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Vehicle Symbols These are on your controls: -F* RADIO VOLUME 4 SEAT TURN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS 9 p$ (a) WINDsHIELD a t BRAKE DEFROSTER RADIATOR COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER FUEL LIGHTER1-1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W b vENT1uTINGE? For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY ...
Vehicle Symbols These are on your controls: -F* RADIO VOLUME 4 SEAT TURN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS 9 p$ (a) WINDsHIELD a t BRAKE DEFROSTER RADIATOR COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER FUEL LIGHTER1-1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W b vENT1uTINGE? For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY ...
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Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift hood, here's what the you'll see: (A) Coolant recovery tank (B) Radiator pressure cap (C) Electric engine fan, or fans if you have the 3800 V6 engine. 3.1L V6: Cooling System 5-17
Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift hood, here's what the you'll see: (A) Coolant recovery tank (B) Radiator pressure cap (C) Electric engine fan, or fans if you have the 3800 V6 engine. 3.1L V6: Cooling System 5-17
Owner's Manual
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If it cools down. 3.1L V6: Recovery Tank Level The coolant level should be at or above the FULL HOT mark. 3800 V6: Cooling System If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don't do anything else until it isn't, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump orsomewhere else in the cooling system. 5-18
If it cools down. 3.1L V6: Recovery Tank Level The coolant level should be at or above the FULL HOT mark. 3800 V6: Cooling System If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don't do anything else until it isn't, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump orsomewhere else in the cooling system. 5-18
Owner's Manual
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... more information about the proper coolantmix.) NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze andcrack the engine, radiator, heatercore and other parts. You can try. Use the recommended coolant. Mow to Add Coolant to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is at or above the FULL HOT mark, start your vehicle...
... more information about the proper coolantmix.) NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze andcrack the engine, radiator, heatercore and other parts. You can try. Use the recommended coolant. Mow to Add Coolant to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is at or above the FULL HOT mark, start your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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A hiss means there is no longer hot. How to Add Coolant to stop. Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left . 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down while turning the pressure cap.) in If you turn it first stops. (Don't press down as you hear a hiss, wait for that to the Radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure left until it . Remove the pressure cap. 3.1L V6: Removing the Pressure Cap 5-22
A hiss means there is no longer hot. How to Add Coolant to stop. Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left . 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down while turning the pressure cap.) in If you turn it first stops. (Don't press down as you hear a hiss, wait for that to the Radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure left until it . Remove the pressure cap. 3.1L V6: Removing the Pressure Cap 5-22
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Fill the radiator with the proper mix, up to the FULL HOT mark. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 5-23 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the base 3.16, V6: Upper RadiatorHose of thefiller neck. 4. 3800 V6: Removing the Pressure Cap 3.
Fill the radiator with the proper mix, up to the FULL HOT mark. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 5-23 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the base 3.16, V6: Upper RadiatorHose of thefiller neck. 4. 3800 V6: Removing the Pressure Cap 3.
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If the level is lower, add more of the filler neck. 5-24 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. Start the engine and let itrun until the level reaches the base of the proper mix through the filler neck until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. 3800 V6: Upper RadiatorHose 3.1L V6: Replacing the Pressure Cap 6. Watch out forthe engine fan(s). 7.
If the level is lower, add more of the filler neck. 5-24 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. Start the engine and let itrun until the level reaches the base of the proper mix through the filler neck until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. 3800 V6: Upper RadiatorHose 3.1L V6: Replacing the Pressure Cap 6. Watch out forthe engine fan(s). 7.
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Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6. Engine Oil Dipstick 9. Radiator Cap 6-10 Engine Coolant Reservoir 2. Brake Fluid Reservoir 5. Air Cleaner 8. 38080 V6 Engine 1. Engine Oil Fill Cap 10. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 4. Battery 7.
Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6. Engine Oil Dipstick 9. Radiator Cap 6-10 Engine Coolant Reservoir 2. Brake Fluid Reservoir 5. Air Cleaner 8. 38080 V6 Engine 1. Engine Oil Fill Cap 10. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 4. Battery 7.
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... could overheat and be covered by your cooling system and how to GM Specification 1825M with any complete coolant flushand refill. The proper coolant foryour Pontiac will: Give freezing protection down to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets "GM Specification 1825M.... Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) with a complete coolant flush and refill. What to -34°F (-37°C). You can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heatercore and other parts,. 6-22
... could overheat and be covered by your cooling system and how to GM Specification 1825M with any complete coolant flushand refill. The proper coolant foryour Pontiac will: Give freezing protection down to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets "GM Specification 1825M.... Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) with a complete coolant flush and refill. What to -34°F (-37°C). You can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heatercore and other parts,. 6-22
Owner's Manual
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Be sure the arrows the cap on line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. Thermostat Engine coolant temperatureis controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system. Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your radiator capis a 15 psi (105 kPa) prem-e-typecap and must be carefulnot to prevent coolant... mix at the recovery tank, but be tightly instaned to spill it. The thermostat stops fie flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a presettemperature. When you replace your thermostat, an AC@thermostat is recommended. When you replace your...
