1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 274

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How

to

Add

Fluid

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Refer

to

the

Maintenance

Schedule

to

determine

what

kind

of

transaxle

fluid

touse.

See

"Recommended

Fluids and

Lubricants"

in

the

Index.

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'

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If

the

fluid

level

is low, add only enough

of

the

proper

fluid

to

bring

the

level

into

the

cross-hatched

area

on

the

dipstick.

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out

the

dipstick.

Using a long-neck

funnel,

add

enough

fluid

at

the

dipstick

hole

to

bring

it

to

the

proper

level.

It

doesn't

take

much

fluid,

generally

less

than

a

pint

(0.5

L).

Don't

overfill.

We recommend you use only fluid

labeled

DEXRON@-111,

because

fluid

with

that label

is

made

especially

for

your automatic

transaxle.

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Damage

caused by fluid

other

not

covered by your new

vehicle

After adding fluid,

recheck

the

described

under "How to Check."

When

the

correct

fluid

level

is

obtained, push the

dipstick

back

in

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way.

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Engine

Coolant

The

cooling

system

in

your vehicle

is

filled with new

DEX-COOL

7M

(orange-colored,

silicate-free)

engine

coo'lant.

This

coolant

is

designed

to

remain

in

your

vehicle

for

5

years

or

100,000

miles

(166

000

km),

whichever

occurs

first.

The following

explains

your

cooling

system

and

how

to

add co'olant when it is low.

If

you

have

a problem with

engine

overheating,

see

"Engine Overheating" in

the Index.

A

50/50

mixture

of

water

and

the

proper

coolant

for

your

Pontiac

will:

a

a

0

'0

0

Give

freezing

protection

down

to

-34°F

(-37°C).

Give

boiling

protection

up

to

265

O

F

(

129

O

C).

Protect

against

rust

and

corrosion.

Help

keep

the

proper

engine

temperature.

Let

the

warning

lights

and

gages

work

as

they should.

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Seats and Restraint Systems	9
Seats and Seat Controls	9
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	23
Why Safety Belts Work	24
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	27
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	41
Children	49
Child Restraints	61
Larger Children	69
Safety Belt Extender	72
Checking Your Restraint Systems	72
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	72
Features and Controls	73
Keys	73
Door Locks	75
Theft	93
New Vehicle “Break-InSS	94
Ignition Positions	95
Parking Brake	102
Parking Over Things That Burn	106
Engine Exhaust	107
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	107
Windows	108
Turn Signa/Multifunction Lever	110
Windshield Wipers	112
Lamps	117
Storage Compartments	123
Cupholders/Ashtray/Lighter	129
Sun Visors	136
The Instrument Panel	140
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	144
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	159
Comfort Controls	159
Heating	161
Ventilation System	161
Defogging and Defrosting	166
Audio Systems	167
Setting the Clock	167
AM-FM Stereo	167
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (Option)	169
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer (Option)	171
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer (Option)	173
Understanding Radio Reception	178
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	180
Integrated Roof Antenna	181
Your Driving and the Road	183
Defensive Driving	183
Drunken Driving	184
Control of a Vehicle	187
Steering	190
Off-Road Recovery	192
Loss of Control	194
Driving at Night	195
Driving in Rain	197
Freeway Driving	201
Highway Hypnosis	203
Hill and Mountain Roads	203
Winter Driving	205
Loading Your Vehicle	209
Towing a Trailer	211
Problems on the Road	221
Hazard Warning Flashers	221
Jump Starting	222
Towing Your Vehicle	227
Engine Overheating	233
If a Tire Goes Flat	243
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	254
Service and Appearance Care	257
Service	257
Fuel	258
Checking Things Under the Hood 1	262
Engine Oil	265
Air Cleaner	270
Engine Coolant	274
Power Steering Fluid	278
Windshield Washer Fluid	279
Brakes	281
Battery	284
Halogen Bulbs	285
Tires	292
Appearance Care	301
Vehicle Identification Number (VJN) - L	310
Electrical System	310
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	311
Capacities and Specifications	317
Maintenance Schedule.	321
Introduction	321
How This Section is Organized	322
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	323
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	323
Selecting the Right Schedule	323
Maintenance Schedule	325
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	354
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	358
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	359
Part E: Maintenance Record	361
Customer Assistance Information	363
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	364
Telephone (TTY) Users	366
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program	367
Pontiac Courtesy Transportation	369
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE -- Alternative Dispute Resolution Program*	370
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES	371
REPORTING SAFETY DEFEC'dS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	372
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS	372
Service and Owner Publications	373

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