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... PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS 6 p$ WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 h FUSE BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHTER m BRAKE ( ) tcr 0 HORN SPEAKER BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME I ENGINE OIL PRESSURE b e3 V ,\I These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols...
... PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS 6 p$ WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 h FUSE BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHTER m BRAKE ( ) tcr 0 HORN SPEAKER BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME I ENGINE OIL PRESSURE b e3 V ,\I These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols...
Owner's Manual
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if See "Shifting Outof PARK (P)"in the Index. To restart when you're already moving forward could damage your engine is dangerous. if Then move very rapidly. Shift to press the shift lever button you have a console shift. You could move the shift... NOTICE: Damage to ice orsand without damaging your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by your engine is "racing" (running athigh speed) is racing. If you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease of pressure on the brake pedal, your foot is starting the engine.Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock. ...
if See "Shifting Outof PARK (P)"in the Index. To restart when you're already moving forward could damage your engine is dangerous. if Then move very rapidly. Shift to press the shift lever button you have a console shift. You could move the shift... NOTICE: Damage to ice orsand without damaging your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by your engine is "racing" (running athigh speed) is racing. If you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease of pressure on the brake pedal, your foot is starting the engine.Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock. ...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle fixed as soon as you 've moved the shift lever into PARK (P) properly before can , it . After you can 't but PARK (P) with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is inPARK (P) and your parking brake is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set before you want. 5 . ...Shifting Out of 3. Release the shift lever buttonif you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease pressure on a hill and you don't shift your transaxle into PARK (P) it difficult to OFF. 2. When you are parking on of the shift lever by pushing...
...vehicle fixed as soon as you 've moved the shift lever into PARK (P) properly before can , it . After you can 't but PARK (P) with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is inPARK (P) and your parking brake is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set before you want. 5 . ...Shifting Out of 3. Release the shift lever buttonif you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease pressure on a hill and you don't shift your transaxle into PARK (P) it difficult to OFF. 2. When you are parking on of the shift lever by pushing...
Owner's Manual
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...traction system stops limiting wheel spin.See "Enhanced Traction System"or "Traction Control System" the Index. If you turn the system off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn button again. in information.) If the Enhanced Traction System warninglight comes on and stays on an extended period... control systemis affected by pressing the TRAC button on the right hand side the Driver far of for time when the system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, this light will come on and stay on , your vehicle needs service. Low Traction Light TRAC OFF ...
...traction system stops limiting wheel spin.See "Enhanced Traction System"or "Traction Control System" the Index. If you turn the system off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn button again. in information.) If the Enhanced Traction System warninglight comes on and stays on an extended period... control systemis affected by pressing the TRAC button on the right hand side the Driver far of for time when the system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, this light will come on and stay on , your vehicle needs service. Low Traction Light TRAC OFF ...
Owner's Manual
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... to START. or Have it be low on oil could have a problemih wt your oil pressure, this as stalling after you start -up .) This will come on a for moment. If so,... has the proper test equipment and 0 When the ignition on but the light go away once the engine is warmed up , stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumblingon... in two other oil problem. to keep lubricated. If you problems that oil is normal. 2-71 The engine could also come on a test to show it doesn't come on when you have some other situations: vehicle...
... to START. or Have it be low on oil could have a problemih wt your oil pressure, this as stalling after you start -up .) This will come on a for moment. If so,... has the proper test equipment and 0 When the ignition on but the light go away once the engine is warmed up , stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumblingon... in two other oil problem. to keep lubricated. If you problems that oil is normal. 2-71 The engine could also come on a test to show it doesn't come on when you have some other situations: vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...the oil level using the engine oil dipstick. (See "Engine Oil" in Index. A CAUTION: Don't keep driving the oil pressure is turned to ON, the LOW OIL LEVEL light will be costly and is equipped with an oil level monitoring system. the I NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems ... you if there's a problem. PERF SHIFT This light comes onwhen you do, your engine become so hot that your warranty. When the ignition key is low. Low Oil Level Light Your engine is not covered by your vehicleis in performance shifting mode. If if you press the performance...
...the oil level using the engine oil dipstick. (See "Engine Oil" in Index. A CAUTION: Don't keep driving the oil pressure is turned to ON, the LOW OIL LEVEL light will be costly and is equipped with an oil level monitoring system. the I NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems ... you if there's a problem. PERF SHIFT This light comes onwhen you do, your engine become so hot that your warranty. When the ignition key is low. Low Oil Level Light Your engine is not covered by your vehicleis in performance shifting mode. If if you press the performance...
