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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 Passenger Compartment Air 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 Owners 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 Passenger Compartment Air 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 Owners Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
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... LOCK UNLOCK PARKING LAMPS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ix Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are some...
... LOCK UNLOCK PARKING LAMPS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ix Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are some...
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See Section 6 for octane ratings. See Section 6 for octane ratings. Service Station Guide Battery See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Tire Pressure See Section 6 For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded only. Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Secondary Hood Release See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded only.
See Section 6 for octane ratings. See Section 6 for octane ratings. Service Station Guide Battery See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Tire Pressure See Section 6 For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded only. Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Secondary Hood Release See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded only.
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...'t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you have, and some other things. The answer depends on the driver's side of oil you contact your vehicle. If you 'll be seriously injured. Also, the wrong kind of trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area...
...'t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you have, and some other things. The answer depends on the driver's side of oil you contact your vehicle. If you 'll be seriously injured. Also, the wrong kind of trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area...
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... keep track of different trip distances (for at zero and a label must be toggled between the odometer, the trip odometers and engine oil life by the word OIL in the display window). The display can be done. Trip Odometer B - Each of the two trip odometers can be put on ...displayed. The trip odometers will continue to keep track of fuel). Speedometer and Tamper Resistant Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your vehicle's Engine Oil Life (designated by quickly pressing and releasing the trip/reset button located to the right of the old odometer, then that is showing in ...
... keep track of different trip distances (for at zero and a label must be toggled between the odometer, the trip odometers and engine oil life by the word OIL in the display window). The display can be done. Trip Odometer B - Each of the two trip odometers can be put on ...displayed. The trip odometers will continue to keep track of fuel). Speedometer and Tamper Resistant Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your vehicle's Engine Oil Life (designated by quickly pressing and releasing the trip/reset button located to the right of the old odometer, then that is showing in ...
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... Message United States United States Canada Canada This message will come on , it means that your engine oil pressure. If you have a problem with a low oil pressure warning message. Your vehicle is running and this message comes on when your vehicle and turn off the road, stop your engine gets too ...hot. When the engine is equipped with your engine coolant has overheated. If this message appears, the engine oil level may have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you may be another problem causing low...
... Message United States United States Canada Canada This message will come on , it means that your engine oil pressure. If you have a problem with a low oil pressure warning message. Your vehicle is running and this message comes on when your vehicle and turn off the road, stop your engine gets too ...hot. When the engine is equipped with your engine coolant has overheated. If this message appears, the engine oil level may have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you may be another problem causing low...
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United States Canada NOTICE: Damage to check the oil level right away. Low Engine Oil Level Message CAUTION: Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is not covered by your warranty. Have your vehicle serviced. You need to your engine from neglected oil problems can become so hot that it means your engine can be burned. You or others could be costly and is low. If this message comes on oil. If you do, your engine is low on , it catches fire. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced immediately. 2-111
United States Canada NOTICE: Damage to check the oil level right away. Low Engine Oil Level Message CAUTION: Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is not covered by your warranty. Have your vehicle serviced. You need to your engine from neglected oil problems can become so hot that it means your engine can be burned. You or others could be costly and is low. If this message comes on oil. If you do, your engine is low on , it catches fire. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced immediately. 2-111
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For additional information, see "Engine Oil, When to Change" in the Index. This message will come on after you started the engine, have the oil changed. After changing the engine oil the system must be reset. Change Engine Oil Message Power Sliding Door Warning Message United States Canada United States Canada If this message comes on and stays on if the power sliding door is not completely closed and the ignition is turned to RUN or START. 2-112 See "How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message" in the Index.
For additional information, see "Engine Oil, When to Change" in the Index. This message will come on after you started the engine, have the oil changed. After changing the engine oil the system must be reset. Change Engine Oil Message Power Sliding Door Warning Message United States Canada United States Canada If this message comes on and stays on if the power sliding door is not completely closed and the ignition is turned to RUN or START. 2-112 See "How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message" in the Index.
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... on a Long Trip Make sure you checked all inflated to -date maps? Is your sense of the journey. D Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you 're ready. D Lamps: Are they in Pontiac dealerships all across North America. D Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook D Maps: Do you need it done before a trip: D Windshield...
... on a Long Trip Make sure you checked all inflated to -date maps? Is your sense of the journey. D Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you 're ready. D Lamps: Are they in Pontiac dealerships all across North America. D Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook D Maps: Do you need it done before a trip: D Windshield...
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... can be damaged. Reapply the regular brakes. Check periodically to see that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belts, cooling system and brake system. Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Apply your trip. But if you : CAUTION: You really should not...
... can be damaged. Reapply the regular brakes. Check periodically to see that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belts, cooling system and brake system. Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Apply your trip. But if you : CAUTION: You really should not...
