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The switch will up then remainin performance mode until the engine is equipped or switch will bein SECOND (2) gear when the vehicle begins to a performance mode. You may choose thePERFORM mode. The lightin the centerof the ... unlessyou select thePERFORM feature. It will turn on ice or other slippery surfaces. For a firmer shift and increased performance, you the engine, the start feature. Performance Mode Switch Second-Gear Start(V6 Auto: This switch letsyou change from a normal driving mode (If Equipped) to move. When you may press 2ND GEAR START...
The switch will up then remainin performance mode until the engine is equipped or switch will bein SECOND (2) gear when the vehicle begins to a performance mode. You may choose thePERFORM mode. The lightin the centerof the ... unlessyou select thePERFORM feature. It will turn on ice or other slippery surfaces. For a firmer shift and increased performance, you the engine, the start feature. Performance Mode Switch Second-Gear Start(V6 Auto: This switch letsyou change from a normal driving mode (If Equipped) to move. When you may press 2ND GEAR START...
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... stumblingon acceleration. (These conditions maygo away once the engine warmed up.) is running. On the 5.7LV8 engine, oil pressure shouldbe 20 to 80 psi (140 to Wa). On the 3800 V6 engine, the oil pressure should be a problem withyour engine oil pressure. of the above the red area show... tell you use. See "Engine Oil" in the Index). Have you might have your dealer qualified service center check the or vehicle. to any mechanicalor electrical fix problems that you recently changed brands fuel? It 827 may have developed. 3800 V6 Engine 5 7 VS Engine .L One of the proper...
... stumblingon acceleration. (These conditions maygo away once the engine warmed up.) is running. On the 5.7LV8 engine, oil pressure shouldbe 20 to 80 psi (140 to Wa). On the 3800 V6 engine, the oil pressure should be a problem withyour engine oil pressure. of the above the red area show... tell you use. See "Engine Oil" in the Index). Have you might have your dealer qualified service center check the or vehicle. to any mechanicalor electrical fix problems that you recently changed brands fuel? It 827 may have developed. 3800 V6 Engine 5 7 VS Engine .L One of the proper...
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do 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-15 5-17 5-21 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Cooling System How to Add Coolant to about some problems that can occur on the road. Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to the Radiator (3800 V6 Engine) Howto Add CoolanttotheRadiator (V8 Engine Only) 5-27 If Tire Flat a Goes 5-27 Changing Tire Flat a 5-40 Compact Tire Spare 5-4 1 IfYou're Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-24 5-1
do 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-15 5-17 5-21 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Cooling System How to Add Coolant to about some problems that can occur on the road. Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to the Radiator (3800 V6 Engine) Howto Add CoolanttotheRadiator (V8 Engine Only) 5-27 If Tire Flat a Goes 5-27 Changing Tire Flat a 5-40 Compact Tire Spare 5-4 1 IfYou're Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-24 5-1
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1 How to overheat and be severely damaged. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine 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 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 overheat and be severely damaged. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine 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 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.
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Engine CoolingFan H. Engine Oil Dipstick IS. Battery C. Oil Fill Cap E. Clutch fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) 6-10 AutomaticTransmission Dipstick (f I . PowerSteeringReservoir J. Engine Coolant Reservoir B. Air Filter I Equipped) E Windshield Washer Reservoir G. Radiator Cap D. Brake Fluid Reservoir L. When you open the hood of the 3800 V6 engine you'll see: F a A.
Engine CoolingFan H. Engine Oil Dipstick IS. Battery C. Oil Fill Cap E. Clutch fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) 6-10 AutomaticTransmission Dipstick (f I . PowerSteeringReservoir J. Engine Coolant Reservoir B. Air Filter I Equipped) E Windshield Washer Reservoir G. Radiator Cap D. Brake Fluid Reservoir L. When you open the hood of the 3800 V6 engine you'll see: F a A.
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COLD WEATHER DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR AMY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED 3800 V6 Engine 6-16 These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, thickness. GM Goodwrench@oil meets all the requirements for your warranty. When it 's going to ...°F (16°C) before your vehicle. Failureto use other viscosity oils, such S A E 20W-50. HOT WEATHER As shown in the chart, if you can result engine damage not in an area where the temperature below falls -20°F (-29"C), consider using either an SAE SW-30 synthetic oilor an SAE OW...
COLD WEATHER DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR AMY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED 3800 V6 Engine 6-16 These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, thickness. GM Goodwrench@oil meets all the requirements for your warranty. When it 's going to ...°F (16°C) before your vehicle. Failureto use other viscosity oils, such S A E 20W-50. HOT WEATHER As shown in the chart, if you can result engine damage not in an area where the temperature below falls -20°F (-29"C), consider using either an SAE SW-30 synthetic oilor an SAE OW...
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... 0 With your vehicle on the brake pedal, move the shift lever througheach gear range, pausing about for three minutes or more. k 'rll 3800 V6 Engine TransmissionDipstick Should the fluid level low be during a cold check, must perform a hot check you before adding fluid.This will give you may have to... idle theengine longer. Keep the engine running. 0 With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). If it's colder than50°F (lO°C), you a more accurate...
