Features and Controls
Fuel Gage
four fuel gage shows about how much
bel is in your tank. The fuel gage works
mly when the ignition switch is in the
‘Run” position. When the gage pointer
‘Irst indicates
“E,” you still have a little
uel left (about one to two gallons), but
IOU need to get more right away.
3ere are four concerns some owners
lave had about the fuel gage. All these
iituations are normal and do not indicate
:hat anything is wrong with the fuel gage.
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At the gas station, the gas pump shuts
off before the gage reads “E”
It takes more (or less) gas to fill up
than the gage reads. For example, the
gage reads
1/2 full, but it took more
(or less) than half of the tank’s
capacity to fill it.
The gage moves
a little when you
turn, stop or speed up.
When you turn the engine
off, the
gage doesn’t go back to
“E.”
Brake System Warning Light
Your Pontiac’s hydraulic brake system is
divided into two parts. If one part isn’t
working, the
other part can still work and
stop you. For good braking, though, you
need both pws working well.
If the warning light comes on, there could
be a brake problem. Have your brake
system inspected right away.
This light should come on as you start the
vehicle. If it doesn’t come on then, have
it
fixed so it will be ready to warn you if
there’s a problem.
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Service Station Information
Engine
(3.4L I
Engine Hood
Release
See Page 188 ---G A-
Windshield Washer
Fluid Reservoir
Oil Dipstick and
Fill Cap.
J32 (Code S) Engine)
See Page 192
Oil Dipstick and
Fill Cap
(5.7L LT1 (Code P) Engine)
See Page 192
Cold Tire Pressure
See Tire-Loading Information label on the
inside
of the rear edge of the driver’s door.
See Page 213
Fuel
Capacity 15.5 U.S. Gal. (58.7 L).
Use unleaded gas only, 87 octane or
higher for
the 3.4L L32 (Code S) engine,
91 octane or higher for the 5.7L LT1
(Code
P) engine. See Page 185
See Page 205
Battery
The Delco Freedom@ battery needs
no water.
See Page 208
Cooling system Reservoir
Check coolant at the coolant recovery tank
by using the dipstick. Add coolant at the
coolant recovery tank. The fluid should be
at or a little above the “FULL HOT’’ mark
on the dipstick when the engine is warm.
If the.engine is cool, the level should be at
“FULL COLD’’ on the dipstick.
See Page 202
Spare Tire Pressure
Compact Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa).
See Page 180
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