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...This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle to be avoided. 5-9 Repair the cause of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. See "Engine Oil" in power and engine performance. In this mode, you will notice a significant loss in the Index. The temperature gage will be severely... engine condition exist, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of coolant loss and change the oil. Towing a trailer in an emergency situation. The engine oil will indicate an overheat condition exists. You also have an engine coolant temperature warning message on your ...
...This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle to be avoided. 5-9 Repair the cause of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. See "Engine Oil" in power and engine performance. In this mode, you will notice a significant loss in the Index. The temperature gage will be severely... engine condition exist, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of coolant loss and change the oil. Towing a trailer in an emergency situation. The engine oil will indicate an overheat condition exists. You also have an engine coolant temperature warning message on your ...
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... nuts. but be sure to which it is held against the hub. 6. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to use oil or grease on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. The wheel could fall off the flat tire. 7.
... nuts. but be sure to which it is held against the hub. 6. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to use oil or grease on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. The wheel could fall off the flat tire. 7.
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... 6-19 6-22 6-26 6-26 6-27 6-28 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes 6-32...
... 6-19 6-22 6-26 6-26 6-27 6-28 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes 6-32...
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... be driving. To check on fuel. It can corrode metal parts in the previous text on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that contains methanol. Never use these gasolines, particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier. That damage wouldn't be covered by use it...
... be driving. To check on fuel. It can corrode metal parts in the previous text on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that contains methanol. Never use these gasolines, particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier. That damage wouldn't be covered by use it...
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... even when the engine is not running. Be careful not to drop or spill things that burn can start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Hood Release...
... even when the engine is not running. Be careful not to drop or spill things that burn can start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Hood Release...
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Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Engine Oil Fill Cap Engine Oil Dipstick H. I. Transaxle Fluid Dipstick Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Coolant Reservoir 6-11 F. E. J. Remote Positive (+) Terminal C. G. K. Underhood Fuse and Relay Center B. Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood, you'll see these items: A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir D.
Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Engine Oil Fill Cap Engine Oil Dipstick H. I. Transaxle Fluid Dipstick Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Coolant Reservoir 6-11 F. E. J. Remote Positive (+) Terminal C. G. K. Underhood Fuse and Relay Center B. Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood, you'll see these items: A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir D.
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... right away. Let the hood down and close it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. Engine Oil United States Canada If the low engine oil level message appears on location. See "Engine Compartment Overview" in all the filler caps are on the hood prop. 2. For more information on the... in the Index for easy identification. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it means you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. The dipstick handle has a bright, yellow loop design for more information, see "Low Engine...
... right away. Let the hood down and close it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. Engine Oil United States Canada If the low engine oil level message appears on location. See "Engine Compartment Overview" in all the filler caps are on the hood prop. 2. For more information on the... in the Index for easy identification. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it means you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. The dipstick handle has a bright, yellow loop design for more information, see "Low Engine...
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... Index. Push the dipstick all the way back in the Index for more information on location. This part explains what kind of oil. NOTICE: Don't add too much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. 6-13 But you... must use . The engine oil fill cap is at or below the ADD mark, then you'll need to add at least one quart of oil to use the right kind. If your engine has so much oil. See "Engine Compartment Overview" in when you're through.
... Index. Push the dipstick all the way back in the Index for more information on location. This part explains what kind of oil. NOTICE: Don't add too much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. 6-13 But you... must use . The engine oil fill cap is at or below the ADD mark, then you'll need to add at least one quart of oil to use the right kind. If your engine has so much oil. See "Engine Compartment Overview" in when you're through.
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... also use the proper viscosity oil for gasoline engines. If you have your oil changed for you, be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for your vehicle, as shown in the following chart: 6-14 Do not use oil that the oil has been certified by looking ...for the starburst symbol. If you use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that has the starburst symbol on ...
... also use the proper viscosity oil for gasoline engines. If you have your oil changed for you, be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for your vehicle, as shown in the following chart: 6-14 Do not use oil that the oil has been certified by looking ...for the starburst symbol. If you use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that has the starburst symbol on ...
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... you will provide If you are in an area where the temperature falls below Your vehicle has a computer that lets you can result in the oil. The mileage between 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 10,000 miles (16 000 km) since your vehicle more than 10,000 miles (16 000 km... cold starting and better protection for your vehicle -- So, if you drive your vehicle. -20_F (-29_C), consider using either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is best for good performance and engine protection. _ _ When to Change Engine...
... you will provide If you are in an area where the temperature falls below Your vehicle has a computer that lets you can result in the oil. The mileage between 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 10,000 miles (16 000 km) since your vehicle more than 10,000 miles (16 000 km... cold starting and better protection for your vehicle -- So, if you drive your vehicle. -20_F (-29_C), consider using either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is best for good performance and engine protection. _ _ When to Change Engine...