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Section 2 Features and Controls Starting Your Engine ...2-19 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-22 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2-24 Manual Transaxle Operation ...2-27 Parking Brake ...2-29 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-30 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-32 Parking Your Vehicle/...
Section 2 Features and Controls Starting Your Engine ...2-19 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-22 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2-24 Manual Transaxle Operation ...2-27 Parking Brake ...2-29 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-30 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-32 Parking Your Vehicle/...
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At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can provide easier starting your vehicle. Engine Coolant Heater 3400 V6 Engine 2.2L L4 ECOTEC™ Engine Your vehicle may have this feature. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of the coolant heater is not required. 2-22
At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can provide easier starting your vehicle. Engine Coolant Heater 3400 V6 Engine 2.2L L4 ECOTEC™ Engine Your vehicle may have this feature. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of the coolant heater is not required. 2-22
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... in? You could cause an electrical shock. On the 3400 V6 engine, the engine coolant heater cord is located in the area where you'll be seriously injured. Plug the ... advice for that you have, and some other things. On the 2.2L L4 ECOTEC™ engine, the engine coolant heater cord is located near the engine air cleaner/filter. The answer depends on location. 3. Also, the wrong... kind of oil you contact your dealer in front of the coolant surge tank on page 5-12 for at least 15 amps. 2-23 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord...
... in? You could cause an electrical shock. On the 3400 V6 engine, the engine coolant heater cord is located in the area where you'll be seriously injured. Plug the ... advice for that you have, and some other things. On the 2.2L L4 ECOTEC™ engine, the engine coolant heater cord is located near the engine air cleaner/filter. The answer depends on location. 3. Also, the wrong... kind of oil you contact your dealer in front of the coolant surge tank on page 5-12 for at least 15 amps. 2-23 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord...
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Section 3 Instrument Panel Enhanced Traction System Active Light ...3-29 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-30 Low Coolant Warning Light ...3-30 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-31 Oil Pressure Light ...3-34 Change Engine Oil Light ...3-35 Security Light ...3-35 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ...3-36 ...
Section 3 Instrument Panel Enhanced Traction System Active Light ...3-29 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-30 Low Coolant Warning Light ...3-30 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-31 Oil Pressure Light ...3-34 Change Engine Oil Light ...3-35 Security Light ...3-35 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ...3-36 ...
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...for maximum cooling. When it is used to the floor outlets with some air directed at the side windows. An engine coolant heater warms the coolant that the engine uses to provide heat to your vehicle. It will run automatically in this section. 9 (Fan): Turn the... left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to the side windows. For more information, see Engine Coolant Heater on defogging and defrosting can also be found later in the vehicle. 3-19 The air-conditioning compressor will recirculate much of your vehicle...
...for maximum cooling. When it is used to the floor outlets with some air directed at the side windows. An engine coolant heater warms the coolant that the engine uses to provide heat to your vehicle. It will run automatically in this section. 9 (Fan): Turn the... left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to the side windows. For more information, see Engine Coolant Heater on defogging and defrosting can also be found later in the vehicle. 3-19 The air-conditioning compressor will recirculate much of your vehicle...
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... comes on and you hear a chime, your engine is low. See Engine Coolant on page 5-25. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may have a serious overheating problem. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Low Coolant Warning Light This light comes on briefly when you turn your warranty. ...damage the engine. Always follow the maintenance schedule in your engine coolant has overheated. See Engine Overheating on page 5-23. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on along with an overheat warning, you hear a chime, the coolant level in this light comes on and stays on page 5-25...
... comes on and you hear a chime, your engine is low. See Engine Coolant on page 5-25. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may have a serious overheating problem. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Low Coolant Warning Light This light comes on briefly when you turn your warranty. ...damage the engine. Always follow the maintenance schedule in your engine coolant has overheated. See Engine Overheating on page 5-23. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on along with an overheat warning, you hear a chime, the coolant level in this light comes on and stays on page 5-25...
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... ...5-10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-15 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-21 Manual Transaxle Fluid ...5-22 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-22 Engine Coolant ...5-23 Engine Overheating ...5-25 Cooling System ...5-28 Power Steering Fluid ...5-34
... ...5-10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-15 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-21 Manual Transaxle Fluid ...5-22 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-22 Engine Coolant ...5-23 Engine Overheating ...5-25 Cooling System ...5-28 Power Steering Fluid ...5-34
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These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, do ...
These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, do ...
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.... E. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-28. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. A. C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. B. D. Brake Fluid Reservoir. G. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. Battery. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. I. See Cooling System on page 5-87. See Battery on page 5-41. See Jump Starting on page 5-40. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See "Checking...
.... E. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-28. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. A. C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. B. D. Brake Fluid Reservoir. G. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. Battery. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. I. See Cooling System on page 5-87. See Battery on page 5-41. See Jump Starting on page 5-40. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See "Checking...
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Engine Coolant Surge Tank. See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-28. See "When to check your engine oil every time you don't, the oil dipstick might not ...
Engine Coolant Surge Tank. See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-28. See "When to check your engine oil every time you don't, the oil dipstick might not ...
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... protection down to 265°F (129°C). Have the system inspected and repaired. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs ...first, if you add only DEX-COOL® extended life coolant. This coolant is filled with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 5-25. Any repairs would not be covered by your clutch fluid. It...
