Owner's Manual
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...The idle speed willgo down as you could be drained muchsooner. When the engine starts, let go of the key. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you hold the key in your batteryto be flooded with your Pontiac is designed to do , youcould damage the f transaxle. See "Towing... Your Vehicle" in START for up to shiftto PARK (P) if your dealer. NOTICE: Holding your engine might not perform ...
...The idle speed willgo down as you could be drained muchsooner. When the engine starts, let go of the key. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you hold the key in your batteryto be flooded with your Pontiac is designed to do , youcould damage the f transaxle. See "Towing... Your Vehicle" in START for up to shiftto PARK (P) if your dealer. NOTICE: Holding your engine might not perform ...
Owner's Manual
Page 94
...time keep the pedal down as you don't, your ignition key toSTART. If your vehicle.If you add electrical parts or accessories, you ever have to be flooded with your engine getswarm. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much sooner. I you could be drained much gasoline. each...seconds, repeatthe normal starting procedure. If it doesn'tstart right away, hold the key in START for This clearsthe extra gasoline from the engine. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the waythe to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your key in the Index. 2-19 If...
...time keep the pedal down as you don't, your ignition key toSTART. If your vehicle.If you add electrical parts or accessories, you ever have to be flooded with your engine getswarm. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much sooner. I you could be drained much gasoline. each...seconds, repeatthe normal starting procedure. If it doesn'tstart right away, hold the key in START for This clearsthe extra gasoline from the engine. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the waythe to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your key in the Index. 2-19 If...
Owner's Manual
Page 95
... of four hours prior to keep it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Before starting better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plug it away from moving engine parts. If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prongextension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. If you don't, it was...
... of four hours prior to keep it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Before starting better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plug it away from moving engine parts. If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prongextension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. If you don't, it was...
Owner's Manual
Page 102
... Into PARK (P) Driving withthe parking brake can cause on your rear brakes to overheat.You may have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. Your vehicle can be dangerous to keep the trailer from moving. That section shows what to...
... Into PARK (P) Driving withthe parking brake can cause on your rear brakes to overheat.You may have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. Your vehicle can be dangerous to keep the trailer from moving. That section shows what to...
Owner's Manual
Page 106
.... You might have exhaust coming into f is your vehicle: 0 Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out anyCO; Engine Exhaust ---& -" e-" I you can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle fixed immediately. 2-31 ~~ Your vehicle was damaged ina collision. Don't park over the road debris. I Things that can...
.... You might have exhaust coming into f is your vehicle: 0 Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out anyCO; Engine Exhaust ---& -" e-" I you can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle fixed immediately. 2-31 ~~ Your vehicle was damaged ina collision. Don't park over the road debris. I Things that can...
Owner's Manual
Page 139
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be alarmed when this happens. you As will come on your vehicle's functions. Often gages and warning ... attention to fasten their safety belts, unless driver's safety belt the is wrong beforeit becomes serious enough cause an to know when you the start engine just to let know your vehicle's functions. See "Driver Information System" in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come onfor about...
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be alarmed when this happens. you As will come on your vehicle's functions. Often gages and warning ... attention to fasten their safety belts, unless driver's safety belt the is wrong beforeit becomes serious enough cause an to know when you the start engine just to let know your vehicle's functions. See "Driver Information System" in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come onfor about...
Owner's Manual
Page 217
... short time to avoida major storm system? 0 Maps: Do you 'll find experienced able service experts and in Pontiac dealerships all windows clean inside and outside? The exit speedis usually posted. Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you need it needs to O f service, have up-to think you are vitally... well rested. Wiper Blades: Are they all working? to be ready and willing to help if you checked all inflated to make many miles thatfirst part too of for long-distance driving? don't plan to the recommended pressure? you 're not fresh such as after a day's -0 work -- Are...
... short time to avoida major storm system? 0 Maps: Do you 'll find experienced able service experts and in Pontiac dealerships all windows clean inside and outside? The exit speedis usually posted. Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you need it needs to O f service, have up-to think you are vitally... well rested. Wiper Blades: Are they all working? to be ready and willing to help if you checked all inflated to make many miles thatfirst part too of for long-distance driving? don't plan to the recommended pressure? you 're not fresh such as after a day's -0 work -- Are...
Owner's Manual
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...levels andalso the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. Keep your trips safer and more enjoyable. You could crash. You would then have your engine running and your brakeson a steep downhill slope. If you drive regularly in steep country, if you're or planning to visit there, here ...are longgrades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. e As you down a steep or long hill. These parts can climb thehill better. /I\ CAUTION: I \ A CAUTION: Know how to go over the top a hill, be alert. Your brakes will have poor braking ...
