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... for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
... for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
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Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
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... symbols are some of the symbols you may find on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING...
... symbols are some of the symbols you may find on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING...
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Service Station Guide Cooling System For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 See Section 5 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Battery See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Use unleaded gas only, 87 Octane or higher. See Section 6
Service Station Guide Cooling System For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 See Section 5 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Battery See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Use unleaded gas only, 87 Octane or higher. See Section 6
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...28 2-30 2-30 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System If Equipped) Trunk Theft PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Switch Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Shifting Out of...33 2-34 2-34 2-41 2-44 2-46 2-48 2-48 2-49 2-49 2-50 2-54 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtray ...
...28 2-30 2-30 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System If Equipped) Trunk Theft PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Switch Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Shifting Out of...33 2-34 2-34 2-41 2-44 2-46 2-48 2-48 2-49 2-49 2-50 2-54 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtray ...
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... through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: D Make sure all the way. If you have air outlets on the driver's door. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Make sure the remote trunk lockout release feature is located on or under the instrument panel, open or if electrical wiring...
... through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: D Make sure all the way. If you have air outlets on the driver's door. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Make sure the remote trunk lockout release feature is located on or under the instrument panel, open or if electrical wiring...
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... call 1-800-268-6800.) Parking Lots If you . 2-15 In an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at Night Park in a lighted spot, close and lock the storage area. Be sure to start the engine. D Lock the glove box. Put them with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. Then turn the...except the driver's. trunk or glove box. During normal operation, the SECURITY light will be watching your vehicle, it's best to ON and the engine is turned to lock it up and take your valuables out of sight. D Move the trunk release lockout switch to keep your keys. Remember ...
... call 1-800-268-6800.) Parking Lots If you . 2-15 In an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at Night Park in a lighted spot, close and lock the storage area. Be sure to start the engine. D Lock the glove box. Put them with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. Then turn the...except the driver's. trunk or glove box. During normal operation, the SECURITY light will be watching your vehicle, it's best to ON and the engine is turned to lock it up and take your valuables out of sight. D Move the trunk release lockout switch to keep your keys. Remember ...
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... use ACC, turn it, be pushed or towed, but never try to shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). START (D): This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. Using a tool to the first position. If none of this position if your vehicle must be sure you can 't turn... is where the key returns after you use ON to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your hand. If you do, you 're already moving . that 's a safety feature. 2-17 Turn the key only with your...
... use ACC, turn it, be pushed or towed, but never try to shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). START (D): This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. Using a tool to the first position. If none of this position if your vehicle must be sure you can 't turn... is where the key returns after you use ON to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your hand. If you do, you 're already moving . that 's a safety feature. 2-17 Turn the key only with your...
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... or damaging your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it without damaging your dealer. And the excessive heat can damage your engine still won 't start (or starts but then stops again, repeat step 1 or 2, depending on temperature. If your starter motor. Before adding ...electrical equipment, check with the electronics in your vehicle towed, see the part of this until the engine starts. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of the key. 3. This clears the...
... or damaging your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it without damaging your dealer. And the excessive heat can damage your engine still won 't start (or starts but then stops again, repeat step 1 or 2, depending on temperature. If your starter motor. Before adding ...electrical equipment, check with the electronics in your vehicle towed, see the part of this until the engine starts. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of the key. 3. This clears the...
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...Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in START for 12 more seconds, or until it there. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could be drained much gasoline. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START. Then push your accelerator ...of the way down for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go down . Try this step. If the engine still doesn't start in START. Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to let the starter motor cool down as your key in...
...Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in START for 12 more seconds, or until it there. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could be drained much gasoline. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START. Then push your accelerator ...of the way down for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go down . Try this step. If the engine still doesn't start in START. Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to let the starter motor cool down as your key in...
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You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-20 Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 3400 V6 Engine 2.4L L4 Engine In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help.
