Owner's Manual
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... 2 • Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 • Climate Controls in Section 3 • Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 • Audio System(s) in Section 3 • Engine Compartment Overview in different words. There are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to help figuring out a specific name...
... 2 • Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 • Climate Controls in Section 3 • Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 • Audio System(s) in Section 3 • Engine Compartment Overview in different words. There are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to help figuring out a specific name...
Owner's Manual
Page 128
...110-volt AC outlet. Also, the wrong kind of the cord. If the cord will prevent operation of the engine compartment. On the 3.5L, 3.6L and 3.9L V6 engines, the engine coolant heater cord is located near the air cleaner box on the driver's side around the battery box. To... into an ungrounded outlet could overheat and cause a fire. See Engine Compartment Overview on location. 128 On the 2.4L L4 ECOTEC® engine, the engine coolant heater cord is located on the passenger's side of the engine coolant heater when the temperature is not required. If you do not, ...
...110-volt AC outlet. Also, the wrong kind of the cord. If the cord will prevent operation of the engine compartment. On the 3.5L, 3.6L and 3.9L V6 engines, the engine coolant heater cord is located near the air cleaner box on the driver's side around the battery box. To... into an ungrounded outlet could overheat and cause a fire. See Engine Compartment Overview on location. 128 On the 2.4L L4 ECOTEC® engine, the engine coolant heater cord is located on the passenger's side of the engine coolant heater when the temperature is not required. If you do not, ...
Owner's Manual
Page 287
... you must use the rocking method. {CAUTION: If you or others could cause an engine compartment fire or other parts of the vehicle and do not want to preserve the heat. If the Then,... shut the engine off and use caution. But do it is too severe for a while. And, the transaxle ...possible. If your headlamps. Let the heater run for the traction system to free a stuck vehicle. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you can . To help comes. If you spin the wheels too fast ...
... you must use the rocking method. {CAUTION: If you or others could cause an engine compartment fire or other parts of the vehicle and do not want to preserve the heat. If the Then,... shut the engine off and use caution. But do it is too severe for a while. And, the transaxle ...possible. If your headlamps. Let the heater run for the traction system to free a stuck vehicle. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you can . To help comes. If you spin the wheels too fast ...
Owner's Manual
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... 5 Service and Appearance Care Automatic Transaxle Fluid (3.6L Engine) ...332 Automatic Transaxle Fluid (3.9L V6 Engine) ...335 Manual Transaxle Fluid ...338 Hydraulic Clutch ...338 Engine Coolant ...339 Pressure Cap ...342 Engine Overheating ...342 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...344 Cooling System ...345 Power Steering...Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...315 Checking Things Under the Hood ...316 Hood Release ...317 Engine Compartment Overview ...318 Engine Oil ...325 Engine Oil Life System ...328 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...330 Automatic Transaxle Fluid (2.4L L4 and 3.5L V6...
... 5 Service and Appearance Care Automatic Transaxle Fluid (3.6L Engine) ...332 Automatic Transaxle Fluid (3.9L V6 Engine) ...335 Manual Transaxle Fluid ...338 Hydraulic Clutch ...338 Engine Coolant ...339 Pressure Cap ...342 Engine Overheating ...342 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...344 Cooling System ...345 Power Steering...Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...315 Checking Things Under the Hood ...316 Hood Release ...317 Engine Compartment Overview ...318 Engine Oil ...325 Engine Oil Life System ...328 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...330 Automatic Transaxle Fluid (2.4L L4 and 3.5L V6...
Owner's Manual
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... Add-On Electrical Equipment ...415 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...415 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...415 Fuses ...415 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...416 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...418 Rear Compartment Fuse Block ...421 Capacities and Specifications ...424 Aluminum Wheels ...410 Tires ...411 Sheet Metal Damage ...411 Finish Damage ...411 Underbody Maintenance...
... Add-On Electrical Equipment ...415 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...415 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...415 Fuses ...415 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...416 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...418 Rear Compartment Fuse Block ...421 Capacities and Specifications ...424 Aluminum Wheels ...410 Tires ...411 Sheet Metal Damage ...411 Finish Damage ...411 Underbody Maintenance...
