1995 PONTIAC GRAND-AM heater

If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling,
don’t
do anything else until it cools down. 1
The coolant level should be at or above FULL COLD. If
it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater
hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the
cooling system.
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NOTICE:
In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the
engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
So
use the recommended coolant.
1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap
when the cooling system, including the coolant surge
tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no
longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly about
one-quarter turn to the left and then stop.
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means
there is still some pressure left.
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When to Change Engine Oil
See if any one of these is true for you:
Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop and go traffic).
0 Most trips are through dusty areas.
0 You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
your car.
If any one of these is true for your vehicle, then you
need to change your oil and filter every
3,000 miles
(5 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever comes first.
If none of them is true, change the oil and filter every
7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever
comes first.
Engine Coolant Heater
An engine coolant heater can be a big help if you have
to park outside in very cold weather,
0 OF (- 18 O 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 contains certain
elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could
even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your skin
for
very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and
water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw
away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See
the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal
of oil products.)
Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil
from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose of oil
by putting it in the trash, pouring 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.
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What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably
distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets
“GM
Specification 1825M,” which won’t damage aluminum
parts.
You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to
GM Specification 1825M with a complete coolant flush
and refill. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer)
with any complete coolant flush and refill. If you use
this mixture, you don’t need to add anything else.
NOTICE:
If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine
could overheat and be badly damaged. The
repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty.
Too much water in the mix can freeze
and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and
other parts.
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I Fuse
PRNDL
F/P INJ
STOP
HAZ
CTSY
AIR BAG
- CIRCUIT PWR WDO
BREAKER
PWR ACC
BREAKER - CIRCUIT
Circuitry
Electronic PRNDL Display (Automatic Trans-
axle only)
Fuel Pump, Injectors
Stop/Hazard Lamps
Door Locks, Power Mirrors, Cigar Lighter
Sumlemental Inflatable Restraint
Fuse - ~~
INST LPS
GAUGES
HORN
ALARM
HTR-A/C
RDO
TURN
DR LK
TAIL LPS
WDO
WIPER
ERLS
DR UNLK
FTP
ACC
AIR BAG
PCM
CRUISE
HDLP
Circuitry
Interior Lamps Dimming
Gauges, Warning Lights, Rear Defog
Horns, Fog Lamps
Interior Lamps, Chime,
Auto Door Locks, Re-
mote Keyless Entry
Heater,
Air Conditioning, Anti-Lock Brakes,
Daytime Running Lamps (Canada)
Radio Power
Turn Signal Lamps
Auto Door Locks
Tail Lamps, Marker Lamps, License Lamp
Power Windows
Windshield Wipers/Washers
Engine Controls, Back-up Lamps
Auto Door Unlock (Remove to Disable)
Flash-to-pass
(U.S.)
Rear Window Defogger, Power Seats, Power
Sunroof (Circuit Breaker)
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
Powertrain Control Module, Ignition System
Cruise Control
Headlamps (Circuit Breaker)
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Replacement Bulbs
Back Up Lamps ............................ 2057
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps
........... 2057 NA
License Plate Lamp
......................... 194
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
............... 912
OUTSIDE LAMPS BULB
Halogen Headlamps
LowBeam ............................... 9006
High Beam ............................... 9005
Side Marker Lamps
Front ................................. 194NA
Rear
...................................... 24
TrunkLamp
................................ 906
Stop/Tail/Turn Signal Lamps .................. 2057
Fog Lamps ................................. 885
INSIDE LAMPS BULB
Ashtray .................................... 161
Without Sunroof ........................... 168
With Sunroof
............................ 214-2
Rear Reading Lamps
......................... 168
Underdash Lamp
............................ 194
Heater
& AK Control ........................ 161
High-Beam Indicator
......................... 161
Front Reading Lamps
Indicator Lamps
Charge. Oil. Fasten Safety Belts. ABS. Upshift. Low
Coolant. Brake.
