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When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make
sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 3-34.
{CAUTION:
If a ®re starts while you're refueling, don't
remove the nozzle. Shut off the ¯ow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by notifying the
station attendant. Leave the area immediately.
Notice:If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get
the right type. Your dealer can get one for you.
If you get the wrong type, it may not ®t properly.
This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to
light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions
system. See ªMalfunction Indicator Lampº in the
Index.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
{CAUTION:
Never ®ll a portable fuel container while it is in
your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from
the container can ignite the gasoline vapor.
You can be badly burned and your vehicle
damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to
you and others:
·Dispense gasoline only into approved
containers.
·Do not ®ll a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed or
on any surface other than the ground.
·Bring the ®ll nozzle in contact with the
inside of the ®ll opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the ®lling is complete.
·Do not smoke while pumping gasoline.
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A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-39.
B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See
Power Steering
Fluid on page 5-38.
C. Radiator Pressure Cap. See
Radiator Pressure Cap
on page 5-29.
D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
Engine Oil on page 5-16.
E. Coolant Recovery Tank. See
Engine Coolant
on page 5-27.
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See
Engine Oil on page 5-16.G. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick (If Equipped).
See
Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 5-23.
H. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See
Hydraulic
Clutch on page 5-26.
I. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See
Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21.
J. Battery. See
Battery on page 5-44.
K. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. See ªEngine
Compartment Fuse Blockº under
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 5-98.
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A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-39.
B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See
Power Steering
Fluid on page 5-38.
C. Radiator Pressure Cap. See
Radiator Pressure Cap
on page 5-29.
D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
Engine Oil on page 5-16.
E. Coolant Recovery Tank. See
Engine Coolant
on page 5-27.
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See
Engine Oil on page 5-16.G. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick (If Equipped).
See
Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 5-23.
H. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See
Hydraulic
Clutch on page 5-26.
I. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See
Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21.
J. Battery. See
Battery on page 5-44.
K. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. See ªEngine
Compartment Fuse Blockº under
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 5-98.
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Checking the Fluid Level
Prepare your vehicle as follows:
·Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine
running.
·With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever
in PARK (P).
·With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift
lever through each gear range, pausing for about
three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift
lever in PARK (P).
·Let the engine run at idle for three to ®ve minutes.
Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps:
The automatic transaxle
dipstick has an orange
handle and is located near
the front of the engine
compartment. See
Engine
Compartment Overview
on page 5-12
for more
information on location.1. Release the tab and pull out the dipstick and wipe it
with a clean rag or paper towel.
2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
then pull it back out again.
3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the
lower level. The ¯uid level must be between the
two dimples in the hot range.
4. If the ¯uid level is in the acceptable range, push the
dipstick back in all the way; then press the tab
down to lock the dipstick in place.
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How to Add Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
what kind of transaxle ¯uid to use. See
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
on page 6-26.
If the ¯uid level is low, add only enough of the proper
¯uid to bring the level into the area between dimples on
the dipstick.
1. Pull out the dipstick.
2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough ¯uid at the
dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level.
It doesn't take much ¯uid, generally less than
one pint (0.5 L).
Don't over®ll.
Notice:
We recommend you use only ¯uid labeled
T-IV Automatic Transmission Fluid because ¯uid
with that label is made especially for your automatic
transaxle. Damage caused by ¯uid other than T-IV
Automatic Transmission ¯uid is not covered by your
new vehicle warranty. See ªRecommended Fluids
and Lubricantsº in the Index.
3. After adding ¯uid, recheck the ¯uid level as
described under ªHow to Checkº previously in
this section.
4. When the correct ¯uid level is obtained, push the
dipstick back in all the way; then press the tab
down to lock the dipstick in place.
Manual Transaxle Fluid
When to Check
A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is
changed. However, the ¯uid in your manual transaxle
doesn't require changing.
How to Check
Because this operation can be difficult, you may choose
to have this done at your Pontiac dealership service
department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions
here, or you could get a false reading.
Notice:Too much or too little ¯uid can damage
your transaxle. Too much can mean that some of the
¯uid could come out and fall on hot engine or
exhaust system parts, starting a ®re. Too little ¯uid
could cause the transaxle to overheat. Be sure
to get an accurate reading if you check your
transaxle ¯uid.
Check the ¯uid level only when your engine is off, the
vehicle is parked on a level place and the transaxle
is cool enough for you to rest your ®ngers on the
transaxle case.
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How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when
the cooling system, including the radiator pressure
cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until
it ®rst stops. (Don't press down while turning the
pressure cap.)
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss
means there is still some pressure left.
2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push
down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap.3. Fill the radiator with the proper coolant mixture, up
to the base of the ®ller neck. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-27for more information about the proper
coolant mixture.
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3. Release the retainer clip holding the bulb by
pressing down and moving the metal retainer away
from you.
4. Pull the bulb out of the ®xture.
5. Reverse the steps to install a new bulb.
Front Turn Signal Lamps
To replace the front turn signal lamp bulbs, do the
following:
1. See
Headlamps on page 5-52.
2. Locate the turn signal bulb.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it
out of the lamp housing.
4. Reverse the steps to install a new bulb.
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Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)
To replace the center high-mounted stoplamp bulb, do
the following:
1. The bulb is located on the inside of the liftgate
liftglass near the top. Remove the two clips on
both sides of the cover and remove it.
2. Unscrew the two screws from the CHMSL housing
and remove the housing to expose the bulb.3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it
out of the lamp housing.
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