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3. Check both sidesof the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level mustbe in the cross-hatched area. How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. "Recommended See Fluids and Lubricants" in Index. the 4. If the fluid levelis in the acceptable range, push the dipstick backin all the way. If the fluid level low, add only enough the pmper is of fluid to bring the level into cross-hatched area on the the dipstick. 1. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring to the prope; level. It doesn't it take much fluid, generally less than a pint (OSL). Don't overfill. We recommend you useonly fluid labeled DEXRON@-111,because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle. Darnage caused by fluid other thanDEXRON@-111 is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. 0 After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under"How to Check." When the correct fluidlevel is obtained, push the dipstick backin all the'way. 6-19

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Seats and Restraint Systems	9
Seats and Seat Controls	9
Head Restraints	13
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone Your vehicle has a light that	15
Why Safety Belts Work	16
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	34
Rear Seat Passengers	34
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	38
Children	42
Child Restraints	44
Larger Children	51
Safety Belt Extender	54
Checking Your Restraint Systems	54
Replacing Restraint System Parts	54
Features and Controls	57
Keys	57
Door Locks	59
Keyless Entry System	62
Trunk	64
New Vehicle.“Break-In”	67
Ignition Switch	67
Starting Your Engine	69
Automatic Transaxle Operation	74
Manual Transaxle	77
Parkiaag.’Brake	80
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only)	81
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only)	83
Parking Over Things That Burn	84
Engine Exhaust	84
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transaxle) 1	85
Windows	86
Turn Signal Multifunction Lever	87
Windshield Wipers	89
Windshield Washer	90
Lamps	95
Mirrors	100
Storage Compartments	102
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	103
Sun Visors	104
The Instrument Panel	106
Warning , Lights, Gages and Indicators	110
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	123
Comfort Controls	123
Heating	127
Ventilation	127
Defrosting and Defogging	128
Audio Systems	130
Setting the Clock	130
AM-FM Stereo	130
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	132
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer	135
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player	139
Theft-Deterrent Feature	143
Understanding Radio Reception	145
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	147
Care of Your Compact Discs	147
Fixed Mast Antenna	147
Your Driving and the Road	149
Defensive Driving	149
Control of a Vehicle	153
Braking	153
Steering	158
Off-Road Recovery	160
Passing	161
Loss of Control	162
Driving at Night	163
Driving in Rain	165
City Driving	168
Freeway Driving	169
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	170
Highway Hypnosis	171
Hill and Mountain Roads	171
Winter Driving	173
Recreational Vehicle Towing	177
Loading Your Vehicle	180
Towing a Trailer	182
Problems on the Road	191
Hazard Warning Flashers	191
Jump Starting	192
Towing Your Vehicle	197
Engine Overheating	202
If a Tire Goes Flat	211
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	222
Service and Appearance Care	223
Service	223
Fuel	224
Checking Things Under the Hood	228
Engine Oil	232
Air Cleaner	238
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	239
Manual Transaxle Fluid	242
Engine Coolant	244
Power Steering Fluid	248
Windshield Washer Fluid	249
Brakes	250
Battery	254
Halogen Bulbs	255
Tires	259
Appearance Care	267
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	275
Electrical System	276
Replacement . Bulbs	281
Capacities and Specifications	282
Maintenance Schedule	285
Introduction	285
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance	287
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	287
Selecting the Right Schedule	287
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	321
At Each Fuel Fill	321
At Least Once a Month	321
At Least Once a Year	322
Part C: -Periodic Maintenance	325
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	326
Part E: Maintenance Record	328
Customer Assistance Information	331
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	332
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	334
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program	335
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	338
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	339
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN Governent	340
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS	340
Service and Owner Publications	341

Match case Limit results 1 per page

Check

both

sides

the

dipstick,

and

read

the

lower

level. The fluid

level

must be

the

cross-hatched

area.

How

Add

Fluid

Refer

the

Maintenance

Schedule

determine

what

kind

transaxle

fluid

use. See “Recommended

Fluids

and

Lubricants”

the Index.

the

fluid

level

is low,

add

only

enough

the

pmper

fluid

bring

the

level

into

the cross-hatched

area

the

dipstick.

Pull

out

the

dipstick.

Using

long-neck

funnel,

add

enough

fluid

the

dipstick

hole

bring

it to the

prope; level.

doesn’t

If the

fluid

level

the

acceptable

range,

push

the

take

much

fluid,

generally

less

than

pint

(OSL).

dipstick

back

all

the

way.

Don’t

overfill.

We recommend

you

use

only

fluid

labeled

DEXRON@-111,

because

fluid

with

that

label

made

especially

for

your

automatic

transaxle.

Darnage

caused

fluid

other

than

DEXRON@-111

is not

covered

your

new

vehicle

warranty.

After

adding

fluid,

recheck

the

fluid

level

described

under

“How

Check.”

When

the

correct

fluid

level is obtained,

push

the

dipstick

backin all the’way.

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