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Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips 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
Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips 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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...on for an extended period of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. 2-93 It means that your vehicle needs service. See "Engine Overheating" in Canada) United States United States Canada Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service...is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on , your engine coolant has overheated. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is turned on . If you have been operating your vehicle under ...
...on for an extended period of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. 2-93 It means that your vehicle needs service. See "Engine Overheating" in Canada) United States United States Canada Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service...is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on , your engine coolant has overheated. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is turned on . If you have been operating your vehicle under ...
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The TRACTION ACTIVE message also comes on briefly when you turn off the engine as soon as possible. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-99 You may exist if this message comes on when your engine gets too hot. The message will stay on then, have ... will be there to RUN. If you should pull off the road, stop your driving accordingly. Traction Active Message (Option) If your engine coolant has overheated. Slippery road conditions may feel or hear the system working, but this is active.
The TRACTION ACTIVE message also comes on briefly when you turn off the engine as soon as possible. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-99 You may exist if this message comes on when your engine gets too hot. The message will stay on then, have ... will be there to RUN. If you should pull off the road, stop your driving accordingly. Traction Active Message (Option) If your engine coolant has overheated. Slippery road conditions may feel or hear the system working, but this is active.
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Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-9 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-12 5-20 5-21 5-32 5-33 Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5- 5-1
Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-9 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-12 5-20 5-21 5-32 5-33 Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5- 5-1
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... Message" in the Index. Your vehicle can be driven to a safe place in the overheat protection mode should be severely degraded. Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle's instrument panel. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage"in the Index. 5-9...damage, allow the engine to tow a vehicle. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you will be avoided. Should an overheated engine condition exist, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of coolant loss and change the oil. Towing a trailer in an...
... Message" in the Index. Your vehicle can be driven to a safe place in the overheat protection mode should be severely degraded. Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle's instrument panel. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage"in the Index. 5-9...damage, allow the engine to tow a vehicle. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you will be avoided. Should an overheated engine condition exist, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of coolant loss and change the oil. Towing a trailer in an...
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... or coolant before you open the hood. You or others could be badly burned. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can catch fire. Stay away from the engine if you keep driving when your engine if it overheats, and get everyone away from the... vehicle until it can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in it cools down. Stop your engine is no sign of the vehicle until there is...
... or coolant before you open the hood. You or others could be badly burned. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can catch fire. Stay away from the engine if you keep driving when your engine if it overheats, and get everyone away from the... vehicle until it can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in it cools down. Stop your engine is no sign of the vehicle until there is...
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...No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you keep driving with no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed previously in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); If there's still no coolant, your vehicle can drive. otherwise...idle the engine for a minute or so: 1. If you 're parked. You may not be badly damaged. Stop after high-speed driving. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in traffic. Just to be covered by your vehicle right away. Tow a trailer. 5-11 Turn on a hot day. Idle ...
...No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you keep driving with no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed previously in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); If there's still no coolant, your vehicle can drive. otherwise...idle the engine for a minute or so: 1. If you 're parked. You may not be badly damaged. Stop after high-speed driving. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in traffic. Just to be covered by your vehicle right away. Tow a trailer. 5-11 Turn on a hot day. Idle ...
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... engine, it isn't, you can be very hot. If you drive the vehicle. If it could be at or above the FULL COLD mark. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in the cooling system. Get any leak fixed before you run the engine if there is cold, the coolant level should...
... engine, it isn't, you can be very hot. If you drive the vehicle. If it could be at or above the FULL COLD mark. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in the cooling system. Get any leak fixed before you run the engine if there is cold, the coolant level should...
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In addition, the engine coolant will . If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running . If they aren't, your engine could get the overheat warning. Plain water, or some other than DEX-COOLR is not ...
In addition, the engine coolant will . If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running . If they aren't, your engine could get the overheat warning. Plain water, or some other than DEX-COOLR is not ...
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... and how to remain in the Index. Protect against rust and corrosion. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you use of clean, drinkable water and DEX...
... and how to remain in the Index. Protect against rust and corrosion. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you use of clean, drinkable water and DEX...
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... check the coolant level in the Index. Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your radiator cap is located to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Add coolant mixture at the back of the windshield washer fluid reservoir, at the recovery tank, but be burned if you spill coolant on the...
... check the coolant level in the Index. Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your radiator cap is located to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Add coolant mixture at the back of the windshield washer fluid reservoir, at the recovery tank, but be burned if you spill coolant on the...
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... your tire warranty and where to maintain the recommended pressure. You could cause serious injury. such as when you ever have questions about your Pontiac Warranty booklet for your tires when they're cold. "Cold" means your tires can cause accidents. CAUTION: (Continued) D D Inflation --... Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a sudden impact -- Worn, old tires can cause overheating as overloaded tires. If your tread is on the rear edge of the driver's door, shows the correct inflation pressures for details. See "Loading...
... your tire warranty and where to maintain the recommended pressure. You could cause serious injury. such as when you ever have questions about your Pontiac Warranty booklet for your tires when they're cold. "Cold" means your tires can cause accidents. CAUTION: (Continued) D D Inflation --... Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a sudden impact -- Worn, old tires can cause overheating as overloaded tires. If your tread is on the rear edge of the driver's door, shows the correct inflation pressures for details. See "Loading...