Be sure the arrows the cap on line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. Thermostat Engine coolant temperatureis controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system. Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your radiator capis a 15 psi (105 kPa) prem-e-typecap and must be carefulnot to prevent coolant... mix at the recovery tank, but be tightly instaned to spill it. The thermostat stops fie flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a presettemperature. When you replace your thermostat, an AC@thermostat is recommended. When you replace your...
Owner's Manual
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... the driver's side of the vehicle, toward the front of the brake system. Add washer fluid until the tank is filled with ready-to-use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer.It can cause the solution to an acceptable levelduring normal brake lining wear.
... the driver's side of the vehicle, toward the front of the brake system. Add washer fluid until the tank is filled with ready-to-use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer.It can cause the solution to an acceptable levelduring normal brake lining wear.
Owner's Manual
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... every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Make sure the valve works properly. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. Replace filter more often under dusty conditions. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace...
... every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Make sure the valve works properly. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. Replace filter more often under dusty conditions. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace...
Owner's Manual
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... linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt. 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occursfirst). Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Replace parts as needed. Make sure the valve works properly. An Emission Control Service. 0Change engine oil andfilter (or every...
... linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt. 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occursfirst). Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Replace parts as needed. Make sure the valve works properly. An Emission Control Service. 0Change engine oil andfilter (or every...
Owner's Manual
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... the valve works properly. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 7-23 Replace filter more often under dusty conditions. c Rotate tires. ln EInission ControI 0Replace air cleanerfilter. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. I MaintenanceSchedule I I 0Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect air cleaner hosesand ducts for what to use. Pressure test the...
... the valve works properly. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 7-23 Replace filter more often under dusty conditions. c Rotate tires. ln EInission ControI 0Replace air cleanerfilter. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. I MaintenanceSchedule I I 0Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect air cleaner hosesand ducts for what to use. Pressure test the...
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... occurs first). 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Replace spark plugs. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. An Emission Control Service. Make sure the valve works properly. ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: See "Engine Coolant'' in the Index...
... occurs first). 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Replace spark plugs. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. An Emission Control Service. Make sure the valve works properly. ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: See "Engine Coolant'' in the Index...
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.... Replace parts as needed. Inspect engine accessory drive belt. 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect hoses.Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. An Emission Control Service. -f' Replace air cleaner filter. Make sure the valve works properly. 1 MaintenanceSchedule I1 I 60,000 Miles (100...
.... Replace parts as needed. Inspect engine accessory drive belt. 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect hoses.Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. An Emission Control Service. -f' Replace air cleaner filter. Make sure the valve works properly. 1 MaintenanceSchedule I1 I 60,000 Miles (100...
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... MILEAGE SERVICED B Y An Emission Control Service. 0Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect air cleaner hoses and ducts for what to use. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. An Emission Control Service. 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever...
... MILEAGE SERVICED B Y An Emission Control Service. 0Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect air cleaner hoses and ducts for what to use. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. An Emission Control Service. 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever...
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... in the Center Seat Position (Bucket Seat) . . 1-57 1-52 TopStrap ...Where to the Radiator ...5-22 Cooling System ...5-17 , 9-3 Backglass and ...6-47 Wiper Blades Special Problems ...6-45 6-43 Stains ...The Inside of Your Pontiac ...6-43 6-47 The Outside of Your Pontiac ...Tires ...6-48 6-46 Top of the Instrument Panel ...Vinyl ...6-45 3-3 Climate Control System...
... in the Center Seat Position (Bucket Seat) . . 1-57 1-52 TopStrap ...Where to the Radiator ...5-22 Cooling System ...5-17 , 9-3 Backglass and ...6-47 Wiper Blades Special Problems ...6-45 6-43 Stains ...The Inside of Your Pontiac ...6-43 6-47 The Outside of Your Pontiac ...Tires ...6-48 6-46 Top of the Instrument Panel ...Vinyl ...6-45 3-3 Climate Control System...
Owner's Manual
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... of ...Parking 2-22 AtNight ...Lots ...2-22 On Hills While Towing a Trailer ...4-38 2-37 Over Things That Burn ...ParkingBrake ...2-33 Parts. Chemical Park (P) Position 6-49 2-29 Radiator ...5-22 Radiator Pressure Cap ...6-24 Radio Reception. Power Steering Fluid ...Adding ...Checking ...Power Windows ...Pregnancy. Overhead Console ...2-53 Rear Climate Control ...3-7 3-8 RearAirVents ...Rear Fan . Service and...
... of ...Parking 2-22 AtNight ...Lots ...2-22 On Hills While Towing a Trailer ...4-38 2-37 Over Things That Burn ...ParkingBrake ...2-33 Parts. Chemical Park (P) Position 6-49 2-29 Radiator ...5-22 Radiator Pressure Cap ...6-24 Radio Reception. Power Steering Fluid ...Adding ...Checking ...Power Windows ...Pregnancy. Overhead Console ...2-53 Rear Climate Control ...3-7 3-8 RearAirVents ...Rear Fan . Service and...