1997 PONTIAC PONTIAC refrigerant

Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamps Bulb Number
Back-up ............................... 3 156
Center High-Mounted Stop
................ 1141
Front Parking/Turn Signal
.............. .3357NA
Headlamps ............................. 9007
Stop/Tail/Turn Signal ..................... 3057
Front/Rear Side Marker .................... 194
Capacities and Specifications
Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Index for more information.
Automatic Transaxle with Overdrive .
Pan Removal and Replacement ... 7.4 quarts (7.0 L)
After Complete Overhaul ......... 10 quarts (9.5 L)
When drainingheplucing converter or auxiliary coolel;
more fluid may be needed,
Cooling System Including Reservoir
3100 (Code M) .............. 11.0 quarts (10.42 L)
3800 (Code K) .............. 10.2 quarts (9.63 L)
3800 Supercharged (Code 1) ... 10.2 quarts (9.63 L)
Refrigerunt (R- 134a),
Air Conditioning” ............. 1.9 pounds (0.85 kg)
Engine Crankcase (Oil Change with Filter Change)
3 100 (Code M) ................ 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
3800 (Code K) ................ 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
3800 Supercharged (Code 1) ....... 5 quarts (4.7 L)
Fuel Tank ................. 18.0 gallons (68.0 L)
*See “Air Conditioning Refrigerants ’’ later in this section.
3100 (Code M) Engine Specifications
Type .................................... V6
Displacement ............... 191 CID (3.1L L82)
Firing Order ...................... 1-2-3-4-5-6
Thermostat Temperature
........... 195°F (91°C)
Horsepower
............................. 160
3800 (Code K) Engine Specifications
Type .................................... V4
Displacement ............... 231 CID (3.8L L36)
Firing Order ...................... 1-6-5-4-3-2
Thermostat Temperature
........... 195°F (91°C)
Horsepower ................ ......... 195
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3800 Supercharged (Code 1)
Engine Specifications
Type .................. ............. V6
Displacement
......... . . 231 CID (3.8LL67)
Firing Order ...................... 1-6-5-4-3-2
Thermostat Temperature 195°F (91OC)
Horsepower
............ . 240
Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase ...........
Tread Width
Front
...
Rear ........ ,..
Overall Length ......
Overall Width .....
Overall Height ........
, . 110.5” (280.7 cm)
....... 61.7” (156.8 cm)
..... 61.1” (155.2 cm)
. 196.5” (499.1 cm)
. . 72.7” (184.5 cm)
....... 54.7” (139.0 cm)
.......
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Filter
Battery
All Engines ..... ... A1208C
3100 (Code M) ................. 600 CCA
3800 (Code K) ...................... 690 CCA
3800 Supercharged (Code 1) ........... 770 CCA
Engine Oil Filter
PCV Valve Radiator Cap
Spark
Plugs
All Engines ................... AC Type PF47
All Engines .... ... CV892C
All Engines
. . . . AC Type RC27
3100 (Code
M) ...
.......
..... AC Type 41-940
Gap:
0.060” (1.52 mm)
3800 (Code K) . . ..... AC Type 41-921
Gap: 0.060” (1.52
mm)
3800 Supercharged (Code 1) ..... AC Type 41-921
Gap:
0.060” (1.52 mm)
Type ..................... ........ Hook
Length ...................... 20” (50.8 cm)
Wiper Blades
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
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 dealer.
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v Section 9 Index
Accessory Power Outlet .................... 2.57. 2.59
AirBag
....................................... 1-22
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-26
How it Works
................................ 1-24
Location
.............. .......... 1-24
Readiness Light
......................... 1.23. 2.65
Servicing
................................... 1-27
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-25
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-26
When
Should it Inflate ......................... 1-25
Air Cleaner
.................................... 6- 19
Air Conditioning ............................ 3.3. 3.7
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-73
Alignment and Balance. Tire ...................... 6-52
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-61
Antifreeze ..................................... 6-27
Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.67. 4.7
Brakes
...................................... 4.7
Anti.Theft. Radio .............................. 3-26
Appearance
Care ............................... 6-55
Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-64
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Ashtrays ...................................... 2-58 Audio Controls. Steering Wheel
Touch Control
....... 3-29
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-30
Audio Systems
................................. 3-10
Auto-Down Window
............................ 2-31
Automatic
Auxiliary Temp Control
......... ........ 3-4
Check
...................................... 7-40
Door Locks
.............................. 2-6, 2-46
Electronic Climate Control
...................... 3-2
Fluid
....................................... 6-21
Operation
................................... 2-19
Overdrive
............................... 2-21
Park Mechanism Check . ......... 7-42
Back Glass Antenna ........ .... 3-32
Battery
....................................... 6-36
Jump Starting ................................. 5-3
Replacement, Remote Keyless Entry
.............. 2-10
Resynchronization, Remote Keyless Entry ......... 2-11
Warnings
................................ 5-3, 5-5
Battery Saver .................................. 2-42
BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-9
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
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Rear Armrest Storage ............................ 2-57 Safety B& Extender ............................ 1-63
Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps ................. 2-43 Safety Belts .................................... 1-8
Rearview Mirror. Electrochromic Daymight ......... 2-53 Adults ...................................... 1-14
Rearview Mirror, Inside Daymight
................. 2-53 Care ....................................... 6-58
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-5 Center Passenger Position ...................... 1-28
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning
.................... 6-73 Driver Position ............................... 1-14
Keyless Entry
................................. 2-8 How to Wear Properly .........................
Bulbs .................................... 6-72
Lap-Shoulder ........................... 1 - 14, 1-30
Parts ....................................... 6-73 Larger Children .............................. 1-60 Wheel ...................................... 4-52 Questions and Answers ........................ 1-12 Replacing Safety Belts ........................... 1-64 Rear Comfort Guides .......................... 1-33
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 8- 18 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ............ 1-30 Restraints
Rear Seat Passengers .......................... 1-29
Checking ................................... 1-63 Replacing After a Crash ........................ 1-64
Child ....................................... 1-52 Right Front Passenger Position .................. 1-22
Head ........................................ l-7 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ................... 1-16
Replacing Parts After a Crash ................... 1-64 Smaller Children and Babies .................... 1-36
Retained Accessory Power
........................ 2-42 WhyTheyWork 1-9
Reverse, Automatic Transaxle ..................... 2-20 Safety Chains .................................. 4-35
Right Front Passenger Position .................... 1-22 Safety Defects, Reporting ........................ 8-10
Roadside Assistance .............................. 8-6 Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... iii
Roadside Assistance, Canadian ..................... 8-8 Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4
Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-35 Seat Lumbar Controls ............................ 1-4
Roof Console Reading Lamps
..................... 2-43 Seatback
Rotation, Tires
................................. 6-48 Latches .....,................................ l-7 Reclining Front ............................... 1-5
.......................... .................................... Recovery Tank, Coolant 5- 16 Children 1-36
Remote Extender
.................................... l-63
1-14 ................................ .................... Trunk Release 2- 12 Incorrect Usage 1-17.1-61. 1-62
Replacement LapBelt
........................,........... l-28
................................ .......................... Built in Child 1-38 Reminder Light 1-9, 2-64
................................ ......................... System Check 7-40 Use During Pregnancy 1-21
...............................
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