... protection down to 265°F (129°C). Have the system inspected and repaired. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs ...first, if you add only DEX-COOL® extended life coolant. This coolant is filled with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 5-25. Any repairs would not be covered by your clutch fluid. It...
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... your engine could be badly damaged. The repair cost would not get the overheat warning. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the proper coolant mixture. These can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other liquid such as alcohol, can be dangerous. Notice: If you use... in the engine compartment on location. What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and one-half DEX-COOL® coolant which claim to improve the system. Plain water, or some other parts. 5-24 2.2L L4 ECOTEC™ Engine shown, 3400 V6 Engine similar The...
... your engine could be badly damaged. The repair cost would not get the overheat warning. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the proper coolant mixture. These can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other liquid such as alcohol, can be dangerous. Notice: If you use... in the engine compartment on location. What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and one-half DEX-COOL® coolant which claim to improve the system. Plain water, or some other parts. 5-24 2.2L L4 ECOTEC™ Engine shown, 3400 V6 Engine similar The...
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...28 for instructions. {CAUTION: You can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it is hand-tight. Engine Overheating See Low Coolant Warning Light on hot engine parts. If the surge tank is empty, a special fill procedure is .... When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it will find a coolant temperature gage and a low coolant warning light on a level surface. If the LOW COOLANT light comes on and stays on, it means you're low on engine coolant. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap - even a little - when...
...28 for instructions. {CAUTION: You can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it is hand-tight. Engine Overheating See Low Coolant Warning Light on hot engine parts. If the surge tank is empty, a special fill procedure is .... When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it will find a coolant temperature gage and a low coolant warning light on a level surface. If the LOW COOLANT light comes on and stays on, it means you're low on engine coolant. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap - even a little - when...
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..., the liquids in it can catch fire. Just turn it off and get out of steam or coolant before you keep driving with no sign of the vehicle until there is no coolant, your vehicle can be covered by your engine is cool. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION...
..., the liquids in it can catch fire. Just turn it off and get out of steam or coolant before you keep driving with no sign of the vehicle until there is no coolant, your vehicle can be covered by your engine is cool. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION...
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Turn on , you 're parked. If the warning doesn't come back on your vehicle right away. Idle for about 10 minutes. See Low Coolant Warning Light on a hot day. If it is safe to do so, pull off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it ... for long periods in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. Tow a trailer. 5-27 Sometimes the engine can drive normally. If you get the overheat warning with no low coolant light, but see or hear no sign of steam, you can idle the engine for a minute or so: 1. If the warning continues, pull over, stop...
Turn on , you 're parked. If the warning doesn't come back on your vehicle right away. Idle for about 10 minutes. See Low Coolant Warning Light on a hot day. If it is safe to do so, pull off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it ... for long periods in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. Tow a trailer. 5-27 Sometimes the engine can drive normally. If you get the overheat warning with no low coolant light, but see or hear no sign of steam, you can idle the engine for a minute or so: 1. If the warning continues, pull over, stop...
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Electric Engine Cooling Fan 5-28 If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is not running and can start up even when the engine is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. 2.2L L4 Engine shown, 3400 V6 Engine similar A. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can injure you. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B.
Electric Engine Cooling Fan 5-28 If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is not running and can start up even when the engine is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. 2.2L L4 Engine shown, 3400 V6 Engine similar A. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can injure you. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B.
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...for more information. 5-29 The repairs would not be burned. Always follow the maintenance schedule in the cooling system. Do not touch them. The coolant level should be very hot. {CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be covered by your cooling system. If you ...do, you could lose all coolant. If they aren't, your vehicle needs service. Get any leak fixed before you run the engine if there is overheating, both fans should...
...for more information. 5-29 The repairs would not be burned. Always follow the maintenance schedule in the cooling system. Do not touch them. The coolant level should be very hot. {CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be covered by your cooling system. If you ...do, you could lose all coolant. If they aren't, your vehicle needs service. Get any leak fixed before you run the engine if there is overheating, both fans should...
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... (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. If you ever have to overheat and be covered by your vehicle. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23 for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you haven't found a problem yet, check to the... Coolant Surge Tank Notice: This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL® may require changing sooner, at high speed. Any repairs would not be severely ...
... (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. If you ever have to overheat and be covered by your vehicle. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23 for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you haven't found a problem yet, check to the... Coolant Surge Tank Notice: This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL® may require changing sooner, at high speed. Any repairs would not be severely ...
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... catch fire and you or others could get the overheat warning. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. {CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your engine could be dangerous. Do not spill coolant on hot engine parts. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-...Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. With plain water or the CAUTION: (Continued) {CAUTION: You can be burned if you ...
... catch fire and you or others could get the overheat warning. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. {CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your engine could be dangerous. Do not spill coolant on hot engine parts. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-...Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. With plain water or the CAUTION: (Continued) {CAUTION: You can be burned if you ...
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Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left to stop. 3. This will allow any pressure still left ) about two or two and one-half turns. Keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. 2. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to be vented out the discharge hose. 5-32 Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left to stop. 3. This will allow any pressure still left ) about two or two and one-half turns. Keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. 2. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to be vented out the discharge hose. 5-32 Park the vehicle on a level surface.