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It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time  you 
get  fuel. 
In order to get  an accurate reading, the  oil must 
be 
warm and  the vehicle must be on  level ground. 
~ The engine oil dipstick 
is directly behind the 
i engine fan area. 
Turn 
off the engine and  give the oil  a few  minutes  to 
drain back into  the oil pan.  If  you  don’t,  the oil dipstick 
might not  show the actual level. 
To Check Engine Oil 
Pull out the dipstick and clean it  with  a paper towel  or 
cloth, then push  it back in all the  way. Remove  it again, 
keeping 
the tip down, and check the level. 
When to  Add Oil 
If  the oil  is at or  below the ADD line, then you’ll  need 
to add some oil. But  you must use the right  kind. This 
part explains what kind  of oil  to  use. 
For crankcase 
capacity,  see “Capacities and Specifications”  in the 
Index. 
t 
I NOTICE: 
Don’t  add  too  much  oil. If your  engine  has so 
much  oil  that  the  oil  level  gets  above  the 
cross-hatched  area  that  shows  the  proper 
operating  range,  your  engine  could  be  damaged. 
Just fill  it enough to put  the  level  somewhere  in  the 
proper operating range.  Push the dipstick 
all the way 
back in when you’re through. 
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Capacities  and  Specifications for Engine  Code K (L36) and  Code 1 (L67) 
Automatic  Transaxle AT 4T60E  (Overdrive) 
When  draining or replacing  torque convertec  more  fluid may be needed. 
Pan  Removal  and  Replacement .............................. 6 1/2 quarts 6.00 L 
After Complete  Overhaul ..................................... 11 quarts 10.50 L 
Coolingsystem .............................................. 13 quarts 12.00 L 
Air  Conditioning  Refrigerant  (R134a) ........................... See  refrigerant  charge  label  under  hood. 
............................... 
4.75 L 
Not all air conditioning refrigerants  are the same. If the air conditioning system  in your  vehicle  needs refrigerant, be  sure the 
proper  refrigerant  is used. 
If you’re  not sure, ask your  Pontiac  dealel:  For additional  information see  your “Warranty  and 
Owner  Assistance  Information 
” booklet. 
Enginecrankcase ........................................... 5 quarts 
Fuel Tank ................. 18 gallons 
Power Steering 
Oil change with  filter change. 
Pump Only ..... ................. 1 pint 0.50 L 
Complete  System ........................................... 1 11’2 pints 0.75 L 
68.00 L 
Tire Pressures,  Sizes .......................................... See  Tire-Loading  Information  label on 
Wheel Nut  Torque ... 100 lb-ft 
driver’s 
door. ,.. ... (140 Nam) 
NOTE: All  capacities  are  approximate.  When  adding,  be sure  to fill  to the  appropriate  level,  as  recommended  in  this manual. 
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Automatic  Transaxle Fluid ........................ 6-20 
Adding 
.................................... 6-21 
Checking ................................... 6-20 
Battery 
...................................... 6-29 
Battery  Replacement, Remote  Keyless Entry 
.......... 2-6 
Battery  Warning  Light 
........................... 2-63 
Battery,  Warnings 
............................ 5-2, 5-4 
BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-3 
Belt, Engine Accessory 
.......................... 6- 11 
Belt,  Engine Accessory  (Supercharged) 
............. 6- 12 
BoostGage 
.................................... 2-66 
Brake Adjustment 
.............................. 6-29 
Brake Fluid, Adding 
............................. 6-28 
Brake Master Cylinder 
........................... 6-27 
BrakePedalTravel 
.............................. 6-29 
Brake System Parts, Replacing 
.................... 6-29 
Brake System  Warning Light 
...................... 2-53 
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock 
............... 2-27,  7-39 
BrakeWe 
ar .................................... 6-28 
Brake, Parking 
................................. 2-23 
Brakes,  Anti-Lock 
............................... 4-6 
Brakes, Trailer 
................................. 4-33 
Braking 
........................................ 4-5 
Braking,  In Emergencies 
.......................... 4-9 
Break-In,  New  Vehicle 
.......................... 2- 13 
Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-53 
Headlamps ................................. 6-30 
Taillamps ................................... 6-3 1 
Blizzard ...................................... 4-26 
BTSI  (Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock) 
......... 2-27, 7-39 
FogLamp 
.................................. 6-32  Canadian 
Roadside Assistance 
.................... 8-7 
Capacities and  Specifications 
...................... 6-55 
Carbon Monoxide 
............... 2.13.2.28.4.27.  4.33 
Card Holder 
................................... 2-43 
Cassette  Tape and CD Errors ...................... 3-16 
Cassette  Tape Player. Care of ...................... 3-19 
CDEl-rors 
..................................... 3-16 
Center Passenger Position 
........................ 1-23 
Certification/Tire  Label 
.......................... 4-28 
Chains,  Safety 
................................. 4-33 
Chains, Tire 
................................... 6-39 
Changing  a Flat Tire ............................. 5-22 
Check  Gages Light 
.............................. 2-67 
Check Gages  Warning Light 
...................... 2-64 
Check Oil Level Message ........................ 2-67 
Check Oil Level Warning Light .................... 2-60 
Checking 
Your Restraint  Systems .................. 1-42 
Automatic Transaxle 
Fluid ..................... 6-20 
BrakeFluid 
................................. 6-27 
Checking 
Engine Coolant 
.............................. 6-23 
EngineOil 
.................................. 6-13 
Supercharger Oil 
............................. 6-18 
Power Steering Fluid 
......................... 6-25 
Restraint  Systems 
............................ 1-42 
Things Under the  Hood ........................ 6-9 
Chemical Paint  Spotting 
.......................... 6-46 
Child Restraints 
................................ 1-31 
Securing 
in a  Rear Outside  Seat Position .......... 1-33 
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-37 
TopStrap ................................... 1-32 
Securing in the Center Rear 
Seat Position 
......... 1-35 
WheretoPut 
................................ 1-31 
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