Owner's Manual
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.4L L4 engine, here is what you will see: 318
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.4L L4 engine, here is what you will see: 318
Owner's Manual
Page 319
.... D. See "Brake Fluid" under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 355. H. Engine Oil Dipstick. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. E. See Battery on page 350. I. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See "Adding Washer Fluid" under Brakes on page 339. A. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 342. See Pressure Cap on...
.... D. See "Brake Fluid" under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 355. H. Engine Oil Dipstick. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. E. See Battery on page 350. I. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See "Adding Washer Fluid" under Brakes on page 339. A. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 342. See Pressure Cap on...
Owner's Manual
Page 321
... Battery on page 349. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 339. H. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See "Brake Fluid" under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 352. See Engine Coolant on page 330. Engine Oil Fill Cap. D. See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 342. J. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. I. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. See Pressure Cap...
... Battery on page 349. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 339. H. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See "Brake Fluid" under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 352. See Engine Coolant on page 330. Engine Oil Fill Cap. D. See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 342. J. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. I. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. See Pressure Cap...
Owner's Manual
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... 345. C. D. See Cooling System on page 349. G. See "Brake Fluid" under Engine Oil on page 352. Battery. K. E. Electric Engine Cooling Fans. H. I. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See "When to Add Engine Oil" under Brakes on page 325. See Pressure Cap on page 355. See "Checking .... See "Checking Engine Oil" under Automatic Transaxle Fluid (2.4L L4 and 3.5L V6 Engines) on page 332 or Automatic Transaxle Fluid (3.6L Engine) on page 332 or Automatic Transaxle Fluid (3.9L V6 Engine) on page 325. F. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on ...
... 345. C. D. See Cooling System on page 349. G. See "Brake Fluid" under Engine Oil on page 352. Battery. K. E. Electric Engine Cooling Fans. H. I. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See "When to Add Engine Oil" under Brakes on page 325. See Pressure Cap on page 355. See "Checking .... See "Checking Engine Oil" under Automatic Transaxle Fluid (2.4L L4 and 3.5L V6 Engines) on page 332 or Automatic Transaxle Fluid (3.6L Engine) on page 332 or Automatic Transaxle Fluid (3.9L V6 Engine) on page 325. F. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on ...
Owner's Manual
Page 325
... into the oil pan. G. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See "Checking the Fluid Level" under Engine Oil on page 350. Battery. K. Engine Oil Dipstick. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. Engine Oil Fill Cap. F. See Engine Coolant on page 330. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. The engine oil dipstick handle is a good idea to get fuel. A. Remove it back in all the...
... into the oil pan. G. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See "Checking the Fluid Level" under Engine Oil on page 350. Battery. K. Engine Oil Dipstick. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. Engine Oil Fill Cap. F. See Engine Coolant on page 330. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. The engine oil dipstick handle is a good idea to get fuel. A. Remove it back in all the...
Owner's Manual
Page 326
... the dipstick, you are through. 326 Push the dipstick all the way back in the proper operating range. If the engine has so much oil. L4 Engine See Engine Compartment Overview on page 424. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 318 for the location of oil. Notice: Do...
... the dipstick, you are through. 326 Push the dipstick all the way back in the proper operating range. If the engine has so much oil. L4 Engine See Engine Compartment Overview on page 424. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 318 for the location of oil. Notice: Do...
Owner's Manual
Page 330
...the location of water. If you change your skin and nails with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that collects used oil, ask your skin and could even cause cancer. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 318 for help. What to Do with soap and water, or ...a good hand cleaner. See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of clothing or rags containing used oil stay on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of the engine air...
...the location of water. If you change your skin and nails with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that collects used oil, ask your skin and could even cause cancer. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 318 for help. What to Do with soap and water, or ...a good hand cleaner. See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of clothing or rags containing used oil stay on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of the engine air...
Owner's Manual
Page 333
... transaxle. Too much or too little fluid can mean that some of the engine compartment. 333 Be sure to get the right reading, the fluid should be at...you may have been driving: • When outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in hot weather. • While pulling a...is located near the front of the fluid could cause the transaxle to 93°C). Let the engine run at normal operating temperature, which is colder than 50°F (10°C), you check the transaxle...
