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...about three seconds. Don't "race" your starter motor. If your engine still won 't start the engine by turning the ignition key to work with the electronics in Starting Your 2.2L L4 ECOTECTM Engine 1. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your ignition key to the floor and start... (or starts but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds. Your vehicle won 't start the engine. With your foot off ...
...about three seconds. Don't "race" your starter motor. If your engine still won 't start the engine by turning the ignition key to work with the electronics in Starting Your 2.2L L4 ECOTECTM Engine 1. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your ignition key to the floor and start... (or starts but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds. Your vehicle won 't start the engine. With your foot off ...
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... again, repeat Step 1 or 2, depending on temperature. If the engine doesn't start in START for a maximum of the key. The...of the way down as it does, let go of 15 seconds. If the engine still won 't start or starts briefly but then stops), it there as you ..., turn the key to the floor and holding it could change the way the engine operates. And the excessive heat can damage your accelerator pedal all the way to START... seconds between each try to START. Notice: Holding your engine warms up. Try pushing your starter motor. Before adding electrical equipment, check with ...
... again, repeat Step 1 or 2, depending on temperature. If the engine doesn't start in START for a maximum of the key. The...of the way down as it does, let go of 15 seconds. If the engine still won 't start or starts briefly but then stops), it there as you ..., turn the key to the floor and holding it could change the way the engine operates. And the excessive heat can damage your accelerator pedal all the way to START... seconds between each try to START. Notice: Holding your engine warms up. Try pushing your starter motor. Before adding electrical equipment, check with ...
Owner's Manual
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... the cord as it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular area. You could overheat and cause a fire. On the 3400 V6 engine, the engine coolant heater cord is located in the area where you keep it into a normal, grounded 1IO-volt AC outlet. 4. Plugging the cord into a properly...-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 2-23 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Plug it away from moving engine parts. Before starting the engine, be parking your dealer in front of the coolant surge tank on location. 3.
... the cord as it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular area. You could overheat and cause a fire. On the 3400 V6 engine, the engine coolant heater cord is located in the area where you keep it into a normal, grounded 1IO-volt AC outlet. 4. Plugging the cord into a properly...-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 2-23 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Plug it away from moving engine parts. Before starting the engine, be parking your dealer in front of the coolant surge tank on location. 3.
Owner's Manual
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... weren't done correctly. * Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust R Er.,.ne exhaust can 't see or smell. It can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Things that can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming into...
... weren't done correctly. * Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust R Er.,.ne exhaust can 't see or smell. It can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Things that can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming into...
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that something is wrong before it . Paying attention to let you are familiar with one of your warning lights ... gages and warning lights work together to your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on briefly when you start the engine just to know they're working. Please follow this happens. and even dangerous. Gages can indicate when there may be costly - Waiting to do repairs...
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that something is wrong before it . Paying attention to let you are familiar with one of your warning lights ... gages and warning lights work together to your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on briefly when you start the engine just to know they're working. Please follow this happens. and even dangerous. Gages can indicate when there may be costly - Waiting to do repairs...
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It could drain your manual transaxle vehicle has this feature this light is divided into two parts. If one part isn't working . If you it checked right away. Charging System Light The charging system light will be certain to the next higher gear. Up-Shift ... shift to turn off all your accessories, such as a check to show you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. II When the engine is not running , the light should flash for a few seconds when you turn on while you are driving and you hear a chime, you have a problem...
It could drain your manual transaxle vehicle has this feature this light is divided into two parts. If one part isn't working . If you it checked right away. Charging System Light The charging system light will be certain to the next higher gear. Up-Shift ... shift to turn off all your accessories, such as a check to show you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. II When the engine is not running , the light should flash for a few seconds when you turn on while you are driving and you hear a chime, you have a problem...
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...get so hot that they wouldn't work well. Keep your vehicle in NEUTRAL (N)or with the ignition off is dangerous. You would then have your engine running and your vehicle in flat or rollinqterrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planning to a lower gear when you... don't shift down hills. These parts can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. The most important thing to go down . Check all the work ai siowing down a steep or lom...
