2004 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE coolant level

8. Then ll the coolant recovery tank to the
FULL COLD mark.
9. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but
leave the radiator pressure cap off.10. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the
upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the
engine cooling fans.
11. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator
ller neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add
more of the proper DEX-COOL
®coolant mixture
through the ller neck until the level reaches
the base of the ller neck.
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed in this part are owner checks and services
which should be performed at the intervals specied to
help ensure the safety, dependability and emission
control performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-16for further
details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-26for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper uid if necessary. See
Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-40for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are inated
to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check your
spare tire. SeeTires on page 5-58for further details.
Cassette Tape Player Service
Clean cassette tape player. Cleaning should be done
every 50 hours of tape play. SeeAudio System(s)
on page 3-73for further details.
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Check
Engine Light...............................................3-48
Gages Warning Light...................................3-54
Tire Pressure System...................................5-68
Checking Coolant............................................5-27
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-16
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-12
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-97
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-35
Infants and Young Children...........................1-32
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-42
Older Children.............................................1-29
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front
Seat Position...........................................1-47
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-47
Top Strap...................................................1-40
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-41
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-38
Chime Level Adjustment.................................3-109
Choosing Your Zone Number............................3-71
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-26Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-91
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-94
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-97
Weatherstrips..............................................5-94
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.....5-96
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-95
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-91
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-93
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-93
Cleaning Leather............................................5-93
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-93
Cleaning Tires................................................5-96
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-93
Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades..............5-95
Climate Control System...................................3-27
Automatic...................................................3-29
Climate Controls Personalization....................3-35
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-34
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-90
Compass Accuracy..........................................3-72
Compass, Electronic........................................3-70
Console Shift Lever.........................................2-34
Content Theft-Deferrent....................................2-22
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-6
Convenience Net............................................2-49
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-47
Heater, Engine............................................2-28
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Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-20
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-20
Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-43
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-100
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-101
Headlamp Wiring.......................................5-100
Power Windows and Other Power Options.......5-100
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion................5-104
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-100
Electronic Compass.........................................3-70
Emergency Trunk Release Handle.....................2-18
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-51
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-21
Battery.......................................................5-45
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-48
Coolant......................................................5-26
Coolant Heater............................................2-28
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-47
Cooling System Inspection............................6-24
Drive Belt Routing......................................5-111
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-14
Exhaust.....................................................2-37Engine (cont.)
Oil .............................................................5-16
Overheating................................................5-29
Starting......................................................2-27
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.....................5-101
Engine Coolant Level Check.............................6-19
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing..................4-45
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-19
Engine Oil Level Check...................................6-19
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Erasing HomeLink
®Buttons..............................2-47
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................7-10
Express-Down Window....................................2-20
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-29
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver..........................3-17
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-21
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station
(RDS and XM™).................................3-78, 3-90
Finding a Station....................................3-75, 3-88
Finish Care....................................................5-95
Finish Damage...............................................5-96
Flash-To-Pass.................................................. 3-9
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