1996 PONTIAC PONTIAC Owners Manual

Jnderhood Electrical Center -- Driver’s Side
Some fuses are in the underhood electrical center on the
passenger’s
side of the engine compartment.
000
0’00
FOG LPS PARKLPS HORN
ABS VAR PIS
Fuse
FOG LPS
PARK LPS
HORN
VAR
P/S
ABS
Description
Fog Lamps
Headlamp Switch
Horn Relay, Underhood Lamp
EVO
Anti-Lock Brake System
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Fuse
10
11
12
13
Description Relay
IGN SW2 -- IA? Fuse Block: PWR 14
WDO and Circuit Breaker D;
Passenger's Side Underhood 15
Electrical Center: TCC and ENG 16
EMIS Fuses
IGN
SWl -- I/p Fuse Block:
Radio, Wiper, HVAC, ABS and
Turn Signal Fuses; Passenger's
Side Underhood Electrical Center:
F/IJN, ECM IGN and
ELEK IGN
Fuses
HD LPS -- 30 Amp Circuit
Breaker to Headlamp Switch
ABS
-- ABS Relay
Description
ABS -- Anti-Lock Brake System
FOG
LPS
HORN
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Replacement Bulbs
Back-up ............................... 3057
Roof-Mountd ....................... 891T2
Exterior Lamps Bulb Number
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
Shelf-Mounted
........................ 2355 . Fog
2-Door Models ................. H3 (GTP 880)
4-Door Models ......................... 88 1
2-Door Models
...................... 3 157NA
4-Door Models
......................... 889
2-Door Models .................... H4352 (U)
4-Door Models
........................ 9005
Front Parking/Turn Signal
Headlamp. High-Beam
Exterior Lamps Bulb Number
Headlamp. Low-B'eam
2-Door Models
............... ... H4351 (L)
4-Door Models ............... ....... 9006
Headlamp. Auxiliary ...................... 193
License Plate
............................ 194
Light Bar. Front ......................... 3057
Sidemarker. Front
Light Bar Panel. Rear
...................... 194
2-Door Models
.......................... 24
4-Door
Models ........................ 24NA
Sidemarker. Rear ......................... 194
Stop/Tail/Turn Signal
..................... 3057
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Interior Lamps Bulb Number
Ashtray ............................... 194
Center Instrument Cluster
....... 161, 194, 194R
Courtesy Dome
................................. 561
Door .......................... 562 or 212-2
Instrument Panel
........................ 194
GloveBox
.............................. 194
Heater and Air Conditioning Control
... T- 1 .O, T- 1.5
High-Beam Indicator
...................... 161
Instrument Cluster Indicator
.............. PC 16 1
Luggage Compartment .................... 920
Reading
Dome
................................
Inside Rearview Mirror ................... 192
Rear Seat ............................ 906
Turn Signal Indicator . . .............. PC161
Visor Vanity
......... ............... 74
Capacities and Specifications
Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement ... 4 quarts (3.8 L)
After Complete Overhaul ........ 7 quarts (6.7 L)
When drainingheplacing converter or auxiliary
cooler; more fluid
may be needed.
Automatic Transaxle with Overdrive
Pan Removal and Replacement ... 7 quarts (6.7 L)
After Complete Overhaul
....... 10 quarts (9.5 L)
When draining/replacing converter or auxiliary
cooler; more fluid
may be needed.
Cooling System Including Reservoir
3.1L (Code M) ............ 11.6 quarts (10.93 L)
3.4L (Code X) ............. 12.3 qgm i11.65 L)
Refrigerant (R-l34a), Air
Conditioning*
.............. 2.0 pounds (0.9 1 kg)
Engine Crankcase
3.1L (Code M) ................ 4 quarts (3.8 L)
3.4L (Code X) ................. 5 quarts (4.7 L)
Add 1/2 quart more when the filter is changed.
Fuel Tank ................. 16.5 gallons (62.0 L)
*See “Air Conditioning Refrigerants” later in
this section.
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Engine Specifications
Type ........................
Displacement ................
Compression Ratio ...........
Firing Order ................
Thermostat Temperature .......
Horsepower .................
3.1L (Code M)
V6
191 err, (3.1L)
9.5:
1
195°F (91 "C)
160 @ 5200
1-2-3-4-5-6
3.4L (Code X)
V6
207 CID (3.4L)
9.25: 1
1-2-3-4-5-6
195°F (91°C)
215
@ 5200
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Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase . ,
Tread Width Front
....
Rear ............
Overall Length
Coupe
.............
. . 107.5” (2730 mm)
. 59.5” (1512 mm)
... 58.0” (1472 mm)
..... 194.8” (4947 mm)
Sedan ..................... 194.9” (4951 mm)
Overall Width ................ 7 1.9‘‘ (1 825 mm)
Overall Height
Coupe .................... 52.9” (1 341 mm)
Sedan ..................... 54.8” (1 39 1 mm)
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
.......
..a
. . PF47
. . PF51
! Engine Oil Filter
3.1L (Code M) .......
3.4L (Code X) ......
3.1L (Code M) ..................... CV892C
3.4L (Code
X) ...................... CV895C
All Engines
........ .... RC27
3.1L (Code
M) . . , ...... ACType41-940
Gap:
0.060” (1.52 mm)
3.4L (Code X) ................ AC Type 41-919
Gap: 0.045” (1.14
mm)
Length ........................ 20” (508 mm)
Type ................................... pin
PCV Valve
Radiator Cap
Spark Plugs
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.......
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Air Cleaner Filter
Battery If you’re not sure, ask your Pontiac dealer.
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system
in your vehicle needs
Engines
- * * * * * . * . * . . * * . * * refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
3.1L (Code M) ..................... 600 CCA
3.4L (Code X) ...................... 690 CCA
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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
IMPORTANT.
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS
RECOMMENDED
Introduction
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the
environment. All recommended maintenance procedures
are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even
This section covers the maintenance required for your
affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
Pontiac. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its
levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level
safety, dependability and emission control performance. of emissions from your vehicle. T~ help protect our
I
I Protection
environment, and io keep your vehicle in good
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
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