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How To Add Brake Fluid To A 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
...to get service and owner publications. Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject in this manual. The 1997 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual
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Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how adjust the ventilation and ... gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to read.
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Owner's Manual - Page 206
...brakes and hold the pedal down while you: 0 Start your engine;
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Towing A Trailer (Except Models with 2.4L Engine and 4-Speed Automatic Transaxle)
Do not tow a trailer with a Sunfire... to review these is covered in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belt, cooling system and brake adjustment. equipped with a manual transaxle or a three-speed automatic...
Owner's Manual - Page 245
... 2.4L Code T Engine) Automatic Transaxle Fluid (2.4L Code T Engine Only) Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid
6-29 6-30 6-33 6-34 6-39 6-39 6-50 6-53 6-54 6-54 6-56 6-56 6-6 1 6-62
Windshield WasherFluid Brakes Battery Halogen Bulbs Windshield WiperBlade Replacement Tires Care of your vehicle, and apart devoted...
Owner's Manual - Page 251
... vehicle.
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Things that will burn ontoa hot engine.
6-7 These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned.Be careful not to check fluids, lubricants and important parts underhood. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan...
Owner's Manual - Page 253
Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick (if equipped)
D. Battery I. Engine Oil Fill CapDipstick E. Coolant Surge T n ak B. Air Cleaner H. WindshieldWasher Fluid Reservoir
6-9 Brake Fluid Reservoir E Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped)
G. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C. 2.2L Engine (Code 4)
When you open up the hood you'll see:
A.
Owner's Manual - Page 254
Brake Fluid Reservoir
E Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) G. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
E. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
6-10 Coolant Surge Tank B. Battery
H. Engine Oil Dipstick D. Air Cleaner I
A. Engine Oil Fill Cap C . 2.4L Engine (Code T)
When you open up the hood you'll see:
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Owner's Manual - Page 262
...l here, or you could get an accurate reading you check your Pontiac dealership Service Department. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for quite...Keep the engine running. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at your if transaxle fluid.
Checking the Fluid Level
Park your transaxle. While pulling a trailer.
6-18 If...
Owner's Manual - Page 264
... (83 000 k ) the vehicle is mainly driven under "How to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick. 1. How to Add Fluid
Refer to your Pontiac dealership Service Department and have it is not necessary to bring itto the proper level.
Uses such as possible, You may also have your...
Owner's Manual - Page 266
... on the you transaxle case. Check the fluid levelonly when your fingers on a level place and the transaxle is low, add more fluid as described in the next steps.
6-22...fluid levelmust be , push the dipstick back in all the way and remove it should be between the ADD and FULL marks. (Note: Fluid may appear at the bottom of the dipstick even when the fluid level is located below the brake...
Owner's Manual - Page 267
... Maintenance Schedule to "top off' your clutch master cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid. See ''Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. See "Owner Checks and Services" and "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index.
1. Add fluid at the dipstick hole. Add onlyenough fluid to use. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of...
Owner's Manual - Page 272
... the cap again and look at the C mark. If necessary, add enough fluid to bring the level up to use the proper fluid. Always use , see "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in this system could indicate a problem. Power Steering Fluid
How To Check Power Steering Fluid
When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and the...
Owner's Manual - Page 273
... only three-quarters full when it is full.
6-29 This allows for adding water. 0 Don't mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Add washer fluid until the
tank is completely full. Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use
When you will be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. NOTICE:
When usingconcentrated washer...
Owner's Manual - Page 274
...'t a good idea to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in the Index.
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Add brake fluid only when work at all. Adding brake fluid won 't work is leaking out of the brake system. See "Brake System Warning Light" in , the fluid level goesback up.
Brakes
Brake Fluid
Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT...
Owner's Manual - Page 275
... around the cap before removing it off immediately. Always usethe proper brake fluid. If you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- With the wrong kind fluid in your brakes may not work may not even work all. brake system parts. Be careful not to Add When you spill brake fluid on your vehicle's painted surfaces, the paintfinish can damage...
Owner's Manual - Page 276
... Maintenance Inspections." at
The brake wear warning sound means thatsoon ' your vehicle serviced.
Brake Wear
Your Pontiac has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. See "Brake System Inspection" in Section 7 of this manual under Pan d "Periodic Maintenance Inspections
make Disc brake pads have the front brake pads replaced, havethe rear brakes inspected, too.
Some driving...
Owner's Manual - Page 277
...brakes adjust for your vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes can change -- If your brake pedal goes down and you get new approved don't, your brakes may need adjustment. system -- Battery
Every new Pontiac... brake parts. make a few times.
be a sign of your braking
6-33 The braking performance you replace parts of brake trouble. You never have to add water...
Owner's Manual - Page 300
... It's very helpful if you identifyyour engine, specifications and replacementparts. Before attempting add anything electrical your Pontiac to order parts. It appearson a plate in your VIN is the engine ...Service Parts labels and the certificates title and registration.
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NOTICE:
Don't add anything electricalto your Pontiac, see it if you check with your VIN,
Your vehicle has an air...
Owner's Manual - Page 356
...1 pint, 1050017 - 1 quart, or equivalent). See "Engine Coolant" in the Index.
(GM P r No. 12377967 or at equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
FLUID/LUBRICANT Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme11 Brake Fluid USAGE
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System NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below name, by part number or specification may be obtained from your vehicle's engine, see "Engine Oil...
Owner's Manual - Page 368
... to it 21 rent vehicles to of 10 miles (16 km). Pontiac strives t'o give a worry free ownership of you your 1997 Pontiac in for warranty servi'ce. For same day service, you are ... entitled to one-way shuttle service up to Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere eliminate any 1997 Pontiac requiring repair as result of age. Please referthe to to get you , up to people...
Owner's Manual - Page 372
...: In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and Warranty Booklet.
1997 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
The following publications covering the operation servicing of OWNER... CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $40.00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service...
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