...get so hot that they wouldn't work well. Keep your vehicle in NEUTRAL (N)or with the ignition off is dangerous. You would then have your engine running and your vehicle in flat or rollinqterrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planning to a lower gear when you... don't shift down hills. These parts can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. The most important thing to go down . Check all the work ai siowing down a steep or lom...
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..., see "Towing Your Vehicle" following. If you let your tires spin at highspeed, they can explode, and you or others could cause an engine compartment fireor other parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle... reverse directions, you will cause a rocking motion that doesn't get out when you're stuck, but you can overheat. Notice: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of the vehicle can destroy your transaxle. If you do need to spin the wheels, but you must use caution. The method known as shown...
..., see "Towing Your Vehicle" following. If you let your tires spin at highspeed, they can explode, and you or others could cause an engine compartment fireor other parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle... reverse directions, you will cause a rocking motion that doesn't get out when you're stuck, but you can overheat. Notice: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of the vehicle can destroy your transaxle. If you do need to spin the wheels, but you must use caution. The method known as shown...
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...trailer. A good source for your passengers could be state or provincial police. Consider using a sway control. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. or even I ~ at relatively higher speeds...to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. Your vehicle can lose control when you have followed all . Trailering means changes in this part. Many of the added weight. What's more, the trailer adds considerably to he L!sed proper!)/. 4-37 If you don't use ...
...trailer. A good source for your passengers could be state or provincial police. Consider using a sway control. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. or even I ~ at relatively higher speeds...to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. Your vehicle can lose control when you have followed all . Trailering means changes in this part. Many of the added weight. What's more, the trailer adds considerably to he L!sed proper!)/. 4-37 If you don't use ...
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This helps your engine and other parts could be too heavy. Don't drive faster than the maximum posted speed ... 0 the weight of the trailer, 0 0 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of your vehicle's parts. the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle. For example, speed, altitude, road grades,... your vehicle's tires. 0 Weight of your vehicle's maximum load capacity. Your engine, axle or other parts of the Trailer How heavy can write us at: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance P.O. It should never weigh more information about your vehicle wear ...
This helps your engine and other parts could be too heavy. Don't drive faster than the maximum posted speed ... 0 the weight of the trailer, 0 0 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of your vehicle's parts. the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle. For example, speed, altitude, road grades,... your vehicle's tires. 0 Weight of your vehicle's maximum load capacity. Your engine, axle or other parts of the Trailer How heavy can write us at: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance P.O. It should never weigh more information about your vehicle wear ...
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...is recommended that a higher-octane fuel is considered normal. A little pinging noise when you drive. In Canada, look for better vehicle performance and engine protection. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. This does not indicate a problem exists ... you are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. If you might damage your vehicle. Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of 87 or higher. Gasoline meeting these specifications could provide ...
...is recommended that a higher-octane fuel is considered normal. A little pinging noise when you drive. In Canada, look for better vehicle performance and engine protection. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. This does not indicate a problem exists ... you are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. If you might damage your vehicle. Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of 87 or higher. Gasoline meeting these specifications could provide ...
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... octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); Fuels containing MMT can corrode metal parts in your authorized GM dealer for low emissions may be available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly... 3-31) and your vehicle may be affected. You should not have to add anything to your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. If this occurs, return to your warranty.
... octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); Fuels containing MMT can corrode metal parts in your authorized GM dealer for low emissions may be available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly... 3-31) and your vehicle may be affected. You should not have to add anything to your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. If this occurs, return to your warranty.
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... or others could be burned. I 5-10 CAUTION: An electric fan under the instrument panel on hot engine parts and start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Checking Things Under the Hood L % Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle located under the hood can...
... or others could be burned. I 5-10 CAUTION: An electric fan under the instrument panel on hot engine parts and start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Checking Things Under the Hood L % Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle located under the hood can...