... transaxle. Too much or too little fluid can mean that some of the engine compartment. 333 Be sure to get the right reading, the fluid should be at...you may have been driving: • When outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in hot weather. • While pulling a...is located near the front of the fluid could cause the transaxle to 93°C). Let the engine run at normal operating temperature, which is colder than 50°F (10°C), you check the transaxle...
Owner's Manual
Page 334
..., add only enough of transaxle fluid to bring it to Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid," earlier in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on the dipstick. 1. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 318 for more information on page 442. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on location. 1. Always use . Do not overfill. When...
..., add only enough of transaxle fluid to bring it to Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid," earlier in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on the dipstick. 1. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 318 for more information on page 442. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on location. 1. Always use . Do not overfill. When...
Owner's Manual
Page 336
...all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 318 for more information on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each one. ...gear, pausing for three to five minutes. With your foot on location. 1. Keep the engine running. 2. Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The transaxle fluid dipstick handle has this symbol on a level place... on it, and is located near the rear of the engine compartment. Checking the Fluid Level Prepare the vehicle as follows: 1.
...all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 318 for more information on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each one. ...gear, pausing for three to five minutes. With your foot on location. 1. Keep the engine running. 2. Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The transaxle fluid dipstick handle has this symbol on a level place... on it, and is located near the rear of the engine compartment. Checking the Fluid Level Prepare the vehicle as follows: 1.
Owner's Manual
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... is self-adjusting. If the fluid reaches the step inside the reservoir, the fluid level is filled with hydraulic fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 442. To check the fluid level, take the vehicle to regularly check the fluid unless you should check the fl...
... is self-adjusting. If the fluid reaches the step inside the reservoir, the fluid level is filled with hydraulic fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 442. To check the fluid level, take the vehicle to regularly check the fluid unless you should check the fl...
Owner's Manual
Page 341
The engine coolant surge tank is cold, the coolant level should be on location. 341 See Engine Compartment Overview on page 318 for more information on a level surface. The vehicle must be at the FULL COLD mark or slightly higher. When your engine is located in the rear of the engine compartment. Checking Coolant {CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap - even a little - when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
The engine coolant surge tank is cold, the coolant level should be on location. 341 See Engine Compartment Overview on page 318 for more information on a level surface. The vehicle must be at the FULL COLD mark or slightly higher. When your engine is located in the rear of the engine compartment. Checking Coolant {CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap - even a little - when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Owner's Manual
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See Engine Compartment Overview on page 318 for more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL® coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it will find an engine coolant temperature gage on hot engine parts. Coolant ...contains ethylene glycol, and it is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Engine Overheating You will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. If the surge tank...
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 318 for more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL® coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it will find an engine coolant temperature gage on hot engine parts. Coolant ...contains ethylene glycol, and it is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Engine Overheating You will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. If the surge tank...
Owner's Manual
Page 349
.... 4. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the coolant surge tank until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 318 for at the FULL COLD mark for reservoir location. 349 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it run... until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark. 5. If the level is below the mark. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. Wait about five minutes, then check to the mark. Be sure the pressure cap is below the FULL COLD mark, add additional...
.... 4. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the coolant surge tank until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 318 for at the FULL COLD mark for reservoir location. 349 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it run... until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark. 5. If the level is below the mark. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. Wait about five minutes, then check to the mark. Be sure the pressure cap is below the FULL COLD mark, add additional...
Owner's Manual
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...64258;uid. Failure to bring the level within the crosshatched area on page 442. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with the 4-cylinder engine have electric power steering and do the following: 1. Remove the cap again and look at or below freezing, use power steering fluid...to read the manufacturer's instructions before use , see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on the dipstick. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you will be operating your vehicle in this system could indicate a problem.
...64258;uid. Failure to bring the level within the crosshatched area on page 442. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with the 4-cylinder engine have electric power steering and do the following: 1. Remove the cap again and look at or below freezing, use power steering fluid...to read the manufacturer's instructions before use , see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on the dipstick. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you will be operating your vehicle in this system could indicate a problem.