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... COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES x PARKING LAMPS BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHTER n FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN )tr COOLANT POWER WINDOW WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE a SPEAKER b p3 V w, FLAME EXPLODE BAllERY FOG LAMPS #0 VENTILATING ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (e) FUEL of For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION...
... COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES x PARKING LAMPS BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHTER n FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN )tr COOLANT POWER WINDOW WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE a SPEAKER b p3 V w, FLAME EXPLODE BAllERY FOG LAMPS #0 VENTILATING ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (e) FUEL of For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION...
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... unplug to and store the cord as it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular area. 2-20 Also, the wrong kind of oil you the best advicefor that you keep it could rm be damaged. The answer depends the outside temperature, the on of kind of extension cord...
... unplug to and store the cord as it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular area. 2-20 Also, the wrong kind of oil you the best advicefor that you keep it could rm be damaged. The answer depends the outside temperature, the on of kind of extension cord...
Owner's Manual
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... stay on after you start your engine, or come on and stay on when you are driving. As a bulb check, the light comes on other oil pressure problem. This indicates that it fixed right away. If it doesn't, be there to have some on when you turn your key toRUN and... can come on briefly, which is normal and doesn't show a problem: I Don't keep lubricated. Have it catches fire. This light can become so hot that oil not going through your engine is not covered by your warranty. You or otherscould be costly and is quickly enough to yourengine from neglected...
... stay on after you start your engine, or come on and stay on when you are driving. As a bulb check, the light comes on other oil pressure problem. This indicates that it fixed right away. If it doesn't, be there to have some on when you turn your key toRUN and... can come on briefly, which is normal and doesn't show a problem: I Don't keep lubricated. Have it catches fire. This light can become so hot that oil not going through your engine is not covered by your warranty. You or otherscould be costly and is quickly enough to yourengine from neglected...
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...See "Manual Transaxle" in the Index. THEFT SYS If the light comes on and stays on until the engine starts. The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level on , have it bring to thenext higher gear. If the light does not come on during the brief period between... keyand engine start , see "Passlock" in considerable periodof time allowing the oil normally circulation to start . See NOTE:A false CHECK O L light may be checked. Up Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) This light comeson when you...
...See "Manual Transaxle" in the Index. THEFT SYS If the light comes on and stays on until the engine starts. The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level on , have it bring to thenext higher gear. If the light does not come on during the brief period between... keyand engine start , see "Passlock" in considerable periodof time allowing the oil normally circulation to start . See NOTE:A false CHECK O L light may be checked. Up Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) This light comeson when you...
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.... you keepit for If 0 serviced and maintained, it Of you'll find experienced and service experts in good shape? Lamps: Are they in able 0 Pontiac dealerships all across North America. Maps: Do you have done before a trip: you actually are vitally important to safe, a for at higher speeds, you...:What's the weather outlook along your route?Should you need it needs to service, have up-to avoid a major storm system? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:Have you checked all inflated to make many miles that first part of for trouble-free trip.Is the tread good enough long...
.... you keepit for If 0 serviced and maintained, it Of you'll find experienced and service experts in good shape? Lamps: Are they in able 0 Pontiac dealerships all across North America. Maps: Do you have done before a trip: you actually are vitally important to safe, a for at higher speeds, you...:What's the weather outlook along your route?Should you need it needs to service, have up-to avoid a major storm system? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:Have you checked all inflated to make many miles that first part of for trouble-free trip.Is the tread good enough long...
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... review these is 4. your regular brakes and hold the pedal down pulling a trailer. Check periodically to that are especially important in trailer while you 2. engine oil, belt, cooling system brake adjustment. and in the Index. start a goodidea to a trailer. 4-42 Drive slowly until the trailer clear of these sections before you...
... review these is 4. your regular brakes and hold the pedal down pulling a trailer. Check periodically to that are especially important in trailer while you 2. engine oil, belt, cooling system brake adjustment. and in the Index. start a goodidea to a trailer. 4-42 Drive slowly until the trailer clear of these sections before you...
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Lower the completely. I 8. Replace the wheel nuts endrounded the with of the nuts toward the wheel. you on If do, the nuts might come loose. Lower the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench to the left. jack 5-29 Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 9. n Never use oil or grease studs or nuts.
Lower the completely. I 8. Replace the wheel nuts endrounded the with of the nuts toward the wheel. you on If do, the nuts might come loose. Lower the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench to the left. jack 5-29 Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 9. n Never use oil or grease studs or nuts.
