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:hen pry off the center cap with the
vheel wrench. [f your vehicle has optional alloy wheels,
:ach wheel may have one locknut in place
If the standard wheel nut. A special
wheel lock key (removal tool)
and
.nstructions are located in the center
:onsole. Attach the wheel lock key to the
socket
of the wheel wrench. Remove the
locking wheel nut by turning
:ounterclockwise. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the
wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet.
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taise the vehicle by rotating the wheel
wench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far
mough
off the ground so there is enough
'oom for the spare tire to fit.
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temove all the wheel nuts and take off
he flat tire.
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Remove: any rust or dirt from the wheel
bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel.
Place the spare on the wheel mounting
surface.
Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded
end
of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten
each nut by hand until the wheel
is held
against the hub. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded
end
of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten
each nut by hand until the wheel
is held
against the hub.
,ewer the vehicle by rotating the wheel
vrench counterclockwise. Lower t&e jack
ompletely.
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I
Filling Your Tank
The cap is behind a hinged door on the
left side of your vehicle. To
take
off the cap, turn it slowly to the
left (counterclockwise).
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean
gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as
possible. See “Cleaning the Outside of
Your Pontiac” in
the Index.
When
you put the cap back on, turn it to
the right until you hear at least three
:licks.
NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get
the right type. Your dealer can get
one
for you. If you get the wrong
type, it may not fit and your fuel tank
and emissions system might be dam-
aged.
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When to Change Engine Oil:
See if any one of these is true for you:
Most trips are less than 4 miles
0 It’s below freezing outside and most
trips are less than
10 miles ( 16 km).
The engine is at low speed most of
the time (as in door-to-door delivery,
or
in stop-and-go traffic).
(6 km).
You tow a trailer often.
Most trips are through dusty places.
If any one of these is true for your
vehicle, then you need to change your
and filter every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or
3 months - whichever comes first.
If none of them is true, change the oil
every
7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12
months
- whichever comes first.
Change the filter at the first oil change
and at every other oil change after that.
Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block
Heater):
An engine coolant heater can be a big
help if you have to park outside in very
cold weather,
0°F (-18°C) or colder. If
your vehicle has this option, see “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index.
What to Do with Used Oil:
Did you know that used engine oil
:ontains elements that may be unhealthy
:or your skin and could even cause
:ancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your
;kin for very long. Clean your skin and
lails with soap and water, or a good hand
:leaner. Wash or properly throw away
:lothing or rags containing used engine
il. (See the manufacturer’s warnings
ibout the use and disposal of oil
xoducts.)
Used oil can be a real threat to the
mvironment. If you change your own oil,
)e sure to drain all free-flowing oil from
:he filter before disposal. Don’t ever
jispose of oil by putting it in the trash,
2ouring it on the ground, into sewers, or
into streams or bodies
of water. Instead,
recycle it by taking it to a place that
collects used oil. If you have a problem
properly disposing of your used oil, ask
your dealer, a service station or a local
recycling center for help.
3.4L L32 (Code S
Air Cleaner
iefer to the Maintenance Schedule to
letermine when to replace the air filter.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”
In the Index.
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Service and Appearance Care
3. Remove the wing nuts.
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8. Pull off the assembly from the outside.
5. To remove a socket with a tab,
press the tab and turn the socket
counterclockwise.
To remove a
socket without a tab, turn the socket
counterclockwise.
6. To remove the bulb, push in and turn
7. Reverse the steps with a new bulb. it counterclockwise, then pull it out.
Lear
Sidemarker
'0 replace a rear sidemarker bulb:
. Remove the screw from the
sidemarker assembly.
!. To pull out the bulb housing, tilt the
housing to remove the tabbed end.
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1. Turn counterclockwise and pull out
I. Pull out the bulb.
i. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.
the socket and
the bulb.
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TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION
FRT. CRT.
RR. TOTAL LBS KG 3 3 2 MAX. LOADING @ GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE 8 1199 544
OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT.
TIRE SIZE
In 0
0
INFORMATION l-
< d
I Loading Your Vehicle
wo labels on your vehicle show how
luch weight it may properly carry. The
ire-Loading Information label found on
le driver’s door tells you the proper size,
Jeed rating and recommended inflation
ressures for the tires on your vehicle. It
so gives you important information
)out
the number of people that can be in
3ur vehicle and the total weight that you
in carry. This weight is called the
ehicle Capacity Weight and includes the
eight of all occupants, cargo, and all
onfactory-installed options.
MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
DATE GVWR GAWRFRT GAWRRR
01/91 5713LB 2503LB
Y) In
0 2
c d
he other label is the Certification label,
Iund on the rear edge of the driver’s
oor. It tells you the
gross weight
apacity of your vehicle, called the
WWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).
he GVWR includes the weight of the
shicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
’ever exceed the GVWR for your
zhicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating
3AWR) for either the front or rear axle.
.nd, if you do have a heavy load, you
lould spread it out. Don’t carry more
Ian
100 pounds (45 kg) in your rear area
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Service and Appearance Care
Main Fuse Block
1 - Air Bag: SIR Components
2 - Backup Lights; Daytime Running (15
Amp.)
Lights Module (Canada); Turn
Flasher
(20 Amp.)
3 - HVAC Selector Switch (Heater/Ail
Conditioner); Rear Defogger
(25 Amp.)
4 - Powertrain Control Module;
Instrument Cluster; PASS-Key
II@
Decoder Module (10 Amp.)
5 - Powertrain Control Module;
PASS-Key
11s Decoder Module;
Fuel Pump Relay (15 Amp.)
;
6 - Brake LightKruise Release
Switch; Hazard Flasher
(20 Amp.)
7 - Power Door Locks; Power Mirrors;
Hatch Release (15 Amp.)
8
- Audio Alarm Module; Base@
Relay; Courtesy Lights: Console
Compartment, Glove Box, Dome,
Trunk, Rear Courtesy, Rearview
Mirror and Radio (15 Amp.)
9 - Audio Alarm Module; Daytime
Running Lights Module (Canada);
Diagnostic Energy Reserve
Module; Instrument Cluster; Remote Lock Control Module
( 10 Amp.)
10 - Exterior Lighting (20 Amp.)
11 - Cigarette Lighter; Horn Relay
12 - Power Seats; Rear Defogger
13 - Brightness Control (5 Amp.)
14 - Windshield Wipermasher
(25 Amp.)
15 - Power Windows, Convertible
Top Switch
(30 Amp. Circuit
Breaker)
Module
(3 Amp.)
(15 Amp.)
(25 Amp.)
(30 Amp. Circuit Breaker)
16 - Diagnostic Energy Reserve
17 - Radio; Steering Wheel Controls
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