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When you open the  hood, you’ll see: 
A. Coolant  Surge  Tank E. Brake  Fluid  Reservoir 
B. Power  Steering  Fluid  Reservoir  F. 
Hydraulic  Clutch  Fluid  Reservoir  (if  equipped) 
C.  Automatic  Transaxle  Fluid  Dipstick  (if  equipped) 
G. Air  Cleaner 
D. Engine  Oil  Fill  CapDipstick H. Battery 
I. Windshield  Washer  Fluid  Reservoir   

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2.4L Engine (Code T) 
When you open the hood, you’ll  see: 
I 
A. Coolant Surge Tank 
B. Engine Oil Fill  Cap 
C. Engine Oil Dipstick 
D. Power Steering  Fluid Reservoir 
E. Brake  Fluid  Reservoir 
E Hydraulic Clutch  Fluid Reservoir  (if equipped) 
G. Battery 
H. Air Cleaner 
I. Windshield  Washer  Fluid Reservoir 
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Engine  coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat 
in  the  engine  coolant system.  The thermostat  stops the 
flow  of coolant through the radiator until  the coolant 
reaches 
a preset temperature. 
When  you replace  your thermostat,  an 
AC’ thermostat 
is recommended. 
Power  Steering  Fluid 
When to Check Power  Steering  Fluid 
It is not necessary  to regularly  check  power  steering 
fluid unless  you suspect there 
is a leak  in the  system  or 
you  hear  an unusual noise. 
A fluid  loss  in  this system 
could indicate a problem.  Have  the  system inspected 
and repaired. 
How  To Check Power  Steering  Fluid 
When  the engine  compartment  is cool, unscrew the cap 
and wipe the dipstick with a  clean  rag. Replace the  cap 
and  completely  tighten it. Then  remove  the cap  again 
and  look  at the fluid  level on the  dipstick. 
The  level  should be at the 
C mark.  If necessary,  add only 
enough fluid 
to bring the level  up to the mark. 
What  to  Use 
Refer to  the  Maintenance  Schedule to determine what 
kind 
of fluid  to  use. See “Recommended Fluids and 
Lubricants”  in the  Index.  Always use the proper  fluid. 
Failure 
to use  the proper  fluid can  cause  leaks  and 
damage  hoses and seals. 
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Lubricants 
NOTE: Fluids  and  lubricants  identified  below by  name, 
part number  or  specification  may  be  obtained  from  your 
SM  dealer. 
USAGE 
Engine  Oil 
Engine  Coolant 
FLUID/LUBRICANT 
Engine  oil  with  the  American 
Petroleum  Institute  Certified  For 
Gasoline  Engines  “Starburst”  symbol  of  the  proper  viscosity. 
To 
determine  the  preferred  viscosity 
for  your  vehicle’s  engine,  see 
“Engine  Oil”  in  the  Index. 
50/50 mixture  of clean  water 
(preferably  distilled)  and  GM 
Goodwrench@  DEX-COOL 
TM or 
Havoline@  DEX-COOL TM 
(orange-colored,  silicate-free) 
antifreeze  conforming  to  GM 
Specification  6277M.  See  “Engine 
Coolant’’  in  the  Index. 
USAGE 
Coolant 
Supplement 
Sealer 
Hydraulic  Brake 
System 
Hydraulic  Clutch  System 
Power  Steering  System 
Manual 
Transaxle 
Automatic 
Transaxle 
Key  Lock 
Cylinders 
FLUIDlLUBRICANT 
GM Part No. 3634621  or 
equivalent  with  a  complete  flush 
and  refill. 
Delco  Supreme 
ll@ Brake  Fluid 
(GM 
Part No. 1052535  or 
equivalent  DOT-3  brake  fluid). 
Hydraulic  Clutch  Fluid  (GM  Part 
No. 12345347  or  equivalent). 
GM  Power  Steering  Fluid 
1050017 
- 1  qt.,  or  equivalent). 
Synchromesh  Transmission 
Fluid  (GM  Part 
No. 12345349 
or  equivalent). 
DEXRON@  -111 Automatic 
Transmission  Fluid. 
Multi-Pu  ose  Lubricant, 
Superlube 
% (GM Part 
No. 1234624  1  or  equivalent). 