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... Normal Maintenance ReplacementParts Vehicle Dimensions 6-1 to Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil 6-36 6-36 6-42 6-50 6-5 1 6-53 6-54 6-19 6-20 6-23 6-24 6-25 6-29 6-29 6-30 6-31 Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch...
... Normal Maintenance ReplacementParts Vehicle Dimensions 6-1 to Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil 6-36 6-36 6-42 6-50 6-5 1 6-53 6-54 6-19 6-20 6-23 6-24 6-25 6-29 6-29 6-30 6-31 Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch...
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..., proper fuel may be Filling Your Tank I A You can cause very bad injuries. To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that can also write us (VIN). country where you 're near gasoline or refueling your warranty. Never use of improper fuel wouldn't be covered...
..., proper fuel may be Filling Your Tank I A You can cause very bad injuries. To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that can also write us (VIN). country where you 're near gasoline or refueling your warranty. Never use of improper fuel wouldn't be covered...
Owner's Manual
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... can on any underhood electric fan. To help avoid injury toyou and others could be badly burned and your vehicle. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other than the ground. Bring thefill nozzle in your vehicle damaged if this occurs. Things that will burn onto...
... can on any underhood electric fan. To help avoid injury toyou and others could be badly burned and your vehicle. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other than the ground. Bring thefill nozzle in your vehicle damaged if this occurs. Things that will burn onto...
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Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir H. Hydraulic ClutchFluid Reservoir (If Equipped) I. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir F. Air Cleaner J. Engine Oil Fill Cap C . Engine Oil Dipstick D. Engine Coolant Surge Tank B. Battery 6-11 Automatic Transaxle Dipstick (If Equipped) E. 2.4L (CODE T) Engine When you openthe hood, you'll see: A. Brake Fluid Reservoir G.
Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir H. Hydraulic ClutchFluid Reservoir (If Equipped) I. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir F. Air Cleaner J. Engine Oil Fill Cap C . Engine Oil Dipstick D. Engine Coolant Surge Tank B. Battery 6-11 Automatic Transaxle Dipstick (If Equipped) E. 2.4L (CODE T) Engine When you openthe hood, you'll see: A. Brake Fluid Reservoir G.
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3100 (CODE M) Engine When you open the hood, you'll see: A. Engine Oil Dipstick E. Air Cleaner I. Engine Coolant Surge Tank B. Engine Oil Fill Cap D. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir H. AutomaticTransaxle Fluid Dipstick E BrakeFluidReservoir G . Battery
3100 (CODE M) Engine When you open the hood, you'll see: A. Engine Oil Dipstick E. Air Cleaner I. Engine Coolant Surge Tank B. Engine Oil Fill Cap D. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir H. AutomaticTransaxle Fluid Dipstick E BrakeFluidReservoir G . Battery
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For more information, "Check Oil oil Light" in the Index.You should check your engine level regularly;this is a CHECK light in your instrument panel cluster. Engine Oil CHECK OIL If your vehicle is equipped with the3 100 engine, OIL there is an added reminder. If the CHECK OIL light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check your engine oil every time you to get fuel.In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. 2 4 Engine .L 6-13 It's a good idea check your engine oil level see right away.
For more information, "Check Oil oil Light" in the Index.You should check your engine level regularly;this is a CHECK light in your instrument panel cluster. Engine Oil CHECK OIL If your vehicle is equipped with the3 100 engine, OIL there is an added reminder. If the CHECK OIL light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check your engine oil every time you to get fuel.In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. 2 4 Engine .L 6-13 It's a good idea check your engine oil level see right away.
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The 3 dipstick on the 100 engine is located on is located at the rear the engine. Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutesto drain back into the oil pan. you don't, the oil dipstick If might not show the actual level. Checking Engine Oil 6-14 c 3100 Engine The engine oil dipstick handle yellow. The dipstick on the front of the 2.4L engine is of the engine, behind the fan.
The 3 dipstick on the 100 engine is located on is located at the rear the engine. Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutesto drain back into the oil pan. you don't, the oil dipstick If might not show the actual level. Checking Engine Oil 6-14 c 3100 Engine The engine oil dipstick handle yellow. The dipstick on the front of the 2.4L engine is of the engine, behind the fan.
