brake fluid PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 2003 Owners Manual

Section 3 Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview ............................... 3.4
Hazard Warning Flashers
................................ 3.5
Other Warning Devises
................................... 3.6
Horn
............................................................. 3.6
Tilt Wheel
..................................................... 3.6
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
......................... 3.7
Exterior Lamps
............................................. 3.13
Interior Lamps
.............................................. 3.16
Head-Up Display (HUD)
................................. 3-21
Accessory Power Outlets
............................... 3.23
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
........................ 3.24
Ciimate Controls ............................................ 3.25
Climate Control System ................................. 3.25
Automatic Climate Control System
................... 3.28
Outlet Adjustment
......................................... 3.32
Climate Controls Personalization
..................... 3.33
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ............. 3.34
Instrument Panel Cluster
................................ 3-35
Speedometer and Odometer
-8-38
Tachometer ................................................. 3.39
Safety Belt Reminder Light
............................. 3.39
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Air Bag Readiness Light ............................. 3.40
Battery Warning bight
.................................... 3-41
Voltmeter Gage
............................................ 3-41
Brake System Warning Light
.......................... 3-42
Warning Light
........................................... 3-43
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
...... 3-43
Low Traction Active Light ............................... 3-44
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
.................. 3-45
Tire Pressure Light
....................................... 3-46
Anti-Lock
Brake System
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
....... ............... 3-46
Oil Pressure Gage
.................. ............... 3-49
Check Oil Level Light
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Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ..................... 3-51
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Security Light ............................................... 3-51
Check Gages Warning Light
........................... 3-51
Door Ajar Light
............................................. 3-52
Trunk Ajar Light
............................................ 3-52
............... 3-53
Fuel Gage
............................. ............... 3-53
Boost Gage
....................... ................... 3-54
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Windshield Washer
At the end of the wiper lever, there’s a button. To spray
washer fluid on the windshield, push the button until
you have enough fluid to clean the windshield. The
wipers will clear the window and either stop or return to
yot set
speed.
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In freezing weather, don’t use your washer
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the
washer fluid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.
Cruise Control
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. This can really help
on long trips.
A WASHER FLUID warning light will indicate if the fluid
level in the windshield washer reservoir is low. See
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light on page 3-51.
The cruise control switch is
located on the lever
on the
left side
of the steering
column.
Cruise control does not work at speeds below about
25 mph (40 km/h).
When you apply your brakes, the cruise control
shuts
off.
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DIC Warnings and Messages
Other messages or warnings may appear in the DIC
display. For Canadian drivers, in addition to the
DIC message your DIC will display EXP with a number
after it which reflects the following messages:
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EXP
(Export
ID) Warning Message
3 SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
9 I CHECK GAGES VOLT I I
11 [CHECK GAGES LOW FUEL 1
16 I ENGINE HOT A/C DISABLED I
EXP
(Export
ID) Warning Message
44 CHECK GAGES TEMPERATURE* ~~ ~
54 SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM
55 STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE
61 ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON
81
CHECKGASCAP
83
CHECKCHARGESYSTEM
102 SERVICE
AIR BAG
I 140 I DRIVER DOOR AJAR I
141
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR
142 FRONT PASSENGER
DOOR AJAR
20 TRUNK AJAR
24 TURN SIGNAL
ON? 143
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE 144 RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR
25 BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
27
WASHER FLUID LOW
33
CHECK GAGES OIL PRESSURE*
35 SERVICE
THEFT SYSTEM
34 STARTING DISABLED
- THEFT*
36
BRAKE FLUID
LOW* 37
OIL
LEVEL LOW
I 147 I PARK BRAKE SET*
The EXP codes are used to make translation from
English to other languages easier.
Pressing any of the DIC control buttons
will remove the
above messages or warnings from the DIC display,
unless noted by an asterisk
(*).
40 I ALARM OCCURRED
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The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your
windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy
rain can make it harder to see road signs and
traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge
of the roaa
and even people walking.
It’s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in
good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled
with washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper
inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing
areas on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to
separate from the inserts. Driving too fast through large
water puddles or even
going through some car washes can cause problems,
too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid
puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before
you hit them.
Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t
work as well in a quick stop and may cause
pulling to one side. You could lose control of
the vehicle.
After driving through a large puddle
of water
or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly
until your brakes work normally.
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Hill and Mountain Roads
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If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re
planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make
your trips safer and more enjoyable.
0 Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid
levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system
and transaxle. These parts can work hard on
mountain roads.
Know how to go down hills. The most important
thing to know is this: let your engine do some of
the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go
down a steep or long hill.
Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from
driving
in flat or rolling terrain.
If you don’t shift down, your brakes could get
so hot that they wouldn’t work well. You would
then have poor braking or even none going down
a hill. You could crash. Shift down to let
your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope.
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Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re
pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more
on this. Things that are especially important in trailer
operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t overfill),
engine oil, drive belt, cooling system and brake system.
Each of these is covered in this manual, and the
Index will help you find them quickly.
If you’re trailering,
it’s a good idea to review this information before you
start your trip.
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during
severe operating conditions. See
Engine Overheating on
page 5-29.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts
are tight.
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Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
Service ........................................................ 5.3
Doing Your Own Service Work
......................... 5.3
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your
Vehicle
...................................................... 5.4
Fuel ................................................................ 5.5
Gasoline Octane
............................................ 5.5
Gasoline Specifications
.................................... 5.6
California Fuel
............................................... 5.6
Additives
....................................................... 5.6
Fuels in Foreign Countries
............................ 5.7
Filling Your Tank
........................... .......... 5.8
Filling
a Portable Fuel Container ..... .... 5.11
the Hood ............................. .... 5.12
Hood Release
.............................. ........ 5.13
Engine Compartment Overview ...................... -5-1 4
Checking Things Under
Engine Oil ................................................... 5.15
Supercharger Oil .......................................... 5.21
Engine Air Cleaner/t-llter
................................ 5-22
Automatic Transaxle Fluid .............................. 5.23
Engine Coolant
............................................. 5.26
Radiator Pressure Cap
.................................. 5.29
Engine Overheating
....................................... 5.29
Cooling System
............................................ 5.32
Power Steering Fluid
..................................... 5.40
Windshield Washer Fluid
................................ 5.40
Brakes
........................................................ 5.42
Battery
........................................................ 5-44
Jump Starting
............................................... 5-46
Headlamp Aiming .......................... ...... 5.52
Bulb Replacement .................................. -5-56
Halogen Bulbs
.............................................. 5.56
Headlamps
.................................................. 5.56
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
.............. 5-57
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps
......................................... 5-59
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Checking Things Under
the Hood
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An electric fan under the hood can start up
and injure you even when the engine
is not
running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away
from any underhood electric fan. Things that
b n can get on hot engine parts
and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel,
oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and
other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or
others could be burned. Be careful not to drop
or
spill things that will burn onto a hot engine.
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A. Engine Compartment Fuse Block
B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
C. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank
D. Radiator Pressure Cap
E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
F. Engine Oil Dipstick
G. Engine Oil Fill Cap
H. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
I. Brake Master Cylinder
J. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Oil
WCHECK
OIL LEVEL
If the OIL LEVEL LOW
message appears
on the
DIC, or the CHECK
OIL LEVEL light appears
on the instrument cluster, it
means
YOU need to
check your engine oil level
right away.
For more information, see
Check Oil Level Light on
page
3-50 or DIG Warnings and Messages on
page 3-60.
You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is
an added reminder.
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How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may
choose to have this done at the dealership service
department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions
here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.
Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage
your transaxle.
Too much can mean that some of the
fluid could come
out and fall on hot engine or
exhaust system parts, starting a fire.
Too little fluid
could cause the transaxle to overheat.
Be sure
to get an accurate reading if you check your
transaxle fluid.
Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle
fluid level
if you have been driving:
When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C).
At high speed for quite a while.
In heavy traffic
- especially in hot weather.
0 While pulling a trailer.
To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal
operating temperature, which is 180°F to
200°F
(82°C to 93°C).
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about
15 miles
(24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F
(10°C). If it's colder than 50°F (IO"C), you may have to
drive longer.
Checking the Fluid Level
Prepare your vehicle as follows:
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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 five minutes.
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