(GM  Part 
NO. 1052884 - 1 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Oil  Pressure  Warning .......................... 2-73 
Passlock  Warning 
........................... 2-75 
Safety  Belt  Reminder 
...................... 1.6.  2.65 
Loading  Your  Vehicle 
........................... 4-31 
Cylinders 
................................... 7-39 
Door 
........................................ 2-3 
PowerDoor 
.................................. 2-4 
Rear  Door  Security 
............................. 2-4 
Steering  Column  Lock  Check 
................... 7-40 
Tr~nk 
....................................... 2-7 
Low  Coolant  Warning  Light 
...................... 2-70 
Lowering  the  Convertible  Top  Manually 
............. 2-57 
Lowering  Your Convertible  Top 
................... 2-49 
Lubricants  and  Fluids 
............................ 7-43 
Lubrication  Service.  Body 
........................ 7-39 
Up-Shift 
.................................... 2-75 
Locks 
......................................... 2-3 
Key  Lock  Cylinder  Service 
..................... 7-39 
Maintenance.  Normal  Replacement 
parts ........... 6-60 
Maintenance  Record ............................ 7-45 
Maintenance  Schedule 
............................ 7- 1 
Long  Tripmighway  Definition ................... 7-5 
Long  Tripmighway  Intervals 
..................... 7-5 
Owner  Checks  and  Services 
..................... 7-38 
Periodic  Maintenance  Inspections 
................ 7-42 
Recommended  Fluids  and  Lubricants 
............. 7-43  Scheduled  Maintenance  Services 
.................. 7-3 
Short  Trip/City  Definition 
....................... 7-4 
Short  Trip/City  Intervals 
........................ 7-4 
Maintenance.  Underbody 
......................... 6-50 
Maintenance  When  Trailer  Towing 
................. 4-40 
Malfunction  Indicator  Lamp 
...................... 2-71 
Manual  Front  Seat 
............................... 1 . 1 
Manual  Lumbar  Support .......................... 1-2 
Manual  Remote  Control  Mirror 
.................... 2-44 
Manual  Transaxle 
............................... 2-12 
Check 
...................................... 7-39 
Fluid 
....................................... 6-19 
Shifting 
..................................... 2-20 
Starting  Your Engine 
.......................... 2-12 
Methanol 
...................................... 6-2 
Mirrors 
....................................... 2-44 
Convex  Outside 
.............................. 2-45 
Inside  Daymight  Rearview 
..................... 2-43 
Manual  Remote  Control 
........................ 2-44 
Power  Remote  Control 
......................... 2-44 
MountainRoads 
................................ 4-23 
Multifunction  Lever 
............................. 2-30 
Neutral.  Automatic  Transaxle 
.................... 2-17 
Neutral.  Manual  Transaxle 
........................ 2-21 
New  Vehicle  “Break-In” 
.......................... 2-9 
Nightvision 
................................... 4-16 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Odometer .................................... 2-63 
Odometer.  Trip 
................................. 2-64 
Off-Road  Recovery 
............................. 4-  12 
Oil.  Engine 
.................................... 6-10 
Oil  Pressure  Warning  Light 
....................... 2-73 
Overdrive.  Automatic  Transaxle 
................... 2- 19 
Overheating  Engine 
............................. 5- 13 
Owner  Checks  and  Services 
....................... 7-38 
Owner  Publications.  Ordering 
...................... 8-9 
Paint  Spotting.  Chemical 
........................ 6-50 
Park  Automatic  Transaxle 
.......................... 2-  17 
Shifting 
Into ................................. 2-24 
Shifting  Out 
of ............................... 2-26 
At  Night 
..................................... 2-8 
Parking 
Brake  Mechanism  Check 
....................... 7-41 
Brake 
...................................... 2-23 
Lots 
........................................ 2-8 
Over  Things  That  Bum 
........................ 2-27 
WithaTrailer 
................................ 4-39 
Your  Vehicle.  Manual  Transaxle 
................. 2-26 
Passenger  Position 
.............................. 1-25 
Passing 
....................................... 4-12 
Passlock 
TM ..................................... 2-9 
Passlock 
TM Warning  Light ........................ 2-75 
Periodic  Maintenance  Inspections 
.................. 7-42  Power 
Door  Locks 
................................... 2-4 
Remote  Control  Mirror 
........................ 2-44 
Option  Fuses 
................................ 6-53 
Steering 
................................ 4.9.  6.26 
Steering  Fluid 
................................ 6-26 
Windows 
................................... 2-29 
Pregnancy.  Use  of  Safety  Belts 
.................... 1-25 
Problems  on  the  Road 
............................ 5-1 
Publications.  Service  and  Owner .................... 8-9 
Radio  Reception 
.............................. 3-23 
Radios 
........................................ 3-7 
Rain.  Driving  In 
................................ 4-17 
Raising  the  Convertible  Top  Manually 
.............. 2-57 
Raising  Your Convertible  Top 
..................... 2-53 
Rear  DoorSecurityLocks 
........................... 2-4 
Outside  Seat  Position .......................... 1-26 
Safety  Belt  Comfort  Guides 
..................... 1-29 
Seatpassengers 
.............................. 1-25 
Towing 
..................................... 5-11 
Window  Defogger 
............................. 3-7 
Reclining  Front  Seatbacks 
......................... 1-2 
Recreational  Vehicle  Towing 
...................... 4-29 
Refrigerants.  Air  Conditioning 
.................... 6-58 
Remote  Trunk  Release 
............................ 2-8 
RearTowing ................................... 5-11 
Rearview  Mirror.  Inside  Daymight 
................. 2-43 
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