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... keys with the PASS-Key II (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. If the horn chirps two or three times when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. yellowblue Passive Arming If the ignition was just turned off and three chirps means that a door or hatch was opened... seconds after both doors are closed , whether or not you time to get into the vehicle and put the key in an attempt to the engine. If someone from the factory.
... keys with the PASS-Key II (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. If the horn chirps two or three times when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. yellowblue Passive Arming If the ignition was just turned off and three chirps means that a door or hatch was opened... seconds after both doors are closed , whether or not you time to get into the vehicle and put the key in an attempt to the engine. If someone from the factory.
Owner's Manual
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...switch to LOCK unless the shift lever is in PARK (P). ACC (A): Position in RUN when the engine is dangerous for many reasons. The switch stays in which you . But even when the engine is not running . They could be badly injured or even killed. Use this position if your ...steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission. With the ignition key in the ignition, you can operate your engine and release the switch. If you can remove the key. Push in the vehicle with the ignition key is running , you can 't be pushed or towed. A child ...
...switch to LOCK unless the shift lever is in PARK (P). ACC (A): Position in RUN when the engine is dangerous for many reasons. The switch stays in which you . But even when the engine is not running . They could be badly injured or even killed. Use this position if your ...steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission. With the ignition key in the ignition, you can operate your engine and release the switch. If you can remove the key. Push in the vehicle with the ignition key is running , you can 't be pushed or towed. A child ...
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... PARK (P) by holding in the button on the lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to. 2. Remove the key and take it could overheat and even catch fire. If you . And, if you leave the vehicle with the... engine running, it with you can be injured. Turn the ignition key to leave your vehicle is not fully in PARK (P). 2-38 yellowblue Leaving Your Vehicle...
... PARK (P) by holding in the button on the lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to. 2. Remove the key and take it could overheat and even catch fire. If you . And, if you leave the vehicle with the... engine running, it with you can be injured. Turn the ignition key to leave your vehicle is not fully in PARK (P). 2-38 yellowblue Leaving Your Vehicle...
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... won't start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. A. Now start the vehicle with the dead battery. Remove the cables in reverse order to the battery is just as good there, but not near engine parts that they don't touch each other or any other metal.... electrical connection is much less. 12. Try to start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Good Battery C. Take care that move. Heavy Metal Engine Part B. Dead Battery 5-7 Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but the chance of sparks getting back to...
... won't start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. A. Now start the vehicle with the dead battery. Remove the cables in reverse order to the battery is just as good there, but not near engine parts that they don't touch each other or any other metal.... electrical connection is much less. 12. Try to start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Good Battery C. Take care that move. Heavy Metal Engine Part B. Dead Battery 5-7 Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but the chance of sparks getting back to...
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..., and you could lose all coolant. If you do, you run the engine if there is cool, remove the coolant recovery tank cap and look at the FULL COLD mark. yellowblue CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be burned. If you can be very hot. The coolant ...level should be burned. Don't run the engine, it isn't, you drive the vehicle. ...
..., and you could lose all coolant. If you do, you run the engine if there is cool, remove the coolant recovery tank cap and look at the FULL COLD mark. yellowblue CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be burned. If you can be very hot. The coolant ...level should be burned. Don't run the engine, it isn't, you drive the vehicle. ...
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You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure left. 5-18 yellowblue How to Add Coolant to stop. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to the Radiator (3800 V6 Engine) NOTICE: Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure. A hiss means there is no longer hot. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged. 1.
You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure left. 5-18 yellowblue How to Add Coolant to stop. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to the Radiator (3800 V6 Engine) NOTICE: Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure. A hiss means there is no longer hot. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged. 1.
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CAUTION: You can be burned if you turn it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Remove the pressure cap. 3. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve. There is located on the thermostat housing. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it . Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts. It is one bleed valve. yellowblue 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you spill coolant on a hot engine. 5-19
CAUTION: You can be burned if you turn it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Remove the pressure cap. 3. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve. There is located on the thermostat housing. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it . Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts. It is one bleed valve. yellowblue 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you spill coolant on a hot engine. 5-19
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.... 1. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. (Don't press down as you turn it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. CAUTION: You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure left...
.... 1. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. (Don't press down as you turn it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. CAUTION: You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure left...
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... help prevent the vehicle from the one being changed. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you or other side of the vehicle, at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from moving: 1. The vehicle can slip off the engine. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. See "Cargo ...tell you can cause an injury. To be even more certain the vehicle won't move, you how to FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R). 3. First you must remove the cargo cover. yellowblue Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to change a tire. ...
... help prevent the vehicle from the one being changed. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you or other side of the vehicle, at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from moving: 1. The vehicle can slip off the engine. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. See "Cargo ...tell you can cause an injury. To be even more certain the vehicle won't move, you how to FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R). 3. First you must remove the cargo cover. yellowblue Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to change a tire. ...
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This part explains what kind of oil to add at or below the ADD line, then you must use . yellowblue Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. 5.7L V8 Engine When to Add Engine Oil 3800 V6 Engine If the oil is at least one quart of oil. Remove it back in the Index. 6-13 But you 'll need to use the right kind. For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in all the way.
