1995 PONTIAC GRAND-AM open hood

Driving Through Deep Standing Water To use the coolant heater:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
NOTICE: 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet.
If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or
standing water, water can come in through your
engine's air intake and badly damage your engine.
If you can't avoid deep puddles or
standing water, drive through them very slowly.
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)
In very cold weather, 0" F (- 18 O C) or colder, the engine
coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting and
better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually,
the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of
four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
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This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the
gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine
is too
hot!
That reading means the same thing as the warning light.
It means that your engine coolant has overheated.
If you have been operating your vehicle under normal
driving conditions, you should pull
off the road, stop
your vehicle and
turn off the engine as soon as possible.
HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY!
In “Problems on the Road”, this manual shows what to
do. See “Engine Overheating’, in the Index.
Low Coolant Warning Light
LOW
COOLANT
If this light comes on and
stays on, the vehicle should
be promptly pulled off the
road
and the coolant level
checked. See “Engine
Coolant” in the Index.
If
there are visible signs of
steam see “Engine
Overheating” in the:Index
before opening the hood.
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To Jump Start Your Pontiac
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
NOTICE:
If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching
each other.
If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to
start your Pontiac, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all
lamps that aren’t needed, and radios. This will avoid
sparks and help save both batteries. And it could
save your radio!
NOTICE:
If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the
positive
(+) and negative (-) terminals on each
battery.
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Checking Things Under the Hood
The following sections tell you how to check fluids,
lubricants and important
parts underhood.
Hood Release
To open the hood, first
pull the handle inside
the vehicle.
Then go to the front of the vehicle and press the
secondary hood release handle to the right.
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2.3L Quad 4 Engine (CODE D)
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When you open the hood, you'll see:
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9.
Engine Oil Dipstick
Automatic Transaxle Dipstick (if equipped)
Brake Fluid Reservoir
Air Cleaner
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Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if so equipped)
Battery
Windshield Washer Huid Reservoir
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
Engine Oil
Fill Cap
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10. Engine Coolant Surge Tank
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3.1L V6 Engine (CODE M)
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When you open the hood, you’ll see:
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9.
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
Brake Fluid Reservoir
Air Cleaner
Battery
Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
Engine Oil Dipstick
Engine Oil
Fill Cap
Engine Coolant Surge Tank
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