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Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your radiator capis a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine on damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows the cap line with the overflow tube the up on radiator filler neck. When you replace your radiator pressure cap, an A@ cap is recommended. Power SteeringFluid Thermostat Engine coolant temperature controlled by a thermostat is in theengine coolant system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through theradiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. When you replace your thermostat,an AC@thermostat is recommended. 3.1L L82 (Code M) Engine 3.4L LQl (Code X) Engine How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace thecap and completely tightenit. Then remove the cap again and look at thefluid level on the dipstick. 6-22

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Seats and Seat Controls	8
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	12
Why Safety Belts Work	13
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	17
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	36
Children	43
Child Restraints	45
Larger Children	58
Safety Belt Extender	61
Checking Your Restraint Systems	61
RepIacing Seat and Restraint System	61
Features and Controls	62
Keys	62
Door Locks	64
PASS Key - II	72
New Vehicle “Break-In”	73
Ignition Switch	73
Automatic Transaxle	77
Parking Brake	82
Parking Over Things That Burn	86
Engine Exhaust	86
Running Your Engine WhiIe You’re Parked	87
Power Windows	88
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	89
Windshield Wipers	91
Windshield Washer	91
Lamps	95
Mirrors	100
Storage and Compartments	102
Sun Visors	104
Ashtrays and Lighter	105
Instrument Panel	107
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	109
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	126
Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls	126
Heating	128
Ventilation	128
Defogging and Defrosting Windows	128
Air Conditioning	128
Audio Systems	130
Setting the Clock	130
AM/FM Stereo Radio	130
Playing a Cassette Tape	134
Playing a Compact Disc	135
Understanding Radio Reception	138
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	140
Care of Your Compact Discs	140
Fixed Mast Antenna	141
Your Driving and the Road	144
Defensive Driving	144
Drunken Driving	145
Control of a Vehicle	148
Braking	148
Steering	152
Off-Road Recovery	154
Loss of Control	156
Driving at Night	157
Driving in the Rain	159
City Driving	161
Freeway Driving	162
Highway Hypnosis	164
Hill and Mountain Roads	164
Winter Driving	166
Towing a Trailer	172
Problems on the Road	180
Hazard Warning Flashers	180
Jump Starting	181
Towing Your Vehicle	186
Engine Overheating	192
If a Tire Goes Flat	202
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	212
Service and Appearance Care	214
Service	214
Fuel	216
Checking Things Under the Hood	220
Engine Oil	223
Air Cleaner	228
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	229
Engine Coolant	232
Power Steering Fluid	235
Windshield Washer Fluid	237
Brakes	238
Battery	241
Halogen Bulbs	241
Bulb Replacement	245
Tires	259
Appearance Care	267
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	276
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	277
Capacities and Specifications	284
Maintenance Schedule	288
Introduction	288
How This Section is Organized	289
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance	290
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	290
Selecting the Right Schedule	290
Maintenance Schedule	291
Schedule I	293
Schedule II	313
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	323
Part C: Periodic Maintenance	326
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	327
Part E: Maintenanc Record	329
Customer Assistance Information	334
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	334
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD)	335
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	336
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS to the United States Government	337
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS to the Candian Government	338
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS to General Motors	338
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program	338
Service and Owner Publications	340

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Radiator

Pressure

Cap

NOTICE:

Your radiator

cap

is a

psi

(105

kPa)

pressure-type

cap

and

must

tightly

installed

prevent

coolant

loss

and

possible

engine

damage

from

overheating.

sure

the

arrows

the

cap

line

with

the

overflow

tube

the

radiator

filler

neck.

When

you

replace

your

radiator pressure cap,

cap is recommended.

Thermostat

Engine

coolant

temperature

is controlled

a thermostat

the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the

flow

coolant through

the radiator until

the

coolant

reaches a preset

temperature.

When

you replace your

thermostat, an

AC@

thermostat

is recommended.

Power

Steering

Fluid

3.1L

L82

(Code

Engine

3.4L

LQl

(Code

Engine

How

Check

Power

Steering

Fluid

When

the engine compartment is

cool,

unscrew

the

cap

and

wipe the dipstick

with a clean

rag.

Replace

the cap

and

completely

tighten it. Then remove the cap

again

and

look at

the fluid level

the dipstick.

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