This part explains what kind of oil to add at or below the ADD line, then you must use . yellowblue Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. 5.7L V8 Engine When to Add Engine Oil 3800 V6 Engine If the oil is at least one quart of oil. Remove it back in the Index. 6-13 But you 'll need to use the right kind. For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in all the way.
Owner's Manual
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Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is up to the bottom of the fluid could get an accurate reading ..., be difficult, you check your fingers on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to get a false reading. Too much or too little fluid can damage your Pontiac dealership Service Department. yellowblue How to Check Because this done at your transmission. Remove the filler plug. 2. If the fluid level...
Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is up to the bottom of the fluid could get an accurate reading ..., be difficult, you check your fingers on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to get a false reading. Too much or too little fluid can damage your Pontiac dealership Service Department. yellowblue How to Check Because this done at your transmission. Remove the filler plug. 2. If the fluid level...
Owner's Manual
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... Fluid What to Use When you will be at the H (hot) mark. The level should be operating your vehicle in the Index. D When the engine compartment is cool, the level should be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and..., use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing. 6-32 If you need windshield washer fluid, be at the fluid level on the dipstick. Then remove the cap again and look at the C (cold) mark. What to Use To determine what kind of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and...
... Fluid What to Use When you will be at the H (hot) mark. The level should be operating your vehicle in the Index. D When the engine compartment is cool, the level should be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and..., use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing. 6-32 If you need windshield washer fluid, be at the fluid level on the dipstick. Then remove the cap again and look at the C (cold) mark. What to Use To determine what kind of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and...
Owner's Manual
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... can spill on the brake hydraulic system. CAUTION: Your brake master cylinder reservoir is done on the engine. If you have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. When new linings are put...down to "top off" your vehicle could be damaged. The fluid will burn if the engine is leaking out of the engine compartment. The other reason is that fluid is hot enough. It is that sooner or...level goes back up. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work at all. You or others could be burned, and your ...
... can spill on the brake hydraulic system. CAUTION: Your brake master cylinder reservoir is done on the engine. If you have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. When new linings are put...down to "top off" your vehicle could be damaged. The fluid will burn if the engine is leaking out of the engine compartment. The other reason is that fluid is hot enough. It is that sooner or...level goes back up. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work at all. You or others could be burned, and your ...
Owner's Manual
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...need to order parts. The VIN also appears on the driver's side. It appears on a plate in your VIN is not removed from outside your engine, specifications and replacement parts. 6-64 On this label is: This is the legal identifier for your VIN, the model designation, ... information and a list of all production options and special equipment. D D D D your vehicle. Be sure that this label is the engine code. Engine Identification The 8th character in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of the...
...need to order parts. The VIN also appears on the driver's side. It appears on a plate in your VIN is not removed from outside your engine, specifications and replacement parts. 6-64 On this label is: This is the legal identifier for your VIN, the model designation, ... information and a list of all production options and special equipment. D D D D your vehicle. Be sure that this label is the engine code. Engine Identification The 8th character in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of the...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle begin to LOCK only when the shift lever is in LOCK. Keeping your vehicle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the underbody. With the engine running and transmission in case it begins to roll. On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the...check the parking brake's holding ability: Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to move . Take care to With the engine running , shift to LOCK without pressing the button. yellowblue Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set the parking brake...
... the vehicle begin to LOCK only when the shift lever is in LOCK. Keeping your vehicle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the underbody. With the engine running and transmission in case it begins to roll. On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the...check the parking brake's holding ability: Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to move . Take care to With the engine running , shift to LOCK without pressing the button. yellowblue Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set the parking brake...
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...58 Inside of Your Vehicle ...6-55 Instrument Panel ...6-57 Interior Plastic Components ...6-57 Leather ...6-57 Outside of Your Vehicle ...6-59 Removable Roof Panel ...6-58 Special Problems ...6-56 Stains ...6-55 Tires ...6-61 Vinyl ...6-57 Wheels ...6-61 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...6-58 ......2-66 Cleaning ...6-60 Installing the Boot Cover ...2-69 Lowering ...2-66 Raising ...2-71 Removing the Boot Cover ...2-70 Convex Outside Mirror ...2-55 Coolant ...6-28 Adding ...6-30 Checking ...6-30 Heater, Engine ...2-28 Recovery Tank ...5-15 Temperature Gage ...2-82 What to Use ...6-28 Cooling System...
...58 Inside of Your Vehicle ...6-55 Instrument Panel ...6-57 Interior Plastic Components ...6-57 Leather ...6-57 Outside of Your Vehicle ...6-59 Removable Roof Panel ...6-58 Special Problems ...6-56 Stains ...6-55 Tires ...6-61 Vinyl ...6-57 Wheels ...6-61 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...6-58 ......2-66 Cleaning ...6-60 Installing the Boot Cover ...2-69 Lowering ...2-66 Raising ...2-71 Removing the Boot Cover ...2-70 Convex Outside Mirror ...2-55 Coolant ...6-28 Adding ...6-30 Checking ...6-30 Heater, Engine ...2-28 Recovery Tank ...5-15 Temperature Gage ...2-82 What to Use ...6-28 Cooling System...