... 0 With your vehicle on the brake pedal, move the shift lever througheach gear range, pausing about for three minutes or more. k 'rll 3800 V6 Engine TransmissionDipstick Should the fluid level low be during a cold check, must perform a hot check you before adding fluid.This will give you may have to... idle theengine longer. Keep the engine running. 0 With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). If it's colder than50°F (lO°C), you a more accurate...
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Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it paper towel. 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe with a clean rag or it back out again. 3800 V6 Engine TransmissionDipstick 6-23 5 7 V8 Engine llransmission Dipstick .L 5.7L V8 Engine Transmission Dipstick The Transmission fluid handleis the red loop near the back of the engine. 1.
Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it paper towel. 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe with a clean rag or it back out again. 3800 V6 Engine TransmissionDipstick 6-23 5 7 V8 Engine llransmission Dipstick .L 5.7L V8 Engine Transmission Dipstick The Transmission fluid handleis the red loop near the back of the engine. 1.
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... 1: 15305530A Fuse INJ INJ ENG SEN Fuse and Relay Center 2 Usage Fuel Injectors (Not used V6) (LH for injectors for V8 Ignition Module) Fuel Injectors (All for (RH V6) injectors for V8 and Ignition Module) Mass Air Flow, Heated Oxygen Sensor, Skip Shift Solenoid (...and Clutch Pedal Switch Usage Anti-Lock BrakeSystem Module Powertrain ControlModule Ignition Module(V6 Only), Automatic Transmission and Charcoal Canister Purge Solenoid N C CRUISE Air Conditioning Compressor Relay, Cruise Control Switches and Module ENG CTRL Engine Controls,Fuel Pump, PCM, A.I /P- 1 HVAC Blower Control and Relay ...
... 1: 15305530A Fuse INJ INJ ENG SEN Fuse and Relay Center 2 Usage Fuel Injectors (Not used V6) (LH for injectors for V8 Ignition Module) Fuel Injectors (All for (RH V6) injectors for V8 and Ignition Module) Mass Air Flow, Heated Oxygen Sensor, Skip Shift Solenoid (...and Clutch Pedal Switch Usage Anti-Lock BrakeSystem Module Powertrain ControlModule Ignition Module(V6 Only), Automatic Transmission and Charcoal Canister Purge Solenoid N C CRUISE Air Conditioning Compressor Relay, Cruise Control Switches and Module ENG CTRL Engine Controls,Fuel Pump, PCM, A.I /P- 1 HVAC Blower Control and Relay ...
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... ...194 Tail/Stop/Turn ...3057 Capacities and Specifications Engine Type VINEngineCode K ...3800 V6 VIN Engine Code G ...5.7L V8 Fuel Delivery ...Fuel Injection Valve Arrangement ...In-Head Piston Displacement VIN Engine CodeK ...231 CID (3791 cc) VIN Engine Code G ...350 CID (5735 cc) Firing Order VIN Engine Code K ...1-6-5-4-3-2 VIN Engine Code G ...1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3 Wheel Nut Torque ...100 lb-ft (140...
... ...194 Tail/Stop/Turn ...3057 Capacities and Specifications Engine Type VINEngineCode K ...3800 V6 VIN Engine Code G ...5.7L V8 Fuel Delivery ...Fuel Injection Valve Arrangement ...In-Head Piston Displacement VIN Engine CodeK ...231 CID (3791 cc) VIN Engine Code G ...350 CID (5735 cc) Firing Order VIN Engine Code K ...1-6-5-4-3-2 VIN Engine Code G ...1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3 Wheel Nut Torque ...100 lb-ft (140...
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...Automatic Transmission Fluid" or "Manual Transmission Fluid" in refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant used. i If the air conditioning system your Pontiac dealer. * Recheck fluid level after filling. "Engine Oil" See 6-69 If is you're not sure, ask your vehicle needs in the Index. VIN... Engine CodeG With Manual Transmission ...15.3 quarts (14.5L) With Automatic Transmission ...15.1 quarts (14.3L) Crankcase Oil and Filter Change 3800 V6 (VINK) ...4 5 quarts (4.3 L)** . 5.7L V8 (VIN G) ...5.5 quarts (5.2 L)** ...
...Automatic Transmission Fluid" or "Manual Transmission Fluid" in refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant used. i If the air conditioning system your Pontiac dealer. * Recheck fluid level after filling. "Engine Oil" See 6-69 If is you're not sure, ask your vehicle needs in the Index. VIN... Engine CodeG With Manual Transmission ...15.3 quarts (14.5L) With Automatic Transmission ...15.1 quarts (14.3L) Crankcase Oil and Filter Change 3800 V6 (VINK) ...4 5 quarts (4.3 L)** . 5.7L V8 (VIN G) ...5.5 quarts (5.2 L)** ...