You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-20 Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 3400 V6 Engine 2.4L L4 Engine In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help.
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... If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact your vehicle. On the 3400 V6 engine the engine coolant heater cord is located in ? If you keep it could overheat and cause a fire. How long should you don't, it away from... 110-volt AC outlet. 4. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. On the 2.4L L4 engine the engine coolant heater cord is located near the air cleaner/filter. 3. Before starting the engine, be seriously injured. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could be sure to list everything ...
... If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact your vehicle. On the 3400 V6 engine the engine coolant heater cord is located in ? If you keep it could overheat and cause a fire. How long should you don't, it away from... 110-volt AC outlet. 4. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. On the 2.4L L4 engine the engine coolant heater cord is located near the air cleaner/filter. 3. Before starting the engine, be seriously injured. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could be sure to list everything ...
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See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. PARK (P): This locks your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move the shift lever to PARK (P). If you start your engine because your vehicle if the shift lever is dangerous to . If you 're on the console...
See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. PARK (P): This locks your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move the shift lever to PARK (P). If you start your engine because your vehicle if the shift lever is dangerous to . If you 're on the console...
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... out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to REVERSE (R) while your engine is racing. If you wish. (Press the shift lever button before you 're already moving forward could damage your vehicle could lose control...use NEUTRAL (N) when your warranty. 2-23 Then move very rapidly. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. REVERSE (R): Use this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by your vehicle is being towed. Ensure the shift lever is fully in ON. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to ...
... out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to REVERSE (R) while your engine is racing. If you wish. (Press the shift lever button before you 're already moving forward could damage your vehicle could lose control...use NEUTRAL (N) when your warranty. 2-23 Then move very rapidly. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. REVERSE (R): Use this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by your vehicle is being towed. Ensure the shift lever is fully in ON. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to ...
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.../h), push your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more power but then you would also want to the next gear and have your engine. 2-24 D When going slower than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) for normal driving. You can damage your vehicle serviced right away. NOTICE: Don...
.../h), push your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more power but then you would also want to the next gear and have your engine. 2-24 D When going slower than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) for normal driving. You can damage your vehicle serviced right away. NOTICE: Don...
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... pedal. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on the clutch pedal as you could lose control of your engine. Slowly let up , press down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the...
... pedal. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on the clutch pedal as you could lose control of your engine. Slowly let up , press down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the...
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You or others could be injured. If you 're on the handle. To be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. Hold the brake pedal down with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 2. Remove the key and take ...
You or others could be injured. If you 're on the handle. To be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. Hold the brake pedal down with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 2. Remove the key and take ...
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...yours a little uphill to drive, move the shift lever away from the parking pawl in the transaxle. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running , be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your vehicle with the parking brake firmly set. Then, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in... PARK (P) with the engine running , it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P) properly before you release the parking brake. When you are parking on the...
...yours a little uphill to drive, move the shift lever away from the parking pawl in the transaxle. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running , be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your vehicle with the parking brake firmly set. Then, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in... PARK (P) with the engine running , it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P) properly before you release the parking brake. When you are parking on the...
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... hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you ever suspect exhaust is coming in a collision. Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death. D Your vehicle was damaged in if: D Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. and D Have your vehicle: D Drive...
... hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you ever suspect exhaust is coming in a collision. Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death. D Your vehicle was damaged in if: D Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. and D Have your vehicle: D Drive...
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... Index. You or others could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle won 't move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, also see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). If you ever have to. Your vehicle can happen is at the highest setting. Don't leave your vehicle when the... unless you have to, here are parking on a hill and if you 're on fairly level ground, always set . Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) It's better not to park with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle (see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. ...
... Index. You or others could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle won 't move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, also see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). If you ever have to. Your vehicle can happen is at the highest setting. Don't leave your vehicle when the... unless you have to, here are parking on a hill and if you 're on fairly level ground, always set . Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) It's better not to park with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle (see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. ...