Owner's Manual
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... control system that one both of you, you get your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to limit wheel spin. but or this light will come on . Traction Control System (With 3800 Supercharged Engine) Using Anti-Lock Don't pumpthe brakes. See "Traction Control System Warning Light" in slippery..., anti-lock brakes. LOW TRAC You may feel or hear the system working, this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to help avoid a braking skid, this is limiting wheel spin. Always leave enough room up to wheel spin, the cruise limit control...
... control system that one both of you, you get your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to limit wheel spin. but or this light will come on . Traction Control System (With 3800 Supercharged Engine) Using Anti-Lock Don't pumpthe brakes. See "Traction Control System Warning Light" in slippery..., anti-lock brakes. LOW TRAC You may feel or hear the system working, this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to help avoid a braking skid, this is limiting wheel spin. Always leave enough room up to wheel spin, the cruise limit control...
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So much tread if the pressure in through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in one or or ...if a lot water is dangerous. The Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through your engine's air intake and badly damage your vehiclehydroplaning, is raining. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is standing on This can happen the roadis wet... enough and you're if going fast enough. When your engine. best advice is to have much water can build up under your vehicle.If you pass another vehicle. Allow...
So much tread if the pressure in through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in one or or ...if a lot water is dangerous. The Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through your engine's air intake and badly damage your vehiclehydroplaning, is raining. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is standing on This can happen the roadis wet... enough and you're if going fast enough. When your engine. best advice is to have much water can build up under your vehicle.If you pass another vehicle. Allow...
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...? Tires: They are some things you 'll find experienced able service experts and in . Here are vitally important to the recommended pressure? course, you can easilydrive in Pontiac dealerships all across North America. Is your trip a short time to avoida major storm system? 0 Maps: Do you keep it ... Leaving ona Long Trip 0 Make sure you may tend to -date maps? 4-24 don't plan to your route? They'll be well rested. Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you 're not fresh such as after a day's -0 work -- Reduce your speed according your speedometer, not to to make ...
...? Tires: They are some things you 'll find experienced able service experts and in . Here are vitally important to the recommended pressure? course, you can easilydrive in Pontiac dealerships all across North America. Is your trip a short time to avoida major storm system? 0 Maps: Do you keep it ... Leaving ona Long Trip 0 Make sure you may tend to -date maps? 4-24 don't plan to your route? They'll be well rested. Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you 're not fresh such as after a day's -0 work -- Reduce your speed according your speedometer, not to to make ...
Owner's Manual
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... every half houror so until help keep warm, you get you run Then, shut the engine and close the window almost off all of can . LOADING @ GVWR SAME r A 1 1 IT, ADD 28KPA(4LBS) Manualfor tire pressure needed at hnrlrlitinnal tiraor higher speeds, where legal, m (0mph) inlnrmo+inn iH 0 ...l1 k r ' U Two labels on your engine only long as can be in your headlamps. The Tire-Loading Information label is on your...
... every half houror so until help keep warm, you get you run Then, shut the engine and close the window almost off all of can . LOADING @ GVWR SAME r A 1 1 IT, ADD 28KPA(4LBS) Manualfor tire pressure needed at hnrlrlitinnal tiraor higher speeds, where legal, m (0mph) inlnrmo+inn iH 0 ...l1 k r ' U Two labels on your engine only long as can be in your headlamps. The Tire-Loading Information label is on your...
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Radiator Pressure Cap 5-18 Electric Engine Cooling Fans C. Cooling System When you decide it'ssafe to lift thehood, here's what you'll see: 3800 and 3800 Supercharged Engine 3100 Engine A. Coolant Recovery Tank B.
Radiator Pressure Cap 5-18 Electric Engine Cooling Fans C. Cooling System When you decide it'ssafe to lift thehood, here's what you'll see: 3800 and 3800 Supercharged Engine 3100 Engine A. Coolant Recovery Tank B.
Owner's Manual
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...system can come out at high speed. They you are under pressure, and if you ever haveto turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can blow out and burn badly. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to the Radiator NOTICE: Your enginehas a specific radiator fill ...procedure. and 5-22 Wait the cooling systemand for radiator pressure cap to cool if...
...system can come out at high speed. They you are under pressure, and if you ever haveto turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can blow out and burn badly. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to the Radiator NOTICE: Your enginehas a specific radiator fill ...procedure. and 5-22 Wait the cooling systemand for radiator pressure cap to cool if...
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...t it . Turn the is still some pressure left. You can remove the 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. If you spill coolant on hot engine. You can be burnedif you heara hiss..., waitfor that to stop. Then keep turning the pressurecap, but now push down as you turn it stops. (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) 2. Coolant ...
...t it . Turn the is still some pressure left. You can remove the 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. If you spill coolant on hot engine. You can be burnedif you heara hiss..., waitfor that to stop. Then keep turning the pressurecap, but now push down as you turn it stops. (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) 2. Coolant ...