...levels andalso the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. Keep your trips safer and more enjoyable. You could crash. You would then have your engine running and your brakeson a steep downhill slope. If you drive regularly in steep country, if you're or planning to visit there, here ...are longgrades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. e As you down a steep or long hill. These parts can climb thehill better. /I\ CAUTION: I \ A CAUTION: Know how to go over the top a hill, be alert. Your brakes will have poor braking ...
Owner's Manual
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...sway controls. Many of these are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. or 4-34 This helps your engine and other parts could be state provincial police. restrictions, having to be legal, not only where you live but also where you pull trailer.... Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it are some important points: 0 the weight of is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts of your vehicle's parts. a required to wind resistance, increasing save wear on your new vehicle is a Obey speed limit restrictions when towing trailer...
...sway controls. Many of these are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. or 4-34 This helps your engine and other parts could be state provincial police. restrictions, having to be legal, not only where you live but also where you pull trailer.... Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it are some important points: 0 the weight of is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts of your vehicle's parts. a required to wind resistance, increasing save wear on your new vehicle is a Obey speed limit restrictions when towing trailer...
Owner's Manual
Page 241
.... 6. The vehicles could get a short that thejumper cables don'thave loose or missing insulation. Keepyour hands away from moving engine parts can injure you 'll get a shock. If they do, you should know.Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-) or a metal ... (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 5 . CAUTION: 4 I 1 Before you connect the cables, here some basic are things you could be damaged, too. Fans or other parts, too.
.... 6. The vehicles could get a short that thejumper cables don'thave loose or missing insulation. Keepyour hands away from moving engine parts can injure you 'll get a shock. If they do, you should know.Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-) or a metal ... (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 5 . CAUTION: 4 I 1 Before you connect the cables, here some basic are things you could be damaged, too. Fans or other parts, too.
Owner's Manual
Page 242
... Now start the vehicle with the dead battery. It goes toa heavy, unpainted, metal part on the engine of the negative (-) cable doesn 'Z to the positive(+) terminal of battery is just as good there, but near engine parts that not move. Try to I the good battery's negative (-) terminal. Use a ...remote positive (+) terminal if ihe vehicle- The electrical connection is much less. 10. The other end of the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11....
... Now start the vehicle with the dead battery. It goes toa heavy, unpainted, metal part on the engine of the negative (-) cable doesn 'Z to the positive(+) terminal of battery is just as good there, but near engine parts that not move. Try to I the good battery's negative (-) terminal. Use a ...remote positive (+) terminal if ihe vehicle- The electrical connection is much less. 10. The other end of the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11....
Owner's Manual
Page 255
... system set for more information.) NOTICE: Engine damage if you keep running your engine without coolantisn't covered by your engine could be dangerous. If the fans engine is overheating, both fans should be burned. Don't run the engine, it couldlose all coolant. I A CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and otherengine parts, canbe very hot. Don't touch them...
... system set for more information.) NOTICE: Engine damage if you keep running your engine without coolantisn't covered by your engine could be dangerous. If the fans engine is overheating, both fans should be burned. Don't run the engine, it couldlose all coolant. I A CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and otherengine parts, canbe very hot. Don't touch them...
Owner's Manual
Page 256
... coolant and the proper coolant mixture. in is cool before you spill coolant on a hot engine. Don't spill coolant on hot glycol engine parts. I NOTICE: In cold weather, water canfreeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. You can add the proper coolant r. If the overheat warning continues, there's one more thing...
... coolant and the proper coolant mixture. in is cool before you spill coolant on a hot engine. Don't spill coolant on hot glycol engine parts. I NOTICE: In cold weather, water canfreeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. You can add the proper coolant r. If the overheat warning continues, there's one more thing...
Owner's Manual
Page 258
...radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, no longer hot. Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts. 1. Then keep turning the pressurecap, but now push down while turning the pressure cap.) 2. hiss means A there is pressure cap slowly ...counterclockwise until f i s t it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. a 5-23 Turn the is still some pressure left. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it stops. (Don't press down as...
...radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, no longer hot. Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts. 1. Then keep turning the pressurecap, but now push down while turning the pressure cap.) 2. hiss means A there is pressure cap slowly ...counterclockwise until f i s t it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. a 5-23 Turn the is still some pressure left. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it stops. (Don't press down as...
Owner's Manual
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.... Check the coolant inthe recovery tank. But if you should be go. Take your foot the off the roadif possible. -If a tire goesflat, the next part shows how use a in the coolant recovery tank should ever have a "blowout," here a few are tips about what to expect and what to leak out... you maintain your tires properly.If air goes out of a tire, it's much like a acts skid and may be at HOT the mark when the engine hot or at the COLD mark is when the engineis cold. In any this procedure if coolant begins to It may require the same correction...