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...'t add too much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range, your engine has so much oil. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Engine Compartment Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in when you must use . Push the dipstick all... is at or below the MIN mark for the 2.2L L4 ECOTEC engine or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick for the 3400 V6 engine, then you'll need to use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to add at least one quart of...
...'t add too much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range, your engine has so much oil. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Engine Compartment Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in when you must use . Push the dipstick all... is at or below the MIN mark for the 2.2L L4 ECOTEC engine or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick for the 3400 V6 engine, then you'll need to use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to add at least one quart of...
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.... - Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it is necessary. See Low Coolant Warning Light on a hot engine. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-30 and Low Coolant Warning Light on hot engine parts. Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture at the surge ...tank, but only when the engine is cool. r You can be burned if you spill coolant on page 3-30...
.... - Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it is necessary. See Low Coolant Warning Light on a hot engine. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-30 and Low Coolant Warning Light on hot engine parts. Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture at the surge ...tank, but only when the engine is cool. r You can be burned if you spill coolant on page 3-30...
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... there is overheating, both fans should be burned. If they aren't, your engine without coolant isn't covered by yourwarranty. 5-30 Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Notice: Engine damage from running . If it could lose all coolant. The coolant level ...should be no leak, with the engine on, check to be running. If there seems to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running...
... there is overheating, both fans should be burned. If they aren't, your engine without coolant isn't covered by yourwarranty. 5-30 Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Notice: Engine damage from running . If it could lose all coolant. The coolant level ...should be no leak, with the engine on, check to be running. If there seems to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running...
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...: In cold weather, water can be dangerous. Your engine could catch fire and you wouldn't get too hot but you or others could get the overheat warning. You can boil before the proper coolant mixture will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Use the recommended coolant and the ...proper coolant xture. Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture.
...: In cold weather, water can be dangerous. Your engine could catch fire and you wouldn't get too hot but you or others could get the overheat warning. You can boil before the proper coolant mixture will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Use the recommended coolant and the ...proper coolant xture. Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture.
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... (-) or you'll qet a short that first. If you don't, explosive gas could be damaged too. Fans or other parts, too. Negative (-) will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to the ACDelco@ battery installed in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with the dead battery has... 5. Using a match near a battery can injure you badly. You don't need more light. If you accidentally get it in your hands away from moving engine parts can cause battery gas to explode. The vehicles could be sure the right amount of that would damage the battery and maybe other moving...
... (-) or you'll qet a short that first. If you don't, explosive gas could be damaged too. Fans or other parts, too. Negative (-) will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to the ACDelco@ battery installed in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with the dead battery has... 5. Using a match near a battery can injure you badly. You don't need more light. If you accidentally get it in your hands away from moving engine parts can cause battery gas to explode. The vehicles could be sure the right amount of that would damage the battery and maybe other moving...
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... other end touch anything until the next step. The repairs wouldn't be covered by your vehicle may result from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that has the dead battery. Now start the vehicle with the dead battery. 9. Connect the other end of the negative (-) cable at least 18... end of the negative (-) cable doesn't go to the dead battery. The electrical connection is much less. 10. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to your warranty. 5-47 Notice: Damage to a remote negative (-) terminal on the vehicle with the good battery and run the...
... other end touch anything until the next step. The repairs wouldn't be covered by your vehicle may result from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that has the dead battery. Now start the vehicle with the dead battery. 9. Connect the other end of the negative (-) cable at least 18... end of the negative (-) cable doesn't go to the dead battery. The electrical connection is much less. 10. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to your warranty. 5-47 Notice: Damage to a remote negative (-) terminal on the vehicle with the good battery and run the...
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Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the other vehicle. Good Battery C. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the I 1 Jumper Cable Removal vehicle with the good battery. 3. r B\ To disconnect the jumper cables from the vehicle with the good battery. 4. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. Dead Battery 5-48 Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from both vehicles, do the following: 1. A.
Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the other vehicle. Good Battery C. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the I 1 Jumper Cable Removal vehicle with the good battery. 3. r B\ To disconnect the jumper cables from the vehicle with the good battery. 4. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. Dead Battery 5-48 Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from both vehicles, do the following: 1. A.