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Problems on the Road
I
Changing a Flat Tire
(CONT.)
Don't try to put the wheel cover on the
compact spare tire. It won't fit. Store the
wheel cover
in the trunk until you have
replaced
the compact spare tire with a
regular tire.
NOTICE:
Wheel covers won't fit on your
compact spare.
If you try to put a
wheel cover
on your compact spare,
you could damage the cover or the
spare.
18. When you reinstall the full size whee
and tire, you install the wheel cover
or nut caps at this point. :1
18a. When re-installing the full plastic
wheel cover, align the valve stem
symbol (which is molded into the
back side of the cover) with the
valve stem.
Start the nut cap by pushing it onto
the lug nut with the wheel wrench.
Tighten the plastic caps until they're
snug using the wheel wrench. Then
continue tightening
1/4 turn (90").
Do not overtighten.
18b. When re-installing the decorative
nut caps on aluminum wheels,
tighten the caps
until they're snug
with the wheel wrench. Then
continue tightening
1/4 turn for
plastic caps, or
1/8 turn (45") for
steel caps.
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18~. When re-installing the center cover,
do not use a hammer or mallet, as
they could damage the cover. 19. Store the flat tire as far forward in the
trunk as possible. Store
the jack and
wheel wrench in their compartment
in
the trunk.
20. The compact spare is for temporary
use only. Replace the compact spare
tire with a full-size tire as
soon as
you can.
Use the steps listed in this section
for reinstalling the
full size wheel
and tire.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare was fully
inflated when your vehicle was new, it
can lose air after a time. Check the
inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the
compact spare on your vehicle, you
should stop as soon as possible and make
sure your spare tire is correctly inflated.
The compact spare is made to perform
well at posted speed limits for distances
up to
3,000 miles (5 000 km). The
compact spare is made
to go up to 3,000
miles (5 000 km), so you can finish your
trip and have your full-size tire repaired
or replaced where you want. Of course,
it’s best to replace your spare with a
full-size tire as soon as you can. Your
spare will last longer and be
in good
shape
in case you need it again.
Your anti-lock brake system warning light
may come on when
you are driving with a
compact spare. See “Anti-Lock Brake
System Warning Light”
in the Index.
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Service & Appearance Care
Fuses & Circuit
Breakers
Snap off the cover to reveal the fuses.
You’ll find a fuse puller clipped to the
inside of the cover. Place the wide end of
The wiring circuits
in your vehicle are
protected
from short circuits by a
combination of fuses and circuit breakers. the fuse puller over the plastic end
of
the
fuse. Squeeze the ends over the fuse and
pull
it out.
The main fuse panel is located to the left
of the steering wheel, under the
instrument panel.
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Spare fuses are located in the slots labeled
“Spare”
in the chart on the following
page.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the
fuse. If the band is broken or melted,
replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a
bad fuse with
a new one of the correct
size and rating.
When finished, replace the cover and
pinch the release levers again to unlock
the panel. Press
it back up into place.
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Service & Appearance Care
Capacities and Specifications
Automatic Transaxle AT 4T60E (Overdrive)
When draining or replacing torque converter, more fluid may be needed.
Pan Removal and Replacement .................................. 6.5 quarts
After Complete Overhaul
...................................... 11 quarts
Cooling System ................................................... 13 quarts 6.00
L
10.50 L
12.00 L
Refrigerant (R134A), Air
Conditioning ............................... See refrigerant charge label under hood.
Not all air conditioning refiigerants are the same. If the air conditioning sys-
tem in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper
refrigerant is used. If
you’re not sure, ask your Pontiac dealer.. For additional information, see
your “Warranty and Owner Assistunce Information” booklet.
Enginecrankcase ................................................. 4 quarts
When chunging filter, up to 1 quart (I liter) more oil may be needed.
FuelTank ........................................................ 18 gallons
Power Steering
PumpOnly ..................................................... 1 pint
Complete System
................................................ 1.5 pints
3.75 L
68.00 L
0.50
L
0.75 L
Tire Pressures, Sizes ............................................... See Tire-Loading Information label on
driver’s door.
Wheel Nut Torque ................................................. 100 Ib. ft. ( 140 Nom)
NOTE : All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual.
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