Turn Signals. Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Service Engine Soon). Check Gages
..... 161
Glovebox Lamp ............................. 161
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Power Steering Fluid ......................... 6-26
Restraint Systems
............................ 1-46
Starter Switch
............................... 7-39
Steering Column Lock
........................ 7-40
Things Under the Hood
........................ 6-7
Chemical Paint Spotting .......................... 6-49
Child Restraints
................................ 1-3 1
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
.......... 1-34
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position
......... 1-36
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-38
Top Strap
................................... 1-33
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-5 1
Circuit Breaker. Power Windows and Other Power Options
................................ 6-54
WheretoPut ................................ 1-33
Cleaner. Air ................................... 6-17
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels ........................... 6-48
Fabric ..................................... 6-44
Glass
...................................... 6-46
Leather
.................................... 6-46
Outside
of the Windshield and Wiper Blades ....... 6-47
Special Problems
............................ 6-45
Stains
...................................... 6-45
The Inside of Your Pontiac
..................... 6-43
The Outside of Your Pontiac
.................... 6-47
Tires
...................................... 6-49
Top
of the Instrument Panel .................... 6-46
Climate Control System ........................... 3- 1
Clock, Setting the
................................ 3-5
Vinyl ...................................... 6-45
Clutch Adjustment .............................. 6-22
Clutch. Hydraulic
............................... 6-22
Coin Holder
................................... 2-50
Compact Disc Player Care
........................ 3-19
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-28
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
Control. Loss of
................................ 4-12
Controlled-Cycle Windshield Wipers
............... 2-37
Controls. Lamp
................................ 2-34
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-48
Coolant
....................................... 6-22
Coolant Heater. Engine
..................... 2-16, 6- 16
Coolant Surge Tank
............................. 5-16
Coolant Temperature Gage
....................... 2-63
Coolant, How to Add to the Coolant Surge Tank
...... 5-16
Cooling System
................................ 5-12
Cruise Control
Erasing Speed Memory ........................ 2-42
Getting Out of
............................... 2-42
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
............ 2-42
ToIncreaseSpeed
............................ 2-41
ToReduceSpeed
............................ 2-42
To Resume a Set Speed ........................ 2-41
ToSet
..................................... 2-40
UseonHills
................................ 2-42
Cupholders .................................2-49, 50
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or
Speech Impaired ............................... 8-2
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 8-1
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Damage. Finish ............................... 6-49
Damage. Sheet Metal ............................ 6-49
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-43
Dead Battery
................................... 5-2
Defects. Reporting
............................... 8-4
Defensive Driving
............................... 4- 1
Defogger. Rear Window .......................... 3-4
Defogging
................................... 3-2. 3
Defrosting
.................................. 3-2. 3
Delco LOC 11'
................................. 3- 16
Dome Lamp. Bulb Change
....................... 2-45
DoorLocks
..................................... 2-3
Drive (D) Position. Automatic Transaxle
............ 2-20
DriverPosition
................................. 1-12
Driving On Grades. With a Trailer
.................. 4-36
Driving
AtNight ................................... 4-13
City
....................................... 4-17
Defensive
................................... 4-1
Drunken
.................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-18
In a Blizzard
................................ 4-24
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
In the Rain .................................. 4-14
OnCurves
................................... 4-8
On Hill and Mountain Roads
................... 4-20
On Snow and Ice
............................. 4-23
Through Deep Standing Water
.................. 2-16
Winter ..................................... 4-22
With a Trailer
............................... 4-34
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-2
Easy-Entry Seat ................................ 1-6
Electrical Equipment. Adding ........ 2-14. 15. 3- 18. 6-51
Engine Coolant ................................. 6-22
Adding ............................... 5-1 6. 6-24
Heater ................................ 2-16. 6-16
Temperature Gage
............................ 2-63
Temperature Warning Light
.................... 2-62
Checking ................................... 6-24
Engine
Exhaust .................................... 2-29
Identification ................................ 6-51
Overheating
................................. 5-12
Running It While You're Parked
................ 2-30
Specifications
............................... 6-57
Starting .................................... 2-13
2.3 Liter
..................................... 6-9
3.1 Liter
.................................... 6-10
Engineoil ..................................... 6-11
Adding
.................................... 6-12
Additives
................................... 6-15
Checking
................................... 6-11
What Kind to Use ............................ 6-14
What to Do with Used Oil ..................... 6-16
Ethanol (In Fuel)
................................ 6-3
Extender, Safety Belt
............................ 1-46
Whentochange ............................. 6-16
Expectant Mothers. Use of Safety Belts
............. 1-23
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