.... Check the coolant inthe recovery tank. But if you should be go. Take your foot the off the roadif possible. -If a tire goesflat, the next part shows how use a in the coolant recovery tank should ever have a "blowout," here a few are tips about what to expect and what to leak out... you maintain your tires properly.If air goes out of a tire, it's much like a acts skid and may be at HOT the mark when the engine hot or at the COLD mark is when the engineis cold. In any this procedure if coolant begins to It may require the same correction...
Owner's Manual
Page 276
...of Care of the Safety Belts and Built-in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Ar Cleaner i Automatic Transaxle Fluid . There technical information about the careyour vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information... shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about your is also vehicle, and a part devoted toits appearance care. 6-2 6-3 6-5 6-6 6-8 6-8 6- 13 6-20 6-22 6-26 6-32 6-33 6-36 6-37 6-44 Service Fuel Fuels in ...
...of Care of the Safety Belts and Built-in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Ar Cleaner i Automatic Transaxle Fluid . There technical information about the careyour vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information... shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about your is also vehicle, and a part devoted toits appearance care. 6-2 6-3 6-5 6-6 6-8 6-8 6- 13 6-20 6-22 6-26 6-32 6-33 6-36 6-37 6-44 Service Fuel Fuels in ...
Owner's Manual
Page 278
... panel. If you're using rated at 87 octane or higher. That's normal, and you don't have the 3100 engine (VINCode M) o 3800 r engine (VIN CodeK),use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. It's the heavy, constant knock means you 're accelerating or drivingup a hill. ...Fuel The 8th digitof your vehicle identification number (VIN) showsthe code letter for your engine.You will find the VIN the topleft of pinging...
... panel. If you're using rated at 87 octane or higher. That's normal, and you don't have the 3100 engine (VINCode M) o 3800 r engine (VIN CodeK),use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. It's the heavy, constant knock means you 're accelerating or drivingup a hill. ...Fuel The 8th digitof your vehicle identification number (VIN) showsthe code letter for your engine.You will find the VIN the topleft of pinging...
Owner's Manual
Page 283
...tools away from the container can be burned. Do not fill a container while it is in avehicle's trunk, pickup bed or on hot engine parts and get start up and injure you even whenthe engineis not running. Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside a vehicle, in... your vehicle damaged if this occurs. Don't smoke while pumping gasoline. 1 Things that will burn ontoa hot engine. 6-8 To help avoid injury toyou and others spill could be badly burned and your vehicle. You or others : Dispense gasoline onlyinto approved 0 A ...
...tools away from the container can be burned. Do not fill a container while it is in avehicle's trunk, pickup bed or on hot engine parts and get start up and injure you even whenthe engineis not running. Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside a vehicle, in... your vehicle damaged if this occurs. Don't smoke while pumping gasoline. 1 Things that will burn ontoa hot engine. 6-8 To help avoid injury toyou and others spill could be badly burned and your vehicle. You or others : Dispense gasoline onlyinto approved 0 A ...
Owner's Manual
Page 297
...require changing. When doing frequent trailer towing. If you do it yourself, be little difficult,you may a choose to havethis done at your Pontiac dealership Service Department. Uses such as found in the Index. 6-22 do not useyour vehicle under one or more ofthese conditions: 0 In ... or mountainous terrain. NOTICE: Too much can damage your transaxle. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you could come out and fallhot engine parts on a the dipstick. If you do See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in taxi, police or delivery service. Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check...
...require changing. When doing frequent trailer towing. If you do it yourself, be little difficult,you may a choose to havethis done at your Pontiac dealership Service Department. Uses such as found in the Index. 6-22 do not useyour vehicle under one or more ofthese conditions: 0 In ... or mountainous terrain. NOTICE: Too much can damage your transaxle. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you could come out and fallhot engine parts on a the dipstick. If you do See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in taxi, police or delivery service. Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check...
Owner's Manual
Page 304
... tank is completely empty, add coolant to the radiator. (See "Engine Overheating'' in the Index.) + ' /1\ CAUTION: You can allow steam and hot scalding liquids toblow out and burn badly. Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts. Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL...@ coolant mixtureat the coolant recovery tank, but be burned if you spill coolant on a hot engine. 6-29 at Never turn the radiator pressure cap even ...
... tank is completely empty, add coolant to the radiator. (See "Engine Overheating'' in the Index.) + ' /1\ CAUTION: You can allow steam and hot scalding liquids toblow out and burn badly. Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts. Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL...@ coolant mixtureat the coolant recovery tank, but be burned if you spill coolant on a hot engine. 6-29 at Never turn the radiator pressure cap even ...