl ...2-49 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users...8-5 . Finish ...15 3-14 Trunk Mounted Player ...CareofYour ...3-22 Compact Spare Tire ...5-40 Alarm/PanicMode ...2-8 2- 18 Feature Customization ...Content Theft-Deterrent System ...2- 14 Control of Your Pontiac ...6-57 Removable Roof Panel ...6-57 6-54 Special Problems ...6-54 Stains ...Tires ...6-59 6-55 Vinyl ...Wheels ...6-59 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...6-56 3-7 Clock. Rear Window ...Defogging...