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This part explains what kindoil to use the one of right kind. I NOTICE: Don't add too much oil.your engine has If so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. 2 4 Engine .L The 2.4L engine oil fill is at least quart of oil. For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in the Index. When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is located on the passenger's cap the side of the engine compartment on engine block. 6-15 But you 'll need ADD to add at or below the line, then you must use .
This part explains what kindoil to use the one of right kind. I NOTICE: Don't add too much oil.your engine has If so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. 2 4 Engine .L The 2.4L engine oil fill is at least quart of oil. For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in the Index. When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is located on the passenger's cap the side of the engine compartment on engine block. 6-15 But you 'll need ADD to add at or below the line, then you must use .
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...forthe "Starburst" symbol. If you have your oil changed for gasoline engines. A into your vehicle, as shown in the following chart: 6-16 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommendedfor your vehicle can be sure the oil put 3100 Engine The 3100 engine oil fill capis on the front of behind the ...radiator. If you change your own oil, be sure you 're through. Be sure tofill it enough...
...forthe "Starburst" symbol. If you have your oil changed for gasoline engines. A into your vehicle, as shown in the following chart: 6-16 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommendedfor your vehicle can be sure the oil put 3100 Engine The 3100 engine oil fill capis on the front of behind the ...radiator. If you change your own oil, be sure you 're through. Be sure tofill it enough...
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... shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. ,I SAE low-31 S E sw-30 A PREFERRED I NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines "Starburst" symbol. However, you are in engine damage not covered by your engine at extremely low...17 Failure to be 0"F (- 18O C) or above. HOT WEATHER ' T C ) LOOK FOR T I H S SYMBOL 7 I COLD WEATHER 00 NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANYOTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED If you can result in an area where the temperature falls below -20°F (-29"C), consider using either SAE 5W-30 an synthetic...
... shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. ,I SAE low-31 S E sw-30 A PREFERRED I NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines "Starburst" symbol. However, you are in engine damage not covered by your engine at extremely low...17 Failure to be 0"F (- 18O C) or above. HOT WEATHER ' T C ) LOOK FOR T I H S SYMBOL 7 I COLD WEATHER 00 NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANYOTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED If you can result in an area where the temperature falls below -20°F (-29"C), consider using either SAE 5W-30 an synthetic...
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... outside even cause cancer? Did you think something should be unhealthy for very long. If vehicle, thenyou need to Change Engine Oil If none of a your oil. Driving vehicle witha fully warmed a engine under these is true for you have a problem properly disposing your skin... 000 km) or 3 months -- Clean your dealer, service station or local recycling a a occurs first. the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.) 0 You frequently tow a trailer or use carrier on top of them is ready to sewers, or into by taking it to 16 km). it...
... outside even cause cancer? Did you think something should be unhealthy for very long. If vehicle, thenyou need to Change Engine Oil If none of a your oil. Driving vehicle witha fully warmed a engine under these is true for you have a problem properly disposing your skin... 000 km) or 3 months -- Clean your dealer, service station or local recycling a a occurs first. the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.) 0 You frequently tow a trailer or use carrier on top of them is ready to sewers, or into by taking it to 16 km). it...
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... such as found in 6-20 in taxi, police or delivery service. Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your Pontiac dealership Service Department. oil How to a ie get an accurate readingyou check your if transaxle fluid. 0 0 If you do it yourself, be little difficult, you do not...
... such as found in 6-20 in taxi, police or delivery service. Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your Pontiac dealership Service Department. oil How to a ie get an accurate readingyou check your if transaxle fluid. 0 0 If you do it yourself, be little difficult, you do not...
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... up and then pull the dipstickand clean it out sure to get a false reading manual transaxle.Too much can be a little difficult, you check your Pontiac dealership Service Department. Manual Transaxle Fluid When to Check A good time to have this operation can mean that some 1. off, Check the fluid level only... the transaxle is located of the fluid could get an accurate reading if you may choose to have checked is when the engine is it oil in all the instructions here,or you the transaxle case. transaxle fluid. 2.
... up and then pull the dipstickand clean it out sure to get a false reading manual transaxle.Too much can be a little difficult, you check your Pontiac dealership Service Department. Manual Transaxle Fluid When to Check A good time to have this operation can mean that some 1. off, Check the fluid level only... the transaxle is located of the fluid could get an accurate reading if you may choose to have checked is when the engine is it oil in all the instructions here,or you the transaxle case. transaxle fluid. 2.