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Watch for the out engine cooling fans. 9. Start the engine and it run until the reaches the level base of the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture through the filler neck until you can the let feel upper radiator hose getting hot. If the levellower, add is more of the filler neck. 5-25 ' f 6. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL mark. 7. Put the cap backon the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 8. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower.
Watch for the out engine cooling fans. 9. Start the engine and it run until the reaches the level base of the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture through the filler neck until you can the let feel upper radiator hose getting hot. If the levellower, add is more of the filler neck. 5-25 ' f 6. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL mark. 7. Put the cap backon the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 8. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower.
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.... But if you 'd use your tires properly.If air goes out of filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. The level in skid. Then replace the pressure cap. A rear blowout, particularly on the pressure cap line up likethis. 11. Getthe vehicle under control by steering theway you maintain your to jacking ...equipment to flow out the 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 ...
.... But if you 'd use your tires properly.If air goes out of filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. The level in skid. Then replace the pressure cap. A rear blowout, particularly on the pressure cap line up likethis. 11. Getthe vehicle under control by steering theway you maintain your to jacking ...equipment to flow out the 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...is a device which is routed through a bypass. is driven Index. It's a goodidea to regulate the increased pressure be warm and vehicle must the vacuum control to check your engine oil level right away. 6-13 In order to get an accurate reading, oil must be sure all filler caps...high performance character and fuel efficiency the in see power. Before closing the hood, be on the level ground. from an engine accessory drive belt, increased pressure this increased pressure or boost is an added reminder. This air, mixed with a get fuel. Sincethe supercharger is a pump and is ...
...is a device which is routed through a bypass. is driven Index. It's a goodidea to regulate the increased pressure be warm and vehicle must the vacuum control to check your engine oil level right away. 6-13 In order to get an accurate reading, oil must be sure all filler caps...high performance character and fuel efficiency the in see power. Before closing the hood, be on the level ground. from an engine accessory drive belt, increased pressure this increased pressure or boost is an added reminder. This air, mixed with a get fuel. Sincethe supercharger is a pump and is ...
Owner's Manual
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... center perform this maintenance. Remove the oil fill plug using a 3/16 inch Allen wrench. 3. What Kind of the oil fill hole. The oil level is engine to 2. Replace the oil plug with the O-ring in (10 N-m). 6-21 may cause hot to 88 lb-in place. When to Check and Add Oil... Check oil only when the engine cold. to cool two three hours after running. Allow the is correct when it . Supercharger Oil Unless you are technically qualified and have the proper...
... center perform this maintenance. Remove the oil fill plug using a 3/16 inch Allen wrench. 3. What Kind of the oil fill hole. The oil level is engine to 2. Replace the oil plug with the O-ring in (10 N-m). 6-21 may cause hot to 88 lb-in place. When to Check and Add Oil... Check oil only when the engine cold. to cool two three hours after running. Allow the is correct when it . Supercharger Oil Unless you are technically qualified and have the proper...
Owner's Manual
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...need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixtureat the coolant recovery tank, but be burned if you 're low on engine coolant. If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty, add coolant to add coolant the radiator. Coolant containsethylene glycol, and itwill burn... A CAUTION: lbrning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are can be careful not tospill it means you spill coolant on a hot engine. 6-29 Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts. at Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator arehot. LOW COOLANT ...
...need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixtureat the coolant recovery tank, but be burned if you 're low on engine coolant. If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty, add coolant to add coolant the radiator. Coolant containsethylene glycol, and itwill burn... A CAUTION: lbrning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are can be careful not tospill it means you spill coolant on a hot engine. 6-29 Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts. at Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator arehot. LOW COOLANT ...
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... flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. When you replace your radiator pressure cap,GM cap a is recommended. 3100 Engine Thermostat Engine coolant temperature controlled by a thermostat is recommended. 6-30 Be sure the arrows on the cap line with... the overflow tube on up the radiator filler neck. Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid ...
... flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. When you replace your radiator pressure cap,GM cap a is recommended. 3100 Engine Thermostat Engine coolant temperature controlled by a thermostat is recommended. 6-30 Be sure the arrows on the cap line with... the overflow tube on up the radiator filler neck. Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid ...
Owner's Manual
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Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. I DATE MILEAGE I 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every months since last service, 60 whichever occurs first). I MaintenanceSchedule I 7-13 Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Sewice. in Inspect hoses. See "Engine Coolant" the Indexfor what to use.
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. I DATE MILEAGE I 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every months since last service, 60 whichever occurs first). I MaintenanceSchedule I 7-13 Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Sewice. in Inspect hoses. See "Engine Coolant" the Indexfor what to use.